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Shade Hotel Redondo Beach partners with Wellspring 88 for Rooftop Yoga

Mix up your California scenery with a staycation at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach. Located right on the marina and next to the beachside strand, hop on the hotel’s complimentary bikes to begin a weekend of wellness. Cruise miles of South Bay’s beachfront before returning to the hotel’s peaceful ocean air setting from your own private marina view balcony. Read about our first stay here in … Continue reading Shade Hotel Redondo Beach partners with Wellspring 88 for Rooftop Yoga

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Napa Fashion at BottleRock 2025

While Coachella has become a full-on fashion show for influencers and attendees, BottleRock in Napa Valley has their own NorCal fashion vibes, with a focus on comfort. Check out the BottleRock’in vibes we spied at the 3 day music festival from May 23 – 25, 2025. We noticed amazing silk head scarves, jean rompers, stylish hats, and fun boots. Unlike the heat of the desert … Continue reading Napa Fashion at BottleRock 2025

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Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Welcome to the 13th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where the top culinary talent are brought together to create moments through memorable morsels. Every ticket sold helps support FIND Food Bank whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Palm Desert Food and Wine centers around two days of Grand Tastings at The Gardens of El Paseo, in … Continue reading Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

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Top flavors for your next poolside party

Maybe you’re sliding into the desert for Coachella Weekend or returning to dance your way through Stagecoach later this month. April is a festive time to be by the pool in Palm Springs. Invite some friends over and create your next pool party around the best sips and bites, sure to bring smiles. Amp your next poolside party with these exciting flavors Popzup Popcorn Fill … Continue reading Top flavors for your next poolside party

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4 survival stories written by everyday people that might inspire your next life decision

I always think it’s incredibly brave when someone writes a book, especially a memoir. These real-life tales share deeply personal information; and as the writers share their stories and reflect, their musings might just inspire your next big life decision. Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty Lisa Niver overcomes deep fears and tackles remarkable feats over the course of a BIG … Continue reading 4 survival stories written by everyday people that might inspire your next life decision

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Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive

The Palm Springs food scene has really elevated over the last 5 years, as celebrity chefs and rising culinary stars flock to the desert oasis to show off their prowess. Along with the restaurant growth of Greater Palm Springs comes an ever-blooming array of food and wine festivities. Here are two intimate food festivals worth the drive from LA – where you won’t wait in … Continue reading Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive

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LaLaScoop’s High-Low Gift Ideas for Every Budget and Personality

It’s the little things. Show you care this holiday season with a token of appreciation. Here’s the LaLaScoop on gift ideas for every personality.  For the Home Entertainer Resin Trays, Cheeseboards, and Serving Trays from Lynn & Liana Designs Order a unique acacia charcuterie, cheese, or breadboard with acrylic-colored accents – like this one that looks like the ocean is part of the board as … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s High-Low Gift Ideas for Every Budget and Personality

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Author Ben Merlis On His New Book, Cold Chillin’ Records & More

As hip-hop first exploded throughout New York City’s boroughs and surrounding towns, a new generation was emerging: the first to be raised on the genre. At the center of it all was a collective known as The Juice Crew, as led by the charismatic radio personality Mr. Magic, whose Rap Attack was the first program of its kind on a commercial station; that show was, of course, … Continue reading Author Ben Merlis On His New Book, Cold Chillin’ Records & More

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What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

What’s on your reading list? Indulge in a good read from an author that lives right here in LA. To Shake Thy Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins My favorite thought-provoking travel writer and Instagram personality Jedidiah Jenkins bikes 14,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia and documents his journey in this book. But more than a travel book (although I was inspired to visit many little towns … Continue reading What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

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Zemeckis Gives Peek at Striptease Lili St. Cyr

A glimpse. That’s what burlesque queen Lili St. Cyr offered in the form of fleshly desire to audiences, what author Leslie Zemeckis is offering in the form of a biography of the famed striptease to readers and what I’m offering in the form of this advanced report to you. Zemeckis, an award-winning documentarian and actress (and wife of filmmaker Robert Zemeckis), recently celebrated the launch of her new biography, “Goddess … Continue reading Zemeckis Gives Peek at Striptease Lili St. Cyr

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