Give Back and Rebuild: 9 Environmental Volunteer Opportunities in LA

Explore environmental volunteer opportunities in and around Los Angeles — they can be life-changing. If you’re a passionate Angeleno and want to give back to your environment, consider participating in volunteer opportunities with one of the following nine organizations. Whether you like hiking, fire management, lobbying or bird-watching, there’s a volunteer opportunity out there for you, so roll up your sleeves and sign up today! … Continue reading Give Back and Rebuild: 9 Environmental Volunteer Opportunities in LA

What is Cryotherapy? Here are 5 Places to Try It in LA

After a workout, you want to recover and feel better for your next session. How can you get science on your side? Cryotherapy has emerged as a popular restoration method in health and wellness. Here’s what it is and the best places to try it in Los Angeles.  What Is Cryotherapy? Cryotherapy uses low temperatures to heal the body and produce therapeutic effects. How cold … Continue reading What is Cryotherapy? Here are 5 Places to Try It in LA

LA’s Top Acupuncturists for Mind-Body Healing

Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice that continues to captivate many today with its renowned healing properties. It offers relief from physical and mental concerns. Despite differing opinions regarding its effectiveness, its reputation has withstood the test of time, emerging as a prevalent mind-body therapy.  Are you curious about trying acupuncture? Here’s a list of the best acupuncturists in Los Angeles. Dr. Beth Theodore, L.Ac … Continue reading LA’s Top Acupuncturists for Mind-Body Healing

SUGARFISH LA celebrates 15 years with 15 bites for 15 days

Celebrate SUGARFISH’s 15th anniversary with a special menu that runs for 15 days at all Los Angeles locations from November 29 through December 13. The new menu features 15 bites, including new dishes and presentations never served along with some of our beloved favorites.  We were lucky to check out the menu beforehand at SUGARFISH Brentwood with the SUGARFISH team – Chef Kazunori Nozawa and his … Continue reading SUGARFISH LA celebrates 15 years with 15 bites for 15 days

Visit These 5 Fun-Filled LA Locations to Unlock Your Inner Child

There is much to love about Los Angeles, but the hustle and bustle can lead to more business than pleasure, especially if you’re trying to make it in the entertainment industry. Embracing your inner child is a great way to unwind and have some innocent fun. Here are five locations to unlock your inner child. 1. Pacific Park  Whether you live in LA or across … Continue reading Visit These 5 Fun-Filled LA Locations to Unlock Your Inner Child

9 Places to Find Fresh and Healthy Smoothies in Los Angeles

Smoothies are delicious, cooling treats that hydrate and nourish, but you may not always have the time or ingredients to make them at home. Where can you find versions of this healthy shake on the go?  If you’re in the City of Angels, you have a world of choices. Here are nine places to find fresh and healthy smoothies in Los Angeles.  Why Choose Smoothies? … Continue reading 9 Places to Find Fresh and Healthy Smoothies in Los Angeles

Tea Party! 5 Tea Rooms to Try in LA

Tea isn’t just a trendy beverage for hot afternoons or chilly mornings. People across the globe make an average of 7 billion tons of tea annually, so it’s a tradition you can easily enjoy outside your home. Check out these fantastic tea rooms in Los Angeles to sip incredible blends with your favorite people in the most posh venues. 1. Valerie Confections Drive over to … Continue reading Tea Party! 5 Tea Rooms to Try in LA

6 LA Farmers Markets to Visit This Summer

Los Angeles is a paradise for fresh fruits, vegetables and other delicious eats. Many of these foods peak in summer, making it the best season to spend the day wandering the stalls at farmers markets. Find a market to buy fresh foods, sample wares and enjoy the community atmosphere.  1. Hollywood Farmers Market This market is one of the largest in the area and an … Continue reading 6 LA Farmers Markets to Visit This Summer

Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

This article was first featured in AAA World Magazine print in September 2020. ODE TO LA By Melissa Curtin Pelicans soar along the water line, and dolphins follow me down the beach. I admire a pack of surfers soaring and swiveling as the waves carry them home, or at least to Malibu Pier. Sixty years ago, fictional surfer girl, Gidget, rode these same waves in … Continue reading Ode to LA, written during the pandemic