Most of our New Year’s resolutions have to do with habits. Habits are difficult to change and resolutions don’t magically make them easier. If you don't change your habit, you are not likely to keep your resolution.
The key to successf...
We have a variety of Los Angeles Farmer’s Markets to choose from, but the La Canada Farmers Market is my favorite. It is easy to navigate, and I shop with purpose. Although the market opens at 9 AM, most of the vendors are ready to conduc...
Last month (January 2017), 12 La Canada homes sold. The average selling price of homes sold in the 91011 zip code was $2,173,404 – the median selling price was$2,122,366. The average La Canada home sold in 68 days at 102.4% of the asking pric...
I don't usually accept guest posts, but I was contacted by Trulia, and I thought my readers would enjoy this one by Jennifer Riner
America is filled with diversity. And nothing attests to this vast melting pot more than the countless cul...
What makes a great happy hour? Is it the discounted drinks or the appetizers? Delicious, reasonably priced appetizers are my preference in selecting a happy hour destination. Los Angeles offers many great happy hours, but I prefer staying close...
There's a new brunch spot coming to Descanso Gardens in La Canada on October 1. The new restaurant called Maple is said to be the most beautiful brunch spot in LA by Eater. Maple will be a year-round weekend-exclusive restaurant only — tha...
When I was growing up in Glendale, my dream was to have my own swimming pool. As my family didn’t have one, we would visit the public pools: Glendale’s Verdugo Park pool was a favorite (since gone), and the Glendale YWCA and the Griffit...
My father was a Los Angeles fireman, and the men in his battalion were notorious pranksters. What's your favorite April Fool's prank? Years ago, we were in Maui with friends, and some kids played ding dong ditch in the hotel. We had hot...
The 15 Best Farmers Markets in LA
I love Farmers Market and frequent the one in La Canada each Saturday morning. When my daughters were young, we found the Montrose Farmers Market more enjoyable for our family. Of course, the best Farmers ...
Although I have a love-hate relationship with cooking, I do prepare dinner most evenings. Of course, I love to dine out as well, which, unfortunately, can be expensive. We all enjoy Pasadena Cheeseburger Week and Dine LA dining specials. In ad...