Los Angeles Events & Things To Do
April Fool’s Pranks
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
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 ...
Top 12 Best Los Angeles Restaurant Deals
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...
Top New Year’s Resolutions for 2016
The point of making a New Year’s Resolution is to improve yourself and or your lifestyle. On average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic -- 66 days to be exact. For those making resolutions in 2016, understa...
Veterans Day 2015
Veterans Day 2015: In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the hero...
LOS ANGELES & ADJACENT PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
While growing up in Glendale, I always dreamed of having my own swimming pool. Since my family didn’t have one, we often visited public pools instead. For example, Glendale’s Verdugo Park pool—now sadly gone—was a favorite. These out...
BEST LOS ANGELES SUMMER CAMPS
BEST LOS ANGELES SUMMER CAMPS: Looking for ways to keep the kids busy this summer?>>>>>When they were younger, my girls loved Tom Sawyer Camp and the horse camp at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. Sadly, we never ma...
Los Angeles Mother’s Day Brunches & Dinners 2015
For those of you still fortunate enough to have mom – take her someplace special for Mother’s Day. Here are some of my favorite choices: LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Mother’s Day Bruch at the Proper 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM 464 Foothill Blvd. ...
