DRINK: Brew Haw Haw! August is here and we are nearing the end of summer, but before we bid goodbye to my favorite season let’s try to take advantage of the many outdoor events Los Angeles has to offer. The…
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ZenSpa in Calabasas is the ultimate sanctuary for the eternally busy. The atmosphere is, of course Zen-like, and filled with all the spa amenities one could possibly need, hosted by a staff that is friendly, professional and experienced. The prices…
Packing up this summer? If you’re planning an in-state move and don’t have seven truck-owning friends to help, Go Green Movers will make things easy on you while going easy on the environment. With all the perks of any moving…
ydt EVENT: Power Pilates at Palisades Park this Sunday. Learn more below. Every now and then, I receive a small pamphlet in the mail from Team in Training. I look at it and think, “I should really sign up for…
When you’re vegan, finding something as basic as shoes that aren’t made with leather or another animal product can be a huge hassle. Sure, there are always the good ol’ canvas & rubber sneakers, but what about when you want…
LISTEN: Cal Phil on the Green CAL This Saturday July 26th the California Philharmonic will be performing songs by Rogers and Hammerstein at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Tickets start as low as $20 and guests are encouraged to bring…
Healthy Spot, the eco-friendly and fun dog care facility in Santa Monica, truly lives up to its name. This one-of a kind “spot” is not just a grooming facility, but rather an all-out playful and luxurious experience for your canine…
Indoor air is often more polluted, much more polluted, than what we’re breathing outdoors (even with that layer of gray blanketing the hills). Why? Aside from formaldehyde in pressed wood furniture, vinyl in window treatments, and the overall ickiness of…
ydt EVENT: “Green Collar Job Mixer” this Wednesday. Learn more below. It’s hard to escape the news about the state of the economy these days. Whether it’s the federal chairman discussing a “recession,” the term “bear” in front of market…
ydt UPDATE: The ydt + Raw Bags giveaway ends today, July 18th! Fill out our online survey here to enter the sweepstakes and win your own adorable bamboo clutch! When I found out I’d have the opportunity to try a…
HEAR: ArtSpeak Lita Albuquerque (yes, like New Mexico) is a revolutionary in the field of environmental installation art, and lucky for Angelenos she will be talking about her most recent exhibit titled “Stellar Axis“, here in Los Angeles. This Thursday…
Over the past ten years people have become more conscious of the harmful effects of the sun; while sunscreen is now a staple, tanning is considered passé and careless. Hoards of people who once flocked to bask in its rays…
If you’ve got out of town visitors coming or want a weekend getaway sans airline flights, waits, bag fees or emissions, consider L.A.’s own green hotel offerings in three different pockets of town: Westwood: L.A.’s Newest Eco-Luxe Accommodations are at…
When you’re hot and sweaty, the last thing on your mind is often dancing in a stuffy nightclub. What is a dancing fiend to do this time of year? Why, check out the Twilight Dance Series on the Santa Monica…
Now that the weather is heating up, we plan to spend the rest of our California summer days and nights in clothes that’ll keep us cool and comfy. In other words, we’ll be living in Toggery by Kate D’Arcy’s cotton,…
ENJOY: Night Hikes at Griffith Park Great Outdoors Los Angeles hosts a weekly hike on Thursdays that isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s five miles round trip and is described as “not for beginners,” but if you are fit…
Vert is an “eco chic beauty boutique” located on the equally chic Abbot Kinney Boulevard. They stock their sleek shelves for the discerning beauty consumer with eco friendly products from all over the world. Upon entering Vert I was put…
Remember the days of the general store? (Me either, but I’ve seen one on Little House on the Prairie.) It was a place to pick up what you need to get by, have a conversation, and connect with your community….
We all start out living in water. I’ve even heard some people suggest that infants innately know how to swim. Plus, our bodies are composed of 70% water, so being surrounded by it feels a lot like home. And who…
We hope you are all enjoying our national holiday. The ydt team is taking the day off, but we will be back on Monday rejuvenated and refreshed. In the meantime, if you are looking for something to do this weekend,…
Celebrate: Our Nation’s Independence! If you are really itching to see fireworks, start your celebrations off on July 2nd at the Hollywood Bowl and catch a severely patriotic concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic followed by a spectacular fireworks display….
“A long sleep is the best cure in the doctor’s book,” is a proverb that my mother commonly spoke when attempting to put me to bed as a child. As I have grown, I have come to value every last…
Knowing how many gallons of jet fuel it takes to get an airplane off the ground and how much in the way of carbon dioxide emissions each air excursion creates, the most sustainable option this summer is probably to stay…
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