December 31, 2008 Written by Lauren Johanson
Wellness & Beauty Finalist: Space for Meditation in L.A. As the New Year approaches, many of us set out goals that we want to accomplish to improve ourselves. For many of us that includes losing weight and eating better, for others it means leaving the job that makes you unhappy and pursuing your passions, etc. Whatever it is use this time to search inside yourself and discover what is
TRULY important to you. As the old saying goes:
"Tomorrow is promised to no one." Let's make the most of each and every day!
Happy New Yea...
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December 30, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
Green Living Finalist: Intelligentsia Coffee
This was a tough one, and it came down to the wire (with
Shiny, Happy People Mixing Dirt as a close second). This article created an interesting debate on the pros and cons between what we know as
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December 29, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Active Lifestyle's Finalist: The Traveler's Bookcase on West Third in WeHo. The Traveler's Bookcase makes our list not only because of the unique array of books they have for any destination around the world, but also for the caliber of speakers they get to come visit their shop. This year alone they have procured
Arianna Huffington of the Huff Post,
Reza Aslan of CBS (Middle East Correspondent), a Lonely Planet Writer from Brazil and a Tuscan wine maker turne...
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December 24, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Meet
DeliverLA, the local specialists in same-day delivery. They can deliver
anything - from a single Sprinkles cupcake to an important document to a truck load of furniture - 24/7 to
any location. It’s super easy (with on-line booking) and well-priced (with rates often below FedEx and UPS, plus see
ydt discount below).
Find out how DeliverLA can come to the rescue for you this holiday season and into the New Year.
Problem A: It's Christmas Eve a...
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December 23, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
Even in lean times, giving makes for abundance all around. Gurus from money maven
Suze Orman to life coach
Martha Beck agree that giving to others not only helps the recipient but also helps the giver live more expansively. So if you’re opting for holiday gifts of donations in lieu of or in addition to giving stuff this holiday or want to start your new year in the spirit of bestowing, here’s a list of worthy causes to consider in our city and around the globe.
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THE CITY...
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December 22, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
The Swiss are known for craftsmanship in so many different fields:
Swiss chocolate,
Swiss Army Knives, Swiss Watches, The Swiss Guard, (and if you need to stash a lot of illegal cash there is always
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December 19, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
Designer and mother of three Mira Fannin started selling
Sweet Skins clothing at an open-air market in Eugene, Oregon, and met an overwhelming demand for the simple, wearable, organic separates. Producing all her clothing in a converted garage studio, Mira later expanded her line to include a variety of ecologically sound fabrics and designs from basic tees to comfortable, casual dresses.
Sweet Skins utilizes fabrics such as eco-fleece, hemp, organic cottons and wool. The eco-fleece fabric is high-quality polar fleece, but most int...
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December 18, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Holiday Exercise: Midnight Ridazz in Echo Park
If you're like me, you've been saying yes repeatedly to that extra piece of pie this whole month. No worries, it's the holidays after all. Still it would be good to do some exercise to ensure that the pie doesn't stick around into the New Year. Check out
Midnight Ridazz, a group of cycling Angelenos who spend their weekend nights exploring the city on two wheels. If you've ever seen a group of 50 cyclists taking over the streets on a Friday night, it is them. So go and meet new people, get a work out,and see L.A. from a whole new p...
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