They say that NYC is the city that never sleeps, but lately I feel like L.A. is making me the girl that never sleeps. Here’s a glimpse into what’s keep me busy all weekend long:

So, I guess the title of my last article,”Learn How to Make your own Custom Essential Oil Blend“, was a bit misleading…eh hem, I mean completely and totally wrong. This week I will actually be teaching a “DIY Kitchen Skin Care” workshop in which you can learn how to make your own massage oil, sugar scrub and bath salt blends with ingredients you probably have lying around your kitchen. Sorry for the last minute correction, but maybe I can pull in a few last minute stragglers? (FYI, the Essential Oil class will be offered NEXT Thursday. Learn more here).

Date/Time: Thursday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. Location: Green and Greener (4838 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607). Cost: $25, which includes all materials. RSVP: Reservations are required. Please RSVP by contacting Alegre Ramos at alegre@green-and-greener.com or 818.358.4313.

My buddy, DJ Vox, is spinning at Skinny’s Lounge…so I’m heading there after “class” to dance the night away, 80′s style. Skinny’s isn’t necessarily a “green” choice (unless you happen to live nearby in North Hollywood and can walk), but it is a great place to just have good ‘ole fashion fun. No cover. Plus, drink specials all night long, including the POON-TANG (yes, that is Rum and Tang…I haven’t yet had the pleasure of trying it, but I’ll let you know what I think).

Location: 4923 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601. Phone: (818) 763-6581. Web: www.skinnyslounge.com

If the Poon-Tang didn’t do me in, I’m starting Friday with an early a.m. doctor’s appointment, magazine interview and intern “meet & greet”, then hoping on the 91 to Anaheim for the Natural Products Expo West. Now, this is generally considered a trade show for industry folk, but it can also be a great way for any Joe Schmoe to see what’s up and coming in the natural/organic products world. There will be over 3,000 – yes, three-thousand – exhibits, so I don’t think you could get bored even if you tried. Plus, if you’re a G.Love and Special Sauce fan, they’re playing from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday.

Location: 800 W. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802. Date/Time: March 6th to 8th. Fri/Sat, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Web: http://www.expowest.com. Recommended to purchase tickets ahead of time on-line.

Tell it how it is: “Luxuriate in mini beauty and spa services from the best Los Angeles spas and salons, shop for beauty products, taste gourmet sweets and eats and score a Hollywood-style swag bag all under one swanky roof in the heart of LA. If all this ‘getting’ is overwhelming, remember that you’ll be ‘giving’ too! Ten percent of all ticket sales to the event benefit Step Up Women’s Network.” Come find me at the Chivas Skin Care / Jenny Wax table: I will be giving hand massages with goat milk crème and Jenny will be doing eyebrow waxing.

ydt Deal: 10% Discount by using coupon code: “Friends”. Plus, all VIP ticket holders get a Glowelle 30 Day Kit in their SWAG BAG (Valued at $112). The first 300 people to purchase a VIP Ticket will receive a pair of adorable sandals.

Location: 210 South Main Street, Los Angeles (Downtown) 90012. Date/Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets: www.pampermefabulous.com/tickets.html

I hope to take Sunday to rest and relax by the beach. But, I’m not one to sit still for too long, so I’m bound to browse all the sales spotting Main Street in Santa Monica (and I’m sure almost every street in L.A. given our current economy). I don’t like the use of words like “recession” or “stimulus” in trying to get me to purchase (makes me think: if no one else is buying, maybe I shouldn’t be either)…but there’s nothing like a huge “50% to 75% Off” sign to perk me up. One specific sale I’m checking out is the Doie Designs informal trunk show (up to 75% off) with wine, cheese, & socializing. Designer Sara Kirsner is a friend of a friend and creates an interesting fusion of Asian silk prints with organic cottons, bamboos and wools.

Location: 204 Washington Ave Apt #308, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Time: Sunday, March 8th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Web: http://www.doiedesigns.com. Contact: Sara at 310.899.1915