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To The Red, White And You!

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Fourth of July events and more! EAT You: could go for a grilled cheese sandwich right about now. As patriotic as it may sound, skip: the American cheese and opt for one of Campanile’s seasonal sandwiches offered every Thursday for…

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Stript It Good

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Leave without a hair – er, care in the world. Bikini waxes: you hate them, but let’s face it: with beach bashes, pool parties and Fourth of July BBQs right around the corner, you downright need ‘em. If you’re feeling…

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The Friendly Planet Guide

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You might be traveling on your own, but you are never alone. It’s almost time for you to hop on that plane and jet off for a summer backpacking adventure. Of course you’ll want to load up with the usual…

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Our top 16 summer songs. Early mornings, late nights, “Summer Fridays” at the office (or wishing for them), parties and the occasional summer fling…yea, you’re pretty much addicted to the energy that summer brings and the memories you make along…

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Sustainable summer fish selections from Your Daily Thread. As warm summer nights float in, it’s a perfect time to dust off the grill. With so many differing opinions on sustainable seafood floating around, it can be quite challenging to make…

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Hot Fun In The Summer Time

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Kick off summer with these great outings! DRINK You are: hot – no really, it’s like 80 degrees out there (finally!). Beat the heat: with a seasonal summer beverage like Organic White Tangerine tea or Green Tea Lemonade from M…

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A wild rose, natural bee remedy for your lips giveaway! This week’s giveaway travels across the pond, from the countryside of the English Cotswolds. Apples & Pears Apiaries is a small beekeeping business in an old fruit orchard that creates…

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Small Batch Makeup

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Small batch makeup heads homemade trends. Thanks to the Renegade Craft Fair, Unique LA and Etsy.com, artisanal beauty products are on the rise. With all this homemade makeup on the market, we had questions. Can earthy recipes last all day?…

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This weekend try Zuddha Girls’ living foods cooking class for guilt-free, raw indulgence! The girls: Glowing raw foodies Dani Larson and Sophie Jaffe discovered their passion for veganism down different paths, but lucky for us Angelenos, both landed in the…

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Safer Sunscreen

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For the best protection under the sun, go mineral. Just when we thought our biggest worry was the sun’s harmful rays, now we have to pay close attention to our SPFs. Too bad most commercial sunscreens contain harmful chemicals that…

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Perfect Places To Picnic

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Five of our favorite L.A. locations to picnic. Whether it’s quality time with family and friends or a romantic date to remember, picnic excursions can’t be beat. Spend a dreamy afternoon leisurely grazing al fresco from a basket of edible…

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Summer Beers

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Our beer aficionado Brent recommends five summer seasonal beers for 2011. Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Sure, it takes a bit for the June gloom to burn off, but by the time it does, I’m ready for a summer…

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Make Dad’s Day

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Nothing says “World’s Greatest Dad” like quality time and free beer! EAT (& DRINK!) You: don’t think you can handle another Father’s Day spent watching old video montages of you, pops and the rest of the fam while eating delivery….

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3 Jewelry Lines You Will Love

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See what makes L.A. sparkle. In a city of glitz and glamour, there’s no reason for you to miss your chance to shine. Add a little sparkle to any outfit with these one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces from some of our favorite…

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Great Gifts For Dad

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From grill accessories to a DIY beer kit, get dad the perfect gift this Father’s Day! He taught you the importance of enjoying a cold one every now and then. He encouraged you to hold your head high when you…

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A Room With A View

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How to rent a fire lookout tower. The bustle of city life may have you craving an escape to the great outdoors. Nothing is more therapeutic than nature’s simple serenity and camping provides a perfect solution. A loftier alternative? Rent…

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Polar Express

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“By virtue of the environment we’ve lived as teenagers—been wasteful and acting without consequence—it’s time to mature in this state of adulthood.” – Eco Explorer Sebastian Copeland Los Angeles is located some 3,500 miles from the North Pole, a region…

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When Life Gives You Lemons…

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Make gluten-free lemon bars! This oh-so-sweet lemon bar: seems like the perfect afternoon treat – it is National Lemon month, after all. But if you’re feeling a bit tired and achy and you have a carb-filled diet (think lots of…

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Get in line for a good time – and give to charity! WEAR You could use: some new threads for the summer. Get them at: the THREAD design show taking place this weekend. Why? Support local designers while your pals…

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Cool Whites, Hot Makeup

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Pair your cool summer whites with hot sunny hues. It’s post Memorial Day and there is no question – it’s time to pull out your favorite summer whites. They’re clean, cool, refreshing and a breeze to accessorize. Cue makeup in…

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Bikes, Bees And Beyond

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The story of one Urban Homestead. Bikes and smoothies. Two things that make us think summer has arrived. But biking to blend your smoothie? Now that’s taking summertime to a whole new level. Stepping things up a notch is a…

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An eco-friendly guide for planning the perfect beach party. Summer is peeking around the corner, beckoning us with the aroma of coconut sunscreen and the promise of sand between our toes. Can you feel it? The first beach party of…

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Seduced By Sorbet

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Try this truly delicious raw sorbet from Truly.Raw.Gourmet. While everyone else is screaming for ice cream, you’re cooling off in the shade. Sure, you’ll partake in sipping a few cool concoctions, but when it comes to beating the heat with…

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Pairs, and fairs, and hair, oh my! PAIR You believe: that some of the best things in life come in pairs, like your favorite heels and your two cats appropriately named Frick and Frack. That’s why: Savor Los Angeles’ PAIRINGS!…

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