The Summer 2008 Olympics have definitely kept me entertained for the last two and a half weeks. As the monumental, worldwide event came to a ceremonious close, I realized how much I really had been inspired by all of the athletes, especially gymnasts. My new found inspiration led me to The Los Angles School of [...]

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As we all become more eco-aware about what products to buy and companies to support, wouldn’t it be great if there was a one stop eco-shop to find all of these things?
Santa Monica residents are in luck: The Green Life eco-boutique is celebrating their grand opening this weekend.  The Green Life sprung from owner Scott [...]

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My friend Jennifer considers her hair her best accessory and has been color coordinating with the seasons since we were 13. I was shocked to learn that this autumn she would not have her signature auburn hue, after she informed me, “The chemicals and ammonia that are used are just too harsh on my [...]

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Driving down Magnolia Boulevard in NoHo, you can’t miss the color façade that belongs to the one-of-a-kind yoga studio, Yoga Groove. Inside the serene studio you’ll find owner and instructor, Karen Russell, leading one of the numerous classes that is offered while live music quietly plays in the background. On the extensive list [...]

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I love the way my nails look after a simple application of nail polish; I don’t love the numerous toxic ingredients found in said polish. The harsh odor that is emitted when opening a bottle of nail polish or nail polish remover is the first indication that some pretty scary ingredients are utilized. I wondered [...]

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