Exactly one week ago around 7 p.m. I was driving home from a yoga class. One minute I was in zen-mode. The next minute I saw two white eyes, slammed on my brakes and felt the thump of a poor animal below my tires. My heart stopped. I felt terrible, but [...]

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According to the Hanger Network, about 3.5 billion wire hangers get dumped into U.S. landfills every year, the equivalent of 60,000 cars. Think about the number of hangers you have accumulated from dry cleaners or clothing purchases.  Add to that a desk covered in unwanted mail, a closet filled with old clothes you never wear [...]

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 Cure in the Canyons…
… is said to be “the luxury lifestyle-fest for breast cancer research of the season!”  The altruistic PURPOSE of Cure in the Canyons is to raise funds for cancer research. The selfish BONUS is that you can be spoiled for a day at the Four Seasons for just $55 bucks amidst the likes [...]

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My best friend, Lauren Johanson, is one multi-talented lady. She’s not only my partner at ydt, but she also started her own skin care company with her other best friend - her mum.
Chivas Skin Care products are made with love by this mother and daughter team just one hour north of Los Angeles at their [...]

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HELP! I’m a hypocrite! I have studied meditation in India. I have attended an 11-day silent meditation retreat in No Cal. And yet I do NOT meditate. Nope, not even once a week (nevermind the two hours a day my teachers insist on). I just cannot seem to get [...]

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