Just because you don’t get a winter vacation like you used to during your school days doesn’t mean it can’t be a time to learn something new. L.A. has a plethora of places to unleash you inner creativity. Here are…
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Candice is writing a green home remodel series for YDT as she fixes up her first home. Read part three of her quest: “Ditching the Dumpster.” What does green really mean when it comes to home design and décor? Is…
In a world of disposable everything, USELESS.org has a unique mission: start using less, and start giving more. Created by Mark Simmons, a former consultant for Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection, and Kathy Fletcher, who has extensive experience in…
In a world of disposable everything, USELESS.org has a unique mission: start using less, and start giving more. Created by Mark Simmons, a former consultant for Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection, and Kathy Fletcher, who has extensive experience in…
Talking Trash to support local schools On Thursday June 25th, join Darren Moore of Alter Eco on Planet Green as he talks trash for teaching at Rush Street Bar in Culver City from 6 – 9 p.m. Support this local…
Long ago the pristine California coastline lured thousands of settlers to our shores. Needless to say that trend has yet to change. What has changed is the quality of our ocean and beaches — and for this, we have no…
Depression-Era Prices Are Back at The Edison At a bar and lounge modeled after the last recession era, the Edison Downtown is keeping its prices low…1920s low. Come in on “Soup Kitchen” Fridays for 35-cent cocktails, grilled cheese sandwiches and…
A Night of Pairing with Tequila… Wine pairing is so 2008…2009 is all about spirit pairing, specifically tequila. If a delicious four-course meal from the chefs over at sustainably minded Border Grill sounds too good to be true, add specialty…
Like most Americans, I come from the school of “do it yourself.” Our culture preaches that if we pull ourselves up by our bootstraps we can make anything happen. There is a certain amount of truth behind that sentiment, but…
Believe it or not, there is at least one small group benefiting from the economic downturn – young homebuyers. Many of my friends and I had been eyeing the Los Angeles housing market in despair for years. “We went to…
During the past six weeks Lauren and I have participated in the green living workshops provided by Sustainable Works, a non profit environmental organization based in the city of Santa Monica. The class provides insights on all sorts of levels,…
After a week of much-needed rain in L.A., we’re glad to see our city getting hydrated, but we can’t help but crave a bright spring dress or shorts and tank tops to break up the monotony of dreary jackets and…
Fanny packs have never had the best reputation, but we think this could change with the Lunabag. Actually, don’t call the Lunabag a fanny pack – call it a hands-free “hip bag” – to be worn slung low on the…
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