Five Tips: Preparing for Your New Addition to the Family
If you are expecting or have recently added a child to your family, you have likely begun making big plans for the future. One of the most important things to consider while preparing for a...
View ArticleWhat Carrageenan Is and Why It’s Good for You
We’ve come a long way in recent years to lead healthier lives, with yoga studios and juice bars seemingly on every corner and even fast food restaurants promoting healthier choices. Convenience has...
View ArticleThe Health Perks of Our National Parks
Most Americans agree that spending time outdoors can enhance their physical and mental health. A recent online survey, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Humana among over 2,000 US adults, reveals...
View ArticleJust Float – the Largest Floating Center in the World
Floating ‘Opens People’s Hearts’ By Jennifer Schlüter Record-breaking NBA player Stephen Curry and some of his teammates float regularly after one of their trainers, Lachlan Penfold, introduced them...
View ArticleDIY Divorce: Do or Don’t?
By Don Schweitzer, Certified Family Law Attorney There is no project too big or too difficult that one can’t take on using their own set of “tools.” Do It Yourself (DIY) guides on anything from...
View ArticleGive Yourself a Treat With a Parisian Sweet
By Jason Yassine With an atmosphere of a French bakery, settled outside of the Santa Anita Mall is Paris Baguette (Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia). This Paris themed shop is...
View ArticleHit the Road to Jake’s Roadhouse
By Jason Yassine In the heart of Old Town Monrovia is a family oriented restaurant known as Jake’s Roadhouse (622 S. Myrtle Ave.) This quaint spot is most commonly known for its BBQ foods however,...
View ArticleA Child-Focused Holiday for Divorced Parents
By Casey Marticorena The holiday season for divorcees with children can be particularly stressful, especially when both parents want to spend as much quality time with their children during their...
View ArticleRevealing the Unspoken Motivation for Your Resolution
By Jordan Yassine While 2017 is right around the corner, you may be thinking about a new year’s resolution. Maybe you’d like to hit the gym more often, eat healthier, or expand your social circle....
View ArticleHow to Change Your Lazy Day the Right Way
By Jordan Yassine Laziness is something that we all struggle against daily. As the old adage goes, “You are your own worst enemy.” Society has taught us that we have only ourselves to blame. It’s our...
View Article5 Tips to a Fit and Healthy 2017
The Family That Works Out Together A new year has begun: a whole new year with so many possibilities. What are your resolutions, your goals? And, how can you achieve them? Studies show nearly 80...
View ArticleWhy Some Crave the Attention You Gave
By Jordan Yassine We all know of at least one attention seeker in our lives. Attention seekers come in many different shapes and sizes. They can range from that chatty coworker in the office to your...
View ArticleIslands Fish Makes for a Delicious Dish
Story and Photos By Jason Yassine A casual and laid back Hawaiian themed restaurant is what you will find at Islands (3533 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena). Upon entering the establishment, I immediately...
View ArticleRestaurant Chains Responding to Healthier Lifestyles
Recent studies indicate that as many as one-third of all American adults are obese. And while healthier diets provide an obvious antidote to their fattier counterparts, there is an obvious reason...
View ArticleA Historic and Tasty Trip to Downtown Los Angeles
By Greg Aragon When my mom was little she used to take a tiny trolley up and down the side of a hill in downtown Los Angeles for 5 cents. After riding she would walk across the street for lunch at...
View ArticleA Historic and Tasty Trip to Downtown Los Angeles
By Greg Aragon When my mom was little she used to take a tiny trolley up and down the side of a hill in downtown Los Angeles for 5 cents. After riding she would walk across the street for lunch at...
View ArticleCruising the California Coast and the Bahamas
By Greg Aragon When considering a big, exciting trip such as a cruise, it’s good to get an early start on planning. So when I recently received brochures from a couple of cruise lines I’ve been wanting...
View ArticleRelaxing and Resting in Redondo Beach
By Greg Aragon Southern California has so many great beach towns that it is sometimes hard to choose one to visit. While most are beautiful and perfect destinations, some are more crowded and touristy...
View ArticleEnjoying the Charms of Cambridge
By May S. Ruiz I love college towns – they’re typically alive with students either hurrying off to lecture, tutorial, or the library, or leisurely heading out for a cup of tea with friends. Mingling...
View ArticleSummer Charm at The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
By Greg Aragon I always dreamed of staying in a French chateau, sipping wine beside a serene lake. And while I knew this day would come, I didn’t think it would be in the Palm Springs desert. But this...
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