Los Angeles is fun and all, but if you are looking for a more laid back part of Los Angeles County, veer just south of Los Angeles International Airport and explore what is known as “The South Bay”. The South Bay is home to some of the best schools in California, lots of surfing, and… read on >
Goya black beans are delicious and the perfect change up for chili. I have to sneak around making things healthier, and I really try to hide it from my boyfriend. When I used ground turkey in this recipe, he did not even notice this difference. The chili was simple to make, and does not require… read on >
I have to strategically hide vegetables in the food I cook and mostly because of myself. I have never been a healthy consumer of the food type that is most beneficial to me, and it has taken some real fooling around in the kitchen to figure out a way to trick myself into eating the… read on >
Bookstores for me are a world of their own. I can tiptoe around a bookstore for countless hours, digging through the shelves to find my next read. I can get lost there, trying to find the next pick. I like to touch the covers and smell the scent of an untouched book. I like the… read on >
Anyone can wear this hot accessory, especially since it comes in numerous styles. Really there’s an option for every occasion- gloves, hats, headbands, hair accessories, jewelry, purses, and shoes! My favorite place with the most adorable bows is katespade.com. The brand itself consists of girly, bright, and cutesy stuff. The “cutesy” label definitely defines the… read on >
Love to love her or hate her, Lady Gaga is nothing less than intriguing for her fans and haters. Lady Gaga is more than a music artist. Lady Gaga is a persona, a performance artist, a writer, a fashionista, a singer, and a diva. Lady Gaga began her music career by writing for other artists… read on >
Jeans are always in style of course, and now currently denim material is in too. The thing is, you have to be careful not to get too carried away with it. There is truly a fine line between going the cute route versus the cheesy route, and here is my guide for staying trendy but… read on >
If you love classic eggplant Parmesan, make it for your whole family or guests. This dish is huge, tastes great, and is best served with a side of whole-wheat pasta. I try to make it a little healthier by using less cheese than restaurants and by baking the eggplant. It is not too complicated to… read on >
I love going out for Thai food, and my favorite place to eat Thai food is Phuket Thai in Hermosa Beach. Their food is laden with spices of all kinds, and I love that it’s spicy and fresh with vegetables and basil. Their Pad Thai is out of this world, and you can even have… read on >
Growing herbs yourself can save you a lot of money in the long run. Tending to herbs is fairly simple, and buying a plant is about as costly as buying a bushel of the fresh herb in the store anyway. Herbs have a lot of benefits and while you might need to use a larger… read on >
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