Moving to Los Angeles
I have lived in the fabulous city of Los Angeles for the last ten years, and I must say I love everything about it. There is always something going on and something to do in the city. Last time my good friend was in town she decided that it was time for her to get a place and move to LA too. She packed all of her stuff, had the moving company LA help move her in, and that night we got right down to the specifics of LA. Anytime you move some place new or travel to a new destination, then you surely need someone to show you the ropes. Here’s my insiders guide to Los Angeles. Whether you are moving to stay or just stopping by, these are good things to know. Dining and Food Dining out in Los Angeles can sometimes seem overwhelming. If you are...
Read MoreWelcome To Los Angeles
As you know, I love my city. Los Angeles is a fantastic place to live, work, and play. There are so many types of people and place here that the energy and excitement is completely undeniable. People who visit typically find that they would rather stick around, and those who have to move away will surely be homesick. That is just how it is though. I actually live in Downtown LA, or DTLA, and for some reason that is surprising to many people. When you see some of the facts though you might be a bit surprised to find out that DTLA residents are all a lot like I am. A demographic study was recently composed by the Downtown Center Business Improvement District, and it was one of the most all-encompassing studies done for the demographics of Downtown....
Read MoreBeach Bums and Incense
Oh man do I love living it up at the beach! I have yet to find anything as relaxing and exciting as hanging out at the beach in our new beach house. In fact, I made it official just the other day that I am now a beach bum. I guess my friends have also known, since years ago they dubbed me with the title of ‘sand hippie,’ but I suppose that I am just now accepting the fact. If you are in need of some relaxation, I certainly suggest that you take a trip to the beach and become a beach bum, like me. Why is the beach so wonderful, you may ask. It allows me to let go of frustrations and cares, and when I return home I work better. Relaxing can be difficult for a lot of people to do. Think about this though, do you ever come across uptight and...
Read MoreVacation Musts
I cannot think of anything that is more wonderful than vacationing. Taking off a week or more from working and going to a destination that you love or have never been to is thrilling. My husband and I wait all year for our weekly vacation, and once we get to the little spot we like to think of as our home away from home, we simply feel the best. When we first started traveling together, we used to think that we had to do all sorts of things on our vacation, but the more we did it, the more we realized that there are just five key things that everyone absolutely must do on their vacations. Anything more than that could be overkill or taking time away from your relaxation. Here are the five things that my husband and I decided that we have to do on all of...
Read MoreSolving Parking Nightmares At SoCal Beaches
Hey there surf and sun seekers in Southern California. Let’s face it, heading for the beach is not what it used to be with traffic jams and scrambling to get the last parking space. If it’s not restrictive parking signs, its miles of parked cars so far from the sand that you’re exhausted by the time you reach the beach. To get the best chance of landing a parking space you can either leave at the crack of dawn or work smarter about where you leave your car. Santa Monica If you are tempted to use the metered parking along Santa Monica or Wilshire Boulevard, don’t. These meters are going to click off and set you up for a parking ticket before you have a chance to tan your backside. The parking garages on 2nd Street are great, but those of you...
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