About 65 feet underground in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, my family and I recently swam in a cold river flowing through one of the region’s many cenotes – collapsed portions of caves – considered sacred by the Maya people. As we navigated the cave single file through narrow passages, our guide explained that to the Maya, […]
It’s the time of year when Angelenos long for a little cocoon time. Unlike most of the rest of the country, we sun-drenched SoCal residents actually crave cabin fever! But we like it in our particular way. Cabin retreats? Sure, if they include saunas, breathtaking views and enough comfort. We’ve got you covered with unique […]
For some people, pie is all about the filling. For others, it’s about the crust. For Roxana Jullapat, baker and co-owner of Friends & Family in East Hollywood, the crust is about the right flour. She uses Sonora wheat flour milled at Grist & Toll in Pasadena. “It lends itself to that beautiful flakiness,” she […]
If Instagram were a mindfulness exercise, most tweens and teens I know would be completely grounded and centered. If yours isn’t, convince her or him to put down the screen for 10 minutes and have the new book “Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day: Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your […]
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? We have more than 250 terrific, award-winning finds from the National Parenting Product Awards — inspiring animal books, collectible dinos, fairy cottage construction kits, brainy board games, robotic dragons and so much more. Check out “Jingle,” the National Parenting Product Awards’ annual gift guide. And for even […]
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