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If you're looking for alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving dinner

If you're looking for alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, there are many delicious options that can suit a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Here are some great ideas: Meat-Based Alternatives Prime Rib or Roast Beef A succulent prime rib or beef roast can make an elegant centerpiece for your meal. Pair it with gravy, horseradish sauce, or a red wi...

8 Castles to Visit in California

8 Castles to Visit in California By Betsy Malloy Betsy Malloy     Betsy has been writing about California for nearly more than two decades as TripSavvy's expert on the state. Travel's editorial guidelines    Updated on October 4, 2022         Photo: Andy Castro/Flickr/CC BY-NC California...

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8 great gifts for food and wine lovers this holiday season

It's the perfect time right now in early December to get some holiday shopping done.  Gifts for loved ones, of course, can include those of the culinary kind. These gifts will be enjoyed and appreciated by the lucky recipients.  Why not consider these eight very special food and drinks gifts for those in your inner circle?   THESE FOOD GIFT BASKETS ALL A...

5 Outdated Design Trends That Are Aging Your Home

The Tuscan Kitchen aesthetic is an example of an outdated home design style.   Don't age yourself, or your home, with your design style. Design trends often drive homeowners to decorate their spaces in line with current fashion. While this approach can give your home a contemporary touch in that moment, it's crucial to remember that trends evolve and shift over time. ...

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15 luxe gift ideas under $200 that are worth the splurge and will make for a holly jolly Christmas

15 luxe gift ideas under $200 that are worth the splurge and will make for a holly jolly Christmas Chanel No. 5 is a timeless women's scent that will transcend a room and makes a great gift  By Gabriele Regalbuto Fox News Top Christmas gifts for anyone on your list Home improvement expert and television personality Skip Bedell joins 'Fox & Friends' to ...

How to Spend New Year's Eve in Los Angeles: Events and Activities 2025

How to Spend New Year's Eve in Los Angeles: Events and Activities 2025 Events The Events You Don’t Want to Miss New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles isn’t just a celebration—it’s a moment. The city is brimming with energy, its brightest venues throwing open their doors to those who want to welcome the year in style. It’s not about doing it all; it&r...

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When Should You Take Down the Christmas Tree and Decorations?

Here’s a draft blog on when to take down the Christmas tree and decorations: When Should You Take Down the Christmas Tree and Decorations? The holiday season brings warmth, joy, and sparkle, but as the festivities wind down, a common question arises: When should we take down the Christmas tree and decorations? While there’s no universal answer, several traditions, practica...

The Last Chuck E. Cheese Animatronic Band in the World is Playing a Northridge Residency

 Local News January 24, 2025January 24, 2025  Seth Styles Featured image credit: Ben Schumin What a year for legendary bands. New wave icons Devo retired from live performance. Rock gods Kiss called it a day. And now Munch’s Make Believe Band is packing it all in… with one notable exception. Wait, you don’t remember Munch...

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A Few of Our Favorite LA-Specific Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

 Misc., Tips February 11, 2025February 11, 2025  Seth Styles Some of you are eagerly looking forward to it. Probably a bigger portion of you are dreading it. But, like it or not, Valentine’s Day 2025 is fast approaching. And in a city like LA, if you don’t have your reservations dialed in well in advance, you’re looking at a wild night, one way ...

The Luxury Basement Craze Has Hit LA

  Featured image credit: Arzuman Brothers “Living in your parents’ basement” may not be the roast it once was. At least not if your parents own a multi-million-dollar iceberg home. What is an iceberg house? It’s one of the names assigned to a somewhat recent trend among the wealthy: stately homes built upon colossal luxury basements. And when we say &...