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That Key Thingy
Do you remember the good old days when you pulled into your driveway from a day out and about, pushed that little clicker to open your garage door, walked to your front door, and used that thing they used to call a key? You know—it was one of those metal thingies. Well, today in the […]

Family Stewardship
James B. Stockdale stated in a speech in 1981 that from his horrific eight-year experience as a prisoner of war—extreme conditions of internment, torture, and endless, intense interrogations that he and his fellow prisoners endured—he distilled one all-purpose, unoriginal idea: “It’s a simple idea, an idea as old as the scriptures, an idea that is […]

Calabasas Girl Skis to the Top
While most children her age were perfecting the art of walking, Stella Reitman was already on snow skis at the early age of 18 months. The now 10-year-old is currently ranked #1 in the country in the halfpipe discipline and #4 in slopestyle for girls in her age group and is also a member of […]

Calabasas Mayor Mary Sue Maurer
In 2005, as a mother of three active young boys and with a busy career, Calabasas Mayor Mary Sue Maurer never considered running for elected office. But her passion for the environment and social and educational issues, paired with hours of volunteer work in Calabasas, vaulted her to the Calabasas City Council. She is now […]

Not Having Long-term Care Insurance Can Be the Single Biggest Devastator of Your Financial Plan
No one likes to think about needing help doing things, like dressing, bathing, eating…the kind of helpsomeone you know is likely needing and getting right now. Maybe it’s one of your parents, uncles, or relatives who is spending tens of thousands of dollars on help. This is because about 60% of Americans who turn 65 […]

Transform Your Yard
Water equals life. Nothing could be more sustaining in our dry, desert-like SoCal climate than lush water features around our homes. The shushing sound of running water relaxes the body and mind. Negative ions produced from the splashing freshens the air and enhances mood. According to feng shui experts, a flowing fountain also increases prosperity […]

Style Trends: Bringing SEXY Back to the Kitchen
The rise in popularity of pop-art and logo branding have impacted our choices as consumers—from clothes to art to home. A preference for bold colors and masculine influences is in. From racing red’s iconic status as the classic color choice of Ferrari, it sees a new resurgence in the home. Moving from the garage to […]

Dr. G’s Current Beauty Picks
A couple of years ago, I wrote a book called Seven Days to Sexy (Amazon.com) and systematically listed all of the things one can do to look their absolute best in seven days, seven weeks, and seven months. In it are my favorite products and procedures—and attitudes—that lead you to becoming your sexiest self. Many […]

Light Up Your Life
There’s nothing like huddling together beside a cozy fireplace or fire pit during a moonlit SoCal night. Whatever the weather, fire features bring out the romantic in everyone. Whether warming body and soul on a cool winter’s eve or simply adding a touch of class to any outdoor gathering, backyard fire features are still one […]

Glaser Pain Relief
Providing a Comprehensive Approach to Easing Pain At the Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, Dr. Jeffrey Glaser offers state-of-the-art, minimally invasive, non-narcotic-based solutions to reduce pain and improve patients’ ability to function. “Surgery is rarely needed for back pain, neck pain, and sciatica,” explains Dr. Glaser. “If you suffer from a condition causing back […]

Luxury Design With You In Mind: Studio 9
Led by renowned Los Angeles interior designer Raquel Contreras, STUDIO 9 invites you to reimagine your interiors this year. Offering full-service, luxury interior design and contemporary single-room, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor living area remodeling, STUDIO 9 caters to your lifestyle and individual style preferences while always taking into account architectural requirements and sustainability practices. The […]