Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season, plus all the fun and good times that come along with it. But Memorial Day is so much more. It is steeped in tradition and history. It honors those who served in our Armed Forces… Read More
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to honor all special Moms, including grandmothers, aunts, sisters, wives, godmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, friends, fellow moms, partners, mentors – any women who have had a positive influence in your life. Do you want to celebrate with an unique personal… Read More
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “Fifth of May”) is well-known in most major cities as a day for people to gather together and enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine, ice-cold cervezas and the classic tangy margarita. However, it is also an opportunity to… Read More
What happens when you combine your jog with the collection of a little litter? You get “plogging” – the latest trend in fitness and environmental consciousness. Plogging is a straightforward concept; it is the integration of jogging and plocka upp (Swedish for “pick up”) –… Read More
On the fringes of Los Angeles, our backyards are teeming with wildlife. From rattlesnakes to mountain lions, many people experience a few run ins with nature. However, as Angelenos we spend most of our time in a concrete jungle, exposing us to different kinds of… Read More
A momentous milestone birthday for most young adults, and even more so for Claire Wineland – who has lived with the chronic illness cystic fibrosis since her birth. After she miraculously survived a dangerous coma 8 years ago, Claire realized how lucky she and her… Read More
In a world full of selfies, generosity is often hard to find, sometimes even within ourselves. However, what if that beautiful love of giving began in childhood? Could we shape a new generation to be philanthropists? This inspiring idea is at the core of Milk… Read More