Planning a Great Family Vacation

Great family vacations like other great events don’t just happen by magic. They are the result of careful thought and planning. Here are some things to consider: How much money do you have available for this vacation? This is a major…

Best Local Hiking Areas and Hiking Trails

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Getting to know the numerous hiking trails in your area is an ideal way get some exercise while exploring the city. Here are a few in the Los Angeles area you may want to try: The Runyun Canyon Loop This three-mile round-trip trail is…

Brain Power Boosting Foods

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Just like the rest of your body, the brain requires energy and nutrients from the foods we eat. Studies show certain foods can protect your brain against degeneration and cognitive decline, nourish neurons, and improve your memory. So which…

General Wellness and Health Apps

Welcome to the brave new world of health and wellness apps. Nowhere have apps gained greater popularity than in the area of health and fitness.Here are several which you may find useful if you are an apps kind of person. Nike’s free…

Tops Ways to Reduce Stress

  Everyone feels the impact of stress sometimes. For many of us, it might feel like there is no real solution for the stress in life. But quite often, people are much more in control of stress factors than they might think. While…

Understanding The Benefits of Getting A Regular Night’s Sleep

For most of us, sleep is the last item on our to-do list. By the time we do actually go to bed, it’s after completing every other daily chore, leaving barely enough time for sleep before the next day starts. What we fail to realize is that…

How Regular Exercise Can Influence Your Attitude

Most of us know that regular exercise has many physical benefits, but being physically active can also greatly influence your attitude and mental health. Here are some ways regular exercise can help improve your overall mood and attitude! Happiness…

The Redondo Beach Dog Park

When your dog needs room to run and play, the options in South Bay are quite limited. So head over to the Redondo Beach Dog Park to give your pooch some much-needed exercise and social time. Located at the Northern end of Dominquez Park off…

Manhattan Beach Botanical Gardens: Growing Goodnes

In 1992, South Bay residents with professions in business, horticulture and landscape design got together with a local organization called V.O.I.C.E. (Volunteers and Organizations Improving the Community’s Environment). Concern over the environment…

Stay-cations in South Bay

When you live in the South Bay area there is a plethora of things to do without traveling far. Here are some great stay-cation ideas: If you love surfing, bicycling, rollerblading, wind surfing or fishing the area is perfect with its wonderful…