Yoga Blend: Making Yoga Accessible to Every Body

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Resting comfortably in a restorative pose. Photos: Amada Traxler

BY AMANDA TRAXLER Christy Marsden, owner of Yoga Blend in Burbank, understands what keeps some people away from yoga. “There are a host of reasons people avoid trying yoga,” Marsden said, citing the media as merely one of several … [Read more...]

Worth the Trip: Doughboys is Back; Oprah's Favorite still included

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Oprahs Favorite Thing — Doughboy's Red Velvet

BY KAREN YOUNG They bake one of Oprah's Favorite Things and it's one of my all-time favorite casual restaurants — Doughboys Cafe — and it's back — a definitive MY DAILY FIND...even if it’s a teeny bit of a drive from the 818. Doughboys … [Read more...]

Spa Week is here: $50 specials at select spas

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BY KAREN YOUNG It's Spring. Time to refresh, renew and get your groove back. Spa Week is here to help — April 12-18. This bi-annual event is your chance to check out spas offering select services for $50.  Most of the participating spas are over … [Read more...]

My Daily Find Weekly Deals: Mimi and Hy, Gelsons, Junior Drake, 99 Cent, Villa Firenze

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BY KAREN YOUNG This week we've found an array of sales — from fashion forward to textiles, earthquake prep to an environmental PC freebie, and a great deal on one of L.A.'s "it" handbag manufacturers. SIMPLY FABULOUS SALE FINDS: Mimi and Hy in … [Read more...]

Vinita’s Beauty and Threading Studio brings an ancient art into the mainstream

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BY CHERYL BECKER LEFF I was first exposed to ‘Threading’ about 15 years ago when living in Florida. After many years of facial waxing, I had recently begun to break out in a rash after my waxing treatments. That’s when I met my salon’s new … [Read more...]

The real deal at Jack's Classic Hamburgers

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Jack's Classic Cheeseburger

BY KAREN YOUNG This seems to be the year of the burger — or rather the gourmet burger. From its beginnings a couple decades ago at Father's Office in Santa Monica to The Counter,  Umami Burger and the just opened Burger Kitchen on Third Street, … [Read more...]

Get that Red Carpet Look at Tarzana's Fantastik Fakes

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Neck garb. Photos: Karen Young

BY KAREN YOUNG If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then why are they so expensive? A real best friend shouldn’t be so costly. That’s why every woman’s new BFF should be Fantastik Fakes at Tarzana’s Alley in the Valley. Okay, so it’s … [Read more...]

Sherman Oaks’ Foot Inspiration soothes the entire body and soul

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BY JOCELYN FREID Massage — can anyone say that word without smiling at the same time? With prices varying from $100-$185 an hour, getting a massage is a luxury  many wish they could have all the time. Sure there are those Thai places … [Read more...]

Celebrate Springtime and Easter in the San Fernando Valley (and a little beyond)

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BY KAREN YOUNG It's that time of year for bunnies, egg hunts, flowers and brunching. Here's a mix of events (including dogs) for celebrating Springtime and Easter.  And beware of rabbit holes. You never know what can happen! BEATRIX POTTER IN THE … [Read more...]

Old School Mom and Pop serves up good eats at The Little Cafe

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Omelet. Photos: Karen Young

BY KAREN YOUNG When you live in a place as expansive as the San Fernando Valley, sometimes it’s nice to be able to visit  an old school mom and pop restaurant for a meal. You know, the kind of place where the food has that quality homemade taste … [Read more...]