While some might immediately think of the silver screen when thinking of Los Angeles, books, and independent bookstores, are alive and well! Old favorites continue to welcome us back again and again, and new shops have opened (some even during the pandemic)!
The list primarily includes bookstores offering new books, though some listings do include shops offering both new and used titles. And the author has visited all of them!
When taking your child for their very first haircut, you want to make it a memorable event. It’s nice when the salon can offer a special chair, such as one in the shape of a car, or offers a balloon or lollipop as a treat. Some will even save a lock of hair for your scrapbook! Just ask.
Afternoon tea is a terrific way to celebrate Mother’s Day or a birthday for a special person in your life. Or how about having a “mommy & me” high tea one of these days? — Just for fun or a nice excuse to play dress-up? Or what if you plan ahead with your close mom friends and celebrate Galentine’s Day?
But water safety is serious business. Teaching your kids to swim is very important, whether you want to go swimming in the ocean or in a swimming pool. Learning to swim will give your child confidence in the water, and will give you peace of mind.
Here in Southern California, you have plenty of options including fishing out on a boat with others, trying out fishing in a smaller lake setting, spending a few hours at a popular pier, and more.
Here are a number of ways to celebrate MLK Day in Los Angeles, and incorporate Dr. King’s lessons and legacy into every day.
Whether your child has expressed a serious interest in acting or not, many children benefit from the valuable skills acting classes provide. And here in Los Angeles, you’ll be able to find an acting class that will meet your child’s needs and your family’s schedule.
My family went through a Modern Family binge phase. Although my husband and I had watched the series in real-time as it aired over the years, our kids were not old enough at the time.
Los Angeles has a wealth of amazing kid-friendly museums that contain interactive exhibits, cool experiments, live animals, and spectacular play spaces.
There are so many things to with kids in Santa Monica that families will most likely find themselves planning multiple days to explore this popular city.
