I’m Kayla, and I chase open mics in LA like it’s my weird little sport. I sing, I tell jokes, I read poems when my voice shakes, and yes, I’ve stood in some long lines. I’ve had great sets and flat ones. I’ve paid for stage time and I’ve waited three hours for three minutes. …
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I’m Kayla, and I went to four Nutcracker shows around L.A. last December with my family. Yes, four. My kid wanted the snow. I wanted the music. My husband wanted a seat with leg room. We all got something. You know what? I thought they’d be the same. They weren’t. Each one had a vibe, …
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I live in a small place in Palms. Plants and flowers make it feel bigger, lighter, kinder. So I buy a lot. Birthdays, dinner parties, random Tuesdays—yep, I’ve tried a bunch of local florists and a few plant spots too. Some wins, one hiccup, and a couple happy accidents. Here’s what actually worked for me. …
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I got married at The Ruby Street in Highland Park last fall. I still smile when I think about it.If you’re curious about every little detail, I unpack even more of that day in this full recap. The place used to be a little church, and you can feel that calm. Light slid through the …
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Note: This is a first-person, story-style review built from real cases and meetings I’ve seen and been told about in LA. Names and details are changed. It’s not legal advice. The worst call, then the next step I never planned to learn words like “wrongful death.” Who does? My family lost someone we love after …
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I cook for people in their homes across L.A. I’ve done big parties, tiny dinners, and a lot of meal prep. Was it glam? Sometimes. Was it hard? Oh yes. But you know what? I keep saying yes, because I love the work. If you’re curious about the bigger picture, here’s my honest take on …
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I live in Los Feliz. I’m on Zoom a lot. And my side profile bugged me. Not huge. Just that soft puff under my chin that showed up in car selfies and Skype calls. I wanted a cleaner line. Not a new face. Just less shadow under there. So I tried Kybella in Los Angeles. …
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I live in L.A. I go on a lot of date nights. Some were perfect. Some were messy and fun. I’m Kayla, and these are the ones that stuck with me. You know what? I like nights that feel easy, even when the plan looks bold. For an even deeper dive into my tried-and-loved formula, …
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Why I Finally Called My kitchen sink in Highland Park kept burping up gray water. It smelled like old ramen and pennies. I tried a snake. I tried hot water and baking soda. Nope. By day three, the sink was a grumpy swamp. So I called a Los Angeles hydro jet crew. (If you want …
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I’m Kayla, and I’ve been to Los Angeles Canna three times now. I went once on a Saturday, once after work, and once on a sleepy Tuesday morning. I’m picky about shops, but I’m also patient. So, here’s how it really felt—good, messy, and very LA.If you want the blow-by-blow version of each visit, I …
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