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 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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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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I went to Flex Spas Los Angeles on a weeknight after a long editing shift. I wanted heat, quiet, and a clean towel. Simple. LA traffic said no. So I rolled in late, around 10:30 p.m., with a hoodie and flip-flops in my bag. You know what? It ended up being the right call. (Quick …
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I spent three months looking at laundromats for sale around Los Angeles. My phone was full of broker photos, water bills, and notes about lint. I brought a notebook, a coin bag, and a small temp gun for dryers. Sounds extra, I know. But when you’re about to spend real money, you want warm clothes …
I’m Kayla. I’m a mom, PTA helper, and a person who gets nervous at a mic. I’ve used the Los Angeles Board of Education bylaws to speak, to ask for help, and to push for small fixes. Not fun reading, but they do matter. They gave me a voice when I felt small. (I dove …
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