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Top US Spring Break Destinations for Families in 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

Spring Break isn’t just for high school and college kids! The rest of the fam should enjoy it, too! These days, our options for Spring Break destinations aren’t limited to Florida anymore — but you can always consider going there! It’s the go-to place for a reason. If you want to have a spring vacation for the whole squad to enjoy, here are a few Spring Break destinations you can consider going to:Some Spring Break Destinations for the Whole Family to Enjoy1. TexasThere’s just something about the southern climate that everyone loves to experience — and the spring season is perhaps one of the best times of the year when Texas should be visited. But South Padre Island and Galveston Island aren’t the only Texas spring break destination down there! There are dozens of national parks located in Texas and you can get more time to bond with your family as you hike those places. Moreover, historical sites like The Alamo are always fun to visit. If it gets too hot or humid, just ...

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: What Is CHS and Can It Kill You?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

These days, whenever we hear the word “cannabis,” the majority of what we associate it with is its wonderful cures. While most of the benefits of marijuana may be true, one can still experience side effects — BUT, that’s the case with almost everything a human body takes in. One side effect of weed, however, may be far from possibly killing a person, but when someone goes through this syndrome, it isn’t necessarily a pleasant experience — and that ailment is CHS. If you’re wondering, “What is CHS?” — it’s not a new strain! But rather a (relatively) newly observed side effect of marijuana.Here are things you might want to know about CHS.What Is CHS and What Are the Signs and Symptoms?CHS or Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is one of the side effects of long-term marijuana use. But you shouldn’t worry too much about it as it’s a rare weed side effect! CHS is also said to be a “subtype of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.” That said, the most common — and perhaps ONLY — symptom of CHS is vomit...

A Neighborhood Grill Opens At the Natural History Museums And Masters of Taste: Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County’s reimagined restaurant, Neighborhood Grill by Post & Beam, will open to visitors starting on Friday, March 17, as part of its new food service reorganization with South LA Cafe Hospitality. Neighborhood Grill will be operated by celebrated chef/owner John Cleveland and co-owner Roni Cleveland of South L.A.’s  Post & Beam, known for its “California Soul” approach to food. Grand opening celebrations are planned for the weekend of March 17 to March 19.Lifestyle hospitality group, Noble 33, will celebrate Women’s History Month with a limited-time cocktail, sold across its restaurant concepts. At participating locations, including Toca Madera West Hollywood and Casa Madera West Hollywood, the Mujer Poderosa  (Powerful Woman) will be available for the entire month of March. Supporting women in leadership and professional advancement, Noble 33 will be donating $2 of every cocktail sold to the James Beard Foundation’s Women’s ...

It’s International Women’s Day Every Day at this Los Angeles Gallery

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

Gallerist, curator, consultant, and pillar of progressive platforming Annie Wharton started Ladies’ Room — the Los Angeles-based contemporary art gallery where it’s always Women’s History Month — five years ago, but her vision has never been timelier.“Working in the visual arts for more than 20 years, I have seen firsthand how women and nonbinary artists are not being exhibited, collected, researched or written about like their male counterparts,” Wharton tells the L.A. Weekly. “I have conducted over 4,000 studio visits with artists in Los Angeles, a city rich with artistic talent, yet lacking in opportunities for women and nonbinary artists.” In December 2018, Wharton opened Ladies’ Room to provide a platform to help counter this disparity.Becca Van K: Drexcyen Star Chamber (Drexciya), 2014, Embroidery floss, canvas mesh, pine, and hardware 18.5 x 18.5 x 2 in (in WORK at LADIES’ ROOM)Ladies’ Room operates out of a small space in downtown’s historic Bendix Building — a hub of ...

Trio at Napa — new single- and 2-story homes in Napa

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

Don’t miss out on the final homes at Trio!Trio at Napa is a trendy collection of new homes, both single- and two-story, designed in the modern farmhouse style and located in a well-established neighborhood. These stunning new homes boast open floor plans with three to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms and approximately 2,010 to 2,846 square feet of living space. Select lots feature an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU).This is the kitchen in the Haystacks model home. Conveniently located just an hour north of San Francisco and an hour west of Sacramento, Napa is nestled in the quiet valley, but close to city life if needed. Napa offers an impressive variety of wine, food and events including an unexpected blend of urban activities such as interactive street art, food trucks, and vibrant nightlife. Whether you prefer exploring indoors or adventuring outdoors, the diversity of Napa Valley offers everything from quaint, hidden tasting rooms, to lively farmers ma...

Recipe: Apricot-Almond Breakfast Bars

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

Granola’s great, but it can be messy and sticky, especially in the car or on a hike. The solution: these moist, chewy breakfast bars, courtesy of Simmer + Sauce food blogger Andrea Potischman. Potischman developed the recipe when she and her kids were home with the flu and much too exhausted to remember to eat breakfast. These tasty bars are packed with toasted, whole-grain oats, cashew butter and good-for-you dates. Store them in an airtight container, and they last for weeks.Apricot-Almond Breakfast BarsMakes approximately 9 barsINGREDIENTS2¼ cups whole grain oats1/3 cup raw almonds2 tablespoons almond flour2 tablespoons maca powderDash of saltDash of cinnamon1/3 cup nut butter, such as cashew butter, slightly warmed2 tablespoons unflavored coconut oil, melted¼ cup local honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons nut milk, such as almond1/3 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped4 dates, pitted and roughly choppedDIRECTIONSHeat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking...

Recipe: Charlotte’s Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

Who says homemade granola bars have to taste like wheat germ? Not Anne-Marie Bonneau. The Sunnyvale blogger and author of “The Zero-Waste Chef” (Avery, $25) cookbook calls these peanut butter and cocoa powder-laced bars “too good.”Created by her daughter, Charlotte, they feature oats, flaxseed meal, honey and cranberries for a perfect not-too-sweet treat or hiking snack. Mom’s addition of a “flax egg” — flax meal, water and time — helps bind the ingredients and is cheaper than buying eggs these days.Charlotte’s Chocolate Cranberry Granola BarsMakes 15 barsINGREDIENTS1 tablespoon golden or brown flaxseed meal2½ tablespoons water3 cups old fashioned rolled oats½ cup seeds of whatever type you have on hand, like pumpkin or flax½ cup dried cranberries½ cup packed light brown sugar½ teaspoon salt1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks2 tablespoons cocoa powder½ cup unsalted peanut butter1/3 cup honey, maple syrup or brown ...

Recipe: No-Bake Vegan Cowboy Power Bites

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

According to Menlo Park food blogger and chef Andrea Potischman, the homemade power bite craze started in 2017, the same year she launched Simmer + Sauce. It was a direct response to the overpriced, sugar-loaded commercial protein bars often passed off as healthy. These two-bite, coconut-laced balls are healthy, however. In addition to her granola bar-like Apricot Almond Breakfast Bars, Potischman likes to whip these up for a quick breakfast or last-minute hike. If you don’t keep a dairy-free diet, you can use regular chocolate chips.No-Bake Cowboy Power BitesMakes 15 power bitesINGREDIENTS¾ cup rolled oats½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)1/3 cup dairy-free Enjoy Life chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips)1/3 cup roasted pecans, finely chopped1 tablespoon dark muscovado sugar, like India Tree½ cup almond flour1/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon creamy almond butter2 tablespoons local honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons chia seedsDash of cinnamonRelated Ar...

Disney Cruise Line adds Catalina Island visits to its schedule

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

The Disney Cruise Line — with a fleet of five ships, including the Disney Magic, Wonder and Dream — will stop at Catalina Island’s Port of Avalon nine times throughout 2023, offering riders a chance to explore the idyllic location.The nine-stop schedule comes about a year after the cruise line’s inaugural visit to the Port of Avalon.“Catalina Island and the Port of Avalon have welcomed visitors to the island via cruise ships since its earliest days as a travel destination beginning in the 1920s,” the Catalina Island Tourism Authority said in a Monday, March 6, announcement. “The port looks forward to welcoming Disney Cruise Line to its impressive lineup of cruise lines that frequent the port today.”Disney’s cruisers will have various amenities to enjoy on Catalina Island — including its iconic Green Pleasure Pier, Casino Theater, Descanso Beach Club and expansive wilderness, the announcement said.The Disney Wonder will stop in at the Port of Avalon three times this month — on Thursd...

Playing alongside Team USA ‘dream come true’ for SF Giants minor leaguers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:52 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Before the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday night, there was an announcement over the Scottsdale Stadium loudspeakers. Team USA, scrimmaging with the Giants prior to the World Baseball Classic, had four defensive substitutions.At first base, Pete Alonso. At short, Bobby Witt Jr.There’s nothing more routine than mid-game changes in a spring exhibition. The guys entering in the middle innings aren’t typically home run derby champions and former top prospects — speaking to the depth of the Americans’ lineup that San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler called “ridiculous” — so for good reason, those two names caught the crowd’s attention.The moment, though, undoubtedly meant more to the other two names.At third base, Carter Aldrete. And in left field, Michael Gigliotti.Not members of the national team, no, but rather two of seven Giants minor leaguers selected to serve cameos alongside the star-studded American roster. Along with Ald...