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Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Bring Hope & Confidence to the Homeless
Shirley Raines is the dynamic force of nature behind the local nonprofit organization Beauty 2 the Streetz. This nonprofit group brings the homeless of LA’s Skid Row “dignity through beauty,” as Raines puts it. Raines suffered years of emotional devastation after … Continue reading
How to Get Free Beauty Products from Saie, a Clean & Sustainable Brand, This Tuesday
Saie Beauty will give away free beauty products when its lavender truck stops at Uncle Paulie’s deli in Beverly Grove on Tuesday, April 13. The visit is part of Saie’s carbon-neutral road trip around Los Angeles to promote Dew Blush, … Continue reading
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Tagged free, giveway, saie, uncle paulie's
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3 Last-Minute Gifts for the Luxury Lover in Your Life
Christmas is this Friday. Buying online this close to the festive day is a dicey venture, while mingling amongst shoppers is best avoided during these safer-at-home times. Ordering in advance for curbside pickup is definitely the way to go this … Continue reading
How to Relax Your Face and Neck after Wearing a Mask all Day
Here is a very short tutorial on relaxing your face and neck muscles after wearing a mask all day from a close family friend and professional massage therapist. Follow @organicvampire on Instagram.
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41 Reasons to Wear a Mask
Written by Jula Bell Liebi A compilation of positives related to wearing a mask: 1. You will help not spread coronavirus if you are asymptomatic or symptomatic. You will be protecting your friends, family, co workers, and total strangers. 2. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Health and Beauty, Music
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Books to Help You Mellow the Fuck Out
This is a stressful time for everyone. We could all use a little help. I’m not generally a reader of self-help and spiritual books. Unfortunately, the genre is beset by platitudes and meaningless catchphrases. But there are some amazing books … Continue reading
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‘The Great American Takeout’ to Help Support the Restaurant Industry
The Great American Takeout begins today, March 24, 2020, as hungry would-be sit down diners are encouraged to order at least one delivery or pick-up meal in support of the restaurant industry that is currently taking a hit during the coronavirus … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Events, Food, Health and Beauty, Miscellanious
Tagged Chevys Fresh Mex, cocktails to go, coronavirus, El Torito, food delivery, food to go, Great American Takeout, Jason’s Deli, lemonade, Michael Hung, Modern Market, Noodles & Company, Pie ‘n Burger, Russ Bendel, self-quarantining, shelter in place, social distancing, take out food, The Habit Burger Grill, thegreatamericantakeout, veggie grill
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“A Woman’s Guide To Low Self-Esteem”: You TOO May Have Scalp Odor
“Imagine if as much thought and strategy were applied to world peace as they have been to vanquishing the eternal scourge, unsightly fat.” “A Woman’s Guide to Low Self-Esteem” is a funny and sometimes surprising look at the onslaught of … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Health and Beauty, Miscellanious
Tagged advertising, Darlene Lacey, diner mighty graphics, Early advertisements, humor, sexism, Vintage, Women
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Weed Service Review: The TokrLA App Manages Your Cannabis Lifestyle When You Are Too High To Buy (Responsibly)
Ever feel paralyzed–or as we stoners say, couchlocked–by limitless choice? Going over to your dealer’s place to score some weed back in the day usually involved a more limited choice: take it or leave it. Nowadays, you can choose marijuana … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Health and Beauty, Science & Technology
Tagged #tokrla, boo, ganja, grass, herb, hippie lettuce, joint, Marijuana, mary jane, pot, puff the magic dragon, wacky tabacky, weed
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