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Weekend Picks: ‘Bloodletting,’ ‘Shen Yun’ and more

8 years ago
This weekend: Center Theatre Group's "Block Party" kicks of with "Bloodletting"; the musical drama "Evangeline, the Queen of Make-Believe" plays at Plaza de la Raza; and Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to SoCal. Also, ancient past comes alive at LACMA and the Getty.

21 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Long-Term Relationship

8 years ago
21 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Long-Term Relationship 21 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Long-Term Relationship Every relationship can use a nice, refreshing "clean" every now and then. When you're in a long-term relationship, it can be easy to fall into patterns based on habit rather than approaching your relationship mindfully. It's important to keep things intentional when you're together for the long haul — relate to each other based on habits only, and you run the risk of losing the spark that once drew you together. Related: 13 Simple, Everyday Ways to Make Your Marriage Stronger Than Ever

Moms, Ditch the Family and Take the Girls’ Trip

8 years ago
Before babies, women typically invest much more time into their friendships so that they flourish wildly. It's easy to go out to dinner on a whim or grab a cup of coffee. And while we value these relationships even more after the children come along, we simply can't put the same kind of time and energy into them. Balancing the kids, job, house, and spouse becomes paramount. The girls' trips, fun nights out, and even casual dinners become sparse — just like the sleep we get. Mothers are adhered together through pregnancy, birth, tantrums, and disappointments. That night our relationships sparked like the fire in the pit.When moms do go away for the first time, that night can be rough. We check our phones every five minutes. We rapidly text, "Did she take the bottle?," "Did she poop yet?," and "How long did she nap?" to our partner or babysitter. The stress in our necks doesn't leave us while we're away. We're anxious that our little bundle misses us, and ..

A Professional Trendspotter Tells Us Exactly What Designs Will Be Hot in 2018

8 years ago
A Professional Trendspotter Tells Us Exactly What Designs Will Be Hot in 2018 A Professional Trendspotter Tells Us Exactly What Designs Will Be Hot in 2018 When your job is to spot trends and turn them into dazzling decor, it goes without saying that you have an eye for design. So when Nancy Fire, founder of Design Works International and design director for HGTV HOME, returned from her travels abroad, we had to know what trends she was forecasting. After all, it's only a matter of time before they cross the sea and take over the shelves of every interiors store in the US. Lucky for us, Nancy obliged. Ahead, check out her list of the top trends we can expect to see along with inspiration images Nancy snapped during her travels. Related: Flip or Flop's Tarek El Moussa Breaks Down the Hottest Kitchen Trends Right Now

11 Trader Joe’s Canned Goods Your Pantry Needed, Like, Yesterday

8 years ago
11 Trader Joe's Canned Goods Your Pantry Needed, Like, Yesterday 11 Trader Joe's Canned Goods Your Pantry Needed, Like, Yesterday On any given day, I open my pantry and find that more than half the stuff sitting around is from months ago. The pantry seems to be where all my cooking impulse-buys go to die. However, the exception to this case is anything I get from Trader Joe's. I don't know what it is about that magical beast of a place, but they have the most top-notch pantry products that actually get used up in my house. My Trader Joe's inventory is always in brisk circulation with these awesome (and essential) pantry goods, so do yourself a favor and stock up immediately. Related: A Dozen Delectable Things to Do With Trader Joe's Cookie Butter

8 Inspiring Ways Reese Witherspoon Is Using Her Platform to Lift Women Up

8 years ago
8 Inspiring Ways Reese Witherspoon Is Using Her Platform to Lift Women Up 8 Inspiring Ways Reese Witherspoon Is Using Her Platform to Lift Women Up Reese Witherspoon has made it her mission to empower women, not just in Hollywood, but all over the globe. The actress recently joined forces with Eva Longoria, Laura Dern, Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington, Gina Rodriguez, Rosario Dawson, and Emma Stone to spearhead the Time's Up initiative to fight against sexual harassment in the industry. She has also been shaking things up by calling on women to stand together and fight for each other's rights. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Take a look at all the ways Reese is using her platform to lift women up. Related: 36 Times the Big Little Lies Cast Proved There's Nothing More Powerful Than Women Sticking Together

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