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Upgrade and Refresh for the New Year

This New Year, I won’t be buying any new clothes to refresh my wardrobe–because I’m not going anywhere that isn’t necessary until the waves of Covid subside. But there will be upgrades and refreshers for 2022. I’m upgrading my skincare with a quarterly subscription to The Box By Dr Ava. It’s described as a “Derm in a Box,” and the “Derm” in question is renowned board-certified dermatologist Ava Shamban, M.D., the owner and director of two branded practices: AVA MD, her full-service dermatology clinic with locations in Malibu and Beverly Hills–and her newest concept, SKINFIVE, a tech-based provider of essential face and body treatments located in Pacific Palisades and Century City.

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Healthy Posture Travel Tips

In the long-ago Pre-Pandemic days, travel was relatively care free. Now it means essential face masks, vaccinations, packable antibacterial wipes and as much self-care as possible.

Kara Froula, Ergonomic Expert and Creator/Founder of BackEmbrace, offers a reminder that a healthy posture, whether at home or on the road, has been proven to improve mood and boost energy, which can make a world of difference to anyone’s 2021 Post-Pandemic trip.

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It’s Deja Vu All Over Again

After a few weeks of optimism and the sense that the upcoming “new normal” would mean fewer restrictions and a sense of relaxation, a fourth wave of COVID (mainly the Delta variant) means we are back to masks indoors and a heightened sense of caution.

So I’m giving up the idea of dining indoors for the foreseeable future, making my wo

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5 Summer Travel Essentials

Summer travel is heating up, and here are 5 innovative products that will keep you healthy, happy and safe.   1. Be sure to wear NakeFit protective soles when flying to a destination. They are ideal to adhere to the...

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Summertime Sipping Pleasure [PRODUCT REVIEW]

Now that covid restrictions have relaxed, so have I. I’m fully vaccinated, so I’m actually sharing restaurant lunches and visits with (vaccinated) friends and family members. As my home has a spacious covered balcony, I’m also inviting them to hang out and enjoy summer breezes and something delicious to sip.

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Springing Forward

After more than a year of lockdowns and precautions, we are finally seeing glimmers of light. Not only because of the vaccines that are flooding the country, but also because we have Daylight Savings time and more hours of much-needed sunlight to brighten our days. 

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New Stuff for the New Year

I made no resolutions for 2021. Just a commitment to keep wearing my mask, washing my hands, keeping my distance from other people. In other words, keep trying to stay safe as pandemic numbers keep climbing. Refreshing old products, trying new ones.

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Spa at Home

The good news is that the makers of spa products are making available to consumers the kind of tools and products that offer spa-strength results.

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Single Rider Golf Cart Allows Social Distancing

The pandemic and its subsequent social distancing requirements are changing golf courses around the world. The way avid golfers experience their favorite courses is being changed by the biggest evolution in the golf cart industry: the single rider movement. 

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Juicepresso for a Healthy New Year

It’s a common trend to start the New Year off with something healthy. What better way to do that than with a Juicepresso? The ad was good, but it did not convince me that this product was the answer to my needs. Most of...

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