Editor’s note: Because events are changing rapidly, make sure to check the websites for the latest information. There are so many free things to do in January in LA with kids that you may not even have to spend a dime entertaining the little ones. Not a bad way to kick off 2022! From festivals and volunteer opportunities to art walks and art exhibits, check out the full (and ever-growing) list below. photo: iStock The Annual Japanese New Year's Oshogatsu Festival Held at downtown Weller Court Shopping Center and Japanese Village Plaza, Japanese art and entertainment will be center stage. The Japanese New Years or "Oshogatsu" is one of the most important celebration for the Japanese. Jan. 1. Event...
Learning to sew and permanently alter your clothes can be a big commitment. You need a lot of time as well. And for those who are very busy, time isn’t a luxury. But you can’t just throw away your favorite clothes just because you can’t alter them by using a sewing machine. There are ways to still be able to wear your favorite outfits. Here are 13 easy clothing alterations that don’t need sewing and are a temporary option to adjust any piece of your clothing. Let’s thank The DIY Designer for these helpful tips. Materials: Safety pins Cloth iron Broach Directions: Alteration #1: 2 Different ways to hem pants To maintain the bubble hem of your jeans, measure the...
This festive and delicious Charcuterie Wreath Board comes dressed to impress! Perfect for that chic-but-casual holiday affair, it looks gorgeous and tastes amazing. Your guests won’t be able to get enough! This festive and stylish board was created in partnership with my friends at EVEREVE, however thoughts and opinions are certainly my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The BakerMama possible. Holiday Entertaining… in Style! Confession time, y’all. Sometimes, I put so much of myself into planning and preparing amazing food to share with my family and friends, I don’t have a ton of time to think about what to wear. When I’m getting ready to host a party, I’m thinking about how to present food–like this festive Charcuterie...
Ten Ways to Keep Your Ski and Snowboard Gear Out of the LandfillsNew ski gear will be arriving under the tree, and that's great news. We love that families are getting outside to play in the snow, what we don't love is seeing landfills loaded with old helmets, poles and goggles. To help you cut down on clutter AND waste, I've got a great list of ways to repurpose, recycle and resell your old ski and snowboard gear.Related: 5 ways to save money on your next ski trip 12 Ways to Keep Your Ski and Snowboard Gear Out of the Landfills Ski Swaps: We have a comprehensive list of ski swaps here. These usually take place in the fall. You'll...
Being diagnosed with cancer can be difficult on all fronts – emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. If you know someone with cancer, here are 13 thoughtful gifts for a cancer patient. The odds are pretty high that you know someone who is either going through cancer treatment, or has been through cancer treatment. Approximately 1 in 3 woman will get cancer in their lifetime, and nearly 1 in 2 men. Which means, unfortunately, practically everyone will be effected by cancer in some way or another. While many advancements have been made in cancer treatments over the past few decades, it is still terrifying to receive a cancer diagnosis and treatment is rarely fun. It can be an incredibly difficult and lonely...
