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  • Minoan Sour with egg white foam and an Ankara Rye Club cocktail on the table at Zaytinya
    Dining

    Our Honest Zaytinya Review: Beautiful Room, Disappointing Food

    October 19, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Zaytinya at The Shay has a beautiful room and real hospitality. The mezze is hit-or-miss, it's not kid-friendly, and after two visits we're not going back.

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  • View of the Coliseum Pool from a cabana at The Resort at Pelican Hill
    Travel

    Pelican Hill in the Off-Season: An Honest Resort Review

    October 10, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest, been-there-twice case for The Resort at Pelican Hill in the off-season: the rooms, the food, the pool with kids, and what it actually costs.

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  • Child at a table at La Provence Patisserie in Beverly Hills holding a small gift box
    Dining

    Great French Pastries and More at La Provence Patisserie, 90211

    September 22, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    La Provence Patisserie in Beverly Hills won't wow you as an adult, but kids love it. An honest comparison with Republique and Clark Street Bakery.

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  • A white Waymo self-driving Jaguar with its roof sensor, parked on a residential street
    Dining - Family Life

    LA Family Rideshare Face-Off: Waymo vs. Uber — What You Need to Know

    September 8, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    We put Waymo vs Uber to the test across Los Angeles as a family of four, comparing cost, coverage, and what it's actually like with kids in the back seat.

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  • High-angle view of Terranea coastal resort with white buildings and red-tile roofs overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.
    Travel

    Terranea Resort Spa: Why I Go Every Year Before Mother’s Day

    August 29, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Why I book a solo spa day at Terranea Resort Spa every year before Mother's Day: what the massage costs, what's worth adding, and how far ahead to plan.

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  • The 108 Muse sign beside the terracotta front door of Muse restaurant in Santa Monica
    Dining

    Restaurants Without Kids: Where We Actually Go for Date Night

    August 28, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    The five restaurants my husband and I save for date nights without our kids: Michelin stars, a $350 tableside duck, and why they're worth a babysitter.

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  • Black rolling tote bag with wheels for the farmers market
    Family Life

    Farmers Market Tote on Wheels: The One I Use, Plus Our Westwood Market Guide

    August 26, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    After years of crushed tomatoes and a sore shoulder, I finally bought a rolling tote for the farmers market. Here's what changed, and what I'd buy again.

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  • Two hot fudge sundaes with whipped cream and chocolate squares at Ghirardelli
    Dining

    Our 8 Favorite Ice Cream and Dessert Spots on LA’s Westside

    August 24, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Our family's ranking of the best ice cream on the Westside, from New Zealand soft serve at Hokey Pokey LA to a $5 Diddy Riese cookie sandwich.

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  • High-angle view of Terranea coastal resort with white buildings and red-tile roofs overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.
    Travel

    Terranea Resort Review: Years of Stays, Honest Quirks, and a $249 Deal

    August 23, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    We've stayed at Terranea Resort more times than we can count — the honest take on the stunning property, the room mishaps, and why we keep going back.

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  • The private screening room at the Bay Theater set up before the kids arrived, with popcorn and stuffed-animal blankets on every seat.
    Family Life

    Bay Theater Birthday Parties: Charlotte’s 6th and Madeline’s 9th

    August 20, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    We booked a private screening at the Bay Theater in Palisades Village — twice — for Charlotte's birthday. The honest take on cost and what worked.

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