The pandemic has packed a wallop on the U.S. and world economies but has been particularly hard on local establishments. That’s why it’s important to support small businesses whenever we can. Big companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and other corporations will survive while small businesses are closing every day. It’s so sad to hear about a favorite restaurant, Mom & Pop … [Read more...]
How Innovation is Being Used to Help Others Get Through the Pandemic
We’ve been in various stages of lockdown in the United States depending on what state or county you live in. Los Angeles is just beginning to open up but things will not be back to normal soon, especially for Baby Boomers. That can be hard on our mental state. Recently, I was introduced to two people who have been using innovation to help others cope. Traveling artists … [Read more...]
Moving During COVID – Not Recommended but I Survived
So, I did it. I’m now out of my insanely expensive apartment and am temporarily renting a room in someone’s house. Moving during COVID is not something anyone should be doing right now but I had no choice. After my boyfriend died, the rent was more than I could handle on my own. Rent prices in Los Angeles are astronomical anyway for just about everyone unless you’re rich … [Read more...]
Do You Buy Ethical Fashion That is Sustainably Produced?
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment – even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humungous 2 trillion dollars, … [Read more...]
Hot Sauce for a Cause: Fuego Box Helps Fight Prostate Cancer
Do you know someone who's wild about hot sauce and always has a collection of bottles by their plate? I happen to live with one. Fuego Box sent me a My Chili Cause Crate of hand-crafted sauces and spices to try for myself. You can purchase one for yourself or as a gift for your favorite hot sauce lover and $5 of the proceeds will go to help fight prostate cancer. The … [Read more...]
