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Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local Small Businesses in the San Fernando Valley
BY KAREN YOUNG Stay away from the madness of the malls and shop local, independently owned businesses. Despite the holiday rush, it’s guaranteed you’ll receive personal service and beautiful gift...
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This Weekend: Holiday Happenings with Santa, Gladiators, Shopping, Theater...
BY KAREN YOUNG FROM THE MDF HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS FILES: THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON CLICK BELOW: The MDF Guide to Festive Holiday Lights and Boat Parades The MDF Guide to Outdoor Ice Skating Across...
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What’s Happening This Weekend Through New Years Day
BY KAREN YOUNG Happy New Years! FROM THE MDF HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS FILES: THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON CLICK BELOW: The MDF Guide for Where to Dine on New Years Eve in the 818 The MDF Guide to Festive...
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This Weekend: What to Do All Over L.A. — MLK Jr. Day, Sales, Photo L.A.,...
BY KAREN YOUNG National Day of Service: President Obama started the National Day of Service four years ago to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. with the belief that service...
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Food Find: Artisanal Bread Handcrafted and Made-To-Order
BY JUDITH A. PROFFER Patrick Renfro at work in his home — thanks to the Cottage Law. Photos: Chloe Moore Photography You’re strolling on the tree-lined street of one of your favorite Sherman Oaks...
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Where to Shop for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts in the San Fernando Valley
BY KAREN YOUNG Looking for a gift for mom? Check out some of these local, independently owned businesses in the 818 where you’ll receive personal service and beautiful gift wrap. These are some of my...
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Two San Fernando Valley Writers Capture “The Oprah Effect”
BY KAREN YOUNG Click here to get t the Kindle version free May 20-24 The Oprah Winfrey Show was one of the most successful talk shows in television history with Winfrey inspiring and informing her...
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Health & Fitness Finds: Fitness Guru Dove Rose-Grennan Talks Juicing
BY DOVE ROSE-GRENNAN Editor’s Note: We are thrilled to introduce our new columnist, Dove Rose-Grennan (left), who will be curating all the best info about health and fitness. Dove is the owner and...
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Food News: Les Macarons Duverger for a Perfect Taste of Paris
BY KAREN YOUNG Claire Becker at work making her delectable works of art. I’ve loved macarons since I first tasted the delicate almond meringue confection in Paris over two decades ago. Pronounced...
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Gwendolyn-Mary Candles and Perfumes: From Sherman Oaks to France and Back
BY KAREN YOUNG Gwendolyn-Mary candles are 100% soy based with reusable glass containers. Layer the scents of different candles or use alone. Sherman Oaks resident Kathleen Laccinole has always joked...
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