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The Guide to Going Out for Introverts: Reading at the Bar

A Guide to Going Out for Introverts

If going out as an introvert usually harshes your mellow, check out these relaxed activities that won't sap your energy, introspection or creativity

January 23, 2020

February 13, 2020

Flowers & Plants

These Floral Workshops Let You Treat Yourself for Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day, grab a Palentine, a lover, or a family member and learn to arrange fragrant blooms over gourmet bites and bubbly

February 10, 2020

February 12, 2020

Lifestyle

Kobe Bryant Crash Reports Keep Mentioning the “Marine Layer.” What Is That, Anyway?

The marine layer can make flying difficult. Here are a few key facts about the coastal weather phenomenon

January 28, 2020

Lifestyle

A Can’t-Miss Nature Film, Music-Fueled Haircuts, and More Things to See and Do in the West This Week

From the perfect pocket knife to the most tuneful hair salon and more—it’s the Best of the West of the Week

January 27, 2020

January 28, 2020

Trends We Can't Get Enough Of

Wellness

The Ten Wellness Trends to Tune Into in 2020

Whether you’re a true believer or just down to dabble, these are the top holistic health and wellness trends to try this winter

January 23, 2020

January 27, 2020

Pets

At These Dog-Friendly Spas, You and Your Pup Get Massages

Some particularly pet-friendly spas offer massages for both you and your furry best friend

January 28, 2020

February 28, 2020

Wellness

The Best CBD Spa Treatments in the West

Enter ultimate relaxation mode with CBD-infused massages

November 20, 2018

November 27, 2019

Wellness

Top 10 Luxe Bath Houses

Ancient bath houses and soaking rituals, in their updated reincarnations, are popping up in cities around the West

July 17, 2018

August 8, 2019

News and Obsessions

Albert Einstein's leather jacket with an issue of Time Magazine

Lifestyle

New Levi’s Exhibit to Showcase Albert Einstein’s Iconic Leather Jacket

Levi Strauss: A History of American Style opens Feb. 13 at The Contemporary Jewish Museum

February 12, 2020

February 13, 2020

Lifestyle

Wyoming Isn’t Just the Next Retiree State. It’s Great for Millennials Too

Wyoming is a smart move for millennials looking to save money and enjoy the outdoors

February 6, 2020

February 19, 2020

Flowers & Plants

Plant Parents Rejoice: A New Houseplant Emoji Is Coming Soon

Years after it was first proposed to the Unicode Consortium, a houseplant emoji is finally coming to a device near you! But what will it look like?

February 4, 2020

February 13, 2020

Travel

Disneyland Passes Shot Up Past $200. Here Are Four Cheaper Parks

If you want affordable alternatives to the new Disneyland ticket price, these theme and national parks offer plenty of thrills

February 13, 2020

February 20, 2020

More Ideas

Lifestyle

A Sustainable Snowboard, the Tastiest Appetizer Ever, and More Things to See and Do (and Eat) in the West This Week

From the greenest board on the slopes to the perfect bite in San Francisco, here’s the Best of the West this week

February 18, 2020

Pets

At These Dog-Friendly Spas, You and Your Pup Get Massages

Some particularly pet-friendly spas offer massages for both you and your furry best friend

January 28, 2020

February 28, 2020

Wellness

Bring the Fancy Spa Back Home with These Deluxe Body Products

Signature oils, salts, and lotions bring these fancy spas to your own space

January 27, 2020

February 3, 2020

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Great Bear Rainforest, B.C.

Wellness

22 Luxury Spa Resorts Worth the Splurge

Check in for an unforgettable wellness-themed vacation at these spas that go the extra mile

February 2, 2018

February 18, 2020

Lifestyle

A Penguin Love-Fest, a Locavore Feast, and More Things to See and Do in the West This Valentine’s Day

From watching flightless birds make your heart soar to showering your community with love, here’s Best of the West, Valentine’s Day edition

February 10, 2020

February 13, 2020

Gifts & Shopping

Ditch the Plastic Packaging: 6 Refill Stores for Kitchen, Bath, and Home

Tired of tossing plastic containers? Refill your shampoo, house cleaners, spices and olive oil at these zero-waste shops

February 10, 2020

February 19, 2020

Wellness

Tech Gadgets to Power Your Wellness Routines, from Meditation to Sleep to Juicing

Why use old tools to tackle new wellness goals? Make your routines stick with these smarter picks

February 11, 2020

February 26, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Where the Wild Things Are: Programs That Foster Kids’ Connection to the Outdoors

These nonprofits expose urban and underserved youth to a variety of activities to increase their outdoor play and build critical life skills in the process

January 31, 2020

February 11, 2020

Travel

These Travel Apps Let You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Without Lifting a Finger (from Your Phone)

A search engine that plants trees, a booking site that finds options with the lowest carbon footprint, and more ways to travel sustainably

January 29, 2020

February 4, 2020

Food & Drink

Do You Know Where Your Bottled Water Comes From? Hint: Partially From Drought-Ridden California

The bottled water industry is getting rich off California water. Here's how they're doing it (and how much they're making)

January 29, 2020

February 18, 2020

Lifestyle

Will San Francisco’s Car Ban End Traffic in the West?

Big fines for Market Street drivers are only the beginning. Throughout the region, new efforts are under way to unblock roads and highways. Do any of them have a chance?

January 29, 2020

February 4, 2020

Lifestyle

A Rad Snowboard Park, a Throw-Pillow Throwdown, and More Things to See and Do in the West

From expert riding in Colorado to the coziest new home decor, it’s the Best of the West of the Week

February 3, 2020