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The 11 Coolest Birthday Cake Bakeries in Los Angeles

September 12, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an amazing birthday cake in Los Angeles, you’ve come to the right place. The City of Angels is increasingly regarded as one of the best culinary cities in America, and this is especially true when it comes to bakeries and celebrations. Like New York City, Los Angeles is a place where […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: bakeries, birthday cake, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, los angeles, vegan

The 10 Coolest Brunch Spots in Los Angeles

September 8, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Seemingly no one works in L.A.– or at least that’s what you’d think when regarding brunch crowds on any given day of the week. Brunch, moreover, is a whole experience in Los Angeles. Like brunch in New York, brunch in LA is a place where people like to linger, see, and be seen while dining […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, California, los angeles, restaurants

“Running Therapy” in Los Angeles is Changing Minds

January 17, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 7 Comments

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It’s a pleasant January morning in Los Angeles when I hop in a cab and head south to Redondo Beach to meet Psychotherapist Sepideh Saremi, LCSW– a woman who offers a signature blend of “talk therapy with mindful movement,” also known as Run Walk Talk. I first heard about Saremi’s signature “running therapy” shortly after she […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: fitness, Psychotherapy, therapy

Behind-The-Scenes Look at Privé Swiss: Where CEOs & Celebs Get Luxury Mental Health Treatment

January 27, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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In a world where entrepreneurs seek out running therapy in Los Angeles and people everywhere are increasingly finding solace in online tele-therapy, immersive care nevertheless remains one of the most intensive and profoundly transformative therapy experiences on the market today.  In this landscape where mental health has become an increasingly salient buzzword, Privé Swiss, the […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching, Travel Well Tagged With: burnout, getting to know yourself, mental health care, Relaxing getaway, therapy

An Insider’s Guide to Portland, Oregon (10 Must-Do Activities)

January 16, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Portland, Oregon is one of America’s most mercurial cities– at once hipster, anachronistic, and culturally self-serious, but also fun-loving, beautifully entwined with nature, and rife with charming Americana.  In addition to excellent coffee, donuts, and bookstores, the city is famous for its quintessentially normcore fashion, wild- and foraged locavore food scene, offbeat cultural happenings, and […]

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at New York City’s Epic “Cake Picnic”

January 16, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City’s first ever “cake picnic” was a lovely, sweet affair that came to NYC from San Francisco for the first time in 2024. Fans of the series (myself included) were quick to call Cake Picnic NYC “Cake-chella”– and when we arrived to gather at a cozy event space in the lower West Village […]

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The 9 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Charlottesville, Virginia

January 10, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best breakfast and brunch spots in Charlottesville, Virginia reflect the decidedly locavore ethos of this charming foodie city.  From farm-to-table touchstones and classic greasy spoons to European-inspired bakeries and international cuisine, Cville offers a great variety of breakfast dining options– as long as you know where to look.  Between the cosmopolitan influence of the […]

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The 12 Best Bakeries for Birthday Cake in NYC (Famous Spots + Hidden Gems, Alike)

January 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Want to experience one of the best birthday cakes in NYC? As a food critic who’s ordered countless top-notch birthday cakes in the city over the last decade, I can assure you there’s a wide variety to choose from. More importantly, New York City has no shortage of excellent bakeries.  And with the advent of […]

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The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2026

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 10 Comments

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So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into the bloodstream even through the nail bed. Ah!   For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]

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Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 14 Comments

I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.    In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the […]

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