Summer is Knocking on our Doors

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Let’s admit admit it. We are all sick and tired of being cooped up inside. There are those of you who believe enough is enough, open up, move on with our lives, it’s just the flu, I’m done. Then there are those of you who have been personally touched by COVID and know this is not just like the flu, and we need to be cautious. I am not here to get into a political debate and frankly, politics don’t belong in a health battle. But this is regarding the health of your loved ones and the health of those you may not know. There was a sobering statistic yesterday: 35% of the population has an underlying health risk, and some of you may not know yet that you have a health issue because it has not yet surfaced. And this is not factoring in the elderly. As COVID has a two-week incubation period, we do need to be cautious. But yes, we do need to move on with our lives, and society needs to prosper. People are becoming angry, downright mean. It would be wonderful for everyone to take a deep breath, be just a bit more patient, understand that our medical professionals and advisors are working with an unknown virus and are really doing the best they can. We will get through this. We are opening up. But please remember, wearing that mask is not asking you to conform, to be a so-called “sheep”, it’s so you don’t unknowingly infect someone like my high-risk child who can’t stay inside until there is a vaccine, or the checkout person at your local market, or the woman you are passing by on the street who just found out she is pregnant. And last I checked, none of us, including those who don’t wear masks, are invincible. We are human. Let’s start treating each other with respect and kindness. A little goes a long way.

Now that we are slowly being able to venture outside, with precautions, get out and enjoy the beautiful world we are fortunate enough to reside in. But, remember that as there is no vaccine, please adhere to the guidelines that those who know more than you and I are recommending for us to do to remain safe and keep other’s out of harm’s way. Therefore, here are a few more ideas to keep you busy when you are at home. Here are a few thoughts:

  • Order directly and pickup from your local restaurants (delivery service apps take a huge amount of their profits)

  • When you are purging your clothes, you can resell them to places such as Wasteland, Buffalo Exchange, and Crossroads (though none of these are open yet). Or you can donate them to a charitable organization, such as Salvation Army, which just reopened their donation centers.

  • Please be kind online to others, to those you know and have not met. The anger you exhibit is read by many.

  • Wear a mask outdoors, please. I wear one for you… please return the favor.

VIRTUAL IDEAS

  1. Hike the Great Wall of China

  2. Free stuff you get with your library card

  3. See the pyramids of Egypt and dozens of other historical sites

  4. Awesome bread recipes

  5. Volunteer ideas you can do from home

  6. Classic recipes from L.A.'s golden days

  7. Visit the Louvre in Paris

  8. An amazing gift idea for when your kid goes back to college

  9. You can have America's iconic foods shipped directly to you

  10. Experience the Big Easy at home

  11. NASA is offering some really cool virtual tours

  12. Watch this adorable koala cam

  13. Virtually tour Versailles

  14. Take in the sunset over Santa Monica every night from the comfort of your couch

For more virtual and gift ideas, please reference my past blogs.

GIFT & PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS

  1. Mini brownie pan

  2. Long-distance lanterns to keep in touch with kid at college

  3. Shot glass silicone mold

  4. Mini waffle maker

  5. Glamglow mud mask to get rid of zits

  6. The best setting powder for your face

  7. Get a hydro boost for your face

  8. The best bamboo bath tray

  9. Very interesting bathroom reading trivia book

  10. Keep your cosmetics cool and fresh

  11. Make edible milk glasses out of cookies

  12. Best way to chop your herbs

  13. Frozen hot chocolate is insanely good

  14. Light up your potty

HERE IS WHAT IS OFFICIALLY OPEN THIS WEEKEND

Please keep in mind there is an emergency L.A. County mandate that you are REQUIRED to wear a mask outside. In the city of Santa Monica, police officials were more lenient last weekend with giving citations and will be cracking down on people not wearing masks outdoors starting this weekend.

  1. The beach bike path

  2. Beaches

  3. Tennis courts

  4. Hiking trails

  5. Parks and golf courses

  6. Retail (if they offer curbside service)

  7. Restaurants (if they offer pickup, takeout, and/or delivery)

  8. Underwood Family Farms

  9. Gardens, such as Descanso Gardens, L.A. Arboretum, South Coast Botantical Gardens (check ahead as they require timed entry tickets)

  10. Griffith Park

  11. Drive-In Theatres (check in advance as to which ones are open)

  12. Catalina Express

  13. Rose Bowl Loop Trail

  14. Mt. Baldy

A FEW PEOPLE FOR YOU TO KNOW

  1. THE WELLNESS STUDIO, is brought to you by Alisha Auringer and stems from her passion for home cooking, enthusiasm for fitness, and love for wellness. In addition, she also offers ALISHA’S KITCHEN FOOD COMES CLEAN where Alisha provides artisan-style meals, weekly organic menus (prepared individual or family style), fresh and delicious salads, healthy baked goods, and more. She works around your lifestyle to achieve natural wellness for the mind, body, and soul. For more information, you can reach Alisha directly at TheWellnessStudiobyAlisha@gmail.com or on Instagram (@alishaka  and wellnessstudiobyalisha).

  2. Celine, a baker who trained at a pastry school in Paris, always wanted to create something special and came up with a fabulous idea that I truly love! Through her company, DeLight Patisserie, she makes butter cookies that are customized with your logo or message. You can even add pictures! It’s a great way to get a good laugh, share wishes, send encouragement, or spread joyous news. The cookies are packaged in beautiful, dainty boxes. And she uses the freshest ingredients with no artificial color or preservatives. You can contact Celine directly at (310) 817-9726 or visit DeLight Patisserie for more information.

  3. Marci Topol is a Life Coach specializing in self-love and forgiveness. Something we can all use at this time. Do you want to let go of anxiety and fear? Marci will help you transform unconscious programs that keep you stuck. She gets invested in each client and will support your journey to feeling good and living life with purpose and passion. You can find out more about Marci and her amazing services at MarciTopol.com.

A PARTING NOTE

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Thank you for your support. Take care, be safe, and stay well.

~ Kimberly 🌞🌴💕

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Kimberly Jaffe