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5 Books for the Empowered Woman

Inspiring Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction and Memoir How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann This book is a treat for women who love feminist retellings

Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival in July Imperial Beach, also known as “Sandcastle City,” hosted the Sun & Sea Festival near its pier this

Santa Monica History Museum & Annenberg Community Beach House On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I spent a perfect day in Santa Monica and

Serve up a Romantic Feast of Aphrodisiacs Most of us know the libidinous reputation of the oyster, but there are five aphrodisiacs waiting on your

Young Adult (YA) nonfiction books and teacher resources, like Retro Report, make learning Cold War history painless. Why spend time learning about

Palm Springs and Idyllwild Geography Named After an Evil Shaman In Palm Springs, hikers can explore Tahquitz Canyon on a two mile loop trail

The Three Sisters: Squash, Corns and Beans This Thanksgiving, weave Native American stories, recipes and crafts about the Three Sisters into the

Stingy Jack and the Devil Create the First Jack-o-Lantern The devil lay in bed watching the flickering flames of Hell. His toady, Lickspittle,

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is an oasis of green in the center of a seamy city. The symbolism needs no explanation. Tombstones and mausoleums

Max Factor Makeup and the Hollywood Museum Visit the Hollywood Museum and immerse yourself in the glamour of the movies and the rich history of the

Not Just for Country Fans--Music City is for Everyone Nashville bills itself as Music City and it lives up to its name. I went in the summer and

Frist Art Museum and the Davidson County Courthouse You might be in Nashville for the music, but take time to walk around and appreciate the