Where to Stay in Las Vegas: The Cosmopolitan Hotel

My favorite hotel in Las Vegas? Hands down, it's The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. From the well-appointed guest rooms to the luxurious spa, the multiple pools to the variety of restaurants, there truly isn't any comparison. Plus, the location right in the center of the Las Vegas Strip can't be beat! Read on to see why this is where you should stay next time you head to Sin City.

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Get to Know Actress Actress and Singer Ruby Lewis, Currently Starring in Love Actually Live at The Wallis

If you live in Los Angeles and you're around during the holiday season, there's one activity absolutely worth doing — taking in a performance of Love Actually Live at The Wallis. I've seen it twice, and it's been overwhelmingly fun and joyous both times. That's thanks in large part to the astonishingly wonderful cast, helmed this year by the incomparable Ruby Lewis playing the part of Sarah (and, on the night I saw it, doubling as Natalie). I sat down with Ruby to chat about her beginnings in musical theater, how she came to be part of this quintessential LA holiday tradition (that's now celebrating the movie's 20th anniversary!), and even some of her go-to beauty product favorites. Keep reading to find out more!

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Hanukkah Gift Guide: The 13 Best Hanukkah Gifts for 2023, All From Jewish and Israeli Owned Brands

Hanukkah starts this Thursday, December 7. It's my favorite holiday — not because of the gifts, although of course getting eight nights of presents as a kid was pretty darn amazing. My mom, brother and I would each put a large grocery bag underneath our piano, and then we'd toss in gifts for each other for the month or so leading up to Hanukkah until they were all but overflowing!

But, even as a kid, what I loved more than the gifts was the traditions we as Jews celebrate during this time. I love lighting the menorah, and have actually lit it with my mom and brother over FaceTime for years if we can't be together (though the photo above is of my mom and me lighting it on the last night, two years ago). I love the latkes and the sufganiyot (donuts). I love playing the dreidel game (and hopefully winning the most Hanukkah gelt). I love the songs and the Hanukkah candle blessings. Most of all, I love the fact that this holiday represents a time when the Jews refused to let our light go out, both literally and figuratively. In this time that's rife with antisemitism and a rise in hatred against Jews and Israel, that means more to me than ever before.

To that end, I decided to create a Hanukkah gift guide this year. I haven't put together gift guides on the blog in awhile, but I really wanted to find a way to celebrate this holiday. All of the products in this guide are by Jewish-owned and Israeli-owned brands — it was important to me to have them truly represent this holiday. If you're looking for a gift for a friend or family member who celebrates Hanukkah — or you just want one for yourself (hint hint), keep reading to discover the 13 best Hanukkah gifts worthy of the eight nights of lights!

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Here Are the Top 7 Reasons I'm Obsessed With My Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier

FYI the Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier is bringing life (and dewiness!) back to my skin. I'm absolutely in love with this little humidifying wonder! And there are 7 very important reasons why. Keep reading to find out what they are.

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What to Do in LA: Visit Bubble Planet Experience

Life is the bubbles! I was recently invited to check out Bubble Planet Experience and had such a great time! I took my friend Jen along for the extremely bubbly ride.

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Best Rooftop Bar In New Orleans: Hot Tin at The Pontchartrain Hotel

During a recent trip to New Orleans, I was invited to experience the fabulous Hot Tin at The Pontchartrain Hotel. I said yes faster than you can say, "Tennessee Williams wrote Cat on a Hot Tin Roof while he lived in New Orleans!" I'm always a fan of a rooftop bar, and Hot Tin does not disappoint. Read on to find out more about this can't-miss spot in NOLA!

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Salon and Spa Directory: Formula Fig in West Hollywood

Ready, set, glow! I'm always, always looking for a facial that will leave my skin hydrated, youthful-looking, dewy, and super glowy. And I've found it at Formula Fig in West Hollywood!

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Where to Stay at Disneyland: Element by Westin Anaheim

There are so many hotels near Disneyland that it can feel overwhelming to choose one. Well, I recently stayed at the Element by Westin Anaheim, and I'm here to tell you it should absolutely make your list! Here's why I loved it.

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What to Do in LA: Visit the Art Gallery Curated by Street Artist MegZany at Four Seasons Westlake Village

Last week I had the immense pleasure to attend the opening night of Love Is An Art, the new collection curated by MegZany for the art gallery at Four Seasons Westlake Village. I'm so beyond happy I got to be there!

MegZany has been one of my favorite artists for years now — I always love seeing her pieces pop up around LA (if you've seen irreverent Strawberry Shortcakes, that's her!), and I even interviewed her on my blog a few years ago. (Click here to read it!) So when I saw that she curated this show, I simply had to go!

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This Citrusy, Tangy-Scented Jurlique Body Wash Makes My Shower Feel (and Smell!) Like a Fancy Spa

One of my longest-running obsessions? Shower gel. I've been a faithful shower gel and body wash user since I was in high school and first discovered the magic of Caress. As I've gotten older, that love has only deepened, to the point that I have an entire rack of my three-tiered shower caddy dedicated solely to shower gels. At any given time, I have about 6-8 different ones at the ready. (What can I say, I like options!) And one of my current favorites? Jurlique Restoring Shower Gel in Lemon, Geranium & Clary Sage.

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