Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Drew Barrymore Just Launched an Affordable Home Collection with Walmart and We Want It All

Just in time for a spring home refresh, Drew Barrymore and Walmart dropped a 200-piece collaboration called Flower Home and it absolutely lives up… Read More

One Perfect Day in Flagstaff: Hopi Art, Dark Skies, Pickled French Fries

The Grand Canyon celebrates its centennial as a national park this year. If you’re planning a trip, don’t write off Flagstaff as simply… Read More

After the Flow: A Post-Kilauea Adventure on Hawaii’s Big Island

A light rain falls on the emerald flank of Mauna Kea, the distant, cloud-crowned mountain that dominates the Island of Hawaii, the Big Island. Read More

Got Allergies? These 10 Low-Pollen Plants Won’t Make You Sneeze

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These 5 Modern Israeli Recipes Go Way Beyond Falafel and Hummus

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This Olympic Swimmer’s Garden Has Everything but a Pool

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Green Cabinets Make This Edwardian Kitchen Renovation Shine

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The Closest Airports to Disneyland—and How to Get to the Park from Each of Them

All roads may lead to Disneyland, but in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the journey from area airports varies in distance, time,… Read More

Southwest May Soon Start Charging for Certain Perks

Southwest Airlines is known—and beloved by many—for its “no-frills” pricing model. The airline has long been a low-cost favorite that has never stooped to… Read More

“Roma” Is More Than Just a Movie—It’s One of Mexico City’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods

Silvia Sanchez, a Mexico City street cleaner, sweeps sticks and leaves into a neat pile in front of a house that would be nondescript if… Read More

Out, Spot! How to Clean Up Pet Stains and Odors

“Dogs have owners; cats have staff,” goes the saying. But the reality is that it can seem like a full-time job staying on top… Read More

Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels Is Finally Open in San Francisco

The much-anticipated property, which is situated in SF’s SoMa neighborhood, is the second Virgin Hotels location in the U.S. after the first… Read More

Where and When to Catch the Desert Wildflower Super Bloom

It’s called a once-in-a-decade event, but Southern California and Arizona are experiencing the second so-called super bloom in three years. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2TCYbFSxN/… Read More

Heavy Rains Bring Millions of Butterflies to Southern California

Everyone knows what April showers bring, but what about a deluge in February and March? The answer is butterflies. Hundreds of thousands of… Read More

West Elm and Rent the Runway Team up for Decor Flexibility

Two well-known names in fashion and decor, Rent the Runway and West Elm, have announced a partnership that may change the way people decorate their… Read More

We’ve Got a Good Feeling about Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Opening May 31

A short time from now, in a galaxy not very far away, the long-awaited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed land will open at… Read More

Nine 2019 James Beard-Nominated Restaurants that Are Actually Affordable

Food prepared by restaurants and chefs deemed extraordinary by critics tends to be … pricy. Such fine dining options in San Francisco and its… Read More

Winter Storms Wash Drought Almost Completely off California Map

Back-to-back storms hammering California this winter have nearly washed drought off the California map. After the recent atmospheric river, only a… Read More

Trader Joe’s Listens to Customer Feedback, Making Big Changes

Tucked inside Trader Joe‘s February 2019 edition of the Fearless Flyer, among the new items and seasonal promotions, was a “not-so confidential memo”… Read More

5 Hacks to Pay a Lot Less for Skiing in the Sierra

With this year’s epic snowfall, a skiing or snowboarding trip to the Sierra is awfully tempting. But for many, lift-ticket prices may appear too… Read More

Spelunking the West: 10 Great Scenic Caves to Explore

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Win Summer with These Mosquito Repellant Plants

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Upscale Comfort Food from One of San Francisco’s Best Chefs

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It’s Been Snowing in the Desert and People Are Losing Their Minds

The West’s desert dwellers are used to sights that make the rest of us do a double-take. Gila monsters in the backyard? Normal. Read More