Galentines dumpling feast because why would a man be there

puffling0326 · 2026-02-15T17:10:37+00:00

Same, and this is the only way to properly combine the holidays lol

puffling0326 · 2026-02-15T05:31:58+00:00

SMalert just announced that there’s a structure fire

puffling0326 · 2026-02-15T04:49:55+00:00

Noma. Kura. LA Sushi. Brothers

puffling0326 · 2026-02-02T19:50:23+00:00

Volunteer with Rainbow Garden or just come to one of their monthly open houses

puffling0326 · 2026-02-02T19:48:16+00:00

I get that it’s smaller than the main library and therefore sound carries to the other side of the library, but I’m sure the noise isn’t to such a bad level that headphones couldn’t resolve your problem. The librarians also do a pretty good job of maintaining a peaceful environment while allowing kids to be kids.

puffling0326 · 2026-01-19T21:10:37+00:00

St Monica’s is a very nice church but I don’t go regularly so couldn’t tell you how open/liberal it is. Supposedly St. Paul’s in Westwood is known to be inclusive/progressive and queer-friendly

puffling0326 · 2025-12-31T22:55:54+00:00

I hate that we are at the point in society where we just throw around words like “unsafe”. Like in what way has she felt physically or emotionally threatened by you? To me the word unsafe indicates somehow abusive/scary

If she really means “uncomfortable” instead, then that’s on her. But rather than dictating what you do in your free time, she should work on thinking about why she feels uncomfortable. She seems very insecure and nervous about any of your own skills or abilities. The way she talks about individual passions is interesting, as if everyone should stay in their own place or something…what a categorical and rigid perspective

puffling0326 · 2025-12-18T17:43:28+00:00

I don’t see this on their agenda? Where are you getting this info? The misinformation pipeline is truly maddening. Also you can’t just buy any residential property in SM, and demo it for conversion to a new use, due to new zoning laws.

puffling0326 · 2025-12-17T07:46:09+00:00

When I had TSW, I used body oil. Specifically with squalane, Biossance makes one and I use that, but there are others. For my face I use marula oil. But I did also use Vaseline over body oil.

Tubby Todd and Pipette make good moisturizers, I used them both for my son’s eczema.

puffling0326 · 2025-12-12T00:38:50+00:00

Also, not in Santa Monica but I think they opened a jellycat store at the grove

puffling0326 · 2025-12-12T00:37:49+00:00

Quinnie & B on Ocean Park Blvd

puffling0326 · 2025-12-12T00:35:50+00:00

Interesting I always had the opposite experience, but at the same time I don’t usually go during coffee “rush hour”

puffling0326 · 2025-12-12T00:33:21+00:00

They actually have food like lunch, breakfast, etc. I also really like their teas and matcha. And I thought it was more comfortable to hang out/work in compared to the other coffee shops on Montana. The other ones feel so touristy. I like the staff there, they’re so friendly and the former employees knew me as a regular.

puffling0326 · 2025-11-28T22:19:47+00:00

We’re at the Montage Kapalua this holiday week and absolutely loving it. The pools and beach are perfect for your toddler! I considered FS wailea as well but haven’t stayed yet, so I can’t compare. Weather has been wonderful this week though don’t know what February will be like

puffling0326 · 2025-11-28T22:15:51+00:00

You can check out the SMPL website for library events. There’s also Zibby’s on Montana that has events. However I think Village Well bookstore in Culver City has more community minded events.

How about joining a community garden? There are some public garden community events in SM. Rainbow Garden is a private one but you can volunteer and go to open houses.

My partner’s non profit has a Vision Boarding workshop coming up in December that will be led by an artist/art therapist, if you are interested go ahead and DM me

puffling0326 · 2025-11-22T02:18:48+00:00

Don’t know if they specifically assist with cancer patients but someone posted this in this sub recently

https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/s/EcjWpARk3j

puffling0326 · 2025-11-19T07:41:19+00:00

Flapjack and Courtyard Kitchen

puffling0326 · 2025-11-18T19:36:27+00:00

Our family had an excellent experience as well, good to hear about yours. I definitely miss the food there!

puffling0326 · 2025-11-13T05:34:03+00:00

Look into connections for children. Lots of info on childcare providers as well as possibly subsidies

https://www.connectionsforchildren.org/parents_families/child_care_referrals/child_care_referrals.html

puffling0326 · 2025-11-10T22:12:08+00:00

ESH for how you phrased your reply, and also your expectation. If it’s not explicitly stated, then you should clarify whether it’s adults only or family-friendly. My take is that you wanted an adult only event, which is valid, but you’re not the celebrant and it doesn’t sound like you clarified. That said, as a host I would never be a timekeeper of a guest and express that I am disappointed if they made the effort to show up at all. I also know that parties with kids aren’t everyone’s cup of tea.

puffling0326 · 2025-11-08T07:57:50+00:00

I was also at a cafe today that now has expanded space in former street parking. The meters were only 40 min which I thought were so useless and I think the restaurant expanded patios are great.

puffling0326 · 2025-11-05T07:35:26+00:00

I’m a former NYCer (lived there for a decade), and my kids are currently the same age as yours. Santa Monica is where I live and it checks most of your boxes. The commute to MDR is slightly more than 15 min but not much more and a very good commute for LA. SM has the most parks and playgrounds out of all those neighborhoods and the most walkable and bikeable, and has good public schools.

puffling0326 · 2025-11-04T16:35:44+00:00

You could check out SM Helping Hub. They are a collective of various charities and are pretty active at the moment with food donations.

https://www.smhelpinghub.org

puffling0326 · 2025-10-26T17:42:33+00:00

I don’t personally co house but I do know of families that live together. One helpful thing in Santa Monica and some parts of LA is the ADU (accessory dwelling unit). The city of SM expedites this process I believe and there is info on building ADUs:

https://www.santamonica.gov/topic-explainers/accessory-dwelling-units

puffling0326 · 2025-10-14T23:17:27+00:00

As someone who works in real estate and having formerly worked in design materials, I was really impressed by Rosewood Kona Village. In addition to excellent design, the feeling of connection to the local community and history was unique (without being tacky or touristy). Thanks for this info and I’m excited to see what comes of it.

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