Cannabis has come a long way in the United States, with 1 in 3 Americans now living in a state where recreational marijuana use is legal. It’s been a meteoric rise for the drug, which was illegal across the nation just 10 years ago. Consumers have access to marijuana for medicinal purposes in 36 states, […]
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Every Pop-Up Drive-in and Outdoor Movie Night in Los Angeles
There are few things as time-tested and classic as the American drive-in movie theater. In fact, we are fast approaching the 100-year anniversary of the very first drive-in theater in the U.S., which first attracted movie-loving motorists in Camden, New Jersey on June 6th, 1933. The blissful weather of Southern California makes it an idyllic […]
Valentine’s Day 2021: 10 Romantic At-Home Date Night Ideas
Valentine’s Day 2021 is rapidly approaching. Here we are again: time to woo your partner-in-crime and show them how much they truly mean to you. What better way to do that than with some quality time. Although Valentine’s Day will look much different than past years, there are still plenty of romantic ways to celebrate […]
Comparing Smart Home Gym Equipment: Mirror vs Tempo vs Tonal
The path towards better overall fitness often starts with baby steps, a brisk walk here, a jog there, some bodyweight exercises. But for those individuals more accustomed to a highly regimented routine of weightlifting and high-intensity workouts, these basic exercises simply are not enough. Treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals are all great forms of cardio, but […]
6 Great Seafood Restaurants in Long Beach
Living on the coast affords Californians great access to fresh seafood, a cuisine that is not only good but good for you! Up and down the coast there are countless establishments serving up sensational seafood, and Long Beach is undoubtedly one such hotspot. Whether you are a crab lover, shrimp pasta aficionado, or a ceviche […]
JohnHart Jumpstart
Having a healthy mind and body is important, especially in these trying times. The Latin phrase Mens sana in corpre sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body) is at the forefront of our approach here at JohnHart. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle is one of our top priorities as we hit the ground running in […]
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
On January 1st, 2021, we ushered in a new year while saying goodbye to 2020. But the turn of the calendar also marks the beginning of an extremely important month in the United States: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In a recent proclamation from the White House, President Trump called upon industry associations, […]
Will the Roaring 20s Repeat? UCLA Economists Say ‘Yes’
As the 2020 year comes to a close, the hope of a better year is on everyone’s minds. All things considered, the bar is low — most of us simply want 2021 to be better than 2020, in any way possible. But there is good news, as UCLA economists debuted an optimistic forecast for the […]
Great Hiking Trails In and Around Los Angeles
Our world has changed since March 2020, in good ways and bad. But one thing that remains largely unchanged? The great outdoors. The many beautiful, meandering hiking trails of Los Angeles are waiting, ready for you to explore, get lost in the wilderness, and maybe even find yourself in the process. If you still aren’t […]
10 Safe Ways to Ring in the New Year
New Year’s Eve this year will likely feel rather different from the NYE celebrations that came before. We are saying goodbye to the year from hell, but we are also ushering in 2021 as quickly as possible. Granted, a turn of the calendar doesn’t magically rid us of the scary news that enters each of […]