Looking to venture out with your family this weekend? Check out these fun drive-ins that are starting to kick off the Spring season ahead.

Check out the most popular streaming top picks this month! Some classics to big names, we have you covered!

The Brady Bunch II – A Very Brady Sequel

Where to Watch: Hulu

A man claiming to be Carol’s first husband pays the Brady gang a visit in this 1996 comedy.

Malcolm X

Where to Watch: Hulu

Denzel Washington plays the activist and Nation of Islam leader in Spike Lee’s epic 1992 biographical drama.

Pink Wall

Where to Watch: Youtube+

Orphan Black’s” Tatiana Maslany and Jay Duplass are featured in this modern-day romance that follows a six-year relationship through defining moments they face along the way.

Bad Trip

Where to Watch: Netflix

This hidden camera comedy film is about two best friends who go on a wild road trip to New York. The movie stars Eric Andre, Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery.

Nothing beats redecorating a room and feeling like you’ve walked into a brand-new house. For a fresh look that’s easy on your wallet, we’ve rounded up some clever ideas for decorating on a budget that doesn’t skimp on style.

Tip #1: Bistro Kitchen Table

If you’re tight on space and cash, opt for a small bistro table for your kitchen dining needs instead of a large one. Outfit it with charming chairs, like these comfy wicker ones.

Tip #2: Vintage Bookcase

These bookcases were made out of old peach crates borrowed from a friend’s farm. Simple, stylish, and chic.

Tip #3: Make a Tray

Repurpose mirrors as trays by applying felt backing to their undersides. A chic accent for any room.

Tip #4: Make it Roll

Casters are the ultimate quick-change agents. These babies impart height and mobility to almost anything. Attach ’em to a farm table and voilà: It becomes an extra-large kitchen island with serious moves.

Tip #5: Install A Mirror

A single well-placed mirror has the power to make a small room seem larger. For a custom look on the cheap, have mirrored glass cut to fit a beautiful vintage frame.

Tip #6: Bathroom Display Shelf

Add shelving to your powder room to hold pretty toiletries. Remove the back of an old wine crate or wooden box. Make shelves to fit inside the box, then add a bit of glamour by fastening a gilded frame onto the front of the unit.

Check out some covid-friendly things to do this weekend with your family or quarantine pod!

Desert X

The desert-spanning biennial is back, with premieres of site-specific works from a slate of 13 artists. For its third iteration, Desert X will once again stage outdoor installations across 40 miles of the Coachella Valley from March 12 to May 16. Admission is free and there’s an emphasis on visitor safety (with the exhibitions all being outdoors, that seems like a natural fit). Check out our preview of all of the installations.

Street Food Cinema

Outdoor movie season isn’t canceled—it’s just headed to the drive-in. Seasonal fave Street Food Cinema is making some social-distancing–friendly tweaks to its schedule and parking itself at a few locations for drive-in movie screenings. There are some important rules you’ll need to follow: Guests must remain in their vehicles (except for when going to the restrooms or food trucks) and wear masks when interacting with staff. Cars must park one space apart from each other. And though outside food and beverages are permitted, dogs are not.

Comedy Store Drive-In

Who knows when we’ll again be able to see a dozen headliners in the Main Room or an intimate roast in the Original Room, but in the meantime the Comedy Store taking a weekend trip a few miles east for a weekend of drive-in shows at the Rose Bowl. Between March 26 and 27, the Sunset Strip comedy club will curate three shows in the Pasadena stadium’s parking lot with a lineup that includes Bill Burr, David Spade, Whitney Cummings, Jeff Ross, Iliza Shlesinger, Fortune Feimster, Donnell Rawlings and more.

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Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out these March Top Picks to stream on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, etc.

La Templanza

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

A 10-part romantic historical drama based on the novel by María Dueñas, which is set in 1860 in different world cities. The story revolves around Soledad Montalvo and Mauro Larrea, who embark on adventures across the world.

Lego Marvel Spider-Man; Vexed by Venom

Where to Watch: Netflix

Grab the kids and kick up your feet as you watch Spider-Man save the day and keep the streets of New York City safe from the Green Goblin and Venom.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Genius: Aretha

Check out these La & Valley Eats that are perfect for all occasions. Whether you choose to dine outdoors or take-out, these restaurants will cure every craving.

Mizlala

4515 Sepulveda Blvd, 

Sherman Oaks, CA

Mizlala is a casual Mediterranean spot a few blocks down from The Galleria mall that works for just about every occasion.

Viale dei Romani

623 N La Peer Dr

West Hollywood, CA

Think of Viale dei Romani as a modern trattoria from Tasting Kitchen chef Casey Lane, and located inside the LA Peer Hotel. The coastal-driven menu highlights wood-fired seafood, raw fish preparations, pasta, and pizza.

Pasjoli

2732 Main St

Santa Monica, CA

Fine dining vet Dave Beran serves up an elevated French bistro experience to-go and for dine-in through the pandemic. Find beloved classics like mushroom crepes, lobster bisque, and duck confit on the menu. And don’t forget a chocolate souffle for dessert.

Tatang

10829 Oxnard St

North Hollywood, CA 90403

If you’re completely done with your regular old lunch routine of wet salads and bottled water, try working Tatang into your rotation. The modern Filipino restaurant has a bright space in a stripmall, an affordable menu (most things fall under $15), and excellent food across the board.

Burgers Never Say Die

2388 Glendale Blvd Unit A

Los Angeles, CA

After two years of selling burgers from his backyard and popping up around town, Shawn Nee has an actual restaurant at the edge of Silver Lake where the smash burgers are as good as ever, and so is the CVT soft-serve for dessert.

Blue Table

4774 Park Granada Ste 4

Calabasas, CA

Blue Table is a small Italian deli and market that’s known for the tasty sandwiches as well as the “cheese closet” that provides visitors with access to a range of imported cheeses. With sidewalk seating and communal tables, the atmosphere is an eclectic one that invites socializing with the people you’re sitting next to.

Refresh your decor and boost productivity with these impressive home office improvements.

Tip #1: Divide your Space

Consider a folding style room divider that you can easily pack up and store if your home office converts to a living space when the workday ends. Room dividers are an easy way to separate a workspace from a larger room, hide clutter, and present a less distracting background for virtual meetings.

Tip #2: Utilize wall space for planning

Sometimes a hands-on approach is a way to stay organized and motivated. Instead of doing everything on a computer, try using your wall space as inspiration. Combine sheet metal and a picture frame to create an inexpensive hanging magnetic board perfect for updating to-do lists, keeping project details at hand, and displaying inspiring imagery. 

Tip #3: Reduce stress with house plants

Just one small plant at your desk can help alleviate stress and even encourage you to keep your surface clutter-free. If that’s not reason enough to make room for a botanical friend or three, studies also suggest plants improve productivity in an office setting. Decorate your home office today with houseplants for fresh texture and color.

$1.9 Trillion stimulus plan becomes law – On Thursday President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act. It’s a $1.9 Trillion stimulus plan that includes direct payments of $1,400 for individuals making up to $75,000 a year, and $2,800 for joint tax-filers making up to $150,000 a year. It phases out at $80,000 and $160,000 respectively. Pandemic federal unemployment assistance of an additional $300 per week was extended to September 6, 2021. The child tax credit is expanded to $3,600 for children under six years old, and $3,000 for children six to eighteen years old. Previously the child tax credit was $2,000 per child. There is also an additional $7 Billion for another round of paycheck protection loans and $15 Billion for emergency injury disaster EIDL loans for businesses. It provides $21.25 Billion for local governments to provide rental assistance for lower-income renters. There is also $10 Billion to fund mortgage assistance for lower-income homeowners. There are funds for COVID  vaccinations and testing, as well as assistance for states and cities.  This accounts for just a small percentage of the $1.9 Trillion. It’s by far the largest stimulus plan ever enacted. While investors expect this to supercharge the economy, they also fear higher inflation which is causing interest rates to rise.

Stock markets this week – The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 32,778.64, up 4.1% from 31,496.30 last week. It is up 7% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 3,943.34, up 2.6% from 3,841.94 last week. It is up 5.1% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed the week at 13,319.86, up 3.1% from 12,920.15 last week. It is up 3.4% year-to-date.

U.S. Treasury bond yields – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 1.64%, up from 1.56%  last week. The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 2.40%, up from 2.28% last week. We watch bond yields because mortgage rates often follow treasury bond yields.

Mortgage rates – The March 11, 2021, Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported mortgage rates for the most popular loan products as follows: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.05%, up slightly from 3.02% last week. The 15-year fixed was 2.38%, up slightly from 2.34% last week. The 5-year ARM was 2.77%, up slightly from 2.73% last week.

Home sales – February home sales data will be released next week. Local data for February sales can be viewed on my website. You can search by city or zip code. The numbers are very strong.

Check out some fun DIY Crafts you can do at home that does not involve heavy use of electronics– fun for you and the family!

Bohemian Inspired Vases & Jars 

With a few simple drawing techniques, you too can make these bohemian-inspired jars to elevate the clear vases in your home.

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