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Middle School.  I know no one who would be willing to relive those awkward, anxious years.  Changing bodies, changing classes, changing circles of friends.  More hormones, more homework, more stress.  And, as parents who have lived through it, it’s natural for us to want to minimize the discomforts of adolescence for our children.  And it’s […]

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One thing I hear from clients over and over again is how tired they are. It’s due to so many things.  First, we are just OVER extended!  Between work, kids’ activities, social obligations, and more – clients often say that they just feel like they can’t keep up.  When you haven’t had enough sleep – […]

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It is important to create peace and harmony in your life by selecting a home that will nourish your body, mind, heart and spirit.  With life quickening every day, people are looking to escape from the rat race and relax and create a personal home sanctuary for themselves and their family to rejuvenate their body. […]

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Crust Pizzeria Opens Long Awaited Second Location in Carmel Valley!!! A few weeks ago, contributors and associates of The Carmel Valley Life were treated to a very special preview dinner at Crust that set the stage for a very successful Grand Opening on September 27th at 4 PM. Crust is more than your average neighborhood pizza place. The menu features a creative […]

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The Positive Effects Of Kindergarten Prep Programs Such As FasTracKids For Pre-schoolers According to researchers, the future success of children is determined before they go to elementary school. Throughout these crucial years, the way they learn and develop mentally and socially is critical. It is therefore, no wonder that teachers, researchers, families, and government emphasize […]

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Today in the United States there are 1,200 new women owned businesses open a day. That is drastically up from last years 740 businesses a day. Recently American Express released their 4th Annual Open State of Women-Owned Business Report which had some very encouraging numbers for female entrepreneurs. 4/10 new businesses today are started by women. This means that […]

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In my last column, I started the story of Megan and Kate, and how they have reminded me about what inspires me.  Now I’m going to give you the rest of the story… My husband, Mike, and I have been married 11 years.  He’s a Realtor and I run two barre studios.  So, as business […]

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Many of us get our teeth cleaned at a dental office at least twice a year.  Many times, the areas that we struggle trying to brush and floss are the same areas the dental hygienist struggles with as well.  Sometimes the problem can be poor restorations, but the majority of the time it is due […]

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Hi, I’m Jim Wheeler and I’m the executive director of Tunes for Tots of Southern California. Here behind me you can see Mason Mercer singing. He’s one of our members here in Tunes for Tots of Southern California and what we do is we throw charity concerts for children’s charities all over Southern California, raising […]

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This is Amy Chang, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m here to give you tips on how to cultivate your happiness. Today’s tip is to be mindful of your breathing and doing more deep breathing to help improve your mood. So there are many benefits to deep breathing that we don’t often think about. One […]

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Credit scores are comprised of 5 factors.  Points are awarded for each component, and a high score is most favorable. There are three bureaus and each one may factor the scores slightly different.  Occasionally you may find that some credit information is only reported to 1 or 2 bureaus, instead of all 3.  This is […]

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The photo tip this time around is about height, what height you are shooting at. And a lot of us take photos directly at whatever our natural height is, maybe a little bit lower, maybe a little bit higher if you’re shooting a big group or something. But specifically for summer photos, for kids and […]

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