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Summer Serenades Concert Features Interactive Music Playlist

July 26, 2013 No Comment

The 2013 Summer Serenades Concert Series put on by the Carmel Valley Recreation Council for over 20 years is in full swing! To celebrate the concert series Kilroy, a sponsor of the event on Sunday, July 28th has created a Spotify music playlist of songs that celebrate summer. Kilroy is excited to sponsor this event […]

Luxury Living: 13195 Seagrove San Diego CA 92130

July 25, 2013 No Comment

Everyone’s heard of the expression “Location – location – location” when it comes to making a wise real estate purchase. And it’s no secret that Carmel Valley has become a destination of choice for buyers wanting their children to be enrolled in San Diego’s best schools. Well this stunning executive home in Huntington Heights has […]

Are Dental Implants Too Expensive?….Not Really!

July 23, 2013 No Comment

The typical response that a dental patient will give me when I present dental implants as an option for treatment is “aren’t dental implants too expensive?” A report published as the lead article in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments for tooth […]

Art & Framing by Munro Gallery Highlights Featured Artists

July 22, 2013 No Comment

Because of their large selection of the finest quality custom framing choices, the artisans are able to create a unique frame that will truly highlight and showcase your artwork, pictures, and other precious memorabilia. No matter what the occasion calls for, Art & Framing by Munro Gallery can put together a gorgeous custom piece for you! […]

Kindness is Everything

July 18, 2013 No Comment

“Kindness, I’ve discovered, is everything in life”. This quote has been very meaningful to me these past few weeks. Two weeks ago my boyfriend went to propose to me. We were at the beach where we regularly spend time together and walk our dog. He went out for a quick surf and I met him […]

Building Self-Reliance In Children

July 17, 2013 No Comment

Virtue, developmental milestone, or perhaps the single most valuable human trait, self-reliance is about the capacity to self-care. Once a child has achieved the notion of existing independently from their caregivers, the optimal parenting position is to assist their child in learning how to transition from receiving and internalizing love and nurturance to applying this […]

Residence Inn by Marriott Hosts Networking Event

July 16, 2013 1 Comment

On July 11, 2013, The Carmel Valley Life visited with Nancy Wasko – President of the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce – to see first-hand some of the wonderful networking opportunities that are available to Carmel Valley businesses. The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce serves Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Sorrento Valley, Rancho Santa […]

Betting on the Ponies at the Del Mar Races

July 15, 2013 No Comment

July is my favorite summer month, primarily because it is the start of many months where San Diego’s weather is at its best. May gray and June gloom have been swept away with the tide and replaced with pristine blue skies and perfect seventy-five-degree weather. The month starts off with a bang – quite literally […]

How Stress Affect Your Body

July 12, 2013 No Comment

Not all stress is bad. A 20 minute work out for a fit and trim 65-year old is good stress. The same workout for an out-of-shape 35-year old would likely be bad stress. Whether your body considers stress good or bad is largely a function of how well it can accommodate it. Ultimately, this ability […]

5 Things Tweens Want to Hear (But Would Never Admit)

July 11, 2013 No Comment

If you’re a parent of a child who’s age just cracked the double digits, you may have noticed their opinion of you might be slipping into the ’embarrassing’ category more and more each day. What did you ever do? Probably nothing, but as your child’s sense of self changes you can expect their view of […]

North County DanceArts Presents Annual Showcase “Fly”

July 10, 2013 No Comment

San Diego, California, June 20, 2013: Award winning North County DanceArts, Inc. celebrates 33 years of providing the best in dance instruction in all of San Diego County closing with an annual showcase, “FLY”. The showcase is open to the public on Saturday, July 27th with a matinee performance at 12:00 noon and an evening performance […]

Slimmer Summer Cocktails

July 10, 2013 No Comment

It’s that time of year! Summer barbeques, days at the beach – just time to be sociable with friends. During the summer, we often eat less volume, just because the heat causes us to be less hungry. Unfortunately, we normally make up for it with high calorie social events that include nuts, hot dogs, milkshakes, […]