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Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas: An Exceptional Experience

February 27, 2013 No Comment

Carmel Valley has the reputation of being a destination for many activities not the least of which involves some exceptional entertainment Cinepolis luxury cinemas is one of these exceptional experiences! This theater completely revolutionizes the concept of movie theaters combining the big screen experience with a high-end home theater atmosphere Their goal is to paper their customers in an intimate comfortable environment. The Theater has an […]

Central Carmel Valley: Community Spotlight

February 26, 2013 No Comment

Many Carmel Valley residents have watched this community grow right before their eyes – with new developments, roads and community facilities added year by year. One thing that hasn’t changed though is the strong heart of Carmel Valley, the collection of shopping centers, parks, homes and condos located south of Del Mar Heights and north of Highway […]

4 Simple Changes to Lose More Weight in the Next Sixty Days

February 26, 2013 No Comment

At Fit in 60 Pilates and Barre, our focus is on TOTAL body transformation in less than 60 days! If you feel like you are doing the work, but the scale isn’t moving, maybe you’re missing something small? I have struggled with my weight my entire life – and likely always will – but here are […]

Gardening Tips: February 2013

February 25, 2013 No Comment

My name is Stevie Hall. I am a new contributor to The Carmel Valley Life and will be writing about gardening in the Carmel Valley area. I will share seasonal gardening suggestions and will tell you about local garden and nursery resources. February is still a good month for planting cool season vegetables and annuals […]

Wine Tasting in Italy Right Here in San Diego

February 22, 2013 1 Comment

Living in San Diego where the weather is perfect virtually 365 days a year, I look for ways to get outside every chance I get. For me, this is especially crucial during those five days of the week where I sit inside staring at a computer for 8-plus hours. Does this sound like your life? […]

Perry’s Previews IMAX Film “Flight of the Butterflies”

February 22, 2013 No Comment

Have you ever seen a monarch butterfly flying in the sky and wonder where they all fly off to? Dr. Fred Urquhart, a researcher, spend decades trying to figure out the mystery of the most incredible migration on earth: the flight of the butterflies. The new IMAX film “Flight of the Butterflies” tells the compelling […]

What is Probate & Why You Want to Avoid It?

February 21, 2013 No Comment

What is Probate? A common goal of estate planning is to avoid probate. But what exactly is probate? Probate is a court-supervised process for gathering a decedent’s assets, paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the remaining balance to the decedent’s beneficiaries. The process ultimately requires proving a will to be valid, obtaining a court […]

How Color Influences What We Buy

February 21, 2013 No Comment

It’s that annoying realization: “Wait, did I really just buy that because of the cool packaging or because I like that color?” Chances are yes, you just did. You just got color-fooled. But don’t worry, it was no simple trick, scores of psychologists have been at work setting up these intricate, appealing traps for decades. We are a […]

Souplantation to Debut Fresh New Look & Menu!

February 20, 2013 1 Comment

Souplantation in Del Mar Debuts a Fresh New Look & Menu Items During Grand Re-Opening Event on February 28 ~ Preview of New Items, Cooking Demo from Raw Foods Chef Joy Houston, Gift Bags for First 100 Guests & Chance to win FREE MEALS FOR A YEAR! ~ WHAT: The Souplantation Del Mar location is […]

When Parents Doubt Their Children

February 20, 2013 No Comment

The experience of self-doubt is perhaps one of the most compromising of all human emotions. Habitual doubt can lead to depression, anxiety, and even unhealthy relationships. In other words , the experience of doubt can easily make someone give up their most desired wishes leading to the experience of settling or relinquishing one’s dreams. So, […]

Transaction Timelines: Financing Deadlines Tips

February 19, 2013 No Comment

Transaction Timelines: Tips for hitting your Home Financing Deadlines Closing a mortgage loan is one of the last phases of the home buying process, but one of the most important, as you cannot purchase a home without the money to back it up. Having a strong understanding of what makes up the home closing process […]

The Super Bowl and Babylandia – Who Knew?

February 19, 2013 No Comment

As I watched bits and pieces of the Super Bowl, the commercial of Babylandia caught my attention. So this is where babies come from? Ha!! The dreaded questions posed to parents, which we all try to avoid. Now we have one more version of the story – BABYLANDIA!! The makers of the commercial actually got […]