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When parents get anxious, children get anxious.  It’s really that simple.  That old adage of “take care of yourself, before trying to take care of others”, applies to parenting as well.  After all, most invested parents in the community of Carmel Valley San Diego will state that parenting is the most important, rewarding, yet most […]

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It was with a bit of trepidation that Carmel Valley resident Cynthia Dial ventured half way around the world to visit Burma, a country where journalists are not exactly extended the welcome mat; but if given the opportunity it’s a country to which she’ll gladly return. I pride myself on being independent.  And I prefer […]

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Adolescent Attitudes

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Attitude (def): Often a parent’s worst nightmare.  Evidence of an “attitude” begins as early as 2 years of age and remains intact through ages 16 to 17 frequently manifesting when a child or adolescent is feeling thwarted, is in a bad mood, tired, or when interrupted of refrained from an activity of their choice.  Many […]

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I want you to love your hair!  Most of us unfortunately, do not.  Growing up I had hair that was unmanageable, unruly and I was constantly searching for the perfect product, the perfect stylist or for a rubber band to just tie it up when I had given up.  I’ve finally learned the secret to […]

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How do you select the right real estate agent for buying or selling your Carmel Valley home?  Well, the market has change considerably over the last five years, and one thing that we’ve learned is that it takes a marketing real estate agent, not just a listing agent, to sell a home. As a team, […]

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Simple Kitchen Tips

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Carmel Valley Kitchen’s hints, tips and suggestions for food that’s easier,  more fun and economical to make, and is absolutely delicious…of course.  These kitchen tips, ideas and suggestions pertain to foods that are readily available in all of our grocery stores in the Carmel Valley San Diego community.  And please email us with questions as […]

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The history of youth Carmel Valley softball in San Diego is relatively short yet worthy of note. Prior to the inception of the game in Carmel Valley, girls who loved softball generally played baseball with Del Mar Little League. In 1989 our community had it’s first season of softball with 100+ players between the ages […]

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Local Carmel Valley Resident Redefines “Active Lifestyle” What comes to mind when you think “active lifestyle”?  For most of us, we begin to think about health and fitness. For those living in the community of Carmel Valley San Diego, this can also mean the hustle and bustle of having kids and taking them from activity […]

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Torrey Pines, An All-Time Local Favorite An eternal explorer, Carmel Valley resident and travel writer Cynthia Dial doesn’t have to travel far for a world-class hiking destination. In quest of travel articles I’ve hiked in some exceptional spots . . . from Maui’s Seven Sacred Pools to British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies to Wilder Kaiser in […]

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Why Healthy Social Skills Are Important For most Carmel Valley San Diego parents, their children developing successful friendships is as important as academic dedication, solid morals, and family values.  But as all adults realize, friendships are both complicated and confusing especially for children as most do not understand that friends are anything but perfect and […]

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If you haven’t already made the commitment, its time to make those annual ‘resolutions’ to get your act together.  This is the year to get put those elastic pants away and into another shape besides round.  No more fooling around, get a gut check! You’re gonna make it happen this year.  Sound familiar? For many, […]

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Jimbo’s Product of the Month Jan 2012 As our environment and food become increasingly saturated with pollutants and chemicals, the body’s mechanisms for elimination of toxins can’t keep up with the chemical deluge. The organs involved in detoxification include the intestines, liver, lymphatic system, kidneys, skin, connective tissue, and respiratory system. Tru Cleanse supports these […]

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