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The Dangers to Pets and People Left in a Closed Vehicle

June 24, 2014 No Comment

While curiosity might kill a cat, a routine stop at a convenience store can be deadly for a dog, child, elderly person, or others with medical issues during the hot summer months. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) spokesman John Van Zante will demonstrate the danger when he locks himself in a closed vehicle this Thursday, […]

Who Make’s Your Pets Food, and Why it Matters

June 23, 2014 No Comment

There was a very cool graphic that circulating on social media last week. The image visually demonstrates which corporations produce which pet foods. The major pets food manufacturers represented are Mars, Del Monte Foods, Nestle and Colgate-Palmolive. Perhaps you’re asking yourself, who cares who produces my dog’s pets food? We care. Dog food is not […]

Did You Know Baking a Cake Can Make Your Child Smarter?

June 20, 2014 No Comment

5 Reasons You Should Be Baking A Cake With Your Kids Today: Increase chances your kids will eat. If a child knows exactly what’s inside the food they are eating, they will be more likely to try it. As you add ingredients, tell you child what you are adding. You can also let them taste […]

Adopt a Cat and Save “9 Lives for 10 Dollars” – RCHS

June 20, 2014 No Comment

Adopt a cat or kitten this month and get nine lives for only ten dollars at the local humane society. June is “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.” Between now and the end of June 30th your Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dropping the adoption fee for every cat and kitten in the Cattery to only $10. […]

The Importance of Dance, Music and the Arts in Our Local Schools

June 19, 2014 No Comment

It is good to be back in the writer’s chair again. I want to thank David Moya and his incredible and supportive staff for allowing me to take some time from my regular articles appearing on The Carmel Valley Life website to spend additional time with my wife as we tended to the needs of […]

“Furry & Fabulous” Charity Pet Fashion Show Starring 100 Adoptable Dogs

June 18, 2014 No Comment

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Local non-profit organization Furry Foster, in partnership with Almost Home Animal Rescue, is hosting the “Furry & Fabulous” Pet Fashion Show at Dirty Dogs Carmel Valley on Saturday June 21, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM for animal lovers of all ages. Guests can watch adoptable dogs strut their tails down the […]

Carmel Valley Dentist – ObamaCare and Dentistry

June 18, 2014 No Comment

Dental practices and the public alike are navigating the maze of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as ObamaCare and how its healthcare mandates relate to dentistry. As part of the ACA, dental care for children is cited as one of the 10 essential health benefits, but the reality is that pediatric dental plans […]

Del Mar – A Bustling Beach Community

June 17, 2014 No Comment

Just 18 miles north of downtown San Diego, lies one of the most beautiful, romantic beach communities in the world; Del Mar. While this little coastal gem may only be two square miles, it is filled with a rich culture and history, beautiful beaches and the world-renowned Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, “where the turf meets […]

A Carmel Valley Teacher Becomes the Lesson

June 9, 2014 No Comment

In 12-minutes on stage, a Carmel Valley teacher provides a lesson that will last for a lifetime for his students and thousands watching online. In his TEDxYouth@SanDiego talk, Mark Raines speaks for the first time about a speech impediment he developed in 2011, after a lifetime as a public speaker, including 8 years as a TV anchor/reporter […]

San Diego Graduations, Recitals, Proms and Anniversaries!

June 6, 2014 No Comment

It’s that time of the year once again. No, not the Holidays, but the end of another school year in San Diego and all the events that follow. From recitals, end of year school parties, proms and graduations. Everybody is excited and if not, at least relieved, that another school year has come to an […]

3 Quick, Easy Things Carmel Valley Moms Can Do to Be Happier & Healthier This Week!

June 5, 2014 No Comment

As we are rounding out May, it seems appropriate that we take a final moment to really thank and appreciate all our Carmel Valley Moms. As I get older, Mother’s Day is one of my treasured holidays because I often get so busy in my life, that I forget to smell the roses and thank […]

Big Government and Small Business: 3 Lessons Learned During Obama’s Presidency

June 3, 2014 No Comment

Whether you’re for or against his legislation, Obama and big government has had a powerful impact on entrepreneurship and small business. As a small business owner and franchisor of Hera Hub, I am surrounded by hundreds of entrepreneurial women. This allows me to have my finger on the pulse of the small business community, keeping […]