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Carmel Country Highlands: Community Spotlight

March 25, 2013 No Comment

Located in perhaps the most prime section of Carmel Valley real estate, Carmel Country Highlands can lay claim to having some of the best ocean and canyon views in all Carmel Valley. Bordered on all sides by lush, protected nature preserve canyons the residents of Carmel Country Highlands enjoy a built-in “playground” that offers great […]

Hiking Mount Woodson in Poway

March 22, 2013 No Comment

While San Diego is known for its beaches, there is so much more natural beauty to enjoy beyond the sand and water. For months I’ve stared enviously at pictures that friends have taken from the top of Mount Woodson and on Potato Chip Rock. But I never made it to the hike because…it’s in Poway. […]

Spring Eats – Eat Well. Feel Good

March 21, 2013 No Comment

Spring is in full bloom, Summer is quickly approaching and many of us have healthy eating on the mind. The Carmel Valley and Del Mar area are graced with quite a few healthy lunch spots that are the perfect fix to help you eat well and feel good. SOUPLANTATION The create-your-own fresh salad restaurant has […]

Even the #1 Golfer, Rory McIlroy, Can Get a Toothache!

March 20, 2013 No Comment

Imagine you are in entered in a golf tournament to win over a million dollars and you get a toothache. It can happen to anyone, even the world’s #1 golfer in the world. At last weeks PGA golf tournament, Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Honda Classic golf tournament. He was not playing that well in the second round, […]

March in the Garden

March 19, 2013 No Comment

March, for me, is a month for garden preparation. I feed my soil with compost and fertilize my plants with organics like alfalfa pellets, bone meal, blood meal, Epsom salts, and anything else I have lying around from the previous year. I put it all together in my wagon, mix it up and portion it out to […]

Kid Authors Seeking Support for Their Latest Book

March 18, 2013 No Comment

As Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and Game of Thrones fans can tell you, there just aren’t many sci-fi or fantasy books written for younger kids. So, what’s a geek parent to do? Well, how about writing a sci-fi picture book for all those young future geeks? And that’s just what a […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March 15, 2013 1 Comment

Discover women who have made a difference. Celebrate Women’s History Month with your sons and daughters! Introduce them to 5 Amazing Women – Mae Jemison: The First Black Woman Astronaut It’s important to let your child know that Astronauts aren’t born — they go to school and learn about science just like everyone else! Dr. […]

Transferring Assets to Your Trust

March 14, 2013 No Comment

Creating your revocable living trust is the first step of your estate planning. Once you sign your trust, however, there is additional work to be done. A trust needs to be funded with the property you want the instructions in your trust to apply to. Simply attaching a list of your assets as a schedule […]

“Working Together To Give Back”

March 13, 2013 No Comment

Torrey Pines High School Student Organization Leaders Rally Together for Big Bake Sale Fundraiser It’s no secret that local high school students are enthusiastic with their volunteerism, and recently many Torrey Pines High School students took the words “community service” to the next level. Planning for what is becoming an annual community-wide bake sale fundraiser […]

Favorite Quick Dinner – in Five Minutes or Less!

March 12, 2013 No Comment

Pan Seared Salmon and Veggies At Fit in 60 Pilates and Barre, we feel very strongly that in order to achieve your health and weight loss goals, both fitness and nutrition must be incorporated. So often, clients come in and tell me they are taking four classes a week, but leave class and eat whatever […]

Miracle Taco to Benefit Rady Children’s Hospital

March 11, 2013 No Comment

En Fuego Del Mar’s Miracle Taco Benefits Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, March 11, 2013…The ladies of the Del Mar Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary are teaming up with En Fuego Cantina and Grill in Del Mar to fundraise for Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego Emergency Department. For the entire month of March, […]

CCA Envision Theatre Presents “Avenue Q: School Edition”

March 8, 2013 No Comment

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “Avenue Q: School Edition” In the Proscenium Theatre Mar 21 – Mar 30, 2013 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2012) – Award-winning Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Theatre is thrilled to present Avenue Q – School Edition, Guest Directed by Dana Carr, with Musical Direction by Stephanie Sabin, Puppetry Direction by […]