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In today’s economy, coming up with enough money for a down payment and closing costs can be challenging, especially for younger and first-time home buyers. It’s not uncommon for home buyers to borrow money from family or close friends to help with the costs of purchasing a home.  In this video, Christian Alvarez, a Mortgage Advisor at […]

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How true!!! I am so guilty of this.  On days that I don’t teach or get up and go take a class immediately, I get busy in my computer – sitting on my bootie.   And despite my best intentions, I never get my own workout in. Why????  I LOVE barre!  I own two studios and […]

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Community Contributor Spotlight: Tulasi Browning Tulasi Browning, Salon Coordinator and Beauty Advisor at Gila Rut Aveda Salon in Carmel Valley, has always loved letting her creative juices flow.  In high school, she developed a deep-rooted passion for journalism, which she continued to nourish throughout her collegiate career at San Diego City College through working with […]

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The Carmel Valley Life held its first Local Leaders Group meeting last week at Mia Francesca’s in the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center.  It was a great night full of fun, food, and lots of innovative and inspiring individuals who are passionate about bringing the community of Carmel Valley together. Local leaders, contributors and sponsors […]

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Everyone has a few things to be thankful for.  A few may not seem like a lot, but a few always makes a big difference.  Take for example: a few extra pennies to transform that 97 cents into a dollar; Or a few extra votes, to completely change the outcome on election day; how about […]

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With the holidays coming just around the corner, there’s no denying the fact that most of us our probably going to eat a lot more than what we normally do.  It’s hard to say no to an extra serving (or two!) of grandma’s delicious sweet potato pie when she only makes it once a year!  […]

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The San Diego Children’s Choir (SDCC) will perform its annual Holiday Concert and Community Sing-along on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at The First United Methodist Church of San Diego in Mission Valley.  The children will sing selections from Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and include traditional favorites such as The First Noel, Joy to the World and Silent […]

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What do “trust your gut when it’s time to bail”, “the hardest part is getting out there”, and “don’t always believe your friends when they say go for it” have in common?  Each of these phrases can be related to dating or surfing. Carmel Valley resident, Nancy Spooner Bsharah and San Diegan, Tara Brouwer combine […]

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The estate plans of the rich and famous regularly make the news.  The battles surrounding Michael Jackson’s estate are no secret, and Whitney Houston’s estate plan (or lack thereof) has received criticism this past year.  The newsworthiness of these celebrities seems to indicate that only the wealthy need an estate plan.  That couldn’t be farther […]

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1 Billion Thirsty, a Del Mar based non-profit, is a grass roots movement devoted to making their name obsolete by raising awareness and funds to support clean water organizations working in developing countries. There are currently almost 1 billion people around the world who are living without access to clean and safe drinking water, and […]

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Sorrento Valley Fearless Speaking Guru Dana Bristol-Smith, executive director of Leap to Success, informs Hera Hub members her secret to successfully keeping your audience engaged. Do you ever look at your audience and see people ready to nod off?  Do they have that far away, eyes glazed over look?  Are they just waiting for it […]

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Located directly behind Torrey Hills High School, the Torrey Highlands Park is a perfect place for Carmel Valley residents to unwind after a long day of work.  This beautiful neighborhood park comes complete with a jungle gym, sand pits, barbecue grills, and tons of grassy lawn areas for dogs to roam! Because Torrey Highlands Park […]

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