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Carmel Valley stands out as San Diego’s finest family neighborhood, defined by its collection of community parks and excellent public and private schools.  In the heart of Carmel Valley sits Ashley Falls Elementary School and Park.  It has for years been recognized as one of the state’s top schools, with performance scores exceeding 90% in […]

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Recently I read an article and survey by a top recruiter who put an emphasis on first and lasting impressions.  Some of the stats are a bit shocking, but I’ve always heard between 30-65% of what people think of us is based on appearance.  Confidence is essential, and looking great plays into that as well. Handshake /Posture/ Appearance  (33%) […]

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Since Carmel Valley first came to be in the 1980’s, the community has always had Del Mar Heights Road as its natural “equator” line separating the northern and southern neighborhoods.  The area to the north was dubbed Del Mar Highlands, because while Carmel Valley was just getting on the map many considered it a natural […]

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Carmel Valley is located in Northern San Diego and is situated in a area that allows for its residents a coastal living lifestyle.  Literally minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Carmel Valley is a great place to not only spend your summers but to live year round.  There is no […]

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The term REFINANCE can be misleading.  It doesn’t involve re-working an existing mortgage, but rather taking out a brand new loan.  Basically, you will be paying off the old loan with a whole new loan.  Which means the refinance process will be very similar to the one you went through when getting your original mortgage. In […]

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This month’s post is dedicated to the moms (and dads) of teenage girls.  While we usually complain about this age group’s mood swings, angst-y attitudes and general rolling-of-the-eyes, it’s important to remember that the pressures on young females are complex and intense.  Yes, their opportunities for achievement are greater than ever before, but so are […]

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As a Carmel Valley resident for almost 30 years I’ve watched our town grow right before my 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 […]

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My children ages 3 & 4 love Halloween!  It is one of their most favorite times of the year.  One of our Halloween traditions is collecting Halloween books to read each Halloween holiday season to teach not only my own children but the preschoolers at FasTracKids about Halloween. Top 10 Halloween Book Picks for Preschoolers […]

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Just exactly what is entitlement?  Entitlement is when a child assumes that he or she is deserving of something that they have not earned.  In other words, they assume they should receive something for the mere fact of being who they are.  Within this paradigm, there is not a causal relationship between good effort and […]

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Many times people don’t realize how important it can be to find a great family dentist they are happy with and stay loyal to that practice.  While they may want the same “family doctor” for their primary care or pediatrician for their children’s entire first 18 years, they may hop around from dentist to dentist, […]

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On a recent visit to Torrey Hills Chiropractic, our friend and yours, David Moya mentioned he had pulled a muscle in his back while doing some kick boxing.  He felt sore and decided to see a massage therapist over the weekend.  After the session, he still felt a significant amount of discomfort.  He knew this […]

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Melissa Murray is a member of the Sorrento Valley Hera Hub in San Diego.  She is the CEO and founder of Styleology Group, a style image and personal branding firm specializing in strategically wardrobing CEOs, industry leaders, executives, sales teams and media personalities. Hera Hub: Tell us about your career path. Melissa: About a year […]

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