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Pacific Highlands Ranch – A Community on the Move

October 19, 2012 No Comment

On Carmel Valley’s eastern side, the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch is a shining example of true community spirit and is leading the way towards an exciting future for Carmel Valley. Residents already enjoy a neighborhood that offers a perfect San Diego climate (no June gloom or May grey to be found), picturesque hiking and […]

“Teen Bumps”

October 19, 2012 No Comment

First come the “kid bumps” (those times when a child’s behavior triggers the parent to actually enforce change to avoid further setbacks in development), and then the dreaded “teen bumps” which is a whole different animal. This is because they aren’t those cute little kids anymore acting up. Instead, it’s some mutated organism stuck between childhood and […]

Del Mar Farmer’s Market – from Produce to Education

October 17, 2012 No Comment

There is something about a farmer’s market that I just love. I’m not sure if it’s the idea of supporting local farmers, being able to buy organic fresh produce or just seeing some of the same vendors every week and developing a personal relationship with them. I recently stumbled across the Del Mar Farmer’s Market, […]

Fool-Proof Gourmet Weeknight Fitness Meal

October 17, 2012 No Comment

10-Minute Gluten-Free Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro The flavor of fresh tomatoes sautéed with garlic and fresh basil is one of my favorite Italian dishes. It’s one of the rare lighter dishes you can find on Italian menus everywhere, but still gluten pasta is something that adds an unneeded bloat! If you haven’t tried quinoa pasta yet […]

History and Heritage found in America’s Heartland

October 16, 2012 No Comment

Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough.” Mark Twain On a lukewarm Kentucky evening beneath a full moon, crickets chirp and a trio of musical locals sings bluegrass. The setting is a wrap-around porch. You’re rocking in a chair and sipping fine bourbon. It’s a made-for-movie moment […]

Healthy Chats – Shedding Light on “Growing Up”

October 15, 2012 No Comment

Healthy Chats for Girls: Shedding Light on Puberty Growing up can definitely be a confusing time for both children and their parents. Children are beginning to notice different changes happening to their bodies, such as hair starting to grow in new places and their voices cracking. This period of time can definitely be embarrassing for […]

Energizing Enterprise – Save Me Products

October 14, 2012 No Comment

Offices along High Bluff and El Camino Real in Carmel Valley have become popular locations for law firms to open offices. Can’t really blame them for not wanting to go downtown every day and many of their clients live and/or work nearby. It was not too long ago that the Knobbe law firm hosted a […]

Don’t Bury your Estate Plan with You

October 11, 2012 No Comment

Tips to avoid loss of important documents. Imagine your family trying to search stacks of paper in your home to find your estate plan. In those stacks, they find nothing but old bills. They turn to your rolodex and find a business card for an attorney. They call that office in hopes it was your […]

Local Leaders Group – The Eyes and Ears of the Community

October 10, 2012 No Comment

Carmel Valley is a unique community full of inspirational, highly motivated residents and business professionals who constantly strive to serve and lead the community. After having the opportunity to meet these amazing people and work alongside them, I knew that I needed to bring together these awesome individuals and form a Local Leaders Group! The […]

PAC of Angels III Event – Sunday, Oct. 14th

October 10, 2012 No Comment

PAC of Angels III Event Happening This Sunday, Oct. 14th The Alex Capozza “Pay it Forward” Memorial Fund will be the beneficiary of this Sunday’s tennis tournament and BBQ fundraiser sponsored by the Pacific Athletic Club in Carmel Valley. Tennis is from 9:00 to 12:30pm with participants choosing between The Pacific Athletic Club, Morgan Run […]

Community Service Day Fair Unites People of All Ages!

October 9, 2012 No Comment

Real Living Lifestyles does more than just sell homes and provide great customer service. They strongly believe in giving back to the community and making the communities around them better. This past weekend Real Living Lifestyles hosted their 11th Annual Community Service Day Fair in the parking lot of the Torrey Hills Shopping Center. The […]

“Rancho” – La Puerta, That Is!

October 9, 2012 No Comment

Like Cher and Madonna, a one-word name suffices. Say “Rancho” in the spa world and the assumption is Rancho La Puerta. A first-class fitness and health spa mere miles from the U.S.’s southern border, it’s in the town of Tecateat, the base of 3,885-foot Mt. Kuchumaa—revered and named by Native Americans as “the exalted high […]