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Timing…The Key to Success for Dance & Life

November 21, 2014 No Comment

In dance, everything is timing. You hear it each time you walk through the classroom or rehearsal hall…5, 6, 7 8! To be in perfect time will more likely translate into a perfect performance. Another kind of “timing” also contributes to a dancer’s progress and success. That one deals with the battle all of us […]

Interview with San Diego Police Chief, Shelley Zimmerman

November 13, 2014 No Comment

Two weeks ago Felena had the opportunity to have an interview with San Diego’s first female Police Chief, Shelley Zimmerman. Police Chief Zimmerman described how she ended up in sunny San Diego from Ohio. She went through her one of her first cases where she went undercover at a local San Diego high school to put a stop […]

2015 Feng Shui Cure for the Earth Sheep Year

November 12, 2014 No Comment

Have you noticed that your luck may have changed recently, for better or for worse, in your personal or business life? Why? Because we are now approaching the end of the Wooden Horse 2014, and welcoming the Earth Sheep, which is going to be on February 19, 2015. Now, it is time to tune up […]

Three Benefits Five Minutes of Stretching Each Day Will Improve Your Health

October 23, 2014 No Comment

Have you ever noticed that one of the first things your dog or cat does in the morning is a big long stretch? Animals are very intuitive. They are in touch with their bodies and know what their bodies need to feel well. In our Fit in 60 Barre classes, occasionally clients are busy and […]

Make Space for Risk in the Life of Your Middle-Schooler

October 10, 2014 No Comment

Middle School. I know no one who would be willing to relive those awkward, anxious years. Changing bodies, changing classes, changing circles of friends. More hormones, more homework, more stress. And, as parents who have lived through it, it’s natural for us to want to minimize the discomforts of adolescence for our children. And it’s […]

Three Easy Ways to Get More Sleep Tonight and Feel Better Tomorrow

October 9, 2014 No Comment

One thing I hear from clients over and over again is how tired they are. It’s due to so many things. First, we are just OVER extended! Between work, kids’ activities, social obligations, and more – clients often say that they just feel like they can’t keep up. When you haven’t had enough sleep – […]

A Straighter Smile Can Also Mean a Healthier Smile

September 30, 2014 No Comment

Many of us get our teeth cleaned at a dental office at least twice a year. Many times, the areas that we struggle trying to brush and floss are the same areas the dental hygienist struggles with as well. Sometimes the problem can be poor restorations, but the majority of the time it is due […]

The Five Factors of Credit Scoring

September 23, 2014 No Comment

Credit scores are comprised of 5 factors. Points are awarded for each component, and a high score is most favorable. There are three bureaus and each one may factor the scores slightly different. Occasionally you may find that some credit information is only reported to 1 or 2 bureaus, instead of all 3. This is […]

Important Things to Consider Before Starting a New Business

September 16, 2014 No Comment

As an attorney with a practice focusing on Business Law and Estate Planning, I have met a fair share of individuals who have started businesses without doing the proper legwork and without knowing what they were getting themselves into. Before long, problems with business partners, legal issues, and money issues throw the business into a […]

Meet New People & Gain Exposure for Businesses

September 4, 2014 No Comment

Hi. My name is Mary Stovall. I’m a part of Carmel Valley Life because it’s an opportunity for me to meet new people that I don’t know and also, for exposure for my business. I teach people how to use Google+ either on a personal or small business level. It’s always fun, always really lots […]

How Feng Shui Can Affect Your Health

August 19, 2014 No Comment

Did you know that your home can affect your health? Ever wonder why, when you are in one home, you feel energized, and when you are in another, you feel your energy zaps away? Take a look at your home. First thing is to clear your clutter. Clean your home thoroughly. Use colors to energize […]

The History of Credit Scoring

August 7, 2014 No Comment

The origin of credit scoring dates back to the 1950’s. The purpose of its design was to provide lenders with financial profiles on consumers who wished to borrow money. The structure of the credit scoring model seeks to reflect the likelihood of an individual to pay off debt without being more than 90 days late […]