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A Field Trip to Old Town

July 28, 2015 No Comment

If you are looking for something to do with your kids this summer, how about a visit to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! I recently took my 2 children there, ages 5 and 7, and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The heart of Old Town recreates the influences of 19th century Mexican and American California. Old […]

Protecting Your IRA or 401k for Your Children

July 8, 2015 No Comment

If you have children and if they inherit your IRA or 401k, they have other options available instead of having to take all of that money immediately upon inheritance out of the IRA or 401k and paying taxes on it. They can stretch out the money they inherit from your account and use it over […]

Best Books for Summer Reading for Grades K-3

June 26, 2015 No Comment

With summer right around the corner, your children can look forward to a summer filled with learning and trips to magical lands. Continue to nurture their love of books with this list of wonderful, diverse books, for grades K-3, that your children won’t want to put down. Happy summer reading! Rude Cakes By Rowboat Watkins. […]

How to Protect Kids from the Sun

May 20, 2015 No Comment

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, and too much exposure during childhood can lead to serious problems later in life. Parents should pay special care to protect their kids when playing […]

A Breathtaking Carmel Valley Home in the Private Torrey Woods Estates Community

May 12, 2015 No Comment

Located at the top of Arroyo Sorrento Road, in the private, gated community of Torrey Woods Estates, sits a beautiful Carmel Valley home; 4459 Rosecliff Place. This 3,810 square foot, two-story Carmel Valley home boasts 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, and is perfectly located in one of Carmel Valley’s most idyllic communities, offering upscale living in a […]

Five Reasons Your Financial Health is Destroying your Physical Health

May 5, 2015 No Comment

Five Reasons Your Financial Health is Destroying your Physical Health and How to Stop It! Have you ever noticed that when you’re worrying about your finances, you aren’t sleeping well, you’re often eating poorly, and your stress level is through the roof? It’s not healthy, you’re not happy – and it feels like your life […]

Magnificent Spanish Style Home in Pacific Highlands Ranch

April 28, 2015 No Comment

Located in the highly desirable community of Pacific Highlands Ranch, in Carmel Valley, sits the magnificent Spanish style home – 5679 Aster Meadows. This 3,187 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home sits in an ideal location at the top of an interior street, is part of the top-rated Solana Beach Unified School District, and is […]

Hera Hub Hosts Re-Launch Party at New Sorrento Valley Location

April 6, 2015 No Comment

Recently, Hera Hub, a spa-inspired, shared workspace for female entrepreneurs, hosted a party to invite its members and the community at large to see their new location at 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Suite 400. Relocating from Sorrento Mesa to Sorrento Valley (to be closer to Carmel Valley, of course), the new space showcases high ceilings, […]

Entrepreneur Shares Story About Starting Vivacity Sportswear

April 3, 2015 No Comment

A few years back I started to play golf, thanks to my husband John, and I had the hardest time trying to find something cute, comfortable and well made to wear on the course. I did not want to dress in shapeless polo shirts – who wants to look like a box! John got tired […]

PizzaRev Debuts Two San Diego Restaurants

March 10, 2015 No Comment

Build-Your-Own Pizza Shop Hosts Grand Openings to Benefit Local High Schools and San Diego Boys and Girls Clubs PizzaRev is bringing a PizzaRev-olution to San Diego. The fast-growing build-your-own artisanal pizza concept will mark the openings of two new restaurants with “Pizzas for a Purpose” fundraising events. On March 5th and March 12th, guests are invited […]

Preparing for Your Child’s Well Child Check-Up and Vaccines

February 20, 2015 No Comment

Well child checks are a routine part of a child’s life. These visits are opportunities to follow their growth and development and to review accurate information regarding their overall health. Topics such as nutrition, bedwetting, parenting, and, of course, vaccinations can all be reviewed at this time. Here are some tips to prepare for these […]

Sportswear for Woman – Vivacity’s Spring 2015 Collection

February 4, 2015 No Comment

I’m Vivian Sayward. I’m here with Christina Zeller of Vivacity, Sportswear for Woman. And we are so excited to talk about our Spring 2015 line. We have great new fabrics, new colors. And Christina’s going to talk a little bit more about each new function and feature of our collection. Christina, let’s start off with […]