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Kid Movie Critic Reviews: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

June 8, 2012 No Comment

Imagine if you are a pirate with a big dream but little talent, and nobody believes you can win anything big. And, to top it off, you just entered yourself into a prestigious contest that made you a laughing stock! That’s exactly what the Pirate Captain, the protagonist of the new Aardman/Sony animation film […]

Fitness Coach Shares “Mel’s Boot Camp” Secrets

June 7, 2012 No Comment

Last Saturday morning at MELS BOOT CAMP, we played awesome music, danced in the sun & worked on our tan (..umm..& David touched up his farmer’s tan…=0 ). We enjoyed fresh cut watermelon and topped it off with a super intense full body fat burning workout! I MUST SAY..WHAT AN AWESOME WAY TO KICK OFF […]

On A Mission to Give a Voice to Children on the Streets

June 5, 2012 No Comment

Hushed silence falls over the audience as the screens slide into place—double projections of a woman walking along a fence, looking off ahead as she says, “I feel so torn up that I come back here and it’s still the same… worse… the same.. worse.” The picture then fades to the name of documentary: Carissa. […]

FIDF to Host 2nd Annual Guys Night Out Poker Tournament

June 4, 2012 No Comment

SAN DIEGO, CA – On Thursday, June 7th 2012, the San Diego chapter of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) will host their second annual Guys Night Out at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. In addition to the signature poker tournament that serves as the main event at the Guys Night Out fundraiser, […]

Ronda’s Closet: Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy

June 1, 2012 No Comment

Brighten your summer wardrobe by heading on over to Ronda’s Closet, located in the Piazza Carmel shopping center. This amazing boutique not only offers affordable, contemporary pieces for women of all ages, but it also gives back to the community in a variety of different ways. Ronda’s Closet, first started out of the home of […]

Social Security & An Uncertain Future

May 31, 2012 No Comment

This is a time of great change and economic uncertainty in America. With the stock market taking us on a loop-deloop rollercoaster ride, two polar opposite economic philosophies fighting it out in the Halls of Congress, and the passage of huge, high-impact healthcare legislation with consequences that will not be understood clearly for years, the […]

Summer Programs at the Local Rec Centers!

May 31, 2012 No Comment

With summer just around the corner and school being out for a couple of months, you may find yourself searching for some kind of extracurricular activities to keep your kids active and entertained. Lucky for you, Ocean Air Recreation Center and Carmel Valley Community Park and Recreation Center is offering a variety of different classes, […]

Kid Entertainment Critic Returns to Cinepolis

May 29, 2012 1 Comment

Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, located in the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center in Carmel Valley, has completely transformed the movie going experience, taking everything great about going to the movies and adding a sense of luxury and comfort. Please continue reading below… Perry Chen, a local Kid Critic and a contributor for The Carmel Valley Life, returns […]

Heaven in Your Mouth: Visit Chuao Chocolate Café!!!

May 25, 2012 No Comment

Whether you are craving some delicious chocolate or searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, Chuao Chocolate Café is the place to go!!! Chuao (pronounced Chew- wow) Chocolate Café has three locations throughout Northern San Diego County. The first location, in Encinitas, opened 10 years ago and quickly became a favorite of many […]

Summertime Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

May 23, 2012 No Comment

Children are naturally inquisitive and curious. The early childhood years are a window of opportunity for parents to take advantage in boosting their child’s responsiveness to learning. Parents can begin the process at home at an early age with their child.As summertime is quickly approaching be sure to schedule time daily to read with your […]

A Little Van Gogh in Carmel Valley

May 18, 2012 No Comment

Escape to the world of Van Gogh’s painting Iris, by visiting the restaurant of the same name – Iris. This charming Del Mar restaurant is very close to Carmel Valley and can be found on Old Carmel Valley Road – West of the 5 freeway – on the former site of the Cuvee restaurant. The location, with […]

Complementary Competition

May 14, 2012 2 Comments

As the month of April ended, it marked the half-way point of the 60-day review period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report concerning the proposed One Paseo project. Since March 29, 2012, decision-making authorities have been receiving letters, emails and phone calls from the community, expressing both positive and negative sentiment about the development. Since the decision to […]