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Benefits of Play Dough

Play dough Activities are a great way to exercise the muscles of toddler’s hands to develop fine motor skills. Making homemade play dough with your child is a fun way to integrate math & science through cooking. Homemade Play dough Materials: (here’s the basic recipe) 2 cups flour 2 cups water 1/2 cup salt 2 tbsp […]

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Del Mar Dog Beach A Local San Diego Favorite

May 2, 2019 No Comment

Where the surf meets the turf, Del Mar, CA is an upscale coastal community boasting a rich history and old-world charm. Del Mar is Spanish and when translated it means “of the sea” or “by the sea”. Although this city that translates to by the sea, there is so much more to offer than their […]

Whale Watching Tours in San Diego

January 31, 2019 No Comment

What are your resolutions for the new year? Go to the gym more (or start going to the gym)? Eat healthier? Be more altruistic? Engage in more activities around San Diego? If the final resolution rings a bell for you, why not start off 2019 with a bang? If you’re anything like me, you’ve always wanted to […]

The Robert Green Company and Zephyr Announce Plans to Acquire Oceanfront Real Estate in Del Mar

April 6, 2017 No Comment

The Robert Green Company – an Encinitas-based company specializing in hospitality development – and real estate development company Zephyr, also based in Encinitas, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to jointly acquire and develop a 16-acre oceanfront real estate parcel in Del Mar, located between Via De la Valle and North Beach […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – February 2017

February 21, 2017 No Comment

Flip Flop is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1 year old, 68 pound, Great Dane/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. He needs an active family to help him use up his puppy energy. Flip Flop will need a routine and positive reinforcement to remind him that he’s […]

Del Mar Restaurants: Dining By the Sea

February 2, 2017 No Comment

Irresistible Del Mar Restaurants Del Mar has retained much of its village charm and lure, hosting a varied menu of fine dining establishments, and taking advantage of not only the much lauded locale along the coast -but a climate enjoyed throughout the seasons. Take a look at five delicious Del Mar Restaurants: 1. SBICCA BISTRO […]

FasTracKids Embrace a Family – Gift Giving

November 30, 2015 No Comment

It is that time of year again when FasTracKids embraces a family for the holidays and participate in the holiday gift giving program. Please join us to benefit the community this holiday season! JFS Program Descriptions: Positive Parenting Program (PPP) provides parenting skills training targeted towards low-income and military families throughout San Diego. Holiday: Christmas […]

Magnificent Del Mar Home Offers Premier Coastal Living in San Diego, CA

September 11, 2015 No Comment

Located in the highly-coveted, beach community of Del Mar Heights, sits the spectacular, custom Del Mar Home; 14071 Mira Montana Drive. With 3,600 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, this magnificent Del Mar Home offers premier coastal living, just minutes from the Village of Del Mar and world-class beaches. Once inside this thoughtfully designed […]

“Give. Love. Grow,” at the 2015 Celebration of Second Chances!

September 3, 2015 No Comment

“Give. Love. Grow,” will be the theme when your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) hosts its annual Celebration of Second Chances on Saturday, November 14 at 5:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Tickets for the Celebration of Second Chances are available now. The event sells out every year. Premier […]

Broken Yolk Café Opening in Del Mar

August 24, 2015 No Comment

McKenzie and Randy Corrigan already own two thriving Broken Yolk Cafés – in Oceanside and one in Carmel Mountain Ranch – but they have been scouting for a location in Del Mar from the beginning. Finding this new location on Del Mar Heights Road is their greatest delight and happiest moment. Growing up as beach […]

Del Mar Lifestyle Goes for Launch

August 19, 2015 No Comment

CEO and Publisher of Del Mar Lifestyle Publications Jen Root made it official with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the infield at the Del Mar Racetrack on June 30th. Dozens of friends, supporters and advertisers joined celebration day including restaurateur Sal Ercolano, owner of Villa Capri and Seasalt, Betsy Paganelli, owner of Fair Trade Decor, […]

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 […]