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A Day at the Races | Over 50 Years of Giving

August 10, 2011 No Comment

Carmel Valley | Participate Close to Home A doctor from San Diego, CA had his life changed one day after he saved the lives of two young children in a volunteer clinic in Tijuana. From that moment on he knew, respected and followed his calling to help save lives of millions of children and […]

Carmel Valley San Diego Summer Dog Care

August 5, 2011 No Comment

If you live in San Diego, and specifically Carmel Valley, summertime is a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors with our k-9 friends. There are many San Diego dog parks throughout our city. However, its important to keep in mind that they are susceptible to the heat just as we humans are. In fact, […]

Team Up for a Great Cause

July 18, 2011 No Comment

A Carmel Valley Joint Effort When ever different community members can come together for a similar cause and mission, its a great thing. What’s the definition of a great cause? For me, its a purposeful movement that is taken on by more than one person for the benefit and edification of another person or […]

Hello Torrey Hills Center!

July 12, 2011 No Comment

One of Carmel Valley’s Shopping Centers There’s something special about Torrey Hills Center in the Carmel Valley San Diego community. Maybe it’s the wonderful diversity of people that visit it on a weekly basis? If you take some time to visit the center, whether it be for coffee at Starbucks, or for a last […]

A House of Refuge

July 8, 2011 No Comment

From Carmel Valley with Love The Carmel Valley San Diego community, is where Susan Meyers-Pyke and Amy Green both decided to raise their families. Having made so many wonderful memories in Carmel Valley, both Susan and Amy both felt they needed to give back to those less fortunate. Shortly after joining forces to launch […]

Learn to Cook for a Great Cause

June 29, 2011 No Comment

Good Cookin’ in Carmel Valley San Diego Carmel Valley San Diego community resident Maryam became her mother-in-law’s caretaker shortly after the family became aware of her illness. Maryam spent many months and years with her mother-in-law visiting doctor offices, learning about procedures, enduring tests and the list goes on. After experiencing what a cancer […]

I Wish I Would Have Done This Sooner…

June 21, 2011 No Comment

Planning Advise for Carmel Valley Families How many times have you heard the old adage, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail?” I know that’s something that has been preached to me since I was a little kid. But how many times have you gotten upset with yourself for not doing something […]

The Perfect Fit

June 7, 2011 11 Comments

Carmel Valley’s Fine Clothier Ever wonder if having personalized and customized clothing would make a difference in how you feel or look? I had an opportunity to sit down with Allie Wilson, a professional clothier, and go through some of the unique processes that one must go through to get that perfect-fitting outfit. Allie […]

Why Carmel Valley, San Diego – the Espana family

May 31, 2011 No Comment

Carmely Valley Families Imagine driving through San Diego, CA on your way to visit with some family and friends and you make a random stop at the Carmel Valley San Diego community to grab a quick bite to eat. Assume for a moment that you don’t live in Carmel Valley and this is the first […]

Having a Taste of Italy, Close to Home

May 23, 2011 1 Comment

Carmel Valley’s Taste of Italy Can someone really get a taste of Italy from the comfort of one of the Carmel Valley San Diego community neighborhood restaurants? I went to visit Carlos Arroyo to find out. Carlos is the restaurant manager at “Taste of Italy,” and has worked his way to the position over several […]

The Amazing Quest

May 16, 2011 No Comment

Fun at a Carmel Valley Elementary School What can possibly be more exciting than watching young kids, their parents, their teachers and other Carmel Valley San Diego community members, join up and take on some fun local challenges? There’s nothing kids love more than doing crazy and fun activities with friends and family. Any time […]

From a Sky-scrapper to a Farm on a Hill

May 15, 2011 2 Comments

What does a skyscraper have in common with a farm? At a glance one may think they have nothing in common, but for Stephanie Caughlin they both at one time “housed” her dreams. On a hill in beautiful Carmel Valley, San Diego California lives a woman who’s mission is to reconnect the community through her passion. Many individuals dream of living out their passions but not many truly get the opportunity.