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Why is Oral Health Important for Men?

July 31, 2014 No Comment

When a man comes into my dental office, I always ask them “Do you have a toothache or did your wife make you this appointment?” Inevitably the man responds “Yes” to one or both of the questions. Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health, and according to studies and […]

Big Government – Small Business

July 23, 2014 No Comment

Felena Hanson considers the impact of Obama’s presidency on small business owners and the lessons we can learn from event that have occurred during his eventful time in office. Whether you’re for or against his legislation, Obama and his big government has had a powerful impact on entrepreneurship and small business. As a small business […]

Estate Planning for New Parents and Parents-To-Be

July 14, 2014 No Comment

About a year ago a friend called me and asked if I wanted to join him on a skydiving trip. Two years ago I would have jumped at the opportunity, however this time there was something different. Before I answered him, I started to think about my life insurance policy and if I had made […]

Therapist Shares How To Cultivate Happiness

July 1, 2014 No Comment

Hi this is Amy Chang, licensed manager and family therapist. I’m here to give you another tip on how to cultivate your happiness. Today’s tip is to take breaks during your long hours at work. It’s important for you to take that five minute, ten minute break to go outside and to get some fresh […]

4 Ways Business Is Changing – The Carmel Valley Life

June 28, 2014 No Comment

Four Trends I’ve Observed Over The Last 20 years The world is changing drastically and business is following suit—finally. My business is all about supporting female entrepreneurs with the resources they need to be productive, professional, and prosperous. The Hera Hub community and private discussion forums are always buzzing with questions, trends, and diverse perspectives on start-ups, […]

Did You Know Baking a Cake Can Make Your Child Smarter?

June 20, 2014 No Comment

5 Reasons You Should Be Baking A Cake With Your Kids Today: Increase chances your kids will eat. If a child knows exactly what’s inside the food they are eating, they will be more likely to try it. As you add ingredients, tell you child what you are adding. You can also let them taste […]

Big Government and Small Business: 3 Lessons Learned During Obama’s Presidency

June 3, 2014 No Comment

Whether you’re for or against his legislation, Obama and big government has had a powerful impact on entrepreneurship and small business. As a small business owner and franchisor of Hera Hub, I am surrounded by hundreds of entrepreneurial women. This allows me to have my finger on the pulse of the small business community, keeping […]

What Happens When You Use Google+ to Find a Local Farmers Market

May 14, 2014 No Comment

Hi everybody. This is Mary Stovall. I am the founder of Mary Plus, a Google+ consulting business, and I spend a lot of my time indoors reading a lot about Google+ and other social media sites. I like to get out sometimes and just recharge my brain and come to places like this local farmers market. I’d like […]

Healthy Chats – The Birds & Bees Part 1

May 6, 2014 No Comment

Parents are very comfortable talking about health issues yet they’re very reluctant to have to introduce the topic about the birds and the bees. I know. I myself struggled with my own children. I even struggled with the patients in my own practice. My name is Dr. de Freitas. I am a pediatrician and created […]

How do Interest Rates and Points Work?

April 25, 2014 No Comment

Think of interest rates and points on opposite ends of a scale. The more that you pay upfront, the higher the points, the higher the closing costs, the lower the interest rate that you would have over the life of the loan. Also vice versa, the fewer the points and fewer closing costs that you […]

What Realtors Look for When Choosing a Home Lending Partner

April 15, 2014 No Comment

Qualities in Choosing a Home Lending partner. Hi there. Have you ever wondered how your Realtor chooses a Carmel Valley home lender that they work with? I’m here with Dena Leber today and I’m Julie Ozanich. Dena, tell us what are some top two qualities you look for when choosing a lending partner. Dena: […]

Wellness Tips at Gonzales Canyon in Carmel Valley

April 7, 2014 No Comment

Hi, my name is Amy Chang, licensed marriage and family therapist and today I am in Carmel Valley San Diego. My goal is to provide you with tips and ideas on how to have a healthier and happier life. One suggestion is going outdoors and being physically active. So, there’s the perfect location called Gonzales […]