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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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Austria’s Winter Wonderland is Made for Memories

December 24, 2019 No Comment

Winter Wonderland. Though being home in Carmel Valley for the holidays can’t be beat, a close second is celebrating abroad. Follow local resident and our travel editor Cynthia Dial and her family to Austria for Christmas in Salzburg and New Year’s in Vienna. My arrival to Europe for our dream-come-true, first-ever family holiday abroad was […]

Raising Healthy Families in Carmel Valley

May 21, 2019 1 Comment

In raising healthy children, it’s not enough to solely focus on the physical aspect of health. To be truly healthy, a child’s emotional health must be nurtured and strengthened. Also, developing a mental attitude of wellness is essential. When we adopt an attitude of wellness, we take on a belief that being well is a […]

Traveling Around the World for a Good Story

May 7, 2019 No Comment

“I’m a wife, mother, journalist and addict – a travel addict – because for me, travel is like breathing, I can’t live without it. I say my office is the world, and in actuality, it is. As a travel journalist I’ve visited all seven continents, 60 countries, countless cities and innumerable countrysides, where I’ve attempted […]

Historic Oceanside Pier Offers Endless Entertainment

April 11, 2019 No Comment

Located in Northern San Diego County sits Oceanside, California. Oceanside is a quintessential beach town with six miles of white sandy beautiful coastlines. Oceanside is true to Southern California’s laid-back vibe and is often referred to as “The Village by the Sea”. The town has been attracting tourist from the beginning of 20th century with […]

The Torrey Pines State Beach Experience

April 9, 2019 No Comment

From beautifully landscaped canyons, to panoramic ocean views, Torrey Pines State Beach and Park has it all. Please continue reading below… The Beach runs between Carmel Valley Road and Torrey Pines Scenic Drive (where the Gliderport is located). Normal beach activities such as swimming, surfing and fishing are popular, however because of its location, many visitor choose […]

Annie’s Canyon Trail | Things to do in San Diego

March 28, 2019 No Comment

Annie’s Canyon Trail tucked away in the southeast corner of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Conservancy Reserve in Solana Beach. Just south of this trial is the famous surfing community, Cardiff-by-the-sea. On a clear day from the peaks of the heals of Annie’s Canyon Trail, you can see the both professional and novice surfers. The […]

Music Festival Fashion Trends

March 19, 2019 No Comment

Music Festival Fashion Trends for the season is in. Festival season is right around the corner, music lovers everywhere are starting to ask the age-old question of “What should I wear?” As festival style has become a new category of fashion, Westfield North County and Westfield Mission Valley malls are helping you find the perfect […]

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 […]

Carmel Knolls Park – A Great Place to Undwind

November 27, 2018 No Comment

Chances are if you live in or around the Carmel Valley area, you have probably been to Carmel Knolls Park a time or two. Carmel Knolls Park is a favorite of Carmel Valley residents, largely in part due to its gorgeous landscaping, fun playground and overall family friendly environment. It also boasts a big field, […]

Drybar: A Girl’s Best Friend

October 11, 2018 No Comment

I know this is going to sound trivial, but a bad hair day can really put a damper on a girl’s day. Unfortunately, I woke up one day last week with a serious case of “bad hair,” but had no time or energy to take a shower, blow dry it again, and then accomplish everything […]

Carmel Valley Rec Center: a Place for Life-long Friendships

May 6, 2018 No Comment

Activities at the Carmel Valley Rec Center When you think of summer in Southern California and specifically in the Carmel Valley San Diego community, you think of the beach, pool parties, and fun in the sun. Well, that’s exactly what the Martins family was doing when we stopped them for a quick little interview. We met […]