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Fun for the Whole Family: Torrey Highlands Park

November 13, 2012 No Comment

Located directly behind Torrey Hills High School, the Torrey Highlands Park is a perfect place for Carmel Valley residents to unwind after a long day of work. This beautiful neighborhood park comes complete with a jungle gym, sand pits, barbecue grills, and tons of grassy lawn areas for dogs to roam! Because Torrey Highlands Park […]

Ashley Falls Park: from Beach Volleyball to Little League Openers

October 30, 2012 No Comment

Carmel Valley stands out as San Diego’s finest family neighborhood, defined by its collection of community parks and excellent public and private schools. In the heart of Carmel Valley sits Ashley Falls Elementary School and Park. It has for years been recognized as one of the state’s top schools, with performance scores exceeding 90% in […]

Make a Lasting Impression

October 30, 2012 No Comment

Recently I read an article and survey by a top recruiter who put an emphasis on first and lasting impressions. Some of the stats are a bit shocking, but I’ve always heard between 30-65% of what people think of us is based on appearance. Confidence is essential, and looking great plays into that as well. Handshake /Posture/ Appearance (33%) […]

Central Carmel Valley – Carmel Valley’s Heart is Beating Strong!

October 24, 2012 No Comment

As a Carmel Valley resident for almost 30 years I’ve watched our town grow right before my eyes, with new developments, roads and community facilities added year by year. One thing that hasn’t changed though is the strong heart of Carmel Valley, the collection of shopping centers, parks, homes and condos located south of Del […]

History and Heritage found in America’s Heartland

October 16, 2012 No Comment

Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough.” Mark Twain On a lukewarm Kentucky evening beneath a full moon, crickets chirp and a trio of musical locals sings bluegrass. The setting is a wrap-around porch. You’re rocking in a chair and sipping fine bourbon. It’s a made-for-movie moment […]

Carving Out Good Times at the Fall Harvest Festival

October 8, 2012 No Comment

Annual Parent Connection event to feature fun family activities Kids will be thrilled as they arrive at Nobel Athletic Fields for the Parent Connection Fall Harvest Festival. This popular annual event takes place Saturday, October 20, 2011 from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Families will enjoy carnival games, inflatable jumpers, a raffle, a children’s music […]

Little Stars – Cutest Kids Portrait Contest

October 5, 2012 No Comment

Little Stars is a portrait event that will be fun for kids to age 6, pretending to be their family’s favorite movie, TV, sports, rock or even food channel star, while benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital through the Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary unit. For complete details about this cutest kids’ contest, go to littlestars4kids.com. Those of you […]

Hair Colors for Fall 2012

September 25, 2012 No Comment

Goodbye summer hello gorgeous! Fall is finally approaching and am I ever excited! When I think of fall, I picture cozy scarves, a Nordies boot sale, Starbucks pumpkin lattes and of course flowing luxurious rich hair color! This is the time to reinvent yourself! Start with a fresh attitude and go with show stopping multi […]

Transform your Backside

September 21, 2012 No Comment

Make over your backside with these lifting and toning butt exercises. NO GYM REQUIRED! REAR, BOOTY, BUTT, BUNS, GLUTES, DERRIERE…CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT–BUT DON’T DON’T DENY IT– WE ALL WISH WE HAD A BETTER BACKSIDE. Well ladies, it’s time to try my bodyweight buns workout. No equipment needed and just a few feet of […]

California Coastal Cleanup Day!

September 13, 2012 No Comment

I recently returned from a trip to the beautiful country of Costa Rica. One of the things I found most breathtaking about the places I visited was the beauty and tranquility of the beaches; the beach at Manuel Antonio is pictured with this article. I realize it may sound strange to be taken by beaches […]

Torrey Hills Center Invites You to the “Taste of Torrey”

September 7, 2012 No Comment

The ‘Taste of Torrey – Gila Runway’ Event on Wednesday, September 12 at the Torrey Hills Shopping Center is a community-minded collaboration of the Torrey Hills Shopping Center, The Carmel Valley Life and the Gila Rut Aveda Salon – all for a great cause called ‘The Parent Connection’, San Diego’s largest parent support group. It all […]

Lower the Barre

August 27, 2012 No Comment

The mention of ‘barre exercises’ to any ballet student can spark a mixture of memories past and present and the feelings ranging from boredom to exhilaration. It is a fact that the barre exercises are the building blocks of ballet. I and my instructors explain to our students both young and old, the barre is […]