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Contractor Class Workforce on the Rise

December 7, 2015 No Comment

According to a June 2015 article by TechCrunch, a growing class of independent workers in the U.S. is increasing. Hiring independent workers is now a growing trend in the “1099 Economy,” that is made up of an on-demand independent workforce, which caters to a wide range of services from legal to public relations. Although this […]

Managing Family Holiday Visits

November 23, 2015 No Comment

Now that the Thanksgiving family holiday is just around the corner and other holidays are coming next month, many are preparing for extended family holiday visits. Although for some the experience is enjoyable and savored, for others it can be a time of stress and conflict. This is due to the fact that earlier conflicts […]

San Diego Run for the Hungry

November 2, 2015 No Comment

San Diego Run for the Hungry Returns to Downtown Thanksgiving Day Proceeds Benefit Food Assistance Programs at Jewish Family Service of San Diego and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank WHAT: Our hunger problem extends far beyond the homeless. Here in San Diego, one in four children and one in five […]

California Coastal Home in the Lexington Subdivision of Carmel Country Highlands, San Diego, CA

October 14, 2015 No Comment

Nestled in the picturesque community of Carmel Country Highlands, in the Lexington subdivision, sits the elegant, California Coastal home; 5287 Derby Hill Point. Perfectly located on a prime corner lot in a private cul-de-sac, this 4,620 square foot, 5 bedroom plus bonus room, 5.5 bath California Coastal home provides the rare opportunity to enjoy luxury […]

Helen Woodward Animal Center is Enriching the Lives of Many, One Animal at a Time

September 14, 2015 1 Comment

Helen Woodward Animal Center is not just any ordinary animal shelter. It is a one of a kind animal center, located on 12 acres in Rancho Sante Fe, that focuses on saving and enriching animal’s lives, while offering a variety of educational and therapeutic programs to benefit the community. Having been open for more than […]

Define Financial Founder & CEO Taylor Schulte Named SD Metro’s ‘40 Under 40’

August 31, 2015 No Comment

Define Financial, a San Diego-based commission-free financial planning firm, announced today Founder and CEO Taylor Schulte, CFP® has been included in SD Metro’s prestigious annual ‘40 Under 40’ list. Now in its sixteenth year, the publication’s award spotlights the best and brightest minds of San Diego County. Based in downtown San Diego, Define Financial is […]

Cardboard: Kids’ Intuitive Choice for Play and Imagination

August 10, 2015 No Comment

The simple and undeniable truth is that kids love to play with cardboard, no matter where they live! If there is cardboard within their reach they will invariably grab it and create with it. This magical response to cardboard is natural and it carries several benefits for the child. Some of the benefits of playing […]

Local Movie Critic Reviews “Inside Out”

July 15, 2015 No Comment

Ever wondered why people act and feel the way they do? Meet the emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust, five emotions that everyone has, determining each individual’s unique personality and behavior. In particular, the plot of Pixar’s new release Inside Out takes place in the brain of the 11-year-old girl Riley Anderson. Each of […]

Music ~ Feng Shui for the Soul

June 17, 2015 No Comment

How deep can a person reach into the self to conquer adversity? If I were to choose one area of life that I feel would be most crucial to create balance and harmony in life, it would be feng shui for relationships. Feng shui for relationships goes far beyond the thought of just love and romance, […]

Five Healthy and Inexpensive Uses for Coconut Oil

May 28, 2015 No Comment

Just about a year ago, my husband met a doctor and research scientist who was investigating ways to reduce inflammation, improve skin conditions, and make us healthier. Do you know what he said was the inexpensive, simple solution to many of our health challenges???? Coconut oil! Coconut oil has so many different uses, honestly more […]

Local Carmel Valley Schools Participate in “The Butterfly Project”

May 8, 2015 No Comment

Local Carmel Valley schools are participating in The Butterfly Project and creating ceramic butterflies to memorialize the children that died in the Holocaust for a beautiful fountain at Torrey Hills shopping Center (designed by Helen Segal). The Butterfly Project ( founded in 2006 by educator Jan Landau and artist Cheryl Rattner Price) is excited to […]

Reaching and Maintaining Your Family’s Wellness Potential

May 6, 2015 No Comment

Dr. Steve Ronco of Torrey Hills Chiropractic will launch the first of ten lectures relating to achieving and maintaining everyday wellness on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Crust, an upscale restaurant located at 4653 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92130 in the Torrey Hills Shopping Center. The initial […]