Education

Assisted Living Locators

Jay Minor, Certified Senior Advisor® and Dementia Care Certified® I was doing a bit of research on word origins recently in helping my son with a high school assignment. I discovered the root “hospes,” which comes from “hostis.” But what was interesting was that the etymology actually branches off into

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Community

Set Your Commission

You Set the Sale Price, Why Shouldn’t You Also Set the Commission You’ll Pay? One of the biggest transactions the average person will make in their lifetime is the sale of their home. The number of annual home sales hit an all-time high a few years ago in 2017, totaling

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Community

San Clemente Village

Helping Older Adults in Our Community Live Their Best Lives I think most folks are familiar with the old adage “it takes a village,” I’ve certainly found it to be true when I was a mom of young kids and now as the child of an aging parent. Perhaps one

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Destination Dining

Citra Bar & Kitchen

Where the Zest of Life Meets the Art of Cooking Citra’s Instagram page is vibrant, to say the very least. Mouthwatering, exotic, tempting. All would suffice both online and more importantly, in person, when describing the culinary journey upon which esteemed chef Michele Bailey takes her guests. With over 25

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Feature

Sanctuary by the Sea in La Jolla. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Ever since my now teenage kids were littles, I have relished the opportunity to create “Mom & Me” time with each individually – small outings to spend one-on-one. Local library events, stops for frozen yogurt, a movie matinee (anything Marvel with my son and every Disney princess with my daughter).

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Health & Wellness

The Core Acupuncture & Wellness

Natural Healing to Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body and Soul Hands-on therapies and acupuncture have long been recognized by the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health as a treatment for multiple and varied health concerns. I personally believe in the transformative power of combining ancient wisdom with modern

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Destination Dining

Tavern at the Mission

Home to the incredible swallow migration, San Juan Capistrano boasts a uniquely rich cultural history, old town charm and one of the region’s most popular eateries: Tavern at the Mission. Situated in the heart of the city’s glittering mission district directly across from the Mission itself, Tavern at the Mission’s

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Travel & Leisure

Discoverthe Charm of Little Italy. San Diego’s Hidden Gem

One of the most charming and idyllic cities on this state’s golden coast, San Diego has so many options for entertainment and delight. Nestled in the heart of America’s Finest City lies a cultural gem that captures the essence of Italy without ever leaving the shores of California. So when

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Business Showcase

Soaring Beyond Limits: The Thrill of iFly Indoor Skydiving

Unlike many of my friends who rave about adrenaline rush of skydiving, I have a fear of heights and have never understood the impulse to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. But when my 17-year-old son expressed an interest in defying gravity on our recent mother/son day in San

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