How a local family built a trusted, eco-conscious pest control company focused on community, safety, and honest service SpraySafe Pest Control is a family-owned business born from experience and family values. Owner Shane Kirk’s journey into the industry didn’t begin in a classroom or with a corporate job. Instead, it
The VersaTraction™ Story and the Rise of Kahuna Grip Eighteen years ago, on the sun-soaked Orange County beaches where surfers chase the perfect wave, a small team of innovators set out to solve a slippery problem. Today, VersaTraction™ stands as a testament to ingenuity, resilience and the power of a
Steakhouse Tradition + Scratch Kitchen Creativity + Barbecue Inspired Comfort On a recent night out with fellow fledgling foodie friends, my husband Tim and I sampled the fare at The Market by the Meat Cellar for the very first time … but after such a lovely, leisurely, delicious evening, it
Creative Cuisine Highlighting the Bounty of the Pacific Coast My husband and I fancy ourselves fledgling foodies and oenophiles. A favored pastime? Enjoying inventive cuisine and a great glass of wine with good friends – sharing diverse dishes and exchanging tasting notes adds a layer of fun and discovery that
When I was younger, my Mom loved to read me the book “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” The plot essentially revolves around an ever-growing list of to-do’s that had to be accomplished, all set into motion by the simple act of giving a mouse a cookie. This tale
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
An Elevated, Modern Approach to Italian Cuisine Italian tops our family’s list of favored cuisine in part because there is generally something to appeal to each member’s diverse palate. My husband, Tim, is our resident meat eater and our daughter often opts for vegetarian dishes while our teenage son and
A Family-Friendly Daydream in Puerta Vallarta’s Banderas Bay I fancy our family as well-traveled using any excuse to explore new environs or revisit favorite vacation destinations. My husband and I love traveling so much that we’ve made a conscious effort to impart in our children a similar desire to trek
By: Jim Kordenbrock Jr., Gerontologist and Veteran The early 1980s were a tough time for Veterans when I started my military career in ROTC. We were just coming off the end of the Vietnam War and four years of the Carter Administration that saw tremendous cuts in the military. Morale
In the heart of Dana Point’s coastal charm, just a stone’s throw from the surf, The Gentleman’s Cut is quietly transforming the grooming experience for men who appreciate quality, comfort, and class. Located in Monarch Bay Plaza, this premium barbershop is the vision of Lieu “Lulu” Truong – a dual
February 2025
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