Coastal Escape, Closer to Home By Jody Robinson There are staycations that feel like a quick break from routine – and then there are the ones that genuinely reset the rhythm of a family summer. For my husband and I with two teens in tow, a recent weekend at Laguna
By Jody Robinson Whenever friends or family visit from out of town, there’s always one question that inevitably comes up: “Where can we go for the full Southern California experience?” When the query was posed recently, the answer was easy: Splashes at Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach. We
Where Family Dining Finally Feels Effortless By Jody Robinson There’s something about summer break that sounds idyllic – until about day three, when the kitchen is suddenly open 24/7 and everyone is hungry all the time. As a mom, I love having my kids home, but the constant cycle of
By Jody Robinson Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Who you are speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you’re saying.” It’s a sentiment that feels especially relevant in today’s business world, where promises can come easy, but follow-through often does not. Home improvement stories, in particular, tend to come with
By Jody Robinson When a loved one begins to need help at home, most families know exactly what they want: safety, comfort, dignity, and compassionate support that allows someone they care about to remain in familiar surroundings. What they often don’t know is how to pay for it. Between private
Experience • Discretion • True Value By Jody Robinson In a world where transactions often feel rushed and impersonal, there’s something refreshing—almost rare—about a business built on patience, expertise, and trust. At Gold Standard Co. in Laguna Hills, owner Ford Swift offers exactly that: a refined, highly personal approach to
By Jody Robinson Perched dramatically atop the bluff at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, where the Pacific unfurls in endless shades of blue, my recent date night with my husband Tim at RAYA by Richard Sandoval was not just a dinner – it was an experience that lingered long after the
By Jody Robinson When a loved one begins to need help at home, most families know exactly what they want: safety, comfort, dignity, and compassionate support that allows someone they care about to remain in familiar surroundings. What they often don’t know is how to pay for it. Between private
By Jody Robinson I still remember the first time we pulled into the Bahia parking lot with a double stroller, a portable crib, and enough snacks to survive a minor emergency. Our children were toddlers then – sun-hatted, sandy-kneed, and perpetually in motion. We weren’t boarding a plane or crossing
Americana Reimagined By Jody Robinson Photography by Diana Schmitt, Accent Portraits by Diana On a sunny afternoon in the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, just a few steps from the historic charm and walkable streets that make the town so beloved, there’s a shop that feels less like
The mission of each monthly edition is to serve as a resource for our readership – features penned by experts in their respective industries designed to provide education, information and entertainment focused on the interests of mature adults in Orange County.
Community Publications, LLC.
P.O. Box 73188
San Clemente, CA 92673
Publisher:
Jody Robinson
(714) 469-3495
jody@southcountymag.com
