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Hiking Trails in San Diego County
San Diego has stunning views from the hills to the mountains to the sea and everything in between. And thankfully there are myriad walking trails to enjoy so you can see these vistas up close. [...]
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
Woo hoo! Summer is here, and Southern California’s hottest months are just around the corner. We have come up with some cool ways to stay cool for you and your kids. Sprinkler fun. Many adults [...]
Planning a special social distancing birthday
Parents have had to think a little more creatively in recent months when it comes to celebrating their kids’ birthdays. Even with all the restrictions, moms and dads are determined to make sure their kids [...]
Five Ways to Leave the Clutter Behind When You Move
Moving into a new home can be a liberating feeling. You’ve started with a new blank slate, new address and sometimes a new city! And within this newness, you may want a fresh start to [...]
There’s Nothing Like Living at Pacific Ridge in Oceanside
Pacific Ridge is a seaside neighborhood in Oceanside, California, that represents the very best southern California has to offer from sandy beaches, ocean breezes, warm sunshine and a family-friendly community. The beautiful and diverse home [...]
Create A Welcoming and Fun Room for Your Kids
Moving into a new home is an exciting time for everyone because each person’s space is basically a blank slate…especially your kids’ bedrooms! It’s a fresh start for effective organization, a decorating scheme and maybe [...]
Fun Fourth of July Activities to Do This Year
Across the country, extravagant community Fourth of July celebrations and parades are being shuttered because of social distancing rules. But this doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate this special day in history with our own sparkly, [...]
Summer Moving Tips
With the kids out of school, longer daylight hours and our excellent southern California weather, summer is a very popular time of the year to move. If you’re planning to change homes during the summer [...]
How to Make Your Home Allergy Resistant
It’s the time of the year that the sun shines and the beautiful flowers and trees bloom, but, also, the sounds of sniff, sniff and achoo, abound. Allergens wafting through the air are non-negotiable, but [...]
Living the Southern California Lifestyle at The Promontory in Temecula Valley
Many people equate the rolling hills of Californian vineyards to Northern California. But less than 50 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles are the rolling hills of Temecula Valley, [...]
Unique Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day This Year
Father’s Day is coming up, and this year, it may be different than any other you’ve celebrated. Instead of visiting dad or sending him off for a day of fun activities, you may have to [...]
Just Moved In? Here are Your Next Steps
As you watch the empty moving van drive away and you close your new front door, breathe a sigh of relief that the biggest part of your move is completed. But don’t get too comfortable [...]
Cleaning Your Home Using Vinegar and Water
Collectively we’re experiencing an entirely new level of importance put on cleanliness. That said, it’s also become increasingly more difficult to find tried and true cleaning products at the store. In response, we’ve come up [...]
Artificial Grass – Is It For You?
California’s climate coupled with its typical water absence means many areas of the state tend to run on the dry side. This arid environment makes a case for artificial grass. And for some, artificial turf’s [...]
A Very Special Social Distancing Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year we dedicate to that very special lady we call, or think of, as mom. A typical Mother’s Day consists of a special meal, pampering and a [...]
Planting a Water Friendly Garden
For those of us lucky enough to live in Southern California, we’re very fine-tuned to the scarcity and value of water. But we also like pretty things! In an effort to have the gorgeous landscaping [...]
Why We Love The Preserve in Carlsbad
Many people who dream of living in California envision coastal breezes and an abundance of outdoor space. Thankfully The Preserve in Carlsbad offers just that along with a selection of beautifully designed neighborhoods. From growing [...]
Creative Ways to Keep Our Kids Busy
We’re very mindful of all the families at home with young children and all the adults trying to keep them busy and occupied. We’ve curated a list of activities you can either do with your [...]
Setting up a temporary home school
The governor of California recently announced he is expecting all public schools across the state will be closed for on-campus learning for the remainder of the school year. This undoubtedly will send families with school-aged [...]
Throw a Fun-Filled Easter Celebration
This year, the Easter bunny may have to be a little more creative with his bag of tricks when it comes to throwing a festive and fun Easter for your children. One of the many [...]
Having Fun at Home When You Can’t Go Out
For many of us our kids’ spring breaks came a little sooner than we thought and are scheduled to last a little bit (a lot?) longer! So in preparation for those long days ahead for [...]
How to Design Your Living Room
One of the best parts of moving into a new home is you’re essentially starting with a blank canvas. Also many of today’s homes promote open floor plans or optimally laid out spaces that are [...]
Upgrades to Invest or to Pass
You may already be in a home or you’re purchasing a new one. Either way, knowing what upgrades to invest in – and avoid! – can help you if you ever choose to sell your [...]
How to Choose Flooring in Your New Home
Purchasing a new home is *almost* as exciting as decorating a new home! And arguably one of the biggest design challenges is the floor. Carpet? Wood? Tile? Cork? Concrete? Here are some questions to ask [...]