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Jody Robinson

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Absolutely Fabulous

Surf City’s Most Unique Gifts & Décor Boutique Years ago, a friend had a birthday and her family threw her a surprise party. This is a woman I’ve always had the hardest time shopping for – she leans toward unique, one-of-a-kind items and decor and her tastes are always a

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Dana Point

The Ideal Family End-of-Summer Staycation As the final weeks of summer was approaching and the new school year drawing near, I began searching for one last family getaway – an opportunity to savor sunshine, adventure, and togetherness before our son heads off to college and our daughter starts her sophomore

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Steamatic of Orange County

Restoring Homes, Rebuilding Peace of Mind: For more than half a century, Steamatic has been a trusted name in restoration, helping homeowners and businesses recover from life’s most unexpected challenges. From water and fire damage restoration to mold remediation and deep carpet cleaning, the company’s reputation is built on reliability,

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Health & Wellness

I Have Parkinson’s. So What!?

The following includes excerpts from Parkinson’s patient Kathleen’s forthcoming book. “I laughed that my left thumb was twitching uncontrollably. Surely it was from the stress of planning a big wedding in a very short timeframe. Months later I am at a neurologist’s office drawing backward circles, pinching my fingers, trying

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The Market by the Meat Cellar

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

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Destination Dining

Lantern’s Edge

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

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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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Reel time. Connecting your Lifestyle and Technology

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

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Destination Dining

Monaco Italian Kitchen + Bar

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

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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

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

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