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Jody Robinson

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A Celebration of Centenarians at The Covington

An ECS Senior Living Community in Aliso Viejo In April, The Covington came together to honor 11 extraordinary women; all of whom are centenarians. It was a heartfelt day sharing stories of life and longevity with a packed house of family, residents and team members to applaud their unique accomplishments.

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Staying Independent Longer

When Is the Right Time to Transition to Senior Living? For many older adults, maintaining independence is a top priority. The idea of leaving home for a senior living community can feel overwhelming or unnecessary. However, planning ahead and recognizing when extra support is needed can help ensure a higher

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Feature

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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Travel & Leisure

Grand Rapids Michigan

The Hidden Gem of the Midwest Our readers may already know this via the family-friendly travel destinations we’ve featured over the years, but when our son was six (and our daughter 5-years-old), we embarked on an albeit ambitious plan to visit all 50 states as a family by the time

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Business Showcase

First to Fight Group

Redefining the Impossible. Leading the way in Finding Movement, Improving Mobility and Regaining Strength Veteran owned and operated, The First to Fight Group is the ONLY in-home kinesiotherapy and Post-Rehabilitative service provider in Orange County. Its mission? To take the limitations that science, your doctors, your family, and society has

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Travel & Leisure

Escape to Waterfront Luxury at Sheraton San Diego Resort

Now that spring is in full swing with our son’s high school graduation around the corner, our family’s vacation schedule is now wholly centered around stay-cations: travel to destinations close to home to squeeze in memory-making weekends away. With its nearly perfect year-round weather, San Diego is the perfect place

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Destination Dining

Fast and Flavorful

The Crack Shack and Pepper Lunch put a fresh spin on casual dining in the OC Quick, quality cuisine. Inventive dishes and experiential dining in an informal, welcoming setting. What’s not to love? Two of my recent favorite finds are a pair of diverse – but equally delicious – fast

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Business Showcase

Elegant Esthetics

Go Makeup Free with Confidence “Love what you do and the money will follow.” This is the common mantra shared by scores of successful business owners I’ve interviewed over the course of my 20+ years publishing career. The idea obviously being that in pursuing your passion, you’ll pour your heart,

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Fast, Affordable and Stress-Free Remodels

There is something truly special about a big reveal. Movie makers dwell in that space – the cinematic breath before something spectacularly dramatic happens. Turns out, Carlos Jimemez has been known to get caught up in it too: but not for the reasons you might think. They’re more, well, craftsmanship

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Destination Dining

Olive Pit Grill

Fresh Mediterranean Flavors in the Heart of Huntington Beach My husband, Tim, two teens and I have pretty varied culinary palates – my son and I fancy ourselves fledgling foodies and seafood aficionados with an emphasis on ethnic dishes, my daughter leans toward familiar vegetarian favorites and Tim is our

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