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Jody Robinson

Destination Dining

Hyatt Regency Irvine. Modern Luxury Reimagined

A friend who lives out of state recently asked for a hotel recommendation for a multi-generational family reunion. In researching destinations online, she loved everything our area has to offer, but admitted to being “more than a little overwhelmed by just how sprawling Southern California really is” in determining the

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Community

Abiding Savior Lutheran School & Preschool

Building Christ-Centered Leaders My husband and I remember our kids’ preschool years. Which will forever be known in our home as the grouping of years when we received advice – solicited and otherwise – from everyone we knew about which school has the best standardized test scores, or the greatest

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Business Showcase

ReelTime. 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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Real Estate

Set Your Commission

You Set the Sale Price, Why Shouldn’t You Also Set the Commission You’ll Pay? One of the biggest transactions the average person will make in their lifetime is the sale of their home. The number of annual home sales hit an all-time high a few years ago in 2017, totaling

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Destination Dining

Citra Bar & Kitchen

Where the Zest of Life Meets the Art of Cooking Citra’s Instagram page is vibrant, to say the very least. Mouthwatering, exotic, tempting. All would suffice both online and more importantly, in person, when describing the culinary journey upon which esteemed chef Michele Bailey takes her guests. With over 25

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Travel & Leisure

Sanctuary by the Sea in La Jolla. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Ever since my now teenage kids were littles, I have relished the opportunity to create “Mom & Me” time with each individually – small outings to spend one-on-one. Local library events, stops for frozen yogurt, a movie matinee (anything Marvel with my son and every Disney princess with my daughter).

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Destination Dining

Tavern at the Mission

Home to the incredible swallow migration, San Juan Capistrano boasts a uniquely rich cultural history, old town charm and one of the region’s most popular eateries: Tavern at the Mission. Situated in the heart of the city’s glittering mission district directly across from the Mission itself, Tavern at the Mission’s

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Travel & Leisure

Discoverthe Charm of Little Italy. San Diego’s Hidden Gem

One of the most charming and idyllic cities on this state’s golden coast, San Diego has so many options for entertainment and delight. Nestled in the heart of America’s Finest City lies a cultural gem that captures the essence of Italy without ever leaving the shores of California. So when

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Business Showcase

Soaring Beyond Limits: The Thrill of iFly Indoor Skydiving

Unlike many of my friends who rave about adrenaline rush of skydiving, I have a fear of heights and have never understood the impulse to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. But when my 17-year-old son expressed an interest in defying gravity on our recent mother/son day in San

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