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Jody Robinson

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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