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Carlsbad Marathon Running This Weekend
The Tri-City Medical Carlsbad Marathon and Half-Marathon is this Sunday, January 22, 2012. Over 10,000 runners and walking will be cruising the streets of our picturesque city in this 26.2 mile or 13.1 race. Starting and ending at Westfield’s Plaza…
The Poinsettia and its Ties to the Encinitas/Carlsbad Area
Poinsettias: they are the flower of the Holiday season. Big, gorgeous blooms in red and white decorate the interior and exterior of most houses in the La Costa area this time of year. As well they should, being that San…
Shop Local in La Costa this Holiday Season!
While we all love our big brands and national outlets, I really do make an effort to support our local economy by shopping locally. According to The 350 Project, for every $100 spent locally in independent stores, $68 of it…
Kick of the Holiday Season in La Costa with “Holidays at the Rancho”
Just about 40 years ago the canyons of South Carlsbad stretched far and wide with nothing more than wild horses, birds, deer and coyotes running through the trees. With its cool breezes and ocean views, this little part of paradise…
Black Friday in La Costa – A Round Up of Where (and When!) to shop!
Are you a Black Friday shopper? Is your alarm clock already set for 3 AM on Friday so you can rush out and try to get some of the best deals of the holiday season? Even if you are not…
Thanksgiving Dinners: Ideas for all cooking levels
Some people look forward to cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner all year. Others dread a day of cooking and cleaning up messy pots and pans. Luckily here in La Costa, we have tons of options for chefs of all skill…
Who offers the Best Slice in La Costa?
Thin and crispy or thick and doughy, we all love a delicious slice of pie! Great for an easy mid-week dinner or for watching the game on Sundays, pizza is a weekly item in my house. For a while we…
Exercise Class Helps La Costa Moms Take Motherhood “In Stride”
*By guest blogger, Kathy Casciani As any new mom knows, sometimes it is all too easy to put exercise on the back burner. Sometimes just fitting in a shower can seem daunting…never mind making it to the gym. After my…
La Costa Resort – Paradise in our backyard
As a current La Costa resident, I pass by La Costa Resort and Spa on a regular basis. The crisp, white walls of the arch over the driveway surrounded by the perfectly manicured (and always in bloom) bright orange flowers…