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Lifestyle Letter

Life is Rad in Carlsbad MARCH 2017

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i Everyone! My name is Margi Blash Filipovitch and I’d like to start by saying I’m honored to be the new Editor for Carlsbad Lifestyle.

I’ll give you a little bit of background on me. I am a Southern California girl! I grew up in Laguna Niguel then moved to Los Angeles where I attended U.S.C. (FIGHT ON!) where I studied Communication and Musical Theater. But, I would have to say the best part was meeting my husband Nick Filipovitch, graduate of CHHS and long time local resident.

After graduating, I stayed in Los Angeles and worked as a red carpet reporter and Television Host, where I interviewed almost every A-List celebrity for outlets such as Discovery Channel, Hollywood.com, People Magazine and Us Weekly. I attended events such as The Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, Film Premieres and Junkets and much much more. It was a wild ride but when Nick and I decided to get married we knew Carlsbad was where we were going to call ‘home’ and the perfect place to raise a family.

We got married in 2011 and now have two young kids, our daughter Georgia (3) and our baby boy Troy (10 months). Life is a bit crazy right now trying to balance it all, and very loud, but we're so grateful for all of it.

San Diego is a popular tourist destination with Carlsbad being one of the top cities to visit. March is a great time to enjoy our city before the crowds start flooding in for Spring Break. Life can get pretty hectic these days. We’re always on the go and constantly connected to our devices. It’s easy to forget how fortunate we are to live here. How many times have you driven by the Flower Fields but never really stopped to appreciate them?

One of my favorite spots to enjoy the Flower Fields is up on Armada Drive. You can take a picnic lunch, or sometimes a great food truck is there during weekday lunch times, and overlook the fields with a complete ocean view. It’s breathtaking. I hope this month you remember to slow down and focus on what’s important. Take time for yourself and enjoy your home with your family and friends.

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Our Town

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Renovate & Refine

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Legal Compass

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Good Times

Dave & Buster's VIP Grand Opening Party

VIP guests enjoyed a night of entertainment at the new Dave & Buster's located in The Shoppes at Carlsbad. Guests dined on their signature dishes, sipped delicious drinks and played on countless state-of-the art interactive video and classic arcade games.

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Good Times

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Membership Mingle

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation held its Membership Mingle at the Discovery Center. Members and guests enjoyed drinks, appetizers, live music and a presentation by a Juaneno Indian of the northern brothers of the Luiseno.

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L-R: Jill Boggs, Samantha Richter, Director of Education for Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and Jan d’Assalenany

Dee Sodano (left) and Gary Endres (far right), Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation board members and Bruce Endres (center)

L-R: Dawn Van Siclen, Jackie Mount and Wendy Wiegand, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation board member

Dorothy Brasher (left) and Julie Schult (right)

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Around Town

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NEW LOCAL’S SPA PACKAGE ANNOUNCED AT THE CAPE REY HILTON RESORT Ocean Crest Spa at the Cape Rey Hilton Resort recently launched a new Local’s Only offer for North County where residents can enjoy the spa’s signature massage and/or facial treatments for a special VIP price. The "Spa Like A Local" package offers 25% off a massage or facial treatment, 10% off all spa products, all-day access to the spa’s steam room, outdoor pool, outdoor whirlpool and intimate relaxation areas, plus complimentary valet parking. Oceancrestspa.com

PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT EARNS FIVE-DIAMOND RATING The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort earned the AAA's coveted Five-Diamond Rating by the Automobile Club of Southern California. "The AAA FiveDiamond Rating is achieved through very personalized and dedicated work to provide guests with a high-touch luxury experience," said Patricia Marenco, the Auto Club's approved accommodations supervisor. "Guest service is a point of pride for these top hotels." Aviara.park.hyatt.com

LEGOLAND BREAKS GROUND ON SECOND HOTEL Legoland has begun building The Castle Hotel, which will have 250 rooms with three different room themes: Princess, Wizard and Knight. It is projected to open in the Spring of 2018 and will be the first of its kind in North America. The hotel is expected to create hundreds of jobs and bring millions of dollars into the Carlsbad economy. Legoland.com

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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY COMES TO CARLSBAD The Cheescake Factory, known for its large portion sizes, extensive menu and signature desserts, is coming to The Shoppes at Carlsbad in 2017. Thecheesecakefactory.com

TRAVEL ABROAD TO VISIT CARLSBAD’S SISTER CITIES Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors will be hosting two tours to our Sister Cities in 2017. The May trip will focus on Sister City Karlovy Vary and include neighboring cities such as Vienna and Prague. In

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SEASONS RESTAURANT & DRIFTWOOD SPA OPENING Carlsbad is gaining a new dining and spa destination, opening at the luxurious Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. Seasons is a

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farm to table restaurant that Chef Ball puts a fresh and modern twist with locally sourced ingredients.

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Additionally, locals will now have access into The Drift Spa, an intimate and highly customizable spa retreat inspired by the ocean.

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PETS ON PARADE RAISES OVER $1000 FOR LOCAL DOG RESCUE. The Village Faire Shops, in collaboration with the Carlsbad Village Association, hosted the ever-popular Pets on Parade Sunday, December 11th and together raised $1,545 for Carlsbad-based Wagging Dog Rescue. Along with sponsors Posh Paws Photography and Aranelle, hundreds of dog enthusiasts enjoyed a fun-filled day of raffle prizes, a silent auction, vendor displays, music, popcorn, free samples, a group photo and a Santa-led parade through the Village.

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neighborhood on a map, naming your Nextdoor site, and inviting your neighbors. Your identity and address must be validated before membership is accepted.

very year, I help organize a 5k fun run/walk to support our local school. Time and again, there is one place I turn to encourage race registration, communicate route logistics and parking restriction, and

give shout-outs to event sponsors: Nextdoor.com This neighborhood-based online community is key to my 5k marketing efforts, but this is only the tip of the neighborhood networking iceberg. Garage Sales, recommendations, neighborhood crime and safety watch, babysitters, block parties…it’s all here and more. A few months ago, for example, a friend shared that her dog was missing on Facebook.

"We have a cat who wouldn't come out from under our couch. We thought it might help her to resocialize by setting her up in a large kennel. We posted on Nextdoor to ask if anyone had a kennel available. A neighbor responded that day to say she had an extra one and that we could come by and get it. We picked it up and had a chance to meet her. The kennel was the perfect solution for the cat!"

- Diane Hagerty, Carlsbad Resident

Within the hour, another neighbor used Nextdoor to post a photo of a dog she had just found. It was the same dog!

Once you’re logged in, you’ll find house-by-house maps

Social networking worlds collided, and I quickly put these

of neighbors who are members. There are also forums for

two neighbors in touch. Happy ending for all.

posting items of general interest, like Classifieds, Crime &

Studies show that 30 percent of Americans know none of their neighbors by name.

With Nextdoor, neighbors don’t have to be strangers, and they don’t have to be best friends. Instead, it creates a middle ground where strong, friendly relationships can form to build more vibrant, connected communities.

Go to the website to view recent postings, or opt to receive new posts by emails or in daily digests. An app is also available for Androids and iPhones.

Your personal information is kept private so that only neighbors can see you, and your identity will never be sold

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In Carlsbad, our San Pacifico neighborhood was the first to start using the free social network. Now 53 neighborhoods within the city of Carlsbad are connected on Nextdoor, joining more than 1,200 Nextdoor neighborhoods in the greater San Diego area.

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hether you are looking for a little more room while guests come to visit, a

place to stay during a renovation, or waiting

for escrow to close, there’s no need to check into a hotel when you have numerous options in Carlsbad that feel more like HOME. VACATION IN CARLSBAD offers a variety

of staycation options that include spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and are just steps from Village Shops, dining and the white-sand beaches of Carlsbad. There are nine units for rent, from one bedroom ocean view locations to large homes with five bedrooms and sweeping ocean view desks, all impeccably designed by Mary Massey of Massey Design Group.

Massey Design Group is a local Carlsbad interior design business that specializes in residential and vacation home interiors.

Owner and Lead Designer, Mary Massey has over 16 years in the design business and holds a CID and AKDB. Whether you need to get out of the house or just looking to experience Carlsbad like a tourist, ask about the locals discount, especially during the non-peak season.

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o boarding pass required. No long security lines. No delays. Imagine being able to relax like you are on vacation, just by stepping into

your own backyard. Philip Lizarraga, founder and owner of Team G7 Landscape, a local landscape design and build company in Carlsbad, specializes in transforming your yard into your favorite place to visit. Even the smallest spaces, with the right design, can create an entire new home and become your dream destination 365 days a year.

How do they do it?

First, Team G7 will help you discover all the ways which you wish you could use your yard – to entertain, relax, or enjoy with your family.  They sit with you and ask many important questions, while answering yours, so they can truly discover your hopes and dreams for your yard.

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Next, Team G7 will use a collaborative design process to take your wish list and creatively fit it into the size and configuration of your yard. They will present you with two initial drafts, in 2D or 3D. One draft, Plan A, reflects the clients initial vision and a second draft, Plan B, showing additional creative options that could add even more magic. This process results in a design that truly reflects your heartbeat. As described by Philip, “We are able to give our clients what they really want by developing a relationship of trust – through keeping our word, being on time, exuding creativity and passion, and delivering more than we said we would.”

"THE DIFFERENCE WAS THAT OUR PROJECT WAS CREATED AND INSTALLED AND LOOKED AFTER BY A FIRM THAT CARED WHAT THEIR CLIENTS WANTED.” - CHRIS & SHELLY

This is where the magic happens – where the entire Team G7 gets involved.

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DREAM VACATION (CON TI N U ED)

So, are you concerned about your space not being large enough? No problem!

“Designing for small spaces, without it feeling or being cluttered, is our specialty! A small space, that is not well designed with placed elements, always looks smaller,” explains Lizarraga. “Doesn’t a new home always seem to look smaller before the carpet and the furniture, than after? That is because an open space, with well-designed elements, will make it not only look larger, but it will be larger because now there is a purpose for the space(s). Our job as designers is to use proven design principles with different materials and textural choices, possible elevation changes, line flows, the proper long-term plant choices, etc., to create a space that not only works, but is also aesthetic.” Lizarraga continues “I personally have always centered on the clients “whys” and their personalities and how the design and the quality products and materials can be blended in a way that provides an over-the-top design with an over-the-top experience for our clients. I have learned that it is less about the materials and more about how you put the right elements together to fit the client’s dreams, that makes the real difference. You can use the most expensive materials and with a poor design you have accomplished nothing except spent a lot of money.”

If you have ever considered making your backyard into the landscape of your dreams but didn’t know where to start, take advantage of Team G7’s complimentary consultations and see what Philip Lizarraga and his Team G7 can do to transform your home into your dream destination.

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Renovate & Refine

Kitchen After Kitchen Before

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IN THE KITCHEN:

The cabinets were updated in the previous remodel to cherry wood.

This round, we simply painted

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ccording to Merriam-Webster, the definition of serendipity is: “The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” For Coleen

Choisser, owner of Anna Rode’ Designs in Rancho Bernardo, the serendipitous event that led to her becoming one of the top-rated interior designers in San Diego County was her choice of an elective her freshman year at Southern Methodist University.

them with a beautiful taupe

“I had planned on becoming a Spanish professor but my first year I took an

color. The island was made much

elective in Interior Design and fell in love with it. I took another two or three classes

larger and replaced with quartz.

and knew that I had discovered my passion. That was over thirty-five years ago.”

We added a new backsplash

Choisser ended up getting a four-year degree in environmental design “…long

and texture on the walls, plus a

before the environment was a big issue.” To earn her degree she studied landscape,

modern lighting fixture to make it

architectural and interior design; during her nearly four-decade career she has

have a completely new home feel.

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worked on landscape as well as interior projects.

Initially Choisser’s company was called Coleen’s Interiors but because there were three women named Coleen with interior design businesses in the county, she decided that a name change was in order. “My middle name is Anna, and then one night I had a dream about Rodeo Drive, so that’s Before

where the name came from.”

When pressed to choose her favorite project Choisser said: “My favorite design is the one I’ve just finished.” She did say that her recent remodel of the 1906 beach cottage in La Jolla whose photos are featured here, is a project she particularly enjoyed— in fact this last renovation is the third time she has remodeled that home. It went from a Tuscan styled home to a more modern contemporary beach feel that's more minimalist with clean lines.

Choisser cautioned homeowners planning a remodel, whether they’re simply changing the look of a room or two, or removing walls and ripping up flooring, to consult a designer. “Even if your project isn’t a big one, hire a designer to come in for two hours to give you some ideas.

Look for someone who is trained, has a three-year degree and if your project involves major renovations, always get references. “ She said that people often make major monetary mistakes because they assume that they know what’s going to look good in their own home. “A designer will

After

help you figure out exactly how to do what you want to do.

Otherwise you may end up stuck with tile or cabinets that, once they’ve been installed, don’t look the way you thought

IN THE LIVING ROOM: We knocked down the wall to

they would. You could end up wasting a lot of money. I’ve

bring in more light, as well as expanded the window

seen it happen quite often.”

by making it taller and wider. We added beautiful

Asked about current trends, Choisser said: “The Pantone

plants and flowers and a new simple window treatment

color of the year is green. Bring green inside by using plants.

that could be closed for additional privacy. We changed

People are looking now for cleaner lines, less clutter and lots

the lighting fixture and the table and chairs set.

of texture. Greys are still in. Here in San Diego people want soft colors, they want their home to look like they’re on vacation. And it’s important that the design be pet-friendly and low-maintenance. Hardwood flooring is very popular.” She

Dining Room After

added that a person’s home has to reflect their personality, which is why hiring a designer, who understands how to meld personal tastes with popular styles is important.

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Legal Compass

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on time, get a written extension. The deadlines run from

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the effective date of the contract. The effective date is the date both parties sign the purchase and sale conuying and Selling a home should be a fun and exciting time. Take out the stress with some friendly legal tips from real life situations.

1. COMPLETE AGREEMENTS - For starters, get a

4. NOTICE TO PERFORM - Be sure you understand the 'notice to perform.' Merely missing a deadline doesn't mean the other side can immediately cancel. First they

copy of the complete purchase and sale agreement after

have to give you a notice to perform. Sellers in a rising

both sides sign it. The complete purchase and sale agree-

market should give notices to perform to buyers who are

ment includes all counter offers. Be sure you get copies of

taking too long to perform. Otherwise things can drag on

everything showing everyone's signatures.

and on, while other buyers are out there ready, willing, and

2. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Be sure you understand

able to pay as much or more.

what the contract says about Liquidated Damages. The

5. BACK UP OFFERS - Accepted backup offers are

money you place in the escrow, goes to the seller if you don't

actually contracts contingent on a prior buyer’s contract

perform (i.e., you default). If you can't perform, or you are

being cancelled. The backup buyer's contingent contract

unwilling to perform due to something which is not a legal

then becomes non-contingent and effective, which means

excuse (e.g., unexpected serious illness), paying liquidated

his deadlines have begun to run. If you find yourself faced

damages to the seller is usually preferable to a lawsuit.

with that prospect as a backup buyer, be sure before the

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tract (including the last accepted counteroffer).

initial period for doing so expires, that you give the seller - Pay close attention to contractual

convincing proof you have the funds to close. Otherwise

deadlines. There are things each side has to provide

you may be faced with the choice of letting the house go or

to the other within a certain number of days after the

suing the seller to compel the sale.

contract becomes effective. If you can't provide them

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Lifestyle Calendar

March

MARCH 11

MARCH 20 - 26

AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON TIP TOP

KIA CLASSIC

RUN/LEPRECHAUN BASH

PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT

MARCH 3

DISCOVERY CENTER

Entering its eighth year, the 2017 Kia Classic

Annual Tip Top Run/Leprechaun Bash end-

will be held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

CHIRO FOR KIDS

ing at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Founda-

March 20th – 26th. The Kia Classic features

NEW WAVE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

tion Discovery Center. Registration fees in-

144 of the best women golfers playing for the

Does your child suffer from Ear Infections, ADD

clude lunch from Tip Top Meats, event t-shirt,

$1.8 million purse. The field features 2016 Kia

or ADHD, Digestive Problems, Sports Injuries

race bib and swag bag. Enter solo or join as a

Classic Champion Lydia Ko and crowd fa-

or Behavioral Problems? Visit New Wave Chi-

team -- proceeds benefit the Lagoon educa-

vorites Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, Michelle

ropractic Center for Complimentary Exams for

tional programs. aguahedionda.org

Wie and Lexi Thompson. kiaclassic.com

MARCH 11

MARCH 25 - APRIL 16

CARLSBAD EDUCATIONAL

AWAKE & SING!

MARIA MULDAUR

FOUNDATION PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE

NEW VILLAGE ARTS

MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC

OMNI LA COSTA RESORT

AWAKE AND SING! is generally considered Clif-

Maria Muldaur’s 1974 mega-hit “Mid-

Peddle for a Purpose is a stationary-bike-

ford Odets’ finest play. It’s the story of a lower-mid-

night at the Oasis” has enshrined her in

a-thon at the Omni La Costa Resort and

dle-class, three-generation Jewish family living in

the hearts of baby boomers everywhere.

Spa to raise money for STEM-based pro-

a Bronx apartment during the Depression. Odets,

During the early '60s, she began singing

grams in the Carlsbad Unified School Dis-

who described his play as “a struggle for life amid

blues, bluegrass and Appalachian music.

trict. At least 30 teams will be riding and

petty conditions,” captures the frenetic, pressured

In the 42 years since “Midnight at the Oa-

both school and community teams are wel-

existence in this crowded dwelling with robust

sis,” Maria has toured extensively world-

come! This is a fun annual event that brings

authenticity. Showtimes include evenings and-

wide and has recorded 40 solo albums.

local businesses together with schools for

weekend matinees. newvillagearts.org

Recently, she has shifted her focus to the

a great cause. carlsbaded.org

Kids under 18 years newwavecarlsbad.com

MARCH 4

blues. museumofmakingmusic.org

MARCH 7

MARCH 11

MARCH 30 TRI-CITY WELLNESS COOKING CLUB -

6TH ANNUAL TASTE OF BRESSI

SOUPS FOR HEALTH

VILLAGE VOICES MEETING

BEER, WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

TRI-CITY WELLNESS CENTER

NEW VILLAGE ARTS THEATER

BRESSI RANCH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Join Collette Hammer and Katie Di Lauro,

Village Voices Meetings are designed to

An afternoon filled with craft beers, pre-

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, as they share

help village merchants and village resi-

mium wines, food, live music and more!

easy, nutritious, and tasty recipes to add to

dents stay in touch. Join in at the New Vil-

Local vendors provide tastings of signa-

your healthy lifestyle. This month’s selections:

lage Arts Theater building and learn about

ture dishes and beverages while guests

Cleansing Vegetable Soup and Easy Tomato

upcoming events, city issues, marketing

soak up the great tunes. Explore the

Basil Soup. Allow your body the privilege of

opportunities, and more. Coffee and Do-

Clubhouse, play some games, and enjoy

detoxing with fresh vegetables and broth and

nuts are served! carlsbad-village.com

the live local bands - all at this annual

if you think a tomato basil soup is difficult,

fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of

think again. tricitywellness.com

MARCH 10 CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bressi Ranch. bgccarlsbad.org

MARCH 31

ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS DINNER

MARCH 11

PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT

PACIFIC RIDGE VISUAL AND

MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC

With a theme of "Through the Looking

PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award win-

Glass" Reflections on 95 Years of Business;

PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL

ner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with

Embracing the Future, this year’s dinner will

The Carlsbad community is invited to a

GRAMMY winning singer/songwriters The Don

honor some of Carlsbad’s most venerable

showcase of Pacific Ridge School’s robust

Juans-Don Henry & Jon Vezner. With Tom on

and oldest businesses that were established

arts program. The event features student

his signature Dreadnought guitar, vocals and

throughout the last nine decades. Reserva-

music, theater and dance performances,

stories; Don on guitar, vocals, uke, and banjo;

tions/ticket purchase required. Each ticket

as well as a juried exhibition of visual arts.

and Jon on piano, vocals, and guitar–this perfor-

includes a chance to win one of three cash

Tickets available online. seatyourself.biz

mance will be a celebration of songwriting and

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TOM PAXTON & THE DON JUANS

storytelling! museumofmakingmusic.org

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DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Nelson Y. Howard, D.D. S. (760) 599-6559 nyhowarddds.com

EDUCATION

MiraCosta College (760) 795-6612 miracosta.edu

FAITH

North Coast Calvary Chapel (760) 929-0029 northcoastcalvary.org

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Dr. Stuart Kipper (760) 632-1018 stuartbkippermd.com

New Wave Chiropractic (760) 683-5942 newwavecarlsbad.com

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Tri-City Wellness (760) 931-3171 tricitywellness.com

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Patio At Your Door (858) 829-4302 patioatyourdoor.com

JEWELRY

Oceanside Jewelers (760) 722-4950 oceanside-jewelers.com

LEGAL

Law Offices of Stanley D. Prowse (760) 438-8460 stanprowse.com

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Avanti Workspace (760) 494-1371 avantiworkspace.com

C12 San Diego, LLC (760) 716-1115 c12sandiego.com

Carlsbad Education Foundation (760) 929-1555 carlsbaded.org

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Solutions Real Estate Jeff Dowler (760) 840-1360 JeffDowler.com

Three Lagoons Realty (858) 776-0427 threelagoons.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Green Dragon Tavern and Museum (760) 797-5579 greendragontavernca.com

Gregorios (760) 720-1132 gregoriosrestaurant.com Leap Coffee (706) 448-6167 leap.coffee

SALONS & SPAS Nailtoepia (760) 443-9696 Nailtoepiasalon.com

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Local’s Choice

TIP:

Filler Up! Never get below a half

tank of gas. A few years ago there was a countywide blackout and thousands were stranded because the gas pumps did not work without electricity.

Nest Cam Nest Protect

Surveillance & Peace of Mind: We love Nest Cam's video security system indoor and outdoor camerss. It records footage and allows you to keep an eye on your home from your smart phone. Speaking of smart...Nest's Protect, is an alarm that speaks its alerts and allows communication via the app. We know Smoke Detectors are probably the most important prod-

Car Safety: Did you know that your

uct for the first alert to a fire. Carbon Monoxide Detectors are essential against this ‘silent killer’

headrest can be taken off and used to

because it s virtually undetectable via sight, smell or taste. How many times have you heard

break your car window if needed? Or, we

your alarms beep and you think..Smoke, batteries, or something's burning on the stove? Now,

suggest a small knife to cut through seat

rather than waving a dish towel in the air, you can hush the alarm with a push of a button.

belts or car seats.

Fire Extinguishers: Have these throughout your home: Kitchen, Bedroom, Backyard, Laundry Room, Garage, etc..

K

eeping your family and home safe is a top prior-

Munchkin

ity! Here are some of our favorite products and

Baby Gates: Whether you are trying to

a few friendly reminders to keep your home safe

keep your 2-legged babies or 4-legged

and prepared in case of an emergency.

babies from harms way, these gates are great options to keep them locked into

Fire Proof Safe or Bag: There are some documents or family heirlooms that are irreplaceable.

We like a smaller size, which is easily grabbed on the way out.

What's in Your Emergency Kit? We should always be prepared with an escape route, 2nd story ladders, know where and how to turn off your gas, extra food and water, toothbrushes and paste, batteries, crank radio, solar charger and glow sticks rather than candles. Don’t forget to strap heavy furniture to the wall as we are in Earthquake Country.

Extension Cord with Fire Shield: Many of us are guilty of overloading our outlets with electrical devices. Did you know that there are built-in fire shields that take prevention to the next level and will automatically detect numerous factors to avoid electrical fires?

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a secure area or away from stairs.

TIP:

Never run your dishwasher,

washing machine or dryer when you are sleeping or away from the house. There is always a possibility of a leak or electrical fire. The damage can be limited if you are home and can stop it quickly.

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