La Jolla/San Diego

The Deal With Pilates Reformer Classes (Literally)

April 12, 2012
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I actually workout quite a bit. I will always be a boot camp girl who also spins once a week. However, in between these workouts, I’ve been thinking about Pilates or yoga to elongate and deal with my stiff back. I had a hilarious but frank conversation with Jake at Pilates United today that sold me on attending his group reformer class for at least two months, once or twice a week, mixed in with [...]

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Summer Camp Option For Kids 7-14: Rock Climbing at Mesa Rim (Act Now)

April 10, 2012
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Summer is around the corner. Have you figured out how to keep your kids entertained while school is out? Here is a solution. Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center, located not too far from La Jolla in Mira Mesa, has some great camp options for kids ages 7-14. For a limited time, kids are able to attend a day of camp for just $39 (regularly $80) per day via ideal4acause, San Diego’s daily deal site that [...]

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Easter Brunch At La Valencia Hotel Has Something For All Ages

April 9, 2012
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Deciding on an Easter brunch can be a tough (sometimes expensive) decision. We chose the historic La Valencia Hotel this year for a few reasons. We wanted there to be some kind of Easter-related activity for La Jolla Girl and the location to be a reasonable La Jolla Star Transportation ride away from our house. A glass of champagne or two was definitely in order.

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San Diego Magazine’s Most Valuable Mom Contest

March 24, 2012
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San Diego Magazine is launching their first ever Most Valuable Mom contest. From March 20 to May 8, 2012, nominations are being accepted for mothers who go above and beyond and deserve special recognition. Anyone can nominate by visiting sandiegomagazine.com/topmom to upload a photo and tell us why their choice should be the winner. The top three finalists will be determined by votes from our online visitors and awarded a certificate worth $150 to one [...]

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International Cash Mob Day Is March 24 – La Jolla Is Participating!

March 18, 2012
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A cash mob is sort of like a flash mob, but instead of dancing, people spend money in order to support a locally owned and operated business. This phenomenon is catching on all over the country and in some cities internationally. The original cash mob organizers maintain a blog where they track media mentions of other cash mobs. They happened to notice that some were occurring on the same day and figured that it would [...]

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Estancia La Jolla Discount Program For UCSD Alumni Provides Huge Savings

March 13, 2012
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As you know, we have stayed at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and dined here many times. However, did you know that they have an program for alumni of UCSD? It makes sense, due to it’s location across from campus. Even if you live in the San Diego area, it’s worth joining this program because it applies to the spa, food and drinks. Your With Honors membership entitles you to: our special UCSD [...]

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