San Diego Xeriscape Gardens: Beautiful & Water-Wise!
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San Diego Xeriscape Gardens: Beautiful & Water-Wise!

Since we live in such a dry climate, San Diego xeriscape practices include carefully crafting our outdoor spaces to minimize water usage while making the most of this incredible weather and growing environment. However, if you’re worried about how a xeriscaped yard will look, we’re here to shed some light and bring new inspiration! *This…

San Diego Staycation Ideas:  Relaxing, Romantic & Budget-friendly!
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San Diego Staycation Ideas: Relaxing, Romantic & Budget-friendly!

If you don’t have the funds or time for a proper getaway at the moment, but desperately need a break of some type … Look no further than your own backyard in San Diego and North County. We’d be willing to bet you’ve lived here for a while and haven’t experienced all of our staycation…

Can’t-Miss Ice Cream & Gelato in North County
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Can’t-Miss Ice Cream & Gelato in North County

San Diego’s BEST Ice Cream just might be hiding in North County! But first: Gelato vs ice cream . . . what’s the difference?  We’re glad you asked. There’s a BIG difference in ingredients as well as consistency and flavor.  Ice cream is as American as apple pie — and no apple pie is complete…

Discover the Magic of Oceanside Pier
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Discover the Magic of Oceanside Pier

When my husband and I first moved to San Diego from Colorado, we couldn’t get enough of Oceanside Pier. Even though I’d grown up here and attended UCSD for a year, I’d never ventured that far enough into Oceanside to find this magical pier. The pier is an amazing place not just because of the…