Delicious Deals in Store for Mesa’s Restaurant Week

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July is nearing its end, and we are now beginning to anticipate August's arrival, or lest we admit, we are salivating for it. August is to be delicious, and especially flavorful for romantic couples and spouses. Let's make a toast to the official restaurant week in Costa Mesa, in which restaurants in the area give us lunch specials and tastings prix … [Read more...]

Read On!–Discounted Bookstores in La Mesa

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Where do you go for all your book reads? We are now living in an era of Amazon Kindle and e-reading are reading options in addition to the classic library and bookstore establishments. However,, there are still a good number of us that prefer paperback to digital books. In and around La Mesa, there still exist bookstores that offer our favorite reads for … [Read more...]

Three Cheers for The OC A-Fair!

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Twirling food, fun and summer entertainment into a whirl of carnival rides, free concerts and stunting stage performances, a round of applause goes to--The OC Fair! Many of us that have grown up on the event that got us through our first dates as kids and even through our nervousness of heights can expect the fair to be in town until the end of August. We … [Read more...]

Free Movies for Grabs at the Segerstrom Center for The Arts

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Who can possibly resist the realm of free entertainment? As we look to cheap and free ways to spend any summer break or vacation in La Mesa, we can finally delight in a series of free movies that can share with a few friends over several rounds of popcorn and coke. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is ringing in the sound effects and Blockbusters for the summer … [Read more...]

Grab Your Fair Share of Food Truck Affairs

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Summer is official and the season for grilling and delicious eats has also arrived. Why not feed your need for eats on the go? As there are a number of restaurants that we've made frequent favorites in Orange County, we can also leap for joy for the arrival of restaurant-style dishes we can enjoy on sidewalks and streets for Food Truck Fare. The Food … [Read more...]

Revive Childhood Fashions in Summer Boot Camp

Learn the essentials to ripping the runway!

Is your child an up and coming diva or fashionista? They might be the ones to set the trends and standards for what's hip and otherwise fashionably correct. And on the other hand, their clothing might go against the fashion flow to include a look that is all their own. In any case, its evident that what you wear and how you wear it plays a role discovering … [Read more...]

Get Around Safely in La Mesa

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Getting around La Mesa isn’t hard when you live near the Trolley! Just hop on and ride the line to downtown San Diego, Imperial Beach, or even to your favorite attractions around town. Constantly driving when you have other transpiration options can put wear on your car. It can also get costly when it comes to gas, parking, and other expenses. Even more … [Read more...]

10 Ways to Stay Cool Indoors This Summer

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You might have already taken a splash in the relaxing Alterra swimming pool this summer and loved that it’s a cool place to beat the heat! But aside from the outdoor recreational methods, you can keep cool when in your apartment without wasting a lot of energy and money on air conditioning. Here are 10 simple ways to cool off this summer that you might … [Read more...]

Satur-Daze Poolside Fun at Del Mar Hotel

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Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend with a splash at Satur-Daze Del Mar Pool Party. Kick it with your friends and family at the San Diego Marriot Del Mar on Saturday, May 28 from 12-4pm! The Arterra Pool Lounge will be the place to be for food, live entertainment, sparkling pool water, prizes, and more for all ages! The party might be at Del Mar, but … [Read more...]

Green is Your Lucky Decorating Color This Season

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Before “Green” was the new, chic term to describe efforts to save the environment, would you believe it was a color? Yeah, I know, we almost forgot about it! This month is a perfect time to familiarize yourself with this lucky hue for a splash of spring in your Alterra apartment. Going Green in your apartment with color can actually do some … [Read more...]