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March 17th, 2010

This Month’s Neighbor Value – FREE 8oz Frozen Yogurt at Yogurt Dream..!

Categories: Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa

Happy Wednesday Everyone,

Every month we at the Mewborn Team get out into our local community to partner with local businesses to bring you value and also give them free exposure.

This month we would like to welcome Yogurt Dream in the Henry’s shopping center to our family..!  If you bring in our March newsletter you will receive a free 8oz frozen yogurt treat.  Yogurt Dream is located at: 3263 Camino de los Coches Carlsbad, CA 92009.  Their number is 760 944-7073.

For a copy of this month’s newsletter, feel free to download the attached:

LCO Newsletter – MAR 10

Last month we partnered with La Costa Grill for 20% off of your entire bill including beverages.  The promotion goes through the end of this month.  For copies of back issues, please contact us and we’ll be happy to drop one off.

In the coming months look for more great values from partners like Jazzercise, Enoteca Zin and Casa de Bandini.

Mike & Amy

Tags: Carlsbad Restaurants

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January 28th, 2010

New Healthy Produce Alternative in Carlsbad

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, Community Favorites, Encinitas, La Costa

Carlsbad, CA - One of our friends asked the other day if we had seen the movie Food Inc.  Although we haven’t, I know that Oprah had on her show yesterday talking about our food supply and how unhealthy it has become due to pesticides, hormones, and just over processing.  More and more people around me are trying to be more healthy and eat more “organic and clean.”

I was super excited yesterday to get an email from Lululemon Carlsbad saying that they have partnered with Garden of Eden Community Supported Agriculture to become a drop off of organic and locally grown produce.  In order to participate, you must go to the Garden of Eden website and choose your “pledge level.”  This is the amount of produce you will receive each week.  You can order a box big enough for one to a box big enough for a family of 4-5.  Then every Wednesday from 4 – 6 pm, your box is available for pick up from Lululemon Carlsbad Forum.  A box of produce for a family of 4-5 is only$164/mo (or $41/week)!  I EASILY spend that in a grocery store – without buying that much! Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Health and Wellness

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January 18th, 2010

One of My Favorite Times of Year – San Diego Restaurant Week – NOW!

Categories: Activities and Events, Carlsbad, Communities, Del Mar, Encinitas, La Costa, Oceanside, Restaurants, San Elijo, San Marcos

Yesterday – Sunday, January 17th, San Diego Restaurant Week returned to fabulous restaurants around San Diego County.  The event will run from Sunday, January 17th through Friday, January 22nd.

Whether you are looking to dine in Coronado at Peohe’s, 1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del, or Coronado Boathouse 1887, George’s at the Cove or the Marine Room in La Jolla, or maybe Jake’s or Pacifica in Del Mar, the Chart House in Solana Beach, or Blue Fire Grill in La Costa, there are options for everyone!

Now, in its fifth year, San Diego Restaurant Week is an absolute hit. This was started in 2004 to bring patrons to restaurants for a week after the summer boom, when kids are back in school, and business is typically down. Popular, exclusive restaurants started offering three course prix fixe menus consisting of an appetizer, a main course, and dessert for either $20, $30, or $40.

If you look at many of the restaurants’ menus, you will find that many of them are offering the entire three course meal for less than just the main course on a typical night. For those of you who know me and Mike, you know, we love to do nice things on a budget. I guess it is that financial advisor in me! So, we look forward to San Diego Restaurant Week each year. We always use it as an opportunity to visit some old favorites – or take a new culinary adventure!

This year, due to the lagging economy, the restaurants added a second San Diego Restaurant Week. According the San Diego Restaurant Week published reports, the January 2009 week was the most successful ever – with over 180 participating restaurants and a 22% increase in diners over the 2008 event!

At the San Diego Restaurant Week’s website, you will find a comprehensive list of participating restaurants that can be sorted by price, type of cuisine, or location.  Have fun and happy dining!

If you have anything you would like to see covered in our blog, please let us know.  We are always here to answer questions and meet your San Diego real estate needs.

Tags: San Diego Restaurant Week

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November 23rd, 2009

Carlsbad, CA – PF Changs Restaurant in Carlsbad Now Open

Categories: Carlsbad, Community Favorites, Encinitas, La Costa, Oceanside, Restaurants

Carlsbad, CA - If you live in Carlsbad, Encinitas, or Oceanside, you might feel like Mike and I do – that we have been missing some great moderately priced, chain restaurants.  These cities all are known for their many, amazing local restaurants, especially along the 101.  We have commented on some of our favorites – Swami’s, Honey’s, St. Tropez, etc. 

Click below for menu, etc.

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Tags: Carlsbad Favorites, Carlsbad Restaurants

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November 17th, 2009

San Diego Botanic Gardens – Garden of Lights

Categories: Activities and Events, Community Events, Community Favorites, Encinitas

As we head into the holiday season, some of local Encinitas businesses are starting to celebrate in style!  The San Diego Botanic Gardens will decorate their beautiful 30 acres into a dazzling winter wonderland.  They will use over 100,000 sparkling lights to illuminate their trees, palms, flowering plants, and bamboo forest. 

They will have activities for the entire family – from horse drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting over a fire, holiday crafts, live music, and refreshments.  They will even be offering photos with Santa.  Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Encinitas Community Events, San Diego Botanic Gardens

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November 11th, 2009

Encinitas Real Estate For Sale – Prices for October 2009

Categories: Buyers, Communities, Encinitas, Encinitas Market Trends, Sellers

The average days on the market in Encinitas is 60, with an average selling price of about $681,000.
Average selling price is $604k, down a bit from $618k in September
Something else to note – in all price ranges – the high, low, and average – properties sold at over 90% of their listing price.

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October 25th, 2009

New 760 Dialing Procedures Effective Now – October 24, 2009

Categories: Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, La Costa Greens, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Ridge, La Jolla, Leucadia, Oceanside, San Elijo, San Marcos, Vista

Carlsbad, CA - According to the Public Utilities Commission, the amount of numbers available in the 760 area code was about to run out. In order to combat this problem, they chose to adopt an area code overlay.

Effective October 24, 2009, Full Number Dialing Will Be Required For All Local and Long Distance Calls. This will apply to land lines AND cell phones.

New Dialing Rules Checklist
Update your contact information with security and alarm companies.

• Re-program speed dial, auto dial, modems and other telephone equipment with your ten-digit number.
• Update the contact information of friends, family, neighbors, family doctor, etc.
• Start providing your area code when you give out your phone number.
• Inform family and friends of the need to dial 10 digits.

Tags: 760 Area Code Overlay

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