"Best You Ever" Carmel Valley Chiropractor's Revolutionary Program

David:  I think we’re live now.  Hi, this is David Moya, with TheCarmelValleyLife.com.  I see the Live button.  We are starting our series here with some of our contributors.  We have Dr. Steve Ronco, from Torrey Hills Chiropractic with us today. Dr. Ronco:  Hi, David. David:  Yes, sir.  Did I say something wrong? Dr. Ronco:  No. I just said hello. David:  All right.  Not only is he a friend of mine, he’s actually my chiropractor, as well.  He is a long-time contributor of and on TheCarmelValleyLife.com.  Everybody welcome Dr. Steve.  Thanks for coming on. Dr. Steve, I've heard, obviously since I've been in your clinic, you talk about this new program, a revolutionary program that you started called ‘The Best YOU Ever.’  Is that correct? Dr. Ronco:  That’s correct, David.  That’s our new initiative for 2014. David:  Tell us a little bit about that.  I’m excited.  It looks like I’m going to be in that program, and then obviously, you’re sharing it with your other patients.  Tell us a little bit about that new program. Dr. Ronco:  First of all, David, thanks for having me on.  It’s a pleasure to be here.  I really like doing this stuff for you and for The Carmel Valley Life because it is local community stuff.  Really what this came down to was the essence of my practice is really based on balancing other things in your life, as well.  It’s not just all about one thing, it’s a wellness lifestyle.  As you take that shift towards wellness, a lot of different things start to line up.  What we did with this program is I finally put it all together and realized if this is what we’re always doing, let me create a new template or a framework for you to be able to achieve that.  As a patient coming in, I’m here to help you in more ways than just when you come into the office. Really what is comes down to now is most people will set goals, they understand about goal-setting or at least they have wishes or desires that they want to achieve, but most people don’t actually write them down.  Then life happens and we start to get caught up doing everything else, and what goes by the wayside but the things that we wanted to do earlier in the year. I want to try and circumvent that, and by the end of the year, be able to show you a template that got you from point A to point B and that’s a better place to be. David:  Accountability? Dr. Ronco:  Yeah, basically, and a template.  It’s just a framework for you to take step-by-step toward achieving something, which we all need a little guidance or a refresh from time to time.  What it comes down to, I found this quote that I really liked: ‘Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.’  A lot of us have heard that before; it’s probably been floating around Facebook too, and all the books and some of the things that we read.  Suffice to say that 8 out of 10 people believe that their life lacks overall goals to begin with.  Of the people that do create a goal, only 1 in 5 write them down.  Did you know, David, that if you write down your goals, you increase the likelihood of you achieving them by about 10 times? David:  That’s great. Dr. Ronco:  Most people don’t realize your health actually affects everything you do.  With so many people depending on you, it makes sense to invest in your health.  One of my primary things is let’s show you a way to be able to do that. David:  You guys have different facets or different aspects of the program; it’s all-encompassing.  It reaches beyond your health.  You got stuff you can do at home, at the gym, and different things regarding your health, what you eat and so forth.  Talk a little bit more about those different facets of the program. Dr. Ronco:  Absolutely.  Thanks for bringing it up.  View more at http://www.TheCarmelValleyLife.com Dr. Ronco:  You too.

Coastal San Diego Real Estate Specialist Shares Market Insight

David: Hi. This is David Moya. I’m here with Ryan Dalzell, from the Dalzell Group Real Estate.  He’s a buddy of mine, as well as a long-time contributor on TheCarmelValleyLife.com.  I’m going to make my introduction quick, because we’re trying to make these videos quick, to-the-point. Ryan, welcome. Can you tell us a little bit about some trends that are going on right now, both in Carmel Valley and then some coastal market updates, as well? Ryan:  Sure, not a problem. I think as probably most people know, the year ended up being a real good one in 2013 for San Diego real estate and at the coast in particular.  I think we’re building off of that as we go into 2014, a little bit of a rising interest rate market which actually motivates buyers to get into the market, because really, rates are still at historical lows, although they’re up from where they were a year ago. I think one of the really interesting trends that we’re noticing with the buyers that we’re working with is that they are looking for newer homes, either brand-new construction or remodeled homes along the coast because there’s just such limited supply for those type of homes that it’s very sought after.  In Carmel Valley, there’s a new community, Alta Del Mar Pardee Homes; they’re building and they are selling quickly.  They’re selling, a lot of times, over what they’re asking.  These are $2 million homes. We’re also seeing it in other areas.  Up the coast, especially in places like Encinitas, Solana Beach, where you do have some older homes that now are either being gutted, scraped, or going through an extensive remodel permitting process because people want to live that close to the beach.  If they can get a new place that is essentially new construction, then that’s what they’re looking for. David: You guys are helping with inventory? Ryan:  Yeah.  We have a group of investors that we work with.  They’re trying to find properties that need extensive remodeling.  They’re going in and doing that.  There’s also a lot of demand because of the demographics.  I think we've got a lot of extended family or in-laws that are now living on the same property, so homes that have a guest suite on the property are in high demand, as well.  That’s actually a very interesting component that a lot of the builders and a lot of the remodelers are trying to look at doing. David:  Wow.  Thank you for that information.  What we’ll do is we’ll put some links to some of your recent videos that you've done regarding some of your most recent rehabs, remodels, as well as some of your listings that you currently have.  Ryan, thanks for being with us.  We’ll be sure to include a link to your website, if anyone has any questions direct it at you and your group.  Thanks again. Ryan:   No problem.  Thanks for having me on. David:  Until next time.  Thanks. Ryan:  See you.

San Diego's Best Pet Groomer Shares Upcoming Events

David: I’m here with Riley Bandy, from Dirty Dogs.  We’re excited to be here with him and chat a little bit about what’s going on with Dirty Dogs. I’m a fan of Dirty Dogs, but I wanted to ask you a question, Riley: There’s a lot of different options out there for not only Carmel Valley residents and residents in San Diego County as a whole.  What makes Dirty Dogs so special?  Why should somebody go visit you guys? Riley:   One of the things we talk about with a lot of our customers is how Dirty Dogs has really become a one-stop-shop for pet owners.  When I say that, I mean we offer professional grooming, we offer healthy food, healthy treats, frozen food, bones; all the different necessities you need in terms of consumables, products.  Then we also have what’s extremely popular is do-it-yourself washing.  At Dirty Dogs it’s called a You Do It scrub.  What that means basically is that dog owners can bring their dog in after the beach, after running at the park, after going on a trail run, and actually wash their dog in our tubs on their own with shampoo, with hot water, with everything . It’s really a bonding experience for the person and their dog.  People really like it because it’s inexpensive, it’s quick, it’s easy, you don’t have to deal with the clean-up, it doesn't break your back.  One of the nice things . . . David: You know I love it.  I do it probably once or twice a week with Milo (The Carmel Valley Life Mascot). Riley:   Absolutely.  It’s easy.  We have blow dryers, we have towels.  You don’t have to wreck your bathroom.  It’s fantastic.  We always say to people, “As soon as you try our You Do It scrubs, you’re never going to use your garden hose again.” David:  That’s true, 100%.  I know you guys are having a lot of events.  What type of events are you having lately, are going to have?  How can people find out more about them? Riley:   Dirty Dogs has been around about 6 years.  One of the big things that we've done ever since we first opened is try to create experiences where dog owners can come out with their dogs and have social hour, these different things.  Originally they were called Yappetizers and Wine; that’s still an event that we have about 6 times a year, with one of the most popular ones being a costume contest around Halloween.  One of the things that we are now getting more involved in is events that are not just at our stores but are at other locations.  We’ve recently launched these events called Bark After Dark.  These are events . . . we just had one recently at a small local brewery in Sorrento Valley, and we’re having our next one around February 25^th, that’s a Tuesday night, from 5:00 to 9:00 at Culture Brewery at Solana Beach.  It’s on Cedro Street. These are . . . they’re dog-friendly destinations, they’re places that people like to go at nighttime, have a beer, have a glass of wine, and then bringing your dog along, it just makes it this experience of sharing these social environments with your dog.  That’s a lot of fun. We also . . . one of the new things that we’re doing is really trying to appreciate all the different kinds of dogs that come through our store.  We’re really fortunate to live in North County Sand Diego where people have a lot of exotic breeds; they have a lot of poodle mixes; golden doodles, labradoodles.  These are really fun breeds.  What we want to do is give people the opportunities to get all of those breeds together, so we’re having these breed appreciation days at our stores.  They happen at each store once a month.  We basically offer free self-serve baths for a certain breed every month at each store.  Last month we did Golden Retrieve appreciation Day in Cardiff, we did Boxer Appreciation Day Carmel Valley.  Next week we’re actually having Australian Appreciation Day in Cardiff.  We’re trying to put together a way where our customers can vote for which appreciation day we’re having next.  We've had a lot of interest just in having a rescue dog appreciation day, which we’re going to be scheduling.  At this point . . . David: I’ll be there for that one. Riley:   So will I. David: Very cool Riley.  I’ll be sure to include a link below this video so whoever’s watching can get onto your website, find out more information about your events.  I know you guys do a lot of Facebook promoting your events, so we’ll be sure to include some kind of link there as well.  Riley, thanks so much.  We’ll definitely have you on here again, talk about some of the specifics on maybe some grooming, and then any events coming up after, obviously, this conversation we’re having.  Thanks again, Riley. Riley:   Thanks, David. Questions? Email Dirty Dogs at events@dirtydogsd.com Before Dirty Dogs, Riley worked for the marketing agency, Imagination in Chicago managing client relationships for Gold's Gym, Allstate Insurance and Western Union. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

"Club M" at The Grand Del Mar Hosts Chamber Event

On January seventh the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce hosted their first sun-downer-networking mixer of 2014 at the Grand Del Mar in Club M.  The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce serves the areas of Del Mar, Sorrento Valley, Torrey Hills, Carmel Valley, Torrey Highlands, Rancho SantaFe, and La Jolla.  There was some great networking going on and The Grand Del Mar hosted some great appetizers as well as the opportunity to host the event at their beautiful location where members as well as non-members mingled.  The sun-downers take place the first Tuesday of every month and are a very casual form of networking.  There are also networking luncheons that take place at The Fish Market in Solana Beach on the second Tuesday of every month.

The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce also runs the visitors center in Del Mar and if you become a chamber member you can put marketing material at the welcome center.  The Coastal Networking Alliance aims to complement their Chamber's current networking events by providing additional networking opportunities to their CNA members - from monthly, industry-specific golf outings to business networking events around town.

If you're unable to attend their monthly luncheons or sun-downers, this will provide an additional opportunity for you to meet and interact with fellow Chamber members and non-member guests in their community.  The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce Champions Private Enterprise conducted with unwavering standards of fairness, honesty, and integrity.  They represent, promote, and protect a strong business community.  The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce offers members a variety of ways to market and advertise their businesses.  They have a marketing and advertising product or package to fit anyone’s business needs.

Toy King Detailing Puts the Shine Back in Your Ride!

 San Diego's Premier mobile detailing company specializing in auto, marine, RV, aviation, and motorcycle cleaning and reconditioning services.  Licensed and Insured to protect your investment, Toy King Detailing goes above and beyond to exceed your expectations and brings the SHINE back to your ride!

"What makes auto detailing interesting to me as a profession is bringing the car back to life from what it could be to what it is now, making your car look showroom shine, bringing the paint back to original condition. Toy King Detailing was founded as pretty much a hobby turning into a business.  Ever since I was a little kid I've always worked on cars, automobiles, everyone's toys around the neighborhood. We do from a simple wash down to a clay to remove any fallout to remove all fall-out. We'll high speed polish and buff out any scratches, any kind of imperfections you have on your paint, and we can bring it back to showroom shine.  We can bring the interior back to original condition, recondition your seats, bring the oils back into it, clean your carpets out. Our products are made for commercial use on high quality vehicles.  They're not grimy.  They don't attract dust.  These are all high-end products that actually bring essential oils back into the material.  A lot of the products you buy at the auto stores are not made for longevity.  They're made so you have to keep reapplying and reapplying and reapplying. We actually rejuvenate your material, bring it back to original luster and protection so you don't have to keep reapplying these over-the-counter products. Our name says it all.  At Toy King Detailing, we specialize in not only automobiles, but auto, marine, RV, aviation, and motor cycles all across the board.  We'll clean anything. My favorite part about being a detailer is most of our clients are repeat customers.  We either see them on a monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly schedule.  A lot of our current clients purchase our gift cards to give to friends or family which enables us to grow and constantly evolve in the detailing process." - Steven Martinez

Toy King Detailing's mobile unit comes fully equipped with deionized water, electricity, power equipment, and all necessary tools and chemicals, to make sure your vehicle is taken care of  - the correct way!  Toy King Detailing is CAR NUTS, with over 10 years of experience, and the know-how to fix any problem areas on your vehicles.  We offer both residential and commercial wash programs, and are fully equipped to handle multiple cars and large vehicles.  Stay tuned for more upcoming videos from the team at Toy King Detailing!

Casa de Santo Tomás - Timeless California Architecture

Casa de Santo Tomás, a truly unique custom estate home that was completed in 2010 consisting of timeless Early California architecture, contemporary flare & modern sustainability technology. Located upon a prime Rancho Santa Fe Covenant 3 acre parcel, this peaceful and private location has ideal topography for panoramic vistas of the rolling hills along the horizon. Built for indoor/outdoor living, with pool, spa, tennis court, tree house, zip line, guest house & huge 800sf open air estancia or outdoor living room is the ultimate for enjoying the best weather in the entire world.

Designed by award winning craftsman, Holcombe, whom was Voted best builder/architect in 2011 Ranch & Coast. Additionally Holcombe won the coveted Lilly Award in recognition of the influential young architect Lillian Rice, whom was the talent behind one of California's most charming communities, Rancho Santa Fe.

This home is available fully furnished which are included in the asking price. The interior design was artfully achieved by Carly Blalock of Carly & Co.

The street is one of the finest in the community with mature landscape of tall trees and a cul-de-sac ensuring peace and quiet.

Some more notable details; the state of the art, solar power generates enough power for entire home plus a surplus. Throughout the home there are impressive stained solid wood beams, all of which are real and actual structural timbers. Paver flooring with San Felipe pattern and Riviera tiles. The office has a unique "Beam on Beam" ceiling structure. Dramatic, Mission style beam structure in foyer and the front door is solid mesquite double entry door circa 1830 from Guatemala. Colorful handmade, Talevera tiles on stair risers. Wide hallways with wood beams and corbels. Master bath with tumbled marble and onyx floor is heated and dual zoned for two people. Morning kitchenette with built in frig, ice maker, espresso machine. Thre are 9 wood burning masonry fireplaces plus a pizza oven. Spacious, temperature controlled wine room. Charming detached guest house with corner fireplace, stylish bathroom, mini laundry, French doors that open to covered veranda and fantastic view.

The Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, rich in history, culture & architecture. The original design guidelines began in 1921 and were officially adopted in 1928. The “Covenant” is the oldest active planned community in California and consists of less than 2,000 parcels on over 6,000 acres. The location of 4 miles from the ocean provides the best possible year round weather conditions for the approximately 3,000 residents to enjoy the private golf club, tennis and nearly 50 miles of equestrian trails.

Casa de Santo Tomás is located on 7042 El Vuelo Del Este, Rancho Santa Fe