We are shaped by people and experiences throughout our lives. In the March ActiveRain challenge hosted by Lew Corcoran and Patricia Faeger, we are asked to share the profound impact someone had on you in shaping you into who you are today.If you want to know why I am the way I am today, it is largely due to how My Parents Shaped Who I Am Today, they set a strong foundation.The experiences I had, the things I feared, the things I loved, and how throughout my life I emerged from the "Dark Night of the Soul" experiences also shaped me into who I become. While the term may mean different things to people, my reference here is in the spiritual sense. "The "dark night of the soul" refers to a phase of deep spiritual crisis or emotional turmoil, often characterized by feelings of despair and a... 03/16/2025

Pirate Plunge in Carlsbad for 2025      The Pirate Plunge is a popular aquatic event, hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa area). The 2025 Pirate Plunge will take place on Saturday March 29th from 5 – 8 pm. Here’s what to expect at the Pirate Plunge Kids will enjoy several pirate-themed activities in the pool including a ship raider race and diving for treasure. Plus they can race across floating obstacles in the pool. Kids can also walk the diving board plank!! Additionally, on land there’s an inflatable pirate ship slide and a treasure hunt, with lots of photo opportunities. The Aquatic Center Splash Pad will be open for younger children. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, too. Admission and wristbands are $15 per person... 03/21/2025

What’s the Value of my Escondido Home? Escondido Home Sales for February 2025 Escondido is inland in North San Diego County, approximately 20 miles east of the beaches, and bordering San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market have up-to-date information about the local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) in order to make informed buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). This information is believed to be reliable at the time this market report was written but no... 03/16/2025

FEATURESBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5Year Built: 2021Lot Size: 0.5Square Footage: 1,720Agent Name: Sandi BaumanBroker: Chico Homes Real Estate Sales IncDESCRIPTIONThis stunning home features a clean and modern white and black exterior that sets the tone for luxury living. Step inside to find an inviting living room complete with a gas-lit fireplace, soaring 9-foot ceilings complemented by luxury plank flooring, and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. The heart of the home is the exquisite kitchen, boasting solid surface quartz countertops, beautiful solid wood cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. The open island design makes it perfect for gathering and entertaining. Retreat to the primary suite, where a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathr... 03/21/2025