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        <author>Shawn@ShorelineSD.com (Shawn Bengtson)</author>
        <title>Merry Christmas</title>
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From all of us here at Shorline Properties, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas 
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    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:24:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title>Experience a White, Bright Christmas at Garden of Lights</title>
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Gather the family, bundle up the children and get ready for a white Christmas at the Garden of Lights in Encinitas.


On select nights throughout December, the San Diego Botanic Garden is beautifully decorated with more than 100,000 twinkling lights throughout several areas of the garden including the iconic Lawn Garden, Waterfall Deck and Eucalyptus Grove.


Horse-drawn wagon rides offer a fun and comfortable view of the four miles of trails through the gardens and families can enjoy live music, food and roasted marshmallows. Mulled wine is available on select evenings as well as an opportunity for the kids to play in the snow.


Santa Claus himself will be making his appearance nightly again this year.


The Garden of Lights is open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. nightly Dec. 6-23 and Dec. 26-30. Adults $14; children (ages 3-12) $6; seniors, military, students $10.


Additional information is available online or by calling (760) 436-3036.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:22:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title>5 Ways to Make Your Home the Perfect Holiday Gathering Place</title>
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Every December, millions of people around the world gather together with family and friends to celebrate the season. And whether it’s your first time hosting, or your 50th, many people experience some degree of anxiety and stress surrounding the holiday season. Part of this includes ensuring that your home matches your standards, both in aesthetics and in function.


While there’s no way to eliminate all the stress this holiday season, these 5 tips will help you ensure that your home doesn’t have to be one of the causes.





Light Up Your Home


Many holiday parties take place after dark, and with the shorter days at this time of year, darkness may descend as early as late afternoon in many areas. So, make sure that your is well-lit and that your exterior and front walkway are safe to navigate after dark.


Consider installing some Christmas lights to help create a festive atmosphere for your guests, and make sure that you update your outdoor lighting if your front walkway and steps aren’t as illuminated as they should be.


Christmas lights cost just $200 to $400 to cover your entire exterior, while new outdoor lighting can help brighten your walkway, steps, and yard for around $3,800.


Use any of these guides depending on the context.





Warm Up Your Home Efficiently


Extra people mean extra utility costs as you try to keep your home warm and lit throughout the season. Keep your guests toasty without sacrificing on your heating bills later by installing some new, energy efficient heat sources.


According to the Energy Saver Guide put out by Energy.gov, installing a smart thermostat ($200 – $250) can save you about 10 on your heating bills all by itself. To save even more, consider installing a geothermal heat pump ($7,500), which is the most efficient method of heating your home, particularly if you currently have electric heat installed.


Create the Perfect Seating Area Around Your Fireplace


Fireplaces are natural gathering places within a room, particularly when you have a roaring blaze already lit. So, make the most of this area by focusing your interior design here and turn it into the perfect conversation area.


Start by framing out the space in front of the fireplace with a throw rug to define the area and visually separate it from the rest of the room. Next, stack some large, floor-sized throw pillows nearby. Set chairs or love seats at angles to one another, so that guests can both see the fire and speak comfortably to one another at the same time. Finally, make sure to either set some tray tables nearby, or invest in a pair of end tables to set on either side to hold things like plates and drinks.





Renovate your Kitchen to Streamline Dinner Preparation


There’s an old saying, “No matter where I seat my guests, it seems they like my kitchen best.” And it holds true today, with many people ending up in the kitchen during a holiday gathering as you prepare and serve the food. So, if your kitchen is out of date or cramped, consider remodeling.


A full kitchen remodel costs around $20,000 for mid-range designs and appliances or around $101 a square foot. Keep in mind that full scale remodels do take several weeks to complete, so if you’re in a hurry, you may want to invest in more cosmetic updates like a fresh paint job, new counter and sink, or a new backsplash instead.


Create a Place to Entertain


One holiday tradition that many families take part in is the watching of holiday specials. Treat your guests to a better movie experience by creating a home theater setup in your home.


Home theaters can be dedicated spaces complete with acoustic soundproofing, or you can just upgrade your viewing and sound equipment and seating in your living room instead. Either way, a home theater is something that you can use year-round after the holidays are over, enhancing your home and property values at the same time.


A full home theater setup costs around $1,300 including a 48-inch TV and audio setup.


Treat Your Guests Right


The holidays may be stressful, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them, too. Take the time to get your home ready for your holiday guests, and get more out of the time you spend with family and friends when they visit your home.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
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Looking for some holiday fun for your family in December? There are plenty of activities on tap, from parades to tree-lighting ceremonies, home tours and community festivals. Here’s a look:


San Marcos Holiday Parade: The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos hosts the annual “Christmas Dreams &amp; Wishes” parade. 1 p.m. Dec. 1. Parade begins at Palomar College and travels on Mission Road, Comet Drive, Las Posas, Borden and Twin Oaks Valley Roads. Free.


kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org.


Rancho Christmas: The 28-room Rancho Guajome Adobe is decorated for the holidays and celebrate an holiday party/open house with wagon rides, storytelling, ballet folklorico, live music, dancing and drinks. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 (also Nov. 30). 2210 N. Santa Fe Drive, Vista. $5. (760) 724-4082.


Santa’s Coming Arts &amp; Crafts Fair: Bates Nut Farm hosts its annual Christmas artisan fair with more than 80 vendor booths, live music, children’s activities and a pancake breakfast. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 (also Nov. 30). 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center.


batesnutfarm.biz. (800) 642-0348.


Winterfest in Vista 2013: The Vista Village Business Association hosts this community holiday festival with Santa Claus, carolers, a canned food drive, live music, vendor booths and tree-lighting ceremony at the Vista Main Street Farmers Market. 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4. 255 Main St., Vista. Free.


vvba.org.



 



Holidays at West Village: West Inn &amp; Suites hotel hosts its seventh annual holiday celebration and Toys for Tots drive, with live entertainment, free seasonal treats, cookie-decorating, face-painting, chestnut-roasting, Santa and Mrs. Claus and horse-drawn carriage rides. 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5. 4970 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad. Free, but an unwrapped toy donation is encouraged. (760) 448-4500.


westinnandsuites.com.


Heritage Community Christmas tree Lighting: The city of Encinitas will light its 84-foot live holiday tree at Moonlight Beach. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Fourth and C streets, Encinitas. Free.


encinitas101.com.


Encinitas Holiday Parade: More than 100 entries will march in the annual parade, this year themed “Growing Holiday Cheer.” 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Coast Highway 101, downtown Encinitas. Free. (760) 633-2760.


Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland: California Center for the Arts, Escondido, hosts its annual holiday festival with a tree-lighting, carolers, arts booths, Santa Claus and a snow play area. 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Free. (800) 988-4253,


artcenter.org.


Vista Christmas Parade: The Vista Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 parade theme is “May the (Christmas) Force Be With You”: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Downtown Vista, Main Street, Vista. Free. (760) 726-1122,


vistachamber.org.


Fallbrook Christmas Parade: The illuminated parade’s 2013 theme is “Christmas in the Village”: 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Main Street from Ammunition to Ivy streets. Free.


fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.


Holiday at the Rancho: The City of Carlsbad host a rustic holiday celebration at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, with Santa Claus, crafts, pony rides, tree-lighting ceremony and outdoor screening of the movie “Elf.” 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad. $8 ($5 if purchased by Dec. 6). (760) 434-2843.


Lavender Field Art Festival: Local artists will host a family-friendly holiday festival of the arts. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. 165 Avocado St., Leucadia. Free.


Garden of Lights: San Diego Botanic Garden kicks off its annual holiday exhibition, with 100,000 Christmas lights, live music and holiday crafts and treats for sale throughout the gardens. 5 to 9 p.m. nightly, Dec. 7-23 and Dec. 26-30. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free with admission, $14, adults. $10, seniors, students and active military. $8, children ages 3 to 12.


sdbgarden.org.


Winter Wonderland: Del Mar Village hosts its annual holiday celebration with strolling carolers, a snow hill for children, Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s dance performances, a cake walk, seasonal treats for sale and shopping specials at Del Mar Plaza. At L’Auberge Del Mar amphitheater, there will be a tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. followed by a free screening of the film “Elf.” 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Corner of Camino Del Mar at 15th Street, Del Mar.


delmarmainstreet.com.


Santa’s Magical Village: The city of San Marcos hosts its annual two-day holiday festival, with an indoor holiday boutique, free crafts for children, live entertainment, strolling carolers, food trucks and Santa Claus (who will light the city’s outdoor Christmas tree from a fire truck at 6:30 p.m. Saturday). Festival hours, 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8. San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos. Free. Pancake breakfast from 9-11:30 p.m. Dec. 8 is $4-5. (760) 744-9000.


san-marcos.net.


Cardiff Kringle Mingle: Cardiff 101 MainStreet presents its sixth annual community holiday event with live music by four bands, hot food items and treats for sale, holiday décor and Santa Claus. 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8. Cardiff Town Center, 2087 San Elijo Ave., Cardiff. Free.


cardiff101.com/kringlemingle.


Great Train Expo: The national touring model train show will feature 200 to 500 tables of train dealers (HO, N, O, G, Z, S and other scales) as well as operating train layouts, workshops, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 8. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $9, adults. Children under 12 are free. $10 parking.


greattrainexpo.com.


Vista Community Clinic 2013 Holiday Homes Tour: The 27th annual tour will feature four estate homes elaborately decorated for the holidays plus a tour of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. $20 in advance, $25 at door. (760) 631-5000, ext. 1139.


Julian Holiday Homes Tour: Julian Woman’s Club will host two tours of local homes and a Christmas quilt fair and bake sale. Tours leave promptly at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 13. First United Methodist Church, Julian. $20. (760) 765-3647.






Christmas in the Park: The city of Poway hosts its old-fashioned Christmas festival with a tree-lighting, train rides, children’s crafts, carolers, live entertainment, square dancing, gifts bazaar, petting zoo, food for sale, old-fashioned games and museum tours. 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway (off-site parking and free shuttles from Poway Adult School and Community and Twin Peaks roads. Free.


poway.org.


Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade: The 63rd annual parade, themed “Christmas Across the Galaxy,” will feature more than 100 entries. 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14. Parade travels down Broadway from Escondido High School to Grape Day Park, Escondido. Free.


escondidojaycees.org.


Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights: Oceanside Yacht Club hosts its annual moonlit sailing of local boats decorated with holiday lights in the harbor. 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside. Free.


oceansideyc.net.


Vista Christmas Tea: The Vista Historical Society hosts its annual Christmas tea with live entertainment by Encore Youth Choir and Theater. 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Free. (760) 630-0444.


Brunch With Santa: Grad Tradition Estate and Gardens hosts its annual holiday buffet with Santa Claus, carolers, “Nutcracker” ballerinas and a Toys for Tots campaign. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 15. 220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook. $37.50, adults. $20, children. $10, children under 5. (760) 728-6466.


grandtraditiongardens.com.


Legoland Holiday Snow Days &amp; Winter Nights: Legoland California theme park hosts its annual holiday celebration with a celebrity tree-lighting ceremony and a monthlong celebration with a real snow play area, holiday-themed entertainment. Runs daily through Dec. 25. Legoland California, 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad.


california.legoland.com. Holiday park-hopper tickets available online for $65. (760) 918-5346







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