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From all of us here at Shorline Properties, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas! 

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.

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

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 & 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,

The annual Heritage Tree Lighting at Moonlight beach is the perfect family activity to kick off the holiday season!

" The city designated Heritage Tree, an 86' tall towering Norfolk Island pine tree, will be covered in LED lights during the holidays.  It was planted in 1952 by John & Peter Danforth as a Mother's Day gift for their Mother Jane. 

Please, come enjoy the tree lighting from 5:00-6:00 (tree will be lit at 5:30pm), along with some hot apple cider!"

Happy Thanksgiving!

This season, I am so thankful for all of my clients/friends and look forward to continuing to serve the community in the coming year.

If the season has put you in the giving mood, consider volunteering at one of our local free Thanksgiving meals. It's a great way to give back to the community and share the day with smiling faces. A great idea for people who don't have plans, or won't be able to make it home this year, volunteering at a Thanksgiving meal puts you in the center of warmth and really is the reason for the season. 

This year free Thanksgiving meals are being offered at:

-- St. Mark Lutheran Church has chosen to host a group of Marines during the Thanksgiving Day community event at 9 a.m. Thursday at 552 S. El

Is your New Year Resolution to eat healthier? Why wait until January? The Encinitas Station Farmer's Market is open every Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Featuring live music, delicious snacks, and local vendors, this is truly the best way to support the community while eating healthier at the same time.

Check out their Facebook page for more information.

The 20th Annual Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is almost here! The fun starts at 9 am on Sunday Nov. 19th.

Here's more from the official Facebook Event : "Enjoy over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus three Entertainment Stages, Children’s Activites, Bike Valets, and a Beer Garden! Take advantage of free family fun, entertainment, a National Award Winning MainStreet and a traditional So-Cal beach town. Come shop for the holidays and support local artists and makers. Big thanks to our presenting sponsor Southwest Airlines for sponsoring this event.

Savor craft beers, enjoy some quality food and soak up some winter sun while listening to the best bands in San Diego rock out at the Beer Garden Stage. Beer provided by Modern Times Beer and

Adding plants to your home will give it a fresher and brighter feel and will also improve your home’s air quality. Although it does take a little bit of work and consistency to maintain your plants, but it’s well worth the effort. Here are a few tips for keeping your plants looking great.

 1. Use leftover water from cooking. Plants love the extra nutrients from your leftover cooking water that can’t be found straight from the tap. Instead of dumping the water right after boiling vegetables, let it cool and use it to water your plants.

 2. Coffee makes great fertilizer. Rather than throwing your used coffee grounds in the trash, empty out your French press or coffee filter straight into a planter.

 3. Dust your plants. This should be part of your

It’s easy to take a few missteps when it comes to lawn care, especially if you’re a new homeowner and it’s your first time being solely responsible for your yard and landscaping. Here are a few tips that will help you avoid lawn-related frustrations.

Cutting the grass short. Lowering the height of your mower blades may give you a few extra days between each mowing, but it’s bad for your grass in the long run. Don’t go any shorter than 2.5 inches, or your grass could be starved for sunlight.

Watch where your dog urinates. Finally out of an apartment and ready to let the dog into the back yard when it’s time to go? You might regret it. Your pets’ urine can kill your plants and grass. Try to train your dog to go in one spot, preferably in stone or