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| 01/13/14 | Santa Barbara Chiropractor Dr. Crystal GalvanEmpowering women & families to take control of their health.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I LOVE CLOUDS! What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Love to watch my soaps- General Hospital What is the last book you read or one of: The Baby Sleep Book/ Dr. Sears Favorite local restaurant?: Cajun Kitchen Favorite coffee spot?: Zizzo’s Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/23/13 | Celebrating 30 Years in the CommunityEF International Language SchoolEF Students contribute to SB as Global Community: EF International Langu… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/11/13 | Westlake Village has it’s very own shining star! Hayley BockMake sure to keep an eye on this rising star!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I have a dog that watches TV! What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Cinnabons! What is the last book you read or one of: Percy Jackson-“Lightning Thief” Favorite local restaurant?: In-N-Out Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks, not coffee though, tea Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/05/13 | Non-ProfitCarrie RandolphScholarship Foundation names new BOARD MEMBER!: SANTA BARBARA, CA Augu… About Us: Since 1962, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara provid… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 05/31/13 | Teacher Andy WhiteShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I own a local music studio and musical lessons company c… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Lattes What is the last book you read or one of: Lust for Life (about Van Gogh) Favorite local restaurant?: Little Alex’s Favorite coffee spot?: French Press Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 04/05/13 | Santa Barbara High School Theatre | Santa Barbara High SchoolOtto LaymanSBHS Theatre Presents Monty Python’s SPAMALOT: Thou needst not adhere to… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/08/13 | Owner of Crushcakes & Cafe Shannon NoormandShannon NoormandShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I have 2 sets of twins, one set identical 17 year old bo… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Chips and salsa & Margaritas for dinner. What is the last book you read or one of: “The Story of Beautiful Girl” by Rachel Simon… Favorite local restaurant?: Besides Crushcakes & Cafe??? Probably Jane they always do a… Favorite coffee spot?: Besides Crushcakes & Cafe??? That’s hard, I think we have the b… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/27/12 | Darlene Mock, Founder Petits Amis PreschoolShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I still like to run throught the sprinkers with my stude… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Root beer floats with vanilla ice cream What is the last book you read or one of: The English Patient Favorite local restaurant?: The Boathouse Favorite coffee spot?: Whole foods Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/10/12 | Hometown Homebirth Moriah Whoolilurie LM, CPMHomegrown owner of Hometown HomebirthShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: My husband John and I got married after 11 days. What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Almond croissants from Renaud’s! What is the last book you read or one of: Birth Reborn by Michel Odent, a French Obstet… Favorite local restaurant?: Everything about the Sojourner reminds me of home. Favorite coffee spot?: Absolutely the French Press on State. Im excited about their ne… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 08/27/12 | Mom, Business Owner, Teacher Emily BoswellGet to know Emily!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I am an avid Ice Hockey fan. Go Kings!! What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Plain white cake from a grocery store bakery…. What is the last book you read or one of: The Graveyard Book, By Neil Gaiman. I like an… Favorite local restaurant?: Taco de Rajas at El Sitio. Favorite coffee spot?: I dont drink coffee. But sometimes I go Coffee Bean on upper De… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 08/22/12 | Mom, Singer, Caregiver Alycia ArcherBalancing Motherhood & PassionsShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I took tap/ballet played violin and made my own clothes … What is one of your indulgence or vices?: It’s It’s Ice Cream. What is the last book you read or one of: Raising my daughter and taking care of kids, … Favorite local restaurant?: Adama Vegan Cuisine on Chapala Favorite coffee spot?: I like to meet people at the good cup for a little coffee of tea… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 08/08/12 | BusinessKnit FitNew store is sure to inspire creativity!Two Locations!: The new Santa Barbara store is the second Knit Fit store… : Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 07/30/12 | Mom, Business Owner, Health Advocate Maria ArroyoMom, Business Owner, Health AdvocateShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I love entertaining and throwing parties!! (even in Hig… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Fresh, homemade chocolate chip (with nuts) co… What is the last book you read or one of: I haven’t finished a book in a long time, but… Favorite local restaurant?: Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurants Favorite coffee spot?: Renaud’s Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 07/16/12 | Trainer, Coach and Horse Lover Marcia NelsonCoach, Trainer and Horse Lover!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: Horse crazy all of my life!! What is one of your indulgence or vices?: NuSkin Face Spa…the older I get the more I … What is the last book you read or one of: “The Eighty Dollar Champion” by Elizabeth Let… Favorite local restaurant?: Los Olivos Cafe & Wine Merchant…..super food and super ow… Favorite coffee spot?: Coffee Cabin in Buellton because of their Mexi-Mocha……mmmmmm… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 07/10/12 | Speech & Language Pathologist Shelley GreenbaumMeet Shelley– love, light, and joyShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: My cat keeps agreements once she shakes on it What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Lots of popcorn What is the last book you read or one of: Last book I read: Dying To Be Me; Favorites: … Favorite local restaurant?: Opal Favorite coffee spot?: Dont drink coffee Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 07/04/12 | Energetic Mom & Business Owner Krissy MackinsMeet Krissy!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I used to dance in the parades at Disney Worlds Magic K… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Getting caught up on General Hospital from … What is the last book you read or one of: I really enjoyed the book, The Devil Wears P… Favorite local restaurant?: The Beachside Favorite coffee spot?: I dont drink coffee, but I really enjoy tea. Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 06/25/12 | Mom and Owner of MY GYM Jennifer CaesarEnthusiastic Mom & Business OwnerShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: Well I actually have a lot of fun facts but one of the b… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Definitely a Vanilla Latte from Coffee Bean. What is the last book you read or one of: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I’m ready to… Favorite local restaurant?: Holdren’s Favorite coffee spot?: Coffee Bean (: Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 06/11/12 | SBMA StaffKarina Carl – SB Museum of ArtArt for the Whole CommunitySBMA: Bringing Art to Families & Children: [About Santa Barbara Museum o… Get Involved with smART Families: For those wanting to be more involved … Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 06/06/12 | Dad Brian LHusband, Father, Community LeaderShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: Lived in Russia for one year What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Following the Lakers, no matter what may come What is the last book you read or one of: True Grit by Charles Portis Favorite local restaurant?: Los Gallos Favorite coffee spot?: SB RoCo Read Full Profile Post Comment [1] |
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| 05/14/12 | Heart for RwandaLaura WatersBaking with Love & PurposeQuality Baking from the Heart: SweetHearts Bakery started with a trip to… Availability: SweetHearts Bakery started as a wholesale bakery. With a c… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 05/08/12 | Mother-to-Mother SupportLa Leche LeagueProviding Mother-to-Mother Support, Encouragement: [About] La Leche Leag… [LLL of Santa Barbara]: Kyle and Jessica are the fun, dynamic, understan… [Philosophy]: The philosophy of La Leche League is to provide loving gui… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 05/02/12 | Foster Parent Cassandra FildeyA special woman with a big heart!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I love to trap shoot! What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Food – I love tacos! What is the last book you read or one of: I’m reading “One for the Money,” which is a f… Favorite local restaurant?: Bistro 1111 Favorite coffee spot?: I’m not a big coffee drinker. I only drink half a cup at a time! Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 04/16/12 | Event Review | Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts ForumExhibit Inspiring Creativity in Parents & ChildrenThe art is interactive and appealing to children.: [About] CAF presents … Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/13/12 | Event Recap | SBSNAP – Santa Barbara Special Needs Adaptive ProgramsSB Snap‘Groovy Kind of Love’: The Annual Valentine Dinner Dance hosted by the D… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/13/12 | Mom and Educator Janelle AshbyRenaissance Woman with Passion for EducationShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I designed and sewed a friends wedding dress What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Cake! What is the last book you read or one of: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Favorite local restaurant?: Roy Favorite coffee spot?: Not a coffee drinker, but love the caramel apple spice drink fro… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/12/12 | Non-ProfitMatt WagonhurstLocal Students Kick Off 3rd Annual Sports Drive: Three years ago, high s… How to Help: Drop off donations. Balls, bats, gloves, helmets, surfboar… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/12/12 | Teacher (& Mom) Leia BrownLas Vegas Native and teacher for Nevada Virtual AcademyShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: Las Vegas Native What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Reading…to a fault, once immersed in a book… What is the last book you read or one of: I’m that girl. I love the Twilight Series bo… Favorite local restaurant?: Outback Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/07/12 | Non ProfitCALM – Child Abuse Listening & MediationAbout CALM – Child Abuse Listening Mediation: CALM exists to assess, tre… I Will Not Be Silent: In response to recent news, CALM launched an IWil… Parent Child Interaction Therapy benefit parents: How can a parent manag… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 02/02/12 | Mollycule, Children’s Books that Spark the Imagination Molly HahnSanta Barbara-based writer, illustrator, and multimedia artist.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I play the ukulele and perform locally. What is one of your indulgence or vices?: CHEESE! And Coffee… What is the last book you read or one of: “I Want My Hat Back” by Jon Klassen Favorite local restaurant?: Roy Favorite coffee spot?: Handlebar Coffee Shop Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 01/18/12 | Mom & Owner of Willa Kveta Photography Willa KvetaWilla is one of Santa Barbaras premiere wedding photographers.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I grew up on an island What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Chocolate What is the last book you read or one of: The Kite Running – one of my favorites Favorite local restaurant?: Carlitos Favorite coffee spot?: The Daily Grind Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 11/23/11 | The Singing Harpist – Vocal, Harp, and Piano Teacher Kathy KavanaughShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I didn’t start the harp till I was 35 years old. What is one of your indulgence or vices?: I love cats What is the last book you read or one of: Desmond Moore’s Why They Purr Favorite local restaurant?: The Buffet At Boulder Station Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 11/03/11 | mom & author Jenna McCarthyLocal mom launches a new book while balancing motherhood & and a husband.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I like to drink hot coffee through a straw. What is one of your indulgence or vices?: America’s Funniest Videos. (I prefer to call … What is the last book you read or one of: It’s Hard Not to Hate You (by my friend Val F… Favorite local restaurant?: I’m a big Opal fan. And Zen Yai makes me weak (in a good wa… Favorite coffee spot?: I know it’s not PC but it rhymes with charducks. Read Full Profile Post Comment [1] |
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| 11/02/11 | Event Recap | Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy – SBYMASB Youth Battle of the BandsA NIGHT TO REMEMBER2011 Finalists!: Below are the final rankings and scores for the top thr… 2011 Participants: 14 and Under 50 Below Official Breakdown Sozo Techni… : Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 10/10/11 | pumpkin patches, costumes & events…Halloween & HarvestHalloween is just not a one-night affair; the celebrating begins weeks in advance!EVENTS: There are lots of ways to have a safe experience trick or treati… PUMPKIN PATCHES: Grocery Stores & Trader Joe’s Big Wave Dave Lane Farms… COSTUMES: Make this a night they will not forget! Create your own unique… ACTIVITIES & CANDY: ACTIVITIES & CANDY… Stop by Kingston’s Candy for… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/16/11 | tutor for ages 6-14Nancy RoseWhy I became a tutor…..: Two years ago I retired from teaching in Sant… Trouble with study skills?: Sometimes a child, or adolescent, has troubl… I also teach English-As-A-Second-Language.: I am fully fluent in Spanish… I have excellent local references.: Several families with whom I have wo… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/15/11 | Business SpotlightNannies 2 GoNannies 2 Go has figured out how to make life easier and still affordable for busy parents!Making Life a Little Easier: As a parent, Lisa knows how important your … About Lisa: Lisa Grossmann, owner of Nannies 2 Go, has provided childcar… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 09/14/11 | Laura Sobell, SB’s #1 Baby ExpertGrowing SpacesWe think of Laura Sobel as the baby whisperer. She has supported so many parents in our community!Growing Spaces- With SB’s #1 Baby Expert: Let Laura Sobell Design a Safe… Read Full Profile Post Comment [3] |
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| 08/08/11 | Junior Olympics – Event ResultsSB Aquatics ClubSanta Barbara Water Polo 12U Girls WINS THE GOLD!Santa Barbara Water Polo 12U Girls WINS THE GOLD!: The Water Polo Junior… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 06/14/11 | Dad Kevin ZieglerKevin is one of ParentClick’s 2012 Dads of the Year!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: sense of Humor What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Coffee What is the last book you read or one of: The Personal MBA “Master the Art of Business” Favorite local restaurant?: Habit Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks Read Full Profile Post Comment [1] |
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| 06/08/11 | Summer Event Series | Stearns Wharf AssociationMovies on Stearns WharfA fun and free activity for families with kids of all ages!FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES ON STEARNS WHARF RETURNS: The City of SB and th… Movie Line-up: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (PG) at dusk on June 17th “Foot… Read Full Profile Post Comment [2] |
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| 05/26/11 | Mom Julie SorensonFarewell and thank you to our Editor Julie for the past 7 years!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I am in 3 book clubs each month – my own and two mother-… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: a Latte at Jeannine’s or a nice glass of wine What is the last book you read or one of: last book “Widow of the South”, last favorit… Favorite local restaurant?: So hard to name just one – Ca Dario, Arigato, Shoreline Caf… Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks – Jeannine’s for special occasions Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 05/18/11 | Non ProfitInterculture FoundationAbout Us: InterCulture Foundation is a non-profit organization Combating… Healthy Lifestyle Programs Include:: Snack Smart Program- delivery of he… Summer Camps: Be a Fit Kid – kids learn ways to get out and get healthy… Current Programs:: Road Trip to Nutrition- ICF is currently implementing… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 05/03/11 | Event RecapMoms Night Out at NordstromAn evening to celebrate the 2011 ParentClick Moms of the YearMoms Night Out at Nordstrom: The evening started with a wine,hors d’oeu… 2011 ParentClick Moms of the Year: Tatiana RomoNominated by Philly Burme… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 04/28/11 | Mom & SB County Education Assistant Superintendent Susan SalcidoThis special lady is being honored for Teacher Appreciation Month.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: My husband and I got married on Maui, just the two of us… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Whenever I need a little pick-me-up, I buy a … What is the last book you read or one of: DRIVE by Daniel Pink Favorite local restaurant?: Several favorites: Olio y Limone Pizzeria, Brophies, Jane,… Favorite coffee spot?: My friend Kris B. brews the best coffee in town Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 03/15/11 | Event Spotlight | Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSaks & The City IVPurchase tickets before they sell out for this fabulous evening!EVENT DETAILS: Thursday, April 7 – 6:00pm-10:00pm Enjoy: Mini Makeovers … ABOUT TBCF: The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) provides financial a… Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 01/10/11 | Mom & Entrepreneur Sarah JaimesSarah launched Kingston’s Candy Co in October 2010 in Santa Barbara!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I am a pretty open book and love to talk. I cannot imagi… What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Haribo gummy bears! Glad to say we carry the … What is the last book you read or one of: The Help Favorite local restaurant?: Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant Favorite coffee spot?: I like them all. Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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| 01/09/11 | Dad Chris KolendrianosChris Kolendrianos is a very hands-on father of two. His oldest daughter, Sorel, has Rett …Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: x What is one of your indulgence or vices?: x What is the last book you read or one of: Rett Syndrome Handbook Favorite local restaurant?: Ca Dario Favorite coffee spot?: Zizzo’s Read Full Profile Post Comment |
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