Food trucks cause concern near San Marcos elementary school
John T. Griffith 5:14 p.m., May 22
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Electronic cigarette smoke-out
E-smoke some snickerdoodle
My friend Smokee Wilson ain’t so smoky anymore. She recently started “vaping,” as she calls it — getting her nicotine fix by way of an electronic cigarette. I’ve got some family members who smoke, so ...
Jam session with the Kellys
Apricot jams, spreads, and preserves are trundled into the taste-test kitchen.
Painting and wine classes in San Diego County
‘Didn’t you used to want to be an artist?” I asked Patrick as I dragged him out the door. “At least I’ll get a drink,” he grumbled. We were on our way to a Painting ...
Instant oatmeal taste test
Casa Kelly’s 2013 New Year’s resolution is healthier living — nutritious eating, physical activity, and enlightenment of the mind. The easy part for shopper Eve is the eating. Out go the chips, in come the ...
The Best BBQ Sauce
Sauce for your bones
We use a lot of barbecue sauce in the Kelly house. Our favorite has always been Gates Original. It hails from Kansas City, and my mom sends me a bottle every year at both Christmas ...
Ways to quit smoking
Kick cigarette butts in 2013!
The cognitive thought-based method versus hypnosis for quitting the habit.
Takes some green to chase away the holiday blues
A list of things to do over the holidays in San Diego.
“Viejas Outlet Center has the largest outdoor skating rink in Southern California.”
Peppermint-themed birthday party turns up Peeps and Pop Rocks
My youngest daughter always feels ripped off at this time of year because her birthday comes just three days after Christmas. She gets a second dose of presents, but we’re usually too wiped out to ...
