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We are always inspired by a good quote. What inspires you?

“This life is what you make it. No matter what, you’re going to mess up sometimes, it’s a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you’re going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends – they’ll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything – they’re your true best friends. Don’t let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they’ll come and go too. And baby, I hate to say it, most of them – actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can’t give up because if you give up, you’ll never find your soulmate. You’ll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn’t mean you’re gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don’t, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”

 

~Marilyn Monroe

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Spring has sprung and what better time to start planning your breaks.  You’ve earned it. So, go have a bit of fun, let your hair down, and get a little wild. The question is where to venture to this year? Well, Forbes has us all covered with their 2013 Travel Guide Star Awards (http://www.startle.com/forbes-travel-guide-star-award-winners/2013-star-award-winners), and this year they gave out more awards than ever before! The list gives you top hotels, spas, and for the foodies the top restaurants. The hardest decision will be what destination first. I say go with Hong Kong the city with the most 5 star hotels and work your way around the world. With such a large list there are plenty of destinations and you don’t have to stop at just Spring Break. Take a break every season this year.

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Leprechauns, clovers, and green beer –that’s right, Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17 marks the return of the annual celebration. I do not know about you but I do not need much of a reason to have a good time, and this “Kiss Me I’m Irish” (at least for today!) holiday is a perfect chance to enjoy some recess.

There are many options to take advantage of the fun this weekend!

St. Patrick's Day

 

 

 

Saturday, March 16th:

If you would like to start at the top o’ the morning, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival in Balboa Park is always a blast! http://www.stpatsparade.org/

 

Sunday, March 17th

The main event on Sunday takes place downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter with the ShamRock Party (http://www.sandiegoshamrock.com/).  Live music, clubs, bars, special Irish food and drinks can all be found at this event.

Of course, we would love for you to also check out our client, Company Pub & Kitchen in Poway! Celebrating their 2nd St. Paddy’s Day festivities, Company Pub will start with Irish Bacon Bloody Mary’s at 11:00 a.m., followed by all-day corned beef and cabbage. Grab the open mic / karaoke and belt out your best Oh Danny Boy while your Irish Eyes are Smiling! Who’s your Paddy now?

Whatever is your prime pick this Saint Patrick’s Day, sport your favorite shade of green and go play.

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The New York Times has come out with their list of the 46 places to visit in 2013. Ready to book your trip? Our travel concierge are at your service!

The 46 Places to Go in 2013 – NYTimes.com.

What other places would you add to this list?

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Teacher of the year

One of the biggest contributions I will ever make to the event industry is to be a professor! I have the great fortune of teaching at the University of San Diego’s Event Management Certificate Program (www.sandiego.edu/emp) and at San Diego Mesa College.  I thrive when I can engage and inspire future event professionals. I was very honored when the students selected me as USD Instructor of the Year for 2012. Wow!! Given the quality of my colleagues teaching in the program, this is a very exciting privilege!

Interested in a career in the event industry? Check out the USD & Mesa College programs! It’s one of the best investments you will ever make in your career!

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Award Season has arrived; which for event planners translates into party time! We love these tips from our very friend Marley Majcher, The Party Goddess who wows us with ways to throw a fab-dab Golden Globe party! Given all the celebrity events she plans, we know she can throw a star-studded affair! Click the link to check out Marley’s tips!

The Party Goddess via Golden Globes Watch Party Tips!.

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Obsessed doesn’t even begin to describe how we feel about CeciStyle Magazine. Every Tuesday we look forward to the masterpiece popping into our inbox. Our friend, Ceci Johnson, is just about the coolest chic on the planet. Not only is she breathtakingly beautiful, a style icon and the Mom of a cute little button, she is also a kick-ass business woman with an unbelievable amount of creative talent. To say we have a bit of a chick crush is an understatement! Oh to be Ceci!!

Do yourself a favor and sign up for her Magazine. You will find creative inspiration and a visual vacation every week.

CeciStyle Magazine V127: CECI INSPIRATIONS – HAPPY NEW YEAR!.

We are giddy with excitement that we are currently working with Ceci New York on a major creative project!! Can’t wait to tell you more over the coming months!

 

 

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Great to see the concierge industry receiving some much need positive press! Check out a day in the life of a concierge business…

The Help: Concierge Services Get Hyper-Personal.

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No tricks, just treats….how much do you really know about Halloween?

  • According to History.com, Halloween traditions began 2,000 years ago with the Celts. They believed that on the night before their new year, November 1, the boundary between the worlds of the living and dead became blurred.
  • On the night of October 31 the Celts celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. To commemorate the event, Druids built huge bonfires where people gathered to burn crops and offer sacrifices to Celtic deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes made mostly from animal heads and skins.
  • Halloween began to lose its religious connotation in the 1800s, becoming a more secular community-based children’s holiday.
  • The holiday made its way to America with European immigrants. With rigid protestant beliefs in New England, Halloween celebrations were very limited.
  • The first distinctive American celebrations included “play parties,” public events held to celebrate the harvest, where neighbors would share stories of the dead, and sing and dance.
  • Halloween lost most of its superstitious and religious connotations by the beginning of the twentieth century.
  • By the 1920s and 1930s, Halloween had become a community-centered holiday with parades and town-wide parties. During this time vandalism began to be a problem in many communities.
  • Between 1920 and 1950, the practice of trick-or-treating was revived. Families could theoretically prevent tricks being played on them by providing the neighborhood children with small treats.
  • The American Halloween tradition was born and continues to grow. Today, Americans spend an estimated $6.9 billion annually on Halloween, making it the country’s second largest commercial holiday.

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Even dogs love recess! Check out our 4-legged friend Guinevere; enjoying a little break after a heavy morning of playing. Looks like she is a supermodel dog in training!

 

 

Send us photos of your pets enjoying recess! Life is a playground (even in the dog house!); go experience it!

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