With the soil and the air finally starting to warm up, it’s time to start thinking about planting a garden. There’s more that goes into planting beside digging shallow holes, putting seeds in, and watering the little guys frequently. Ideally,…
Spring is the time for getting outdoors and emerging from our winter caves to enjoy the bright Spring weather. Winter can be miserable: trapped inside, terrible weather, rampant flu; it’s all too much sometimes. But when the rain finally lifts,…
When spring comes around, you can’t help but want to start making everything fresh again. Maybe it’s something about being cooped up all winter, but nesting and cleaning seem to be the natural thing to do when the days start…
It’s really easy to go to the store and buy one of those mass-produced Valentine’s Day gifts. But a free Valentine’s Day gift means so much more. Free gifts make people feel special because you can tailor the gift exactly…
Jeffrey Paul Rhoades September 15, 1949 - January 22, 2018 Jeff Rhoades was a long time member of the Board of Directors of the Estates at Monarch Cove Community Association, the very first client that hired South Coast Property Management…
The lull after all the winter holidays can make it seem like there’s a long wait before planting season is upon us. While there’s no possibility of planting seeds when the ground is still cold and wet, that doesn’t mean…
If you’re anything like me, when January comes, I’m ready for a fresh new start, and a great way to do that is to update the interior decorating in my home. I feel like a fresh house sets a good…
Super easy, family friendly cookies you can make with the kids! It’s that time of year where children have to help bake cookies in the kitchen. Uh-oh. I mean, it’s that time of year where everyone gets to be in…
Holly, fir trees, poinsettias, even Christmas cactus: There are a lot of plants with holiday traditions but none quite as misunderstood as mistletoe, the bright green bush with tiny white berries.You probably know about the tradition of hanging up a…
Thanks to Allied Universal for these excellent tips on keeping safe during the holiday season. Check out their services at http://www.aus.com/ Loraine Carli, Vice President, Outreach & Advocacy for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), explains how: “The holidays bring lots of…