Debbie Rumsey's Blog

Electronic Waste Recycling this Saturday, February 26th, from 9am - 3pm This Saturday bring your electronic waste to Henry's Market located at 1327 Encinitas Blvd for recycling.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Disable American Veterans. Items accepted are:  Cell phones, computers, ...

Surviving Your Serengeti: An Active Rain Challenge I have just completed the first two chapters of this incredible book, Surviving Your Serengeti, by Stefan Swanepoel.  It is well written and the comparison between man and beast and the way they adapt in life by their environment is genius.  The...

Looking for a Farmer's Market in North San Diego County?  There is nothing better than supporting local farmers and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables.  Pick up some flowers for your loved ones while you are there! SUNDAYS - Solana Beach 1-5pm - Located at 410 Cedros Avenue (corner of Cedros a...

Monday Morning Post Superbowl Blues? Head to Moonlight Beach!  I was there this morning and spotted dolphins, surfers, guys out on paddleboards, sunbathers, beach strollers, joggers, people playing volleyball and parents out with their children at the park. The weather is sunny and 70 degrees an...

  Valentine's Day is approaching quickly and many of you will be stuck at the last minute wondering what to do for that special person in your life.  Encinitas has many romantic places to stroll as well as wonderful restaurants, chocolate shops, florists, etc.  I have compiled a list of ideas tha...

I admit it...I LOVE my iPhone!  It is amazing what you can do with some of the apps that are out there for business and pleasure.    Here are a few of my favorites....what's yours? Business:  Mobile MLS Real Estate Calculator (Alliance) Realtor.com Zillow Milog (great mileage and expense log) Exp...

Enjoy this post written by fellow Active Rainer Jamie Russen.  This comes at a perfect time as we start gathering our tax information to file our 2010 taxes. You can deduct certain mortgage expenses. The Internal Revenue Service promotes home ownership through a number of tax deductions related t...

Painting Key Features of Home Exterior Provides Affordable Remodeling Option Most of the time and cost of repainting is spent on the walls. Yet, on most homes, the walls are basically a canvas against which the more interesting architectural elements are showcased: the doors, shutters, accents an...

Happened to be home when Oprah was on this afternoon. The topic was Makeunders. Women who needed less not more. But this also applies to homes. Nate Berkus did a room Makeunder and it inspired me!Every home that goes on sale needs a makeunder. The less of you, the quicker your home will sell. The...

I have lived in San Diego County for 26 years and it amazes me the amount of things there are to do all year round due to the mild weather. I try and get out to see as much as possible so when I had visitors looking for seashells to purchase and bring back home I remembered the shell store in La ...