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Home & Soul: An Oasis That
Supports Peace and Well-being
East county San Diego is a rapidly evolving Southern California community. A strong and healthful presence in this area are the two community centers that Home & Soul provides with locations in El Cajon and La Mesa. When you walk in the door you enter an environment that makes space for your body and your spirit to breathe, where you can receive support on your journey with services and products that center around physical and spiritual well-being. Hands-on business owner Teri Favro has a specific intention in mind, “I had a vision of a place people could go to relax, hang out and network with others. A place they could sit and read or have a cup of tea, get a massage, or just get a break from the stresses of everyday life.” Over the past five years Home & Soul has evolved into much more. In addition to their new age retail collection that features a huge selection of jewelry, crystals, books, cards, clothing, body care products, candles, and healing arts supplies, they also offer massage therapy, professional skin care, energetic healing, yoga and meditation classes, readings and mediums, and a great calendar of seminars, book signings, and classes. It is clear when visiting this community center that people feel relaxed as soon as they enter. “We want everyone to feel warm and safe at Home & Soul. It's never about what they buy; it's about them feeling much better when they leave after their experience here. We work to have something for everyone, keeping our prices fair and our quality high.” So if you are looking for a new place in the East County to explore or to begin your holiday shopping, stop by Home & Soul.
Home and Soul is located in El Cajon: 229 East Main Street, across from the Performing Arts center, 619/440-4504; or La Mesa: 8036 La Mesa Blvd, in the La Mesa Springs Center, 619/465-3100. For a calendar of events go to www.homeandsoulwellness.com. -LT
Planet Dog Does it Again
I have to admit even though I love Planet Dog's products I am always surprised when they come out with another great product. After having received the super cute collapsible pink water dish and Weekender food bag, which holds 30 cups of food in cool plaid patterns, I was ready to go to our cabin on Palomar Mountain. Have dog will travel! But not without Planet Dog's new revolutionary Zip Lead™ Retractable Leash. Fitting into the cup of my hand I can control the leash length with a flick of my thumb and it felt almost weightless, making it easy to slip into my purse or pocket for easy access. It is light, sleek and strong and Zip's advanced ergonomic design is 
both functional and practical. The wrist strap is padded for comfort and there's 17 inches of reflector strip for safety. And you can see the inner workings of the components because of its see through housing, which is made of ultra-strong polycarbonate and durable zinc alloy. The lightweight nylon lead automatically extends and retracts without tangling or dragging and has been rigorously "Lab-tested" by Planet Dog. Results repeatedly show it meets or beats the competition. I know I am a big fan already. I can't wait to load up on them for all of my dog friends for the holidays. Planet dog, keeping pets happy and well cared for and giving back to those that need it most. Their motto is simple. They "think globally and act doggedly"–always with smiling faces and wagging tails in mind.
Buy Planet Dog products at cool stores everywhere. For their full line-up of puppy products, go to www.planetdog.com or call them at 800/381-1516. -SLM