Discover Local Gems!
We have met some amazing people in the Temecula Valley and wanted to share their talents with you. Check it out!
Rebecca Prouty with Always Best Care Senior Services specializes in In-Home Care and Senior Living Finder and Referral Services. With a 5 Star rating you can't go wrong with ABC! www.abc-temecula.com
Beverly Lopez with Apple One Employment Services will help you with all of your staffing needs. Email blopez@appleone.com for more info.
Yamilet Hess, Founder of Bobby's Crew was established to honor the legacy of Bobby Hess. This nonprofit lives for the hope that our community will come together as one "Crew" and be united in supporting the many causes that were close to her son's heart. Bobby embraced his peers, his friends and his family with love, kindness and compassion. Bobby's Crew will provide this same type of support for those who are in need. www.Bobbys-Crew.org
Lori Raupe of The Butterfly Publishing Company is a woman of many talents. She is a speaker, business coach and can help you write that book you’ve always wanted to write. www.loriraupe.com
Celeste Ducharme, Founder of Choose to Be Restored leads women all over this valley with purpose! This nonprofit is inspired by the vision to restore in women a love for self, hope, faith, and healing from traumas experienced in life by offering workshops, group meetings, and one-on-one teaching in the areas of emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. Their ministry is built on the foundations of Jesus Christ, teaching tools and strategies for women to use to create a healthy mindset, enabling women to live the dream life that we are all called to live. www.choosetoberestored.org
Danielle Collins, Founder of Citrus and Moss in Old Town Temecula took a chance during Covid and opened her amazing shop and has been flourishing ever since. Her tagline Where Happiness Begins is such a great description of how happy I am every time I visit her store. They offer gifts, candles, personal care, apparel, baby gifts, and she really does a great time with special holiday's. www.citrusandmoss.com
Anthony Durso is the Founder of Cold Ass Trailers. If you need an on demand cold storage trailer delivered to you for your event or for business needs he’s the guy to call. www.coldasstrailers.com
Cheryl Shaw, Realtor with Cory Home Team eXp Realty is ready to guide you home with expertise and integrity. She brings years of experience in Real Estate with proven results. Her heartwarming and detailed approach is all you need to find the perfect home. With her design background, she is amazing at helping you stage your home and get it ready and on the market for maximum value. Email cheryl@coryhometeam.com or call 951-551-5229 for more info.
Ken Davids with Cyberquest Computers provides services to cover all the major areas of your computer needs. They can protect your computers, email, networks, applications, and data. www.cqcomputers.com
Fran Caddy, Founder of Franola Granola provides All Natural Goodness...nothing fake about it. It will keep you going on the bike, the hiking trail, or at the office. Several years ago, she developed the recipe because she wanted a cereal made with all natural, whole ingredients. Franola is a soft baked granola made with the best ingredients: oats, unsweetened coconut, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, local honey, canola oil, cinnamon and pure vanilla extract. www.FranolaGranola.com
Teresa Casas with Girl Dragon Candle Company offers amazing candles of all scents that you can customize with added wax melts to make it your own. Email GirlDragonCandleCompany@gmail.com for more info.
Hali Wolf, Founder of His Little Feet, Helping Children Get the Shoes they Need! There are children in our community who are in extreme need for basic necessities. They are there to provide relief with one pair of SHOES at a time. Supporting this nonprofit with a recurring monthly donation of $45 they provide a brand new pair of shoes and socks to a child in need! That's 12 children per year! www.hislitfeet.org
Carrie VonSteeg with Home Savvy is all about decluttering, organizing and design. Home Savvy restores your peace of home! They are thoughtful declutterers who minimize, organize, and redefine your most importance spaces. www.hmsavvy.com
Gina O'Bryant, Director of Development for Hospice of the Valleys is the only Hospice out of 139 in their service area to receive a 5-star rating and they treat the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. They utilize an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and trained volunteers that address symptom control, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient's needs and wishes. As a nonprofit, they raise funds to cover the expenses and services not paid by insurance. Additionally, .86 - .88 cents of every dollar goes directly to patient care. Serving the Temecula Valley. www.hospiceofthevalleys.org
Lisa Frank with Journey to Wellness Counseling offers the unique therapy called (ART) Accelerated Resolution Therapy that proves to be incredibly effective in dealing with past trauma. www.journeytowellnesscounseling.net
Shareen Harding, Founder of Kenai's House is a nonprofit dedicated to animal rescue. Her mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned and neglected animals, inspired by the love and bond she shared with her own dog, Kenai. Kenai’s House Inc began as a heartfelt dream: to extend the same care and compassion that Kenai received to animals in need. www.Kenaishouse.org
Bronwyne van Niekerk, Founder of Kneading Proof will keep you stocked with Sourdough Bread, Scones, Cinnamon Rolls, Banana Loaf, and Cookies. Delicious and crafted with care using time honored methods and wholesome ingredients. www.hotplate.com/kneadingproof
Cindee Williams with LEAD My Life helps you become a faith fueled impact maker, gain confidence and reignite purpose. She is a Maxwell Leadership Team Motivational Keynote Speaker, DISC Behavior Consultant and a Faith Fueled Leadership Coach for Empty Nest Women. www.LeadMyLife.com
Colleen Bauer with Life Vantage offers products to “fix the cells” in your body offering endless benefits. www.ccbwell.lifevantage.com
Diane Kershaw Director with Lime Life by Alcone is your own personal Beauty Guide. She offers makeup, skincare, haircare, and many amazing tools. Lime Life products are Paraben Free, Cruelty Free, Refillable and Vegan and it's high quality and you can tell the difference right off the bat. She offers color matching and personal makeup sessions too! www.LimelifebyAlcone.com/diane
Colton Telford with Oili - The Oil Change that comes to you, has created a unique service where they arrive, change your oil, check your fluids and tire pressure all in 15 minutes. www.oili.com
Tracy Steffen, Founder of 100+ Women Who Care Temecula Valley is leading this nonprofit and has created a powerful and inspiring group of women who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their community. This group meets quarterly to hear from three different charities and then vote on which one will receive a $100 check from each member. The meetings are only one hour long, making it easy for busy women to attend and participate in this philanthropic endeavor. By coming together and supporting these charities, the group is creating a ripple effect of positive change in their community. www.100WomenWhoCareTemeculaValley.com
Thalia Poulos with Organized Beautifully is your go to for a Certified Home Organizer. Whether it’s your closet, kitchen, garage, office or you need help unpacking she will be there to help! www.organizedbeautifully.com
Heather Penko, Owner and Broker of Penko Realty Group is your go to for your real estate needs in California and Arizona. They utilize SimpliHOM, “Simplify Life. Elevate Living.”, using cutting edge technology and providing comprehensive support to make real estate simple. www.PenkoRealtyGroup.com
Donelle Rasmussen, Owner of Rasmussen Wellness, offers a whole body approach offering Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, Massage, Weight Loss and Wellness products. www.rasmussenchiropractor.com
Denise Willer with Revolution Management will help you make an intentional difference and help you plan your future with someone you can trust. Email DeniseaWiller@gmail.com for more info.
Renee Scott with The Ripple Effect Studio offers Red Light Therapy, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, Softwave Therapy, and a variety of classes to support your health. www.therippleeffect.studio
Joy Fowler, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors, offers unique caregiver services for those searching for a like-minded friend to help tackle chores and tasks. The caregivers themselves are seniors who show up ready to exceed expectations on a schedule that meets your needs, including overnight. www.shstemeculavalley.com
Rose Anton Wallace with SMART Cremation offers your dignified alternative to a traditional funeral service. When you pre-plan and prepay you lock in today’s prices for cremation services and never have to worry about hidden or rising costs. You pay for it now and your family won’t have to worry either. www.smartcremation.com
Vanessa Ventura with Smile and Snap Photo Booth Service is capturing the fun one snap at a time and brings the fun to any event or fundraiser. Email smileandsnap.pbs@gmail.com for more info.
Paul Rangel, Owner of Sofa Spectrum is your one stop shop for all things furniture and incredible massage chairs. Located in Murrieta off Jefferson Paul goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable as soon as you walk through the door. His attention to details and friendly way is so refreshing. He is also very involved in this community and served as Ambassador of the year recently. He is always promoting other businesses in this community. Show him some love and stop and see him for any furniture needs. https://www.sofaspectrum.com/
Melinda Meltzer, Founder of Stay and Play Pet Sitting grew up with an array of different pets including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, mice, rabbits, and fish. I have been a professional pet sitter since 2014 and in the pet care industry since 2012. They offer loving, reliable care for pets at home, ensuring comfort, safety, and playtime while you’re away. www.stayandplaypetsit.com
James “Stew” Stewart with Stews Barber Shop is a staple of this community. Not only has he been our Mayor multiple times he shares through social media all the hidden gems of Temecula and is the owner of Stews Barber Shop providing haircuts to the Temecula Valley. www.stewsbarbershop.com
Paul Rangel with Sofa Spectrum Furniture is your go to for all things furniture! Great deals, amazing quality and the best massage chairs in town. Stop by for a visit to see what they have for your home. www.sofaspectrum.com
Jennifer Stevens with Temecula Flower Bar offers unique backdrops and props for rent, floral workshops, and ala carte floral designs. They ensure that every detail is thoughtfully designed and flawlessly executed for your special event. www.temeculaflowerbar.com
Tara Wunderlich with The Valley Business Journal is the editor in chief of this journal that has been impacting the community since 1989. www.thevalleybusinessjournal.com
Jennifer Perez with The Vine 102.5 an amazing Christian Station in Southwest Riverside County. She also happens to be an incredible photographer. www.1025thevine.org
Greg Maasberg, owner of Visiting Angels in Murrieta is a kind and compassionate owner who goes above and beyond to serve his clients. He loves helping Veterans with their benefits to get additional help at no extra cost to them. With the assistance of a Visiting Angel, your loved one can focus on enjoying their life at home. Our family has used their services and they delivered amazing care for Aunt Doris! www.visitingangels.com/riverside/home
Vivian Welsh with Vivians provides efficient implementation of AI + CRM + Automations to Grow your business, increase profit and make better experiences for your customer. www.vivians.io
Lindsey Conklin with West & Oak Media offers visual storytelling to elevate your brand. They create high-impact video content that not only tells your brand’s story but drives measurable results. www.westandoakmedia.com