Kimberly King

Sunscreen is an easy

On September 8-9, San Diego will be one of four cities to welcome the first-ever Ride Without Limits, a two-day cycling event that will unite hundreds of supporters to raise awareness and funds for United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and people with disabilities. Participants will ride up to 200 miles over two days, fully supported from registration to the finish line with fundraising tips, training tools, and encouragement by Ride Without Limits staff. A camp complete with tents, meals, showers, and medical services will be offered for the night. "The Ride Without Limits is an opportunity to push your limits while helping people with disabilities live full, independent, and productive lives," says David Carucci, executive director of UCP of San Diego County. Honorary chairperson for the San Diego Ride Without Limits event is Kimberly King of NBC 7/39. The cause hits close to home for King, who, for the last seven years, has "served as a celebrity waiter for the UCP Celebrity Waiter’s Luncheon," she explains, adding, "Last September, my little brother and sister-in-law gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Chloe, who was born with cerebral palsy." King’s prior involvement with UCP, and now her little niece, has brought her to a place where she feels she "must do something to give back and help raise money and awareness for cerebral palsy and for these amazing people. It is my mission." (858/571-5365, www.ucpsd.org)
— Mia Stefanko, photography by Vincent Knakal

Wash-In SPF
If you’re prone to forget sunscreen, protect yourself just by washing and wearing your clothes. Add one package of SunGuard to a load of laundry in warm or hot water, and take your T-shirts from an ultraviolet protection factor of 5 to a UPF of 30. "A white cotton T shirt has little, if any, SPF," says Donna Richardson, MD, medical director of Destinations Medical Spa in San Marcos. "You can buy expensive clothing that has been coated with chemicals to increase its native SPF or you could buy a $2 box of SunGuard" and be protected for the whole summer. SunGuard infuses your clothing with an invisible protective shield that will block more than 96 percent of the sun’s harmful rays. SunGuard won’t change the color or damage the material of your clothes, and will protect your skin whether the fabric is wet or dry. The product is also safe for children and those with sensitive skin, and is recommended by dermatologists. (866/871-3157, www.sunguardsunprotection.com)
— Rina Van Orden

Tea Time
Take a break from the everyday grind and enjoy a cup of tea at Tea Destiny at Polo Plaza in Del Mar. Tea Destiny offers an extensive selection of teas, from black, white, and green teas, to oolongs, chis, and herbals imported from around the world. The shop provides three suggested tea menus (traditional, contemporary, and Oriental), all of which include a selection of finger sandwiches, "a bit of sweet," and your tea of choice. The tea menu also explains the differences in the types of tea and offers descriptions and steeping times for each. Reserve a space at high tea and experience the relaxing contemporary atmosphere of Tea Destiny. The tea shop also offers opportunities for private parties and sells tea-related accessories. (858/350-6348)
— Rina Van Orden