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Free Fro-Yo at Yogurtland—National Frozen Yogurt Day

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

Yogurtland will be celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on Monday, Feb. 8 with free yogurt and toppings from 4 to 7 p.m.! While supplies last you’ll also receive a limited edition Hershey’s collectible spoon. Yogurtland’s celebration of all things frozen yogurt will include the return of two handcrafted flavors: Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake and Peppermint Pattie. Yogurtland pioneered the self-serve fro-yo phenom and stands out from its competitors thanks to its team of flavorologists who develop the proprietary recipes for more than 100 flavors. All of Yogurtland’s flavors include live and active culture frozen yogurt and are produced in a kosher-certified…

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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be rolling into the Irvine Spectrum and parking at the Giant Wheel on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cafe on wheels will have new goodies including a macaron box set with one surprise Sanrio character macaron inside, an adorable Hello Kitty Cafe mug and a pink Hello Kitty Cafe t-shirt. You can also order adorable doughnuts, mini cakes and other treats. Later this year, the Hello Kitty Cafe Pop Up will open at Irvine Spectrum Center. Irvine Spectrum is at 670 Spectrum Drive in Irvine.

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“The Illusionists – Live From Broadway”

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2016

By Kelley Moody Segerstrom Center for the Arts is one of 45 stops for the brilliant best-selling magic show, “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway.” A cast of 7—the manipulator, anti-conjuror, trickster, escapologist, inventor, weapon master, and deceptionist—perform death-defying deception, disappearing acts, and wild stunts. They say seeing is believing, but even the shrewdest eye will overlook any slip of hand with these magic stars.  Audiences are left with gaping mouths and rousing applause with each electrified act of “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway.” Some lucky fans were even selected to join the illusionists on stage, becoming a part…

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Daily Dose of Fruits & Veggies | Gifting

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2016

Looking for gifting ideas for Valentine’s Day, the Chinese New Year, or just because? Our top picks from our favorite produce company, Melissa’s for the season include the Lunar New Year gourmet set, the Giving Hope Basket, and Melissa’s Edible Flowers. Consider the Giving Hope Basket on Valentine’s Day for the person in your life always thinking of others. This one gives back to a wonderful cause. One Hope Wines will donate ½ of their profits to aid in pet adoption. The basket includes exotic and tropical fruit with a bottle of 2013 Sauvignon Blanc. $79.49. The Lunar New Year…

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Raw Juices, Smoothies, Fusions and Bowls!

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2016

Juice It Up!, is a leading raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie shop where you can enjoy delicious and functional fresh-squeezed juices, blended-to-order real fruit smoothies and nutrient-rich options such as açaí and pitaya Bowls. We love to create our own drink from a choice of 13 raw ingredients, or order a fusion, which are whole fruits and vegetables blended together to retain all of the fiber and nutrition. They were designed to satisfy hunger, sustain energy and support digestive health. The newest raw juice blends to try are the Invigorator, a super-charged orange juice blend (orange, spinach, kale, pineapple),…

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