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Give and You Will Receive

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2013

 Stock up on holiday gift cards for friends and family at the following multi-location eateries. Each one comes with an added bonus for you. The Counter With every $25 gift card purchase, receive a $5 reward card. The Counter--the build-your-own burger joint—offers a $5 reward card (to be redeemed from 1/1/14 to 2/28/14) with every $25 gift card purchase. There are 35 locations in the United States and four international locations, with the newest being in Mountain View and San Diego Airport. For more information, visit thecounterburger.com. Cheesecake Factory Gift-givers can share the gift of cheesecake with everyone on their…

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Holiday Giving Back Event Second Harvest Food Bank

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2013

In the spirit of the season, join the OC Press Club for a 2 fun-filled hours on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine. You can help pack boxes for at their warehouse in Irvine. It’s a meaningful way to give back to the community and express your gratitude for what you have by working as a team to help others in need. You will also need to sign a waiver to help out. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is at 8014 Marine Way in Irvine.

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Beauty in Spades

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2013

Spade Skin Care & More is a new beauty lounge specializing in exclusive skincare technology and organic skincare products that just opened at Newport North shopping center in Newport Beach. And ideal for holiday gift-giving, Spade is offering three grand opening specials through December: a Hydrating Facial for $79 (regularly $130), which includes a hydrating hand treatment, organic enzyme peel and hydrating serum and mask; a series of three Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion treatments for $225 (regularly $330), which includes an organic enzyme  peel, microdermabrasion exfoliation, and oxygen therapy; as well as double the value of a gift card purchase, up…

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Haute Holiday Party & Shopping Event

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2013

Grab your girlfriends and head to the Dolce Vita “Haute Holiday Party & Shopping Event” for an afternoon of fun holiday festivities and shopping from over 40 different vendors all under one roof at the beautiful Royce Studios in Irvine this Sunday, Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.  Ditch the mall and deck the hall when you get all of your holiday shopping done with fabulous gifting choices and holiday discount pricing on the hottest fashion, beauty, and home products, plus holiday gift items.  Shoppers can also enjoy complimentary gift wrapping, onsite beauty treatments and tasty treats from onsite…

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Breakfast w/Santa at Whole Foods Market Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2013

Santa is stopping by Whole Foods Market Newport Beach to enjoy a breakfast on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join this beloved holiday tradition and create memories with your family and friends. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elf will pop in and chat with everyone. The breakfast is $10 per person. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat by Dec. 10, by emailing cindy.oshea@wholefoods.com. Whole Foods Market Newport Beach is at 415 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.999.8572.

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