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Have a Slice ... Change a Life!

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2011

Have a slice...change a life! If you happen to be in San Diego Tuesday, make it a plan to eat at one of Naked Pizza's two locations which serve wholesome pizza for a wholesome cause. On Tuesday, just mention “Patient 13” the documentary in production that will change the lives of millions of people who suffer from diabetes.  Patient 13 sheds light on a disease that will affect 1 in 3 people in the US by the year 2050. Visit www.voxpopfilms.tv/kickstarter for more information. Naked Pizza is at 909 Grand Ave. in San Diego. 619.752.2445. or Naked Pizza is at 3803 5th…

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Shop for a Cause!

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2011

Shop for a cause and save on modern-age-appropriate children’s fashions at a two-day Neige sample sale Friday Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doubletree Club Hotel in Santa Ana. The annual holiday Neige sale feature designs from current and past seasons and a portion of sales go to CHOC Children’s. During the sale, you can also bid on a photo shoot package to have your child featured in the next Neige photo campaign. Three winners will be drawn Dec. 31. Entries require a $100 donation. After…

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Holiday Solutions!

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2011

Solutions, the premier denim store in Newport Beach, will leave you inspired and looking chic during the holidays. So attend its holiday fashion show this Saturday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to find the latest looks from favorite premium denim brands including Joe's Jeans, Poleci, AG and Reminder to Be Kinder, a jewelry company. The catwalk show starts at 4 p.m., plus you can sip on a Solutions Pomegranate Martini and great eats. RSVP for seatings at 949.650.0479. Solutions is at 1719 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 

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Christmas Company Returns

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2011

The Christmas Company, a longtime annual tradition for many Orange County shoppers, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa Thursday through Sunday. It’s a four-day shopping extravaganza with more than 100 unique vendors, as well as daily special events to benefit the Junior League of Orange County's supported charities. Highlights from the special events include Girl's Night Out on Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy libations by Gallo Family Vineyards, delicious tacos and appetizers exclusively by Rasta Taco, exclusive shopping, and pampering. And get this, the first 200 guests to arrive will receive an incredible gift bag full of treats valued…

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Sneak Away to the Island Hotel!

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2011

With the holidays fast approaching, if you’re like us, you’re staring down weeks of commitments, family, parties, shopping and just plain craziness, so best to keep some respites in your back pocket—you'll need them. At the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, sneak away for a lunchtime spa escape Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Dec. 31. The hotel is offering a special that includes a re-energizing 30-minute massage (choice of Swedish, deep tissue or reflexology), followed by a light Spa lunch served in the Palm Terrace Lounge – with choices including ahi tuna sandwich, Palm Terrace chopped salad and a roasted whitefish. Cost is…

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