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Lido Marina Village Kids Club

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2018

Lido Marina Village Kids Club meets up on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lido Village Books. Bring your children and enjoy a reading of Stella: Queen of the Snow by Marie-Louise Gay. Kids will enjoy creating a beautiful snowflake of their very own and moms will love the raffles and specials from participating Lido Marina Village retailers including $25 off your purchase at Eberjay, 15% off your purchase at Bailey44, 10% off your book purchase at Lido Village Books, 10% off your purchase at Sweaty Betty (first-time customers only), and 10% off any one item at…

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PC Grommets at Pacific City Presents Snowmen

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2018

Bring the kids down to Pacific City tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to enjoy Snowmen with PC Grommets and Smocking Birds! Children will hear the classic story of snowmen, create a special snowman of their own during craft time and enjoy dining and shopping specials galore from participating Pacific City vendors! *Visit Smocking Birds after the event for 15% off your purchase *Visit Saint Marc after the event for a free ice cream cone and validate your parking *Visit B.Candy for 20% off your purchase *Visit Heirlooms & Hardware for 15% off your purchase *Free combo fries with…

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West Coast’s First Co-Working Space for Interior Designers

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By Greer Wylder
January 12, 2018

Studio88 just launched as the West Coast’s first co-working space serving the cutting-edge interior design community of Orange County and beyond. The offices, located near John Wayne Airport in Newport Beach, is now accepting new members and tenants. Aimed at arming Orange County’s independent interior design community with the most innovative space to conduct their own business, Studio 88 is a uniquely designed studio space providing local interior designers access to an abundance of resources, as well as the opportunity to create and connect with other industry professionals in a collaborative, all-new creative work environment. Studio88 offers members and tenants…

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Happy True Year!

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By Greer Wylder
January 12, 2018

It's so easy to eat healthy and delicious foods at True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island. And, now is a great time to get in to try the winter menu featuring seasonally-driven food and winter-inspired cocktails and refreshers. Each dish follows the principles of the anti-inflammatory food pyramid, and its commitment to wholesome, seasonal ingredient and simple preparations so that you can enjoy the freshness and flavor. New menu items include a bright and beautiful tomato & arugula pizza—a vegan pizza with organic DiNapoli tomato sauce (made exclusively for True Food Kitchen), olive oil and lemon. A cashew pad thai made with kombu, a…

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New Year Healthy Dining Options

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2018

The New Year is a perfect time to start making healthy choices, but it can be difficult to find low-calorie options when eating out. At Rubio’s Coastal Grill and Islands they’ve added new low calorie and healthy dishes perfect for clean eating. Health-conscious guests at Islands have plenty of options less than 700 calories. A couple favorites from the low-calorie Bikini Beach menu are: No-Blame Grilled Veggie Tacos (480 cal): Corn tortillas stuffed with grilled veggies, cheddar cheese and topped with roasted corn, black beans, and Pico de Gallo. Turkey Burger Lite (640 cal): Served with a whole wheat bun, topped with red onion, lettuce, mustard and served with a side of steamed…

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