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Crossing Off Your To Do List!

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2011

Imagine having more relaxing time for yourself, friends and family. You can by putting your to-do list in the most capable hands in Orange County and reduce the stress in your life. Consider Janaco, an exclusive concierge, personal assistant, and event planning service, founded by Jana Vaughan Williams of Orange County. Janaco is an ideal resource for help with household management, and for those who need assistance overseeing second homes. Janaco's services include organizing/decorating; coordinating packing and unpacking; looking after your property while you are away; coordinate cleaning, landscaping and mail services; managing personal chef or meal delivery; waiting for…

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Knotted at the MIX

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2011

Come by the OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see a special showing and styling with the latest trends in hair accessories from Newport Beach-based Knots Hair Ties. The company designs super cute hair bands that are versatile, gentle to your hair, and can be worn on the wrist. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. For more information about Knots Hair Ties, call 949.500.7061 or email knotsaccessories@gmail.com.

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Bliss at the Cove!

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2011

Who doesn’t need a soothing and relaxing respite? Here’s a new one for you: Bliss at The Cove, a premier nail spa, just opened at Crystal Cove Promenade. It’s offering a full menu of nail care services, waxing and facials. You’ll be treated with a beverage upon arrival, and then just choose from three pedicures: basic ($24); mid-level ($35) with callous removal and 10 minute massage; and luxurious ($50) with scrub, paraffin, mask, sea salt, exfoliation, and 15 minute massage. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  949.494.6666. 7884…

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Be One With the World!

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2011

Want to learn more about why millions of people all over the world practice Tai Chi (Taiji) and Qigong for their health and well being? Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine UC Irvine brings World Tai Chi and Qigong Day to the center stage as the campus celebrates the Tai Chi community. Special guest lecturer Dr. Shin Lin, co-creator of the annual World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, is a rock star in his field and a professor at UCI. He’s on the National Advisory Council for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, which…

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ACT Fearless!

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2011

You can celebrate mothers and daughters while supporting children with autism at ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) annual “Fearless Women, Mother’s & Daughters Moving Mountains” luncheon on Monday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast. This year’s keynote speaker is 21-year-old Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger. She’ll be talking about her new book “Rock What You’ve Got, Secrets to Loving your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who Has Been There and Back” that shares difficulties women have with a healthy body image and the importance of…

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