The Dose

Cupid’s Quest

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2012

Attention single girls and guys, you can sign up today for the Cupid's Quest Scavenger Hunt at The District at Tustin Legacy for a chance to win his and hers Nirve Beach Cruisers!  On Sunday, Feb. 12 starting, at 11 a.m. at The District Stage, 20 single guys and girls will be paired up as "couples" in a Valentine Day themed scavenger hunt.  The first "couple" to successfully complete all of the challenges will win his and hers Nirve Beach Cruisers and other great prices. Register today: http://bit.ly/wnBWYU! The first qualified 20 single guys and 20 single girls will be part of the contest. The District at…

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Seven Wonders in a Cup!

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2012

What happens when a group of friends leave corporate America and then travel around the world? They acquire lifelong  experiences, adventures and friendships that they wouldn’t have had sitting behind a desk. Plus, as in the case of the owners of the new 7 Leaves Café, they’ll be bringing home favorite recipes they discovered on their trip. At 7 Leaves Café you can order tea and coffee drinks that the group fell in love with while traveling in Asia .They pride themselves on making all coffee and tea drinks fresh, without powders, or artificial flavors. Stop by and order a 7 Leaves Iced Coffee, the Vietnamese iced coffee drink…

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Persevering Fashion

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2012

When it comes to supporting a brand of apparel that’s wearable for everyday living, being outside, focusing on wellness, and fostering inner beauty, you must seek out the Element Eden Collection inspired by Amy Purdy. The Irvine-based collection of casual active wear is based on Purdy’s incredible story, she’s a snowboarder, skateboarder,  actress, and a double amputee. Rather than allowing the tragedy of losing both legs to meningitis at age 19 end her love of snowboarding, she persevered, got back on a board, and continued to enter competitions. As a  result she founded Adaptive Action Sports, a non-profit helping disabled children get on a board and ride. Purdy is a…

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Super Waffles!

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2012

The master of gourmet waffle sandwiches, Bruxie, will be naming the champion of the Super Bowl via a Super Bowl inspired Bruxie that will represent each team kicking off Saturday at 11 a.m. Fans can feast on a Patriot’s New England Lobster Bruxie or a Giant’s New York Bruxie during the Surf vs. Turf “Battle of the Bruxies” at its Old Towne Orange and Brea Downtown locations. The number of Bruxies sold for each team will determine the Battle of the Bruxies winner announced on Super Bowl Sunday. Patriots fans can order a classic New England Lobster Bruxie with live lobsters…

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OC Housewife Style!

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By Greer Wylder
February 02, 2012

Did you hear OC stylist (and Greer’s OC fashion editor) Leslie Christen is styling the newest Real Housewife of Orange County, Heather Dubrow? This Pelican Hill housewife - who debuts Feb. 7 - had plenty say about Christen’s styling expertise for the show. “I was really pleased to find someone so great and easy to work with in Orange County as it was important for me to use someone local,” said Dubrow, who hired Christen for several events during Season 7 filming. “I would call Leslie and explain the look I wanted for a particular event and she would arrive at…

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