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BackStory Bra: The Bra That Makes A Statement In Backless Styles

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2020

We're in quarantine, but you can still think about fashion! For when you can get dressed up again, there’s The BackStory Bra as featured in Oprah Magazine created specifically for anyone who wants to wear an open-backed top or backless dress without hiding their bra. What makes their bras special is the hook & loop fastener on the back of the bra, which easily allows you to attach whichever BackStory fashion cover you want to wear. Choose from BackStory fashion covers with chiffon and lace flowers, mosaic beads, sequins, studs, skulls, and more! BackStory Bras are lightly lined with full coverage an underwire.…

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Goodwill OF OC Temporarily CLosed for DOnations

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2020

In response to the global health crisis, Goodwill of Orange County has temporarily closed all of its stores and donation sites until further notice. Even with these closures, many in the community are still dropping off bags, boxes, sometimes truckloads, of donations to these sites. With the weather and pilfering, many of these donations will no longer be viable for reselling and become trash that we have to simply take to the landfill. Their plea is simple during this time: please hang on to your donations until we reopen. With more downtime and being at home, more and more people…

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ADYA in IRVINE – Curbside and Delivery Healthy Meals

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2020

Chefs Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur showcase Indian dishes laden with bold spices and flavorful ingredients with Family Meals at ADYA Irvine. The team at ADYA has created family meal options that are laden with health benefits that can be found in Indian food. Their Dal is made with lentils that are packed with protein, fiber, vitamin B6, and folate; while their Chana Masala is made with garbanzo beans, a legume that is loaded with folate, iron, fiber, and vitamin B, and its flavorful sauce is blended with lots of garlic, ginger, chiles, and good-for-you spices!  The following options are available for pick-up at ADYA Irvine:…

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The Sustainable Mask by CHristy Dawn

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2020

Christy Dawn, one of my favorite sustainable apparel companies offers The Sustainable Mask. They’ve pivoted their entire Los Angeles factory to mask production, and they’ve added a linen option, as well! They’ve also created a smaller sized mask, designed specifically for children. Their cotton masks are non-medical grade and made from 100% doubled, deadstock cotton. The linen masks have a linen outer and a cotton lining. For each 5-pack sold, they will donate an additional 5-pack to people in need. Your purchase will help others. Once again, thank you to the Christy Dawn team members in Los Angeles for showing…

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Conserve wine in self-quarantine

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2020

!n our new stay-at-home environment, drinking wine seems more popular than ever. You won’t be wasting wine that’s gone bad with the Savino Connoisseur Wine Saving Carafe. It features an innovative float that seals users' wine, preventing oxidation. With its elegant aesthetics, Savino is designed to maintain fresh wine for up to a week. Starting at just $24.95, Savino makes a great essential as we continue to practice social distancing at home. Designed to maintain fresh wine for up to a week Float rests on top of the wine preventing oxidation Carafe and lid are made of high-quality flint glass…

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