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Slapfish Launches Take-Home Lobster Roll Kit

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2020

Slapfish continues to find inventive ways to serve its customers and seafood fans during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the modern seafood shack has introduced a Take-Home Lobster Roll Kit. The easy-to-assemble kit serves two and comes with fresh split-top butter rolls and premade lobster filling with lemon mayo, for $40. Once picked up at Slapfish or delivered, it will keep in the refrigerator for four days. Slapfish previously announced that it has extended its Kids Eat Free promotion to all day, seven days a week. Typically only available on Wednesdays, Founder and CEO Andrew Gruel wanted to offer a small…

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IVI Vision Solidarity Sale for CHildhelp

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2020

Orange County-based premiere eyewear brand, IVI Vision has partnered with Childhelp to help with their mission of helping and preventing child abuse throughout the nation. Just this week, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline has seen a 10% increase in calls & 11% rise in texts/online chats with counselors. Concerns include overall anxiety, lack of access to resources, being at home in an abusive situation, and triggers for survivors. IVI is offering a sale of 40% of their eyewear and an additional 10% goes to Childhelp. “We can’t let a health pandemic become a child abuse pandemic,” – IVI Vision. You…

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Don’t We All Need A Boost?

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2020

We’re all pretty much working from home and if you’re struggling to keep it together, you’re not alone. I was just introduced to a product that’s supposed to help make you feel energized, focused and fueled. It’s called Boost Oxygen! The way they explained to me is this: “In normal conditions, the air we breathe contains around 21% oxygen. That’s also not taking into account any pollution in the air. Boost Oxygen is 95% PURE Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen. Boost Oxygen claims that using supplemental oxygen has a positive impact on one’s health-related quality of life. Not only does it improve…

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St. John DonateS portion of sales to Meals on Wheels

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2020

St. John, the American luxury fashion house which was founded in 1962 and best known for knitwear, announced that they will be donating 20% of all US proceeds from March 26 through March 30 to the Meals on Wheels COVID-19 Response Fund to support those most affected by the health crisis. Meals on Wheels provides nutritious home-delivered meals and supports independence for seniors. This community is at the greatest risk amid COVID-19. These programs require additional funding now more than ever as they remain on the front lines to keep this US population safe and nourished in local neighborhoods.   During this…

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OC Baking Co. Fresh Bake Sale and More

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2020

OC Baking Co., the premier baker in Orange County is working hard to offer the community fresh bread in the morning. They are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday – Friday. They want to make sure they are open so you can pick up some bread, pastries, prepared soups and stews, sauces, lasagna, and mini donuts from Break Of Dawn, Toast Kitchen & Bakery, Adya, Bello by Sandro Nardone and Miss Mini Donuts. And if you’re a healthcare worker, please stop by for your free loaf of bread! You’ll have to bring your…

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