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The Freshest Herbs and Spices at Savory Spice Shop

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2019

Savory Spice Shop at the OC Mix in Costa Mesa is a great one-stop-shop for all things spice. Home cooks to serious chefs and everyone in between can find the perfect herbs, spices, specialty salts, and custom blends in quantities from ounces to pounds. There are more than 400 varieties to choose from! All seasonings are GMO-free and do not contain additives or preservatives. Each spice merchant is extremely knowledgable about spices, quantities, how long spices last and recipe tips. You can also taste spices before you buy so you know exactly what you’re choosing. Savory Spice Shop has also partnered…

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La Casa del Camino’s Socal Summer Savings!

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2019

Did someone say staycation? Southern California residents can now skip the resort fee (a savings of $20 per night) when booking a room Sunday-Thursday at Laguna Beach's scenic La Casa del Camino boutique hotel and enjoy 15% off at both The Rooftop Lounge and K'ya Bistro. This deal only lasts until the end of summer, so booking ASAP is encouraged.  For more information visit lacasadelcamino.com/specials or call 855.634.5736.

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Massive Big Island Feast Burger from Slater’s 50/50

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2019

It's time to gather your burger-loving friends together and share a meal that's unlike any other: the Big Island Feast Burger from Slater’s 50/50. This behemoth burger, perfect a group of 4-6 hungry friends, is piled high with a 2.5-pound beef & bacon burger patty topped with an entire can of SPAM, a quart of coleslaw, six slices of pineapple, six slices of cheese, and four fried eggs sandwiched between a whole loaf of King's Hawaiian bread. Gather the ‘ohana’ and visit Slater’s 50/50 in Huntington Beach or Anaheim Hills to devour the Big Island Feast. Visit slaters5050.com for the…

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Amazing New Tk-8 Public Charter School in Costa Mesa Enrolling Now

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2019

Do you want your child to attend a school with an emphasis in STREAM, World Languages, and Peacebuilding? Then, the International School for Science and Culture (ISSAC) is the school for you. International School for Science and Culture, a TK-8 public charter school opening Sept. 3 is nestled in a quiet neighborhood adjacent to Harper Park in Eastside Costa Mesa/Newport Beach. It’s designed to address critical needs in 21st century education through: a rigorous, standards-aligned educational program with emphasis on Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STREAM). ISSAC’s program is focused on expanding the cognitive capacity of its students.…

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We Care Wednesday Clothing Drive

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2019

Goodwill of Orange County and the OC Fair have again joined forces for a special We Care Wednesday clothing drive on August 7. From noon to 3 p.m., guests who bring five new or gently used clothing items to the OC Fair for donation to Goodwill of Orange County will receive same-day free admission and one free carnival ride per person. The money raised from reselling the goods collected at the OC Fair has made a huge impact on Goodwill’s ability to connect unemployed or underemployed individuals, no matter the challenge or disability, with meaningful job opportunities. In other words,…

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