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One Year Anniversary At Playa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2019

Named the “Best New Mexican Restaurant 2019” by the OC Register, Playa Mesa in Costa Mesa is turning one on Saturday, July 27! Enjoy live music and complimentary tacos while they last, mariachi from noon to 2 p.m., and live Dj from 2 to 6 p.m.   The menu features coastal Mexican dishes with non-GMO, organic and farm-to-table ingredients. Enjoy items such as Hamachi Crudo, octopus, halibut ceviche, house-made moles and innovative takes on Mexican street food. The bar features an extensive selection of premium Tequilas and Mezcals, flavorful cocktails crafted with agave spirits, Spanish and South American wines, as…

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BB Dakota Semi-Annual Sample Sale

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2019

The much-anticipated BB Dakota semi-annual sample sale is the best time to stock up on the line starting at just $5. It’s happening at the BB Dakota corporate headquarters parking lot in Costa Mesa for two days only starting July 26-July 27. Be the first in line and score first dibs on tons of your favorite styles. Tops, pants, skirts, shorts, sweaters & off duty at just $5; dresses & jackets at just $10; coats at $15; leather at $25. Cash and credit only. All sales final. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. BB…

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SUMMER YOGA AT SHERMAN GARDENS

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2019

Get grounded, rooted and connected at a summer yoga class set within the natural beauty of Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar. Happy Hour Yoga and Hot Yoga will be offered throughout the summer. Happy Hour Yoga takes place outdoors in Sherman Gardens on the last Thursday of the month on July 25 & August 29 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Begin with breath work, then move into Hatha yoga (all levels), focusing on balance, strength and stretching.  Next is a meditation practice, ending with a restful, restorative Savasana pose. After class, enjoy a glass of wine as you wander…

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City of Santa Ana’s 150th Birthday

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2019

In honor of the City of Santa Ana's 150th birthday, you can partake in a re-enlivening of the Santa Ana historic street breakfast, a civic tradition that dates back to 1928. Join a morning of entertainment, homemade chilaquiles, old fashioned pancakes or even Vegan migas and stick around for arts and crafts, Santa Ana merchandise, micheladas, historic re-enactments and dress-up for a group photo. There will also be special guests and speeches, singing the City happy birthday, live music and dancing. You can also visit with the mounted police’s horses, meet town founder William Spurgeon, lotería games, fun kids zone…

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The Easiest Homemade Chocolate Almond Milk

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2019

Craving delicious and rich chocolate milk without the dairy? In comes the Almond Cow, the easiest way to make homemade almond milk. All you need is almonds, cacao powder, a sweetener of your choice (optional), vanilla, and sea salt. You can make it in seconds! Not only will you save money, there are no crazy additives when you make it at home. Yields: 5 Cups (1.25 Quarts) One cup almonds, soaked 2-4 tbsp raw cacao powder 4 tbsp Maple Syrup, or sweeter of your choice (optional) 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional) Directions Add the almonds and raw…

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