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The Perfect Gift for the Health and Environment Conscious Mom

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2019

Gift mom with the easiest plant milk maker on the planet, The Almond Cow. She won’t believe how simple it is to make the healthiest milk from nuts, seeds, oatmeal, rice, fruits and more. Imagine the money she’ll save on expensive store bought almond milk, oat milk and more. Not to mention, no more packaging waste. I just made Strawberry Oatmeal Milk in seconds with organic oatmeal, fresh strawberries, organic Rancho Meladuco Dates, and water. My kids loved it, too. The cleanup is super easy and it takes just seconds to make. The Almond Cow makes a great gift for…

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Mother’s Day Treasures at Summerhill Ltd. Antiques

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2019

Celebrate motherhood with something special for Mother’s Day at Summerhill Ltd. Antiques and Design in Old Towne Orange. Not only can you shop from a Crown Jewels Trunk show, there’s also a storewide sale through Monday, May 13. During the Crown Jewels trunk show, find beautiful jewelry, scarves, and brooches made of genuine pearls and semi-precious stones all made by women Orange County. And take advantage of a 20% off sale on antiques, chandeliers, furniture, treasures, glassware, mirrors, art and more in the main showroom, and everything is 30% off in the Cellar. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday;…

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B Toffee, The perfect Mother’s Day gift idea!

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2019

Give the gift of B. toffee to the special woman in your life for Mother’s Day. Your Wife, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Daughter and Mom of course! B toffee’s custom boxes are available in 1/4, 1/2, and 1 lb. sizes. You can specify in the “Order Notes’ at checkout what color ribbon and label you’d prefer as well as any gift message you’d like to include. Local pick up in Orange County can be arranged by Friday, May 10 by choosing the ‘Will Call’ option at check out. Link to placing your order btoffee.com

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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Red Bar and Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2019

Hotel Irvine is celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5, from 3 p.m. to midnight with a fun party at the Red Bar and Lounge with $5 (cinco) house margaritas and complimentary salsa, guacamole and chip bar available from 5 to 10 p.m. – ole! Guests should grab their hats for the Best Sombrero Contest and compete for prizes. Anyone who wears a sombrero gets a chance to take a swing at the piñata. Happy faces and pals are invited to the photo booth. All will chill with a local DJ from 6 to 10 p.m. Hotel Irvine is…

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superfood-infused Horchatas on Cinco de Mayo

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2019

Ivan Calderon of Taco Rosa and Taco Mesa will be the first in Orange County to offer traditional Valencia-style horchatas made with organic tiger nuts debuting on Cinco de Mayo. His new Original Horchatería menu will feature signature horchatas infused with superfoods like turmeric, ashwagandha, maca, and cacao. Among the oldest cultivated plants in ancient Egypt, tiger nuts were brought to Valencia, Spain in the early 13th century and were popularized through the regional refreshment — horchata de chufa. Despite the root vegetable’s popularity in Spain, tiger nut-based horchatas are practically non-existent in Latin America where post-Inquisition interpretations of the drink…

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