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Christina Peng,14, AKA The Salty Asian Girl Writes Book For Charity

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By Greer Wylder
February 01, 2019

In a quest to do good and help underwrite art classes at CHOC, Orange County-based Christina Peng, 14, spent the last ten months writing and illustrating a book, “Pimples for Promise” that she wants to sell for charity. If that’s not impressive enough, she also made a website, an animated promo video, and a Creativity Aviary in Emagination Island, the world’s first learning adventure park made by kids to teach the world how to imagine, create and give. Christina’s book and charity are part of this Island. Her Aviary in Emagination Island is an upcoming online learning adventure park that…

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Timeless yet modern, Children’s Swimwear

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By Greer Wylder
February 01, 2019

Thinking sweet and timeless swimwear for your little ones? In comes Minnow, a new contemporary children’s swimwear label made and designed in California.  Timeless yet modern, playful and polished, minnow is a reflection of its founder, Morgan Smith, a mother and entrepreneur with a background in product marketing. After working in New York and Los Angeles, she returned to her hometown of Laguna Beach, with her husband and son. With the beach inspiring her daily life, Morgan envisioned a children’s swimwear collection with an elevated approach—sun-kissed color palettes, purposeful details, custom prints and high quality, hand-finished production, all locally made.…

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BIG GAME LIII at Bayside Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2019

This Sunday, enjoy BIG GAME LIII at Bayside Restaurant! The TVs in the bar and lounge will be turned on and tuned in, and Chef Paul Gstrein is offering up some fun specials based on the food hailing from each team’s city. Are you rooting for the Rams? Backing Tom Brady and the Patriots? Or are you just tuning in for the commercials and half-time show? Wherever your allegiances lie, don’t fumble a crucial part of your Super Bowl LIII: food and drink. Watch the game at one of Newport Beach’s favorite gathering places, Bayside Restaurant. Bayside will be offering…

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Big Game Sunday at Marriott Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2019

Huddle up and enjoy Big Game Sunday at Marriott Irvine Spectrum on Sunday, February 3 kicking off at 3 p.m. Grab some friends and grub on special Food & Beverage offerings (think: wings & sliders) in the hotel's Private Dining Room, M-Club Patio or Media Lounge.  Marriott Irvine Spectrum will also be offering three exclusive packages: ‘BIG GAME PRIVATE PARTY’ Price: $1,200 + fees and tax. Up to (15) guests will enjoy a beer well (50 beers w/ options to sub wine or champagne) and Big Game Buffet in the Private Dining Room. ‘BIG GAME PATIO PARTY’ Price: $2,500 +…

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API Lending, Your Solution Lender

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2019

Are you out shopping for a home loan and finding it difficult to get a good rate, or worse, get approved? Or, are you a realtor representing a future home buyer who may have a hard time qualifying for a loan? Your clients are self-employed for example. Look no further than API Lending, a family-owned niche lender based in Laguna Beach. Daryl and Kimberly Oswald at API Lending are solution lenders who will go out of their way to find you lower rates, hundreds of loan options and faster closings. They are an out-of-the-box solution lender who can make your…

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