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OCWineFest Holiday Special

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2017

Talk about a great stocking stuffer. Give the gift of a fun experience to your friends and family and create memories this holiday season with tickets to OCWineFest (who are 21+), at a fantastic price. Go to ocwinefest.com and enter promo code FEST to get this deal, which will only last through December 31. Celebrate the oncoming of Spring at the OCWineFest, which heads to the elegant and historic grounds of A Stone’s Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano for two afternoons of unlimited wine and beer tastings March 10 and 11. Perfect for anyone with an interest in wine and craft beer…

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Tasty Pork Clouds

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2017

Products show up on my doorstep for me to try and test out and I only write about the ones that I like and think you might like, too. When Bacon’s Heir’s sent me Pork Clouds, aka Chicharonnes I was so skeptical. I didn’t think this snack food would be something that I would like. I was wrong. They tasted great, and I love that they’re high in protein and low in carbs. Almost an alternative to beef jerky. Currently, they are not in stores in OC, but you can find them in LA and online at baconsheir.com. Pork Clouds are…

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Nikki Bostwick, Creator of the Fullest in Laguna beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2017

Meet Nikki Bostwick, founder and editor-in-chief of The Fullest in Laguna Beach. It’s a digital and print magazine, a Laguna Beach retail shop and event creator. There’s a lot to stay up-to-date on. The Fullest is your go-to source for inspo on all things wellness-related — with a real-world twist. Tell us about your inspiration to open the Fullest Pop-Up Shop. My main inspiration to open the shop was to be able to connect with my digital readership in real life! I also felt that Orange County, in particular, could use a space like ours that represents a sense of…

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Lido Theater Celebrates the Season with Holiday Classic It’s a Wonderful Life

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2017

Ring in the holidays by enjoying the classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach, Friday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. nightly, with additional 1 p.m. matinees on Sat., Dec. 16 and Sun., Dec. 17. Also, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., moviegoers can visit with Santa, and enjoy carolers and complimentary hot cocoa before the movie starting at 7 p.m. Harkening back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, the Lido Theater is the perfect setting to enjoy the award-winning Frank Capra movie that has become a holiday favorite over…

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WINTER WONDERLAND AT UNION MARKET TUSTIN

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2017

Union Market Tustin at the District will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy free Santa photos, live music and complimentary tastings from foodie-favorites such as Milk Box, The Kroft, The Dirty Cookie, Churned Creamery and Portola Coffee. The weather forecast might even call for magical “snowfall” outside that evening. Be sure to have your smartphones ready to capture flurries of “snowfall” every 15 minutes in the courtyard just outside Union Market. Inside Union Market, Portola Coffee will be offering free hot cocoa to kids and nearby,…

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