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award-winning children’s educational night light

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2018

John and Marlis Fyke, a Corona Del Mar couple and owners of The White Dress also invented an award-winning children’s educational night light projection system called Helio. The Helio Base Station emits LED light through specially designed discs whose content is projected onto the ceiling in a soothing contrast of shadow and light. Instead of seeing stars and moon projected onto the ceiling, kids are treated to a wealth of knowledge as they happily lie back and absorb entertaining, educational facts and images that inspire lively interactions and enlightening discussions. Swapping out the discs changes the subject matter. The Base Station…

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Happy Hour at AVEO Table + Bar

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2018

AVEO Table + Bar, a local favorite spot at Monarch Beach Resort offers a must-visit happy hour from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. With one of the most picturesque sunset ocean views in Orange County, a friendly atmosphere, and an extensive selection of food and beverages. Stop by weekly for great local deals, comfortable outdoor seating, evening fire pits, complimentary valet parking and more. This specially-priced Happy Hour menu includes items such as $8 daily oysters, $10 Margherita flatbread, $10 select sparkling wines, and $5 select draft beers. One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.

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Orange County’s Credit Union’s “Bite of Reality” for Teens

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2018

With thousands of teens entering the “real world” each year, Orange County’s Credit Union in Santa Ana is rolling out the “Bite of Reality” program on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. created by RMJ Foundation to help prepare them for bright futures. This program is designed to instill real-world responsibilities and skills that teens may not receive otherwise. The “Bite of Reality” program encourages teens to integrate their knowledge of money, math skills, attitudes about choices and money value without the traditional classroom lectures. Participants will walk away with more insight on how to spend wisely,…

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Lido Marina Village Kids Club

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2018

Lido Marina Village Kids Club meets up on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lido Village Books. Bring your children and enjoy a reading of Stella: Queen of the Snow by Marie-Louise Gay. Kids will enjoy creating a beautiful snowflake of their very own and moms will love the raffles and specials from participating Lido Marina Village retailers including $25 off your purchase at Eberjay, 15% off your purchase at Bailey44, 10% off your book purchase at Lido Village Books, 10% off your purchase at Sweaty Betty (first-time customers only), and 10% off any one item at…

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PC Grommets at Pacific City Presents Snowmen

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2018

Bring the kids down to Pacific City tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to enjoy Snowmen with PC Grommets and Smocking Birds! Children will hear the classic story of snowmen, create a special snowman of their own during craft time and enjoy dining and shopping specials galore from participating Pacific City vendors! *Visit Smocking Birds after the event for 15% off your purchase *Visit Saint Marc after the event for a free ice cream cone and validate your parking *Visit B.Candy for 20% off your purchase *Visit Heirlooms & Hardware for 15% off your purchase *Free combo fries with…

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