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The Best Date in OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2017

Hands down the best dates you’ll ever taste are now available at the Date Shop in Newport Beach. The dates come fresh the Rancho Meladuco Date Farm in the Coachella Valley. Founder, Joan Smith, (a mother of three, home cook, and backyard gardener) started farming dates on the ranch using traditional farming and harvesting methods, and packs each box by hand. A box of Medjool dates makes a great gift and lasts a long time. It’s best to store them in your fridge or freezer. They’re a great source of energy, sugar, and fiber. Sweeten recipes with dates such as…

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Gold’s Gym SoCal Celebrates Newest OC Location

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2017

Gold’s Gym SoCal, an authority on fitness since 1965, and celebrating 30 years in the SoCal, just opened their newest location in Anaheim/Garden Grove. Gold’s Gym equips gyms with the best amenities and the latest in cardio and strength training equipment as well as the most dynamic group exercise programs including Zumba, yoga, group cycling, mixed martial arts, muscle endurance training, and Pilates. You’ll find an energetic, supportive environment full of all kinds of people who are committed to achieving their goals. Like all Gold’s Gyms, the new Anaheim/Garden Grove location features top-of-the-line exercise equipment, premier trainers and other quality…

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Get Fit and Explore the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2017

You can get fit and enjoy fresh air while exploring the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks that span the mountains to the sea. Most of the programs on the Landmarks are free and open to the public with required preregistration. Fitness programs are tailored to a wide variety of interests and skill levels and led by trained volunteers. You can choose a relaxing combination of hiking and yoga or take on an 8-mile cardio hike in Limestone Canyon, Irvine Ranch Conservancy and their partners welcome nature lovers to enjoy a variety of fitness programs. From OC Parks’ Weir Canyon to the…

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Zena Medical Opens the Skin Bar

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2017

ZENA Medical in Newport Beach just opened The SKIN Bar, an aesthetic center that offers maintenance programs designed specifically for those desiring radiant skin all year long. Instead of waiting for a major overhaul, Dr. Gabriel and her team believe that the right daily care and occasional tune-ups keep skin beautiful and prevent skin aging. ZENA Medical uses a full-throttle approach for anti-aging including unique topicals, IV infusions, and skin exercise to achieve the most vitalized results from within – not just skin deep. They have trademark protocols for acne, skin cancer treatment, and aesthetic analysis. Whether you have been…

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Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography Opens West Coast Studio

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2017

Chicago based Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography just opened her first West Coast location in Laguna Beach. The studio prides themselves on creating a highly personalized and custom-tailored experience for each woman and their exclusive shoot. Complete in-studio hair and make-up services are included with each shoot, and wardrobe suggestions are provided via the “Jenny’s Secrets” portfolio that clients receive. The all-female staff is dedicated to making each woman look and feel their best which starts with the fun atmosphere the minute each client walks through the door. Upon each client’s viewing session, custom albums, prints or wall art can be…

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