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Handmade and Local The Peoples Soap Company

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2016

There’s nothing better than handmade soap—especially if it’s local and all natural. The People’s Soap Company is just that. Each bar is made with love by soapmaker Rachel Potucek in her Santa Ana workshop. She individually hand cuts and air cures soaps in small batches from whole plant oils and locally sourced ingredients like raw honey and organic golden jojoba. We love the fresh, clean scents. There are about nine scents in all---such as Charcoal & Mint; Milk & Honey; Beer; Coffee Scrub, Balsam Fir; and Lavender & Mint. People’s Soaps make great gifts or something special for you! You can…

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Loil, On demand Oil Changes to You

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2016

We just discovered OC based Loil, a great time consuming service, that provides on-demand, scheduled and recurring vehicle motor oil changes directly to your home or office. You no longer have to wait around in a mechanic shop. With Loil, a professional, loyal mechanic will show up to give you a reliable, well-priced oil change. You can try it for yourself and receive a special $5 discount by entering code GreersOC. Loil is on a mission to save you time and money by coming directly to you. You can reserve a service here.

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The Scoop on Halo Top, Heavenly Light Ice Cream

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2016

We are in heaven ever since we found Halo Top, the world’s best low calorie/high protein ice cream that’s super guilt free and tasty. Halo Top is only 240-280 calories per pint. It has 24 grams of protein per pint, it’s low sugar, low carb, low fat and no synthetic growth hormones are added. It’s sweetened with organic stevia and erythritol, another all-natural sweetener found in fruits like pears and grapes. Though it’s technically a sugar alcohol, it doesn’t affect blood glucose or cause bloating. Halo Top is available in so many great flavors including Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon…

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Global Genes Raises Funds for WAM!

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2016

Global Genes, a rare disease rare disease advocacy organization, is helping to raise funds for WE ARE MORE! at Disneyland through the Carousel of Possible Dreams event on Wednesday, November 9. WE ARE MORE! is a newly formed organization and advocacy group for teens with rare disease. Founded by Newport Beach's 17-year-old, Shira Strongin, WAM! aims to connect the rare disease community and empower young adults to change the perception of illness and rare disease in mainstream media. Following the Global Genes’ 2015 annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit, Strongin met with other young adults in attendance to discuss the challenges of…

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The first annual True Sioux Hope Gala

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2016

The first annual True Sioux Hope Gala will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 12 starting at 5 p.m. at Balboa Bay Resort. Twila True, best known for her luxury nail salons, Polished Perfect By Twila True,  is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She knows first-hand the unconscionable conditions in which the Sioux Tribe is forced to live, so she founded the True Sioux Hope Foundation to assist the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation. It’s currently the poorest place in the United States.   Her foundation is providing critical aid and support for…

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