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Hoag for Her Center for Wellness

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2016

The recently opened Hoag for Her Center for Wellness in Newport Beach is the first of its kind concept in Southern California---a one-stop center for integrative therapies, specialize care and support services accessible for women of all ages. Under one roof and in a beautiful location, women can come in for support services, assessment, education, guidance and medically based integrated care to help achieve their goal of excellent health. The all-female team of specialists includes experts in women’s health, physical therapy, sexual health and intimacy, weight management, fitness, nutrition and acupuncture, guided imagery and massage therapy. Through Hoag’s Womanology site…

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Raw and Vegan Brussel Bytes

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2016

Raw food and vegan enthusiasts can discover Brussel Bytes, a snack packed with nutrients and flavor, and made without additives, preservatives, stabilizers and artificial flavors. Brussel Bytes are perfect on a salad, or as a salty snack alternative to chips. They are also gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly and made from organic, non-GMO, nutrient rich ingredients. You can find them in three flavors: Cheezy Herb, Chili Pumpkin and Tamarind Apple. Brussel Bytes are avaiable locally at Target and online at mycocoroons.com. 

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California’s Largest Fireworks Stand at Honda Center

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2016

The largest fireworks stand in California is at Honda Center in Anaheim marking the second year of the superstore location. And to accommodate those living on the city’s west side, a second sales location has been added at Brookhurst and Ball in the Ralphs shopping center. Both Anaheim fireworks sales locations are open through July 4. The stand is open today through July 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m; July 4 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. This year, more than 100 Anaheim-based nonprofit organizations will benefit from the sales of Safe and Sane Fireworks at both locations via…

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Summer at Chefschool

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2016

Young chefs looking for a fun, hands-on culinary experience can join the new chefschool summer cooking camps for kids and teens at the Hood Kitchen in Costa Mesa. It’s ideal for kids in elementary, junior high and high school. From basics to international and even baking classes, kids participate in week-long, half day camps with a unique 4:1 student to teacher ratio. In the basics class, kids will learn real cooking skills (knife skills, recipes, chemistry of cooking, chef-approved techniques) and real recipes - no "kiddie" recipes.  All with healthy, wholesome ingredients and no packaged foods. The international cooking class…

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Fourth of July Fireworks in OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2016

Looking for some great places to view fireworks on the Fourth of July? Here are some of our top picks. Disneyland Park After spending the day with Mickey and friends, enjoy one of the most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks displays Orange County has to offer. A Fourth of July ‘Concert in the Sky’ combines patriotic music with bursts of red, white and blue to celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave, starting at 9:30 p.m. 1313 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim. 714.781.7277. Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration Be a part of the full day festivities…

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