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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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For the LOve of CatCon LA

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2016

By Asma Mohammed The second annual CatConLA took place at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles this past weekend: June 25 and 26. There was over 150 vendors present flaunting their one-of-a-kind cat-themed merchandise. The booths varied from well-known vendors such as Petco and Purina to smaller, indie vendors like the Stay Home Club selling both merchandise for cats and cat-themed merchandise for their owners. Booths sponsored by large online names such as Cats of Instagram, Meowingtons, and Buzzfeed also made an appearance. Celebrity cats also attended the event and were present for meet and greet events for those who…

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OUR NEWEST GREER’S GIRL, MADISON WIESNER

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By Greer Wylder
June 28, 2016

For the first time, we have a Greer's Girl who is still in high school. Madison Wiesner will be reporting on stores, restaurants, even book reviews from a high school student's perspective. We are excited to have her.  "I’m Madison Wiesner, a senior at Newport Harbor High School. I’m a fan of all things food, movies, and books. I hope one day to be able to work in publishing and help others love to read as much as I do. In my free time, I love baking, reading, listening to music, and watching movies," Madison said. "Music, movies, and books…

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Summer Rejuvenating Treatments at Pacific Waters Spa

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By Greer Wylder
June 28, 2016

The luxurious and private Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Pacific Waters Spa is the perfect summer escape for rejuvenating massages, skin therapies, body wraps and scrubs and moisturizing facials using organic elements extracted directly from the earth and sea. When you book a treatment, you’ll gain access to the 20,000 square foot spa and fitness center, saltwater whirlpools, steam rooms, dry saunas and relaxation rooms and patio. It’s currently offering a Hydrafacial special through the summer, as well as a new Fire and Ice Facial Treatment. The Hydrafacial -- is much more than…

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