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French Sweets for Mother’s Day

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

You can honor the most special woman in your life with a beautiful gift of luxury chocolates and sweets from France at Douceurs de Paris in Corona del Mar. Owner Anne Laure Deconinck is celebrating this special holiday in a big way---she’s offering 50% off all items if you mention the Daily Dose of OC from May 2 - May 7. Douceurs de Paris exclusively carries Maxim’s de Paris, and you can find its signature biscuits, petits fours, candied chestnuts, chocolate covered lace crepes, fruit jellies, marmalades, truffles, chocolate powder, coffee and beautifully boxed chocolates and gift boxes with assorted…

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Jumpstart 14 Day Sugar Detox

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

Orange County raised Devyn Elliott is a nutritional therapy practitioner and founder of Seasoned Wellness, providing Nutritional Therapy services via phone or Skype, and creator of the Jumpstart 14 Day Sugar Detox. She is not an advocate for counting calories or endless dieting. “I want my clients to feel empowered and in control of their bodies, food choices, and overall health," Devyn says. Tomorrow, I will be starting her Jumpstart 14 Day Sugar Detox, which is a real foods based program to help people ditch sugar cravings for good. There are no gimmicks, no associations with other supplement or product lines,…

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International Flavor Quest at yogurtland

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2016

Yogurtland is taking frozen yogurt lovers on an international culinary journey by releasing new flavors every few weeks now through June 1. They sent their team of flavorologists (we want that job!) on a global tour to search out new flavors for their proprietary recipes. Here’s the catch—you need to get in, the Flavor Quest flavors are fleeting. Right now you can try Austrian Apple Strudel with Caramel – a new take on the classic Austrian dessert, this flavor blends real caramel, apples and notes of cinnamon for a delectable treat. And, our favorite, they Middle Eastern Fig & Honey…

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Bazaar is Calling All Fabulous Women

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2016

You can enter the Harper’s Bazaar’s sixth annual Fabulous at Every Age Reader Search at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza on Friday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.   You can meet Harper’s Bazaar stylist Anita Patrickson, enjoy a complimentary makeover from Estee Lauder and pose for a professional photographer to take what could be your winning shot. And, you can enter to win up to $10,000! All attendees will receive a free gift including an exclusive Bazaar tote with your Estee Lauder purchase of $80 or more. To RSVP, call 714.540.3233, ext. 361. Saks Fifth…

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World Premiere ‘Goodbye Darling, I’m off to Fight’ at NB Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2016

Simone Manetti's new documentary Goodbye Darling, I'm off to Fight inspired the audience from Sunday’s world premiere at The Newport Beach Film Festival. After a painful break-up with her boyfriend, actress Chantal Ughi moves to Thailand to train in Thai Boxing. After 5 hard years fighting her anger and her childhood ghosts, she attempts to become world champion. You can watch the interview here. The Newport Beach Film Festival continues through today culminating with the Closing Night Film, "The Fixer" and After Party celebration at Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach. The outdoor event will feature culinary creations from top…

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