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Stress Free in One Hour

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2016

Feeling stressed out from work or life, and as a result suffer from aches and pains? We have a secret tip that we haven’t wanted to share for fear it will become too popular: we adore Olala Reflexology in Westminster. This no frills reflexology studio is where you can go for a full body, deep tissue type massage for just $20 an hour. Here’s the thing: you’ll be in a room with a bunch of people, you’ll keep your clothes on, and some people fall asleep and snore, so there’s that. The rest is heavenly. In one hour, they will…

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The Art of Threading

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2016

Want perfectly shaped eyebrows using the ancient art of threading? Stop by Ziba Beauty in Santa Ana, near South Coast Plaza, and you can get perfectly shaped brows in hurry. Ziba Beauty specializes in threading, a non-invasive hair removal technique that expertly shapes eyebrows with cotton threads; and mehndi, the art of temporary henna tattoos. They do more: waxing, nails and skin care. We only know their threading services, and we love it. It’s pain free, takes minutes, and is more affordable; it costs just $12-$15. You can also get in on their threading happy hour for $9 from 2-4…

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Room & Board

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2016

You can welcome the Year of the Fire Monkey with Feng Shui specialist Donna Stellhorn at Room&Board on Thursday, January 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana. Stellhorn will take you on an interactive tour from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. while sharing the Feng Shui values of Room&Board modern designs. You can come back on Saturday, January 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a complimentary Feng Shui workshop and booksigning of Stellhorn's new book, “Year of the Fire Monkey” which will be available for purchase. Asian-inspired light bites and refreshments will…

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National Cheese Lovers Day at Saint Marc

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2016

Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day on Wednesday, January 20 at our favorite new cheese centric restaurant, Saint Marc Pub-Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage at Pacific City in Huntington Beach. It offers an impressive lineup of the tastiest, most melt-in-your-mouth cheeses from exotic, formidable bleu, to mild, smooth gouda – and everything in between. You can order a cheese board with Saint Marc’s freshly baked free flow bread. They also offer delicious baked brie en croute, classic Swiss fondue, and Saint Marc fondue; or, enjoy your cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich. Choose from The Grilled Cheese with aged extra sharp…

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Protecting Animals One Bracelet at a Time

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2016

Creations 4 Wildlife, a Newport Beach-based company founded by a 12-year-old passionate about wildlife conservation, has released a new bracelet to support Pangolin protection through WildAid. Dylan Fryer, a seventh grader at Corona del Mar Middle School has a huge heart for protecting wild animals. He forego presents and a party for his ninth birthday and raised $1,000 to help build the Tiger Trail exhibit at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. With his mom, Michelle Fryer, he's combining creativity and passion to make bracelets dubbed Creations 4 Wildlife to help support wildlife protection and conservation groups. Each handmade bracelet is made…

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