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Body By Renee

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2013

Start the New Year off right by getting in the best shape of your life with Renee Cano Private Training and Sports Conditioning at Newport Workout in Newport Beach For more than 15 years, Cano has trained athletes in high-level competitions, as well as clients who just want to achieve their personal fitness goals. Her specialty is working with clients through the core from the ground up. She can incorporate yoga, power sprints, soccer skills training, Thai box training, weight training and cardio conditioning as well as offering nutritional guidance. (She’s an advocate for AdvoCare nutritional supplements.) Her ideal client…

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Casing The Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2013

Holiday shoppers looking for great cases for new mobile, laptops, or tablets can find great buys at the Incipio sample sale today and Friday. Incipio’s prices will be reduced 50% on its popular cases for iPhone 5/5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4/4s, Samsung Galaxy S 4, MacBooks, and more. Open today from 4 to 8 p.m.; and noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. (Sale is closed from 2 to 4 p.m.) Incipio sample sale is at 6001 Oak Canyon in Irvine.

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Give and You Will Receive

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2013

 Stock up on holiday gift cards for friends and family at the following multi-location eateries. Each one comes with an added bonus for you. The Counter With every $25 gift card purchase, receive a $5 reward card. The Counter--the build-your-own burger joint—offers a $5 reward card (to be redeemed from 1/1/14 to 2/28/14) with every $25 gift card purchase. There are 35 locations in the United States and four international locations, with the newest being in Mountain View and San Diego Airport. For more information, visit thecounterburger.com. Cheesecake Factory Gift-givers can share the gift of cheesecake with everyone on their…

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Holiday Giving Back Event Second Harvest Food Bank

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2013

In the spirit of the season, join the OC Press Club for a 2 fun-filled hours on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine. You can help pack boxes for at their warehouse in Irvine. It’s a meaningful way to give back to the community and express your gratitude for what you have by working as a team to help others in need. You will also need to sign a waiver to help out. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is at 8014 Marine Way in Irvine.

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Beauty in Spades

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2013

Spade Skin Care & More is a new beauty lounge specializing in exclusive skincare technology and organic skincare products that just opened at Newport North shopping center in Newport Beach. And ideal for holiday gift-giving, Spade is offering three grand opening specials through December: a Hydrating Facial for $79 (regularly $130), which includes a hydrating hand treatment, organic enzyme peel and hydrating serum and mask; a series of three Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion treatments for $225 (regularly $330), which includes an organic enzyme  peel, microdermabrasion exfoliation, and oxygen therapy; as well as double the value of a gift card purchase, up…

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