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WHW Quarterly Saturday Sale

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By Greer Wylder
February 01, 2013

WHW's most buzzed about quarterly sale is on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at its headquarters in Santa Ana. You can shop for a cause and find hundreds of casual blouses, dresses, jeans, shoes and so much more. All items are priced from $2 to $10. All proceeds directly support the mission of WHW (Women Helping Women/Men2Work) providing employment support services for disadvantaged men, women and teens to empower them to economic self sufficiency through employment success. 1800 East McFadden Ave. in Santa Ana.

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Common Sense Facebook

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2013

Join St. Mary's School in Aliso Viejo as it welcomes James Steyer, the author of Talking Back to Facebook ([url=http://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Facebook-Raising-Digital/dp/145165734X]http://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Facebook-Raising-Digital/dp/145165734X[/url]) the Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age by on Thursday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. James Steyer is an expert on children’s media and education. His new book explores how social media and cellphones have transformed the lives of kids. . He’s also a frequent guest on shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN National News, Fox News, Oprah and The Early Show on CBS. St. Mary’s Speaker Series is open to the public…

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Secret to Soft Hair and Skin

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2013

Winter wind, cold, and dryness is making our skin and hair extremely dry and we’ve needed more help than ever. To the rescue are some products we’ve found locally that work wonders. Kiehl’s at South Coast Plaza just launched a Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream ($52) that infuses skin with essential hydration while improving elasticity by 1/3, reduce wrinkles, and smoothing skin’s texture. Our favorite British based Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics at Fashion Island is the go to place for hair care products that aid  dry, limp, and flat hair, and the experts at LUSH say the problem can be attributed…

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Grab Some Pies

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By Greer Wylder
January 29, 2013

Now’s the time to stock up on delicious Marie Callender's pies, Marie’s Whole Pie-To Go Sale just kicked off through February 28. There are more than 30 varieties of Marie Callender’s pies to choose from costing only $7.99 plus tin. Marie Callender’s popular selections include slightly tart and sweet lemon meringue; a crumbly cinnamon streusel topped French apple; rich vanilla coconut cream; and ripe berry double-crusted pies. Pie sale excludes cheesecakes, seasonal fresh fruit pies, and promotional pies.  Visit [url=http://www.mariecallenders.com]http://www.mariecallenders.com[/url] for a complete listing of pies.  Marie Callendar’s has locations in Anaheim, Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange,…

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Working Wardrobes

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By Greer Wylder
January 28, 2013

Join Smart Women for Working Wardrobes on Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach for its informative and fun Fashion for Breakfast event. Emmy and Academy Award winning makeup artist Michael Westmore will be sharing beauty tips and tricks in support of a great cause. You have an option to purchase a ticket for $50 or join as Smart Women member. Smart Women support the mission of Working Wardrobes, Working that empowers disadvantaged people to overcoming difficult challenges to confidently enter the workforce and achieve self-sufficiency. Pacific Club is at 4110 Macarthur Blvd. in Newport Beach.

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