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New Year’s Cleanse

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2013

Considering starting the New Year off with a juice cleanse? Los Angeles based Pressed Juicery, specializing in cold pressed juices, is offering its most popular three-day cleanse for just $199 (a savings of $86). Pressed Juicery’s juices are raw, unpasteurized and produced on a hydraulic press to minimize oxidation and releasing vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Cleansers can enjoy eight 16 oz. bottles each day, including Chlorophyll H2O, Aloe Vera H2O, Greens 2, Citrus 2, Roots 3, Citrus 4, Greens 3 and Almond Milk. The offer is good anywhere in the continental United States and ships free overnight via FedEx. The…

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Learn Herb Gardening Skills

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2013

Want to learn more about growing herbs, from planting to herbs’ health benefits? Evan Marks from the Ecology Center will be sharing his knowledge about herb gardens Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Center for Living Peace. in Irvine. In this workshop, you’ll learn herb characteristics, growing techniques, how to make herbs thrive, as well as basics on preparing teas, tinctures and oils used in herbal healing. All ages and levels of garden skill are welcome. Cost is $12 minimum per person. All funds collected support The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. To register visit here Center for…

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Take a Hike

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2013

OC Parks is also offering a hike Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m. on informative edible and useful plants. You can find out how early pioneers used local plants, and how scientists are finding potentially valuable medicines in our backyard. The 2-mile hike covers a moderate, but steep uneven trail led by Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer Naturalist, Karin Klein (author of 50 Hikes in Orange County). At Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 18751 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Cost is $2 donation per person. Parking costs $3 per vehicle. Reservations required, sign-up online here.  949.923.2235 or 949. 923.3702.

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After X-mas Sale!

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By Greer Wylder
December 26, 2012

Shop today at Westerly Boutique in Corona del Mar for its huge after Christmas sale. Stop in for some major deals reduced 25 to 75%. If you haven't visited Westerly for a while, they moved right next door to its old location. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  It’s at 2912 E. Coast Hwy in Corona del Mar. 949.313.7111

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Need a New Year’s Dress?

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By Greer Wylder
December 26, 2012

It’s not too late to pick up the perfect party dress for New Year’s Eve. One of our favorite boutiques for dresses, Max Studio at Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum is stocked with party dresses in jewel tones: ruby, sapphire, amethyst and classic black. And Max Studio always carries ultra flattering styles: sweaters, skirts, pants, jackets and fantastic boots and shoes. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. At Irvine Spectrum,  85 Fortune Drive #313, in Irvine. 949.450.1174 Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to…

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