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Last Minute Gift Ideas

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2012

Here are more last minute holiday gift ideas from Leslie Christen, our fantastic fashion columnist. Happy shopping! 1. Wrapadoo. The womens/teen Wrapadoo was designed specifically with the understanding that we all have different needs and concerns when it comes to our hair. Wrapadoo fits all textures, lengths and thickness’ specific to your needs. Even if you have short hair or loss of hair, you can still love and enjoy all the girly-glam luxury and premium comfort that the Wrapadoo is renowned for. 2. Vertigo Home. For the guy or gal who has everything: this is the brand new version of…

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10 Personal Training Sessions for $49!

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2012

One of the best personal training specials we’ve come across is going on now at Graviti Fitness in Corona del Mar. The personal fitness studio is offering 10 personal training sessions for $49 for a limited time.  Experiencing one-on-one training sessions is an invaluable way to achieve optimum fitness results. And what better way to give the gift of fit with personal training as a holiday stocking stuffer or a gift for you! No matter how big or small your fitness goals are, Graviti’s professional trainers can create a custom training program that focuses on toning, core, strength, firming and…

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Shop at LuLu Too

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2012

We are beyond grateful for LuLu Too in Eastside Costa Mesa, who are generously donating 20% of sales today and Thursday to Educating Jack & Milly. The fund is helping educate two bright and motivated Kenyans that I met in a rural village in Western Kenya three years ago. I promised to give them a college education, as it was their dream, but an impossible dream due to the expense. (They lived on less than a $1 a day.) Because of generous people in Orange County, Jack and Milly are well on their way to overcome poverty. They are in…

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Men Only

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2012

The Matador Alcove, a sophisticated, grown up version of the Little Rascal’s “He-Man Women Haters club,” but with better hair, décor and refreshments, is a respite for men who want to relax away from the ladies. The men’s only full service grooming salon in Costa Mesa also boasts a top shelf bar, and it’s owner, David Zimmerman just launched a new shoe line, Bull + Tassel, a classic tux slipper reimagined for the modern gentlemen. The B + T slipper ($195.00) comes in a nautical inspired Skip (white with powder blue repp stripe and embroidered white anchor), the fraternity styled…

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New Research Center at UCI

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2012

Exciting news for families and those affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Former PIMCO COO, William Thompson and his wife, Nancy, through their family foundation, along with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County just gave a generous donation of $14.8 million to create a Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders of Southern California, part of UC Irvine. There’s nothing like it in SoCal, it will be a nationally recognized treatment and research center leading an innovative approach to research and treating a wide spectrum of autism related disorders. The Center will change autism treatment and research through an…

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