The Dose

Just One Walk: For a World Without Type 1 Diabetes

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2016

On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. join me and thousands of others at the JDRF One Walk at Angel Stadium of Anaheim to raise funds for research in the fight against Type 1 diabetes. You can team up with JDRF, the only global organization with a strategic plan to fight type 1 diabetes for a fun morning 5K walk with family, friends, and co-workers. You can even bring your dog. And, you’ll want to stick around after the walk to enjoy all of the day's amazing activities including music by five different bands, the new Fun Zone and delicious food…

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Celebrating the Season at Jonathons Coastal Living

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2016

Welcome the holidays into your home with two festive events hosted by Jonathons Coastal Living. Sip champagne and shop their 14,000 square foot, boutique style showroom at the 15th Annual Holiday Open House, 2-8 p.m., Thursday, November 3rd. Or get hands-on with a Holiday Tree Decorating Workshop on Saturday, December 3rd, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., $25/person. Learn tips and tricks that are sure to have your holiday guests swooning over your new found talent! Call 714.434.0110 to reserve your spot. Jonathons Coastal Living is a family-owned design showroom, specializing in interior design, holiday decor, fine furnishings, permanent botanicals, and unique home accessories. To learn more about what they…

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Where to Find Delicious Slow Smoked BBQ

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By Greer Wylder
October 31, 2016

Craving some delicious, slow-smoked barbecue, but aren’t sure where to go? Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise founded in 1941, offers nine locations in Orange County: Brea, Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest and Tustin. It offers amazing deals and delicious Texas-style barbecue. All meats are slow smoked on-site in hickory wood burning pits. They offer a selection of signature meats: beef brisket, pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar kielbasa, chicken and pork ribs; home style sides: jalapeno beans, fried onion tanglers, baked potato casserole, and asiago creamed spinach; tangy barbecue sauce and…

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Beyond Bites, Every Bite Counts

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2016

As many of you know, one of my four sons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 11 years ago. I try as much as I can to support efforts to end Type 1 Diabetes. It’s an invisible, yet life-threatening disease that’s hard to manage. And you have to be on it 24/7. Now, there’s a  new organization called Beyond Type 1, founded last year founded by Nick Jonas, Juliet de Baubigny, Sarah Lucas and Sam Talbot. It’s on a mission to educate the global community about this autoimmune disease, as well as to provide resources and support for those living with Type 1. In honor…

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Halloween Happenings at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2016

Yard House at The Triangle is offering very few tricks, but plenty of treats for both kids and their parents this Halloween. Kids 12 and under who visit Yard House in costume October 29 -31 will receive a Kids Card valid for a complimentary children’s meal on a future visit.  Parents can also savor some treats of their own, including Yard House’s signature Vampire Taco featuring carnitas, bacon chorizo, chipotle salsa, roasted garlic with cumin crema, guacamole and cilantro served in a cheese-crusted tortilla. Or opt for the Deviled Eggs topped with spicy tomato sauce, sweet chili, chives and garnished…

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