The Dose

SOCO Hosts Family Friendly Fall Events

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2014

Fall is (finally!) in the air, and SOCO and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa want to help you and your family celebrate!  Fete this festive season with fun activities for kids of all ages (even “grown ups”) that will have you dressing up, dining as a family, giving back, and making memories. Have your calendars ready as you read on for all of the exciting event details. See you at SOCO! Make Memories all Month! During your next visit to SOCO this October, be sure to stop inside The OC Mix and take your picture in our fabulous photo…

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The Appearance Center Appreciates You!

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2014

Join the Appearance Center of Newport Beach for an Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This day of beauty is to celebrate you, both new and returning patients welcome.  Specials include: Botox $9 per unit;  Full Face 10% TCA Peel $99 ($300 discount); Juvederm Ultra $399 ($100 discount); 15% off all Skin Care Products; Latisse 15% off. All patients who come in for a treatment will also be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket of skin care products valued at over $400. The Appearance Center is dedicated to preventing skin damage, maintaining…

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The Burger Bash Competition

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2014

Come out and support the Boys & Girls Club of the Harbor Area in Costa Mesa for a fun night of food and philanthropy at the 3rd Annual Burger Bash tasting event on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. As a guest you can sample unlimited tastes and hosted bar from 6 to 7 p.m.  I’ll be judging the Burger Bash competition, along with friends and food lovers, Anne Marie Panoringan of OC Weekly, and Rudy Chaney of Food Beast. Sample signature dishes from the local chefs from restaurants such as Anders Catering, Bluewater Grill, Daily Grill,…

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Monday Blues Fix: Ice Cream Sandwich Shop Opens

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2014

The void of a great ice cream sandwich shop in Orange County was filled today. In celebration of National Cookie Month and just because cookies are beloved and even better with ice cream, Stax Cookie Bar opens at University Center in Irvine specializing in freshly baked cookies and Fosselman’s handmade ice cream, a SoCal institution since 1919. Stax cookies and brownies are made fresh using organic or gluten free flour and all natural ingredients. A selection of about a dozen flavors can include traditional chocolate chip, Snickerdoodle, peanut butter, oatmeal pecan, as well as unique flavors such as cherry mint,…

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A Planet of Beauty Specials

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2014

Planet Beauty, a unique luxury beauty boutique is having its annual sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 at all 35 locations throughout SoCal. It’s a great opportunity to stock up and save 25% off premium beauty brands. Planet Beauty is home to a vast array of the most luxurious, innovative, must-have beauty brands in the market, including Dr. Perricone, Pureology, BareMinerals, Smashbox, Frederic Fekkai, Dermalogica, GHD, Peter Thomas Roth and many more. Many of Planet Beauty’s sales staff are also licensed estheticians, hair stylists and/or certified makeup artists to make the Planet Beauty experience top notch. In Orange County you can…

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