The Dose

Picture Perfect Gift

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2012

Orange County’s premiere photography studio, Brystan Studios is offering holiday specials ideal for the man who has everything. How about a fantastic portrait of you that’s a one of a kind gift? Lori Brystan’s signature portrait session is specially priced at just $199 (a $570 value). The package comes with two looks and backdrops, professional hair and makeup, and consultation. There’s a minimum $1500 additional portrait investment required to shoot with Lori Brystan. The Classic Portrait session is priced for a limited time at $299 ($630 value). The package comes with two looks and backdrops, one 8x10, hair and makeup, and…

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Sample These Sales

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2012

Stock up on all things Hobie at its warehouse sale in San Juan Capistrano Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Hobie Surf Shop you can save 50 to 70% on apparel, swimwear, and accessories for the entire family. Also, a selection of SUP boards will be available too. Hobie Warehouse Sale at 32921A Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano.     Rockin' Sales Royal Underground, a rock lifestyle OC based line is holding a warehouse sale Friday through Sunday. You can save up to 80% on edgy and sophisticated men’s and women’s fashions. The selection includes jackets, coats,…

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Our Favorite Butcher

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2012

Our favorite local butcher shop, Celestino’s Meats in Costa Mesa is the go to source for custom cuts of high quality meats all year round, and it’s especially perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Even though Thanksgiving is tomorrow, you can still pick up a fresh free range Diestel turkey, pumpkin pies, cranberry sauce, and other great sides. Celestino’s is also famous for its 32 varieties of natural handmade sausage all made in-house, all natural jerky beef and turkey as well as gluten free and no sugar jerky. Their beef is natural Mannings Beef, and prime rib roast is perfect for…

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Let’s Shop for MS

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2012

One of my best friends. Alli Dafferner co-owns a fantastic boutique called LuLu Too on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Sadly, her husband Skee was hit hard 10 days ago with a terrible bout with Multiple Sclerosis. Since his diagnosis 8 years ago, he’s never suffered this badly with symptoms. A lesion on his brain is making everything for him, including walking extremely difficult. Alli and her husband, and their three daughters are having a tough time. And they want to help find a cure for disease multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.…

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Tennis Anyone?

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2012

Which tennis legends will reign supreme? In the final stop of the PowerShares Series Champions Cup at Honda Center on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. tennis greats Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Jim Courier and Michael Chang will be competing for the #1 ranked player, with $1 million dollars of bonus pool money on the line for the top three finishers. The competitive tennis circuit featuring other legendary tennis icons and world-renowned champions such as Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, Mats Wilander and Patrick Rafter has been touring 12-cities for one-night tournaments since Oct. 13. If you’re one of the luckiest…

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