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Night of Lights OC

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2021

Night of Lights OC, a magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience presented by Winter Fest OC, is proud to partner with Power of One Foundation (POOF) to host its Annual Toy Drive this holiday season. Guests attending the Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa are encouraged to bring a new toy from Nov. 26 through Dec. 12 to help POOF reach its goal of providing toys to 5,000 children in need in Orange County. Toys will be collected by the POOF elves in the entrance queue zone and will be distributed to qualifying low-income…

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The Mail Room’s New Holiday Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2021

The Mail Room of Newport Beach just debuted a Holiday Pop-Up Shop just a few doors down from its original store for all of your gift-giving and custom gift-wrapping needs.Owned and operated by Sue Walsh-Manrow, The Mail Room across from Muldoon’s Irish Pub is a Newport Beach institution for more than 30 years specializing in gift wrap, UPS, FedEx, US Mail, PO Box rentals, and notary service. It’s an authorized ship center that can pack and ship anything—even cars!The Mail Room’s Pop-Up Shop offers over 30 styles of holiday gift wrap. Simply drop off your gifts, choose your style and…

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Give Thanks For Great Thanksgiving Dining Options

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2021

Too busy to cook this Thanksgiving? Leave the cooking to the pros and enjoy a fresh turkey dinner and all of the trimmings at one of these top local restaurants.  The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar — TUSTIN & NEWPORT BEACH This Thanksgiving, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar is offering a prix-fixe menu with traditional Thanksgiving options, along with Winery favorites, on Thursday, November 25 from Noon to 8 p.m. The 3-course meal begins with the choice of Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque, The Winery House Salad, Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli, or Organic Heirloom Tomatoes & Fresh Burrata. Entrée selections include the choice of Traditional Maple-Glazed…

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Performance Lifestyle Brand Rhone Opens First West Coast Location

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2021

Rhone just officially opened its very first California store in Newport Beach and will be celebrating its grand opening this weekend! Located at Fashion Island, Rhone’s new 2,170 square-foot space is the latest demonstration of the brand’s commitment to fostering customer connections, creating thoughtful store experiences, and curating a one-stop shop for accessing unparalleled performance apparel. To celebrate the grand opening this weekend, Rhone will host a happy hour sponsored by Volley on Friday, November 19 from 5-8 p.m.Throughout the weekend (Nov. 19-21), customers will also have exclusive in-store promotions and can be entered into their Workleisure Giveaway which includes a…

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The Source For Beautiful Sustainable Spices

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2021

I first discovered Burlap & Barrel spices after reading about their spices in the Wall Street Journal. The company’s mission and story are compelling. They source unique, beautiful spices for professional chefs and home cooks. They're a Public Benefit Corporation, meaning they partner directly with smallholder farmers to source spices that have never been available in the US before and help improve the livelihoods of their partner farmers. You can read more about what makes Burlap & Barrel an exceptional company, here.After reading about the company, I ordered a few spices right away and was blown away by the taste, freshness, and distinctive aroma. Burlap…

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