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A Coastal Spa Experience Arrives at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2026

Surf & Sand Laguna Beach has partnered with OSEA to debut an exclusive OSEA Spa Suite at Aquaterra Spa, marking the first spa collaboration of its kind following the resort’s recent transformation.The experience is available as a limited three-month residency, introducing a fully branded treatment suite designed around OSEA’s core elements of Ocean, Sun, Earth and Atmosphere. At the center is the Dream Firming Massage, a restorative treatment focused on circulation, skin firming and deep relaxation using the brand’s seaweed-based formulations.The partnership feels like a natural fit. Both brands are rooted in the California coast, and Aquaterra Spa has incorporated…

SpiceQuest Brings the Heat Home

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2026

For anyone who loves to cook, entertain or experiment in the kitchen, Orange County-based SpiceQuest is turning up the heat in a thoughtful way. The brand offers curated chili pepper kits designed for home cooks, food lovers and spice enthusiasts who want more control over flavor and intensity.SpiceQuest sources a global range of chili peppers, from mild to superhot, and grades them for both heat and flavor. Each kit is built to give cooks precision, allowing them to layer spice intentionally rather than relying on one-note heat. The peppers are lab tested, 100 percent organic and packaged in sleek, thoughtfully…

Sender One Expands With New Aliso Viejo Location

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2026

Sender One is celebrating the grand opening of its sixth Southern California location, Sender One Aliso Viejo, on Saturday, April 18.The daylong celebration includes local vendors, a live DJ, raffles and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests can explore the new space with a $20 day pass and try the climbing walls, whether they are first-timers or experienced climbers. Kids and families can also check out Sender City, an interactive climbing area designed just for them.Sender One Aliso Viejo Grand Opening PartySaturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.26505 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso ViejoFree to attend. RSVP here. All ages are…

Earth Month Eco Challenge Returns to Discovery Cube Orange County

By Greer Wylder

April 03, 2026

Discovery Cube Orange County kicked off its Earth Month Eco Challenge with hands-on activities and sustainability-focused exhibits taking place each weekend throughout April in partnership with OC Waste & Recycling.Designed to educate and inspire the next generation, the experience features five interactive exhibits and themed programming centered on environmental awareness and science-based learning.Guests can take part in a worm cart demonstration that shows composting and decomposition in action, along with a cloud watch activity focused on identifying cloud types and understanding their role in the water cycle. A microplastics awareness station highlights the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems,…

Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Think About the Choice

By Greer Wylder

April 01, 2026

One of the biggest decisions people face with Medicare is choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. There is no one size fits all answer, and the right choice depends on individual health needs, budget and lifestyle.Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B. Many people who choose Original Medicare also add a Medicare Supplement to help cover out-of-pocket costs, along with a separate Part D prescription drug plan. This option can offer more flexibility when it comes to seeing doctors nationwide who accept Medicare, which can be appealing for people who travel frequently or split time between different locations.Medicare…