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The Ecology Center’s Annual Strawberry U-Pick Returns This Spring

By Greer Wylder

March 22, 2023

The Ecology Center, San Juan Capistrano’s 28-acre farm and education center, is hosting its annual Strawberry U-Pick interactive farm experience beginning Thursday, March 30. Embrace the colorful abundance of spring with the only Regenerative Organic Certified™ strawberries available in Southern California, open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. With the purchase of a ticket, U-pick guests will embark on a self-guided exploration of the farm with three stops along the way, each touching upon the theme, “Somos Campesinos” (“we are farmers”). After the educational tour, guests are encouraged to venture into the fields and fill…

The World’s Best Cookie DEUX – Vegan and Gluten Free

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2023

I am so excited about DEUX. It’s the BEST vegan and gluten-free cookie dough on the planet. Order it today at eatdeux.com and save 10% on your order by using code “greersoc.”They've taken out all of the bad stuff and added in good-for-you, functional ingredients that feel as good as they taste. Their recipes such as Chocolate Chip, Space Brownie, Matcha Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter, and Cookie Butter Spread are vegan & gluten-free so you can eat them raw or bake them into warm, gooey cookies (if they even last that long).You can order Best Sellers Packs, Have It All…

The Ecology Center’s Spring 2023 Community Table Dinners

By Greer Wylder

March 15, 2023

The Ecology Center, a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm and education center located in San Juan Capistrano, is pleased to present a full schedule of Community Table dinners for the Spring 2023 season.Every Friday from March through May, guests will be able to enjoy a multicourse dinner under the stars featuring a rotating roster of renowned guest chefs who will design an ecological meal utilizing ingredients from the farm cooked over fire for an intimate, family-style feast. “As one of the country's only Regenerative Organic Certified™ farms, we aim to create a partnership between food, our farm, and the community. We allow…

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Orange County’s Top Aesthetic Destination FOR Brain, Beauty & Body

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Armstrong in Newport Beach offers rejuvenating and refreshing procedures using laser technology to reduce signs of aging and improve your overall skin tone and texture. While they do require a little more downtime and recovery compared to dermal fillers and injectables, laser treatments are perfect for boosting the results of your other cosmetic dermatology treatments and maintaining them for the long term.Dr. Jennifer Armstrong uses cutting-edge laser systems, which produce results that appear quickly and continue to improve over time.One of my favorite treatments, the LaseMD, removes sun damage, and fine lines, and also provides a collagen boost.…

Life Time, ‘The Athletic Country Club’ Opening in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

March 06, 2023

Life Time, the “athletic country club” known for its state-of-the-art fitness floor, studio-style classes, LifeSpa and so much more, is opening its first Irvine location on March 10, 2023. Located at Lakeshore Towers, the Irvine location will be the third Orange County club, joining San Clemente and Laguna Niguel, making it even easier for OC locals to invest in their health with Life Time. From fitness, community, and nourishment to self-care and child development, Life Time addresses all aspects of health. The Lakeshore-Irvine club will feature dedicated studios and spaces for barre, cardio cycling, Pilates, yoga, and more. Additional highlights include a spacious…