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Preserve Your Flowers in a Unique Way at Maivie

By Greer Wylder

March 19, 2025

Maivie, now open at Irvine Spectrum Center, is a pressed flower workshop where guests can preserve flowers in creative and lasting ways. Whether it’s a fun outing with friends or a way to cherish flowers from special occasions like weddings or graduations, Maivie offers a hands-on experience for all skill levels. They provide the flowers and frames—you bring the fun!Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Located between Fabletics and Francesca’s670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine. (949) 744-7133

Graze Craze Expands to Costa Mesa with Charcuterie Boards & Boxes

By Greer Wylder

March 16, 2025

Graze Craze has opened a second Orange County location in Costa Mesa, joining its first spot in Laguna Hills. Known for its charcuterie boards, Graze Craze offers a variety of themed options, including Gone Grazy, Keto, Vegegrazian, and Sweet & Grazey—all customizable to suit any occasion. Choose from a range of sizes, from single servings and picnic boxes to party boards and large grazing tables.As a leader in the grazing trend, Graze Craze provides an artful and convenient way to cater events big or small. Whether it’s an intimate date night, a birthday party, a business luncheon, or a wedding…

Free Vuori HIIT Workout at Fashion Island – March 15

By Greer Wylder

March 12, 2025

Join Vuori Fashion Island for a free outdoor HIIT workout on March 15 from 8 to 9 a.m., celebrating the launch of Vuori’s newest performance fabric, BlissBlend Form™. Led by Sarah Parks of local studio MOXI3, the session takes place on the Bloomingdale’s Lawn.After the workout, stop by the Vuori store to enjoy fresh-pressed juices from Mother’s Market, locally made granola from TSTD MPL, and 20% off your Vuori purchase.Click here to register.401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach.

MINISO Celebrates Grand Opening at The Market Place on March 14

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2025

MINISO, the global retailer known for its fun and affordable products inspired by Japanese design, is celebrating the Grand Opening of its newest storefront at The Market Place on Friday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This location marks MINISO’s 300th U.S. store and is its second largest in the country.Festivities kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by special appearances and live performances from official mascots Pen Pen and Dun Dun. Guests can enjoy giveaways, games, exclusive gifts with purchase, and a fully wrapped plushie van in the parking lot—making it a great outing…

Tomatomania Continues: The Ultimate Tomato Plant Sale at Roger’s Gardens

By Greer Wylder

March 06, 2025

Tomatomania continues at Roger’s Gardens for its 14th year through Sunday, March 9, bringing the world’s largest—and most fun—tomato plant sale. Scott Daigre and his team of Tomatomaniacs are back with an incredible selection of over 250 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, including exciting new additions for 2025. Largest Tomato Plant SaleDiscover an extensive collection of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, perfect for every garden.Tomatomania at Roger’s Gardens is more than just a plant sale—it’s an experience. This event is a must for tomato lovers and garden enthusiasts, offering an unrivaled selection of heirlooms and hybrids, expert gardening advice, and everything needed…