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Winter fest OC

Winter Fest OC Announces All-New Holiday Light Trail and Attraction Add-Ons Immersive light displays, expanded attractions and flexible admission offer more ways to celebrate the season. Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center on November 27 with an all-new Holiday Light

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Baby with Grownsy

1. 5-in-1 Rocking Bedside Bassinet with Adjustable Height Bedside Crib Enjoy peaceful nights and effortless feedings without leaving your bed. This 5-in-1 bedside bassinet adapts seamlessly from a gentle-rocking baby cradle to a height-adjustable co-sleeper with smooth-rolling wheels – keeping your newborn safe, comfortable sleep environment. $239.99 2. 10-in-1 Breastfeeding

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Holiday gift guide

1. Sender One Climbing Gift Card Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with a Sender One gift card for indoor rock climbing. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, gift cards can be used toward day passes, memberships, classes, programs, retail, and fun at Sender City. South Orange

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Home care

In the Same Light

How One Resident Chose The Covington Some choices announce themselves quietly. When Joan Trivett first stepped into her apartment at The Covington, the thing that stopped her wasn’t the brand-new countertops or fresh finishes. It was the light. Her house in Laguna Beach had faced the ocean. Though this apartment

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Business Showcase

Finding Peace of Mind Through Planning

By Sherre Cook, Prearrangement Advisor, Anubis Cremations Talking about end-of-life planning isn’t something most people look forward to, but after more than 13 years helping families navigate these decisions, I’ve learned that planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones. When someone passes away

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Home care

What Happened This Summer?

They thought they had it handled. By Jay Minor Their mother had been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, but the family felt like she was doing reasonably well. A caregiver came by a few hours each week, and from a distance everything seemed stable. Mom was in her own home.

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Business Showcase

A Slice of Italy Without the Plane Ticket

A Pizza Lover’s Guide to Naples Ristorante e Bar By Timothy Robinson As the newest intern wandering the pages of South County Magazine, I’ve learned that the best stories often begin at the table—and as a self proclaimed pizza aficionado, I know a great one when I taste it. My

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Education

Don’t Risk Hiring Unlicensed Tradesmen!

By Joe Ronstadt, Sr. Hiring a legitimate licensed contractor gives you protection against the following: INJURIES NO RECOURSE if they are not licensed. What is your recourse if things don’t go as expected, like injury or poor workmanship? Who do you call? COST For more info on our safety techniques

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Orange County Plastic Surgery: Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery

Some partnerships are built in the boardroom. Others are forged over decades of friendship, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. At Orange County Plastic Surgery at CosmetiCare, the collaboration between Dr. Juris Bunkis and Dr. Deborah Ekstrom is rooted in more than surgical expertise—it is the culmination of

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Destination Dining

Santa Barbara State of Mind

The Timeless Allure of a Charming Coastal Escape There’s something about the drive to Santa Barbara that feels restorative long before you arrive. Maybe it’s the way the Pacific begins to unfurl beside the freeway north of Los Angeles, or perhaps it’s knowing that within a few short hours of

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