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Jody Robinson

Destination Dining

Fast and Flavorful

The Crack Shack and Pepper Lunch put a fresh spin on casual dining in the OC Quick, quality cuisine. Inventive dishes and experiential dining in an informal, welcoming setting. What’s not to love? Two of my recent favorite finds are a pair of diverse – but equally delicious – fast

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Elegant Esthetics

Go Makeup Free with Confidence “Love what you do and the money will follow.” This is the common mantra shared by scores of successful business owners I’ve interviewed over the course of my 20+ years publishing career. The idea obviously being that in pursuing your passion, you’ll pour your heart,

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Fast, Affordable and Stress-Free Remodels

There is something truly special about a big reveal. Movie makers dwell in that space – the cinematic breath before something spectacularly dramatic happens. Turns out, Carlos Jimemez has been known to get caught up in it too: but not for the reasons you might think. They’re more, well, craftsmanship

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Destination Dining

Olive Pit Grill

Fresh Mediterranean Flavors in the Heart of Huntington Beach My husband, Tim, two teens and I have pretty varied culinary palates – my son and I fancy ourselves fledgling foodies and seafood aficionados with an emphasis on ethnic dishes, my daughter leans toward familiar vegetarian favorites and Tim is our

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Travel & Leisure

Hyatt Regency Irvine

The Perfect Locale for a Memorable Multi-Generational Stay-Cation Staycations for no special occasion other than a memory-making opportunity are among my favorite events to plan. My husband and I are blessed to have a close family friend who has over the years become an adopted grandmother to our two children.

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Travel & Leisure

Lake Tahoe’s South Shore

The Ultimate Spring Ski Escape All the stars were recently in alignment for a long weekend spent on the slopes in one of the prettiest places on the planet: Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. Since we’ve been back, our children haven’t been able to stop raving about the trip – particularly

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Travel & Leisure

Discover Eco-Adventure at Sandos Caracol

A Tropical Paradise in Mexico’s Riviera Maya There is an unknown canyon that yawns wide for parents when it comes to booking a family vacation. You either get a family-fun plan, replete with bright colors, cartoons on repeat, and too many chicken nuggets to count. Or you get an adult

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The Benefits of Using a Local Senior Living Advisor

Whether you are planning ahead or finding yourself faced with an urgent need, the process of finding the right assisted living or memory care community can feel like a daunting task. How do you know which community will be the right fit? Will your loved one be able to receive

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Your Project, Your Way

Transforming Your Space with the Stars of Flooring: Floor Coverings International Over the years since we moved into our (new to us) home, my husband, Tim, and I have embarked on several major home improvement projects. Exterior paint was on the menu, as well as hardwood floors for the living

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Destination Dining

Paseo. A Celebration of Mexico

There is a lot of attention on the restaurant world as an industry – prominently featured chefs and television reality shows, star ratings, and more. There is also a fair amount of attention on Disney, and when the two come together it can certainly create fireworks. Chef Carlos Gaytan and

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