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Running Out of Time to See Santa? Call Him!

It’s a super busy time of year, so maybe you haven’t had the chance to take the kids to see Santa. Maybe you went to the mall but there was no way the kids (or you) could make it thru that line with your sanity intact. Maybe you made to the front of the...

Snoopy House – A Costa Mesa Tradition

The Snoopy House has been a local Costa Mesa tradition since 1966. Locals and visitors alike have long rejoiced in the “Peanuts” holiday display that graced the front yard of a family home in Eastside Costa Mesa. Beginning in 2011, that display...

Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes

Photo courtesy of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort After all that cooking AND eating this Thanksgiving, you will be oh so ready to get the kids out of the house. Bring the whole family to the Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Friday,...

Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping with 15 of My Favorite Etsy Shops

Christmas is 6 weeks away! If you find yourself running out of gift ideas every year, check out 15 of my favorite shops on Etsy. I don’t like giving gifts just to give them. I really enjoy finding that perfect gift for my friends, family, coaches, bosses (and...

Merry! Merry! Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fashion Island

The countdown to Christmas has begun! Looking for a fun way to get you in the spirit? Look no further than Fashion Island’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. On November 17th and November 18th at 6pm, you can be front and center at the lighting of the...

Fit Friday: What Is Cage Fitness™?

Hi! My name is Nguyet Overby and my husband Tim and I own and operate a small gym, 5 Elements MMA and Fitness, located in Costa Mesa (behind The Camp). We specialize in high intensity cardio exercises aka Cage Fitness™, strength training, kickboxing, and self...