Friday, November 22, 2013

Garden Grove ReStore Blood Drive Nov 25th

With Thanksgiving approaching fast, it's time to start thinking about the things in our lives that we are thankful for. Often the health of our dear ones comes to mind.


source: ReStoreOC

Blood is always in need. Help others in need by donating blood at the Garden Grove ReStore Blood Drive on Monday, November 25th, 12:00pm-6:15pm.



To schedule your appointment or for more information sign up
in the store or online at RedCrossBlood.org 
Sponsor Code: HabitatGG 
Or contact Molly at (714) 427-2689
**ID Required**


Location:

Red Cross Bloodmobile
12827 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840





BONUS!!   All participants will receive the following:


  • $5 coupon to Acapulco’s
  • 2 complimentary VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory (2 drink minimum)
  • 2 free tickets to the Grammy Museum ($5 processing fee)


Learn more about Habitat for Humanity's ReStoreOC at http://www.restoreoc.org/.



cheers!
-b

Monday, November 18, 2013

4th Annual ReStoreOC Holiday Food Drive

The holidays are fast approaching. As many people are getting mentally ready for the feasts ahead, others are worried about having any food at all for their family.

ReStore OC Holiday Food Drive - Monday, November 18th at 9am through to Tuesday, December 24th at 5pm
(source: ReStoreOC)

You can help hungry families this year by contributing food to the 4th Annual ReStoreOC Holiday Food Drive in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.

Monday, November 18th at 9am through to Tuesday, December 24th at 5pm.

with 2 drop-off locations:

12827 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840






400 S. Village Way

Santa Ana, CA 92705





ReStore OC Holiday Food Drive - Food Drive Most Needed Items:  1. Non-perishable canned goods or dry food- Canned meats, fish, soup, fruits, vegetables Pasta Hot & cold cereal Macaroni & Cheese Rice Beans Peanut Butter  2. Personal Care Items- Diapers Toothpaste & toothbrushes Toilet tissue Soap  *Please no glass containers or expired items. To promote a healthy diet, whenever possible we encourage donations of foods that are reduced in sodium, sugar, or fat and contain no trans fatty acids.
(source: ReStoreOC)

ReStoreOC is offering a ReStore Thank You Coupon to those who bring in a minimum of 3 cans or packages. New coupons are offered each week so donate weekly to collect all the savings!

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity's ReStoreOC at http://www.restoreoc.org/.


so, spread some holiday cheer!
-b

Friday, September 13, 2013

Sept 14 & 15: San Lorenzo Bikinis End of Summer Sale

(credit: San Lorenzo Bikinis)
San Lorenzo Bikinis is having an End of Summer Sale! Everything in the store will be discounted, up to 80% off! 

You can find super deals on beach-wear with individual pieces going for as little $10 each!

Dates:

  • Saturday, September 14th - 10am to 7pm
  • Sunday, September 15th - 11am to 6pm


Another bonus, the first 5 shoppers each day of the sale will receive a special surprise...


(credit: San Lorenzo Bikinis)

ALSO, all shoppers with purchases over $100 will get a free gift.

LASTLY, San Lorenzo will be hosting an Instagram contest for those who attend the sale and use the hashtag #SLCaliSale. Do it!


(credit: San Lorenzo Bikinis)


San Lorenzo Bikinis
Fashion Island
271 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660




catch those last rays of summer sunshine in style!
-b

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

ReStoreOC Santa Ana Furniture DIY Workshop July 28th 1-4pm

ReStoreOC, Santa Ana will be hosting a Chalk-Style Painting Furniture DIY workshop this Sunday, July 28th from 1-4pm.


(image: ReStoreOC)
  
(image: ReStoreOC)

Summer = DIY time!

Participants will bring their own small furniture piece to transform at the workshop. Sherri Reyes will instruct on how to revive furniture - a skill to take home along with the completed piece! Participation in this workshop costs $25 per person.

This event requires REGISTRATION prior to the event, as only 12 participant spots are available. Visit this page to register and pay the workshop fee: www.HabitatOC.org/ReStoreRSVP


(image: ReStoreOC)


Learn more about Habitat for Humanity's ReStoreOC at http://www.restoreoc.org/.

(image: ReStoreOC)


400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705







get your creative juices flowing this summer!
-b

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Family Event: ReStoreOC DIY Wood Pallet Garden Planters July 7th, Santa Ana

(image: ReStoreOC)
Charity organization, ReStoreOC of Santa Ana will be hosting a free community event on Sunday, July 7th.

Summer = DIY time!

Bring your family from 1pm to 3pm to learn how to safely repurpose wood pallets into garden planters, led by expert reclaimed wood artists, Jeremy and Natalie, of The Sunshine Grove.
(image: ReStoreOC)
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705


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(image: ReStoreOC)


Learn more about Habitat for Humanity's ReStoreOC at http://www.restoreoc.org/.



make something fun and enjoy your summer!
-b

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Vitamin A Bikini Trunk Show at the Brea Mall on Sat, June 29th 1-6pm

It's time for another Vitamin A swim trunk show, this time at the Everything But Water shop at the Brea Mall on Saturday, June 29th from 1pm to 6pm.


cool off this summer with a hot bikini!

Vitamin A is a celebrity-coveted line of bikinis and cover-ups, designed by L
aguna Beach native Amahlia Stevens.

Check out the flyer below for some great reasons to be there:




    Everything But Water, Brea Mall
    2058 Brea Mall
    Brea, CA 92821



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    have fun!
    -b

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Vitamin A Bikini + XTRA LIFE LYCRA® Trunk Show in Laguna Beach on Sat, June 22nd

    More bikini goodness comin' your way!

    Head to the Vitamin A + XTRA LIFE LYCRA® swim trunk show at Molly Brown's Swimwear in beautiful Laguna Beach on Saturday, June 22nd from 4pm to 7pm.

    Vitamin A is a celebrity-coveted line of bikinis and cover-ups, designed by L
    aguna Beach native Amahlia Stevens.

    Reasons to be there:

    • it's Laguna Beach and you're bikini shopping (that's reason enough!)
    • lycra, baby...
    • refreshments
    • live DJ
    • receive a gift with every Vitamin A purchase
    • Stevens will be there for a meet and greet as well as to give personal fittings


    Molly Brown's Swimwear
    490 S. Coast Hwy #1
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651




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    happy, splashy shopping...
    -b

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Vitamin A Bikini Trunk Show at the Shops at Mission Viejo on Sat, June 15th

    I love bikini season... don't you?

    If that's a yes (I know it is!) then you'll love this great event coming up...

    Vitamin A will be hosting a swim trunk show at Everything But Water at the Shops at Mission Viejo on Saturday, June 15th from 12pm to 5pm.

    Vitamin A is a celebrity-coveted line of bikinis and cover-ups, designed by Amahlia Stevens, a Laguna Beach native.


    Why you're gonna want to go:

    • exclusive limited addition headband with every Vitamin A purchase
    • Stevens will be there to give personal fittings! (I know... whaaat?)



    Everything But Water
    555 Shops At Mission Viejo
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691



    get your splash on!
    -b

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013

    Free Event: San Lorenzo Grand Opening, Fashion Island - Saturday, June 8th 2-5pm

    (credit: San Lorenzo Bikinis)
    Here's a (FREE) treat for you coming up: San Lorenzo Bikinis, hailing from the perfect beaches of Hawaii, will be hosting a summer extravaganza Saturday, June 8th, 2-5pm with complimentary...


    • drinks
    • hawaiian appetizers
    • a photo booth
    • live music


    (credit: San Lorenzo Bikinis)

    The event is open to the public and guests will receive 20% off storewide!

    In addition to offering San Lorenzo Bikinis, the store will be stocked with other brands including MIKOH SWIMWEAR, StoneFox Swim, Indah Clothing, Tiare Hawaii, Acacia Swimwear, and Kamera Jewelry.


    (credit: San Lorenzo Bikinis)


    San Lorenzo Bikinis
    Fashion Island
    271 Newport Center Drive
    Newport Beach, CA 92660




    get ready for some hot beach time!
    -b

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Free: Community Events this Summer at The Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets

    Directly from Habitat ReStore OC:

    The Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets are welcoming the summer by scheduling community events free of charge and open to the public.


    (image via ReStoreOC.org)


    Garden Grove ReStore -1 Event:

    12827 Harbor Blvd.
    Garden Grove, CA 92840
    Phone: 714.590.8729

    May 28: Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Visit the Garden Grove ReStore from noon to 6 p.m. to donate blood and receive two tickets for a L.A. Galaxy game and two VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory. To schedule your appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: HabitatGG.


    Santa Ana ReStore - 2 Events:

    1400 S. Village Way
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Phone: 714.434.6266

    June 2: Mosaic Tile Workshop at the Santa Ana ReStore. Stop by the ReStore from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn how to master the art of broken tile mosaics. Don’t miss this interactive workshop where you will learn how to repurpose broken tile and customize your outdoor space by creating unique stepping stones for your yard.

    July 7: How to Repurpose Wood Pallets into Garden Planters Workshop at the Santa Ana ReStore. Stop by the ReStore from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to participate in this interactive workshop where you will learn how to safely and environmentally craft garden planters using wood pallets found in the ReStores.



    Here's an inspiring Habitat for Humanity of Orange County video:



    For more information, please contact Shannon Benson at 714-376-5143, or Shannon@habitatoc.org, or www.ReStoreOC.org. Or, please visit our website: www.habitatoc.org.


    Friday, May 10, 2013

    summer style dreaming

    summer is king in the oc and i am so excited to pick out my outfits so i can hit up the beach or (window) shop around Laguna Beach...

    that said, i have to make sure i stay on "budget" (since i spend all my money on my wardrobe and food). however, a girl can always default to her dream wardrobe - that special imaginary place that holds all the pretty things of her clothing-fantasies...

    here are some new additions to my dream wardrobe:

    ~
    nice shopper for beach-side adventuring




    ~
    i am such a sucker for wood wedges and the pop of color puts me over the edge...




    ~
    some excellent sunglasses

    Kate Spade Domins Cat Eye Sunglasses - $86.31 (rose gold style) on Amazon.com



    ~
    just gorgeous...




    ~
    i need this bathing suit top! this could easily be paired with a white bottom




    ~
    so, so sweet...




    ~
    great pops of color




    ~
    loving the mix of textures on these bad boys:




    ~
    this just screams "pass me that margarita!"




    ~
    the hardness of this piece would be perfectly paired with a feminine dress



    ~
    some fun evening heels - love the band across the center of the foot!





    share with me what's hot on your list for summer fashion in the comments below.. there's always room for more stuff on my wish list so give me your ideas!

    -b

    Wednesday, April 17, 2013

    free ReStore Garden Grove workshop on April 21, 1-3pm: repurpose wood pallets into garden planters

    this is straight from your pinterest "future projects" board: learn how to repurpose wood pallets into garden planters!

    on April 21st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, ReStore of Garden Grove, a Habitat for Humanity charity thrift store, will be hosting a workshop on refashioning wood pallets into garden planters.

    location:



    i have a (vertical) pallet garden planter on my patio. it's a great conversation piece and was so fun and easy to put together. i highly recommend giving it a go!

    plus, you can't beat free...

    -b

    here's the press release for more information:

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    Free How to Repurpose Wood Pallets into Garden Planters Workshop on April 21 at the Garden Grove ReStore
    Workshop is part of Earth Day weekend celebration

    Santa Ana, Calif., April 11, 2013 In celebration of the greenest weekend of the year, the Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlet, 12827 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, is hosting a free workshop on How to Repurpose Wood Pallets into Garden Planters on Sunday April 21, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.


    Don’t miss this interactive workshop where you will learn how to safely and environmentally craft garden planters using wood pallets found in the ReStores. The workshop is free and open to the public.


    The workshop instructors will be Natalie & Jeremy of The Sunshine Grove in Anaheim. They love vintage, reclaimed wood, and they also enjoy farming in their raised bed gardens. By using reclaimed wood, Jeremy’s designs limit the impact on the environment. It’s all about taking a piece of used wood with the character it has accumulated, sanding it, shaping it and treating it to give new purpose, and enjoying it in new ways. The only limit is the imagination.


    What: Garden Grove ReStore "How to Repurpose Wood Pallets into Garden Planters" Community Workshop


    When: Sunday, April 21, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.


    Where: ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlet

    12827 Harbor Blvd.
    Garden Grove, CA 92840

    For more information, please contact Shannon Benson at 714-376-5143, or Shannon@habitatoc.org.


    About the Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets in Orange County

    There are two Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets in Orange County one in Garden Grove, and one in Santa Ana. Both ReStores are open to the public, and sell new and gently used home improvement items at deeply discounted prices. Proceeds from sales at the Habitat ReStores are used to build affordable homes in Orange County. For more information, please visit us on Facebook @HabitatOCReStore, Twitter @ReStoresOC, and our website at http://www.ReStoreOC.org.

    About Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
    Celebrating 25 years of changing lives and changing communities in Orange County.
    Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, is dedicated to ending substandard housing and building strong communities in Orange County. Habitat for Humanity families and volunteers have built and sold 173 homes serving more than 855 women, men and children in Orange County since 1988, and are currently building four homes in Santa Ana. For more information, please visit www.habitatoc.org

    Wednesday, April 3, 2013

    Bracelet Wish List Amazon.com - Part I

    sometimes i get a little lost on amazon.com and it can get slightly dangerous since i happen to be broke... there's already enough temptation in the OC but somehow i can find even more online!

    so i like to bookmark things i want, as if i already have a bit of a collection going. i had the thought that maybe some people might want to also get in on the splurge (or bookmarking splurge, whatever your wallet allows for).

    hey, if you are shopping for a gift for a gal pal, girl friend, etc. (hrm hrm, ME?!) below are some flashy items on my bangles bookmark wishlist.

    commence eye candy:


































    i can not think of a better way to break the bank. well... maybe a trip to Cancun - decked out in these awesome bangles and bracelets, haha!

    happy shopping
    -b

    Tuesday, April 2, 2013

    Sprinkles Ice Cream Newport Beach Opens April 3rd

    my mouth is watering as i type this... Sprinkles, famous cupcakery, is opening Sprinkles Ice Cream Wednesday, April 3rd in Newport Beach!


    (via Sprinkles Ice Cream)


    the grand opening event is taking place on April 3rd from 12pm to 2pm.





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    Sprinkles Ice Cream
    952 Avocado Avenue
    Newport Beach, CA 92660

    for more sweet news, check out Sprinkles Ice Cream on Facebook.

    yum!
    -b

    Monday, March 4, 2013

    Free! March 24: Garden Grove ReStore's Mosaic Tile Workshop

    how fun is this? Habitat for Humanity's Garden Grove ReStore is having a free mosaic tile workshop this month, Sunday, March 24th at the ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlet 12827 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove. here is the press release with more details:


    Garden Grove ReStore to Offer a Free Mosaic Tile Workshop on March 24
    Learn how to freshen up your yard with mosaic stepping stones

    Santa Ana, Calif., March 1, 2013 – Learn how to master the art of broken tile mosaics at Habitat for Humanity’s Garden Grove ReStore Community Workshop on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

    Don’t miss this interactive workshop where you will learn how to repurpose broken tile and customize your outdoor space by creating unique stepping stones for your yard. The workshop is free and open to the public.

    The Mosaic Tile Workshop Instructor will be Kim Kahrilas of Garden Tile Art. Kahrilas translated a lifelong love of tile from a hobby into a business. For the most part, she designs and makes stepping stones out of all sorts of fun things like hearts and rabbits and suns and teapots, etc. Almost anything can be decorated with tile. The only limit is the imagination.

    What: Garden Grove ReStore Mosaic Tile Community Workshop
    When: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    Where: ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlet 12827 Harbor Blvd.
    Garden Grove, CA 92840

    For more information, please contact Shannon Benson at 714-376-5143, or Shannon@habitatoc.org.

    About the Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets in Orange County
    Habitat for Humanity of Orange County currently operates two Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets in Orange County – one in Garden Grove, and one in Santa Ana.

    The Habitat ReStore OC Home Improvement Resale Outlets are open to the public, and sell new and gently used items at deeply discounted prices. The Habitat ReStores benefit our community by recycling materials instead of dumping them into the waste stream. People or organizations who donate items to the Habitat ReStore avoid paying hauling/trash disposal costs and possibly receive a tax deduction for the items they donate. Proceeds from sales at the Habitat ReStores are used to build more affordable, ownership homes for qualified families in Orange County. For more information, please visit us on Facebook @HabitatOCReStore, Twitter @ReStoresOC, and our website at http://www.ReStoreOC.org.

    About Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
    Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is dedicated to ending substandard housing and building strong communities in Orange County. Habitat uses donations of land, funding, materials, professional services and volunteer labor to build simple, decent homes which are sold to qualified low-income families for a 1% down payment, closing costs, and a zero-equivalent interest mortgage. Mortgage payments are recycled to build more affordable homes in Orange County.
    Habitat for Humanity families and volunteers have built 173 homes in Orange County since 1988 and are currently building four affordable new homes in Santa Ana.

    Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Habitat International is the sixth-largest homebuilder in the U.S. based on house closings in 2011, according to the annual survey completed by BUILDER magazine. Habitat built or rehabilitated 4,970 homes across the United States and is the only non-publicly traded company in the top 10 ranking.

    For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, please call (714) 434-6200 extension 229, or visit our Web site at www.habitatoc.org.

    Tuesday, February 12, 2013

    Yoga for Kids with Smiling Monkey Yoga - Sat Feb 16th

    Yoga can be fun for all age groups, and the yogis behind Smiling Monkey Yoga will show your family just how so on Saturday, February 16th, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

    yoga mats provided & parents can participate as well!

    here's a little about Smiling Monkey Yoga straight from the founders, plus check out  the other video on the event page at the Center for Living Peace OC site!




    Center For Living Peace
    4139 Campus Drive
    Irvine, Ca


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    relax and have a great time
    -b

    Saturday, February 9, 2013

    music to your heart: Spend Feb 14th, Valentine's Day with the UCI Choir

    stumped as to what to do on Valentine's Day evening? enjoy the full-hearted harmonies of the UCI Choir for the evening for the 19th Annual Valentine's Day with the UCI Choir! show starts at 8pm at the Winifred Smith Hall



    you'll be pleasantly surprised how sweetly an anteater can sing.


    purchase tickets online

    general admission is $15
    seniors are $14
    UCI students & children are $11


    Winifred Smith Hall
    UC, Irvine
    Mesa Rd


    treat your ears and tap your toes to your heart's content

    -b