Habitat for Humanity - Students Get 20% Off!

Though the weather may still be screaming SUMMER, the days are surely getting shorter and the nights a lot cooler. We all have warm autumn-themed coffee drinks on the mind and suddenly the thought of snuggling up under a blanket on the couch with Intro to Molecular Biology actually sounds kind of nice.

Sleek desks and fun barstools? Yes!

Maybe I took it too far with that last one, but still, it is Back to School season and for that reason we're excited about Habitat for Humanity of Orange County's Back To School Sale.

The sale runs August 1st through August 31st. All you scholars can get 20% off your entire purchase with a valid student ID - Hurry!

But really, doesn't your pad need this papasan chair?!

Head to both the Anaheim ReStore and Santa Ana ReStore for this deal.

Shop for desks, chairs, sofas, dressers, artwork, entertainment centers, TVs, kitchen supplies, microwaves and more!

Cozy, classic mocha-colored couch. You could study on this, for sure!

Classic, sophisticated items like this cozy couch above are great, lasting pieces that will carry you into life after you graduate.

More info in the event flyer plus directions are below:

Anaheim Restore
Monday hours: 9am - 8pm

1656 Katella Ave

Anaheim, CA 92802

Santa Ana ReStore
Monday hours: 9am - 6pm
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

get your school on and give back!

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Fashion Island Carnival-Themed Party Sat. June 20th

Summer is here and Fashion Island is getting in the spirit with an afternoon full of fun activities and shopping discounts for their carnival-themed Paseo Party.

image via Fashion Island

It's all going down Saturday, June 20th from 1pm to 4pm at Newport Beach's Fashion Island.

Expect free fun including face painting, live music, balloon animals, cotton candy, entertainment, photo booth and giveaways! All the excitement will be taking place near Macy's with discounts at participating stores from 1-4p, including:

OSA Sun * Engine Ear Toys * Claire's Accessories * Michael Stars * Francesca's Collections * Hanna Andersson * Peek...Aren't You Curious * True Religion * G-STAR * San Lorenzo Bikins * IT'SUGAR * DITA * ANGL * Haagen-Dazs ... (* Some exclusions apply; see stores for details.)

Also, enter to win a $200 gift card by snapping and sharing a photo at the photo booth. Find out more at the event!

Fashion Island

271 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Other news from Fashion Island: Sushi Roku is now open! Find out what all the buzz is about here.


Have a sunny fun time and happy Summer!
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Santa Ana ReStore's 3rd Anniversary Sale - Sun., May 24th

Are you ready for some Memorial Day Weekend shopping? This coming Sunday, May 24th, is the Santa Ana ReStore’s 3 Year Anniversary Celebration with a not-to-be-missed sale!

From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., there will be a huge 50% off discount on all furniture, doors, windows, moulding, and tile.

(image courtesy of Habitat for Humanity ReStore)

Remember, every purchase supports the build of affordable homes in Orange County!

Santa Ana ReStore
Monday hours: 9am - 6pm
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Irvine Spectrum Food Truck + Fashion Truck Fun - May 15-17

Foodies and fashionistas unite!! This really cool, multi-day event is going on NOW at the Irvine Spectrum.

image via Find A Fashion Truck

Starting today, Friday, May 15th through Sunday May 17th from 11am to 10pm shop to your hearts content at 3 hot boutique fashion trucks parked at the Irvine Spectrum mall's Giant Wheel Court, including Michael Stars, Le Fashion Truck and JD Luxe Fashion Truck.

image via Food Network

Then, on Saturday, May 16th from 11am to 8pm enjoy a bite from some of the most popular food trucks in the area including Dogzilla and The Lime Truck in the Giant Wheel Court.


From 2pm to 4pm some of Spectrum's top boutiques, including Francesca's Collections, Irene's Story and KAITLYN, will be showing off collections, sharing style tips and offering promotions and discounts.

image via Irene's Story

To learn more about the event, click here.

image via Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine Company

Irvine Spectrum

71 Spectrum Center Dr.

Irvine, CA 92618

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Habitat OC ReStores Monday March Madness Sale

This sale has us excited for Monday!! Habitat for Humanity of Orange County ReStores in Anaheim and Santa Ana are offering amazing deals Monday, March 30th.

Expect 50% off the following:

• sofas
• loveseats
• single chairs
• lamps
• tile
• carpet rolls and padding
• sinks
• windows

Expect 25% off the following:

• appliances
• toilets
• desks

Plus other great deals as marked in-store.

Anaheim Restore
Monday hours: 9am - 8pm

1656 Katella Ave

Anaheim, CA 92802

Santa Ana ReStore
Monday hours: 9am - 6pm
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

get saving and give back!

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5th Annual OC ReStores Holiday Food Drive Thru Dec 24th

The 5th Annual ReStore OC Holiday Food Drive is going on now through December 24th. Give back this holiday season by donating food items at both Habitat OC ReStore locations.

All food items will be delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank in Orange County.

Non-perishable canned goods or dried foods as well as certain personal care items are needed. See the image above for more info.

If you donate 3 items you will receive a ReStore discount coupon and be entered to win a $50 ReStore gift certificate! Donate a minimum of 3 items each week to receive extra entires.

While you're there pick up your raffle tickets for the Kitchenaid Outdoor Grill Raffle. Tickets are available at both stores now through December 30th. This baby is valued at $2500!

Anaheim OC Restore

400 S. Village Way

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Santa Ana ReStore
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Give back then kick back.
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Brats for a Cause at Habitat OC ReStores

Habitat for Humanity OC ReStores are celebrating Oktoberfest today and tomorrow with huge savings and bratwurst, of course!

The folks at Habitat for Humanity will be grilling bratwursts while supplies last from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday Oct. 11th at the Anaheim OC ReStore and 11am to 1pm on Sunday Oct. 12th at the Santa Ana OC Restore.

Anaheim OC Restore

400 S. Village Way

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Santa Ana ReStore
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Can't pass this up, right?!
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BRONZED New Clients, Free Tan Grand Opening

this may seem too good to be... well, it is true!

(via BRONZED)

FREE organic spray tans for new clients from boutique airbrush tanning salon chain BRONZED!

BRONZED uses only premium, organic, and fragrance free products to achieve a flawless spray tan. they come highly recommended from sources including CBS LA, Allure, WhereOC and more.

head to the Newport Beach or Manhattan Beach location, mention that you would like to take advantage of the new client, free tan promotion, and get your tan on. you can book online or via phone.

follow BRONZED on Twitter for regular deals, too.

(via BRONZED)

get glowing!
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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

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get ready for some hot beach time!
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What's on the Menu? Newport Beach Restaurant Week is in Full Swing

it's that time of year again, Newport Beach Restaurant Week is here and in full swing.

(via Newport Beach Restaurant Association)

get your grub on! go ahead and treat yourself to some great cuisine at a new places, and old favorites, in Newport Beach.

there are amazing deals on gourmet chow that you won't see ever again - or until next year, ha.  3-course prix fixe menus start at $10 for lunch and $20 for dinner.

check out what's on the menu at all the participating locations: 2013 NBRW Menu

make your reservation at the Open Table event page.  don't wait too long, the festivities (and deals) end January 27th.

...

check in via Foursquare and maybe you will see me at the same restaurant!  feel free to say "hi". =)

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Groupon Goods: Womens Coach Sunglasses $69 ($267 value)

wow, this is pretty impressive! this Groupon Goods deal is available through this saturday, but jump on it quick as the number purchased is over 1,000 at the time of this post!



get all the details at the deal's Groupon Goods page.


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365 Things To Do In Costa Mesa Blog Anniversary at Mi Casa!

tonight Mi Casa Foods, Inc. and Holly Schwartz, writer behind the successful blog 365 Things To Do In Costa Mesa, are celebrating the blog's 1st complete year in existence!

everyone is invited! be there from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

(image: via www.hollyschwartzoc.com)

Holly and Mi Casa cleverly selected Margarita Monday to throw the party, meaning you can get in on these sweet deals:

$4 House Margaritas
$5 Cadillac Margaritas

here is the Facebook event page - RSVP and invite your friends!

Mi Casa Restaurant and Bar

296 E. 17th st
Costa Mesa

that's my kind of Monday

see you there,
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$12 for 2 tickets to Munchathon Gourmet Food Truck Festival via Deal Gooder!

Munchathon is this weekend, Saturday July 16th! the first ever Munchathon is a 5k food-themed race with over 40 of OC and LA's best food trucks all at Oak Canyon Park, Silverado, Orange County.

(image: Munchathon logo via Deal Gooder)

can anyone say, guilt free?

excited but don't have your tickets yet? don't worry, Deal Gooder is offering a pair of tickets for half-off: $12!! (they are $24 off the Munchathon site)

(image: Deal Gooder logo)

check out this deal now on Deal Gooder. today is the last day to grab the tickets so hurry on over! you'll be helping out charity too!

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$6 Year Subscription to Glamour Magazine via Groupon OC

who doesn't love some Glamour?

(image: Glamour via Groupon)

Groupon is offering a year's subscription to the magazine for practically what it costs for 2 issues off the newsstand - 6 bucks! read up on the deal -here-.

(image: Groupon logo)

nice! enjoy.
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Groupon: Up to 69% off Aerial Fitness or Pole Dancing Classes

if you are not already receiving Groupon's emails, I suggest that you do. even if you are not interested in every single deal they send you, their cheeky descriptions will make you chuckle for sure.

(image: Groupon logo)

today's OC deal is a 69% off voucher redeemable for 2 Aerial Fitness or Pole Dancing classes at OC Pole Fitness for just $25! check it out here.

(image: via Groupon)

whipping your gluteus maximus into shape never cost so little.

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Action Thursdays at Woody's Wharf Newport Beach

no cover tonight at Woody's in Newport Beach! there will be a great DJ lineup, full bar, beer pong sets, and lots of fun! 9pm-2am, 21+

(image: Action Thursdays)

Click here to visit the Facebook public event page!

Woody's Wharf
2318 newport blvd
newport beach

have a blast!
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Broke in the OC giveaway!! Win tix to THREAD Show in Costa Mesa this Sunday!

(image: thread show logo)

this Sunday, the 15th, THREAD Show sets up shop at The Lab in Costa Mesa!! i've got 5 pairs of tickets to give away! details below, but first...

(image: thread show)

check out these stellar features:

• DIY Lounge (new!)
  
• Pop-Up Nail Bar (new!)
• Live Blogger Style-Off Series (new!)
• THREAD Wellness Lounge (new!)
• Man Cave for the gents (new!)
• Photo booths
• Live DJs
• Local pop-up art gallery
• Gift bags
• Giveaways
• Drink specials Style Lounge
• expect lots of great deals on local designer wares too!
  

(images: thread show poster)

tickets are $5 online, $10 at the door, or free if you win a pair from me! here's how to win:

be one of the first 5 to comment below with your name and email address after you like/follow "broke in the OC" on Facebook and Twitter! be sure to include your Facebook and Twitter user names! the quick links below will help you:

this giveaway ends Thursday, May 12th at 11:59pm!! don't wait! you're gonna love, love THREAD Show!!

(image: thread show)

shop well my friends...
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Groupon's 57% off Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

(image: Groupon logo)

Just in time for the Mother's Day rush! be sure to pick up some tasty treats for Mama with 57% off at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory from Groupon!

(image: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory via Groupon)

This Groupon is valid in-store only at the Rancho Santa Margarita location. check it out!

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31 Chances to Win a Free Oil Change from OC Auto Coupons!

OC Auto Coupons' 31 free oil changes giveaway is almost here!

every day in May, OC Auto Coupons will be giving away a free oil change redeemable for up to $40 at any of the highly rated auto repair shops listed on OCAutoCoupons.com!

(image: OC Auto Coupons)

be sure to register at the OC Auto Coupons Facebook page
before 10am, May 1st for 31 chances to win!

you'll be notified if you win and get a monthly email with future giveaway info and discounts.

(image: OC Auto Coupons)

OC Auto Coupons connects consumers with big discounts at local shops!

be sure to visit OCAutoCoupons.com for great discounts at top OC auto repair shops. all 120+ local shops on OCAutoCoupons.com are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. :)


**I am proud to say that this post was sponsored by OCAutoCoupons.com.**

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Win a Free Oil Change from OCAutoCoupons.com! 31 chances to win!

with gas prices forever on the rise, OC Auto Coupons' 31 free oil changes giveaway couldn't have come sooner!

a winner will be announced every day in May at 11am, starting Sunday, May 1st and ending May 31st. winners will be chosen at 10am each day. (image: OC Auto Coupons)

visit the OC Auto Coupons Facebook page by clicking -here-
to find the official rules and fill out the Special Offer form to enter!

you will get an email message if you win. you'll also get a once a month notification with info on the next giveaway.

each free oil change is redeemable for up to $40 at any of the highly rated auto repair shop listed on OCAutoCoupons.com!

visit the OC Auto Coupons Facebook page to register
before 10am on May 1st for 31 chances to win!

(image: OC Auto Coupons)

while you're waiting for the giveaway to begin, check out OCAutoCoupons.com to find discounts at Orange County's top auto repair shops. you will be supporting local businesses while getting a deal and fixing up that precious car!


**I am proud to say that this post was sponsored by OCAutoCoupons.com.**

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