Grub for a Cause with the Ladies

Need some fun weekend plans? Why not get your grub on for a great cause?!

Team Brunette of the Alzheimer's Association Los Angeles Blondes Vs. Brunettes Group is taking over 149 Bar & Grill in Orange this Saturday, May 16th.

Head to 149 Bar & Grill for dinner on Saturday, order yourself some delicious American-style food and a beer (or 2), mention "Alzheimer's" and 10% of your check will go towards Team Brunette's fundraising goal! The Brunettes will also be selling raffle tickets and game day tickets.

Now you are probably wondering... "game day ticket? huh?"

On Saturday, May 30th, the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter’s Blondes vs. Brunettes flag football game will kick off at 2:00 p.m at Hollywood High School in Los Angeles.

The two teams, divided based on the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes, aim to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among a new generation. Funds raised will benefit the care, support, advocacy and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.


Interested in donating or getting involved? Click here to find out more about this great event and campaign.


A little bit more about the campaign and the amazing volunteers behind it:

This year marks the first time the L.A. event boasts a female Head Coach. Brigette Young, a three year veteran of Team Blonde, will share head coaching responsibilities with fitness professional Todd McCullough (formerly a starting linebacker for the Florida Gators). The new duo will take on reigning champions Team Brunette led by talented coaches Chad Cole and five year pro-football veteran Bobby Hosea (formerly a starting cornerback at UCLA), who have also participated for three years.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association®’s 2014 Facts and Figures women are disproportionally affected by Alzheimer’s. They are not only more likely to develop the disease, but also to become caregivers of those who have it.


Special thanks to Stacy Hartmann for the tip!
-b

Guest Post: Goodshop for Nepal with these 3 Stores

Enjoy this guest post with information on how you can contribute to a great cause while doing something you probably love (I know I do) - shopping!


GOODSHOP FOR NEPAL WITH THESE THREE STORES

Feeling stuck about how to contribute to the post-earthquake reconstruction efforts in Nepal? You’re not the only one. That’s why a bunch of online stores have decided to partner with non-profits to help fundraise Nepal Relief Funds. If you shop these socially conscious stores through Goodshop, a coupons-for-good website, you can help them raise additional donations. Make sure to select the non-profit you’d like to support on Goodshop before shopping, so that they know where to send the donations you raise just by clicking through their website to one of these stores:


LORD AND TAYLOR



The American Red Cross is one of the most trusted non-profits out there. They are first responders in the case of crisis and partner with many stores to fundraise during times of disaster, like Lord & Taylor. If you shop at Lord & Taylor through Goodshop, an additional 2.5% of your purchase can be donated to the American Red Cross.


URBAN OUTFITTERS



Urban Outfitters is fundraising for Waves For Water to provide access to clean water by distributing portable water systems to community centers, refugee camps, and individual families within the disaster zone. Goodshop will donate an additional 6% of any Urban Outfitters purchase to support non-profits providing clean water to the people of Nepal.


MOUNTAIN HARDWARE




Mountain Hardwear partnered with other Columbia Sportswear brands to support earthquake relief efforts with donations to several non-profits including UNICEF. You can aid their donations by Goodshopping at Mountain Hardwear. Goodshop will donate an additional 3% of your purchase towards earthquake relief.

There are thousands of other stores that have partnered with Goodshop to raise donations for non-profits helping the Nepalese. Just signup and select a trusted non-profit, like Oxfam America, Americares Foundation, or World Vision to start making an impact!

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Thanks, Kelly!

Spring Shopping Fun on Amazon.com

Another season, another Amazon.com window shopping session... Who doesn't love a good reason to shop?! I love Spring, too. It's definitely my favorite season.

The first thing I think of when Spring comes around is the perfect springtime dress. Whether it's flowy, bright, bold or fitted, if it's light-weight and light-hearted you're in business. Here are a few picks:

Tbags Los Angeles Women's Tie Front Jersey Dress

Plenty by Tracy Reese Women's Jane Printed Knit-Sheath Dress

Amanda Uprichard Women's Knotted-Sleeve Silk Shift Dress

Ellen Tracy Women's Short Sleeve Printed Dress

BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Hayden Printed Shift Dress

Alice & Trixie Women's Catrina Silk Border Print 3/4 Sleeve Shift Dress

I sure do love Spring... While looking at these pretty dresses I started thinking about the accessories to pair with them. Here's what I found:

Fossil "Signature" Rose Gold-Tone Bangle Bracelet, 8"

T Tahari "Essentials" Rose Gold Colored and Crystal Oval Bangle Bracelet, 9"

Stuhrling Original Women's 568.04 Deauville Sport Swiss Quartz Brown Leather Wrap Around Band Gold Tone Watch

Marc by Marc Jacobs Celestial Hula Wintergreen Bangle Bracelet, 2.5"

Dbdk Womens Sallie-4 Fashion Wedge Platform Sandals

Brinley Co. Womens Ankle Strap Platform Stilettos

Steve Madden Women's Nevile Dress Pump

Not sure if I mentioned that I love springtime. Spring is a great time for walking, smelling flowers and shopping, isn't it?

Do you have your eye on any springtime wear?
-b

Just an FYI: this post features Amazon affiliate links.

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!

-b

CitrusFest 2015 Anaheim Packing District March 28th

A yearly Orange County tradition, the Citrus Festival is back! This Saturday, March 28th from 12pm to 5pm don't miss this fun-filled afternoon at the Farmers Park in the Anaheim Packing District, Downtown Anaheim.

CitrusFest 2015 will feature free hayrides, free lemonade, kids crafts and games, a model railroad display, giveaways, citrus car parade, live entertainment and more. For the parents, enjoy a hard lemonade garden!

Live bands Blue Breeze Band and Amber Foxx will be performing their tangy tunes (couldn't resist...).

There's even a cook-off where amateur chefs from the area can make any special dish they choose as long as they include some elements of citrus.

Farmers Park
Anaheim Packing District
412 S. Anaheim Blvd

Anaheim, CA 92805

Have a zesty time!
-b