106th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade - Now Thru Dec. 21st

Need a cheap, fun, family-friendly activity this weekend? Let me recommend to you the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, going on now through December 21st!

Dazzling lights, astounding displays on gorgeous yachts and tons of holiday cheer await you. You can either watch the parade from select restaurants, hotels, chartered yachts, reserved seating locations or just along the route of the parade (free).

The festivities start at 6:30pm off of Bay Island and ends at around 9:00pm.

For a great list of other events going on during the holidays, check out the Orange County December Holiday Events post series by BetterLivingSoCal.com.

happy holidays!
-b

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.
-b

VIE ACTIVE U.S. Store Opening Party Dec. 4th

!!UPDATED DATE DUE TO WEATHER!! 

The Store Opening will take place Thursday, December 4th.

Here's a fun activity if you're planning to be in the LA area (or are just looking for something to do) on the evening of Thursday, December 4th:

VIE ACTIVE of Australia is throwing a party for its first U.S. Store Opening in Venice on Thursday, December 4th, 2014. Head to the store on Abbot Kinney for the festivities, taking place between 6:30pm and 9:00pm.

Expect complimentary wine, light appetizers and music. Meet VIE ACTIVE's designer and personal trainer, Noa Ries!

1218 Abbot Kinney ​Blvd

Venice, CA 90291

Enjoy!

-b

Last Minute Halloween Costumes from Amazon.com

So Halloween is coming up and you still haven't even thought of costume ideas. You really don't have the time to lug yourself over to the Costume Emporium on the other side of town so you're down to online shopping. Hey, we've all been there! Luckily there are some great deals on Amazon.com.




Hint, hint! Upgrade to Amazon Prime for free to get that costume in 2-3 days, just in time to wear it to that office party coming up.

Here are a few quick picks for the whole family:

Infant Tiger Costume

Sock Monkey Infant Costume

Toddler Spiderman Costume

Child Greek Goddess

Adult Cupcake Costume

Batman (The Dark Knight Rises Version) Adult Costume

Princess Leia Adult Costume

Men's Popeye Costume

Have some super fun dress-up time this Halloween!
-b

OC Restores Wicked Weekend Sale Oct. 25-26

Habitat for Humanity's 2 OC Restores are celebrating Halloween this weekend with an exciting sale. Expect up to 50% off select items, which vary between the two stores.

The sale starts Saturday, October 25th and ends Sunday October 26th.

Not only are there amazing deals a-brewing but if you come dressed in costume, you'll get a reusable ReStore shopping bag for free!

via Habitat for Humanity OC Restore

Anaheim OC Restore

400 S. Village Way

Santa Ana, CA 92705

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

Happy Halloween!

-b