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Small Business Saturday: Celebrate Big Saturday, Nov. 25 by Shopping Small Starting in 2010 as a marketing effort by American Express, Small Business Saturday gave a kick-start to the “local-first” movement and created a new shopping holiday we can all feel good about getting behind. I love to shop small all…

Quick Bites Between Black Friday Shopping in Newport Beach It’s hard to believe it’s Thanksgiving already! In addition to enjoying the annual feast of turkey and stuffing, Thanksgiving also serves as the unofficial holiday known as “Black Friday Eve.” If…

Creating a Holiday Glow Save face this season with a nourishing skincare regimen and makeup tips from a pro. Holiday season is upon us, and you’ll want to put your best face forward at events like the annual Newport Beach…

The world of meeting and event planning relies heavily on support from hospitality partners, suppliers and vendors. Coordinating and executing a destination meeting or even a simple one off event takes considerable effort and a dedicated team. Likewise, creating a…

The holidays are here (ready or not!) and Thanksgiving planning and prepping has officially begun. Fortunately, Newport Beach is offering some of the tastiest menus for a mayhem-free, more relaxed, Thanksgiving dining experience for the entire family. 21 Oceanfront Restaurant…

In today’s society, it’s hard to go anywhere without noticing our almost obsession with health. It seems everywhere you turn, more and more people are opting for lifestyle changes that promote an overall sense of wellbeing. As meeting planners, you…

I have to admit: everything pumpkin makes me happy. This time of year as the sun rises later, sets earlier, and the evenings turn cool, the craving for everything pumpkin goes into overdrive. The onset of fall brings the excitement…

With the rise of a health-conscious society, many events are now opting for unique, eco-friendly approaches that will help reduce their carbon footprint. In response to this movement, “green events” have emerged as the modern day “reduce, reuse, recycle”, quickly…