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Heidi Deal

Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights. When she's not writing you can find her solo hiking and going on new adventures with her kids and pup.

Galentine’s Day in Orange County

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating friendship, fun, and the amazing women in your life. Orange County is full of creative, adventurous, relaxing, and memorable ways to celebrate, and we’re here to share some of our favorite ideas with you. What is Galentine’s Day? Originally conceptualized on an episode of Parks & Recreation that aired …

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Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you started thinking about how you’re going to celebrate with your special someone? Here are a few Valentine’s Day date ideas. Did You Know? Esther Howland made homemade valentines out of paper and lace and sold them in her town, Worcester, Massachusetts. She was nicknamed “The Mother …

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Beachlife Festival 2026

The BeachLife Festival is a Southern California Music Festival held annually at a waterfront venue in Redondo Beach. The festival celebrates music, art, and beach culture. The inaugural event was in 2019 with headliners like Willie Nelson, Brian Wilson, Jason Mraz, Violent Femmes, and Slightly Stoopid. Over the course of the festival’s evolution, many popular …

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