The VersaTraction™ Story and the Rise of Kahuna Grip Eighteen years ago, on the sun-soaked Orange County beaches where surfers chase the perfect wave, a small team of innovators set out to solve a slippery problem. Today, VersaTraction™ stands as a testament to ingenuity, resilience and the power of a
Pokeworks Laguna Niguel Debuts Signature Drinks and Fan-Favorite Bowls All it takes for me to earn “super cool mom” cred is to offer to take my teens to Pokeworks in Laguna Niguel. My 18-year-old son fancies himself a health-conscious foodie and flavor seeker and always leans toward seafood when given
Turning Trash Day Into a Thoughtful Service For most of us, trash day is a chore—one more box to check in a busy week. But for Justin Nabors, founder of Bin Butlers, it’s an opportunity to foster comfort, community, and even a little joy. With animated branding that’s as friendly
Comes to San Juan Capistrano For over 15 years, Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery has been a trusted name in Orange County, known for exceptional medical and cosmetic care. In April 2023, we expanded our services to San Juan Capistrano to meet growing demand and bring world-class skin health
Steakhouse Tradition + Scratch Kitchen Creativity + Barbecue Inspired Comfort On a recent night out with fellow fledgling foodie friends, my husband Tim and I sampled the fare at The Market by the Meat Cellar for the very first time … but after such a lovely, leisurely, delicious evening, it
Keeping Orange County Homes and Businesses Pest-Free A Q & A with Shimmy Strzelczyk, Shimmy Pest Control Orange County is known for its sunny days, vibrant communities and beautiful homes. However, the region’s warm climate also makes it a hotspot for pests, including a wide variety of insects and rodents.
Jay Minor, Certified Senior Advisor® and Dementia Care Certified® I was doing a bit of research on word origins recently in helping my son with a high school assignment. I discovered the root “hospes,” which comes from “hostis.” But what was interesting was that the etymology actually branches off into
A Survival Guide for Clean Floors (and Sanity) By Alex Keuylian, Owner of Steamatic of Orange County We love our pets. They’re family. They greet us at the door, curl up with us on the couch, and occasionally stare at us with an intensity that makes us question who’s really
Creative Cuisine Highlighting the Bounty of the Pacific Coast My husband and I fancy ourselves fledgling foodies and oenophiles. A favored pastime? Enjoying inventive cuisine and a great glass of wine with good friends – sharing diverse dishes and exchanging tasting notes adds a layer of fun and discovery that
An Elevated, Modern Approach to Italian Cuisine Italian tops our family’s list of favored cuisine in part because there is generally something to appeal to each member’s diverse palate. My husband, Tim, is our resident meat eater and our daughter often opts for vegetarian dishes while our teenage son and
