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s we approach the Holiday Season for 2016, there are so many things to be thankful. For one We are grateful that we are part of the San Clemente community now. It has been a dream for years to be able to move to “The Spanish Village by the Sea, ” and it is now a reality. Being able to be a part of creating San Clemente Lifestyle has given us the opportunity to do something we love as well as being a San Clemente resident.

The magazine is a labor of love and community. Through the launching of our first issue December 2016, we have met some amazing people of this town. We have learned so much of the history and the stories of the families that have lived here for many years.

The community is the focus of this publication as well as the stories of the residents. Local spotlights, recipes, DIY projects as well as covering all the wonderful organizations and charities we have in this city.

In this issue, you will get an idea of what is to come in the future months. We at San Clemente Lifestyle welcome you the residents to tell us about your hero’s, favorite places to eat, charities you support, projects and recipes you like to share. Feel free to email us or go to our website and fill out our form. We look forward to meeting you and your families.

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December 2016

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local's Choice

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Culinary Creations

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Local Limelight

30 DIY 32

Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

20 Edible Christmas Traditions

How Cultures Celebrate Christmas Around Their Dinner Table

24 A taste of Spain

in The Spanish Village by the Sea

30 DIY

A natural way to holiday fragrances

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Good Times

"Toast to the Casa"

Casa Romantica hosts Toast to the Casa annually to raise funds for its year-round public cultural and education programs.

The 2016 gala, called Gran Ballo Delle Maschere celebrated Italian culture and attracted 300 patrons. Food from 25 local restaurants live, and silent auctions, live bands, and an art exhibition made for a memorable evening.

Berenika Schmitz, Sir Bruno Serato, Ruth DeNault Craig White, Tinka and Nikki Hrountas

Marla Lanfranco

Bill & Kathy Meairs

Gary & Debora Wondercheck

Quinn Williams & Trevor Young

Tom & Julie DeNault

Tracy and Donna Schroeder 8

Susan Villenti

Everest Jilke, Alexis Rock, Peter & Georgette Rock

Jack & Dottie Miller

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Philip Schwab, Tanja Trainer, Ed & Renee Hooper

Scott & Mary Ellen Williams

Carly Williams & Taylor Cunningham

Tarin Olson & Laurie Bergman

Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Rich Saunders-Editor, Gia LucianoDowney & Michelle Downey Publisher of San Clemente Lifestyle

Around Town

AROUND TOWN CHRISTMAS AT THE CASA Bring your family to enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Casa Romantica.

Our annual Christmas at the Casa is a public celebration featuring festive decorations, live music, carolers, a talking Christmas tree, crafts for children, cook-

ies and refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Christmas at the Casa is a special event in partnership with the

at the O'Neil Museum with "Story Time." ZOOMARS will open the

City of San Clemente as part of Santa’s Village by the Sea. Saturday,

gates to their petting zoo at no charge and offer a train and hay rides

December 3, 2016 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Free admission

for a nominal fee. Capistrano Valley High School will accept dona-

CASA KINETIC THE NUTCRACKER Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the Nutcracker ballet. This bestselling event, performed with panache by the Orange County Ballet Theatre, is a must for the whole family. The Casa Nutcracker features choreography tailored to Casa Romantica’s intimate Main Salon.

CASA KINETIC The Nutcraker

tions for face painting on Verdugo Street. Pathway to Hope has two "Live Nativity" performances planned at ZOOMARS. Finally, stroll around the downtown area where shops will remain open, offering complimentary refreshments and special sale items.

For additional information please call (949) 493-5911.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Celebrate the holidays with Mission San Juan Capistrano! Held in conjunction with the City of San Juan Capistrano’s annual Tree

The Orange County Ballet

Lighting Ceremony and community-wide holiday celebration.

Theatre is one of Orange

Mission San Juan Capistrano will host Christmas at the Mission

County’s best rated pre-pro-

on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

fessional dance academies, and is

Bring the family and enjoy this fun, festive and memorable eve-

known for the prestigious American and international dance careers of its former students. December 8 – 9, 2016 Tickets: $40

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION Come celebrate the holiday season with us on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Historic Town Center Park - 31852 El Camino Real. The

ning together at the beautiful Mission!

Christmas at the Mission features: Snow play area for kids! Bring your mittens for snowman-making.

Ringing of the historic bells Live Christmas music performances throughout the Mission “Santa’s Workshop” with cookie decorating and holiday card making for service men and women (free while supplies last!)

celebration begins at 4:15 p.m. with performances by Capistrano

Photo Opportunities with Father Christmas

Valley High School Orchestra, San Juan Capistrano Youth Mariachi's

Food Vendors serving tamales, chili, sweet treats, spiced cider,

and Ballet Foklorico, followed by a holiday stage production featuring students of Musical Theater University. The official lighting of the Christmas tree will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Immediately following the ceremony there will festivities at the San Juan Capistrano Mission, Los Rios Park, ZOOMARS and throughout the downtown area. There will be free photos with Santa Claus at Los Rios Park, a puppet show, along with a free Christmas train ride and crafts. Mrs. Claus will entertain children 10

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE MISSION STORE

youth groups, equestrian units, exotic cars, military members,

The beautiful historic Mission festively lit up for this special after-

local heroes and fun attractions! No hometown holiday parade

hours event, and more!

is complete without a dazzling entrance by Santa Claus! Arrive

Performance Groups Include:

early! This event is a Southern California tradition with more

Dickens Carolers

than 3,000 parade participants and an anticipated crowd of more

Chamber Singers

than 10,000 people. Parade watchers are encouraged to bring

Orchestra Musicians

chairs and take advantage of the free shuttle, available from the

Mariachis, and more!

Federal Bldg. parking lot off of Dorine/El Lazo. Event will go rain

Holiday Toy Drive in Irvine

or shine, unless conditions are determined unsafe. Please make a

Help make the season brighter for Irvine's adopted Marine

note, due to construction at Crown Valley Park, the parade route

Battalion families by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable for

will end at Central Park Drive. For general information about the

infants or children through age 12. Donations will be accepted at the

parade or to volunteer, go to lagunaniguelparade.com or call

Irvine City Hall, Irvine Police Department and the Orange County

425-5100. *Crown Valley Parkway will.

Great Park Visitors Center. Donations will also be collected at the Winter Wonderland event on Dec. 4.

Donations accepted Monday-Friday Nov. 7-Dec. 11 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m Irvine City Hall, Irvine Police Department and Orange County Great Park Visitor Center 949-724-660

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PET ADOPTION

CHANUKAH WONDERLAND & MENORAH LIGHTING December 29, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ City Hall Community Room A Blizzard of Holiday Fun for the Whole Family Enjoy live entertainment, activities, and crafts as well as your favorite Chanukah treats – latkes, dreidles, and more! Bring

The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will

your family, friends, and lots of holiday spirit!

host its 10th annual Home for the Holidays

Sponsored by the Chabad of Laguna Niguel

Pet Adoption Fair event on Sunday, Dec. 4

and City of Laguna Niguel. For more infor-

from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 40 pet rescue

mation, visit ChabadLagunaNiguel.com or

groups and animal shelters will bring some

call 831-7701.

600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption.

WINTER FEST COSTA MESA

The annual event features dozens of

Brand new to the Orange County scene,

pet-related vendors, gourmet food trucks, a

Winter Fest at the OC Fair & Event Center

silent auction, low-cost microchipping and

brings the spirit of the winter season to

an opportunity drawing. Each animal available for adoption is spayed or neutered, microchipped and evaluated by a veterinarian. Cats and dogs are vaccinated appropriate to age.

Suggested donation for the event is $2 per person or $5 per family.

Parking is free. For more information, call 949-724-7740.

WINTER WONDERLAND IRVINE

Southern California this holiday season.

Families can ice skate in front of a theater-sized screen playing holiday films, ice tube down a 130-foot slide, enjoy nightly snowfall, tree lighting, live entertainment, reindeer feedings, and more than 30 carnival rides and games. Paired with seasonal foods, craft cocktails, and festive holiday décor (including the world’s largest ornament!), Winter Fest aims to be one or Orange County’s pre-

Celebrate winter as 'snow' falls over the Irvine Civic Center and

miere holiday events. Meet and greets with Santa Claus, as well as

the community gathers for games, crafts, music, hot chocolate, enter-

story time with Mrs. Claus, crafts, arts, and games with elves, are

tainment and food. The City's newest event includes a Joyful Jingles

available at the Winter Fest’s North Pole.

holiday concert and visit from Santa Claus. Admission is free. Sunday

88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 708-1500 Dates:

Dec. 4 3-8 p.m. Irvine Civic Center 949-724-6606

December 18 – January 3, 2016

HOLIDAY PARADE "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" LAGUNA NIGUEL

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING IRVINE SPECTRUM Located in the Giant Wheel court adjacent to Nordstrom’s and

December 10, 10:00 AM @ Between Nueva Vista and Crown Valley Park

Macys, the ice skating rink is a family friendly activity that everyone

“Home for the Holidays,” what a way to kick off the holiday

will enjoy. Open nearly every day (closed holidays) until February

season by coming to see our hometown parade! View over 100

15th, 2016, the ice rink is the perfect opportunity to get in the holiday

exciting entries including marching bands, floats, special guests,

spirit while skating around with friends and family. Orange County

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might not be the coldest place to celebrate the holidays, but one step on the ice and you’ll feel like you’re in a winter wonderland 71 Fortune Drive Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 753-5180 skatespectrum.com Dates: October 2, 2015 – February 15, 2016

WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL BOWERS MUSEUM To celebrate the upcoming Winter Solstice, the Bowers Museum will feature a free festival on Sunday, December 6. The Winter Solstice Festival will include Celtic music by The Ploughboys, as well as dancing by the Ceili Rua Dancers and a traditional Native American hoop dance and a blessing for the New Year by Gary Wis-Ki-Ge-Amatyuk. In addition, there will also be a Santathemed performance by Franklin Haynes Marionettes. The event is free and open from 10am to 4pm.

2002 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 567-3600 www.bowers.com Date: December 6, 2015 from 10am to 4pm

SAWDUST WINTER FANTASY December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th from 10am-6pm.

Our festival grounds will be transformed into a winter wonderland where 175 artists create, display and sell original creations over the course of five weekends. The Winter Fantasy offers the most unique holiday shopping in all of Southern California. Art media includes jewelry, clothing, fused and blown glass, ceramics, woodwork, forged metals, painting, photography, sculpture, clothing and textiles.

ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE Newport Landing offers multiple cruises each night of the

Experience unique artwork by 175 artists, live holiday entertain-

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade as well as holiday lights

ment, great outdoor cafes, art classes and demonstrations, petting

cruises throughout the month of December to view the amazing

zoo, Santa and much, much more! With amazing art gifts, thousands

light displays that have made Newport beach legendary. Come

of holiday decorations and picture-perfect moments, the Sawdust’s

enjoy the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade of

Winter Fantasy will become your family’s holiday tradition.

Lights with Newport Landing!

Holiday cruises beginning December 2 and run through January 1.

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade begins December 13th and ends December 18st for 2016. Newport Landing offers three cruises nightly for both all of the holiday light cruise dates as well as the 5 nights of the Newport Beach Boat Parade. Newport Landing's holiday lights cruises travel throughout Newport Bay viewing amazing light displays from the many Bayfront estates lining Newport Bay. Parade ship entries are also often viewed in full décor as they cruise through the bay or as the decorated ships are at dock and part of a bay front landscape transformed for the holiday season.

During the 5 nights of the Newport Beach Boat Parade, Newport Landing offers cruises that actually travel in the parade, viewing all the decorated ships and Bayfront estates while traveling the parade route the travels through Newport Bay. What better way is there to view all of the holiday activities and décor centering around the boat parade than by ship? All of Newport Landing's ships are fully decorated and have lots of nice amenities to enjoy the festivities in comfort. Newport Landing gives spectators the opportunity to actually participate in the parade, instead of just watching it from the sidelines!

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Treads for Men Colorful Paisley boxers & socks $12 - $20

Treads for Men Duke Cannon Shaving Cream & Beard Oil $18 & $36

Christopher/Lee LTD. Jester Bookends $68

Treads for Men Lewis Venetian Loafer

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Tootsie Turquoise Boots $298 Melrose in the OC Love Letters Mug $24 The Warehouse on Del Mar Filament Vintage Lighting $190-$375

The Warehouse on Del Mar Recycled Paper Dog RASCAL $140

The Warehouse on Del Mar Faux Leather Dog $35

Tuvalu Candle Holders $18 each Tuvalu Stemless Wine Glasses $14 each

Melrose in the OC Cozy Pom Pom Slippers $22

Tuvalu Seasalt Candle $36

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Healthy Lifestyle

Miraval Life in Balance SpA Comes to the Coast

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ana Point’s newest and most enticing retreat destination for full relaxation and rejuvenation. resides within the walls of the recently For those day-visitors looking to de-stress, worktransformed Monarch Beach Resort. After a $40 out or enjoy a bit of calm through meditation, and/or million reimagination, the coastal property debuted those simply looking for a moment of pampering via Miraval Life in Balance Spa, California’s first and a mani/pedi at the Deborah Lippmann Nail Salon only extension of the award-winning Miraval Resort or a blowout from Drybar, a new wave of mini-stayexperience from Tucson, Arizona. cations comes to life at Miraval Life in Balance Spa. This new community haven marks the area’s first To imagine what an indulgent day retreat may look wellness epicenter that employs the same “living in like, guests may start with cardio or a deep stretch, the present” and “life in balance” ethos and experifor the body or mind. Miraval Life in Balance Spa’s ences as its flagship location. With an extraordinary wellness facility is comprised of three separate stuvariety of more than 70 treatments along with access dios, including an Aerial Yoga space and a tranquil to workshops, nutrition and health experts, and fitroom dedicated to Yoga and Meditation classes. The ness classes, both locals and resort guests now have a third room houses a range of cardio and stretching

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classes including Spin, Cardio Drumming and Pilates. Guests can also take their practice outdoors with daily beachside yoga as well as Zen Bootcamp on the Beach.

Once warmed up, guests may further awaken their muscles with a body treatment from Miraval’s specialized menu, selecting from a signature Ayurvedic ritual; an ocean-inspired treatment such as the Coastal Aromatic Stone Massage or the Ocean and Earth Body Wrap; and customized massages like the Golfer’s Tonic.

The Miraval Spa Café offers a mindful post- or pre-treatment lunch or energy boost in the spa’s serene garden courtyard.

Before or after each class or appointment, guests are welcome to relax in the spa’s tranquil courtyard featuring a private lap pool a well as the Jacuzzi fond inside both the male and female locker room areas.

Whether you choose to spend the day or just pop in for a few classes as part of your weekly routine, Miraval Life in Balance Spa can be the first step to finding a more mindful, balanced you.

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Edible

Christmas

Traditions How Cultures Celebrate Christmas Around Their Dinner Table

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hristmas may be celebrated all over the world, but how Christmas is celebrated varies from culture to culture. Everyone has their favorite traditions whether it be starting the morning off

with coffee and cake, decorating your home with colorful lights, caroling, telling classic Christmas stories, or perhaps celebrating on a day other than December 25th. Although there may be different traditions around the world, each culture has one thing in common, food. Food plays such an important role during the holidays, bringing friends and family together to celebrate and congregate. Here we take a look at some tasty holiday traditions from around the world.

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Britain- Yorkshire Pudding Fun Fact: It is tradition to serve Christmas crackers to each guest on Christmas Day which is a small tube covered in foil and twisted at the ends to resemble a candy. Everybody crosses their arms and uses their right hand to pull the top of their neighbor’s cracker off. With a loud pop, you are given either a joke to read at the dinner table or a small gift and a paper crown that they wear throughout dinner. Everybody is a King on Christmas!

For the British, it is the perfect Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding that gets served at their Christmas dinner table. Yorkshire pudding is a batter made out of eggs, flour, and milk that is then baked and served with gravy.

Drink of choice: Buck's Fizz for breakfast similar to the American Mimosa!

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Norway- Grotris Fun Fact: Norwegians name for Santa Claus is 'Julenissen.'

In Norway, their lunch on Christmas day is the traditional Grotris, a rice pudding with brown sugar and butter. They add one almond to the mix and whoever gets the almond wins a marzipan pig, a confectionary that means good luck.

Drink of choice: Akvavit- A Norwegian liquor made out of herbs and spices such as caraway or dill

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Venezuela- Hallacas Fun Fact: The most original Venezuelan custom is

Venezuela

to display a Nacimiento, a Nativity Scene.

Hallacas are the chosen dish for Christmas dinner in Venezuela. They are similar to a traditional corn tamale, stuffed with beef, pork, and chicken, decorated with raisins, capers, olives.

Drink

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Venezuela

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France- Buche de Noel Fun Fact: Up until recently, France held the Guinness world record for the largest Yule log measuring 681.76 feet.

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Eve where families gather for a Christmas meal. It is tradition to sit at the table as soon as the first star in the winter sky is spotted.

No matter what region you are in, you will always find fried carp on the Polish Christmas Table.

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Drink of Choice: Kompot a punch made of dried fruits

Sweden-

Janssons Frestelse Fun Fact: For dessert, the Swedish serve up a rice pudding

with an almond hidden in the mixture. It is said that the person who finds the almond is to be the next to marry within the next year.

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for " Christmas table " which is a buffet of Christmas food known as a smorgasbord. A

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staple that can be found at every table is Janssons Frestelse, which is a casserole that consists of potatoes, onions, pickled sprats, bread crumbs, and cream.

Drink of Choice: Glogg a mulled wine popular in Scandinavian countries.

Mexico- Bacalao and Romeritos Fun

Mexico

Fact:

In

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culture,

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of waking up on December 25th to find presents, children arise on January 6th, Three Kings Day, to open their gifts.

Poland

Mexicans enjoy Bacalao, a traditional cod fish dish that is dried and cooked with different herbs and spices, served with a side of Romeritos, which are sprigs of a wild plant known as seepweed.

Drink of Choice: Ponche a Mexican punch made with a variety of fruit.

The holidays are such a special time and no matter how you celebrate Christmas.

Remember to carry out your traditions this holiday season, and don't forget to explore some new ones!

Mexico

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Culinary Creations

in The Spanish Village by the Sea ARTICLE GIA LUCIANO | PHOTOGRAPHY RICH SAUNDERS

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n the kitchen, she cooks with her soul and treats every kitchen she works in as her “Sacred Space.” Chef Missy’s love affair with wine and food will have you quickly sharing- and enjoy-

ing her passion for both.

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Sizzling Shrimp Serves 8 As Part Of A Tapas Meal

The point of this dish is that the pan is served to the table and the

shrimp are served sizzling hot, hence their name.

1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, cleaned and deveined on both sides if necessary.

1 small fresh red chili 6 tbsp Spanish olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 Spanish onion, sliced into thin pieces pinch of paprika salt crusty bread, to serve To prepare the shrimp, peel off their shells, leaving the tails intact.

Using a sharp knife, make a shallow slit along the top and bottom of each shrimp, then pull out the dark vein and discard. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dry well on paper towels.

Cut the chilly in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and finely chop the flesh. It is important either to wear gloves or to wash your hands very thoroughly after chopping chilies, as their juices can cause irritation to sensitive skin, especially around the eyes, nose, or mouth. Whatever you do, do not rub your eyes after touching the cut flesh of the chili.

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy- bottom skillet until quite hot, then add the garlic and onions, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp, chili, paprika and a pinch of salt and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink.

Serve the shrimp in the cooking skillet, still sizzling.

Enjoy the bread to mop up the aromatic cooking oil.

SANGRIA (To make a pitcher) Cut one lemon, lime and orange into slices

Squeeze 6 blood oranges or fresh orange juice ( 1 cup ) 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 bottle red wine Sizzling Shrimp and Winter Sangria

1/2 cup brandy 1/2 can of lemon lime soda Mix all together and keep in pitcher in the refrigerator for two hours or more Add ice to glasses and serve including cranberries to look pretty.

Party Planner Private Chef Services In-home Healthy Cooking Classes Wine Cellar Dinners Corporate Executive Team Building MissyWill.com events@missywill.com Chef Missy can be reached at 714-299-2830 Resides in "The Spanish Village by the Sea" December 2016 | San Clemente Lifestyle

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Local Limelight

Wee Thrive

Pediatric Therapy Group opens in San Clemente ARTICLE GIA LUCIANO

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n October 14th, Wee Thrive Pediatric Therapy Group hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand

opening. The event was showcased by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. The chamber awarded them with several plaques and certificates from local state and government officials.

There was quite a bit of excitement as Wee Thrive provides a much-needed service to the community of Southern Orange County. They specialize in physical, occupational and speech therapy for children 0 to 5 years old. The staff is very passionate and holds more than a decade of experience. Wee Thrive fosters a warm and welcoming environment to deliver the highest quality of care to provide children with special needs the best therapeutic intervention. Wee Thrive also strives to partner with parents and families with a variety of resources and positive support.

Wee Thrive Pediatric Therapy Group - 1031 Avenida Pico, Suite 201, San Clemente, CA 92673 Phone:Â 949.388.8788Â weethrivetherapy.com

Tawnia Mishkin (Director of Operations) -under the Y, Teresa Delatolla Fiano (Physical Therapist. Director of Therapy Services/co-owner), Gerry Fiano (CFOO/Owner), Amanda Kugel (Speech-Language Pathologist), Julie C. Brown (Occupational Therapist)

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San Clemente Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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DIY

Living in California, especially by the beach, it’s sometimes hard to get into the holiday mood with all the beautiful warm weather we experience.

Here are some DIY ideas to make the scents in our home keep us in the holiday spirit all month long!

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A NATURAL WAY TO HOLIDAY FRAGRANCES ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GIA LUCIANO

1. Just a few squirts of Christmas Spray can immediately put you in the spirit. Dilute the following essential oils in 1 ¼ cups of water in a glass spray bottle: Pine – 4 drops, Mandarin – 2 drops, Cinnamon – 1 drop 2. Turn your plain old white votive candles into scented centerpieces without the toxic artificial fragrances from store-bought scented candles that fill the air. Use 1 drop of essential oil placed at the base of the wick. Use oils like Bay, Cinnamon, or Cedarwood. 3. Another lovely idea to bring in the holiday aroma is a centerpiece with oranges decorated with cloves. Cut orange into slices and blot with a baking roller to get rid of excess juice. Place slices on a baking sheet with cloves and put in the oven for 3 hours at 140°C (280°F). Use these in a bowl with a few small pine cones a couple of whole cinnamon sticks and 6 Star Anise. Now you have Holiday Potpourri 4. Infused fire logs- What better way to perfume your home and enjoy the comfort of a crackling fire. Put 1 drop of Sandalwood, Frankincense, Cypress, Cedarwood or Myrrh to the log.

5. Poo-Pourri Keep your bathroom smelling fresh for those holiday guests. With the holidays come more visitors than any other time of year. Why not have a bottle of your very own Poo-Pourri for your guest to use. Spray onto the water in the bowl before use. 4 oz spray bottle add: 2 oz. Distilled water, 1 oz. Aloe Vera Concentrate, 1 oz. Liquid castile soap, 25 drops Lemon essential oil, 15 drops peppermint essential oil, 12 drops Orange essential oil, 12 drops Lime essential oil. Shake well and place in clear view for guest to use.

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December DECEMBER 4, 7-9 (TIMES VARY)

to create Santa’s Village by the Sea. Please check website for time. casaromantica.org

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

DECEMBER 3

CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ

A touching and human comedy about a for-

DOWNTOWN ON DEL MAR

midable retired woman who hires an acerbic

Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining and lo-

dance instructor to give private dance lessons

cal entertainment including a visit with Santa

one per week for six weeks. What begins

Claus, holiday carolers, roasted chestnuts,

as antagonistic relationship blossoms into

and many more holiday treats. This event is

an intimate friendship as these two people

truly one of San Clemente’s finest, an oppor-

from different backgrounds reveal fears, and

tunity to experience “village character” and

joys while dancing the Swing, Tango, Waltz,

reconnect with neighbors and friends.

Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, and Contemporary Dance.

DECEMBER 2 - 24 A CHRISTMAS CAROL SEGERSTORM STAGE Nineteenth-century London comes to life when your family joins The SCR family for the holidays. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come—and, as always, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.

DECEMBER 8, 9 THE NUTCRAKER

NEED DATE!

CASA ROMANTICA Performed in full by Orange County Ballet Theater

CHRISTMAS AT THE CASA

(OCBT), this holiday classic features choreography

CASA ROMANTICA

tailored to the Casa’s intimate and cozy Main Sa-

Annual Holiday Open House featuring a

lon. OCBT ’s home is with the award winning Dmitri

festively decorated Casa Romantica, live

Kulev Classical Ballet Academy (DKCBA) which has

music, choral groups, Santa, a talking tree,

grown to offer dance training from pre-ballet to pro-

kids crafts, décor and refreshments. In

fessional level (ballet) as well as modern, tap, jazz,

partnership with the City of San Clemente,

contemporary, character and lyrical genres.

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business directory DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS Redmond Orthodontics (949) 495-0600 redmondorthodontics.net

Shoreline Dental (949) 498-4110 shorelinedentalstudio.com

EDUCATION

Academy of Makeup Artistry (949) 413-8869 cammuamakeupschool.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Salt Life (714) 361-3822 saltlife.com

MORTGAGE

Amerifirst Financial Inc-Rodriguez Hazard Team (949) 421-6916 rodriguezhazardamerifirstloans.com

OTHER

San Clemente Lifestyle Magazine (949) 648-2686

REAL ESTATE

Hartanov Team (949) 422-3739 hartanovteam.com

Realty One Group- Lisa Adams (949) 338-2694 lisaadamsrealestate.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Sonny's Pizza & Pasta (949) 498-2540 sonnyspizza.com

TRAVEL & LEISURE Monarch Beach Resorts (949) 234-3900 monarchbeachresort.com

STORE NOW OPEN! VISIT OUR NEWEST LOCATION

157 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 (714) 361-3822

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Parting Thoughts

The Benefits of Honey WORDS SIDNEY LEO

Honey has been around for thousands of years and has been used in almost every culture around the world. Many people use it to sweeten food and beverages, but did you know honey is one of the top superfoods used to treat countless health conditions and boost overall health? Honey contains 18 amino acids, and it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties that help fend off harmful pathogens.

It can also be used to treat a wide-range of aliments such as healing wounds and burns, athlete’s foot, sore throats and even a hangover. Local honey taken for two months before allergy season can actually lessen allergies by helping your body grow accustomed to the pollen and immunizing your body against them.

Honey is great for your skin Did you know that raw organic honey is great for your skin too? Honey has natural antibacterial properties, so it is an effective acne treatment option, and it is loaded with antioxidants and enzymes, so it helps boost your skin’s immunity and fights free radicals to help slow down aging.

Honey is also very moisturizing and helps eliminate dead skin cells.

Try a honey mask with yogurt or fresh aloe for additional skin benefits.

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