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Thanksgiving To Go Enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal from The Cafe, Alma’s cozy lobby bar and restaurant that offers hearty California fare. Indulge in their Thanksgiving take-out offering which includes Parker Rolls with Whipped Butter with Sea Salt, Herbed Cornbread Stuffing, Garlic Confit Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Green Beans With Shallots, Tarragon, and Toasted Almonds, Cider and Herb Brined Roasted Turkey, House Made Cranberry Tangerine Chutney, Classic Turkey Gravy and Apple Crumb or Pumpkin Pie. Price: $250 (which feeds 4-6 people) How to Order: Email SANBD_FBOrders@concordhotels.com. Orders must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 22. Pick Up Details: Pick up Thanksgiving Day between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where to Go For Festive Holiday Decor Alma’s lobby transforms into a winter wonderland, fully outfitted with decor for the holidays including a towering Christmas tree adorned in gold and silver ornaments, festive floral garland hanging from the ceiling, and custom wreaths and lights throughout the space, making Alma a great place in the city to drink and eat to get into the holiday spirit. Check out the Lobby Bar or The Cafe for seasonal specials and more. Paw La La La La Pop-Up Pup Portrait Event Ahead of the local Gaslamp Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party on December 12, Alma will host a Paw La La La La Pop-Up Pup Portrait Event, from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., where guests can get a professional photo of of their family and their pet with Santa from Sit Stay Smile Pet Photo, along with a choice of one Poinsettia Mimosa or a non-alcoholic beverage from The Lobby Bar. Price: $10 per person (which includes digital photo for up to 2 pets, 1 complimentary Poinsettia Mimosa at The Lobby Bar, $5 valet parking) Book your ticket via EventBrite. 12 Days of Christmas Activations Alma will also offer exciting holiday programming such as ornament making, cookie decorating and Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt. Details via their website.

Found in many personal care products, "fragrance" can include hundreds of chemicals and it's hard to say whether those ingredients are safe, say experts. Here's how to choose healthier alternatives.