How To Create the Perfect Summer Centerpiece In Your Santa Ana Apartment

Creating a upscale summer look in your apartment doesn’t have to cost an arm-and-a-leg and only takes a little elbow grease and some DIY skill. If you are looking to mix things up in your apartment for the summer, the easiest place to start is with an eye popping centerpiece which you can place on your kitchen table or side tables in the living room (if you don’t have a side table, run out and get some).

One fun trend that will be popping up this summer is an edible centerpiece. Grab a clear vase and put some distilled water inside and add a vegetable with its leafy green steams still attached. Try carrots. The visual of carrots in a glass vase will look stunning and add a great summer vibe to your table. You can also fill the vase with apples, tomatoes or anything other edible object you like.

Fun June Activity: The Atomic Ballroom

Summer is approaching and it’s time to start thinking about fun activities to do! If you are a fan of dancing or would like to learn how to dance, come out and enjoy some great dance lessons being held at the Atomic Ballroom!

The Atomic Ballroom is one of the cornerstone swing venues of Orange County. This venue is attended by dancers of a wide variety of skill levels. On Tuesdays there is the Balboa Ballroom , with lessons starting at 6:30pm, with real dancing starting at 8:30. On Fridays, Atomic hosts “The most popular Swing night in Southern California”,with lessons at 7PM at dancing at 8:30PM. Included with admission on Fridays is Blues dancing upstairs from 10PM to 1AM!

If you live in Santa Ana or nearby Orange County cities, Don’t miss our on having a swinging good time! For more information about the Atomic Ballroom can be found on their website http://www.atomicballroom.com/

 

Santa Ana’s Best Burger Stands In Town

Would you like a burger? Now you have an excuse to grab one (especially if you have been trying to be healthy) because this weekend is national hamburger day—its on Saturday. Hamburgers are so good they should probably have their own month, or week at least, but getting an entire day is a start. If you are looking to celebrate with a tasty burger and fries this weekend, here is a quick look at three of the best places near your Santa Ana apartment. Click the links provided to get a little more information and reviews from Yelp.

The BurgerStop

2302 S Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707

Phone number: (714) 557-2835

 

Rockfire Grill

1945 E17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 564-0545

 

Charlie’s Best Burger

140 S Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Phone number: (714) 836-9300

Awesome Spring Cleaning Hacks

Spring cleaning isn’t on the top of most people’s today list, unless you absolutely love cleaning, but it’s still something that has to be done. If you are planning to spring clean over the new few weeks, here are three hacks for making thing easier:

Sponge care: if you only have one sponge and no time to get another one, disinfect it by ringing it out and putting it in the microwave on high for one minute.

 

Garbage disposal: throw lemon peels, salt and ice into the disposal. The lemon will work on the smell, while the salt and ice will get rid of the grime and gunk.

 

Wax the stove top: after you have completely cleaned your stove top, but some car wax on it. The wax will not only keep it shiny, but also make cleaning it after easier.

 

See Tech N9ne at the Observatory Santa Ana

Are you looking to up your concert game this summer? Well, the place to be is the Observatory in Santa Ana. The venue will be hosting a wide variety of concerts on a weekly basis over the next few months, so if you are looking to stay busy this summer with fun-filled events, these are the concerts to attend. Tech N9ne, who has made 10 studio albums will be playing during the month of May. If you are looking to purchase tickets or get a full calendar of concerts, click the link for the OC register to get filled in. Prices for the concerts are typically cheap and affordable and can be purchased for less than $20. Enjoy the summer and have a great time at a concert.

http://event.ocregister.com/santaana/events/tech-n9ne-/E0-001-089875292-9

 

The Observatory

3503 South Harbor Boulevard

Santa Ana, CA 92704

Mother’s Day Dinner Locations Near Santa Ana

There are many things to do with your mom this Mother’ Day (it’s on Sunday by the way). You can have a picnic, go for a hike, spend time reminiscing over old photos, but the one thing you cannot do is let mom cook her own meal on Mother’s Day. Instead take mom out for an extravagant meal in Santa Ana and make her feel special this holiday. Here is a quick list of three well-review restaurants to try this weekend in Santa Ana. However, just be sure to make your reservations now as the holiday can be a busy one for restaurants.

Tan Cang Newport Seafood

4411 W 1st St
Santa Ana, CA 92703

Phone number: (714) 531-5146

 

El Calamar

315 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Phone number: (714) 664-8815

 

Bella Cuba

3940 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Phone number: (714) 545-5711

 

Attend the 8th Annual OC Beer Festival

Who doesn’t love a good beer fest? The festival is always a fun time filled with great tasting international and domestic brews, great food and a great time to be had by all. Last year’s beer fest sold out and produced a record number of attendees and 2016’s event is expected to be even bigger and better. The festival will feature dozens of beers, food trucks live entertainment and much more. If you are looking to have a little fun this May get more info or purchase tickets: https://www.facebook.com/ocbeerfest Have fun and enjoy a day of beer and food. What’s not to love?

WHEN

Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT) – Add to Calendar

WHERE

The Phoenix Club – 1340 South Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

 

Santa Ana Events: Get Ready for the Cinco De Mayo Festival

May is nearly over and that can only mean one thing? Time to prepare for Cinco de Mayo!! The city of Santa Ana will be hosting its 17th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival which is a two-day event held every year during the holiday. This year the festival will begin on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday May 1st, 2016. Every year the festival attracts over 150,000 attendees ready to enjoy the city and have a great time.

 

The festival will feature a carnival, live entertainment, wonderful Mexican food, games, desserts and other amazing food and activities. If you are looking to attend a Cinco de Mayo event, mark this festival on your calendar. For more information, visit: http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/parks/cinco/default.asp . Just be sure to show up early since the festival typically gets packed early. Have fun and enjoy the holiday.

 

 

Where To Wine and Dine Near Santa Ana

Are you looking to get a break from life and wine and dine in Santa Ana? Nowadays you can walk into a restaurant for dinner with shorts and a tee shirt and no one will think twice. Sometimes its nice to get dressed up and have a wonderful meal at an upscale restaurant. If you are looking for such an experience, Santa Ana has quite a few fine dining locations. Of course, you will have to fork out a bit of extra money for the meal, but the food will be well worth it. Click on the links for each restaurant for pricing and menu info. Enjoy your meal.

 

 

Morton’s The Steakhouse

1641 W Sunflower Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Phone number: (714) 444-4834

 

Playground 2.0

220 E 4th St
Santa Ana, CA 92701

 

Antonello Ristorante

3800 Plaza Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Phone number: (714) 751-7153

Best Running Locations In Santa Ana

Running can be one of the most therapeutic exercises around. Getting out on a trail and enjoying nature or even the city streets, can be a great stress reliever and excellent way to center yourself after a long day of work. Even if you are not necessarily trying to get fit or lose weight, running can still be an important part of you daily routine. If you are looking to go for a run soon, here is a quick list of three great running locations to try near your Santa ana apartment.

 

 

Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature

510 E Memory Ln
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 647-6904

 

Santa Ana River Trail

W Orangewood Ave
Orange, CA 92868

Phone number: (714) 555-5555

 

Upper Newport Bay

2301 University Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone number: (949) 923-2290