Best Santa Ana Pancake Breakfast Spots

Pancakes are amazing—well all know that. And  to make your day better, we have a list of three of the best spots in the Santa Ana area, but before we get to that, here are a few fun facts about pancakes. Did you know that the fastest marathon run while tossing pancakes is 3 hrs and 2 minutes and 27 seconds? Did you know that over 52 million eggs are used on national pancake day in the United States? Did you also know that the earliest record used of the expression “flat as a pancake” dates back to 1611? Well, now that you have pancakes on your brain, here is a quick list of three great spots to try near your Santa Ana apartment.

 

 

Gypsy Den

125 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Phone number: (714) 835-8840

 

Fantastic Cafe

1727 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 541-7997

 

Farmer Boys

2205 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 954-0750

 

Easter Egg Hunt At Cabrillo Park In Santa Ana

The Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana will be “reaching out to the community” this Easter with a weekend of fun-filled events featuring live music and a Gospel presentation. On Saturday, March 26 the church will host an Easter Egg hunt for children 12 and younger, beginning at 9am at Cabrillo park. The Easter festivities will continue the next day with a Sunday morning service at the Calvary Chapel location. If you are looking for a family-themed Easter event to attend, this is the place to be. Just remember to show up early, as the church is expecting a large turnout for the event. Have fun and enjoy the holiday.

 

 

Calvary Chapel

Saturday, March 26, 2016: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: Cabrillo Park 1820 E. Fruit St

Santa Ana, Orange County, 92705

http://calvarylife.org/visit/easter-at-calvary/

March Madness 101: What You Need to Know About the NCAA Tournament

No one is really an expert when it comes to March Madness, so if you will be joining an office pool or ESPN bracket challenge, there is no need to be intimidated. Sometimes randomly picking games can be just as good or better than actually knowing about the sport. If you are planning on jumping into March Madness and watching a few games, here are is a quick course on what you need to know.

Photo credit: CBS.com

Photo credit: CBS.com

 

 

The favorite: Michigan State may only be a No. 2 seed, but the Spartans are considered the favorite by the online sportsbooks.

 

Regions: the tournament is broken down to four different regions (North, West, South, East) with 1 to 16 rankings.

 

Final Four: all four No.1 seeds have made it to the Final Four only once in the tournament’s history.

 

Upsets: upsets happen all the time and every year a few underdogs advance into the later rounds which gets the sports world riled up.

 

 

Fullerton Bars: March Madness Games

March Madness is basketball heaven for the sports fan. A 64-team single elimination tournament with games happening nearly every day for two weeks straight. Kansas was installed as the No. 1 seed while Michigan State is the favorite to win the entire tournament. If you are not a sports fan and did not understand a word I just said, March Madness is still a great reason to hit up a bar with friends and enjoy the social aspect of the tournament. Here are three great sports bars that will be showing the games near your Fullerton apartment.

Big’s Fullerton

323 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number: (714) 526-4950

 

Stadium Tavern

305 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number: (714) 447-4200

 

The Bench Sports Bar

3159 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number: (714) 528-9150

 

How To Make a St. Patrick’s Day Martini

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday rich in tradition and lore, which is why American’s have adopted it as one of their own—also because we can color things green and drink on a weekday. If you are looking to make a few cocktails before your night out on St. Paddy’s Day, here is a quick Honeydew Martini recipe that will knock your socks offs. St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Thursday (March 17) this year, so do not drink too hard, because everyone still has work the next day.

 

Recipe

3 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce Midori

1/2 ounce triple sec

 

Mix the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and serve in a chilled martini glass. Also, do not forget to add an orange slice to garnish the cocktail. Drink up. Remember to stay responsible and never drink and drive. Just order an Uber instead.

Oscar Party Games Ideas and Tips

If you are hosting an Academy Awards party this Sunday, why not try adding a few games into the mix. Everyone loves to have a little fun and after a few cocktails, most of your guest will be ready to play. Here are a few game ideas to try.

 

 

Name that move: write lines from the nominated movies on an index card and have your guests try to figure out which quote belongs to which movie. The person with the most correct answers wins.

 

Baby picture match: print out baby pictures from the nominated actors and actresses and have your guests try to match the baby picture with the right actor.

 

Fantasy Oscars: fantasy football is huge right now, so flip the game on its side with fantasy Oscars. Have your guests pic three movies and then added up the Academy Awards each movie wins throughout the night. The person with the most points is the winner.

 

 

How To Deal With Construction Work Santa Ana

If there is construction work going on near your apartment complex, you might be ready to go insane. That loud noise can be draining. Here are a few tips for dealing with a construction zone near your Santa Ana apartment.

 

 

Rearrange furniture: more your furniture layout around to find the best way to absorb the loud noise coming from the outside. Something this small can make a huge difference.

 

Play light music: having some background music play can help your brain focus on something other than the loud jackhammering noise.

 

Hang fabrics or cork: use fabrics or cork as decorations to help absorb any sound coming from your walls or windows. Just be sure to make the decorations stylish and fun. Google a few cork pieces and try to recreate those.

Best Valentine’s Day Flowers In Santa Ana

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we are assuming you already have a dinner reservation, a nice outfit and the rest of the night planned out. All you really need is a gift and some chocolate, and what better Valentine’s Day gift than some flowers? Roses or any other arrangement can be traditional, but they still get the job done. Here are three flower shops near your Santa Ana apartment to try this weekend. Just be sure to order them in advanced since Valentine’s day gets busy and things might sell out.

 

Tropical Blossoms

13912 Ponderosa Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 508-8636

 

The Blooming Branch

3400 W MacArthur Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Phone number: (949) 612-5067

 

South Coast Wholesale Flowers

231 E Dyer
Santa Ana, CA 92707

Phone number: (714) 760-4621

 

 

Where To Watch the Super Bowl In Santa Ana

Super Bowl 50 is only days away and if you do not have a party to attend or will be hosting one yourself, now is the time to find a sports bar to watch it at. The matchup will feature a Denver Broncos versus Carolina Panthers battle led by Peyton Manning and Cam Newton. Manning has whispered that this season may be his last, so getting out and watching the legendary quarterback one more time is a must. Here is a quick list of three great sports bars to watch the game at.

 

Breakaway Sports Lounge and Eatery

2106 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 834-0943

 

Sports Zone Cafe & Nhau

4702 W 1st St
Santa Ana, CA 92703

Phone number: (714) 486-2609

 

Buffalo Wild Wings

3811 South Bristol Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Phone number: (714) 540-1737

 

Santa Ana Community Events and Activities

The City of Santa Ana offers an excellent library and park and rec program, which is a great way for resident to participate in a number of great activities. If you are looking to get more active in your community or meet new people, here is a quick list of a few great things going on in Santa Ana this weekend. For detailed information visit the Santa Ana community calendar at http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/todo/

 

Saturday, January 30

8:00am: LD Running & Fitness

10:00am: Drop- In Family Art Inventions

10:00am: Reading Buddy

10:00am: Scholarship Program

10:00am: Yoga

10:30am: Community Harvest at Jerome

10:30am: Gracie the Dog

11:00am: Family Reading & Play time

11:00am: Writing Winning Scholarship Essays

11:00am: Green Living & Harvest

1:00pm: The Nameless: GSRM Peer Support Group

1:30pm: Reading Buddy

2:00pm: Geometry Boot Camp

3:00pm: Teen Club

4:00pm: Teen Jams Music Program

4:00pm: Teen Civics

4:00pm: Zen Coloring & Holiday Crafts

5:00pm: Books to Movies