3 Quick and Simple BBQ Tips

Are you planning on grill out this summer? But you aren’t a BBQ-ing expert? Well there is no need to worry because grilling is much easier than you’d expect. Here are three quick and simple BBQ-ing tips to try in your apartment this summer.

Don’t pierce the meat.  Making holes in the meat will only allow the juices to escape during the cooking process. Just take your time and let the meat cook properly.

Wait on the sauces: wait until the final five to 10 minutes of cooking to apply the glazes and sauces to your meat. Do it sooner will only cause it to blackening because of the sugar in the sauce.

Don’t make rare hamburgers: many people love their meats rare, but ground beef has much more bacteria and should be cooked thoroughly.

Fun Things To Do In Anaheim This Summer

Summer is about getting out of your comfort zone and exploring life. Sometimes we get so caught up with work or school and forget to enjoy the things around you. If you are looking for some fun this summer, here are a few great things to try near your Santa Ana apartment.

 

MUZEO. A small museum with rotating exhibits, events, and various fun lectures. The museum focuses on history, arts, and culture. Adults tickets: $10, Kids tickets: $6. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd. Street parking free for 2 hours. Tel: 714-956-8936

 

Flightdeck: Are you ready for some adventure? The flightdeck is the experience of a lifetime. Learn how to pilot a combat plane or fly a Boeing. Cost: start at $49. Tel: 714-937-1511

 

Public Skating at The Rinks. Want to skate at the Anaheim Ducks practice facility? Then try out the public skating at the Rinks. Cost: $10 300 W. Lincoln Ave. Tel 714.535.7465

 

Anaheim Concerts in the Park Series

Why pay for a concert this summer when there will be a host of free options across the city of Anaheim? The parks and rec department will be hosting a series of free tribute band shows every Thursday at 6:30pm at Ronald Reagan Park. If you are planning on attending, be sure to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic basket to enjoy the fun. Here is a quick look at the concert schedule which begins July 14.

 

2016 Concerts Dates

July 14, 2016 80z All Stars, 6:30 p.m.

Complete tribute act

 

July 21, 2016 Born Jovi

Tribute to Bon Jovi

 

July 28, 2016 The Petty Breakers

Tribute to Tom Petty

 

August 4, 2016 DSB (Don’t Stop Believin’)

Tribute to Journey

 

Concerts in the Canyon Held on Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Free

Ronald Reagan Park

945 S. Weir Canyon Rd.

Anaheim, CA

anaheim.net

 

Simple and Affordable Father’s Day Gifts To Get Dad

Deciding on a gift for dad this Father’s Day can be tough. Ties and coffee mugs are a bit boring, but getting him a new iPad or other great piece of technology is too expensive. If you are stumped about what to get dad, here are a few simple and affordable ideas.

 

Bluetooth speakers: if you are trying to bring dad into the future, try going with Bluetooth speakers or headphones. The gift starts in the $20 range and you can find something awesome and affordable on Amazon.

 

Audible: if dad loves to read but doesn’t have the time, get him a monthly subscription to Audible.com. The website is a subscription service to an audiobook site. Price start at $8 a month and members can download a new book every month.

 

Apps: most dads are barely discovering the awesomeness of apps, so get dad an iTunes or Google Store gift card. The gift is simple, but dad will love it.

 

Summer Apartment Makeover Tips

Giving you apartment makeover this summer doesn’t have to be a difficult or expensive undertaking. All you have to do is put your DIY hat on and use a little elbow grease. Here are a few tips for getting started.

 

Colors: dark colors and tones are food the winter and fall. Summer and spring inspired bright and bold colors that get people energized and ready to move.

 

Paint: if you home is filled with dark tones, you don’t have to run out and buy new furniture or paint all the walls. Instead repaint the furniture that you have. Coffee tables are the perfect candidate for a summer paint job.

 

Outdoors: the key to creating a summer inspired décor is to let nature be your guide. Bring the outdoors inside with flowers, plants and woods.

Anaheim Burgers: Where To Get The Best Meal

Everyone has difference taste when it comes to hamburgers. Some people stick to the dollar menu at McDonalds or Burger king, others love mom-and-pop shops, while still others only eat burgers from high end steak houses with Kobe beef on the menu. Either way, this weekend is national hamburger day, so take a trek to your favorite burger stand (no matter how cheap or expensive it may be) and enjoy a great burger. If you don’t have a favorite place in Anaheim or want to try something new, here are three great locations to try near your apartment.

Burger Monster

Anaheim, CA 92805

Phone number: (714) 886-9627

Aléa Cafe

3371 Miraloma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806

Phone number: (714) 993-5198

 

Angelos Hamburgers

511 S State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806

Phone number: (714) 533-1401

 

Putting Together a Spring Cleaning Plan of Attack

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a huge chore that stresses you out and overwhelms your entire household. If you approach it with a plan of attack and stay organized, spring cleaning can be a breeze. Here are a few tips for coming up with a great plan.

Take your time: the key to getting through the spring cleaning process is to take your time. Do one room a weekend, or if you have more time, one room a day. But do not stress out.

 

Declutter: while you are cleaning, also take the time to downsize and declutter. What good does it do to clean your apartment but have an unorganized messed all over the place.

 

Appliances: one area that often gets overlooked during spring cleaning is large appliances. Most will have a self-cleaning mode, but it they do not, you can run some vinegar and water through the system to get it clean.

Attend the Downtown Anaheim Farmer’s Market and Fair

Even though summer is not official here just yet, it in Southern California May might as well be summer. And since the weather has been great over the last few weeks, now is the time to go out and enjoy a fun day in Anaheim. Farmer’s market and street fair season is officially upon us and beginning now until the end of summer the city of Anaheim will host a California certified farmers’ market and street fair. The event will feature local artisans, gourmet foods, a street fair with live music and shopping.

The fair will begin at 11 am every Thursday and last until 4pm. The event will take place at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street in Anaheim. Here is a bit more information if you are planning to attend.

 

Admission Price: Free

Contact Info: (714) 956-3586

West Center Street Promenade

Anaheim, CA 92805

http://www.downtownanaheim.com/downtownanaheimfarmersmarket

 

 

Where To Get Mother’s Day Flowers In Anaheim

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t already gotten a gift for all the special moms in your life, what are you waiting for? The holiday is this Sunday, May 8th, and the simplest way to get a great gift is by purchasing flowers. It might be too late to order a bouquet online, so you can pick some up at a gas station, or actually go into a shop and get something nice. Here is a quick list of three flower shops near your Anaheim apartment.

 

Sarah’s Flowers

30 E Orangethorpe Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801

Phone number: (714) 992-5272

 

 

Avante Gardens Florist

843 S State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806

Phone number: (714) 635-4800

 

 

Bella Blooms

2221 E Winston Rd
Anaheim, CA 92806

Phone number: (714) 721-3976

Where To Eat and Drink This Cinco de Mayo Near Anaheim

The drinking holidays come hard and fast when you live in Southern California. St. Patrick’s Day was only a month ago, and now Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. This year the holiday falls on a Thursday (of next week) and if you are looking to celebrate with an authentic Mexican experience, the easiest way is to find a great restaurant or bar. The holiday is much more than drinking and visiting a Mexican restaurant will provide you with the right atmosphere and experience. Here are three great locations that will be hosting Cinco de Mayo festivities next week.

 

Matador Cantina

111 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number: (714) 871-8226

 

Avila’s El Ranchito

182 S Orange St
Orange, CA 92866

Phone number: (714) 516-1000

 

 

Green Cactus

1101 W Lincoln Ave
Anaheim, CA 92805

Phone number: (714) 603-7856