Visit the Super Powers Exhibit in Orange County

Do your kids love superheros? Of course they do. Who DOESN’T love superhero? They’re empowering, noble and just plain cool! If your kids are superhero fanatics then be sure to stop by the Pretend City Children’s Museum this September. Through September 18th the museum will be hosting a Superhero exhibit that is open to the public and features a series of superhero skills test and zone for kids to challenge themselves and feel empowered. In addition to focusing on the superheroes of our imagination the exhibit promises to emphasize our everyday heroes such as doctors, scientists and educators, with a weekly program showcasing the heroes in our specific community.  If you have kids ready to unleash their inner superhero by conquering a zip-line, rope maze, wind tunnel and many more challenges, then is this the place to be!

Here is some basic information about the exhibit.

 

Daily through September 18th

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

$12.50

29 Hubble
Irvine, CA  92618
949-428-3900

Website

Visit the International Street Fair this Labor Day

Every Labor Day weekend the Orange International Street Fair takes over Old Towne Orange for a huge fair and marketplace. This year the event begins September 2nd and lasts until the 4th. The International fair sections broken down into various countries which will hosting food booths, art & crafts booths and games. Proceeds from the event go to various Orange County charities. This year 15 ethnicities with over 42 food booths will be featured for participants to enjoy. Here is a bit more information about the event.

 

Old Towne Orange

Plaza Square Park

Glassell St. and Chapman Ave.

Orange, CA 92866

(714) 633-4816

www.orangestreetfair.org

Date: September 2 – September 4, 2016

Tips For Owning a Plant If You Are Never Home

Owning a plant can be a bit of work. However, the greenery can really add to your home’s décor. If you are the busy type who doesn’t have time to care for a plant, here are three tips for those plant owners who are never home.

 

Dry plants: if you cannot commit to watering a plant on a daily basis, buy one that doesn’t need much water. Anything from a subtropical terrain will do just fine and last days without much care.

Low light plants: plants come in all shapes and sizes. If you have dimly lit apartment just purchase a plant that thrives in low light situations. A quick Google search will net you an entire list of options.

Dust: if you are going to leave a plant alone, be sure to dust it every once in a while. Dust particles can stop a plant from absorbing sunlight.

Which Sports Bars Will Be Showing the Olympics in Anaheim

Watching the Olympics at home with your cat isn’t much fun. If you are trying to get the most out of a sporting event, the best way to watch one (outside of actually being there) is at a sports bar with other fans. NBC will be producing over 6000 of Rio coverage on various channels and outlets, so just head over to a local sports bar and watch as many of the events as you can on a few big screens. Here are three bars in your neighborhood planning on showing the Olympics over the next few weeks.

 

Harvey’s Sports Bar

1732 S Euclid St

Anaheim, CA 92802

Phone number(714) 635-0462

 

Lopez & Lefty’s Sports Cantina

1759 S Claudina Way

Anaheim, CA 92805

Phone number(714) 300-0000

 

Primo Sports Bar & Grill

195 W Center St Promenade

Anaheim, CA 92805

Phone number(714) 490-0306

Participate in the 18th Swingin’ Art Crawl Experience

Are you ready to Celebrate the 18th Annual Swingin’ on the Promenade art festival? The event is hosted in conjunction with the Anaheim Art Crawl Experience. Each year on a starry summer evening, Center Street Promenade in Downtown Anaheim is turned into an outdoor 1940’s swing club. The “Art Crawl Experience” or “ACE” is a visually stunning and titillating event with an auditory explosive art walk and arts festival which takes place in Downtown Anaheim. If you are searching for a bit of culture in your life, this is the event to attend. Here is a bit more information. 

 

August 13, 2016

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

205 W Center St Prom, Anaheim, California 92805

(714) 956-3586

info@downtownanaheim.com

How To Save Money For a Weekend Trip

Weekend trips are awesome, but they can get expensive very quickly. If you have a trip coming up, but are looking for ways to save money, here are a few tips to try.

Cut the coffee and snacks: buying coffee and snacks every day can add up quickly. Starbucks coffee can cost $5 to $6 and snacks can be just the same. Stopping the coffee for a few months can add a few extra hundred for your trip.

 

Eat at home more often: eating at home more often is another quick way to save loads of money. Meals can cost $10 to $20 a pop, depending on where you eat, and stopping that habit can also save a few hundred dollars.

 

Be flexible with your destination: many travel sites offer discounts and deals for various locations. If you are flexible with your destination, you can score a great deal. So let your destination choose you.

Visit the OC Fair This Summer Through August

The 2016 OC Fair is finally here. If you are looking for ways to spend a hot summer day, there may be nothing better than a day at the fair. The event runs from now until August 14 and is open from 10 am to midnight on most days. General admission tickets start at $12 per person, but the fair runs various discounts. On the weekends, patrons can get an early bird discount by showing up between 10 and 11am. Tickets will cost only $3 during that time slot. However, there will be various other discounts during the week, so be sure to take advantage of those deals.

For more information on discounted prices and other details about the fair, visit: http://www.ocfair.com/2016/discounts/promotions.asp . If you are looking to skip out on the crazy parking situation, a $2 bus shuttle will be provided at various locations in Orange County.

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

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