The most delicious event in Orange County (right here where our Anaheim apartment community is located) is going on right now. This is your chance to try the top 100 restaurants in our county without spending too much money.

Here at The Crossing, we can’t think of anything much better than this.

The prix fixe menus are priced at $10, $15 and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30 or $40 per person for dinner, so you can find a great meal at whatever budget fits your lifestyle. Go to the event’s website to see the list of participating restaurants.

Will you take part in Orange County Restaurant Week? If so, you better make your reservations now before the spots fill up and the week is over.

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North America’s largest pop-culture tour is coming to our city, Anahiem.

If you love movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, gaming, original art and collectibles, this is a really exciting event.

The headliners will be actor and comic writer Michael McMillian, actor John Schnieder, actor Adam West best known for the Batman TV series, actor Burt Ward, also part of the Batman TV series and actress Chase Masterson.

You will be able to meet many of your favorite comic creators and artists. Also, artists from the popular “World of Warcraft” adventures will be in attendance.

The Anaheim Convention Center will host this event. Hours are Friday, March 29, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get your tickets now. If you buy early, you’ll save money on the entrance fee.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality.

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Twitter is growing in popularity. We’ve got one here at The Crossing Anahiem. Do you?

Some people use the service to connect with others, some people use it to network or to find out about the current news while others use it to learn new things or as a combination of all these uses.

If you’d like to know a little more about L.A., the city you likely go to often, one Twitter handle you should follow is @LAHistory.

Los Angeles is a fascinating city…surely this is one of the reasons you chose to live so close to it in Anaheim.

The Awl points out that the great thing about this feed is that it tells stories, and I completely agree. You’ll get information packed tidbits that are intriguing and may inspire you to learn more about the history of L.A.

What Twitter accounts are your must-follows? Let us know on Facebook, or you can tweet us of course.

We’re an eco-friendly apartment community. The following are a few ways to deodorize your home with natural ingredients.

Essential oils are a great thing to have around. You should be able to find them at natural food stores, or in the Whole Foods stores nearby Anaheim. Peppermint, tea tree and lavender are all good oils to keep around. You can boil oil with a little water on stove for a little while to release its scent. Another thing you can do is to soak cotton balls in the oil and place them in unobtrusive places, including the bathroom.

If you’re having guests over, use things you probably have in your apartment kitchen: cinnamon, grated orange peel and more to make your place smell wonderful.

Don’t forget the power of baking soda as a deodorizer. You can put a bowl anywhere that you need to. Another good cleaning and deodorizing product is white vinegar.

The Crossing Anaheim hopes these eco-friendly tips help their apartment residents.

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Perhaps you practice yoga. Maybe you take advantage of the yoga studio here at our Anaheim apartment. Have you ever thought about how green your yoga might, or might not, be?

We’re an eco-friendly apartment community, so we want to consider these things.

Breathe Magazine has a quick article about this subject. Here are four things to consider:

1. Choose a green, eco-friendly mat made with non-toxic, biodegradable materials. Barefoot Yoga Co. makes some good ones, or for shopping local Crescent Moon Yoga located in Anaheim may have eco options.
2. Consider your consumption. You don’t have to have the latest, trendiest yoga gear to practice. This goes against the basic teachings of yoga.
3. Stay close to home so that you reduce the amount of energy you waste traveling. This one should be easy for our The Crossing Anaheim residents.
4. Be mindful of your diet. Many yogis opt for a vegetarian diet with a focus on whole and local foods.

How green is your yoga practice? Talk about it on Facebook.

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Winter Jam will take place on February 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This hip-hop event will feature T-Pain, Waka Flocka Flame, E40 , Too Short – YG and Bobby Brackins. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows:

• $91.50
• $71.50
• $51.50

Here is the Facebook event for Winter Jam. Already, about 40 people like this event. What about you? Do you think you’ll go?

Get your tickets now from Ticketmaster. You can also visit OC Weekly for a chance to win tickets to the Winter Jam.

Cooking from scratch in your apartment is fun and yummy, but sometimes you simply don’t have the time. One option that is available here in Anaheim for this situation is called Dream Dinners.

This company hopes to make people’s lives easier and continue the tradition of family meals (or meals with friends or maybe even apartment neighbors). They offer a monthly menu with recipes and pre-assembled dinners. These meals take less than 30 minutes to make. Figuring out exactly what you want to make and what you need can be confusing and time-consuming. They solve these problems for you, and you still get to enjoy the cooking experience.

Everything is fresh and pre-cut with main items and sides.

The one in Anaheim is located at 3484 E. Orangethorpe Ave. You can call them at 714-524-4560, or e-mail them at Orangethorpe_TustinCA@dreamdinners.com. This is only 2 miles away from our apartment community.

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Sometimes it takes me hours to fall asleep. I lie awake at night starring at my apartment ceiling wondering if I’ll ever fall asleep. Does this ever happen to you?

I’m sure it does at least every now and then. Some people have difficulty falling asleep every night, while others can’t find slumber when they are stressed. I don’t have an iPhone, but if you do, several apps exist that may help you out.

1. White Noise. This is a free app that makes sounds designed to help you fall asleep. Some people say this particular one doesn’t help as well as others. Different things work for different people, so you might want to try it out if you don’t want to pay.
2. Pzizz is another app that is a sleeping aid. You can also set and alarm with it.

How long does it normally take you to fall asleep in your apartment bed here at The Crossing Anaheim? Sleeping better makes living better. You should try to sleep eight hours per night in your apartment bed.

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