Need to unwind after a really long week at work? We’ve all had rough days, and sometimes you really need to take time out to just relax and get yourself centered and stress-free. There’s no better place to do that than at a day spa, and here in Anaheim we have some of the best you’ll find.

We’ve saved you the trouble of trying to decide where to go and picked out the best spas around town:

• Mandara Spa: This exotic spa offers the best treatments and staff you’ll find anywhere in town
• The BodyCenter Wellness Spa: Offers a wide variety of massage treatments to suit a variety of needs and issues
• Drift Spa: Expert spa with plenty of great package deals for you to try

Yes, you can’t go wrong with any of these great local day spas. Schedule yourself an appointment today and get some much needed rest and relaxation. You’ll be happy you did!

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Amazing art at the Art Crawl Experience!

Who loves a good time? I know that I do! It’s one of the main reasons I enjoy living in Anaheim. With so much to do, it can be hard to choose which events to attend. However, the upcoming Art Crawl Experience is something that you will not want to miss!

No matter if you are an expert when it comes to artwork or if you are just someone who enjoys art every once in awhile, the Art Crawl Experience is always a memorable event for all in attendance. The spectacular art’s festival takes place on the second Saturday quarterly in the Downtown Anaheim Arts District. The next event will be on Saturday, February 11, from 6 – 10 PM. The festival will feature breathtaking works of art, delicious food and beverages, and great live entertainment!

For more information, be sure to visit the Art Crawl Experience website today!

One of the best things about living in the city of Anaheim is all of the great attractions that are offered around the city. There is no shortage of great things to see and do! If you are into amusements, Anaheim has plenty of them! If you like museums, there are plenty of them! Looking for musicals or theater shows? There are a variety right here in Anaheim!

You are sure to find something that you love in Anaheim! Here are some of the best attractions around the city, courtesy of City Town Info:

Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:

The Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park

The Anaheim Museum

The Featherly Regional Park

The Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site

The Yorba Regional Park

Many others in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area

Other professional and college sports teams in and around Los Angeles

Sports teams include:

• The Angels of Anaheim, of Major League Baseball’s American League Western Division

The Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League

Enjoy amazing apartments at The Crossing Anaheim!

Are you thinking about moving out to the Anaheim area? Have you started looking for a place to live? Well if so, your search is about to end! Just take a trip over to The Crossing Anaheim!

The Crossing has luxurious and spacious apartments that you are going to love! It is also right next to all of the amazing restaurants, entertainment, and recreation venues all over Anaheim! Here is some more of what you can expect from The Crossing Anaheim:

Culinary Conveniences

• Contemporary hardwood cabinets
• Stainless steel sinks with pullout spray faucet
• Gas ranges and built-in microwaves
• ENERGY STAR^® qualified dishwashers and refrigerators with ice makers
• Floor-to-ceiling pantries
• Kitchen islands
• Premier Collection
  - Espresso wood cabinets
  - Stainless steel ENERGY STAR^® qualified appliances

Distinctive Finishes

• Granite slab countertops
• Two-tone paint with optional accent walls
• Hardwood-style plank flooring
• Oversized baseboards
• Raised ceilings
• Expansive windows
• Stylish pendant and track lighting

Tranquil Retreats

• Walk-in closets and mirrored
  wardrobe doors
• Oval tubs and/or showers
• Linen closets

Stylish Conveniences

• Large, open creative spaces
• ENERGY STAR^® qualified full-size front load HE washers and dryers
• Private patios or balconies with
  French doors
• Enclosed storage space
• Abundant phone, TV & high-speed
  data ports
• Central air conditioning and heating
• Dimmable lighting and motion sensors

Amenities will vary by floorplan and location.

For more information, visit the leasing office or call 877-719-4818.

If you love sports and a good time, you have to check out ESPNZone!

When it comes to nightlife, Anaheim has no shortage of it! There are a ton of great places to out out after dark and have a great time around the city! You can enjoy bars, shows, clubs, food, and much more! It’s one of the perks of living in Southern California! So, if you are a night owl and are ready to enjoy what Anaheim has to offer, check out these great ideas for a fun night out on the town, courtesy of the Anaheim Orange County website.

Battle of the Dance

2232 S. Harbor Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92802

714/740.1045

Battle of the Dance is a spectacular presentation of international performers, captivating dancers, and exquisite dining transporting you to the finest stages of Europe for unrivaled family entertainment. The 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art theatre is the perfect backdrop to an electrifying show and unparalleled entertainment experience that satisfies all the senses.

Downtown Disney® District, ESPN Zone

1545 Disneyland Dr.

Anaheim, CA 92802

714/300.ESPN (3776)

If you’re looking for the ultimate place in Anaheim to dine and watch your favorite games with friends and family, you’ve found it! ESPN Zone is for sports enthusiasts of all types and ages. Enjoy delicious American grill food while watching your favorite team on a 16-foot HD big screen and more than 120 new HDTVs. Then, make sure to visit the action-packed Sports Arena featuring 10,000 square feet of interactive games and attractions.

Heat Ultra Lounge

The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk

321 W. Katella Ave., Suite 214

Anaheim, CA 92802

714/776.4328

HEAT is the most upscale lounge to come to Orange County. It is beautiful in design with an inviting ambiance that is as hip and cool and sleek as it luxurious! The intoxicating design includes State of the Art lighting system, an incredible laser light show and a Funktion One sound system. With 3 huge bars and 2 DJ stations this venue can easily accommodate up to 800 guests.

Happy New Year!

Are you ready for the New Year? I hope so, because there are plenty of great New Year’s Eve celebrations around Anaheim. However, there is only one place you can ring in the New Year at 12 noon – at the Ring in the Noon Year New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Pretend City’s Children Museum!

This event is great for children and their families! Pretend that it is midnight 12 hours earlier during this great celebration! Here is what everyone can look forward to during Ring in the New Year:

•  Let’s Move: Rockin’Dance Party – Every hour as we countdown to the “Noon Year” we will have a dance party! Featuring the latest and greatest in party songs, you will enjoy moving and grooving in the Orange Plaza.

•  Colorful Cultures: What New Years is complete without the traditional party wear! Join us in the art studio to find color decorations to signify your New Year’s Resolution. For example, want to be more organized next year? Then you may want to use the color blue in decorating your party wear!

•  Sensational Story Time: The Night Before New Years- It’s the night before New Year’s and all through the house…? Come find out during this story time followed by a fun streamer making activity!

•  12:00p.m. Ring in the Noon Year! Join us in Orange Plaza as we ring in the New Year at Noon! This party comes complete with a countdown, ball drop, and dancing!

The event will cost $11 per guest and will last from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information, visit the City of Anaheim website!

Getting bored with the usual supermarket trips? Looking for the freshest, tastiest in organic produce? If this sounds like you, why not check out some local farmers’ markets in the Anaheim area?

Whether you’re looking for fresh lettuce and tomatoes for a tasty salad, or you’re looking for apples and grapes to have a snacks with your lunch, you can’t get better groceries than you’ll find at these great markets.  They’re all located close by The Crossing, for convenience and ease, as well.

• Orange Country Farmers Market: Located at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, and open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays
• Sam’s Farmers Market: Freshest produce and available at great prices you can’t resist; open every day from 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
• Fullerton Farmers Market: A short drive into Fullerton gets you quality produce; open every Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for evening shopping convenience.

Each of these great locations will provide you with superior produce that you and your family will love, so don’t hesitate to stop by sometime soon.

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Holiday fun at the Newport Beach Boat Parade!

Believe it or not, it’s almost time for the holidays! November has already arrived and December will be here in no time. Soon, the streets of Orange County will be decorated with beautiful lights and festive decorations. The holiday spirit won’t be restricted to the land, however! The holiday celebration will also be in full swing at the Newport Harbor during the 2011 Newport Beach Boat Parade!

The Newport Beach Boat parade is the biggest holiday event in Orange County, Los Angeles, and all of Southern California! It has been around for over 102 years, and this year’s event is sure to be one of the best! During the parade, homes, boats, yachts, docks, and more will be lit up with spectacular holiday decorations!

The parade will definitely get you in the holiday spirit, so be sure not to miss out on this great event! The parade will take place from December 14 through December 18, from 5:45 – 7:45 pm each night. For more information, call (949) 675-0551.

In Southern California, you can find cuisine from all over the world. That’s one of the most appealing things about living here: the mix of so many cultures and tastes. Because of that you can get a real sense of so many different cultures and what they’re all about, it makes for a great place to live.

If you want to know just how the level of diversity is, you can get a taste of it at Gendershe Cuisine in Anaheim. This restaurant serves some of the finest, most authentic Somalian/East African food you’ll find anywhere in the country. It’s a great restaurant with a lot of class and style, and the food is incredible. It’s unlike anything you’ve had before. It’s a versatile place to eat, as well, since they offer take out, dining in options, and delivery as well. They’d even be happy to cater your next big event.

Make it a point to try out Gendershe soon and see what they’re all about. There’s some truly delicious food waiting for you at this Anaheim restaurant, and we’re quite confident you won’t be disappointed.

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Now that Fall is in full swing, it won’t be long before the holiday season will be here and families all over America will be sitting down together to have a wonderful meal. Not everyone is quite so fortunate, however, and plenty of families will struggle through yet another season.

What’s good, though, is you can help! One of the simplest ways to help families in need in our area is to work with the Orange County Food Bank. This incredible organization distributes food to families all over Orange County that are in desperate need, providing 15 million pounds of food annually. Handing out all that food isn’t exactly easy, so they rely on volunteers to give their time at the food bank whenever possible. Volunteering your time at the food bank is a really great way to help out the community, and you’ll be making a difference in the lives of many people.

For those who can’t find time to volunteer, you can still help out by donating food like canned goods. They even accept monetary donations if you’d prefer to donate that way.

It doesn’t matter which way you decide to help so long as you make at least some contribution. Give back to the community and help make the world a little bit better place for a few unfortunate families this holiday season at the Orange County Food Bank.

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