Get started reading this summer!

How do you like to spend your free time during the warm summer months? One great way to pass the time in the hot weather is settling down with a good book and doing some quality reading. Whether you want to just kick back in on your couch in your apartment or you decide to head down to the beach, nothing beats quietly enjoying a book during the summer.

Any part of doing some good summer reading is going to include looking for the right books, and you’ll find them at The Book Cellar in Anaheim. Their expert staff will help you find exactly what you’re looking for, and can make recommendations as well if you’re not quite sure what you want. Their selection is quite extensive, too, reaching across every genre and subject out there.

With great prices and deals, along with special programs like their daily discounts and birthday club, you’ll have a great book shopping experience at The Book Cellar. Open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday Through Friday plus special hours on Sunday means you can drop in just about any time and see what they have in store for you. Don’t hesitate to visit them soon and get your summer reading started soon!

Great Living Room Decor Tips!

Having a comfortable, cozy living room is absolutely vital for living in an apartment. Your living room is often the first room that visitors see, and it’s often where you get together to spend time in groups and do some fun socializing. Keeping your apartment well-decorated and giving off a fun and friendly vibe is extremely important for happy times.

So what can you do to keep your living room looking pleasant and inviting? We’ve got a few tips for you to consider if you’re going to invest in doing some decorating:

• Getting made-to-fit curtains for your windows is a great way to add flavor to the room
• Use a combination of lighting sources to keep the mood warm
• Magazines are a great way to find ideas for color and mood
• Consider what you like best, don’t worry about what your friends would like; it’s your apartment, not theirs

For more on these tips and other helpful hints for decorating your living room, go visit ApartmentIdeas.com to see what else you can do to add a little spice to your living room.

Great amenities at The Crossing Anaheim!

When searching for a great apartment community, you want to find one that has clean, spacious apartments with fun community events and great amenities. Well, The Crossing Anaheim has all of those things, and when it comes to amenities, you’ll be hard pressed to find better ones at any community in Anaheim! That is what makes The Crossing one of the best apartment communities in Anaheim!

If you are interested, you can talk to a friendly member of the staff by calling 877-719-4818. Until then, here are some of the great amenities that The Crossing has to offer:

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!

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.

Great NBA games are on the way!

Sports in Southern California is about to get fun again! The NBA Lockout has finally ended and the regular season is set to begin on Christmas Day! The best part is that the Lakers will be a part of the first game to kick off the season as they will visit the Kings, starting their journey to another title!

No matter if you are a Lakers, Clippers, or a fan of another team, you have to admit that it’s great to have the NBA back! Here are some of the best sports bars in Anaheim where you can catch all of the action of the new NBA Season!

JT Schmids

2610 East Katella Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-9200
Established in 1997 to offer Anaheim and Orange County a splendid variety of the finest and freshest Micro brews and cuisine available under one roof. J.T.’s offers cuisine from all corners of the world. The centerpiece of the kitchen is a wood burning brick oven, which generates gourmet pizza and other creations. JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery is located across from the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, in close proximity to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland.

National’s Sports Grill

450 N. State College
Orange, CA 92868
714/935-0300
Sports-themed restaurant serving American food. 15 beers on tap, 4 big screens, 63 TV monitors, 11 pool tables and electronic trivia game. Located across from Edison International Field, home of the Anaheim Angels. Open daily for lunch/dinner.

The Catch

1929 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-1829
The Catch Seafood Grill has been Orange County’s local favorite since 1979, serving only the freshest seafood from around the world, “Certified Angus” prime rib, pastas and California’s finest wines. Now open is the unique “Club Room” for your special event. Banquet capacity: 20-300 persons. Dress: Business/casual. Child’s menu. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. All major credit cards accepted

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.

So you finally found a company with a good job prospect and now it’s time to go in for the interview. First off, congratulations! Getting the interview is just the first step in the process, though, and so there’s still plenty of work that has to be done. There’s nothing more pivotal than having a great interview if you want to get the job, so it pays to know exactly what to do to assure success.

But what exactly do you do to make sure the interview goes as well as possible? Great question. For anyone who’ll be going to an important job interview soon, here’s a few helpful tips that will increase your chances of getting the job:

• Researching: The more you know about the company, the better prepared you’ll be to talk about how you can help the company and where you would fit in best.
• Etiquette: Maintaining eye contact, good posture, and being on time are essential to giving the right impression; don’t be too nervous or rigid, though.
• Ask questions: Make sure to ask a few questions towards the end of your interview; this shows that you’re truly interested in and engaged with the job.
• Professional attire: Dressing well is another part of giving a good impression, so look your best.

Following all these tips will definitely give you a better chance of landing that dream job, so keep them in mind when you’re preparing for the big day.

Anyone else know some good tips for landing a job at the interview? Leave a comment and share your knowledge!

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It might be new to you, but Improve Your Office Day is coming up this Tuesday, October 4th. This special holiday was organized to help encourage a happier, healthier work environment for office workers all across the country. Think about it; you could probably use a little extra cheer in your office, right?

One of the simplest ways you can make your office a lot more pleasant place to be is by doing some tidying up and decorating.Well-decorated work spaces are a happy work spaces, try a few simple ideas to see how much it can improve the demeanor of your desk and office:

• Organize your desk: Taking time to get your desk in order and cleaned up means  things will be easier to find
• Plants: Plants add lots of life and color to a work space, plus there’s added bonus of all that fresh air
• Start recycling: Aluminum cans and excess paper tend to pile up in office areas, so help the environment by recycling it all and encouraging your coworkers to do the same
• Art & images: Decorating with interesting pictures or images on your wall will make a work environment more lively and welcoming

Aren’t these ideas so easy? You’ll be surprised what a big, big difference these changes will make on your work spaces, and without much cost either. What’ve you got to lose by making a couple of these changes? Give it a shot and see home much it improves your office where you work in Anaheim.

Source: Freelanceswitch.com

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