Okay, let’s be honest. We all love a great dessert find. What better time to indulge your sweet tooth than summertime? We compiled a list of all our favorite dessert places around Anaheim. Now all you have to do is decide what you’re craving.

Feeling indulgent? Check out these local finds around Anaheim.

If you’re a chocolate fiend, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is the place for you. Here you will get to watch some of the most delicious chocolate treats get made-and a free sample! If you love chocolate but want more variety to please your sweet tooth, head to Marceline’s Confectionery. Located in Downtown Disney, this sweet stop has something for everyone. You even get to watch some of the decadent desserts being made.

Feed your cupcake craving by visiting Patty’s Cakes and Desserts. Try a cupcake for $3 or a small cake for the whole group for $27. Stop by See’s Candies for a timeless treat. Here you’ll find lollipops, truffles and assortments of chocolate.

We know where we will be stopping by to get our dessert fix. Now we want to know yours. What’s your favorite dessert shop in Anaheim? We want to know!

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Tired of your job? Got laid off and need to find a new one? Job searching has always been a very difficult task, and can be really stressful on you. The good news is the Internet is taking some of the stress and pain out of job searching, giving you quick access to employers and making it a lot easier to send out resumes and find jobs that fit your skills and talents.

For instance, try looking around for jobs at Anaheim Careers. This extensive web site has tens of thousands of listings for jobs in Anaheim, spanning across every industry and career you can think of. Search by job type, location, or field and see what you can find. No matter what your expertise or career path, there’s bound to be something there for you!

Stop wasting away at that job that leaves you feeling unfulfilled and your wallet empty. Start your life anew with a new job and see the difference it can make in your daily life! Good luck and happy job hunting!

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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 3 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!

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After the rousing success of last year’s event, the OC Foodie Fest is back on again this year and it’s time to start planning! This incredible event features dozens of food trucks from all over the area, serving some of the most delicious foods and snacks you will find anywhere. So mark your calendars and get ready to attend this incredible festival next month on Saturday, August 27th.

This unique fest will feature, besides all the food, live bands and entertainment, a special car show, independent vendors, dancing, art sales and charity events as well! It’s being held at Anaheim Stadium, and there will undoubtedly be thousands in attendance, so count on this being one of the biggest parties you’ll find in Anaheim.

General admission tickets are $12, or $30 for a family of four. You can also purchase exclusive VIP tickets that allow for early entry and other great additions like t-shirts and goodie bags. To make sure you get your ticket, be sure to buy online and save time as well.

Make your plans now to attend this awesome event in August, and we’ll hopefully see you there!

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In the warm summer months, we know lots of people are going to be out enjoying the nice weather outside. From grilling outdoors to just laying in the sun and soaking up rays, it’s always important to emphasize safety and awareness, and The Crossing Apartments want you to be safe while having fun.  No matter what you decide to do, here are a few tips to do just that:

Barbecue Safety

• Before using a gas grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line. Follow Manufactures instructions for lighting
• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.
• Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because the flame can flashback up into the container and explode.
• Use long handled grilling tools for safer grilling.
• Dispose of hot coals properly – douse them with plenty of water, and stir them to ensure that the fire is out. Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers.
• Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas – carbon monoxide could be produced.

Campfire Safety

• Build campfires where they will not spread, away from dry grass and leaves.
• Keep campfires small, and don’t let them get out of hand.
• Keep plenty of water and a shovel around to douse the fire when you’re done. Stir it and douse it again with water.
• Never leave campfires unattended.
• Never build a fire without having the equipment and ability to extinguish it.

Sun Safety

• Wear sunglasses that block UV rays – Make sure that the labels ensure 100% UV protection.
• Use Sunscreen Consistantly – Apply every one or two hours to be safe
• Wear a hat
• Check Medication -  Some medications increase the skin’s sensitivity to UV rays, this can cause skin to burn easily.

Just remember all these helpful tips, and you’ll be safe in the sun all summer!

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Located just 15 minutes away from The Crossing Anaheim apartment community is the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park. The Santa Ana Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a giant anteater. Giant anteaters are found in the tropical forests and grasslands of Central and South America. They are considered vulnerable in the wild due to habitat loss and hunting. this birth has been highly anticipated by Zoo staff.  The baby will ride around on its mother’s back up to 10 months while growing to over half her size. The baby will nurse for approximately six months after that it will eat the specially designed food for insect eating animals. In the wild, anteaters may eat up to 30,000 ants and termites a day.

The Santa Ana Zoo acquired giant anteaters in 2009 from a partner facility in South America with the help of donations from the UC Irvine Alumni Association and the Mike Schroeder Family. This is the first birth of this species at the Santa Ana Zoo and was a collaborative effort of the Species Survival Plan Program through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The mission of the Species Survival Plan Program is to manage and conserve select threatened or endangered species through the cooperation of AZA-accredited Zoos and Aquariums.

For more information about the baby anteater or other newborn animals please visit the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.

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Did you know that the city of Anaheim has an application for smart phones? Now at your own fingertips The Crossing apartment residents can access an up to date listing of the all the fun events going on in the city, as well as contact information and even a map. Residents can request city services, learn more about volunteering opportunities and request services based on their precise location by either uploading a photo or selecting the location directly from their GPS. Need to leave a comment or ask a question? Do so with ease, simply submit your email address along with your comment or question and someone will respond to you. Looking for city services such as the location of the nearest community center? Need Information on how to pay your bill online? The City information screen will answer your questions. If you have a question for city hall and need to speak with a live person, you have that option as well. Simply touch the 311 button to be connected with a representative.  This application is available for both iPhone and Android users.  Save time with My Anaheim. Download it today to get started!

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Have you visited Kickstarter.com yet? This revolutionary, fantastic web site is geared towards helping people find money for all sorts of interesting and compelling projects. Visitors to the site can browse through all sorts of different projects from video games to books and movies to inventions and gadgets.

There are thousands of projects going on in the Orange County area, and you can check them out and make a donation. Look at some of these neat projects that you can donate to:

• Three Goats Gruff: A children’s book being written by a local author
• Canvas by Callas: This artist is trying to start a small business making canvas for painting and other arts at an affordable price
• Metal Soldiers: Sci-fi short animation film featuring robots and lots of action

These are only just a very small sampling of the projects you can find on Kickstarter, so head over there today and find a project that interests you and consider making a donation today!

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Getting ready to hit the links? Got the urge to go outside and enjoy a nice, relaxing round of golf? OK, maybe it’s not so relaxing if you’re swing is off… Well either way, the good news is there are so many bright, beautiful courses in the Anaheim area that will challenge you and offer you unique golfing experiences.

With so many to choose from, though, we thought you might want a little help in deciding where to go. We’ve picked out some of our favorite courses and clubs nearby, and we hope you’ll stop in sometime to any of these great places:

• Black Gold Golf: Favored by national magazine Golf Digest, this club is an absolute classic; book your tee times online!
• Coyote Hills: Highly rated country club offers picturesque holes and quiet, serene play year round
• Dad Miller: This public course is certainly challenging and offers an accessible alternative for the casual player
• Los Coyotes Country Club: Comfortable club that offers all the amenities at an affordable price

All these courses and clubs are no more than a half our drive from The Crossing, and would make a perfect weekend retreat to help you unwind from work. Give one of these fine establishments a call today and set up your tee time.

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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 closeby 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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