3 Easy Ways To Make Father’s Day Special in Fullerton

Father’s Day is right around the corner and over the years dad have gotten a bad rap (and rightly so, men can be knuckle heads at times), but with the changing of the times Father’s have become far more active and involved in their children’s lives. If you have a fantastic dad, here are three easy ways to make Dads day great.

 

Let him know why is he great: compliments are always amazing and welcomed, but try giving dad specific praise. Tell him in detail why you love him and why he has been a great father.

 

No pressure: dads come in all shapes and sizes with different desires and personalities. So keep the day low pressure and do what dad might want to do. If you have an active dad, get up and go for a morning hike, or if dad would prefer to stay in, have breakfast on the couch and watch something on Netflix.

 

Stay in and cook: restaurants are typically busy on a Sunday and get even more packed on a special occasion. So just skip the lines and eat in. Dad will be sure to enjoy it.

How To Decorate Your Kitchen Table for Summer

If you are looking to add a pop of color into your apartment’s decor this summer, you don’t have to spent an arm and a leg at a home goods store. You can use a few simple ideas to spice up your tables. Here are three quick and simple ideas to try.

 

Flowers: the first tip to getting your kitchen table ready is to get your flowery centerpieces ready. Use a mason jar or old wine glass as a vase and pick up some flowers from your local shops. The centerpiece can easily cost less than $10 and still look great.

 

Table runners: Add in a table runner with a flowery pattern or bold pop of color like a neon blue or green. Table runners are cheap and you can change them out every other week.

 

Fun Events Going on Near Your Fullerton Home

Fullerton, CA has tons of activities for families and evening getaways for adults. You’ll never be lacking for things to do in Fullerton. Here are just a few of the events happening during the month of June:

North County Mini Maker Faire: The weekend of June 18th and 19th promises to have great fun for the family at the North County Mini Maker Faire. This year, The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum plays a part in the events with model railroad displays, wagon and train rides, and a clock and watch exhibit. There’s plenty to do and plenty to see at this Faire!

Another awesome family event is the free summer festival and car show. The event takes place on June 4th and has tons of fun for you to enjoy.

If you’re looking for nightlife activities, you’ll have plenty to choose from. A host of beer, wine, and food festivals are ongoing all month long. There’s also a dance party for singles being held on June 10th. The Awesome Dance Party! @ Boulevard 3 will be a great way to meet people if you’re new to the area.

There’s something for everyone in Fullerton, CA. You can find more information on current and upcoming events at the Fullerton City Guide.

Fullerton Food: Get A Burger From Pie Dog

Did you know that this Saturday, May 28 is national hamburger day? Well, now that you do, its time to clear your dinner schedule and enjoy a big juicy burger. Fullerton has a million great burger stands (there’s probably one on every corner) but you can get a regular old burger any day of the year. For national hamburger day, you might want to try something special and out of the ordinary. And there is no better place to get a quirky burger than at Pie Dog on commonwealth ave. The restaurant’s specialty is a massive burger topped with hot Cheetos and Mac & Cheese (yes, you read that correctly). If that combination isn’t your first choice in food, don’t judge it just yet, because it gets rave reviews on Yelp and just about any other review site. So if you are looking for a great burger this weekend, try:

 

Pie Dog

229 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number: (714) 681-1298

 

Spring Cleaning Tips: Where to get started?

Spring is almost over (summer starts next month), but before those late-night summer adventure start, you have to do a bit of work—spring cleaning. Giving your apartment a deep clean at least once a year is a great way to stay on track toward receiving your security deposit back. Here are three quick spring cleaning hacks to help you get started.

 

Towel on a broom: put a towel on top of a broom to help you clean tall our of teach places like ceiling and cobwebs growing in corners.

 

Salt on pans: if you have a pan that is being particular stubborn, use coarse salt to help scrubbing those thick food stains away.

 

Vinegar: use vinegar to clean window or door tracks. The vinegar will eat the gunk away and all you have to do is wipe it up

Attend an Andy Warhol exhibit in Fullerton

Andy Warhol has turned into one of the most famous artist in the last century. Over the course of his lifetime, Warhol created thousands of drawings, paintings and other works. If you are a fan of the legendary arts, the Fullerton Museum will be hosting “THE LATE DRAWINGS OF ANDY WARHOL 1973-1987” exhibit on May 21.

Here is a quick excerpt from the museum press release: “The late drawings from 1973 to 1987 employ a confident and fluid contour line to depict many of the same motifs of his iconic paintings: celebrity portraits, flowers and ads. Many of the drawings in this exhibition are on view for the first time.” If you are a fan, do not miss out on this wonderful art event.

 

When: Saturday, May 21, 2016

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92832

Contact: 714-738-6545

 

Mother’s Day Flower Shops Near Fullerton

Flowers, even though they are traditional and straightforward, are still a great and simple Mother’s Day gift to give to all the wonderful mothers in your life. The holiday is this Sunday May 8, and depending on when you are reading this, it might be too late to order something online, so you will have to actually buy flowers from a shop. Here is a quick list of three excellent and well-reviewed flower shops to try. Visit each location’s website (links provided) for detailed prices and Mother’s Day deals. Have fun and enjoy your mom during the weekend holiday.

 

King’s Flowers

1530 W Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA 92833

Phone number: (714) 992-2123

 

Accent On Flowers

1314 E Chapman Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number: (714) 525-2050

 

Creative Floral Designs

3141 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone number: (714) 854-1861

Saturday is National Takeback Day in Fullerton

On Saturday, April 30 2016 the Fullerton Police Department will be participating in National Takeback Day from 10 am to 2pm. The event is a nationwide campaign which allows individuals to “safely dispose of their pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products at the Police Department in a convenient, drive-through fashion, curbside on the Highland Ave. side of the Police Department.”

 

Drop off is free and open to the public and will be anonymous, which means no questions will be asked. So if you have any items that need disposing, please participate in this great safety community event.  For more information or to find out a specification of items that can be dropped off, please call (714) 738-6836. Many cities end up participating in this program, so even if you are not in this area, you can still find a local police department participating,

 

A Taste of Fullerton: Visit a Museum

There are a number of things to do on a lazy weekend in Fullerton, but why not try something out-of-the-box and educational like attending a museum. Fullerton has a few wonderful museums in the community that are both educational and entertaining. The city has a 9/11 memorial, along with botanical gardens, and historically museum. If you are looking to try something cultural or educational over the spring and summer months, here are three museums in Fullerton to visit. Entrance prices are typically affordable, but click the links for each location to find out detailed pricing information.

 

Fullerton Museum Center

301 N Pomona Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number(714) 738-6545

 

Fullerton 9/11 Memorial

863 Woods Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

 

Museum of North Orange County

301 N Pomona Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

Phone number(714) 738-6545

 

Best Fine Dining Spot in and around Fullerton

How often do you get to eat out at an expensive restaurant? Life is pretty busy and we rarely get to wine and dine with our friends or significant other. Most of the time when we eat out, it ends up being a fast food or a run of the mil restaurant. The next time you go out, why not put that hard-earned money to work and dine at an expensive four-star restaurant. Here is a quick list of three great places to try near Fullerton. Click on the links to get more information about pricing and menu options.

 

Summit House

2000 E Bastanchury Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835

Phone number: (714) 671-4111

 

Playground 2.0

220 E 4th St
Santa Ana, CA 92701

 

The Hobbit

2932 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92869

Phone number: (714) 997-1972