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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
DIY Fall Crafts
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:16 AM
Fall is a great season to craft and decorate your house. Here are five
great do it yourself craft ideas to make your apartment ready for the
fall and winter seasons. Try them out this weekend to decorate for your
Halloween party.
While it's hard to deny the appeal of this season — the swirls of
colorful leaves drifting down to the ground, crisp air outside and cozy
fires inside, warm, spicy baking smells and the return of my beloved
Pumpkin Spice latte — I am and always will be a beach kid from the
golden coast and as such, you will always have to drag me kicking and
screaming away from my beloved summer.
In an effort to embrace the season at hand I've rounded up five great fall DIY projects. There, I'm feeling cozier already.
1. Acorn Wreath from Martha Stewart
2. Flaming Foliage Candles from Martha Stewart
3. Burlap Pumpkins from Thistlewood Farms
4. Wax Paper and Crayon Leaves from V and Co.
5. Maple Leaf Wreath from Chez Larsson via Apartment Therapy
For more information see Apartment Therapy.
While it's hard to deny the appeal of this season — the swirls of
colorful leaves drifting down to the ground, crisp air outside and cozy
fires inside, warm, spicy baking smells and the return of my beloved
Pumpkin Spice latte — I am and always will be a beach kid from the
golden coast and as such, you will always have to drag me kicking and
screaming away from my beloved summer.
In an effort to embrace the season at hand I've rounded up five great fall DIY projects. There, I'm feeling cozier already.
1. Acorn Wreath from Martha Stewart
2. Flaming Foliage Candles from Martha Stewart
3. Burlap Pumpkins from Thistlewood Farms
4. Wax Paper and Crayon Leaves from V and Co.
5. Maple Leaf Wreath from Chez Larsson via Apartment Therapy
For more information see Apartment Therapy.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
28 Angels
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:34 AM
This elementary school has many students, staff, and parents all looking out for cancer survivors. They donated their hair to locks of love. Keep reading to learn about this heart warming story.
Andrea Revell calls them her pink angels: the 28 students, staff and parents at La Costa Meadows (LCM) Elementary who decided to donate their hair to Locks of Love. The non-profit organization makes wigs for children battling cancer Hair was cut during a school assembly on October 12.
“It’s just awesome that they are doing this,” said Revell, a kindergarten teacher at LCM who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. “I had mammograms every year like I was supposed to. Nothing came up until 2009.”
Revell’s original pink angel is Renee Mone, a second grade teacher at
the school who jumped into action right after the diagnosis.
“Mrs. Revell is one of my very best friends,” said Mone. “I took her to chemotherapy and really started to see how a simple wig can make such a difference when someone is fighting cancer.”
So Mone decided to organize a Locks of Love event at LCM. She and her three daughters all donated their hair. Hundreds of people dressed in pink applauded as pony tails and braids were cut off. Revell and others who have either fought cancer or had a loved one afflicted, had the honor of doing the cutting.
The school’s office manager, Ana Ruiz, chopped off Mone’s hair. Ruiz was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
“This is just so amazing, to see all of these students and the staff being so generous,” said Ruiz.
After the cutting ceremony, five stylists gave the donors free hair cuts in the school cafeteria.
“Your beautiful hair can make such a difference,” said Mone. “It’s just hair to us but it’s a simple gift that can make someone else smile.”
For more information see the Carlsbad Patch.
Andrea Revell calls them her pink angels: the 28 students, staff and parents at La Costa Meadows (LCM) Elementary who decided to donate their hair to Locks of Love. The non-profit organization makes wigs for children battling cancer Hair was cut during a school assembly on October 12.
“It’s just awesome that they are doing this,” said Revell, a kindergarten teacher at LCM who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. “I had mammograms every year like I was supposed to. Nothing came up until 2009.”
Revell’s original pink angel is Renee Mone, a second grade teacher at
the school who jumped into action right after the diagnosis.“Mrs. Revell is one of my very best friends,” said Mone. “I took her to chemotherapy and really started to see how a simple wig can make such a difference when someone is fighting cancer.”
So Mone decided to organize a Locks of Love event at LCM. She and her three daughters all donated their hair. Hundreds of people dressed in pink applauded as pony tails and braids were cut off. Revell and others who have either fought cancer or had a loved one afflicted, had the honor of doing the cutting.
The school’s office manager, Ana Ruiz, chopped off Mone’s hair. Ruiz was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
“This is just so amazing, to see all of these students and the staff being so generous,” said Ruiz.
After the cutting ceremony, five stylists gave the donors free hair cuts in the school cafeteria.
“Your beautiful hair can make such a difference,” said Mone. “It’s just hair to us but it’s a simple gift that can make someone else smile.”
For more information see the Carlsbad Patch.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Free Admission for Kids
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:22 AM
This month your children can visit the many San Diego Museums for free with an Adult Paid Admission. Keep reading to find out more details!
Kids
are invited to explore San Diego’s diverse museums — for FREE! From
October 1 – 31, children ages 12 and under receive FREE admission with a
paid adult (limit 2) at any of our three-dozen participating museums.
Just download the coupon above and present it upon arrival.
Explore the hidden treasures of the ocean or the far reaches of outer space. Delve into local history, visual arts, botanical gardens, architectural treasures — and more! Note: This offer does not include special events/exhibits or field trips.
TIP: Some museums may need to collect your coupon, so print out several to have on hand.
For more information see San Diego Museums.
Kids
are invited to explore San Diego’s diverse museums — for FREE! From
October 1 – 31, children ages 12 and under receive FREE admission with a
paid adult (limit 2) at any of our three-dozen participating museums.
Just download the coupon above and present it upon arrival. Explore the hidden treasures of the ocean or the far reaches of outer space. Delve into local history, visual arts, botanical gardens, architectural treasures — and more! Note: This offer does not include special events/exhibits or field trips.
TIP: Some museums may need to collect your coupon, so print out several to have on hand.
Participating museums:
Barona Cultural Center & Museum
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
California Surf Museum
Coronado Museum of History & Art
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Gaslamp Museum at William H. Davis House
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Japanese Friendship Garden
La Jolla Historical Society
Living Coast Discovery Center
Lux Art Institute
Marston House Museum & Gardens
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Making Music
Museum of Photographic Arts
Oceanside Museum of Art
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (galleries only)
California Surf Museum
Coronado Museum of History & Art
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Gaslamp Museum at William H. Davis House
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Japanese Friendship Garden
La Jolla Historical Society
Living Coast Discovery Center
Lux Art Institute
Marston House Museum & Gardens
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Making Music
Museum of Photographic Arts
Oceanside Museum of Art
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (galleries only)
San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego Archaeological Center
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
San Diego History Center
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Man
The NAT (San Diego Natural History Museum)
The New Children’s Museum
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
Timken Museum of Art
USS Midway Museum
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
Visions Art Museum
Water Conservation Garden
Women’s Museum of California
San Diego Archaeological Center
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
San Diego History Center
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Man
The NAT (San Diego Natural History Museum)
The New Children’s Museum
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
Timken Museum of Art
USS Midway Museum
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
Visions Art Museum
Water Conservation Garden
Women’s Museum of California
For more information see San Diego Museums.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Domino's Pizza Grand Opening
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:48 AM
Today, from 3-8pm there will be a grand opening celebration at the new Dominos Pizza in Carlsbad. The store is the companies 9,999th store and features a brand new design. There is also a contest to see what guests can win the year's worth of pizza that is hidden in one of the 999 boxes in the store.
The newest Dominos Pizza to hit Carlsbad is also a milestone for the global company.
The new store located at 1854 Marron Drive, #102 is the company's 9,999th store and features the “Pizza Theater” design. According to Dominos, the new look includes, "a comfortable lobby, open area for viewing the pizza-making process, seating for in-store dining, and the ability to order from an in-store kiosk and track your carryout order electronically."
The new store is having a celebration Wednesday Sept. 26 from 3–8 p.m. There will
be pizza sampling, face-painters, a bounce house, prize wheel and more
entertainment. Customers and visitors will also have the chance
to select one of 999 boxes at the Carlsbad store. Inside each box will
be a certificate for a free food product and some lucky customers may
find a certificate for a year’s worth of free pizza.
Additionally, to celebrate the milestone, all stores in the San Diego market will be giving away free Handmade Pan Pizzas to the first 99 carryout customers who visit those locations on Wednesday.
Domino’s will also be making a donation of $9,999 to Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego.
Domino's Pizza also has a Carlsbad store located at 6986 El Camino Real.
For more information see Carlsbad Patch.
The newest Dominos Pizza to hit Carlsbad is also a milestone for the global company.
The new store located at 1854 Marron Drive, #102 is the company's 9,999th store and features the “Pizza Theater” design. According to Dominos, the new look includes, "a comfortable lobby, open area for viewing the pizza-making process, seating for in-store dining, and the ability to order from an in-store kiosk and track your carryout order electronically."
The new store is having a celebration Wednesday Sept. 26 from 3–8 p.m. There will
be pizza sampling, face-painters, a bounce house, prize wheel and more
entertainment. Customers and visitors will also have the chance
to select one of 999 boxes at the Carlsbad store. Inside each box will
be a certificate for a free food product and some lucky customers may
find a certificate for a year’s worth of free pizza.
Additionally, to celebrate the milestone, all stores in the San Diego market will be giving away free Handmade Pan Pizzas to the first 99 carryout customers who visit those locations on Wednesday.
Domino’s will also be making a donation of $9,999 to Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego.
Domino's Pizza also has a Carlsbad store located at 6986 El Camino Real.
For more information see Carlsbad Patch.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Haunted Hotels to Fast Cars
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:25 AM
Food, beer, and haunted attractions are just some of the things to do this weekend in San Diego. Check out these events and festivals happening throughout the area. From fast cars to the festival of beer, there is something for every member of your family this week.
Get ready to grub! San Diego Restaurant Week ends September 21 and
you do not want to miss out on the delicious meals and fabulous deals
being served up by over 180 local restaurants. Sample the signature
cuisine and sophisticated style that makes San Diego’s dining scene one
of the region’s top attractions.
From September 22-23, head down to Ski Beach in Mission Bay
between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to enjoy this FREE event showcasing the
cultures, food, crafts and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia and
Polynesia.
From September 22-23, enjoy the thrill of fast-paced auto racing and exhibitions at one of the most distinctive race track locations – Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation. San Diego Fleet Week’s marquee event will be held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or until the last race, and allows the general public a rare glimpse of the daily activities happening at the base as well as racing excitement.
On September 21, join your beer-loving brethren in downtown San Diego at the 18thannual San Diego Festival of Beer. Seventy-five local and regional brewers will be in attendance, providing samples and tastings of their signature and award-winning beers along with music, vendors, food booths and more.
Let the haunting begin! Starting on September 21, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter welcomes The Haunted Hotel back for another season of terror. Get ready to scream as you weave your way through Hollywood’s favorite horror films.
For more information see SanDiego.org
1. San Diego Restaurant Week
2. Annual Pacific Islander Festival
Picture courtesy of yelper Kaliloa O.
3. Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
From September 22-23, enjoy the thrill of fast-paced auto racing and exhibitions at one of the most distinctive race track locations – Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation. San Diego Fleet Week’s marquee event will be held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or until the last race, and allows the general public a rare glimpse of the daily activities happening at the base as well as racing excitement.
4. Festival of Beer
On September 21, join your beer-loving brethren in downtown San Diego at the 18thannual San Diego Festival of Beer. Seventy-five local and regional brewers will be in attendance, providing samples and tastings of their signature and award-winning beers along with music, vendors, food booths and more.
5. The Haunted Hotel
Let the haunting begin! Starting on September 21, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter welcomes The Haunted Hotel back for another season of terror. Get ready to scream as you weave your way through Hollywood’s favorite horror films.
For more information see SanDiego.org
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Frugal Ways to Welcome in Fall
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:42 AM
It is only the beginning of September, but fall will soon be here. No matter where you live there is some sort of change with the seasons and these tips will get your house ready too. Read below to learn how to get yours house ready for fall on a budget.
1. Switch out bed linens. As soon as the nighttime temperatures cooperate, ditch the summery coverlet for a heavier comforter or duvet. It's also a good time to turn your mattress, wash or replace any pillows that need it, and get your bed ready for snuggling down in colder weather. To save a few bucks, pick some cozy fall-hued fabrics, and make your own duvet! See our tips for more information: Tips for Sewing Your Own Duvet.
2. Consider switching out wall art. If you're like me and love to constantly rearrange artwork on your walls, make this a good time to try something new. I have lots of light, summery prints and illustrations that I'll trade out for a wall hanging--I have lots of quilts my grandmother made that would be perfect hanging over my mantle for the fall season. For a neat quilt-hanging idea, see How To: Hang a Quilt Artistically.
3. Add some candles--especially the fall-scented kind! Nothing says cozy like the glow and flicker of a flame; and for me, nothing says fall like apple pie and pumpkin scented candles in my living room and kitchen. It's an easy — and cheap — way to celebrate the scents of the season; I always pick out 5 or 6 little candles to kick off the first cool afternoon. Rather go a more DIY route? Check out 5 Simmer Pot Recipes To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall.
4. Rethink your throws and pillows for the sofa. I like to use some of my old quilts on the couch this time of year, and I'm also thinking about covering some of my throw pillows--maybe that worn out pair of corduroy pants would make a fantastic pillow cover! See How To: Sew an Envelope-Back Pillow Cover for ideas on making your own covers.
5. Ready your fireplace. If you use your wood-burning fireplace, give it a good clean and arrange some logs and kindling nearby. Or if you're like me, and have an unusable fireplace, give it a little glow of its own. Last year I arranged pumpkins and white lights; birch logs would also be nice! If you've also got a sealed-up fireplace, get some ideas with this post on Sprucing Up An Unused Fireplace.
6. Prepare doorways with a mud tray for boots. When the wet weather strikes — along with mud and lots of leaf litter — you'll be grateful you did! Here are seven boot trays to get you inspired: Practical to Pretty: 7 Boot Trays.
7. Speaking of doorways, try a new wreath — indoors or out! Use some bittersweet, or tuck leaves into a grapevine wreath. For some more ideas, see 5 DIY Ideas for Fall Wreaths.
8. Treat yourself to a new thermal mug and a fresh selection of teas. You could even make yourself a tea station, ready to go when the urge to indulge strikes. Need more direction in the tea department? Check out Tea Time: Everything You Need for a Perfect Cup.
9. Spruce up your table with some fall-hued table linens or fabrics. Dark, rich fabrics can add lots of warmth to the dining table. For inspiration, see our Table Linens for Fall Roundup.
10. Bring the outdoors in. I love to decorate with twigs and branches, and dried flowers from the end of summer. Bittersweet and chrysanthemums are also great ways to bring the fall colors indoors; for more ideas, see Setting the Autumn Table with Plants.
For more information see Apartment Therapy.
