Visit the Heritage Museum in Santa Ana this Summer

Do you know that dinosaurs used to roam Santa Ana? Well, not literally Santa Ana, but millions of years ago dinosaurs were native to Orange County and the surrounding area. If you have kids or just want to know more about these awesome creatures, come visit the Heritage Museum this summer for its dinosaur exhibit. The museum will provide FREE activities involving archaeology, paleontology, and history among other things. There will also be a kid’s zone, guided hikes and fun lectures for kids and adults of all ages. Do not miss out on this amazing summer event. Here is a bit more info about the dinosaur themed event:

 

Sunday, July 17, 2016: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Heritage Museum Of Orange County

3101 W. Harvard Street

Santa Ana, California, 92704

Phone: (714) 540-0404

 

 

Watch Othello In the Park This Summer in Santa Ana

Are you a fan of classic literature? Do you love plays? Is Shakespeare your go-to author when you have a desire to read? Well, this summer, the Santa Ana parks and recs department in conjunction with Shakespeare by the sea will present the literary classic, Othello, directed by Stephanie Coltrin. The legendary Shakespearean play will be held at Birch Park in July. The parks department encourages residents to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics foods for this wonderful and FREE event.

Shakespeare in the park is expected to be a magical evening where the audience is transformed back to Victorian times and enjoys one of the greatest plays ever written. Admission is free of charge, but seating space is on a first-come first-serve basis, so be sure to show up early.

 

When

Thursday, July 28 at 7pm

Birch Park

210 N. Birch St.

 

Three Great Subscription Services To Gift Dad This Father’s Day

The internet has changed the way we shop and purchase gifts for our loved ones. Nowadays monthly memberships are all the rage and great services can be delivered straight to your front door. If you are looking for something awesome this Father’s Day, here are three services to gift dad:

 

Audible: is a monthly audiobook club membership that allows subscribers to download audio books on a monthly basis. Prices start at $7.95

 

Dollar Shave Club: if your dad has a beard or mustache, get him a membership at the Dollar Shave Club. Shave kits will be delivered to your dad on a monthly basis and prices can be cheaper than $10.

 

Beer of the Month Club: this is a fun membership where various microbrew beers are delivered to you on a monthly basis (what’s not to love?). Memberships begin at $15 dollars a month and move up from there.

Simple Summer Décor Ideas For Your Santa Ana Apartment

Summer is the perfect time to redecorate your apartment and add a pop of color. Here are a few simple and cheap ways to decorate for the summer.

 

Bold Bathroom: if you are looking for a summer vibe, use your bathroom to experiment with bold colors. You don’t have to necessarily paint, but you can change out your bath towels, matts and curtains.

 

Replace books: summer is about the water and ocean, so replace some of the books on your book shelf with seashells and other watered-inspired treasures

 

Paint your coffee table: most landlords will not let you paint in your apartment, but no one is stopping you from painting your own furniture Sand down your coffee table and paint over it with a bold summer color.