Saturday, February 20, 2010

Caruso's Secret to a Brighter Smile


Need to add a smile to your day? Add some flowers to your day.

Weather it is fresh flowers purchased, cut from your garden, or a silk arrangement, walking into your house with your favorite vase filled with flowers, after a long day at the office is bound to brighten you day. Floral patterns can also be added to many areas of your house and will add some color and life to any room you need. For example, a new an inexpensive bed spread or quilt, some flowered pillows tossed on your couch. You can even find a large assortment of area rugs with floral designs that could “freshen” up room. In the kitchen you could get a few floral print mugs, so when you are sipping your morning coffee….you are already smiling.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900

Friday, February 19, 2010

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ North County



ANAHEIM
Congratulations to the winners of the Great Anaheim Apps Challenge. Winners received a series of prizes including cash, tickets to Disneyland and gift certificates.
BREA
The Brea City Council Discussed possibly putting up the names of residents serving in the military on banners throughout specified areas in the city. We will keep you updated on the decision.
BUENA PARK
A Buena Park- based company has issued a recall on Flying Horse Black and White Sesame Chewy Candy. For more information call 714-670-8899.
CYPRESS
13 New Condominiums have been approved to replace four rentals on Belmont Street. Congrats.
FULLERTON
The Annunciation Catholic School will host the first of six Lenten fish fries at 5-8 p.m. tonight in the St. Philip Benizi Parish Hall. For more information call 714-871-3610.
GARDEN GROVE
Discounted SAT preparation courses will be offered through the Garden Grove Unified School District for 11th graders. Classes begin in March. For more information call 714-663-6503.
LA HABRA
A new Crime Scene Investigation service has been approved by city council. Congrats and good luck.
LA PALMA
The adult softball league in La Palma begins June 2nd and registration runs from April 26th to May 21st. Sign-ups will take place at the cypress recreation Department.
PLACENTIA
Congratulations to the teachers who received grants up to $500 from the Placentia Cultural Arts Commission.
STANTON
Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast with the mayor at 7:30 a.m. on April 7th at the civil center. For more information call 714-379-9222 ext. 270.
WESTMINSTER
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 27th from 9-11 a.m. at the Community Services Building. For more information call 714-895-2860.
YORBA LINDA
Come support Make-A-Wish-Foundation as it hosts a bridal show at the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum. For more information visit http://www.ocbrialshows.com/
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information visit orangecountyregister.com

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ Central County





COSTA MESA
Be aware of sobriety checks over the weekend. Please be safe and don’t drink and drive.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The Pet Prance and Health and Animal Expo Event will be hosting their 5k walk/ run. Business Owners in Fountain Valley are encouraged to participate in fellow sponsorships. For more information call 714-839-8611.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
The Planning Committee is preparing to propose their idea to create an Endless Food and Fun center. For more information visit http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gove/ or call 714-536-5271.
IRVINE
Lonnie Horn will be hosting a forum for UCI called “Armchair Hikes in Orange County.” A brunch will also be served as well beginning at 11:15 a.m. For more information call 949-824-7960.
LOS ALAMITOS
The deadline is approaching to sign up for the annual Race for the Base 5k run, reverse triathlon and a kid’s fun run. For more information visit http://www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us/
NEWPORT BEACH
David Sanger will be speaking tonight and Saturday at the Central Library beginning with a wine reception at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call 949-548-2411 or visit http://www.nbplfoundation.org/
ORANGE
Parents are encouraged to attend 8th grade parent night at the Orange High School for questions and concerns on Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information call 714-628-5586.
SANTA ANA
The Santa Ana Unified School District Police Department has launched its safety campaign. For the 24-hour hotline as well as other information call 714-558-5535.
SEAL BEACH
Nothing to report.
TUSTIN
Office Max off Jamboree Rd. will be hosting a blood drive on Monday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For appointments and more information visit http://www.givelife.org/ or call 714-505-3942.
VILLA PARK
Nothing to report.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information visit ocregister.com

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ South County



ALISO VIEJO
New Approvals have gone through for the city aiming at improving Inglesia Park. Additions will include public restrooms, walkways, lighting and recreational exercise features.
DANA POINT
Trails for Strands beach are still awaiting approval for the allowance of dogs to travel down the switchbacks. For more information visit http://www.ocregister,cin.news.dogs-233304-trails-city.html/
LADERA RANCH
With all of the recent rain we have received, Ladera has experienced an increase in irrigation savings. Save the trees!
LAGUNA BEACH
Help Blue Water is putting efforts into organizing a volunteer cleanup around the neighborhood near Mozambique Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Half off drinks and lunch prices will be offered as a thanks for volunteering. For more information visit http://www.helpbluewater.com/
LAGUNA HILLS
Nothing to report.
LAGUNA NIGUEL
An exhibit for Bruce Lee with his personal memorabilia will be on display at the US Blackbelt Academy from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call 949-363-6500.
LAKE FOREST
Come and enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast with the El Toro High’s cheer and song teams from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday in the gym.
MISSION VIEJO
Bob Franz, an esteemed member of the Orange County Bluebird Club, will be speaking at 8:30 a.m. Saturday about the Western Bluebird and its natural habitat. For more information call 949-472-4928.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
The second annual “241 Classic” is set for this Saturday as a celebration of the region’s growing lacrosse community. The event begins at 5 p.m. at Tesoro High School.
SAN CLEMENTE
The Casa Romantica Cultural Center will be hosting a “Memories of World War II” For more information call 949-498-2139.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Come and try out for the Capistrano Football Club February 27th, March 6 and April 10th at Marco Forster Middle School. For more information call 714-931-9814.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information, please visit ocregister.com

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Caruso's Tuesday Delight: South Africa




Hello Everyone! I hope you enjoyed your President's Day weekend. I was reading the newspaper... online ... funny thought, and found this great article. I am not sure about you guys, but I couldn't be more excited for the world cup. Not only did one of my employees travel to South Africa last year, but the scenery is breathtaking and the people are extremely down to earth and full of energy. I can't wait to see what will become of the wonderful country during this wonderful event.
The article below captures the essential for what you should do in South Africa if you have managed to get ahold of tickets or if you plan on traveling to the country anytime in the future. I hope you enjoy the article and of course I have to give thanks to the OC Register for allowing me to share the article with you. (http://www.ocregister.com/travel/-233007--.html )
Happy Reading!
"Kicking Back in Cape Town" by Mary Ann Anderson
Hands down, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and all eyes will be on it from June 11 to July 11, when the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament and the bend-it-like-Beckham bunch come to South Africa. The games will be played in cities all over the country, among them Johannesburg, Durban, Nelspruit and Pretoria, with several matches including the quarterfinals and semifinals set for Cape Town.
If you've managed to, um, "score" tickets to the World Cup, here's our Cape Town 20 - a must-do list of places to see and things to do while you're in the city.
•Fly South African Airways from its U.S. gateways in Washington or New York. The best advice I ever heeded as a travel writer was to fly a country's flag carrier. The reasoning is simple. Asking questions of the crew gives you an immediate advantage if you've never visited that place before. South African flight attendants and gate agents will happily offer advice on the best restaurants, shops and nightspots, and can even give tips on places to steer clear of.
•Visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The stunning architecture of Cape Town, with the V&A as its centerpiece, clearly evokes an Old World ambience. The sun-drenched waterfront is a working harbor that basks underneath Table Mountain, and its old warehouses and docksides have been converted into a beehive of activity. Glittering hotels edge the V&A, including Victoria & Alfred, the Cape Grace, the Dock House, and the One & Only.
•Experience Robben Island. Board the Robben Island Ferry on the V&A for a fascinating tour of the desolate island prison where Nelson Mandela spent nearly two decades of his life fighting the good fight against apartheid. Tours are led by former political prisoners who gladly share their life stories.
•Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain or hike it! The view from Table Mountain's flat top - the locals compare it to a tablecloth - bedazzles and is perfect for watching the alchemy of the setting sun, spinning its rays to liquid gold across the Atlantic.
•Take in a Roots Africa Tour to understand apartheid and the African perspective. Roots Africa takes you on an extensive cultural tour of Langa and Khayelitsha Townships, the millions-strong shantytowns created by the South African government under apartheid.
•Experience a Creative Cape Town walking tour. Focusing on any number of facets including events, attractions, or food and restaurants, hoofing it is the best way to see the city.
•Romp through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Set on the slopes of Table Mountain, the gardens are breathtakingly smothered with flora and fauna from South Africa.
•Ramble through the Cape Winelands for wine tastings. The storybook Cape Winelands with their intoxicatingly fresh breezes are the center of South Africa's boutique wine industry. The sun shines 80 percent of the time here, so as you drift through the villages of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch, which are the historic cradle of Afrikaans and their heavy Dutch influence, the bouquet from the vineyards is prevalent and sweet. A few premier wine estates include the Delaire, the Spier, Ernie Els (yes, the golfer), the Groot Constantia and the Moreson, my personal favorite with its signature "Miss Molly" wines.
•Experience the wine estates and country inns with an overnight stay. The exquisite Grande Roche in Paarl bespeaks Dutch and French influences and houses Bosman's, an absolutely luscious restaurant. The bright and sunny LeQuartier Francais in Franschhoek has consistently been named among the top inns in the world, as has the Steenberg in Tokai. The Constantia, also in Tokai, is extravagant yet peaceful and tranquil.
•Take in the Big Five and visit Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. About three hours outside of Cape Town, Sanbona is home to a free-roaming pride of white lions. Their blue eyes and nearly pure white fur capture the imagination and have earned them the nickname of "angel lions." They are unlike any of the other big cats in the world. Accommodations at Sanbona include a well-appointed lodge and a luxurious tented camp, plus the requisite elephants, cheetahs, zebras and hippos are scattered about the reserve that's the size of Singapore.
•Count the whales along False Bay. From June until October, have a whale of a time sighting these sleek mammals as they rise and fall with thunderous glee. Drive or stroll through the False Bay villages of Fishhoek, Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, or better yet stay at accommodations like the St. James, a luxurious yet affordable boutique hotel, where you can watch the continuous action from the comfort of your own room.
•See the Cape of Good Hope. On the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula is the Cape of Good Hope, once a stop on the spice routes of the early mariners as they went east to India. Antarctic winds and pounding surf have polished the beaches as fine as diamond dust. Surrounded by a national park and nature reserve home to elands, zebras, ostriches and baboons, the Cape is a juxtaposition of towering mountains, rolling hills and tranquil pastures that sweep down to the ocean's edge.
•Walk among the penguins at Boulders Beach at Simons Town. There's just something too cute about the tuxedoed, diminutive African penguins waddling around Boulders Beach, a series of coves hidden among the boulders of the Cape Peninsula.
•Pick out the Southern Cross. Get far enough away from the lights of Cape Town - Sanbona is the perfect place - and do nothing but stargaze under these wide-open skies. The constellations are different south of the equator, with the Southern Cross really lighting up the sky with an ethereal glow.
•Have a sundowner. A sundowner is a drink at sundown, and it doesn't get any easier than that.
•Eat your way across Cape Town. From springbok to warthog to line fish - that's any fish hand-caught by line - no place on the African continent has better dining than Cape Town. From past experiences and from asking virtually everyone I know who's been to Cape Town, these are our top picks for restaurants: Salt at the Ambassador Hotel, OYO at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, the Quarter Gourmet Bunny Chow, the Foodbarn in Noordhoek, Maze at the One & Only Cape Town, Moyo at the Spier Estate near Stellenbosch, Catharina's at the Steenberg Hotel in Tokai, Signal at Cape Grace on the waterfront, the Greenhouse Restaurant at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel and the Harbour House in Kalk Bay.
•Shop. From the pedestrian malls on the V&A filled with upscale boutiques to roadside markets and souvenir stands, there is no shortage of shopping for gifts and jewelry. Tanzanite is a good buy, and so are diamonds.
•South Africa is called the Rainbow Nation for good reason. Officially there are 11 languages spoken in the country, with most everyone speaking English and Afrikaans, plus a mix of European, Arabic, and Asian tongues that keep conversations interesting. Listening to the melange of languages along the V&A is a fascinating multicultural experience unto itself.
•With so much to do, don't forget your tickets to the World Cup.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection. http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ Central County





COSTA MESA
Rich Harbour’s surf boards will be on display at the Orange Coast College Doyle Arts Pavilion until April 9th. For more information visit http://www.occartspavillion.blogspot.com/


FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Seniors who want to be better educated on how to get the best out of their health care system can join the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program for a free seminar on February 22nd from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the senior center. For more information call 714-593-4446.


HUNTINGTON BEACH
Check out the H.B. Paper Trails and find a way to earn more money at work because of a fitness test! For More information visit www.ocregister.com/hbpapertrails.


IRVINE
The Hop and Harmony 5.k walk/run will be hosted by Beckstrand Caner Foundation on February 27th. All proceeds will benefit local cancer patients and their families. For more information call 949-955-0099 or visit http://www.ochopeandharmony.com/


LOS ALAMITOS
The city is looking to hire five new employees for the police services. For more information visit http://www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us/


NEWPORT BEACH
The City Hall will be closed on Monday due to President’s Day.


ORANGE
The Choir and Orchestra from the Azusa Pacific University will be performing at the St. John’s Lutheran Church February 21st beginning at 7 p.m. For more information call 714-288-4400.

SANTA ANA
A strolling mariachi band will be parading downtown Santa Ana in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Volunteers will be handing out roses to the first 500 couples. The band will be playing Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. and Sunday beginning at 3 p.m.


SEAL BEACH
There will be a flag ceremony and open house honoring the newly opened Fire Station 48. The ceremony will take place March 2nd at 8 a.m. For more information visit http://www.ci.seal-beach.ca.us/


TUSTIN
The Tustin-Santa Ana Rotary Club has given awards to teachers and staff members in the Tustin Unified School District. Congratulations to those who received one.


VILLA PARK
The City Hall will be closed on Monday due to President’s Day.


And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/


Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information visit ocregister.com

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ South County




ALISO VIEJO
Bus services will be reduced due to loss of state funding beginning March 14th. Bus riders beware. For more information visit http://www.octa.net/


DANA POINT
The community center will be hosting a senior’s Valentine’s Day dance tonight at 5. For information call 949-496-4252.


LADERA RANCH
Congrats to Joshua Vecchione, Stacie Hess, Lori Coble and Chris Coble for being awarded recognition for outstanding community service.


LAGUNA BEACH
Come sign up for Laguna Beach basketball league. Sign ups are for girls ages Kindergarten through 9th grade. Registration is open through February 26th. For more information call 949-494-2535.


LAGUNA HILLS
Nothing to report.


LAGUNA NIGUEL
The city council meeting has been canceled on Tuesday due to lack of substantive agenda items. The next meeting will be March 2nd.

LAKE FOREST
Congratulations to Amy Rodriguez for being chosen to play for the U.S. Women National Soccer Team at the 2010 Algarve Cup in Portugal.

MISSION VIEJO
The Mission Viejo High boys and girls lacrosse will be holding a rummage sale as well as an e-waste drive on February 20th from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Congratulations to sheriff’s deputies Jack Ackerman and Jason Finley for being honored as the 2009 deputies of the year.


SAN CLEMENTE
An adult doubles tournament will be held on February 27th and hosted by the Rancho San Clemente Tennis and Fitness club. For more information email mvalko@cox.net


SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The San Juan Hills High students raised more than $1500 dollars for Haiti in their earthquake relief in one minute. For more information visit www.ocregister.com/capo


And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/


Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information, please visit ocregister.com

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ North County


ANAHEIM
The “Smoking Aces Poker Tournament,” held my Eli Home, will be February 26th at the Rembrandt Restaurant beginning at 7 p.m. For more information email elihome@elihome.org


BREA
The city council will be meeting and discussing the possibility of finding more efficient ways to save energy throughout the city. For more information visit http://www.cityofbrea.org/


BUENA PARK
City Hall and Ehlers Recreation Center will be closed Monday in honor of President’s Day.


CYPRESS
A new Jack in the Box restaurant with a drive-through has been approved and will be located on the corner of Lincoln Ave.


FULLERTON
A new “World Book Web” for children and adults has been set up at the public library. To access, log on to http://www.fullertonlibrary.org/ and click on the “Kids Pages” section. Then click on “World Book for Kids” For more information or help accessing call 714-738-6338.


GARDEN GROVE
Cherry Khuc was crowned grand champion of the Garden Grove Unified School Districts first ever math bee this past Wednesday. I would like to congratulate Cherry on the amazing accomplishment!


LA HABRA
The city council meeting has been moved from Monday to Tuesday this week because of Presidents Day.


LA PALMA
La Palma wants to help you learn how to sell products on e-bay. The city will be hosting a class from 6:30-8:30 starting March 25th. For more information call 714-690-3356.


PLACENTIA
City council meeting will be held this Wednesday and will discuss the newly recommendations for alternative transportation.


STANTON
Come out and enjoy the farmers market on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Home Depot off Beach Blvd. For more information visit ci.stanton.ca.us


WESTMINSTER
The Tet Parade will be going on today, so be aware that traffic may be a bit slower due to Magnolia Ave and Bushard St. being closed. For more information call 714-898-3315.


YORBA LINDA
Nothing to report.


And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/


Best regards.


Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information visit orangecountyregister.com

Friday, February 12, 2010

Caruso’s President’s / Valentines Day Weekend: Compliments of The OC REG!



Can’t think of anything entertaining to do over Presidents’ / Valentines Day weekend that won’t cost an arm and a leg? Well, I just happened to stumble across this great article in the OC Register with suggestions that may be fun and very inexpensive. Hopefully these ideas will help boost some fun ones of your own, if not then all I can do is say enjoy the weekend and happy festivity finding!
FRIDAY, Feb. 12
Visit the shark lagoon at aquarium for free, also live music
SATURDAY, Feb. 13
Free coupons here for LA Times travel show with free activities like scuba diving lessons
30th anniversary celebration at the Woodbridge 5 discount cinemas in Irvine
Go to the free Getty Museum! Parking is $15 but free on Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
California Science Center at Exposition Park is great for kids. The galleries are always free.
Get a free milkshake at Ruby’s Diner
Visit the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach
Participate in a dolphin monitoring science project for families
Free Civil War reenactment at Knott’s Berry Farm
Free admission and Valentine crafts at the Japanese American National Museum
SUNDAY, Feb. 14 (Oh yeah, it’s Valentine’s Day too)
Free fishing for kids at Dana Wharf. (Free clinic and then kids free on a fishing trip afterward)
Free admission Orange County Museum of Art and free activities for children
Free coupons here for LA Times travel show with free activities like scuba diving lessons
Get a free milkshake at Ruby’s Diner
Free Civil War reenactment at Knott’s Berry Farm
Visit the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach
Participate in a dolphin monitoring science project for families
Free Sundays at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach (and free art workshops too!)
MONDAY, Feb. 15 (President’s Day)
Visit Nixon library and birthplace free today and meet George Washington!
Famed LA County art museum is free on Presidents Day
Go to the famous Getty Villa in Malibu, get free advance tickets here
Visit the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach

And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection. http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/

Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Caruso's Health Watch




Can it be true? A product that has been proven to convince your brain that you are not as hungry as your brain thinks you are?
The stream of new diet products is seemingly endless. Countless companies have been trying to convince consumers that certain pills, shakes and diet fads are the way to lose weight. However, take a longer look at most of these so-called new products and you quickly see that most of these ideas are not FDA approved and can be at times detrimental to your health.
Therefore, Dr. Hirsch has been compiling data to discover a healthy alternative that will stimulate the brain to crave less and consume smaller portions.
Called Sensa, it's actually a food sprinkle that has been clinically proven to convince the brain to stop overeating. It's tasteless and odorless, contains no stimulants and does not directly interact with the digestive system - which means there are no unpleasant side-effects. None of the horror stories associated with "fat-blockers" or stimulant based weight loss systems.
The theory behind the product is simple. It's obvious that we eat too much, but why? It turns out that's the way our brains are programmed. Throughout our evolutionary history, food has been scarce, so in order to ensure survival, humans have been conditioned to eat as much as they can whenever food is available. Unfortunately, when food is abundant and rich in calories, as it is today, the results can be ugly. Most Americans are not in a dire need for food for survival, and the ones that are most likely are not looking for a product such as this. We continually find ourselves over eating and feeling extremely uncomfortable and full due to over consumption.
Dr. Alan Hirsch, an intrepid doctor and scientist whose lifelong specialty has been to understand how our senses, and in particular, how smell and taste affect the brain's functioning. Dr. Hirsch noticed that many of his patients who had lost their sense of smell and taste due to illness or accident experienced rapid weight gain. Certain smells and tastes seemed to be acting on the brain to control the appetite.
Dr. Hirsch studied hundreds of compounds and after years of research he developed a set of virtually odorless and tasteless food sprinkles, which he called "Tastants" that had a powerful impact on the body's appetite-control center. Then, in one of the largest studies of a non-prescription weight-loss system, these Tastants were tested for effectiveness as a means of weight loss.
The results were significant. Over a 6 month period, 1,436 women and men sprinkled flavorless "Tastant" crystals on everything they ate, and lost an average of 30.5 pounds - nearly 15% of their total body weight.
Moreover, participants achieved these results without having to follow any special exercise regime or diet. However continuing daily activities and eating foods that are still healthy for you will cause your body to remain healthy and active in the long run.
According to Dr Hirsch, "With Sensa, you can eat all the foods that satisfy your senses and you don't have to deal with any intense food cravings or feelings of starvation. Sensa merely helps you eat less of the foods you love and gain greater satisfaction from smaller portions."
Real weight loss without diet and exercise - too good to be true? Apparently the company anticipated a somewhat skeptical response from consumers so they have introduced the product through a special Free Trial Offer therefore visit TrySensa.com
I just happened to stumble upon this article and found it extremely interesting. If sensa can be taken without affecting the body in bad ways, perhaps it will be beneficial to us and help the Obesity population diminish. Try and look into sensa at your own pleasure. I am not saying it will work and I am not it won't. Try it at your own leisure.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection. http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
(Thank You to the OC Register for providing Article Information)

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ South County



ALISO VIEJO
Nothing to report.
DANA POINT
Results for an opinion survey have been returned and will be presented to the City Council this month… good luck!
LADERA RANCH
Congratulations to Jim Trader for being named Chaparral Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year!
LAGUNA BEACH
Come enjoy a speech from Shelley Hillyer, a student of the Sogestu Ikebana school of Japanese floral arranging, at the Laguna Beach Garden Club February 12th at 9:30 a.m. For more information visit http://www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org/
LAGUNA HILLS
Burglar on the loose! Police are trying to find a burglar who smashed a window and stole from a local business. Be aware.
LAGUNA NIGUEL
Do you love to read? Laguna Niguel Library is hosting a “Buck-a-Bag Sale” where people can fill up a bag of books for $1 today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LAKE FOREST
Nothing to report.
MISSION VIEJO
Mission Viejo has created a book and historical playing cards capturing the essence of the city and are available as souvenirs or gifts. The playing cards are available through the Recreation and Community Services department, which can be reached at 949-470-3061. The book is available at the Mission Viejo Library.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Students will be selling cupcakes in front for RSM’s Trader Joes in an effort to raise money for Haiti.
SAN CLEMENTE
Nothing to report.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Due to rain warnings, the 7th annual car show, hosted by the Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort, will be postponed to next Saturday the 13th. For more information visit http://www.capoanimalrescue.com/ or call 949-240-1735.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information, please visit ocregister.com

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ North County



ANAHEIM
The Anaheim Senior’s Club will be hosting a “Be My Sweetheart” Valentines Day celebration February 19th at the Downtown Center at 1 p.m. There will be live music and entertainment. For more information call 714-765-4510.
BREA
Child care will be offered for the next two Mondays due to school holidays for children ages 6-12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 714-990-7631.
BUENA PARK
Bring all of your e-waste disposables to the City Yard on February 13th from 8-2 p.m. They will be accepting anything from monitors to fax machines. For more information call 714-562-3655.
CYPRESS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a benefit concert and rose over $6,000 for Haitian Earthquake Relief.
FULLERTON
Come enjoy the first runner-up for Miss America, Kristy Cavinder, as she performs tonight in the Fullerton Campus Theater. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 714-524-6096.
GARDEN GROVE
Come enjoy family movie night at the First Presbyterian Church Thursday at 7p.m. The featured movie will be “Yours, Mine and Ours.” For more information visit http://www.fpcgg.org/ or call 714-534-2269.
LA HABRA
Nothing to report.
LA PALMA
The city will be offering a kids spring camp beginning April 5th to the 9th from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 5-12. For more information call 714-690-3350.
PLACENTIA
The Round Table Women’s Club will be hosting an Italian night February 20th at the club house on Bradford St. beginning at 6 p.m. for more information call 714-524-2324.
STANTON
The Livingstone CDC Medical Clinic will open its doors for people who are uninsured, underprivileged and physically disabled on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Medical Staff are volunteer medical and acupuncture doctors. For more information visit http://www.livingstonecdc.com/
WESTMINSTER
Nothing to report.
YORBA LINDA
To help a Yorba Linda man rebuild his father’s school in Haiti come enjoy the “Taste of the Caribbean” fundraiser Monday at the Bethany Church beginning at 6 p.m. for more information visit http://www.lalannefoundation.org/
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information visit orangecountyregister.com

Caruso's OC Happenings ~ Central County




COSTA MESA
Congratulations to Tim Cromwell for being named to the board of directors on the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Applications are now being taken for the city’s Summerfest Committee. They are looking for businesses, organizations, craftsmen and exhibitors who may want to participate. For more information visit http://www.fountainvalley.org/ or call 714-839-8611.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
The city is now taking nominations for its annual environmental awards. The categories are: individual, project and municipal achievements. For more information or to nominate someone, visit http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/ or call 714-536-5537.
IRVINE
The Irvine Unified School District will be hosting a budget study session Tuesday at the district office from 4-6 p.m. For more information visit http://www.iusd.org/
LOS ALAMITOS
IF you would like to participate in jazzing up Los Alamitos’ website on the register, visit http://www.ocregister.com/, scroll down and click on city news and then began editing. Have fun!
NEWPORT BEACH
The city council meeting, being held on Tuesday, will discuss issues such as the restriction of leaf blowers, the regulation of drug rehab homes in Newport and revitalizing Balboa.
ORANGE
The last day to register for the annual State of the City luncheon will be this Monday. The luncheon itself will be held on Thursday and begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel.
SANTA ANA
Do yo-yo’s intrigue you? If they do, come out and witness yo-yo professionals as they show off their skills today at the Discovery Science Center. For more information visit http://www.discoverycube.org/
SEAL BEACH
Nothing to report.
TUSTIN
Do you need a babysitter in order to celebrate some alone time this Valentine’s Day? The Tustin Family Youth Center will be providing the answer from 6-10 p.m. on Friday. Parents who are interested must register by noon on Thursday. For more information call 714-573-3370.
VILLA PARK
The Villa Park Women’s League will be holding a general meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers and will also have Lori Sassoon as a guest speaker. For more information call 714-998-4956.
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards.
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
For more information visit ocregister.com

Friday, February 5, 2010

Healthy Eating Tips for the Super Bowl




So I know the last thing anyone wants to hear is don’t indulge and drink / eat a lot on the day of super bowl, but what if you can enjoy yourself just as much without going home and feeling as if you are in a food / beverage coma and need to fast for the next week! Here are some helpful pointers that will hopefully help you enjoy your day and not feel ill by the end!


•Avoid creamy dips that are loaded with fat. If you are hosting your own party, mix yogurt with avocado and herbs for a healthier dip. Don’t offer greasy chips, put out delicious pita or baked chips.
◦Here is a wonderful website for delicious Creole food for all of you Saints fans! http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/cuisines/cajuncreolerecipes

•If you are going elsewhere, eat before you go to the party, or the bar. If you’re going to a potluck, bring a vegetarian dish. Carrots and tomatoes are a delicious way to eat but stay healthy. You can also bring a fruit platter, many of times the sugar in berries can replace those fatty dessert urges.


•Work out before your day begins! Your metabolism will feel boosted and usually you don’t want to stuff your face with unhealthy food after a good workout. Experts say exercise “sets the tone for the whole day.” “You don’t want to ruin that good feeling and hard work. It makes you more cautious about what you eat the rest of the day.”


•Get up and do something during breaks in the game. Go take a walk outside, socialize with someone you haven’t or maybe even grab a glass or water to keep yourself hydrated like the players on the field!


•Another delicious treat that is low in calories and can still be jazzed up by adding different spices and toppings is popcorn. Throw in some air-popped popcorn, which has only about 90 calories and 1.5 grams of fat per serving; you can even throw in a handful of M&M’s to make it a bit more dessert like and the snack will still be healthier compared to grabbing countless handfuls of those chocolaty delights!


•Finally, if all else fails (haha) put the food in a room where the TV is not. This will cause you to realize what you are eating, be less inclined to pick because there are not snacks in front that allow you to eat handfuls, and you will be forced to get up and walk around if you are hungry enough!


Of course these are just suggestions and I am not by any means discouraging you from indulging a little bit, but being aware of what you are eating and keeping everything in moderation will allow you to enjoy the Super Bowl and not be kicking yourself for the 5 days following.

And Thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection. http://www.michaelcarusorealestate.com/
Best regards,


Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI


2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900


(Thank you to the OC Register for the article)
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