Monday, March 28, 2011
Autism Awareness
I think now more than ever, every one of us knows someone or a child of someone with Autism. Please visit http://www.autismlosangeles.ning.com/ and become more aware and involved.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Weekly SIMPLE Recipes-1 Pulled Pork Tacos
Making the pork roast in your slow-cooker means its simple to prepare and deliciously tender. Flavoring it with a bottled enchilada sauce or salsa gives it a rich Mexican flavor. Assemble a variety of toppings so everyone can build their own taco. If your family likes crisp corn taco shells, go ahead and substitute. A nice fresh fruite salad would be outstanding alongside.ingredients
- 1 2-1/2- to 3-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce or bottled salsa
- 4 8-inch soft flour tortillas or taco shells
- Assorted toppers, such as shredded lettuce, finely shredded Mexican-blend cheese, chopped tomato, sliced pitted ripe olives, and/or chopped avocado
- Dairy sour cream (optional)
directions
- Trim fat from pork. If necessary, cut pork to fit in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Place pork in cooker. Add broth. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Remove meat from cooker; discard broth. Using two forks, shred meat, discarding any fat. Reserve 2 cups of the meat. (Place remaining meat in an airtight container for another use; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.)
- In a medium saucepan, combine reserved 2 cups meat and the enchilada sauce. Cover and cook over medium-low about 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, warm flour tortillas according to package directions.
- To assemble tacos, place pork mixture in center of warm tortillas or in taco shells. Top as desired with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, and/or avocado. If desired, serve with sour cream. Makes 4 servings.
recipe source: BHG.com
Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Japanese Earthquake! California are you protected?
Statistics show that within the next 30 years California has a 99.9% chance of experiencing a 6.7 or greater earthquake! Over a 40% chance of a 7.5 earthquake. California has hundreds of small earthquakes daily.
California homeowner policies do NOT COVER earthquake or any event like fire or flood caused by an earthquake.
There are several carriers that offer earthquake from the basic to more comprehensive. It can cost just a few hundred dollars a year.
You can not prevent an earthquake but you can protect against it.
California homeowner policies do NOT COVER earthquake or any event like fire or flood caused by an earthquake.
There are several carriers that offer earthquake from the basic to more comprehensive. It can cost just a few hundred dollars a year.
You can not prevent an earthquake but you can protect against it.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Rosebowl Flea Market, This Weekend!!
Last week we went to the Pasadena City College Flea market. We were there 2 hours and did not get through 1/10 of the entire market. It was fantastic! All of us got something. A vintage necklace, bracelet, 2 pairs of shows, rare hard to find records and more! THEN we found out that there is an even bigger flea market at the Rose Bowl the next weekend (this Sunday). We couldn't contain our excitement and we hadn't even left the one flea market and we were already planning our strategy for the next!
From what I can tell the Rose Bowl Flea Market, is huge and the earlier you go the better (don't want to miss out on all the good stuff)! Crafts, antiques, vinyl, hard to find clothing and so much more! Here is the link to their site with the hours, directions, dates and rules. If I were you I wouldn't miss it (well Im not going to miss it, I am there for sure)!
From what I can tell the Rose Bowl Flea Market, is huge and the earlier you go the better (don't want to miss out on all the good stuff)! Crafts, antiques, vinyl, hard to find clothing and so much more! Here is the link to their site with the hours, directions, dates and rules. If I were you I wouldn't miss it (well Im not going to miss it, I am there for sure)!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Happy Womans day! Get involved in Habitat for Humanity!
Registration for the 2011 WE Build is open now.Women from across North Los Angeles County will join female leaders of science, engineering, technology and entertainment to help build new homes for working families during Habitat for Humanity San Fernando / Santa Clarita Valleys Women Empowerment (WE) Build May 14 and 15 in Pacoima. Last year we had over 500 women participate and we're working to double that for 2011. Join our Event Chair, T'Keyah Crystal Keymah, and Habitat Ambassador Arianne Zucker along with your friends, families and coworkers for two exciting days of fundraising, building and advocacy.
For more info about this event, go to www.humanityca.org
Sunday, March 6, 2011
3 Basic Social Media Tips for California Small Business
3 Basic Social Media Tips for California Small Businesses
Small businesses nationwide are beginning to see what all the social media fuss is about.
More small businesses have been experimenting with social media marketing for the past few years. In this day and age no one looks in the yellow pages anymore. Online is where the majority of consumers look for their local Contractors, Plumbers, Painters, Vendors, Insurance agents, and pretty much any service they need.
The current recession certainly has taken a toll on small businesses; requiring some to minimize costs or close down all together. Those who have managed to hang in there have had to make dramatic cuts on their marketing budgets, allowing little opportunity to advertise for new clients.
Luckily, social media efforts are easy to learn. By adopting similar techniques and strategy, then customizing to fit one’s needs, California Small Businesses can increase awareness of their business and engage both current and potential customers.
Interested in dabbling in social media to increase your marketing efforts? Give these 3 basic tips a try:
Listen: People are talking about your business. They may be raving or they may have some complaints. Get social with them; find out what’s on their minds, what they’re looking for in a vendor, what issues or problems they may be having and how you can be of service to them.
Engage: Social media isn’t a tool you can simply plug in and let run—you have to put the effort in. It is the act of social engagement that actually creates the awareness of your business and inevitably will earn you sales. Creating a positive presence on social sites is required, but that alone is not enough; you need to create conversation between yourself and your target audience.
Respond: Might seem like a no brainer, but as a representative of your business you need to respond to what is being said. You begin by actively listening to what others are talking about, and then when appropriate you provide valuable knowledge and insight. This is where you can let your expertise shine—it will strengthen your credibility in the eyes of your customers.
Whether you are a social media pro or a beginner, these simple tips are useful for any small business in Woodland Hills looking to revise and refresh their marketing strategy. Social media isn’t going anywhere, so now is the time to buckle down and leverage this powerful tool to gain you business.
–And, while you’re at it why not spruce up all aspects of your business including your General Liability, Property, Workers Compensation or other business insurance. The Trident Agency Insurance offers all these insurance products and much more, so contact us today!
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
7 ways couples stay happy and close!
By Charlotte Latvala, REDBOOK
When I was single, I thought marriage was like that Beatles song: "All You Need Is Love." Of course, I still think love is an important part of the mix, but now that I'm a little older and wiser -- and a veteran of 12 years of wedded bliss -- I know that you need a lot of other things, too.
My husband, Tony, and I, for instance, couldn't survive without central air-conditioning (when I'm hot, I'm horribly cranky), his and hers bookshelves (sorry, my precious set of Jane Austen hardbacks can't be defiled by his swaggering Robert Ludlums) and a phrase we both use to stop the drama when we're arguing and frustrated ("Let's cut to the chase here").
Our "can't live without" list has changed over the years (the water bed is long gone; comfortable dining room chairs are in), but certain essentials are here to stay. Read on for a surprising list of what every couple must have -- besides that beguiling basic, love -- to keep their bond going strong.
Related: How to Fix Any Intimacy Issue in Marriage
1. A beautifully framed picture from your falling-in-love days.
Of course you need some wedding photos around the house, but those shots are often about so much more than just the two of you, such as your families, the fabulous dress and the dizzying, hectic stress of it all. So display -- prominently -- a snapshot from your dating days, too, says psychologist Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., author of Opening Love's Door. "Looking at a photo of the two of you sitting in a canoe, or wherever, all gaga over each other, is an instant way of returning to that state when you were falling in love," she says. "You always want to stay in touch with that magic chemistry you first had and strive to go back to those days in some way."
Related: Easy Ways to Feel Closer to Your Partner
2. A movie you both love.
For many years of dating and marriage, Tony and I had opposite tastes in movies (me: historical, character-based films; Tony: big-bang action movies and complicated thrillers). I was always a little sad that we rarely snuggled up on the couch to ooh and ahh over the same flicks. Then, The Lord of the Rings movies came along. We were both captivated (sword fighting and manly allegiances for Tony, complex characters and moral dilemmas for me -- and Sean Bean and Viggo Mortensen didn't hurt, either). We've finally found a flick -- well, three -- that we're equally passionate about. And we get a "this is our thing" glow whenever one of us throws out a LOTR-ism, such as calling the space between my son's bed and the wall (where all the Lego pieces and Matchbox cars disappear) the Crack of Doom or quoting Gandalf ("Keep it secret, keep it safe") when one of us entrusts the other to make a bank deposit.
Related: The Most Original Way to End an Argument with Your Spouse
3. A unique anniversary to celebrate.
Your wedding anniversary is a lovely date to remember, but it's not the only milestone that matters. It's even more intimate to celebrate less public moments, such as your first kiss, first vacation together or -- hey -- even the first time the pregnancy test turned blue.
Lisa Woods, 42, and her husband, Larry, take an evening car ride every year on August 17 -- the anniversary of their first date. "That night, 20 years ago, we drove around and listened to Dr. Ruth on the radio and laughed so hard," says the New Castle, PA, woman. "Now, we can't find Dr. Ruth on the dial, but we still listen to talk radio and laugh about life." The annual drive always ends at the same place -- McDonald's. "We split the two-cheeseburger meal," she says. "Silly but true -- because that's all we could afford on our first date."
Related: 7 Things He's Not Telling You
4. An empty-nest dream.
Sometimes late at night, Tony and I talk about how our lives will be when our three children are grown up and out of the house. We'll travel. I'll write novels; he'll make cabinetry in his neglected basement workshop -- we'll have a new and exciting life together. I'm not sure how much of this will happen, but talking about it makes us feel close.
Tom Lee, Ph.D., a professor of marriage and family studies at Utah State University, recently completed a survey of 1,400 married people. One of the findings was that couples who regularly discuss their long-range plans are more likely to stay happily married. "If you have a long-term view, you realize that the daily ups and downs don't mean as much," he says. "Talking about your shared future communicates, 'I plan on being here.' The message is that there are plenty of good times yet to come."
Related: Winter Date Ideas and 5 Relationship Rules You Should Break
5. A fight that never ends.
Every couple has areas where they'll never see eye-to-eye. For Alison Delsite Everett, 38, of Steelton, PA, that meant accepting her husband's love of deer hunting. "I'm an animal lover, so I hate it when Chris hunts," she says. "But he understands how much it bothers me, so he'll pack up his gear the night before a hunt; that way I don't have to see him carrying a gun. He even stores his game at his parents' house." In turn, Alison doesn't make snide comments or try to make Chris feel guilty about his pastime. "We've learned to respect each other's opinions, and that's made our marriage stronger," she says.
Of course, every marriage has its own uniquely prickly issue -- maybe for you it's time spent with your in-laws, conflicting attitudes about money or differing styles of disciplining the kids. The point is, you can agree to disagree and still have a happy, healthy relationship -- if you both accept your differences with grace and good humor.
Related: 21 Ways to Say 'I Love You' Without Saying a Word
6. Mad money.
Sure, you have funds earmarked for bills and savings, but every couple also needs a just-for-fun account, says Brown University psychiatry professor Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secrets of Happily Married Men. "You need to put some money aside that won't destroy your budget when you use it," he says. Spend it on a spur-of-the-moment weekend trip, a pricey bottle of champagne or front-row tickets to a concert you're dying to see.
Related: 28 Steamy Sex Life Ideas and 30 Ways to Make Sex Hotter Tonight
7. An oversize beach blanket.
Forget about taking it to the shore with the kids; this one is for lovemaking anywhere in the house, says Haltzman.
Tree planting event. Get involved with your Woodland Hills/Tarzana community!
Councilman Zine’s Community Coalition
Woodland Hills Tree Planting Committee
Contact: Diana Williams, Project Chair
818-347-4737 -- email: diana@woodlandhillscc.net
RE: SATURDAY, MARCH 19th EVENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WOODLAND HILLS TREE PLANTING EVENT SET FOR SAT., MARCH 19, 2011
Los Angeles officials -- along with members of the city’s Million Trees LA (MTLA) project,
Counilman Zine’s Community Coalition, Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce
--will team up with scores of community residents on Saturday, March 19th to plant 37
healthy, young trees along Ventura Boulevard between Canoga and Topanga Avenues.
The event, in which both adults and children volunteers are invited to participate,
begins at 7:30 a.m. with participant registration, a free breakfast and a DJ in the outdoor
area which is to be announced. The morning will include a welcome from L.A. City
Councilmember Dennis Zine (3rd District) and other dignitaries, and a brief tree-planting
demonstration conducted by MTLA arborists. Digging tools will be provided.
Then 37 planting teams, each comprised of three to four children supervised by an
equal number of adults and an MTLA conservation expert, will head out onto Boulevard
sidewalks to plant trees already positioned at the designated locations. Besides supervising
the young, the adults will also provide muscle for the digging process. The youth involved
include members of local organizations, including Boy- and Girl Scouts, among others.
“Increasing the desirability of our community will directly impact our businesses”
states Diana Williams, project chair for the tree planting. “These are small steps toward
the vision of the pedestrian friendly neighborhood that we have planned. We hope to
relaunch the sense of pride in ownership to get us even closer to that vision.”
Councilman Zine, Octaviano Rios, Million Trees LA and the Woodland Hills-
Tarzana Chamber of Commerce are to be commended along with the numerous
Boulevard merchants and organizations for their participation in the tree planting project.
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