by Francisco Macia | Oct 27, 2023 | Play, Things To Do
Halloween is right around around the corner, so here is our top 5 Haunted Houses to visit in and around Orange County this 2015. 5 Haunted Houses to visit 1. Halloween Horror Nights (Universal Studios) With the heritage of making horror films for over 80 years, Universal Studios Hollywood brings you the most terrifying live Halloween event in Los Angeles! Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, United States Website: www.halloweenhorrornights.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/HalloweenHorrorNights Phone: 1 800-864-8377 2. The Queen Mary Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach is an annual Halloween tradition featuring horrifying mazes, attractions, live entertainment, food and drinks. Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA Website: www.queenmary.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thequeen.mary Phone: 1 877-342-0738 3. Knott’s Scary Farm Whatever you’re imagining, it’s here at Knott’s Scary Farm, one of the largest and most terrifying Halloween events in Southern California with 11 mazes, 1000 monsters, 2 shows and 13 thrill rides. Address: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA Website: www.knotts.com/scaryfarm Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnottsScaryFarm Phone: 714-220-5200 4. The Cemetery of Lost Souls (Anaheim) The Haunted Dojo (aka the Cemetery of Lost Souls) is a super scary haunted house put on by United Studios of Self Defense in Yorba Linda. They started out offering a small, free, haunted house to the community just for fun. It grew year after year and it didn’t take long for it to be ranked in the Top 5 Best Haunted Houses in Orange County - twice. Address: 4965 Yorba Ranch Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, USA Website: www.thehaunteddojo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Cemetery-Of-Lost-Souls-275008249269996/ Phone: 714-777-5026 5. The 17th Door Haunted House The 17th Door is Orange County’s New, Extreme Haunted House! 17 interactive rooms and over 30 minutes of...
by Francisco Macia | Oct 26, 2023 | DIY Your Life, Play
I feel that for the 11 months of the year that are not October, I think of great Halloween costumes and say to myself, “Self, remember this for Halloween!” However, as soon as September ends and we wake up (yes, that was a Green Day reference), all of my amazing/pop culture relevant/incredibly punny costume ideas are missing in action. For those of you who are not quite sure what day/month/year we’re in, I’m here to tell you that Halloween is next week. On top of that, it lands on a Saturday, making it a Halloweekend aka Thursday night ratchet costume clubbing, Friday night at a bar in a chic costume lounging, and Saturday in your best costume turning up – and if you’re up for it, a Sunday Funday in a poorly executed yet somehow best photographed costume of the weekend. I’ll be calling in sick on Monday. 5 Last Minute Halloween Costume Here are a few last minute costumes that you can come up with easily! You may have to order a few pieces online, but it’s ok. Say it with me: “expedited shipping.” 1. KYLIE No, not Minogue (where has she been). There’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing a lot of Kylies; she’s made a name for herself with iconic looks throughout the year, so make sure you do it right. You too can feel like you’re barely legal and dating a 25 year old. 2. SEXY BUNNY I don’t know what it is about Halloween but we like to make every animal sexy. Do you think sexy bunnies really exist, munching on a carrot and...
by Francisco Macia | Oct 22, 2023 | DIY Your Life, Play
Our DIY segment features cool and easy enough to make projects that you can do it yourself at home. In today’s DIY segment we feature a great coffee table project that can be done in just 4 easy steps. Check out our nifty infographic below. It is unbelievable how many furniture stores are literally ripping you off for a coffee table. Seriously, a coffee table? Something so simple and small (most of the time). Here is a stylish, rustic, functional and cheap DIY alternative! What you’ll need: Card Share this infographic on your website or social media accounts. DIY: Here are 4 simple steps that you can follow to create a cool cofee table 1. The first thing that you need to do is find some wooden crates in good condition and similar sizes. The size of the crates will determine the size of your base and the size of the glass top (if you choose to have one) 2. Paint - you can paint them in a natural colour or you could just paint them in a colour that best suits your living room. 3. Plywood base and four wheels - this will make it flexible for moving around. 4. Glass for a top. Depending on how stable your table is, you might need to cover it with a glass top - it will add more stability. For more cool DIY projects follow Lana Jane Fox on Pinterest. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on Pinterest (Opens in...
by Francisco Macia | Oct 21, 2023 | Girls Night Out, Live
We are so lucky to live in Orange County because there is always something to do. In our Girls Night segment we highlight some fun places and things you and your girl friends can do. This month we share with all the Orange County ladies three great wine bars in Orange County. The Twisted Vine The Twisted Vine is a relaxing bar where you can sit back with your friends and enjoy a great night out. This sophisticated, down to earth wine bar has a wide selection of wine and an impressive menu of great food. Their selection of wine can be a bit intimidating, but the owners kindly welcome everyone, from aficionados, collectors to anyone that simply wants to enjoy a glass of good wine and conversation. The next time you and the girls get together be sure to check out The Twisted Vine in Fullerton. Address: 127 West Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Twisted-Vine-Wine-Bar-Shop-120582731850 Website: www.twistedvinewines.com Phone: (714) 871-1200 The Barrel Room In the heart of Downtown Santa Ana your crew can enjoy the authentic experience of tasting wine at The Barrel Room. The Barrel Room makes for a perfect girls night out because of its casual and relaxing atmosphere. The list of different wines will encourage you to try new wines, their menu is full of foods that pair well with your wine, and the selection of craft beers is great, in case you’re not in the mood for wine. Visit The Barrel Room at the West End in Santa Ana, your neighborhood wine bistro. Address: 324 W. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Facebook: www.facebook.com/the-barrel-room-1493799164199372 Website: www.thebarrelroomoc.com Phone: (714)...
by Francisco Macia | Oct 19, 2023 | Live, Staycation
People cross the the whole country just to get to Southern California. Why? Because it’s awesome; there are so many things to do here; in my 23 years of living here I still have not done them all. In this month’s Staycation we are highlighting Catalina Island. Let’s go over a couple epic activities. Activities in Catalina Island There are plenty of activities to do in Catalina Island. Here we highlight our two favorite things to do whenever we visit the island. Flying Fish Voyage Have you guys ever seen someone flying fish? It is something that will instantly mesmerized you. Its pretty much one of those things you have to see to believe. The cruise takes place at night aboard the open-deck Blanche W. The boat has searchlights that are used to spotlight the fish as they glide over the water. It’s a very majestic experience that has to be seen in person. The spotlights are what entice the fish to jump out of the water and put on a show for the people on board the ship. Zipline Eco Tour This is one of the highest rated activities in the island on review sites. There are 5 separate ziplines that drop from 600 feet above sea level all the way down to the beach. This activity is not for the faint of heart, you can reach a max speed of up to 40 mph, so this one is mostly for the adrenaline junkies. The tour begins at the Hogs Back gate which is located high up in the hills near Avalon. Later, you will begin your descent...
