5 Tips On Planning a Special Event in Southern California

5 Tips to Finding a Beautiful Event Venue in Southern California

If you’ve seen Bride Wars, then you would understand how big of a deal it is to finding the best venue to make your event a success. It requires a lot of research, patience and the right network of people to match your client needs with the perfect venue. You also have to make a lot of decisions about the event venue that you choose. This includes catering options, entertainment, decorations and so on. However, the search does not have to be stressful. To serve as a guide, consider using these five helpful tips to finding beautiful Southern California event venues

  1.    Attendees and Guest List

The event space should be catered to the type of occasion and the guest list. Take note of how many people will attend the event so you can properly select the right venue that will accommodate the size. It is also advisable to find out how many are children or adult attendees and if there are allergies or other food preferences.

  1.    Location

Once you have gathered information about the attendees, you can start scoping out different locations that can cater to the event. It can be at hotels, resorts, multi-purpose halls or even someone house. You have to think about what type of atmosphere the venue is trying to emulate. For instance, a house with a pool might be a great venue for a 16-year old birthday party while a 15th-century hotel can be the perfect place to host a golden anniversary dinner. Is the place accessible? When you search for the location, think about the route options that guests can take to reach the place.

  1.    Services and Amenities Offered

Does the venue offer valet parking? Are there kitchen facilities that can be used to store food and wine? These are some of the basic services and amenities that a great event venue should have. If you have a VIP guest list, then you should look for a space that provides security and even transportation. Some event venues offer to decorate in terms of themes while others include catering, audio-visual services and lighting to make it more convenient for their clients.

  1.    Layout

The layout is an important criterion when looking for an event space. It doesn’t matter if the place is huge if the layout is not ideal for socializing. If the occasion is going to happen in the evening, try the visit and inspect the venues at night as well. This will give you an opportunity to really assess the atmosphere of the space and the surrounding area whether it will be noisy or too dark.

  1.    How Much it will Cost

The cost renting the venue for the whole event may not be on top of your priority however, it is still highly recommended to have a budget so you won’t get overboard. You need to realize that you are not just spending money on the venue. There are more expenses such as food, entertainment, and decorations. So, it’s always better to have a budget on hand.

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What You Need To Know Before You Buy a Car

Before You Buy a Car

Unless we live in a major city with a lot of public transit options, most of us will have to use a car to get around. That means most of us will need to buy a car at some point. In fact, we’ll need to buy several cars, although obviously not all at the same time. The sheer weight of finding a new car can get daunting pretty fast. It might be tempting to just go to a car lot and pick out a vehicle in five or ten minutes because you just don’t want to think about it anymore. However, we can’t choose cars the way we choose what kind of take-out to get after a long day at work. It requires time and deliberate action. What-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-car

The history of a car

Are you buying new? If so, enjoy picking from among the fanciest bells and whistles on the new car market. Once you have a brand in mind, commit to doing some new Ford vehicle research or new Chevy research. If you aren’t buying new, though, you’ll need to do a bit of investigative work. Before you commit to buying a car, you should ask for and receive a report with details about its history. If there are any accidents, then that should be on this report. The key term to remember is “vehicle history report.” If the airbags deployed in an accident three years ago, then that should be on the report. Did it receive engine service two years ago? That should be listed as well. Such reports are crucial to ensuring that you don’t get sold a lemon. It’s one thing to buy a car because the prior owner has decided to upgrade; it’s another thing entirely to buy a car because the prior owner is sick of dealing with all its problems. If you’re buying the car “as is,” then that usually means you’re responsible for any problems that crop up after you buy it, even if those problems began well before you got behind the wheel. If you don’t do your research and get some answers before writing a check, then you may be waiving your right to get any answers later. In many cases, it’s now or never.

Check it out

Viewing paperwork related to your preferred vehicle is critical, but so is taking a test drive. If you’re not comfortable driving the car, then it doesn’t matter how cool it looks on the outside. Feel free to ask to take a look under the hood as well. Even better, request a chance to take the car off the lot and have a mechanic with an ASE automotive degree (or similar training) inspect it. Most of us can do the basics of car maintenance. We can check our oil levels or even change a flat tire, but we’re not experts.

An expert can take a look at things and let you know if the car is in a position to last a decade, or if it’s going to completely fall apart within six months. If a dealership won’t let you get the car inspected by a third party, it’s fair to ask questions and decide whether or not that’s a deal breaker.

One Last Thing
Before you go to the car lot you may want to consider to take a short drive in a car similar to the one you are considering to by, why not check out Car Rental Los Angeles or any rental agency rent a car for the weekend, try it out, see if it is all that you are dreaming of before buying. Better than buyers remorse.

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Tips To Spring Cleaning Your Garage

Spring Clean Your Garage

If you are a homeowner, there is no denying that your garage is the room that collects the most clutter. From camping gear and sports equipment to power tools and garden supplies, your garage is the holding area for all your favorite weekend activities. The garage also holds things you don’t want to be brought indoors, like dirty boots and wet snowsuits. If you are a woodworker, an artist, or a mechanic, the garage may be the room where creativity comes to life. Without a garage, we wouldn’t have the space to support our hobbies, like converting that old Mercedes to biodiesel that uses cooking oil from the recycling center in Portland Oregon or constructing a bed frame out of reclaimed wood. The garage is the room that you travel through daily and is the first room you enter when you get home each day. The garage houses the space where your passions become reality, so it deserves to be well organized and clean.

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Organize the Clutter

Since you use your garage daily, it collects a lot of stuff. Cleaning out your garage is not a small task, so set aside a whole day to get it accomplished. You don’t want to get partially done and have to leave your garage an unfinished mess. First, sort everything in the garage into piles of things you want to keep, things to sell or donate, and things that are garbage. Since a lot of equipment in your garage use oil or are electronic, broken or useless items will have to be disposed of at your county landfill. Donate things that you don’t have a need for that still work at your local Habitat for Humanity or thrift store. If your “give away” pile is big enough, consider having a yard sale so your neighbors can reap the benefits of gently-used gear or equipment at a low price. One thing to keep in mind is the efficiency of your equipment. Engine technology is constantly updated on equipment like mowers, weed wackers, and chainsaws like the ones from Gresham, OR, so if your engine is more than a couple years old it may be time to upgrade to a new model. The equipment they make today is more efficient and pollutes less than older models.     

Space Plan and Reorganize

Once you know what you’re keeping, it is time to make a plan that maximizes the space in your garage. Items that you rarely use, or use only annually like ice salt or garden chemicals, can be stored on the highest shelves, where they are also safe from pets or children. Items that you use often, like bicycles and tools, should be more accessible. The best way to store a bike is from hooks on the ceiling. Other organization tips include buying bins to store all your camping equipment in one and all your garden supplies in another. Label the bins accordingly and store them under your workbench or on shelves. Another way to organize in a garage is with a pegboard. Put hooks on a pegboard to store things vertically. Hammers, roller skates, and tennis rackets are great examples of things to store on the wall. Maximize the space without looking cluttered, and get as much off the ground as possible. This will ensure you have room to park your car and space to work on your hobby.  If you are interested in deep cleaning your garage, make an appointment with Mama Ducks Cleaning Service and I have a great experience in working with them.

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