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Prepare your Pet for the Holidays

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:00:00 +0100

The holidays are approaching. We look forward to reconnecting with family and friends as we step back into traditions that are lost during the busy year. But with holiday travels in the near future, have you thought about what you are go [...]

Orange County Rescue Mission

kris@welcomexpress.net — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

Serving the Least, the Last, & the Lost in Orange County

Orange County weekend events should include community service.

The mission of The Orange County Rescue Mission [...]

Radiant Smiles Dental Care

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

When looking for an Orange County dentist, it is imperative to search ou [...]

Using a Concierge Service

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

Easy Steps To Finding More Time - Using A Concierge Service

In today’s fast paced world, the dream of rest and relaxation stays just that, a dream. You want to be in control of your life, but how? Work, family, friends, volunteer work, there just isn’t enough time in the day. With all [...]

Organize the Garage

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:00:00 +0100

Orange County weekend events sometimes need to start at home. It’s time to get organized! The piles of Christmas decorations yet to be put away and future garage sale items still sitting on the garage floor are getting harder and harder to ignore. It is easy to turn the ot [...]

New Year's Resolutions

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:57:10 +0100

Have you traveled down that well-worn path of good intentions? Hmmm, how many of these resolutions have you actually kept longer than a few weeks? So how can this year be different? How can you make a resolution, [...]

A Gift That Keeps on Giving

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Before settling down for football, family, and feasting, start your day with an invigorating run. Dana Point offers the opportunity to tour its beautiful beach, majestic cliffs an [...]

Solar Energy

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:00:00 +0100

OC residents know that reducing their carbon footprint is paramount to the future of their world and are actively researching solar energy businesses. Our environment’s resources are not limitless and we should always be looking for ways to be good caretakers of Mot [...]

How to Choose a Self Storage Facility

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Storage, admit it, we all need it with some of us needing it more than others. Sometimes we are self-proclaimed pack rats. Other times we find that when moving, storage is something that we need whether for the short term or long. So when the time comes [...]

Prepare OC

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:00:00 +0100

In a disaster, quick action is the key. But quick action is accomplished most effectively when planning is already in place.

“PrepareOC is the County of Orange’s comprehensive incident preparedness, response and recovery prog [...]

Back to School Basics

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Yes, it’s that time of year when kids are squeezing in that last bit of recreation before settling down to hit the books. It feels just yesterday when they were counting down how many more days until summer vacati [...]

Preparing Your Child to Move

kris@welcomexpress.net — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Moving is hard work, both physically and emotionally. And for children, moving can be particularly difficult. They will have many questions and concerns. Why do they have to move? Will they be able make new friends? [...]

How to Go Green with Makeup

kris@welcomexpress.net — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +0100

In Orange County, being environmentally aware and reducing our carbon footprint is a big focus in our lives. But did you ever stop to consider what chemicals you are putting onto your face? Does parabens, harsh chemicals, petroleum, synthetic colors and fragrances, Paraffin, PABA, mineral oil, [...]

Measure M

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Traffic Blues?� Help Arrives from Measure M & OrangeCountyResourceGuide.com

In spite of having the state divert many transportation dollars (intended for local road improvement) to the general fund, OC is in better shape due to Measure M assuring those dollars stay here. Mission Viejo puts its portion of the Measure M funds to great use:�� Crown Valley Parkway, a major east-west arterial route, has been widened by one additional lane in each [...]

KSBR Morning Breeze Schmooz

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +0100

You can wind down the summer and support south Orange County’s community radio station at the third annual KSBR Morning Breeze Schmooze. It’s coming Sunday evening, September 6 at 6 p.m. at the Dana Marina Center courtyard in Dana Point Harbor.

You’ll dine under the stars while being serenaded by world-renowned vi [...]

Online News for Saavy Residents

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Are newspapers a thing of the past?� For many of Orange County�s savvy residents, online news is more practical as well as efficient.� We want read the news on our computers and on our phones, at [...]

Summer Concerts in Orange County

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Ah, summer. How we love the relaxing days of summer. It’s the time of the year that children daydream about all school year and parents strive to find ways to keep their children busy. Although theme parks and movi [...]

Moving Resource Articles

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:00:00 +0100

One of the top ten stressors in a person�s life is moving.� Whether the move is across country or across town, there is so much to do, so much to consider, so much to remember. Coming t [...]