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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Ornament Storage Boxes Now On Sale At Sterling Pear

Now that the holidays are over and the new year is underway people have turned their attention to a great many other things. For some however the holiday season continues to linger as their home remains decorated for a season that has passed. Taking down decorations can be a daunting task and requires even more preparation that decorating does. Storage boxes must be either purchased, found, or made and a plan of attack also has to be formulated. Finding a place for and storing decorations can also be an arduous task and so it's not difficult to see why some homes may still have holiday decorations up.

Sterling Pear offers luxury ornament storage boxes to protect your precious ornaments.

For those who've yet to take down holiday decorations and are dreading doing so for all the aforementioned reasons, there's good news! Ornament storage boxes from Sterling Pear go a long way in both making the process of decoration removal and storage easier and safe. In fact the ornament storage boxes are designed specifically to keep holiday ornaments and decorations safe for the other 11 months of the year. Placing your ornaments in these ornament storage boxes also negates the need for standard boxes which can be easily crushed and even allow dust and moisture in while in storage. Sterling Pear's reinforced and sturdy ornament storage containers make it easy to keep ornaments organized without the need for tedious measures often experienced when individuals place their decorations into standard cardboard boxes or simple tissue paper.

Sturdy ornament storage containers but also stylish so you can leave them out all year long.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - The Gabriel Project Offers Heartfelt Hope


This 12 Days post presents a portrait of The Gabriel Project. One of the primary goals of the organization is to provide life-saving heart surgery to children in areas where such operations aren't available. Since being founded in 1990, the Gabriel Project has raised money to bring hundreds of third world children to the United States for a wide range of crucial operations. The people involved with the organization truly are life savers!

Upcoming Fundraising Projects and Events

  • Daytime at Nightime - Come celebrate and see your favorite daytime actors up close and personal.
  • New T-Shirts - Celebrating the organization's 20th anniversary. A fashionable way to be a big help.
  • Mardi Gras Beads - To be on worn on March 20 as a show of unity. Get festive and make a difference.
  • Gabriel Project Cookbooks - A small donation enables you to help a child and become a culinary master
Make a Personal Donation

The Gabriel Project welcomes monetary donations of all sizes. To learn more or make a contribution, contact:
Mark Melamed
c/o The Gabriel Project
, Memorial Intermediate School
424 South Main Road

Vineland, N.J. 08360

TGP90@aol.com


This is your opportunity to join the hundreds of other people who already have helped to save the lives of needy children. You're sure to touch somebody's heart.

12 Days of Christmas - Laura's House Gives the Gift of Caring

The 12 Days post for today shines a spotlight on Laura's House, a place of refuge, caring, and comfort for countless Orange County residents. Founded in 1994, Laura's House provides shelter, support, and education to women and children who have been victims of domestic violence. The institution is the only state-approved comprehensive domestic violence agency in south Orange County. For many women and children, Laura's House is the only alternative to their never-ending domestic nightmare.

Range of Services

  • Food and Shelter
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Life-skills education
  • Support for victims and their children
  • Education for teens on healthy relationships and teen dating violence
Some Ways You Can Make a Difference
  1. Make a donation. Large or small, you're going to make a difference in the life of a woman or child.
  2. Contribute to the Laura's House Wish List. Provide some of the items on this list. Perfect for the holiday season.
  3. Be a Volunteer. Get personally involved in restoring a human being's health, peace of mind, and dignity. Perhaps you'll make a new friend or two.
And who knows...You just may help save a life.

If you're ready to make a difference, there's no better time than the holiday season to contribute to the admirable goals of Laura's House. To get started, you can contact the institution's Counseling and Resource Center at (949) 361-3775 or their volunteer information line at 949) 361-3775. Remember. Somebody needs your help right now.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - The Ed Colina Foundation - a Journey to a Better Life

The 12 Days of Christmas post for today offers a snapshot of the Ed Colina Foundation. Begun in 2009, the organization strives to offer food, water, medical help, and a host of other services to the needy, concentrating particularly on Africa. The members of the foundation consider their efforts a kind of journey to a better life for the people they help. To help illuminate their story, they offer several online videos.

Some of their Projects

  • Masai Women's Empowerment Project - dedicated to improving the lives of the impoverished Merimbeti Masai women and children residing in Athi River, Kenya.
  • Esarunoto ECDE Center (Preschool) - Over sixty Masai children attend.
  • Masai Youth Activity Days - Providing fun-filled activities to nearly 150 students. Helps encourage them to stay in school.
  • Health and Wellness Screenings - Combats major health and hygiene issues in Athi River.
  • Emergency Food Relief - Makes ongoing emergency food drops.
How to Take the Journey With Them
  1. Make a donation to the Ed Colina Foundation or the Masai Women's Empowerment Project. Currently, your tax-exempt donation is accepted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Fund, 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005. Make checks payable to: IHM Mission Fund.
  2. Visit the Ed Colina Foundation blog. Participate and stay up to date.
  3. Follow the foundation @twitter or facebook. Do your part to generate widespread support for the organization.
A million thanks to everyone who has already contributed to the Ed Colina Foundation. But the organization needs everyone's support. So get in the Christmas spirit and do your part to make the world a better place. Even a small contribution to their blog can make a big difference.

12 Days of Christmas - Portland Finds a New Hope

Today's 12 Days of Christmas post focuses on Project Hope. Based in Portland, Oregon, the renowned organization is dedicated to providing a wide range of help services to at-risk young people between the ages of 15-20. For this group, hope seems as far away as the most distant galaxy. The vast majority have no education, low wage jobs, unstable employment, dependence on social services, and very often are an unfortunate statistic in the criminal justice system.

How Project Hope Has Helped Thousands to Make New Strides in Life


  • Assisting students in focusing on the skills to make positive, life-long changes.

  • Providing educational support and tutoring.

  • Offering job training, employment, life-skills development, and mentoring.

  • Launching "Hope Houses", their after-school jobs program that provides materials and labor for low income housing.
How Can You Help These Special People Find New Hope?


  1. Become a Project Hope volunteer or make a donation. Every little bit helps, so do your part, no matter how big or small. The organization is currently accepting applications. So don't wait. Be a hero today! For more information contact Project Hope at info@projecthopeportland.org or 503-287-4914.

  2. Get the organization's latest updates and news by visiting the Project Hope blog. You're bound to find something that will inspire you to new heights of generosity!

  3. Friend Project Hope on Facebook or follow them @Twitter. Get the good word out to the world this holiday season!
Our congratulations to all the generous, caring people who have already helped thousands gain a second chance in life. We hope more of you will discover the joy and gratification of donating to this outstanding Portland charity during this holiday season and beyond!

Monday, December 21, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - Give The Gift of Clean Water with AWayToHelp.org

Today's 12 days of Christmas post features AWay to Help - a dedicated Orange County charity that travels to Uganda to give the gift of clean water. Many people aren't aware that one of the deadliest problems in third world countries is dirty water. Disease, sickness, and bacteria is transferred in bad water and it infects entire villages and nations. Every year, 3 MILLION people die from unclean water :(

Awaytohelp.org goes above and beyond to try to bring awareness and clean water to deserving people. Once a village is taught the right procedures for maintaining healthy water, they can prevent so much sickness and death. Its so simple to save lives with AwaytoHelp!

How can YOU get the word out about clean water?

A couple ways...

1. Support with your time. Take a trip for a week or 10 days to save deserving lives
2. Donate to the cause. You can SPONSOR a WELL. How cool?!
3. Promote awareness. Blog about solutions. Share clean water projects on Facebook. Follow clean water groups & causes on Twitter.

Its so amazing what we accomplish when we join together and try. With our help, its possible for everyone to have healthy and clean drinking water. We just need enough people to be aware and support the cause. Won't you join in???

Saturday, December 19, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - Meet the San Felipe Humanitarian Alliance!

Todays 12 Days post goes out to a little known charity with a big heart - San Felipe Humanitarian Alliance. The Alliance is dedicated to providing global relief and rehabilitation services for children and their communities affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.

Just a few of SFHA's accomplishments:

The foundation continues to support both local and international causes to assist our fellow brothers and sisters in need.

How can YOU support San Felipe Humanitarian Alliance?

1. Offer a tax deductable donation. The alliance is always looking to build their next shelter or help the next victim.
2. Fan SFHA on Facebook and share updates with your friends.
3. Donate items that can be used in shelters like toothpaste, hygiene items, diapers, or gently worn clothes. Email Michelle or Belisa to get involved!

We'd like to give a shout out for all the support SFHA gives mothers, children, families, and other foundations. When many are turning their heads and ignoring the need, the Alliance continues to extend a helping hand. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to humanity!!!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Unique Rancho Santa Margarita Dentist Offers Unparalleled Services

From time to time we at Cal Coast Web Design enjoy placing the spotlight on clients in order to share with the world what we feel are great, unique, and useful products and services. This time we turn the virtual spotlight on the Rancho Santa Margarita dentists of Blossoming Smiles. Dr. Carlos Parajon is the owner of Blossoming Smiles as well as a Rancho Santa Margarita dentist.


Dr. Parajon and his staff at Blossoming Smiles are unlike any other Rancho Santa Margarita dentists in that they not only offer standard dentistry services but they specialize in cosmetic dentistry too. If that weren't enough the Blossoming Smiles office has been designed and decorated as though it where a home. The Rancho Santa Margarita dentists at Blossoming Smiles are well aware of the apprehensions many people share about visiting a dentist and have gone to great lengths in order to make people feel, quite literally, at home in their office. The staff treat their patients as they would family members which goes a long way in helping to remove the anxiety and fear many people have when the visit a Rancho Santa Margarita dentist.


Blossoming Smiles Rancho Santa Margarita Dental Services:

Blossoming Smiles is truly a one of a kind Rancho Santa Margarita dentist experience. Patients will feel at home and be treated with respect and as people first rather than simply the "next appointment". Cal Coat Web Design is proud to have Dr. Carlos Parajon as part of the Cal Coast family and wish both he and Blossoming Smiles continued success.

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Orange County Personal Trainer Helps Fitness Experts And Fitness Conscience Individuals Find One Another - Keeps Pregnant Women In Shape


Every so often we here at Cal Coast Web Design use this blog to showcase one of our clients. This time we'd like to talk a bit about Orange County personal trainer, Eric Johannsen who is also owner of Premium Trainers. Premium Trainers is an online network that connects personal trainers, fitness clubs, and even clients of those. Premium Trainers makes it easy to find a personal trainer that's right for you by providing information on a long list of Orange County personal trainers. Individuals looking for a fitness club can also utilize Eric's website to find one that works best for them and in their local area as well. The Premium Trainers website allows its visitors to search for and Orange County personal trainer and fitness clubs using a number of different criteria as to provide results that are as specific and close to the visitor as possible.

In addition to Premium Trainers, Eric Johannsen also runs Fitness 4 Baby, a web site which is dedicated to both pre and post natal fitness programs. Having worked as an Orange County personal trainer for many years, Eric has also worked with many expectant mothers as well as those who've recently given birth. As such Eric knows just how difficult it can be for mothers to stay in shape during pregnancy and to get back into shape following the birth of a new baby. Fitness 4 Baby is a result of years of work with mothers as well as research into exercise during and just after a pregnancy.

Orange County Premium Trainer Services

  • Find an Orange County Personal Trainer – Finding a reputable and experienced Orange County personal trainer can be a daunting task for those looking. Premium Trainers allows visitors to search for personal trainers by trainer, fitness club, city, state, and zip code.
  • Find an Orange County Gym - Many people want not only an Orange County personal trainer but a local fitness club to work out at. Working out in a gym is far more motivating that going it alone or at home and Premium Trainers knows this. They therefore also allow visitors to search for fitness clubs in their area using the same criteria as those searching for a personal trainer use.
  • Personal Trainers Advertise Services – Orange County personal trainers know that like any other business, advertising and getting the word out are the only way to generate business. At Premium Trainers trainers can come, register with the site and get their profiles placed on the largest fitness network online.
  • Gyms Get Listed in Our Directory- Not only can Orange County personal trainers register at Premium Trainers but fitness clubs can do the same in order to help bolster interest in their particular brand of fitness. Gyms that register and are displayed on Premium Trainers often do more business in their local areas than gyms that do no appear on the site.

Who Can Utilize Premium Trainers?

In addition to allowing visitors to search for an Orange County personal trainer visitors can come to Premium Trainers for dietary tips, information and even healthy recipes. Those Orange County personal trainers looking for new clients can also visit Premium Trainers, sign up, and become networked with other health professionals as well as those who are seeking an Orange County personal trainer. Signing up is quick and easy and is a great way to get your name and information out there.

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Fitness4baby

Fitness 4 Baby is a website for expectant mothers as well as those who've recently given birth. Fitness 4 Baby is not only updated regularly with advice that a woman can use to live healthy during pregnancy but through this site a number of services are offered to mothers that aim to help keep them in shape and healthy during and after pregnancy. Women who are pregnant and aren't sure what to eat or how to stay in shape can visit this site and pick up valuable information while those looking to get back into pre-pregnancy shape following birth will find Fitness 4 Baby's services particularly useful.

Fitness4baby Services:

  • Healthy Pregnancy Topics - Fitness 4 Baby covers a wide variety of healthy pregnancy topics. These range from pregnancy fitness, weight loss and weight gain, as well as patrician and lifestyle too. Any woman pregnant or having recently given birth will find the topics on the site comprehensive and informative.

  • Favorite Pregnancy Exercises - Fitness 4 Baby places an emphasis on exercise during and after pregnancy in order to help clients stay fit the entire time which is healthier for both mother and baby. Services for safe exercise, stretching, weight training, and even cardiovascular are available through Fitness 4 Baby.

  • Pregnancy Video Library – Fitness 4 Baby offers a line of home videos for women who enjoy working out on their own and in the comfort of their homes. There is a wide variety of videos as well to choose from. Videos focus on a number of different aspects of pregnancy fitness including core and abdominal exercises, weight training, and stretching.

  • How to Get Started - Being pregnant and caring for a newborn can be exhausting and so Fitness 4 Baby has made getting started on their programs extremely easy. Women interested in getting started need only visit the Fitness 4 Baby website. From here view a list of services, contact Fitness 4 Baby with any questions, and then complete the transaction over the phone or mail the trainer and have them collect payment in person.

  • Pricing and Packages – The pricing of packages at Fitness 4 Baby varies depending on what a woman wants. Though Fitness 4 Baby has a number of packages in place to choose from, they alsoallow interested parties to customize packages and essentially create one that both works for them and meets their budgetary needs.

  • Standard Pregnancy Package – The standard pregnancy package offered by Fitness 4 Baby is more comprehensive that you might expect and includes services such as goal setting, movement analysis, strength training, and even healthy eating habit instruction.

  • Most Commonly Asked Questions About Fitness During Pregnancy
    Women seeking answers to questions about healthy living during and after pregnancy can visit Fitness4 Baby where they'll find a page dedicated to frequently asked questions. These questions and answers help many women live healthier during pregnancy and thereafter.

  • Additional Pregnancy Resources – In addition to providing women with services and tips related to healthy pregnancy and fitness, Fitness 4 Baby also provides women with additional pregnancy resources in an effort to expose them to as much free information as possible so that they can maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay in shape.

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Using Social Media To Advertise Your Real Estate Listings

Cal Coast Web Design has discovered a new tool that allows allows real estate agents to post their listings easily and quickly onto their social media accounts. As most people know Social Media sites like Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter are excellent ways to keep in touch with people whom are important to you and/or your business. What many people don't realize however is that all Social Media sites present their users with a way to advertise their products, in this case listings.

Cal Coast Web Design wants to help you maximize the exposure you get with your listings!

On all of these sites listings can be viewed by your fans, friends, and followers making it easier than ever to get the word out on a specific listings, price reductions, and even brand new or recently sold listings. Placing listings on your Social Media pages has never been easier either. On the three big Social Media sites users are able to copy and paste links into status updates, news updates, and tweets. Doing so in most cases will bring up a picture of the page for display on your account. Links and images are a great way to catch the eye of your followers and entice them into reading more.

The SoCal MLS has made this process even easier so now there's no excuse to not utilize the Social Media sites. If you'd like to use Social media sites to get the word out on your listings you can do so by simply following these instructions.

1. Start by using the SoCal MSL URL http://www.socalmls.com/.

2. Add your listings MLS number to the end of the aforementioned address. The end result will look something like this. http://www.socalmls.com/X95000436

3. Paste this address into your web browser, Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. which will take you to your listings.

4. To the right of your listing photo you’ll see the following icons.

5. Clicking on any of these icons will send the listing to your account on each respective Social Media site.

6. You can now begin editing your entry and DON'T FORGET TO ADD A BIT OF commentary TO YOUR listing so that those viewing the listing can get as much information as possible.

7. Once you're all finished your visitors will be able to click on the link to receive full details on any listing you've entered.


Not only will your listings be available to the people who follow your tweets and who befriend you or become fans on Facebook and Myspace but everyone they're connected with too! Social media sites should be utilized and utilized often. Once you receive a new listing be sure to follow the instructions above in order to maximize viewers and potential buyers!

Friday, December 11, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - Mothers Against Drunk Driving Needs Support!

Today's 12 Days of Christmas post comes from Desiree Garcia, with MADD of Orange County. Desiree is one of the strongest and coolest girls we know, we are blessed to have met her :)

We are not all mothers, and we are not all victims. We are grandparents, fathers, brothers, sisters, children, relatives and friends. We are men and women, young and old. Mothers Against Drunk Driving mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. MADD was founded in California in 1980 and has been serving Orange County since 1981.

MADD is not a crusade against alcohol consumption. The focus of MADD is to look for effective solutions to impaired driving and underage drinking, to provide free support services to individuals, families and friends whose lives have been impacted by impaired drivers. Unlike cancer and other terrible diseases, MADD is not looking for a cure for under the influence driving...we already have one. Its you.

How can you support MADD Orange County?

  1. Donate - It is the end of the year and we always encourage donations in lieu of a Holiday gift. Givt the gift that saves lives. Donation questions? Contact Desiree Garcia at desiree.garcia@madd.org
  2. Girls Night Out - Come join us Wednesday December 16th at Patina Boutique in Costa Mesa from 6pm-9pm. Patina will be giving 15% proceeds to MADD and there will be a $5 entry fee that also goes back to MADD.
  3. Walk Like MADD - Register now for our annual 5K walk, Walk Like MADD, which takes place May 8, 2010 at Huntington City Beach. Walk along the boardwalk and take in the beautiful views Huntington Beach! Don't wait, sign up your team now and start fund raising the first of the year! You can save a life and make a difference. Register today!
  4. Volunteer - Volunteers are the heart and soul of MADD. Without them, MADD would have no one to stand beside an injured survivor in court; offer a hug to a grieving family member; educate a school child that alcohol is a drug; or answer the question from a concerned citizen, "What can be done to stop the deaths and grievous injuries on our highways?" Every volunteer job at MADD Orange County is important! From supporting the office staff in the day-to-day implementation of programs to the handing out of information at booths to comforting the victims of alcohol related crashes. There are lots of things to choose from. Contact Mary Beth Griffin at marybeth.griffin@madd.org for more info.
And of course...........Encourage your family and friends to take a cab this holiday if they've been drinking.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - Orangewood Children's Foundation

Today's 12 days of Christmas post is dedicated to Orangewood Children's Foundation, and all they do for the foster youth of Orange County. Many of you may not this, know but our own CFO was a foster youth and spent time at Orangewood, so this foundation is very close to our hearts :)

Orangewood has great programs designed to help foster kids get educated, obtain scholarships, live independently, and transition into the community successfully. Its not easy when you don't have your family to help, but its nice that this shelter comes to the rescue for so many of our youth.

How can YOU show support for Orange County's foster kids?

Its easy!!!
  1. Friend Orangewood on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. Share their stuff!!
  2. Volunteer your time. There are various community events throughout the year, or you could even be a mentor!
  3. Round up the company troops, and do a matching gift. A matching gift is great because the company matches the contribution of its employees. What a wonderful way for you to all do good together.
We'd like to just take a moment to say THANKS to Orangewood Foundation for supporting our local foster kids. With the right support, they will all grow up to be smart, successful, CEO's & mentors too :)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

12 Days of Christmas - Support Our Troops with American Soldier Network

Today's 12 Days of Christmas post is dedicated to our devoted and brave troops! Have you thanked a soldier lately??? If not, you may want to say thank you to Orange County non profit the American Soldier Network, because they are doing it for you.

Throughout the year, The American Soldier network tirelessly holds fundraisers and raises awareness to help our service men and women feel welcome when they come home. Founder Annie Nelson, along with Navy Cross Marine and author of Shadow of the Sword Jeremiah Workman, speak at various events. Topics include raising awareness on PTSD and veterans needs. Of course, multiple hospital visits to spread good cheer are also on the agenda!

How can YOU support our soldiers this Christmas?

  1. Make a donation (tax deductible!) to American Soldier Network. Every dollar helps!!!
  2. Sponsor a stocking for $25
  3. Come and stuff a stocking in Mission Viejo this Wednesday Dec 9th, or Thursday Dec 10th! Call 949-355-3061 for location details.
  4. Show your support by following @ForRTroops on Twitter or becoming a fan on Facebook.
Stockings for Soldiers from the American Soldier Network

Please, watch this video to learn the full vision of American Soldier Network has for supporting our troops:



Wouldn't a series on TV dedicated to welcoming home and thanking our military heroes be AWESOME? Wow, thanks to Annie and American Soldier Network for all you do locally and internationally for our beloved troops!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Special of the Month: Social Networking A La Carte Services

Many of you have attended our CCWD First Friday Social Seminar: A FREE Orange County Social Networking Training & Workshop and would like some help having Cal Coast lay the foundation for you so that you can begin implementing updates and making online profile modifications.

Others have just heard about all the craze and would like us to start the process for you.

Below are some available packages to help assist you.

Services:

  • Facebook Fan Page Creation - $150
  • Twitter Account Creation - $100
  • LinkedIn Account Creation - $100
  • Social Networking Profile Integrations with Auto-Updating - $50/each or $75 for combo
  • A La Carte Training - $75/hr
  • Adding "Social Candy" to Site, Blog & Other Profiles - $50/each or $75 for combo
  • Creating "Social Candy" Email Signature - $100
  • Platinum Combo (w/ all services above) - $500
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Please feel free to contact Cal Coast at 888-281-7665, Support@CalCoastWebDesign.com or simply comment on this blog if you need help or just have questions! We're here to help!