Posts Tagged ‘SLO’

Buy of the Week - Cayucos

Friday, May 15th, 2009

I haven’t done one of these in quite a while - not because there haven’t been any deals but mostly because I have been swamped with other things.  It’s no excuse but it is the truth…. Sooo moving forward, here is what I consider the deal of the week in SLO County:

What’s better than being right on the beach?  sb-view2

sb-viewHow about 180 degree ocean views.  And what if you could get those 180 degree ocean view for around $525,000?  

And what if for that price you also got 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms,sb-bedroom1 and over 1800 square feet living space? 

AND what if all of that was located in Cayucos? Oh yeah, it also has a fire place for those chilly Pacific evenings… sb-fireWould you still be interested?   YES!  Then you better pick up the phone and call me now before this one is gone!

sb-outside2767 Santa Barbara

$1,500 Tax Credit for Home Improvements.

Monday, May 11th, 2009

If you are planning on doing any upgrades to your SLO County home in 2009 or 2010, check out the new tax credits for energy efficient home improvements.   You can get up to a $1,500 tax credit for:

  •  Heating/Air,
  • Windows,
  • Doors,
  • Insulation,
  • Water Heaters,
  • Biomass Stoves (what the heck is that?) and
  • Roofing projects. 

Geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and small wind energy systesm receive 30% of the cost and have no maximum limit.

Who doesn’t want to save that kind of money in this kind of economy? 

To be sure you maximize the amount, check out the details at www.energystar.gov BEFORE you start your project.

Perfect Massage - Earthtones in Paso Robles

Friday, April 24th, 2009

 

Spring has finally sprung in San Luis Obispo County.  The wild flowers and bulbs are blooming, the grass is growing, the birds are chirping in the tree and the chipmunks are grabbing acorns.  Time for new personal growth, for interior spring cleaning, exterior yard work and garden planting.  Lots of stooping, digging, hauling, carrying, moving, walking, pushing and many other ‘ing’ words as well.  All these additional activities while maintaining your normal work  load

If you are like a lot of us, this time of year you are sore in places where you didn’t know you could be sore.  The internal stress goes up a bit and because of the additional load, you feel more tired.  For me, the muscle soreness almost always shows up on the left side of my body - in my back and hip.  As a result I am aways on the hunt for the perfect massage in SLO County.  One that works out all my muscles - especially the problem areas - puts me into a deep sleep in the middle of it and moves the energy around so that leaves me feeling serene, relaxed and at peace for the rest of the day.   Now that is what a massage is all about.

Fortuanately for me, a couple of years ago I stumbled onto just that perfect massage or massage therapists.  At the time this therapist was in the lovely little town of Atascadero but has since moved their business to the bustling mecca of Paso Robles, just  short 10 minute drive away.

EarthTones Center for Healing
Phone:  (805) 238-4413
Email: Earthtoneswb@aol.com
Location: 1319 Park Street, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo

Here’s how to experience this amazing, perfect massage…  Call Earthtones at (805) 238-4413.  If a guy answers - that would most likely be Greg - tell him you want to book a massage with his lovely wife Mary.  If a lady answers, it is probably Mary so she can book you.  Tell them that you read about them on my website….  

Then on the day of your appointment, drive to 1319 Park Street.  Now make sure to leave a little time either before or after your appointment so you can browse the local art work and very cool items in the gallery.  Make sure to drink lots of water afterward!  Then let me know if that wasn’t one of the best massages you have ever gotten.earthton_shop_004-194x226

I couldn’t tell you exactly what it is the Mary does but I can tell you that whatever it is, you will walk out a different person than when you walked in.  Oh yeah, I think I forgot to tell you that this perfect massage will cost you LESS than $100. 

Putting Yourself Out There - Social Networking

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Having been around for quite a while (no I am not telling you my exact age), I am very familar with networking for  business growth.  And having a bachelor degree in computer information systems, I am not intimidated by computers… BUT  this whole social networking thing has really been challenging for me to get my arms, mind and thoughts around.  Now maybe its because of my age or maybe its because I haven’t stayed 100% up-to-date on technology, or maybe I like my privacy - I don’t know.  Whatever it is, it has/is definitely been a tough transition for me to make. 

BLOGGING

I finally think I have the blogging thing down.  Although it took me 5 or 6 different starts.  Now, I am actually enjoying the blogging. I do struggle with how to make it meaningful and interesting to other people.  I am hopeful it will get better over time …..

TWITTER

I am also twittering, just started that and I’m pretty sure I don’t have a clue what I am doing.  Twittering is pretty fun too.  It seems more difficult than blogging because you only have a few characters to say something thats pertenient to someone reading the twitter.  So, I’m working on making it better every day and to post items of value and interest…  You can check mine out at www.twitter.com/andeeallen.  I would love your feedback!

POD CASTING

I have done exactly 1 pod cast which I never posted because it was too embarassing.  Everyday I tell myself that I am going to pratice and everyday I  find something else to do.  Part of the problem for me is finding the time when I won’t be interupted or at least I use that for an excuse.  Mainly, it scares the crap out of me….  But I will overcome and start doing it…. Just you wait and see.   And if I can do it, you can do it!

I still have a bunch of other  social networking skills to work on - facebook (haven’t done that one yet), myspace (not yet), youtube (YIKES!!), and who knows what the other hundred gillion social networking sites I should be on.    For someone in my generation, this whole social networking phenomenom is scary, intimidating and yet fun.   I also find it challenging to figure out how social networking applies or will apply to selling homes on the Central Coast and SLO County.  So far, it is way out of my thinking range but I can feel it slowly coming into focus.  Until then I am just following directions…

I admire the kids that have grown up with the new technology and have no fear about putting themselves out there  because that is after all what social networking is about.  Putting yourself out there for everyone to see, even complete strangers!

The Power of Community - Atascadero

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Ok, I’m totally impressed!  I did not realize how talented the people in my small town of Atascadero really are and the amazing things they could accomplish. 

Last night, I was lucky to be able to attend a fund raising dinner for the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy Advanced Strings Students (boy that is a mouthfull).  They are raising money so they can compete with schools across the United State at Disneyland’s Music in the Park.  Attending the dinner was one of the most delightful evenings I have had in a long, long time.  Mouth-watering local wines, tasty delicious Italian food (the best tiramisu ever!),                            delightful strings accompaniment, silent auction (I won the pizza and movie basket), and fun, easy conversation all combined into a very memoriable event.   The Carlton Hotel (only 5 star in the area) hosted the whole event.

But outside of the great food, wine, music and fun - what impressed me most about the whole thing was that only a few parents (unfortunately I wasn’t one of them) put this all together in just a couple of months.  Thanks to their planning and skills, it ran as smooth as clock work - even the HUGE silent auction.  One of the parents (owner of Bueno Tavola in SLO) cooked the complete meal, one parent donated wine for all the tables, and a few others solicited donations and hosted the silent auction.  And let’s not forget the dedicated music teacher - Jean Collins - who is completely and totally committed to these kids!  Me, I just showed up to eat and be entertained - shame on me! 

Atascadero Carlton Hotel

Atascadero Carlton Hotel

Atascadero Fine Arts Academy and the City of Atascadero are truly supreme examples of what make a great community!  I am so impressed and proud to send my kids to school there and live in this town!    What a great place!  AND  what an opportunity for our children!