Kathleen Finnegan

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Tips To Avoid Unhealthy Air Quality: Saddleridge Fire

Here are a few tips from The Department of Public Health to help stay safe after a fire. Use this as a simple checklist to help avoid the effects of unhealthy air quality. Avoid unnecessary outdoor activity if smoke is detected. Keep windows and doors closed and run the air conditioner only if it draws air from the house. Check the filters on air conditions and replace them regularly (air filtration devices can reduce the level of harmful particles). If it... Continue Reading >

July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza | Woodland Hills

  With one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California, the July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza delights over 60,000 people with a free concert and 15-minute spectacular fireworks display. There are Food Trucks and local restaurants on hand along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses promoting and selling their goods. The event takes place on July 4th of each year from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come early! Parking fees are a donation to Valley Cultural Foundation and allow... Continue Reading >

Spring Cocktail Recipe: Concrete Junglebird

    Try this refreshing cocktail this spring. It's a mix of chai, lime, pineapple, and run. Mix all the below ingredients and pour over ice. Don't forget to garnish with a pineapple leaf and share with a friend. This refreshing drink is a perfect choice for parties, meet and greets or just an afternoon on the patio. Enjoy. Ingredients: .25 oz demerara .5 oz lime juice .75 oz Campari 1.5 oz caramelized pineapple concentrate .75 oz Appleton Reserve Jamaican Rum .75 oz chai infused Jameson Black Barrel   Stay connected... Continue Reading >

Is Your Home Ready For An Open House?

Here are three simple tips that will help you catch the eyes of potential buyers and get your home ready for showings this spring.  Though show-ready sounds like an overwhelming term for some homeowners, it doesn't have to be. Remember, there is something special about your property that will bring home buyers to your home, so the prep work is just highlighting the best part for them to see when they arrive.  Centerpieces: It's normal to want to clean everything, but... Continue Reading >

Candy Cane Lane is Back Again

Bringing in hundreds of families and people from across the state and beyond, Candy Cane Lane has been a staple for California Christmas lights. Some of the most creative, eye-catching, and holiday spirit building lights are found right at Candy Cane Lane in Woodland Hills, CA. The display begins the second week of December, so grab your hot chocolate and be sure to find the intersection of Lubao and Oxnard St.   The display continues until 10 PM on weeknights and about... Continue Reading >

3 Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes To Keep Your Guests Happy

The Cranberry Gingersnap 2 oz. vodka 2 oz. ginger beer Cranberry juice Lemon juice Grounded ginger Garnished: gingersnap cookie and white chocolate shavings Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass. Top with white chocolate shavings and garnish with a gingersnap cookie. Source: Sugar Factory   Salted Caramel Chai Sangria 750 mL EFFEN Salted Caramel Vodka 750 mL cranberry apple cider 1 qt. pinot noir 1 qt. Tazo Chai Tea 3 oz. Lemon juice 2 red apples, sliced 1 pt. blackberries Club soda Combine vodka, cider, wine, tea, and juice in a... Continue Reading >

Client Appreciation Party 2018

  Every year I enjoy throwing a Client Appreciation Party and this year's theme was The Amazing Race. Each and every costume was outstanding and congrats to all the winners!    1st place: Laura & James Romer Tim Donis Allison Smith Ryan Smith   2nd place: Marylynn Amdahl Leah Levy Merrilee Goodwin Lisa Rosenberg Tristan Clark   3rd place: Rita Donis Jim McMurphy Jamila Hasseb Steven Plourde Michelle Plourde     Continue Reading >

7 Plants That Don’t Require A Green Thumb

Having a green thumb is a luxury, so if you don't, you've definitely come to the right place! This list of beautiful and aesthetically pleasing plants can not only boost your home health but are easy to maintain. And for those looking to bring a little bit of joy into your office, studio space, or even patio, this list of green energy-boosting flowers may be the perfect solution for your space. If low-maintenance is your aim, then this list is... Continue Reading >

3 Ways to Create a Relaxing Oasis in Your Home

When you create a space that infuses relaxation and stress-recovery, your home can be a refuge from the fast pace of life. Even if it is a small place in a large room, it is important to have a place specifically for you to unwind.    Create Ambience with the Right Lighting Bright lights can impair our ability to relax. The right lighting can help put your mind at ease allowing you to rest and recharge. Remember, natural light is a mood booster and for... Continue Reading >

Invitation: Home Ownership Event!

Are you interested in buying a home in the next 5 years? Or maybe you are someone just curious about the homebuying process? I'd like to personally invite you to drinks and appetizers at the Calabasas Civic Center where I along with three others will share extremely valuable information about the home buying process! Come out and enjoy this fun event where there will also be a drawing for a $100 dollar gift card. Don't forget to RSVP here. Date: Thursday,... Continue Reading >