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It's almost the middle of December and the kids will be out of school for winter break soon. How to keep them entertained during those couple of weeks? Here are some family friendly ideas everyone can enjoy. San Jose is definitely known for its annual Christmas in the Park. It's a great event for all age groups whether or not you have kids. It can even be romantic for a date, with all the Christmas lights, games and rides, almost like a winter carnival, but better! If you haven't already been, check the Yelp! reviews, it seems to come highly recommended.

Thankgiving is right around the corner and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full effect. Don't forget to give back! On November 27, 2014 the Gobbel Gobbel Give will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Gypsy Den in Santa Ana. This potluck party is held to feed the homeless. Bring a warmed dish of food, blankets, warm clothes or toiletries and help us assemble meals to take out to the people living on the streets. The historic Kellogg House in Santa Ana will be hosting a Holly Berry Tea on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 11:00- 2:00 PM and the Silver Bell Tea on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 11:30 AM. These Victorian tea parties will be hosted by the Victorian Tea Society who will be dressed in period attire. The house will be decorated for the holiday season and there will be tasty treats to enjoy and fine teas to sip. The OC Central Holiday Food Swap --Holiday Edition will be held on December 14, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For this event you would bring something you made, grew of foraged for yourself (for example:pickles, preserves, baked goods, honey, granola, pasta, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices) to swap and enjoy with other participants. Although this is a free event, there is a cap on the number of swappers who may enter, so if you are interested in participating be sure to register early. 

There are many ways to get ADT in California. You can call the corporate office or you can go with a local Authorized ADT Dealer. You can order your system over the phone or you can have a FREE In-Home Security Review. The list goes on and all the options create lots of questions. Here are some answers to common questions to help you choosing an ADT monitored security system in California.

An Internet search of ADT dealer will provide you quite the proverbial ear full. Many times one article contradicts the next and it can be hard to decipher fact from fiction. Unfortunately, finding controversial and conflicting information on the Internet is not surprising. Did you know that there are 3 experiments you can do at home that prove that the Earth is flat? Hmmm, maybe you can't believe everything you read on the Internet. While I won't endeavor to refute the 74 million articles seeking to prove the world is indeed flat, I can surely clear up some misunderstandings that are floating around the Internet about ADT dealers.

Having a Brinks Home Security System will keep money in your pocket when you reactivate your existing security system. Brink's Home Security, called Broadview Security from 2009 to 2010, installed high quality hardwired alarm systems. With Brink's out of the alarm business, many companies will suggest that you abandon your existing equipment and replace it with wireless. However, the benefits of a wireless security system vs a hardwired security systems don't begin to tip the scales. So if a young well-meaning gentleman strolls into your home and tries to convince you to trash your old hardwired system and "get modern," toss him out on his hind side! Or you can politely ask him to leave and read this article to make an informed decision.

Brink's is arguably one of most well-known names in security. They have been in business since 1859 and the name Brink's is practically synonymous with armored trucks. In 1983, they started Brink's Home Security and became a force to be reckoned with in the home security market. Between 2009 and 2010 Brinks re-branded themselves with the name Broadview Security and then joined forces with Tyco International. They were again re-branded under the ADT Security Services name.

Oh boy! I hate to be the bearer of bad news but summer is officially over and the holidays are right around the corner. Hope you're all prepared! Halloween is here in just a couple of weeks and to get into the spooky spirit, you can have a great time with family at the Pumpkin Maze at Dell’Osso Family Farm. Every time I drive up that way, I always tell myself I'm going to go but never do. It is located right off the highway and you can't miss it! Even though the summer is over, there are still tons of exciting events you can attend. If you're a fan of history, then the “Art of Survival: Enduring the Turmoil of Tule Lake” at The San Joaquin County Historical Museum event is the place to be. For all the Jazz fans, you should go and enjoy an evening at the Mile Wine Company. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights they have live jazz playing while you sit down and enjoy one of their delicious paninis. With all the events and entertainment, it's hard to stay at home even if the kids have started school and the weather might be cooling down. Protecting your Stockton home with an ADT Home Security System will maximize the safety of your home and personal belongings, so that you can enjoy all the great events Stockton has to offer. Be sure to check Stockton crime so that you'll have the most current statistics about home burglaries, auto theft, home invasions and robberies in your neighborhood.