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Serve Up Fun at These Tennis Courts Around Bakersfield
Hit the courts on February 23 – National Tennis Day – around Bakersfield to get fit and have some fun. Whether you'd like to join a country club for its tennis courts, lessons, and other amenities, or want to stick to public courts with extras like splash pads, you'll find some great places to play tennis in the area.
Our agents suggest serving up some fun at these tennis courts around Bakersfield:
- Bakersfield Racquet Club – 1660 Pine St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Since 1948, Bakersfield Racquet Club, located near Bakersfield homes for sale, has been a popular destination for tennis players of all ages. If you have kids, they'll be able to participate in the club's vigorous youth program that includes summer camps, high school tournaments, and more. All players will enjoy playing on 10 lighted courts and have access to private lessons, group lessons, and a variety of clinics. Several levels of memberships are available, or you can pay to visit as a guest up to twice a month.
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Homeowners: Backyard Astronomy for Beginners
Have you been looking to start a new hobby, but just don't know what that should be? Astronomy is an interesting hobby that can offer stunning views and an almost endless supply of new things to learn about. And it's a hobby that's perfect for that outdoor space at Bakersfield homes for sale. If you think astronomy is for you, here's how you can get started.
- Get some equipment
You can see some things in the night sky with the naked eye, and you may want to start out that way if you're just trying it out. But to get a really good view of a wider variety of celestial features, you'll want binoculars or a telescope. There are different types of telescopes and binoculars. Depending on what you want to see and the viewing conditions, you'll want to get something that fits your needs. Doing some research may be helpful. You can even make your own telescope if you'd like to add another dimension to this hobby.
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Where to Break Your Fast Around Bakersfield
Eating a hearty hot breakfast has all sorts of benefits, from making us feel full longer (hot food is said to be more satisfying than cold) so that we snack less, to breaking the long fast since dinner time to help regulate blood sugar better. While there's some debate now about breakfast being the most healthful meal of all, there's no doubt that the right breakfast fare can give you much-needed nutrition. From steel cut oats to orange juice and eggs, breakfast foods can be delicious as well as nutritious.
In case you hadn't realized, now that you've moved into the dream home you selected from Bakersfield homes for sale, February will be National Hot Breakfast Month. What better time to explore the Bakersfield area and see who has the best hot breakfast around? Here are some suggestions to get you started.
- Cafe Smitten - 909 18th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cafe Smitten offers those with an appetite for an eclectic hot breakfast just that. Menu items prepared on the premises include Super Seed Oatmeal (seven rolled oats, plus mixed seeds and nuts, golden raisins, brown sugar, and steamed milk); scrambled eggs with feta cheese, spinach, and avocado; and vegan burrito with garbanzo beans, sauteed mushrooms, and kale. Don't forget to sample the toasts, served on pecan raisin bread: peanut butter and jelly; almond plus banana; Nutella plus hazelnuts; or a flight of all three. Takeout is available.
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Clever Storage Solutions Buyers Will Appreciate
Extra storage is always a plus. No matter how big or small your home is, there's always a need for more places to stash stuff. If you're looking to add your home to the list of Bakersfield homes for sale, you should know that storage can attract or put off buyers, depending on what you have. It's therefore critical to highlight your home's storage features or come with some creative solutions if you're lacking storage space. Our agents share these clever storage solutions that will make your home more appealing to buyers.
- Make Use of Unused Space
Those nooks and crannies, irregular walls, and unused corners are possible options for creating more storage space. For instance, you can transform an empty corner of the room or space under a bay window into useful built-in storage that will get buyers' attention. Add a bench under a window to create a cozy seating area and get plenty of room for stashing your books and other items. In the kitchen, you can add plinth drawers underneath cabinets for additional storage.