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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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Bakersfield: 5 Shops for Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
If you've got some last-minute holiday shopping to do in Bakersfield, you'll have your choice of interesting shops to visit and find just the right gift.
Our agents are not only experts at Bakersfield homes for sale, they also know the area well and suggest the following five shops for last-minute gifts.
- Sweet Surrender – 6439 Ming Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
Sweet Surrender is a unique shop that combines a bakery with a sophisticated boutique and gift store, so you'll find many gifts to choose from. Friends, family, and business associates would all enjoy a gift basket that includes tasty yet distinctive products that go together. Or choose a single item that makes a delicious statement, such as the lemon white chocolate cake that was featured in Oprah magazine or the Matterhorn cake that was highlighted on the "Best Thing I've Ever Ate" on the Food Network. If you don't want to buy sweets, check out items from the boutique's popular lines including Lula n' Lee, Voluspa, and Tokyo Milk. The shop and bakery are open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.
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Central CA: Be Dazzled By Holiday Light Displays
The holiday season might look a little different on the West Coast this year, but that won't stop us from embracing holiday cheer. Our real estate agents are excited to create new traditions with our families and friends by scouting out the best holiday light displays around Ventura County. Mix up some hot cocoa, bake some cookies, create the ultimate Christmas playlist, and take a drive to these dazzling holiday light displays around town.
- Bakersfield Christmas Town — 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
While we do have plenty of amazing Bakersfield homes for sale, we wish that we could live in Bakersfield's magical Christmas Town. Located inside the Pioneer Village at Kern County Museum, Santa Claus will spend December making his toys at Christmas Town and invites you to stop by. Drive through the dazzling mile-long light display and snap a photo with Santa at the end!
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Where to Go for a Shot of Espresso Around Bakersfield
There are a lot of things our agents love about Bakersfield, CA—the beautiful mountain scenery, the rich history, the warm weather, the vibrant art and music scene. But one thing you might not know about Bakersfield is that we happen to have some of the best coffee shops around.
And since we like to start our day with a hot cup of mud as much as anyone, we thought we'd take a moment to sing the praises of our favorite Bakersfield Coffee shops. After all, National Espresso Day is coming up on November 23!
- Dagney's Coffee Company - 1600 20th St. #3902, Bakersfield, CA 93301
A classic California coffee joint, Dagney's Coffee Company is one of the best spots in Bakersfield for gourmet coffee and rich espresso in a relaxed, laid-back setting. Beer and wine are also on the menu, as well as a great selection of baked goods and brunch staples. They have excellent outdoor seating as well. Dagney's is located a block east of the iconic Fox Theatre and a stone's throw from many Bakersfield homes for sale.