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Help Mom move this Mother's Day with the oldest movers in Santa Barbara

May can be a busy time of year for moms. School is letting out soon, the yard needs to be cleaned up for summer, and vacations need to be planned. If your family is moving this summer, that adds even more stress for mom. Luckily Mother’s Day gives us all a good excuse to help out and make mom’s life easier. There are many gifts your mom will appreciate more than a last-minute card. Here are some suggestions of things you can do to help out mom from Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage and the McCann family:

Spend Some Time Helping Out: Do some of the heavy lifting for mom. Volunteer to clean out the attic, basement or garage, or bring all the winter items over to McCann Mini Storage to get them out of her way. While you’re here, pick up the patio furniture that has been in storage and take it back to the house. Clean it off and set it up so mom will have a place to relax while you make dinner!

Get Involved With the Move: If your family or parents are moving this summer, don’t make mom do all of the work. Ask if she needs any help planning the move or notifying people of the new address, or find out if you can request moving estimates for her.

Packing as a Family Affair: Help mom think about what can be packed now, and then come on over to Hazelwood Allied to pick up some moving supplies. From individual moving boxes to entire moving kits, we have the moving supplies you need to help get packed and ready to move. Our moving boxes come in a wide variety of sizes and purposes. Don’t forget to clearly label the boxes to make things easier on moving day.

If you are relocating an older mother, Casey McCann has received the Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist (CRTS) designation, which means he has special education and qualifications in late life home transitions such as moving, downsizing or aging in place. Casey will be happy to help with any issues like senior housing, medical, mental conditions and liability issues to make the transition easier for you and your mom.

Happy Mother’s Day from the McCann family to yours!

About Hazelwood Moving and Storage - Customers refer to Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage as one of the most professional self-storage and moving companies Santa Barbara has to offer. Santa Barbara businesses and home owners rely on the full-service relocation company to handle everything from family heirlooms to rugged business equipment. Owned by the McCann family for over 41 years, the nationwide movers maintain a commitment to quality and customer service. When using these quality movers Santa Barbara customers can sit back and let Hazelwood carry the load. Visit the websiteand Facebook page or call 800-541-5958 for more information or to schedule a complimentary move analysis.

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5 FUN CAR FACTS TO SHARE WITH DAD ON FATHER’S DAY

Ayers Automotive Repair is a family-owned business that really appreciates dads. We look to them for guidance, support and love. That’s why we recommend that you spend some time with your dad this Father’s Day. Perhaps you can take a nice ride together, spend some time on the patio just talking, or maybe even toss a football around. The important thing is to share quality time together. While you’re talking, here are five fun car facts you can share with your dad:

1. National Hot Rod Association (NHRA): Did you know that the nitromethane-powered engines of NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars produce approximately 7,000 horsepower, about 37 times that of the average street car? Now there’s an engine that really needs some regular maintenance!

2. Cars and Water: It takes about 39,000 gallons of water to produce the average car. Dad would appreciate it if you used a lot less than that the next time you wash the car!

3. Far Out Facts: Driving at 75 miles per hour, it would take 258 days to drive around one of Saturn’s rings – and that doesn’t count the time it takes to drive back to Earth for a little automotive maintenance!

4. Hold Your Tongue: The average driver will curse approximately 32,000 times in their lifetime while operating a car or truck. Let’s hope they’re not cursing about maintenance problems that could have been avoided!

5. Movie Cars: In “Die Another Day,” James Bond drives an Aston Martin Vanquish while his nemesis Zao drives a Jaguar XKR. Ayers Automotive provides European automotive repairs for these two brands and more.

One present dad will really appreciate is automotive repairs at Ayers. Give him a break and bring the family car to our Santa Barbara automotive repair shop if it’s time for a tune-up, tire rotation, or oil change. Other auto repair services he might appreciate include brake repair and transmission repair. We’ve made auto maintenance affordable with our “Take Your Pick” auto repair specials for Good, Better, and Best auto repair options. Better yet, give dad a membership in our Car Care Club so he can avoid a huge repair bill.

Set an appointment online now or call us at 805-962-7316 and give dad the best Father’s Day ever!

At Ayers We Care For You, We Care for Your Car!!

Nikki and Robert Ayers,

Your local Auto Repair experts

About Ayers Automotive Repair: Ayers Automotive Repair, 1301 Chapala Street in Santa Barbara, CA has been providing friends and neighbors in Santa Barbara with dependable, trustworthy auto repair services since 1979. Whether a vehicle needs brake services, a minor tune-up, or a major overhaul, the shop’s trained service technicians are skilled at diagnosing and pinpointing solutions to automotive problems, saving customers valuable time and money. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri: 7:30am – 5:30pm and Saturdays by appointment only. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-962-7316 for more information

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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Style With Sammy’s Limos

Thanksgiving means different things to different people. For college students, it’s time to get together with old friends and celebrate. For families, it’s time to enjoy special activities together. Visitors to Santa Barbara might want to take this time to see all our beautiful city has to offer. Whatever you are doing, do it in safety and style with Sammy’s Limousines and Tours. We offer the finest in luxury with our top notch fleet, as well as providing you with drivers that are knowledgeable tour guides.

Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara is a great time for fun, food and partying, with many events you can enjoy with friends. If your party plans call for alcohol, leave the driving to our Santa Barbara limousine service so you can have more fun. There is no better way to celebrate this special time of year than by renting one of our SUV Limousines, Luxury Sedans, or Passenger Vans. Let us do the driving while you experience the holiday charms of Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and the surrounding communities. Here are a few suggestions for Thanksgiving events in Santa Barbara where you can have our professional chauffeur drive you and your guests:

Thanksgiving Dinner: Imagine the look of surprise on your guests’ faces when you invite them over for Thanksgiving dinner and one of our luxury limos pulls up to the door! Pile everybody into the vehicle as we whisk you and your guests off to one of Santa Barbara’s finest restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner.

Santa Barbara Zoo: What could be more fun than taking the family to the Zoo’s Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash before heading out to dinner? Beginning at 10:00 a.m. zookeepers will give many of the animals, including the elephants and gorillas, pumpkins to play with, so visitors can watch what happens.

Wine Tours: Guests staying for the weekend? Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez are home to some of the best wineries.Sammy’s wine tours are the perfect choice for a great wine tasting day.

Santa Barbara Nightlife: Santa Barbara’s downtown becomes a popular hub of party-goers and people looking for a little fun. Hundreds swarm State St. where dozens of bars and clubs line the downtown strip.

If you’re drinking, don’t get behind the wheel and take the chance of being arrested or hurting yourself or someone else.Sammy’s Limousines owns and operates the most luxurious fleet of vehicles in the Santa Barbara California area, while still maintaining very affordable prices. Book your ride now and enjoy a safe Thanksgiving.

About Sammy’s Limos and Tours: Since 1992, Sammy’s Limos has been Santa Barbara’s number one limos and tours company. Sammy’s Limousines offers the finest in luxury with a top notch fleet of limousines that are available for Santa Barbara wine tours, Santa Barbara weddings, Santa Barbara proms, and Santa Barbara sporting events. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-963-8294 to book a reservation or obtain a free quotation.

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Luxury car alternatives for less

Funny thing about luxury automobiles... They tend to be kind of expensive. To be fair, it's really not like you're paying all that money for nothing. Luxury cars also usually look, drive and ride better than ordinary non-luxury cars. But what if you just can't afford it? Luckily, there is a good chance you can find a perfectly good non-luxury alternative that gets pretty close for a lot less money. For instance, let's say you've been aching for a BMW 3-series sedan. It's a stylish car with a nice ride and terrific performance. Few sedans are this much fun. Base prices start at about $37,000. Now that's not absurdly expensive but, for a compact sedan, it's still pretty darned pricey. The fact is there are cars that offer as much fun -- or, if we may be so bold, maybe even a little more -- for a lot less money. Cheaper Sedan Pull up in this car and a lot of people will mistake it for a luxury model until they notice the Kia badge. Fun to drive and loaded with technology,the turbocharged Kia also has more horsepower than a base 3-series. It even beats the 3-series from zero-to-sixty by almost two seconds, according to AOL Autos. For all that, the Kia Optima SX costs about $10,000 less than a BMW 3-series to start. And while the materials might not be quite as nice as those you'll find inside a BMW, the Optima's interior is still very sharp looking. You can also get a surprising array of technology and comfort features without driving the price through the (available panoramic sun) roof. Yes, we are comparing a front-wheel-drive Kia to a rear-wheel-drive BMW, but for a savings of $10,000 on a car this nice, we could live with that. Large Luxury sedan The Mercedes-Benz S-class is the ultimate in large luxury sedans, at least until you get up into exotics like a Bentley or Rolls-Royce. It's handsome, ultra-roomy and easy to drive. (In fact, on the highway, it can practically drive itself.) You can also get it with options like a panoramic sunroof and cooled and heated massaging seats in front and back. Plus, it has one of the loveliest interiors you'll find on any automobile. Sticker prices start at about $92,000 for the base S400 Hybrid. With an all-new version expected out later this year, you should be able to negotiate some decent discounts but, still, that's a high price to climb down from. The good news is that there are suddenly lots of really good large non-luxury sedans out there now. Maybe they can't give your backseat passengers a back rub but there's at least one we could think of that could give even this car a run for its money. Cheaper large sedan We are talking about the Chevrolet Impala. Yes, really, the Chevrolet Impala. Stop laughing. We're being totally serious. Forget the Impala you may have rented a little while back. This car is nothing like that generic snoozemobile. A truly impressive automobile, the new Impala is bigger, more stylish and a much better performer. It looks good both inside and out. With an available V6 performance is more than respectable, the steering and brakes feel good and the ride quality is easily up to luxury car standards. The backseats are slightly tighter than the S-class's but the Impala makes up for that with much more front-seat legroom. No, the seats won't give you a massage, but the Impala does offer an optional panoramic sunroof and hi-tech active cruise control. That's a lot of car considering that prices for an upper end Impala LTZ start at around $35,000. OK, now wipe that smirk off your face. Luxury SUV The Mercedes-Benz GL is a big SUV with plenty of room in all three rows of seats. It also rides and drives very nicely for such a hefty machine. On top of all that, you can still tow up to 7,500 pounds while ensconced in its luxurious comfort. Watch: Inside a $113,000 Mercedes SUV It's little wonder the GL was Motor Trend magazine's SUV of the year. It is not, however, an inexpensive machine. Prices start at just about $64,000. Cheaper SUV Once upon time, and not that long ago, Mercedes-Benz and Dodge were owned by the same parent company. It was a bad relationship that everyone involved would probably prefer to forget, but it did yield a few good results. One of those is the Dodge Durango, which is a distant relative of the GL. The Durango R/T, with its 5.7-liter Hemi V8 gets about the same overall fuel economy as the GL while being considerably quicker and more enjoyable to drive on twisty roads. Admittedly, the interior quality, while not too bad at all, is not quite up to Mercedes-Benz standards. Of course, what you're probably buying an SUV for is interior space and, possibly, towing. There, the Durango gives up only a little. Front and second-row seats have just as much legroom as the GL while the third row is somewhat tighter. In terms of towing capacity, the Durango can pull 7,400 pounds. And, for the Durango R/T, you'll pay only $39,000, more than $20,000 less than the GL.

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Casey McCann Receives CRTS Designation

Santa Barbara CA: Hazelwood Allied Moving & Storage announces that Casey McCann, son of the company’s founders John and Janet, has followed in his parents’ commitment to achieving high levels of customer service with his recent CRTS® (Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist) designation.

A need for this certification was recognized in 2004 by quality movers from across the country. They were concerned with the lack of education and standards within industries that support late life home transition, such as moving, downsizing or aging in place. The Senior Move Certified™ Program is a joint project between Movers' Associations and CRTS® Certification.

Hazelwood Allied is a Santa Barbara storage and moving company which is proud to be part of an organization that is dedicated to upholding professional standards. The CRTS® credential is the only individual certification which is awarded to industry providers who meet specific education, exam, experience and security requirements. It is also the only industry certification targeted to the Senior Mover, Senior Relocation and Senior Transition fields. The CRTS® Professional Registry lists qualified service providers such as realtors, movers, move coordinators, home stagers and other related professionals who assist in the senior relocation process.

McCann had to meet eligibility criteria and pass the CRTS® Certification Exam, which tests for competency in senior relocation services. The exam included 50 multiple choice questions developed by psychometricians that are specific to older clients such as senior housing, medical, mental conditions and liability issues. There were basic industry questions which evaluate an applicant’s understanding of good professional practices in areas such as packing and service. As a designated CRTS® McCann now agrees to comply with the Standards and Rules set forth in the Code of Conduct.

“Our Santa Barbara movers work hard to provide extraordinary service for all of our clients,” commented proud father and business owner John McCann. “We have relocated thousands of customers locally in Santa Barbara and throughout California. When it comes to providing moving services to seniors, we understand that this can be a difficult time, and try to act like we are assisting our own mother and father or loved one. I am thrilled to see that Casey has taken on our family’s commitment to going above and beyond for the clients we serve.”

About Hazelwood Moving and Storage - Customers refer to Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage as one of the most professional moving companies Santa Barbara has to offer. Businesses and home owners rely on the full-service relocation company to handle everything from family heirlooms to rugged business equipment. Find out more information about their Santa Barbara self storage options by visiting the website and Facebook page or call 800-541-5958 for advice on storage units in Santa Barbara.

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Moving Company Features Three Equipment & Packaging Suppliers

Since 1918, Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage has relocated thousands of customers locally in Santa Barbara and throughout California. As an agent for the largest moving company in the world, Allied Van Lines, Hazelwood also specializes in national and international relocation.

Customers turn to Hazelwood Allied full-service moving company for advice regarding all of their packing, storage and transportation needs. Utilizing just the right equipment can protect precious cargo and prevent injuries to movers and warehouse personnel. The right packaging supplies help in maximizing space and keeping cargo safe from becoming damaged during transport or storage.

In an effort to ensure customers have access to current information about equipment and packaging suppliers, the Santa Barbara storage and moving company reviewed several local industry professionals. The quality movers wanted to make sure that any suppliers which work with its customers have the highest degree of professionalism and customer service.

The final selections were based on reputation in the industry, customer satisfaction, and range of options offered. These equipment and packaging suppliers are all dedicated to providing the products needed to safely package, store and transport even the toughest of items.

After thorough consideration, Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage chose the following as the top three equipment and packaging suppliers: Pioneer Packaging in Santa Ana, New Haven Moving Equipment, and CDS Moving Equipment. If you are looking for equipment or packaging supplies to protect or transport your products, consider the following companies.

Pioneer Packaging, Santa Ana - Equipment and Packaging Suppliers

Pioneer Packaging is a premier packaging provider which specializes in moving and storagesupplies, industrial packaging, wine packaging, agriculture and food packaging, packaging machinery and fulfillment services. From design to delivery, Pioneer partners with its customers to find the most cost-efficient solutions for presenting, protecting and shipping products. They offer stock and custom packaging ranging from corrugated boxes and molded foam to chipboard and poly products. Pioneer also sells and leases a variety of machinery designed to improve productivity. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 714-540-9751 in Santa Ana for more information.

New Haven Moving Equipment - Equipment and Packaging Suppliers

New Haven Moving Equipment is a manufacturer and supplier of carts, dollies, appliance trucks and thousands of products that pack, protect, load, roll, lift and store. New Haven also sells the finest quality corrugated and packaging materials for the moving and storage professional. The company manufactures, sells, and rents products designed to help customers move, relocate, and store with confidence.

Visit the website and Facebook page or call 800-421-8700 for more information.

CDS Moving Equipment - Equipment and Packaging Suppliers

CDS Moving Equipment carries a full line of packing material, equipment and supplies for the professional mover. It is a business to business supplier of moving equipment and packing material which carries a full array of professional equipment and supplies for moving, warehouse and trucking needs. Since its beginnings in 1981, the company has grown to become a nationwide supplier of a full line of cartons for the moving and storage and self- storage industry. Visit thewebsite and Facebook page or call 800-439-3934 for more information.

Finding professional equipment and packaging suppliers can be a challenge.

As quality movers that provide a nationwide service to customers who are moving everything from homes to businesses, Hazelwood Allied Moving & Storage knows that finding professional equipment and packaging suppliers can sometimes be a challenge. This review aims to save clients who are involved in a move across Santa Barbara or across the country from the time and effort of researching equipment and packaging suppliers. We hope this information helps you make an informed decision when it comes to finding suppliers to meet your packing and storage needs.

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These adorable Sushi Trucks are the work of Japanese artists Yasuhiko Hayashi and Yusuke Nakano. They created this awesomely kawaii method for transporting pieces of delicious sushi to hungry customers in order to demonstrate how serving food can be a fun and creative enterprise.

Of course, no matter how hungry we were, we wouldn’t be able to resist the opportunity to drive our sushi trucks around the bar, pretending to be voracious kaiju, before driving them right into our mouths. Om nom nom nom!

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Happy Thanksgiving From The McCann Family - Hazelwood Moving and Storage Santa Barbara

Dear Friends,

At Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage we know something about the importance of family. Servicing Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Goleta, Santa Ynez, Solvang, San Luis Obispo, Ojai, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles, Hazelwood Allied is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the Tri-County areas. My wife, Janet, and I both work in our family business and we are proud to say that our son Casey in involved as well. In fact, Casey was recently designated as a Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist. We are all committed to upholding high standards of quality, customer service and client satisfaction.

Our family enjoys the relationships we develop with customers, and we cherish the trust they place in us. Our entire staff also takes pride in our integrity, sound work ethic, and commitment to our clients and our local community. That’s why we want to take this time to say Happy Thanksgiving to our clients, our family, our dedicated staff, and our friends.

We are thankful that we can meet so many wonderful people throughout the year and help with their moving and storage needs. Whether you are relocating to Santa Barbara, moving across town, or relocating your business, we know you have many things on your mind and don’t need to worry about your possessions or office equipment. Our impeccable track record is indicative of our commitment to a thorough and careful approach to packing, transportation, and storage.

If you need to move during the busy holiday season our quality movers will make the process easy for you so you can concentrate on what is most important – spending time with loved ones. If your home is getting a little crowded with holiday guests our Santa Barbara storage facility might offer the perfect solution. McCann Mini Storage is located in a safe residential neighborhood right next to Santa Claus Lane off the 101 Freeway. It has over 400 units ranging in size from 5X6 to 20X20 to accommodate any short or long-term storage needs you may have. We can even arrange transport of your items from your house to the storage facility and back again after the holidays are over.

Whatever your plans may be for this year, Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! May you remember all the things you have to be thankful for this year.

John McCann and Family

About Hazelwood Moving and Storage – Customers refer to Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage as one of the most professional self-storage andmoving companies Santa Barbara has to offer. Santa Barbara businessesand home owners rely on the full-service relocation company to handle everything from family heirlooms to rugged business equipment. Since 1918, Hazelwood Allied nationwide movers have maintained a commitment to quality and customer service. When using these quality movers, Santa Barbara customers can sit back and let Hazelwood carry the load. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 800-541-5958 for more information or to schedule a complimentary move analysis.

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