The summer is a time for fresh produce, delicious healthy food available locally, and a way to watch the waistline.
This cool and refreshing beverage is a great way to take advantage of fresh kale, and enjoy a non-dairy smoothie that is amazing! The best part is, this drink is easy, REALLY EASY! [Read more…]
Spring is in the air here in Baltimore, MD and we want to celebrate the fresh air and flowering trees. What better way to do that than to spring clean our balconies & patios and get ourselves set up to sit outside? So get your brooms and dustpans ready, and let’s get our patios and balconies ready for that morning cup of coffee, or weekend reading in the sun. We hosted this contest last year with much success and are looking forward to it again this year. Just look at all of the wonderful submissions from our contest last year. So how do you enter? It’s simple!
Since we have been putting so much emphasis on blogging about Apartment cleaning tips and tricks to make the most of your Spring Cleaning this year we wanted to share a playlist with you that will keep you motivated during your cleaning efforts! So have some fun while you are cleaning and enjoy the music! What would you add to your playlist? Tell us and we’ll add it to our next one! If you don’t have a Spotify account you can sign up for free, and create your own playlists. For your convenience we have listed our “Spring Cleaning Blogs” below. Happy Spring!!!! [Read more…]
The chirping birds and blossoming flowers all around are the clear indications of the arrival of spring season, or so we are told. This year Winter seems to be dragging on forever…… Anyway, lol! Let’s take advantage of the season and rid ourselves and our homes of the laziness of winter. Traditionally spring cleaning is done to freshen up the entire environment of your home, to start your hectic schedules in spring and summer with a new vigor. Let’s Do It! [Read more…]
If you live in Connecticut, you may have no idea how many great places there are to see in this state! In New Haven, Yale alone is one big attraction that you cannot pass up seeing at least once in your life. Yale constantly has a wide variety of attractions and events, from its prestigious [Read more…]
The inside of your apartment can be just as beautiful as any picture you may have seen in a magazine. No matter how big or how small, Castles come in all sizes.
Here are a few ways to update your living space without breaking the bank. To begin with, do not invest in anything you cannot take with you. For instance, installing carpeting or new flooring in a rented space would not be worthwhile; neither would be new windows. [Read more…]
Every year we find out what the hot color trend will be, what the popular skirt length will be, and what kind of sandals are all the rage. If you have unlimited funds and can furnish a new wardrobe every spring, then board the trend train. If not, then catch the classic train.
All aboard!!! Classics are timeless, unforgettable, ageless and lasting. Wouldn’t you want a wardrobe that expresses that about you? No disrepect or love lost to trends however; trends can be fun. It is a bit more cost effective to base your wardrobe with a majority base of classics in your closet. [Read more…]
Electronic recycling is the recycling of old cellular phones, computers, and other electronic devices. According to Wikipedia, “Obsolete computers and old electronics are valuable sources for secondary raw materials, if recycled; if not, these devices are a source of toxins and carcinogens.”
That alone is reason enough for us to be in complete support of these recycling initiatives. We included a post back in May 2014 in regards to Spring Cleaning Tips to Save Money and the Environment. We received a ton of great feedback regarding this post, so we wanted to build upon this and provide you with some useful information about Electronic Recycling In and Around Baltimore, MD; Washington D.C, & New Haven, CT. [Read more…]
Our residents rock, and we just to share some love! So Happy Valentine’s Day to each and every one of you! If you are looking for a last minute gift idea, we have you covered with a good idea for your Valentine! #weloveourresidents
Looking for a quick and easy recipe for spinach cakes? Look no further. We have added a new category to the Hirschfeld blog for Recipes. If you have a recipe that you’d like to share with other residents, please visit your community Facebook page. [Read more…]
The main objective of the Feng Shui principle is to bring good energy into your life. This is done with objects and placement. There is abundant information on this subject that is very interesting. You can google pages upon pages on everything from the effect of color to where to install a water feature. Many of the “tips” seem to be comparable to Dumbo’s feather effect, (a simple case of mind over matter, that seems to have no logical purpose), but the more realistic elements are just common sense, and actually quite useful. [Read more…]
5 Classic Board Games To Dust Off and Play this WinterIt seems Board games have become lost in our current tech-driven world, but they shouldn’t be.
They provide so much fun among friends and family. Don’t wait for the next power-outage to dust yours off. If you don’t have any board games yet, here are 5 classic suggestions for you, to help you make the most of the cold weather & enjoy some tech-free time with those you love: [Read more…]
The one scientific fact to successfully lose weight is simple. Eat less, move more. Easier said than done, right? There are degrees to which we should do those things. Eating less does not mean depriving your body to the point it goes into starvation mode. And moving more does not mean exercising to the point of injury. Here are just a few tips to help you along.
Food is good! It’s flavorful and nourishing. We eat with our families, friends, at social outings and on special occasions. No one wants to give that up completely. Very few people want to eat a carrot stick when Grandma’s lasagna just came out of the oven.
Let’s address a few ways we can accomplish our goal. [Read more…]
One of our residents was kind enough to share with us her favorite recipe for a crowd. This is great for days of smashing on if there are only 2 of you or great for a modest sized party. Due to having to chop up the ingredients, you are looking at approximately 30-45 minutes of prep time. The good news is, once you’re done prepping, it’s ready to eat. So here it is folks, enjoy! [Read more…]
When the weather outside turns frightful, and the snow continues to fall, sometimes we could all use some inspiration for how to make the most of a snow day. After all, if you do not have to travel, it can be nice to have an excuse to stay home. How do you make the most of it? We have compiled a list of ideas to inspire you to take advantage of this opportunity, and have a great time. No such thing as cabin fever with this list. [Read more…]
