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Three Ways to Support the Local Community during the Pandemic
Happy New Year! And we really mean that. With 2020 past us, the new year brings a continuing need for support in the local community. Whether that means eating out more often, buying gift cards, or fostering a furry friend, here are three ways to show a little extra...
The Life of a Pet at Lantern Bay
A happy dog chasing his tail, a sweet snuggly cat, or a chameleon changing colors—pets make life so rich and fun! We are proud to be a pet-friendly apartment community so our residents can enjoy the benefits of pet ownership. Read on to learn more about why we love...
Appliance Maintenance Tips before the Holidays
Ready to make some holiday memories? Thinking back to previous years, some of our favorite memories are traditional, like roasting the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, baking dozens of holiday cookies, and plugging in twinkling lights. But others are things you might not...
Three Pros of Renting an Apartment
About one-third of Americans are renters. That’s 100 million people who are renting homes, apartments, and other properties across the country. And the number is growing! There are lots of reasons these 100 million people aren’t buying, and more and more people are...
Feeding Picky Eaters? Try These Family Night Recipes for Your Kids
For many of us, the silver lining of the dark cloud of COVID is all the time we have been able to spend with family. And as a bonus, a lot of that time has been spent cooking and eating delicious meals together. We've been quarantining for about five months now....
Wondering Why You Should Pay Rent Online? Two Words: Build Credit
When it comes to paying rent, there's not much of a difference between paying online or paying by cash or check, is there? There may not be too much of a difference on the surface, but paying rent online has an added benefit: it can help you build credit! In fact, one...
Craving Bagels? Here are Three Local Bagel Shops You Need in Your Life
July 26 is National Bagelfest Day! For generations, dating back to New York City at the turn of the 20th century, bagels have been the basis of a perfect kosher Sunday breakfast, typically served with thinly sliced smoked salmon and cream cheese and occasionally...
Keep Our Beaches and Parks Beautiful by Joining Our 2020 Cleanup Event
During a 24-hour beach cleanup event in 2018, held across California’s 800 miles of coastline, there were more than one million pieces of garbage picked up, weighing in at a hefty 840,000 pounds. Wanting to do our part to help keep our environment clean and beautiful,...
How to Generate More Happiness and Positivity Online
Believe it or not, 79 percent of Americans are on social media. Facebook has more than 1.4 billion users, who watch 8 billion videos and upload, on average, 300 photos per day. Instagram has more than 500 million active users, who upload more than 96 photos and...
4 Exercise Routines You Can Do at Home
Among all the lifestyle changes we’ve had to make due to the coronavirus, transitioning from our regular sweat sessions at the Orange County Strength Club or OC Fitness to our front room has not been easy. No longer do we have access to the ellipticals, the rowing...