May 10th, 2012
Now that spring is here, it won’t be long before it is severe weather season! No matter where you live, whether it’s in an apartment in Orlando, Florida, Newnan, Georgia or Lexington, South Carolina, there is a threat for severe weather. The best website to prepare for severe weather is ready.gov. This is a FEMA website with all of the information you will need to prepare for severe weather.
If you live in Florida or near the coast, hurricanes are a major possibility. It is important to be prepared in the event of a hurricane. The Weather Channel’s website is a great resource that provides informative advice on being ‘weather ready”, such as how to prepare, what supplies are needed, safety and much more. In Florida, the biggest threat of severe weather comes from hurricanes. It is extremely important to understand the basic Hurricane Safety measures. In other parts of the country, tornadoes can also be a major threat in areas such as Houston, Texas where Concord community residents recently witnessed severe storms. We invite you to check out what the Weather Channel has to say about Tornado safety. Don’t forget about those furry companions! Here are some tips for Pet safety during an emergency.
For both hurricane and tornado preparedness, it is important to know shelters that are located nearest to you. To find the nearest shelter in your area, simply text ‘SHELTER + your ZIP code’ to ‘43362’ (4FEMA). Example: shelter 32839.
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May 8th, 2012
With summer fast approaching, that means the kids will soon be out of school! Summer can be a hectic time for parents as kids are transitioning from being in school eight hours a day, to having a free schedule. Summer doesn’t have to be a time where you are searching to find kid-friendly activities. Discovery Kids offers a wide variety of cost effective activities to keep your kids busy, from online games, to cooking and baking recipes, even “experiments” where they can learn to make candy. That’s my kind of experiment! To find more free resources and fun things to do online, visit MonsterClubFoundation.org, the website of Concord’s after-school children’s program known as Monster Club.
When summer winds down, it’s time to start getting ready for the next school year and the next new grade level! Kids Know It is a cool, free resource for educational activities you can do with your children. It has everything from spelling to grammar, history to math and geography to biology. By playing these online games with your kids, you’re not only spending quality time together, but also preparing them for beginning a new school year.
Like what you’ve heard? Let us know what you think or share an idea for kids to have some summer fun in the comments section below!
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May 4th, 2012
For residents at Harbor Cove in Gainesville, Florida or Mission Pointe in Orlando, Florida, we realize you may already be enjoying our swimming pools for a few months now. However, if you’re just defrosting like our residents at Hunt Club in Lansing, Michigan, spring is the season of the fresh start. With the grass growing, new leaves on the trees and the weather starting to change, it’s the time of the year to begin new things. Spring is the season for out with the old, in with the new!
This means it’s time for the task of spring cleaning. While you take time cleaning your apartment home regularly, “spring” cleaning is when you “take extra time” to clean things you have avoided all year. It’s the time to vacuum under the couch, dust the top shelf of your cabinets and scrub the bathroom. It’s the time to clean your entire apartment home from top to bottom! Having a clean apartment home can positively affect your life in many ways - it can reduce stress, make your home feel larger and, not to mention, make it look better!
Most people think of cleaning the carpet or cleaning the kitchen and the bathroom as “spring cleaning”, but it doesn’t stop there. Many of our apartments feature easy-to-clean Berber-style carpet, which should make carpet cleaning a breeze and allow you to spend your time cleaning other areas of your home. Other places to consider cleaning:
• Refrigerator - a jammed packed refrigerator can increase your power bill.
• Closets - de-cluttering the closet can decrease the time it takes to get ready for work or school in the morning.
• Car - Throw away all the trash, place items in the storage areas of your car, then wash and vacuum it at the car care center located in your apartment community. Top it off with a little car freshener to have it feeling like new again. By having a clean and organized car, you will reduce the stress of your daily commute. Not to mention, you will no longer hear that water bottle rolling around the back seat.
Cleaning supplies can be expensive! A great way to save money on your spring cleaning supplies is to buy them at your local dollar store. According to the Good Housekeeping Institute, the ingredients in the dollar store brands are comparable with that of name brands and they are cheaper.
To help you get started, click on the links for great ideas and advice on spring cleaning:
Spring Cleaning Apartment Style and Spring Clean Your Car
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May 2nd, 2012
Here at Concord Management, we are always looking towards the future and how we can best serve our residents. This is true in every new apartment community we build. The trend continues with our newest community, River Ridge Apartment Homes, located in Southeast Orlando. It is the newest apartment rental community near Lake Nona and the Medical City. This brand new, 160-unit apartment rental community will be situated on 10.68 acres and featuring two, three and four bedroom garden-style floor plans, as well as, one bedroom carriage-style floor plans.
River Ridge will offer the best in apartment home living with island style kitchens, granite countertops, stain resistant Berber-style carpeting, double paned windows plus energy efficient features such as GE Hybrid Water Heaters, Radiant Barrier insulation systems and Energy Star-rated CleanSteel kitchen appliances. The community will also offer an array of amenities including a resort style pool, fitness center, internet café with free Wi-Fi, controlled access gates and garages.
River Ridge is currently under construction and now pre-leasing with anticipated residents living at the community beginning this July. To obtain leasing information, please call (407) 601-7393 or visit myriverridgeapts.com.
River Ridge is conveniently located off of Curry Ford Road between the 417 Expressway and Dean Road at 9957 Hidden River Drive, Orlando, FL 32825. Stay tuned for updates on River Ridge.
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November 4th, 2011
Breakfast Casserole
Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Butter to grease pan
- 6 slices of Texas Toast (thick cut, crusty white bread)
- 1 pound spicy pork sausage, cooked and drained of fat
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a small bowl, beat the eggs until they loosen up. Add the half and half, and green onions. Mix well, highly season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Butter a 12 by 10-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the bread, cutting and rearranging, if needed. Sprinkle the bread with the cooked sausage and cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the entire pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook covered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the egg mixture is set.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/breakfast-casserole-recipe/index.html
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