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Do you know how to protect your pets this summer? The hottest months of the year are almost here, and while summer can be a lot of fun, it also comes with some potential risks for our pets. These range from diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes to extreme heat and dehydration. The good news is that with just a …
Did you know that one of the best ways to maintain a new habit is to have someone keep you accountable? Working out is no exception, and exercising with a significant other, friend, or neighbor can make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved. Without further ado, here are three exercises for partner workouts. Partner Workouts High-Five Push-Ups Both partners …
Greetings, fitness lovers! If you liked our first article about simple exercises you can do at home, we’re back again with even more. These home workout exercises are easy to perform in the comfort of your own apartment at Center Pointe or outside in our beautifully landscaped grounds. Keep reading for some ideas on how to get your blood pumping …
It appears the spring weather is finally here to stay, and aside from rampant allergies, we couldn’t be happier! In spring, colors burst from every corner. The sky is a piercing shade of blue. Flowers show off their pink petals. People even dress more colorfully! If your closet hasn’t quite caught up to the weather, here are some spring wardrobe …
If you’re thinking about getting a roommate, whether it be your best friend or a stranger, read our tips for how to get along with a roommate first! They focus on some areas that most commonly lead roommates to have arguments. Fortunately, you can easily avoid most fights if you clearly set boundaries and expectations up front. If you already …
Are you unsure of whether you should buy name brand vs. generic medications? What’s the difference between name brand vs. generic, after all? This is a common question, but the differences are actually very straightforward. When a pharmaceutical company puts a new drug on the market, they sell it under the brand name which they’ve given it. This name brand …
Are you in tune with how much caffeine you consume and where it comes from? According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a maximum of 400 mg. of caffeine can be part of a healthy, daily diet. An 8.4-oz. energy drink, a 20-oz. diet cola, and a shot of espresso contain about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of …
Throughout history, people have used poetry as a means of expressing what other forms of communication could not. From religious poems praising deities and the intimacy of Shakespeare’s beautiful sonnets to the racial commentary of Langston Hughes and the politically imbued verses of Pablo Neruda, poetry has documented and expressed humans’ deepest emotions. This year, World Poetry Day will be celebrated …
Earth Day is March 20th, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by starting some new eco-friendly habits. By incorporating eco-friendly habits into your lifestyle, what you are really doing is making a long-term commitment toward our environment. That’s a much more impactful way to celebrate Earth Day than just making a change for one day. What Does “Eco-Friendly” …
In case March has been flying by as quickly for you as it has for the team here at Center Pointe Apartments, here’s your friendly reminder that St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday! If wearing green, searching for four leaf clovers, and keeping an eye out for leprechauns won’t occupy all your time, consider celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Waldorf at …