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Lose Weight in Your Apartment!
I am always complaining that I never have time to exercise and by the time I get home, I have no desire to to work out. I always say that with every new year I will start back at the gym, but as you can guess, that fades rather quickly. I never want to spend the money on a gym membership because I knew I would use it once or twice and be locked in for a year.
Here are a few ways to work out without leaving your apartment/apartment complex and it could only take a few extra minutes a day.. Take a walk around the neighborhood. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and get some exercise too.
. Jumping Jacks are a great way to get some cardio! It will bring you back to high school gym class.
. You can do push ups while you are waiting for the water in your shower to heat up. Spend that dead time doing some exercise.
. Crunches and leg lifts are also a great way to work on that stomach! Loose that weight in your mid section by putting your abs to work.
. Buy a Nintendo Wii! The gaming system has a lot of games that promote weight loss.
. Turn on some music and dance! Shaking your groove thing to a beat is a fun way to get your heart pumping.
It is always recommended to get exercise, and with these tips, you don’t even need to leave your apartment. Do you exercise in your apartment already?
Share with the rest of our Enclave Residents what you do on our Facebook Page!
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Do you Employ Feng Shui in Your Bedroom?
Feng Shui, which can be translated to “wind and water” is an old Chinese Principal that gives guidelines on decorating to enhance serenity, promote health and to create an environment with harmony.
Author of Feng Shui and your Life, Jayme Barret says, “Feng Shui helps you arrange the space to support your best rest and connection with your partner and with yourself.” Below you will find 9 Feng shui tips for adding the feeling of rest and relaxation to your bedroom.
1. Use welcoming and calming colors
2. Position your bed with care
3. Opt for curves, not corners
4. Clear the clutter
5. Shut out the world
6. Create a space for couples
7. Open your eyes to beauty
8. Light it right
9. Create a sensual haven
Do you employ any of these already? Did you learn something and are going to implement it? Let us know on our Facebook Page The Enclave.
You can find the complete list from the original Home and Garden post here.
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How to Commemorate Memorial Day 2012
Who doesn’t love a good BBQ with friends and family? or a sale at the mall? Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of June. It originated after the Civil War to commemorate the fall union soldiers of the American Civil War. Are you looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day this year? See our list of 6 ways to commemorate those who have fallen for our country.
1. Have a picnic with friends and family and enjoy the unofficial start of summer.
2. Enjoy a parade or head to a local memorial day service.
3. Visit a Veterans Cemetery. You can find listings here.
4. Wear your most patriotic attire around town
5. Hang an American flag
6. Invite all your friends over to your Gables apartment for a BBQ. You can find the best Memorial Day recipes here.
How will you celebrate memorial Day in Jacksonville? Let us know on our Facebook Page.
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Floridians Need Summer Vacations Too!
The temps are heating up and Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. You have worked hard all year long and don’t you think you deserve a vacation? While we know you love coming home every day, it’s about time you let someone else do the cleaning and cooking and start thinking about your summer vacation.
U.S News published eight vacation rankings to help people plan their summer trips. These rankings focus on three key characteristics of summer vacations: affordability, quality of beaches, and family-friendliness. The full rankings are available online at http://travel.usnews.com/
How will you spend your summer vacation?
