My favorite Tailgating Food is…

We’ve got football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Some of the best sports that always require a tailgating party!

There’s nothing like a good hot dog directly from the grill! My personal favorite. What’s your personal favorite? Vote on our poll about your favorite tailgating party food! Let us know and if you don’ t see your favorite as a choice comment below!

Well I’ll be DOGgone!!

Today is National Dog Day and if you have a furry friend you should definitely be celebrating! Savannah at Park Central knows your dog is a member of the family and since we’re a pet-friendly community we want to help you celebrate!

It’s no surprise to me that today is National Dog Day, I know my dog definitely deserves it. He’s always waiting for me to greet after a long day,  I can count on him for a smile and he’s there for me. I love it!

We have some great ways to celebrate your four-legged friend!

1. Post pictures of your dog on our Facebook Page! We’ll appreciate them, show us how cute he/she is!
2. Get your pet a treat! A new toy or a delicious doggy snack!
3. Take your dog out for  run, play with them in a wide open space! They’ll love it
4. Pamper your puppy! Give them a bath or take them to the pet salon.
5. Don’t have a dog but want one? Adopt or Rescue!

Have a great National Dog Day!

Photo by Warchild

Eating at Park Central Cafe!

Not in the mood to make dinner tonight or later in the week? Why not eat at Savannah at Park Central’s private restaurant? Here for your convenience is Park Central Cafe.

Park Central Cafe is a restaurant devoted to our residents of Savannah at Park Central. They offer an atmosphere of a sports grill but without the bustle of everyone else. Here you can get wings, burgers, seafood, drinks and desserts!

What other community do you know of that offers a private restaurant on site?

Watching the Weather

Florida is closing in on the hurricane season and we all at Savannah at Park Central need to be prepared.  The weather can get pretty crazy here and if we’re not properly prepared it wouldn’t be pretty. That’s the beauty of Florida isn’t it though? With a great location and mostly great weather comes the bad spurts. Remember these few tips on being prepared for the weather!

• Do as your told- If you’re told to evacuate your area during bad weather, please do as your told and evacuate as soon as you can.
• Create a Plan- If you aren’t told to evacuate you still need to prepare. Where are you supposed to go in case the weather gets foul? Do you have a central area to go to? Follow up on those questions
• Supply Kit- Make a kit of supplies; first aid, food, blankets, water… full list

Keep an eye out on the weather and be prepared always

Photo by nasa1fan/MSFC

When it comes to search engines…

I use Google. Google is very dependable and I love the themes they create on certain days. Of course there are other search engines out there, you’ve got Yahoo and Bing. What do you use? Vote on our poll and let us know what you use!

Slow Cooking

Cooking isn’t my specialty, I’ve said it before (BJ’s Restaurant is a Must Try!) and I’ll always admit to it. Though recently I’ve been making the effort on learning how to cook. I’ll be in my apartment at Savannah at Park Central in my kitchen with a cook book in hand reading diligently and taking notes.

While we all cannot be Bobby Flay or Betty Crocker, there are easier ways to mimic their techniques.  Now I know you’re wondering how you mimic a Top Chef and a Top Homemaker?  Easy! You use a slow cooker!

I’ve really become a better cook ever since I discovered a slow-cooker. You literally jam all the ingredients in the pot and like the infommercials say “you set it and forget it.” I think my favorite recipe to make when I’m mimicking Bobby Flay is a BBQ Pork Sandwich. Here’s how to do it using a slow cooker!

Ingredients

Gardening out on your patio!

Outdoor space means a lot to me, I absolutely enjoy my outdoor space in my apartment. Another thing I really enjoy is gardening, my grandparents have given me the love for gardening. As a child I’d help my grandparents out in their large garden (it was more like playing in the garden). Now I’m older and I have the opportunity to learn how to really grow plants with my grandmother. The time I get with her is great!

She’s come over to the Savannah at Park Central and we’ve spent the day together on my mini-garden. My grandmother has some of the greatest advice when it comes to gardening…she knows her way around let me tell you. If you’re thinking of turning your screened porch into a vegetable or flower jungle here’s how to do it!

• Where to Start- Start with plants that are already grown, about 4 inches. You can find them at nurseries or your local home improvement store.
• Covering it up- Before you transfer your plants make sure to cover the holes at the bottom of the containers with small rocks. This helps soil drainage.
• What’s inside- Fill half of the container with compost. This will slowly release nutrients that the plants need.
• Watering- Water the plants and let them drain. When you transfer your plants make sure to pack them tightly and fill the gaps.
• Watering 2- After transferring and moving the plant every which way, water it again and move it to its final position.
• Summer Time- In the summer water your plants once a day.

As mentioned in a previous post, Decorating For your Patio, you can choose to decorate your outdoor space however you like, but I love the garden idea!

Training for the Big Race!

Do you have a race coming up? Are you ready for your race and have you been training? Have you never done a race before? It’s okay WebMD has some great tips on training for your next big run!

I finished the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run series back in May and it was a great experience. I have never entered into a race and this was my first. It was challenging, fun and a great accomplishment. But boy did I have to train for my race. It took time and a lot of bruises, but I’m truly proud of myself. So do you have a race coming up? The real answer should be yes. Here’s how!

1. Pick A Race, Doesn’t Matter what Race- Doesn’t matter how long or how short. You can’t train for a race if you haven’t registered for one.
2. Get a physical before you get physical- Get a physical before you begin training, you want to make sure you know the whole story.
3. Find a running partner or group- Running with someone else or a group obligates you to stay on track.
4. Dress for success- Buy a running outfit, it will help your mindset!
5. Train to train- If you don’t run often, work to get a fit so you can train your best!
6. Slow and steady…finishes the race- You don’t have to run at 20 mile per minute. Keep the pace you can run.
7. Feel the need for speed- Want to run faster and think you can? Give it a try!
8. The long and short of it- Alternate your days, run a long course then run a shorter course the next.
9. Rest your body and your feet- Give your body the rest it needs and your feet. It’s okay to take a break.
10. On your mark, get set, go- Race day! Get it and go!

Remember the Savannah at Park Central has Free access to Park Central’s 6,000 square foot health club with spinning room, sauna and Yoga Studio along with Four tennis courts, sand volleyball court, racquetball court and two indoor regulation basketball courts.

7 Easy Ways to have Spontaneous Fun!

I like to change up my routine. It doesn’t matter what it is, I like to take different routes to work, try new restaurants, different food. You name I’ll change it. It’s a lot of fun because some of the things I plan are spontaneous. I think that’s when you have the best fun! Try these 7 ideas for some spontaneous fun!

1. Invent a Holiday- Now we know it takes more to invent a holiday…but you and a group of friends could invent one! How about Nationaly Pool Day on a Saturday?
2. A Virtual Vacation- Spin the globe at random! Where did you land, France? Sip on some wine and try out French foods! Learn some of the language and enjoy your vacation!
3. Play Hard- Get outside! Go hiking, running, or rock climbing! This isn’t only for bathing suit season but you can have fun too!
4. Feed your Fun- Try something new to eat! Go in search for a new place to eat! Don’t like what you find…try another place!
5. Find a New Hobby- Do you have a hobby? If not, try out a hobby and if you do have a hobby find a new one! Collect antiques, baseball cards or go fishing!
6. Keep Learning- Be like Aristotle and become a philosopher! How about drawing classes, guitar lessons or cooking classes!
7. Become a Know-It-All- Become an expert on one thing! Chocolate, sports or whatever you want it to be!

Photo by spisharam – AWAY

And your favorite is…

Here at Savannah at Park Central one of our goals is that you love every room in your apartment. Yet we know you have a favorite room. My personal favorite is the patio/balcony, feeling the breeze of an afternoon shower is always relaxing. Not to mention that I love reading a good book outside.

So which room is your favorite? Is it the kitchen, living room, bedroom, or your patio? Yes, your patio is a room. Vote on our blog and let us know which room is your favorite! Comment below if you have another favorite like the den, or another room!

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