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Moving during the Pandemic: Three Safety Rules to Follow
Life doesn’t always happen the way you expect it to. Nobody was planning for a pandemic to take over 2020, and COVID-19 continues to throw a wrench into just about everything. Amid all the upheaval, even normal life changes can be stressful. Moving into a new home is...
The Benefits of Living at Our Pet-Friendly Apartment Community
Pets are an important part of everyday life for many people. Sixty-seven percent of US households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019–2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). That said, are...
Appliance Maintenance Is Crucial during the Holiday Season
Holiday appliance maintenance may not be on your holiday checklist this year, but it should be. The turkey dinner with sweet cranberry sauce you are planning to cook for your big celebration could turn into Chinese takeout from a local restaurant if a kitchen...
Looking for Your Own Place? Here Are Three Positives of Renting
Picking a place to live is a big decision, no matter your stage in life. Whether to rent or buy is no small part of the equation. More and more people are choosing to rent, with 34 percent of Americans renting rather than buying, according to RentCafé. That’s over 100...
Three Ways to Stay Connected to Your Friends
Has social distancing taken a toll on your social life? COVID has certainly put a strain on our friendships these days as we’ve been forced to limit physical interactions. In fact, a British survey of 2,000 people found that 14 percent of participants said they are...
Pay Your Rent Online to Build Your Credit Score
Do you like to pay your rent online? Well, then we have some good news for you. When you pay your rent online, you can improve your credit score. In 2017, TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus in the US, studied 12,000 renters who reported their rent...
Grab Some Delicious Ice Cream at One of These Nearby Shops
What’s your favorite ice cream? Pistachio? Chunky Monkey with caramel chunks? Raspberry sorbet? There are so many flavors to choose from, and luckily for you, you have all month long to experiment. July is National Ice Cream Month, so why not order takeout from a few...
Why We Should Clean Our Beaches and Parks and How You Can Help This Summer
Every year, over 8 million metric tons of plastic makes its way into the ocean. But what can someone living in Norwalk, CA, do about it? The Ocean Conservancy’s beach cleanup is a global movement that can use all the help they can get. For over 30 years, this event...
3 Ways to Help Create an Awesome Beach Experience for Everyone
Grab your beach towel and sunscreen! Beaches all along the 72 miles of California’s coastline are open and ready to enjoy—albeit with restrictions. With limited access to entertainment in the area, a day at the Huntington Beach Pier, Seal Beach, or Sunset Beach is one...
Support These Local Smoothie Shops on National Smoothie Day
June 21 is National Smoothie Day! Take a break from the summer heat and cool off with a refreshing smoothie to celebrate! Here are three nearby, top-rated smoothie-serving shops for your enjoyment in or near Norwalk, California (and literally just down the street from...