Shopping in the mall during the Holidays can get tiring--for one reason or another!  Thanks to the Internet, shopping for someone else this season, can be quicker, and cheaper! Sometimes, the traffic, sales rush and the lack of finding what you want can deter one from actually going out shop until the absolute last minute.  However, we've found 4 great alternatives... [Read more...]

We’re about to enter the week of the lovey-dovey holiday of Valentine’s Day.  Are you a fan? I know that some people just love to soak up the feeling of love around them while others insist that it’s just another Hallmark holiday.  Personally, I love it.  I enjoy seeing people express their love on this special day, even though they express it every... [Read more...]

If you’re just now tuning in to the world of green living, you might not know where to start so you can help the environment right away.  Clothing made from recycled materials, cloth bags to hold your groceries, and other eco-friendly products are becoming more readily available by the day, so it is becoming easy to start living a green life.  There are... [Read more...]

Trying to figure out ways you and your family can go green at home, residents of Country Squire East / Brookside? There are several ways you can implement a “green” lifestyle in your apartment, according to greenlivingapartments.com. Check out a few of their eco-friendly living tips here. •    When they aren’t in use, you should unplug... [Read more...]

Hey Country Squire Apartments! Happy New Year! Here's hoping that you have a wonderfully happy and prosperous 2011! One of our greatest "thank you's" of 2010 has to go out to ALL OF YOU for choosing to make Country Squire Apartments your home. We hope to see all of your smiling faces once again in 2011! FYI: Our offices will be closed Friday, December 31st... [Read more...]

Hey Country Squire Apartments! The new year is finally upon us! While some people go through the various new year's "traditions" of actions such as kissing at the stroke of midnight or not washing clothes on new year's day, there are other traditions that people consider; food traditions. Read on to find out about some. Grapes - In Spain, people... [Read more...]

Hey Country Squire Apartments residents! This is the year! For what you ask? Why, for everyone out there who hasn't wrapped a present since who knows when, to try their hands at gift wrapping this season! Don't get intimidated, I've found a video that uses simple, step by step instructions on wrapping a gift like a pro! All you'll need is: Wrapping paper Tape Ribbon... [Read more...]

Credit and debit cards have easily replaced cash in many people's wallets, though I know of some that may carry emergency cash. Other than that, it's plastic all the way! But sometimes, swiping your car isn't necessarily a good thing. The bad news is that using a debit card is just not as safe as using a credit card. Why not?  Read on to find out what to watch... [Read more...]

One thing that I always try to do, especially during the winter months, is to make some type of donation to the homeless shelters around the city. While you're being thankful for what you have, give a little consideration who aren't as lucky as you. The McFarland Community Center in Memphis is striving to make those who are less fortunate than orders have... [Read more...]

Hey Country Squire Residents! Are you ready to light up your December nights? Though at times, it can be too cold for you to even TRY to venture outside, but this event is definitely worth it. It's a Lights Festival at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art! The Lights Festival has a lot of activities for the whole family to enjoy! There will be hands-on art... [Read more...]

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