Back To School Tips: Apartment Edition

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Reading Time: 2 minutes All around the country backpacks are being zipped, pencils are sharpened, and eager (as well as reluctant) minds are heading back to school. Whether you’re preparing your kids for this academic year or heading back to the classroom yourself, there are many ways in which you can prep your apartment. Not only will a homework-friendly […]

Commemorate Summer With The Perfect Patio Dinner

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The dog days of summer are upon us—which means it’s time to soak up the last of those warm evenings. Pour yourself a glass of rosé, whip up a Caprese salad, and take in a dewy dusk from your Lincoln balcony. Here are a few tips for the perfect late summer dinner party: Atmosphere Complement […]

3 Tips For Roommate Bonding

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Reading Time: 2 minutes There are many benefits to living with roommates. From cheaper rent and utility bills to having someone across the apartment to zip up your dress, roommates provide both financial and personal assistance. Most importantly, a roommate can be a friend—someone to lean on after a long day or perhaps a source for comic relief. If […]

3 Ways To Cure Post-Vacation Blues in Your Apartment

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you suffering from the post-vacation blues? We’ve all been there. Getting acclimated to daily routine following days or weeks of travel can be tricky. After an extended period of leisure, we often throw ourselves back into the grind, instead of taking time to recalibrate. This summer, ease back into the swing of things with […]

3 Creative Ways to Cool Down in an Apartment

popsicles

Reading Time: 2 minutes The dog days of summer are officially upon us. While the initial heat of June entices with new warmth, by late July we’re ready to escape from the sun on sweltering days. At our LPC communities, we offer central air conditioning in the majority of our communities. Regardless, if you would like to turn the […]

Stories for Good: A Guide for Giving Back

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Charity touches all of us. We all benefit from happier societies and the spreading of goodwill reaches every heart and mind. Whether you’ve directly benefited, been inspired by causes, or live in a community that has been lifted up by others, philanthropy has pushed you forward. Are you looking to do some good for communities […]

Plastic Alternatives That Will Enhance Your Apartment

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Embracing a green lifestyle doesn’t have to be a chore. Not only will conscious decisions help the planet but they can also elevate your lifestyle. From chic, eco-friendly designs to heavenly natural scents, many sustainable products will enhance the look and feel of your apartment without increasing your ecological footprint. Here are a few aesthetically-pleasing […]

3 Household Rules That Never Go Out of Style

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Reading Time: 2 minutes As children, we rushed to get home before dark, groaned when asked to finish our veggies, and begrudgingly made our beds at the requests of our parents. Household rules were once dreaded stipulations that lead to eye rolls, stomping feet, and the ever-popular do I have to?! response. Nowadays, things are a little different. We […]

3 Home Office Decor Tips That Boost Productivity

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The coffee is brewed, your to-do list is set, now all you need is a cozy corner to conquer the day’s work in. At-home offices are more necessary than ever in this digital era where remote jobs, side hustles, and personal passions are rampant. Before you put together that desk and start hanging shelves, it’s […]

4 Ways To Go Green This Summer

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Summer heat is just around the corner. As we look forward to barbecues, pool days, and nights spent under the stars, it’s important to also thank the earth for the beauty of the season by living sustainably. Think green this summer by adopting these practices: Take Advantage of the Sunshine Take advantage of warm summer […]