Crock Pots, The “It” Appliance?

I can’t tell you how many people I know that have gotten married over the last year! There was a lot! I noticed on most of the registries that a crock pot was pretty popular or should I say slow cookers? That’s the new term. Crock pots are what our moms used, right? Which does bring me back to childhood when my mom would use her crock pot from the 80s, pretty often. It was almost magical in a way, as a child I thought you could put anything in there in the morning and by dinner time it would turn into a meal. A tasty meal that is. Crock pots…*ahem*, I mean slow cookers aren’t just for making stews and chili, I’ve had a friend make berry cobbler once, let me tell you, it was sooo good! There are so many varieties of appetizers/meals/desserts you can create with slow cookers now-a-days.

You might be thinking, they’re so expensive and bulky and ugly. Well they used to be and they used to be a pain to clean too. But now, there’s a variety of sizes perfect for apartment living. Not to mention you can take the “dish” part out and stick it in the dishwasher. It’s so perfect for busy life styles and it allows you to make large portions, so if you don’t have time to cook every night, you’ll have left overs.

Maybe you have a party one night and don’t have time to slave over the stove, while you prepare everything else for your guests. Throw some things in (I recommend following a recipe though) and by the time your guests arrive you’ve got yourself something yummy and I bet it’ll make your apartment smell good! I find a crock pot pretty error proof.

Master Wine Tasting Event

Are you thirsty for more this weekend?

This Friday, July 23, The Capital Grille will be hosting the Master Wine Tasting event for those of you searching for something more to do this weekend! Enjoy an award-winning wine list of over 5,000 choices accompanied by The Capital Grille’s impressive menu of steaks and seafood.

The event costs $25 per person and includes 10 hand selected wines for participants to indulge in. So, in the words of The Capital Grille…

“Join us for an amiable lunch, an intimate dinner, or a grand soiree in one of our private dining rooms and let the dazzling commence.” – The Capital Grille

• RSVP for the event

Let us know if you’re attending by commenting below or tweeting us @circlebartprk!

Charging Green

You’ve already changed the that way you shop, eat, and dispose of your trash in an effort to live a healthier, green life.

Looking for new ways to live a greener lifestyle? This summer, it just may get a little easier.

New cell phone chargers from AT&T will soon have you and your phones living greener. The AT&T Zero Charger is a new cell phone charger that will automatically shut down when it’s not charging your phone. Unlike other phone chargers (electronics, appliances), the Zero Charger will no longer consume energy when it’s not powering your phone. This means you can even leave the charger plugged in (as long as you want) and still reduce your energy consumption! The charger will also have USB connections, making it compatible with other phones and devices that can be charged using a USB cable.

The green cell phone charger will be available this summer from AT&T is to be set around the same price as other replacement phone chargers.  Stop by 8081 Phillips Highway #10, Jacksonville, FL 32256, the closest AT&T store to Circle at Bartram Park Apartments and check out the new green charger!

Finally…Friday =-)

Have a great weekend!

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Jacksonville Eating 101

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or somewhere to celebrate with your friends, we’ve got you covered. See what Jacksonville has to offer!

Sekisui 1550 University Blvd W Jacksonville, FL 32217

Bistro Biscottis 1019 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32207

Clark’s Fish Camp 12903 Hood Landing Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258

Let us know where your favorite place to eat is by commenting below or tweeting us @circlebartprk!

Shake It

Flash Mobs. Fast, fun, mesmerizing.

If you’ve never experienced a flash mob first hand, then you MUST check out these videos put together by Mashable. A wild collection of organized chaos, dancing, and rhythm, flash mobs will inspire you to get off your feet and shake it!

Let us know which flash mob video is your favorite by commenting below or tweeting us @circlebartprk!

Can You Finish?

Have a great weekend!

Click to print sudoku.

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Movie Night

Wonder what movies are playing at The Avenues this weekend?

Toy Story 3: Disney Digital 3D Times: | 11:15am | 12:05pm | 1:50pm | 2:40pm | 4:25pm 5:15pm | 7:00pm | 7:50pm | 9:35pm | 10:25pm | 12:10am

	Get Him To The Greek Times: | 12:10pm | 3:05pm | 7:20pm | 9:55pm | 12:25am
	Killers Times: | 12:20pm | 3:35pm | 6:55pm | 9:30pm | 11:50pm

Let us know what you’re seeing this weekend by commenting below or tweeting us @Circlebartprk!

Quick Draw

After the most anticipated match of group play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup ended this past Saturday, the United States and England found themselves at a 1-1 draw. Not the prettiest game for either team, as defensive mistake led to goals for each, but it’s a positive start for both campaigns.

The U.S. fought back after a shaky start, conceding a goal in first 5 minutes of the match, to tie the game late in the first half when a shot from Clint Dempsey trickled into the back of the net. The second half saw chances for both teams end unsuccessfully as both teams’ keepers made key saves.

Now that the nerves are out, the U.S. and England must put together strong performances to ensure they’ll moving forward and have a chance to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Let us know who you think will win this year’s FIFA World Cup by commenting below or tweeting us @circlebartprk!

Small Spaces, Big Solutions

Do you have an area in your apartment that’s a bit smaller than you’d like?

We all run into to this problem at some point or another, but the real question is how to turn that small space into a positive. Here are a few ways you can use smaller areas to your advantage:

• Mirrors – Some people say to add mirrors to a small area to create space. But you could actually be just emphasizing that the room is small. Try something else, embrace the size of the room and hang some of your best art on the wall. It can now be a focus of the room.
• Print – “You’ll crowd a room if you have too many styles of print.” No no no, you can really help the room and take on a different technique by trying out different prints to your room.
• Clutter – Other say to get rid of small knick-knacks all over your space to remove clutter. But how about collectively putting them together? This way all the items are one collective item.

Let us know how you’re decorating by commenting below or tweeting us @circlebartprk!

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