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We would like to thank Giuseppe’s Pizza & Italian Specialties and Regal Augusta Exchange for donating gifts to our free movie and dinner contest!

If you’ve never been to Giuseppe’s, I encourage you to go! They have some of the best pizza recipes and Italian dishes that you could imagine. They’re open Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and on Friday and Saturday, you can visit with the restaurant from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

And if you’re looking to see the latest movies, you can’t go wrong with Regal Augusta Exchange. They always have the latest movies with great showtimes, and did I mention their delicious popcorn? It’s IMPOSSIBLE to go there without ordering a bucket!

The contest is still on guys! Visit our Twitter or Facebook page to participate!! Winners will be announced tomorrow!

(Giuseppe’s photo taken from www.giuse…mbler.com/; Regal 20 photo taken from http://bit.ly/cZOwoT)

It’s so simple guys!!!! We’re running a small contest via Facebook and Twitter. All you have to do is Tweet or Facebook us with 4 words describing why you be the winner of 2 free movie tickets and dinner.

Go to our Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/StAndrewsApts2

Go to our Facebook Page: http://www.fb.me/standrewsaugusta

Winners will be announced this Friday!

 

Good luck!!

I can feel the pounds creeping up on me at work… and why is that? It’s because we’re always having doughnuts during meetings! And although they’re so delicious, I have to slow down on them. So then I started thinking of some other alternative snacks that we could possibly have during meetings, and guess what? Doughnuts are included! Here’s a few items that are considered best choice snacks while at work:

Banana Bread: 190 calories. It will take 53 minutes to walk it off.
Half-bagel: 120 calories. It will take 33 minutes to walk off.
Doughnut holes: 100 calories and will take 28 minutes to walk off.
Grapes: 58 calories and will take 16 minutes to walk off.

This was refreshing compared to some of the worst choices:

Cinnamon roll: 760 calories along with 211 minutes to walk it off.
Frosted cupcake: 360 calories and 100 minutes to walk it off.
Croissant: 272 calories and 75 minutes to walk it off.
Crème doughnut: 307 calories and 85 minutes to walk off.

So when the next meeting adjourns, recommend doughnut holes instead of a whole doughnut for snacks.

Sometimes a weeks worth of bending and floor exercises can take a toll on your knees. One time last month, I had to come home and apply heating pads and Icy Hot to my knees because they ached so bad. Then I finally realized that my workout regimens were focusing too much on things that were working my legs more than any other body part.

If you’re looking for other ways to workout that don’t put too much stress on the knees, try switching a couple of exercises for these:

Stationary bikes
Boxing
Elliptical trainer
Ergometers
Swimming

Also, to help protect your knees against injuries, try exercises like knee circles, hamstring curls, leg lifts, and wall sits to help strengthen their knees.

John & Nikki Cook won the 40″ LCD TV that was raffled off as a move in special on March 1, 2010!  Stay tuned for more great specials!!!

Because you don’t run off batteries like the Energizer Bunny, it’s only natural that doing too much work at one time can put you in a burn-out stage fast. In order to avoid this, how about trying these three tips:

1. Take a Nap
If you work too much during the day and you’re unable to take naps, try finding another way to relax your mind. For example, on your lunch break, try massaging your temples for 5 minutes. This can relax the tense muscles in that head of yours and prepare you for the next segment of the day.

2. Meditation
Take at least 15 to 20 minutes a day to meditate by yourself. It doesn’t matter what you do during this time, just make sure you do it. For example, you can listen to a guided CD or a stress release meditation CD.
3. Schisandra
There is a berry that has been used for years to rejuvenate the senses; it contains vitamins and flavanoids that can help boost your immune system. It boosts physical and mental abilities.
So this week, take this time out for you, and when you feel you’re overdoing things, try some of these three remedies.

What do you do to rejuvenate your body?

Hi St. Andrews Residents!!! Come to the clubhouse today and enjoy delicious SUB SANDWICHES between 4:30 pm and 6pm TODAY!!!

See you there!!!

Want to add a dash of personality and modernism to your room. Here are some tips on how to decorate with things around your house.

1. Do a mini arrangement. Use your mixed vegetable can as a vase. Decorate it however you’d like and add some of your favorite flowers to it.

2. Flea Markets can be your best friend. It is where you can find some of the cheapest paintings and other decorative items. Find local ones near you at fleamarket.com.

3. Shop like a Pro. Bring a certain amount, like $100 with you to go shopping with to control your spending. Try stores like Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, or even do an eBay search to see what you can find for a good price.
(ideas from Glamour Magazine)

Happy Shopping!

I’m noticing now that the question isn’t “Paper or Plastic?” but it’s more “Do you need a bag?” Is this because stores are becoming skimpy on giving out bags now? And now, they even have the reusable bags that you can purchase at the register for a $1.00.

In some parts of the U.S., people are being charged 5 cents per bag for their groceries. So now, you’ll see more people carrying their purchases (like candy or soda) out of the store in their hands because of the small fee that they have to pay for a bag.

The idea of being charged for bags is becoming more common in America, but it’s nothing new for Europeans. They’ve been providing their own bags and baskets for their purchases.

So if the law comes to your town to be charged for using the store bags, just bring your own. In a way, it’ll save both you and the Earth.

Who says pizza has to come with tomato sauce? If you add sugar, apples,and brown sugar, you can get a deliciously sweet Apple Cobbler Pizza!

Ingredients:
1 recipe Traditional Pizza Crust, unbaked (Recipe precedes.)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup almond brickle chips
1/4 cup butter
6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Traditional Pizza Crust:
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cornmeal

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Bake pizza crust for 10 minutes; set aside. Reduce heat to 400 degrees.
3. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in brickle chips. Set aside.
4. In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 10 minutes, or until apples are tender, stirring often.
5. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water. Stir into apple mixture. Simmer for 1 minute, or until thickened.
6. Spread apple mixture evenly over pizza crust. Sprinkle with brickle topping.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges to serve.

Traditional Pizza Crust:
Combine yeast, sugar, and water in a 2-cup liquid-measuring cup; let stand for 5 minutes.
In work bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Pulse several times to combine. With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture and oil. Continue running processor until mixture is combined and forms a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, turn dough out and knead for 5 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, for 1 hour, or until dough is doubled in bulk.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Punch dough down; knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll dough into an 18-inch circle.

Spray a 15-inch pizza stone lightly with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Place dough round on top of stone, folding edges over to fit stone. Prick dough with a fork.
Top with desired sauce and toppings. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Enjoy!

(flickr photo: president jackford)

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