The Bluffs Apartments
January 2011
1st CLOSED
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
1st Rent Due
17th Martin Luther King Jr.
19th Pest Control Buildings AA-KK
Crystal
Property Manager
Laura
Leasing Consultant
Tony
Maintenance
Justin
Maintenance
From the Manager's Desk...
To Our Residents; New and Renewed,
Thank you to all of you who participated in December activities here at The Bluffs. We had gift wrapping and a great chili dinner.
Congratulations to the winner of the Holiday Gift Basket!
Stop by to enter to win a $40 gift card to the new Pizza Ranch!! Guess the winner of the Super Bowl and the point spread.
Stay Warm,
Crystal Cushman
Thanks for visiting!
Be sure to bookmark this page and visit every month to stay connected with our community!
The Bluffs Apartments
2065 Nash Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 325-6566
bluffs@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Summer
Monday-Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Winter
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Energy Saving Lighting Tips
- Change the regular light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs. They have a higher initial cost but last longer and use less energy. Remember to dispose of them properly when they burn out; they contain mercury.
- Use dimmers on regular lights when possible.
- During the day, open window shades, blinds and curtains to let in natural light rather than turning on lights in the apartment.
- Light some candles (but never leave them unattended).
- Turn off lights when not in use or before you leave the apartment.
Some great websites to check out for fun activities in this area are....
Enjoy the winter in the midwest!
Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Game Day Blue Cheese Dip
5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Endangered species, pollution, and deforestation were once the buzzwords on every environmentalist's lips. As the twenty first century kicks into high gear, however, these issues are being pushed aside by the concern that has taken over the green movement almost entirely. Whether it is a result of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth or of a recent spate of severe weather, there is no denying that reducing carbon emissions has become the number one priority to environmentalists and politicians alike.
Reducing the carbon footprint has become a significant goal for governments, businesses and individuals, and with good reason. Fossil fuels seem to be running short, fuel prices are soaring, and there is no denying that the Earth seems to be heating up. But what can an individual do? Though it may seem insignificant, the dictum 'Think globally, act locally' has never been more applicable than in the case of reducing greenhouse gasses. Below are five painless ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
1. Minimize driving and use person power: Walk, jog or ride a bike to work. Save up small errands so they can all be taken care of in a single trip. Carpool with a friend. Whenever possible, use public transportation.
2. Switch light bulbs: Switching from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs will save energy with no inconvenience whatsoever. While you're at it, old, inefficient Christmas lights can be traded in for new LED ones, and electric patio lights can be replaced with solar powered lights.
3. Opt for green energy: More and more people are making the choice to go off the grid and produce their own energy through winds or solar power. When this isn't an option, many electric companies now offer the choice to select the source of energy billed to a particular account.
4. Buy local: Buying local saves on carbon emissions by reducing or eliminating shipping cost, and has the added benefit of supporting the local economy.
5. Become Energy Conscious: There are dozens of opportunities every day to make more energy conscious choices. Becoming conscious of the energy used in daily life is the first step to eliminating excess energy use, and reducing your carbon footprint.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rodney_Jamison
Ingredients
1.5 cups sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 pound blue cheese
chopped chives to taste
dash Worscestershire sauce
celery salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Puree sour cream, mayonnaise and blue cheese. Add chopped chives, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and celery salt and pepper to taste.
Courtesy of FoodNetwork.com
