The one distinguishing factor that separates the city of New York from other parts of the country is the fact that New York is a city where you truly do not need a car to walk around.  As a matter of fact it is rare to find someone who lives within the city of New York that owns a car because you can take in the sights and sounds of the city by walking around.... [Read more...]

Walking is important and it is one of the most popular forms of exercising. According to Hoptechno.com, walking is the only exercise in which the rate of participation does not decline in the middle and later years of life. Walking the dog, going walking with the kids, or walking up the stairs are all  simple ways you can incorporate walking into your daily... [Read more...]

For all of you Reserve at Saratoga Apartments residents that haven't received your flu shots, Lysol is offering a $5 mail in rebate to those of you who decide to get one and you don't even have to purchase anything else to qualify!  Hey, it's not a ton of money...but who wouldn't want an extra $5 sitting in their pockets? You can actually get you flu... [Read more...]

Do you Zumba?  Do you even know what Zumba is?  It's only one of the hottest fitness crazes to hit the country over the past couple years!  As described on Zumba.com, Zumba "is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system."  Basically, its a program of easy-to-follow dance moves that help burn... [Read more...]

Chances are that by now, at least a few of you here at the Reserve at Saratoga Apartments have jumped on the yoga train.  Over the past several years, it has become one of the most popular types of fitness class across the country, frequented by both men and women, young and old.  I know that there are several types of yoga, so if anyone practices, maybe... [Read more...]

Summer time is officially here and for basketball fans, it's time to let your inner-Jordan out (or your inner-Kobe, depending on what generation you're from). All of the fancy moves that we've watched the pros do throughout the NBA season will make their way to pick-up games throughout Corpus Christi (fortunately for those at Reserve at Saratoga, we have... [Read more...]

Like they say, "Everything is bigger in Texas"...right?  That's what one popular men's magazine seems to think. The May issue of Men's Health magazine ranks Corpus Christi as #1 on their list of America's Fattest Cities.  But we're not alone in representing the great state of Texas.  El Paso, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are all included in the top-10. ... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

Check out this easy Do it Yourself recipe courtesy of The Daily Green… Honey Lip Balm 2 tbls. olive oil 1/2 tsp. honey 3/4 tsp. beeswax — grated 1/2 tsp. pure cocoa butter Flavored oil of your choice 1 vitamin E capsule In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey, wax and butter over a low heat until just melted.  Remove from heat and allow... [Read more...]