Living a green lifestyle in Anaheim is a lifestyle that is beneficial to you and to the planet as well.  While living a greener lifestyle you are able to conserve more energy and more resources.  Instead of just simply throwing something away you are able to reuse it into something that will give you an additional benefit.  Check out some of the tips below on green living at The Crossing-Anaheim.

Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil has many benefits.  You can bake with it and even use it to clean.  Try rolling up a ball of aluminum foil and use it get tough food stains out of your dishes.

Thrift Shopping
In need for new furniture?  Try going to your local thrift store.  You can find great deals and you can often find items that you can re-purpose to suit your tastes if you are not completely satisfied.  It is a great way to ensure that items are just not thrown away.

What green living tips do you live by?

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THE CROSSING-ANAHEIM

The Crossing-Anaheim is the premier living destination of people who love the sophistication of modern style, the convenience of easy living and the freedom of living outside the box. Our homes are designed to bring residents together in amazing new ways.

To learn more about the social life at The Crossing-Anaheim follow the link and select VIEW SITE PLAN in the bottom right-hand corner.

When you aren’t entertaining guests, watching a film in the theater or relaxing on the Citrus lounge you can hit the city of Anaheim to take in the energy and excitement of Anaheim nightlife.

Enjoy a light show at the Anaheim Disney resort.

Cheer your heart out at an Angels game!

Cruise Ketella Ave with the top down!

We know we said five photos but the last spot is for you! We know you’re going to love The Crossing just as much as you love Anaheim so call us or stop by! We’ll be there to help you get settled in your beautiful apartment, loft or townhome.

Images by: flickr photographers, excluding the picture of  The Crossing-Anaheim

Find Peace at The Crossing-Anaheim

Life can be hectic at times. As soon as you solve one problem, another arises and without relief, you will find yourself in a ball of tension stress. If this sounds like you, you should consider living at The Crossing-Anaheim.

Discover the scene at The Crossing

Our one and two bedroom loft apartments are spacious, beautiful, and comfortable.

When you rent with us, you don’t need a passport for an international vacation. You can come home to the peace and relaxation of The Crossing instead!

Our Anaheim apartment community features:

• Fitness center-tone
• Yoga studio-breathe
• Theater Room-watch
• Pool-swim
• Chef’s Table-taste
• Citrus Lounge-drink
• The Clubhouse-lounge
• Business Center-work

So, what are you waiting for? Don’t let life drive you crazy or affect your health negatively, drive to The Crossing-Anaheim for sweet relief!  Like a vitamin living at The Crossing is good for you! Pick up the phone and call 1-(877)-719-4818 to schedule a personal tour today.

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Getting bored with the usual supermarket trips? Looking for the freshest, tastiest in organic produce? If this sounds like you, why not check out some local farmers’ markets in the Anaheim area?

Whether you’re looking for fresh lettuce and tomatoes for a tasty salad, or you’re looking for apples and grapes to have a snacks with your lunch, you can’t get better groceries than you’ll find at these great markets.  They’re all located close by The Crossing, for convenience and ease, as well.

• Orange Country Farmers Market: Located at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, and open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays
• Sam’s Farmers Market: Freshest produce and available at great prices you can’t resist; open every day from 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
• Fullerton Farmers Market: A short drive into Fullerton gets you quality produce; open every Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for evening shopping convenience.

Get started reading this summer!

How do you like to spend your free time during the warm summer months? One great way to pass the time in the hot weather is settling down with a good book and doing some quality reading. Whether you want to just kick back in on your couch in your apartment or you decide to head down to the beach, nothing beats quietly enjoying a book during the summer.

Any part of doing some good summer reading is going to include looking for the right books, and you’ll find them at The Book Cellar in Anaheim. Their expert staff will help you find exactly what you’re looking for, and can make recommendations as well if you’re not quite sure what you want. Their selection is quite extensive, too, reaching across every genre and subject out there.

With great prices and deals, along with special programs like their daily discounts and birthday club, you’ll have a great book shopping experience at The Book Cellar. Open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday Through Friday plus special hours on Sunday means you can drop in just about any time and see what they have in store for you. Don’t hesitate to visit them soon and get your summer reading started soon!

Great Living Room Decor Tips!

Having a comfortable, cozy living room is absolutely vital for living in an apartment. Your living room is often the first room that visitors see, and it’s often where you get together to spend time in groups and do some fun socializing. Keeping your apartment well-decorated and giving off a fun and friendly vibe is extremely important for happy times.

So what can you do to keep your living room looking pleasant and inviting? We’ve got a few tips for you to consider if you’re going to invest in doing some decorating:

• Getting made-to-fit curtains for your windows is a great way to add flavor to the room
• Use a combination of lighting sources to keep the mood warm
• Magazines are a great way to find ideas for color and mood
• Consider what you like best, don’t worry about what your friends would like; it’s your apartment, not theirs

For more on these tips and other helpful hints for decorating your living room, go visit ApartmentIdeas.com to see what else you can do to add a little spice to your living room.

Great amenities at The Crossing Anaheim!

When searching for a great apartment community, you want to find one that has clean, spacious apartments with fun community events and great amenities. Well, The Crossing Anaheim has all of those things, and when it comes to amenities, you’ll be hard pressed to find better ones at any community in Anaheim! That is what makes The Crossing one of the best apartment communities in Anaheim!

If you are interested, you can talk to a friendly member of the staff by calling 877-719-4818. Until then, here are some of the great amenities that The Crossing has to offer:

Need to unwind after a really long week at work? We’ve all had rough days, and sometimes you really need to take time out to just relax and get yourself centered and stress-free. There’s no better place to do that than at a day spa, and here in Anaheim we have some of the best you’ll find.

We’ve saved you the trouble of trying to decide where to go and picked out the best spas around town:

• Mandara Spa: This exotic spa offers the best treatments and staff you’ll find anywhere in town
• The BodyCenter Wellness Spa: Offers a wide variety of massage treatments to suit a variety of needs and issues
• Drift Spa: Expert spa with plenty of great package deals for you to try

Yes, you can’t go wrong with any of these great local day spas. Schedule yourself an appointment today and get some much needed rest and relaxation. You’ll be happy you did!

Great NBA games are on the way!

Sports in Southern California is about to get fun again! The NBA Lockout has finally ended and the regular season is set to begin on Christmas Day! The best part is that the Lakers will be a part of the first game to kick off the season as they will visit the Kings, starting their journey to another title!

No matter if you are a Lakers, Clippers, or a fan of another team, you have to admit that it’s great to have the NBA back! Here are some of the best sports bars in Anaheim where you can catch all of the action of the new NBA Season!

JT Schmids

2610 East Katella Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-9200
Established in 1997 to offer Anaheim and Orange County a splendid variety of the finest and freshest Micro brews and cuisine available under one roof. J.T.’s offers cuisine from all corners of the world. The centerpiece of the kitchen is a wood burning brick oven, which generates gourmet pizza and other creations. JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery is located across from the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, in close proximity to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland.

National’s Sports Grill

450 N. State College
Orange, CA 92868
714/935-0300
Sports-themed restaurant serving American food. 15 beers on tap, 4 big screens, 63 TV monitors, 11 pool tables and electronic trivia game. Located across from Edison International Field, home of the Anaheim Angels. Open daily for lunch/dinner.

The Catch

1929 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-1829
The Catch Seafood Grill has been Orange County’s local favorite since 1979, serving only the freshest seafood from around the world, “Certified Angus” prime rib, pastas and California’s finest wines. Now open is the unique “Club Room” for your special event. Banquet capacity: 20-300 persons. Dress: Business/casual. Child’s menu. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. All major credit cards accepted