Use the dimmable lighting in your apartment for softer, chicer illumination.

The benefits of dimmable lighting are almost endless. From creating the perfect mood for romantic evenings to sheltering your eyes in the early morning hours, there’s virtually no limit to the uses you’ll find for the dimmer switch in your apartment at The Crossing.

Here are some tips on how you can use your dimmer to your advantage:

• Save energy. When you dim your lights, you can save up to 98 percent of the energy you normally use, which returns about 10 percent of your energy dollars back to your wallet.
• Adjust the mood. Whether it’s an evening at home, or you just need some special lighting for some pensive thoughts as you type out your next novel on the keyboard, a dimmer makes it as simple as a twist of the wrist.
• Increase the longevity of your light bulbs. Bulbs can last many times longer than their original operational life when you reduce the amount of electricity flowing through them by 25 percent.
• Reduce eye strain. Dimmable lighting allows you to adjust the brightness to the task at hand, like when you need brighter lighting for reading.

Do you have your own energy saving tips and ways that you prolong the life of your light bulbs? Then don’t keep those ideas to yourself, and visit our Facebook page where you can share them with your neighbors.

Here are some quick and easy tips to help you keep you cool without setting fire to your energy bills.

• Open the windows and turn on the ceiling fans instead of turning on the A/C.
• Use shades and curtains to block sunlight during the day, then open them at night to allow cool air to circulate freely throughout your apartment.
• Check for air leaks around windows and doors to make sure that when you do turn the A/C on, the air inside doesn’t escape your apartment.
• Turn off the lights, appliances, and electronic devices you are not using.
• Check your thermostat, and remember to adjust it for the times when you’ll be home and the times you’ll be away. After all, there’s no need to cool your apartment when no one will be home.

Do you have your own eco-friendly energy savings tips? Share them with us on Facebook! We’d love to hear from you.

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Our clubhouse at The Crossing

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and if you are still thinking about where to hold the party, don’t worry!

With Anaheim luxury living here at The Crossing, you can never run short of party and get-together options. Here are some ideas to help you organize your party within the comfort of your home and let you socialize in style, grace, and ease.

• If you wish to keep the party a relaxed and casual affair with a few of your close buddies attending, then give your apartment a chance to welcome them. Your spacious living area allows relaxed sitting while the balcony or the kitchen can be the grill hub.
• Even if a themed party is high on your agenda, you don’t have to step out of the luxury of your apartment community. The Crossing features themed courtyards, spacious enough to hold a large crowd in its outdoor seating area as the barbecue fires up to satiate your friends’ growling stomachs.
• If your Memorial Day party is a more staid and formal occasion, then you can opt for hosting it in our roomy clubhouse with a beautiful fireplace and a catering kitchen. You will be a much appreciated host.

For inquiries and questions about the amenities here at our apartment community in Anaheim, please call 866-825-8639 today!

When you go through this list of events in May and June, you’ll have a difficult time deciding which events to attend, as festivals in Anaheim are always a source of fun and delight for adults and kids alike.

Let’s take a look at what Anaheim has in store for you.

• Art Crawl Experience – Several galleries host receptions and exhibitions on May 11, 2013 among live music, food trucks, art, and much more in Downtown Anaheim.
• If you are a Greek food lover, then your dreams will come true at the three-day Greek Food Festival, where you can enjoy dancing, music, and a rich array of Greek food, starting on May 17, 2013. A carnival for kids with games and competitions will be set up as well.
• June 8, 2013 brings about two exciting events. First, the 14th Annual 5K Run commences at 8:00 am in Downtown Anaheim. The aim of the event is to bring opportunities to deserving and needy kids through sports-based activities, learning, and community service.
• Also on June 8th, starting at 10:00 am, is a Flag Day event, featuring a musical parade commemorating Old Glory. Admission is free, and you’ll be treated to performances and parades, along with free ice cream and cake. Kids are sure to be delighted.

Which of these summer festivals in the Anaheim area will you be attending? Tell us on Facebook or in the comments below!

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Join the fun at the Anaheim Cinco de Mayo Festival.

If you are a resident of our beautiful Anaheim apartment community, you have plenty of awesome events to look forward to. One of the best events coming up is the Anaheim Cinco de Mayo Festival and Carnival on May 5, 2013. This event is in its 43rd consecutive year, and it is one of the oldest traditions in the Anaheim area.

Typically, the Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place for several days at the La Palma Park. Following in the tradition of each year during the event, it is expected that more than 100,000 people will attend.

There will be music performances from a mariachi band, singing and celebrations taking place to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo festival. Young girls will serve as the event’s little princesses, there will be scholarships awarded to worthy students and a Mother’s Day festival will be included as part of the event. There will also be plenty of delicious food, mostly Mexican, Central American and American thanks to 20 or more food booths.

If you plan on attending the Cinco de Mayo festival in Anaheim, share your personal stories of the day with us on Facebook.

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Join yoga and cooking in the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum gardens.

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Get to the Angel Stadium for ballgames via the Metrolink.

Do you know what’s so great about living in a green apartment in Anaheim near Metrolink? Not only are you close to the Metrolink station which means you’re only minutes away from many city destinations, but you’re able to easily and conveniently get to Angel Stadium to enjoy games this season.

Angel Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Angels, and with spring approaching, so is baseball season. The Stadium is fun for fans of all ages, and includes a state-of-the-art scoreboard and video display system, great food options, and of course, plenty of merchandise to celebrate your support and love of the Angels.

To get tickets for this season’s upcoming games and pick which game you’d like to attend. Buy individual tickets or season passes. Get a great deal on group tickets and bring your co-workers or family to a game.

For something extra special, come during a promotion game for fireworks on Bang Bang Fridays. Hopping on the Metrolink makes it easy for you to go to a game without dealing with traffic. Which game will you attend?

Don’t forget to redeem your Metrolink rewards, too!

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Not many open floor plans like this can offer you the creative space to:

1. Build a home theater: Select the proper size screen for the room and your seating arrangements. Use our convenient floor planner to make space decisions. Choose a stand that will promote optimal viewing height.
2. Maintain a billiards room: Consider the furniture and accessories you want to add to make the room comfortable. Consider how you will light the table, too. Man cave or play room, careful planning can make this space a haven for everyone.
3. Add a home library: Is there ever enough room for all your books? E-readers help, but true bibliophiles still love their collections. High bookshelves help display them. Add comfy seating and good light for the perfect reading space.

How do you use your creative space? Share with us on Facebook!

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Even though you might currently be in the process of dropping those winter pounds, health is more important than looking good in your swimsuit.

If your goal is to focus on healthy living in Anaheim, one healthy thing you can do today is swap out the java for fresh juice.

In recent years, juice bars have taken hold in the area, and they have delicious offerings but haven’t completely converted the caffeine-dependent residents of our fine community.

This is the season when you should take control of your coffee cravings and swap it out for a juice. You can get the same morning kick from a perfectly blended juice drink as you get from your morning coffee.

If you are looking to kick your java habit, hit up one of the terrific juice bars in the area. Juice It Up on East Catella Avenue and Robeks in Fullerton the perfect spot for a morning pick-me-up; plus, you won’t have to wait in the Starbucks line! Jamba Juice seems to be on every corner, and Nekter Juice Bar at Anaheim Hills features green, glowing juice combos that can flush toxins and naturally cure your ailments.

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Fullerton Arboretum

Do you like nature, value plants, and parks? If so, you should look into supporting one of these botanical gardens near your apartment in Anaheim. You’ll help keep indigenous plants alive and learn about other rare and exciting garden species.

Become a member at the Fullerton Arboretum, and you can have free access while supporting 26 acres of redwoods, wildlife, and other lush plants. You can also volunteer to help sell for the garden, become a potter or a cultivator, lead tours, or help with education. You can also donate if you’re tight on time with a general donation or pick a specific program you want to support.

Support The Arboretum of Los Angeles County, and get free admission for the year, discount on classes and workshops, early entry into the garden, and much more. Plus, you’ll be helping to protect 127 acres of rare and endangered plant species. You can also volunteer your time by assisting the professionals and learning about horticulture while you’re at it.

RSABG is California’s native garden. Volunteer and help keep native plants alive, like wild lilacs, Joshua trees, and manzanitas. You can work in or outdoors and help with events, upkeep of the park, and more. You can also donate to help the park and even attend the donor events as a thank you.

How are you helping the environment in Anaheim this Earth? Tell us about your plans on Facebook.

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