Labor day weekend is a celebration of the American worker.  However it’s also the time to enjoy Greek culture and food at the Greek Festival on North High Street.  Polaris Crossing apartments is 25 minutes drive north of the event which is taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  Local residents can enjoy special dining experiences with Greek meals and pastries.  There will be Greek cooking demonstrations, lots of dancing, music and tours of the beautiful cathedral.

The event runs Friday – Monday, 11am until midnight during the weekend and until 7pm on Monday, September 6th.  Admission is $5. and good for the entire weekend.  Visitors will find abundant parking around the cathedral and the Columbus Convention Center.  Have fun this weekend and celebrate American and Greek cultures!  Here’s a video to get you in the mood for some dancing.

On September 2nd, 2010 wineries and vino lovers will celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon.  The 24 hour event begins in Australia and will celebrate the bold, aromatic wine that so many of us adore.  Vineyards and wine bars have events scheduled and everyone is encouraged to tweet about the Cabernet they’re enjoying.

One of my favorite Cabernet wines is by Duckhorn Vineyard Estates in California.  They produce exquisite, dark and fruity Cabernet wines and I’m anxious to try the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Candlestick Vineyard in Napa Valley.

Residents of Polaris Crossing apartments can enjoy this wonderful bottle at Vino Vino in Columbus.  They’re located on Grandview Avenue and owned by the same couple who owns the popular restaurant Figlio.    If you can’t make it out tonight to celebrate Cabernet Day with friends, pick up your favorite bottle and enjoy in the comfort of your spacious home.

Do you have a favorite bottle of Cabernet?

Looking and feeling younger can be achieved easily if we take the time to invest in ourselves.  I know we all get busy with work, family and life, however if we follow a few simple steps we can take 5 years off our look.  I know I would love to look younger without spending a lot of money or utilizing plastic surgery.   So what are things any of us can do to shave those years off?

Softening the hair color is a big factor.  So many of us when we’re younger over dye or bleach our hair.  However as we age we have to soften the color, giving it more of a flattering tone, rather than going for dramatic color.   Also consider changing the style of your blue jeans to flatter your figure.   Look for jeans that have a 2% or higher stretch so they hold their shape better.

Residents of Polaris Crossing apartments have so many options for pampering and shopping, all within a few minutes.   Mia & Maxx at Polaris Fashion Center has monthly specials, making it more cost effective to maintain beautiful hair.    When shopping for jeans, stop by Gap to see the latest collection of blue jeans for all figures.   Being conveniently located is a great asset of the community, making it easy to stop by for a little pampering day or night.

What's your favorite way to get pampered?

If you’re wanting to make a healthy snack for your dog to enjoy at the dog park, try making pupsicles for the them.   These pupsicles are loaded with nutrition and are a cool snack they can enjoy while socializing with other dogs.   I love making them up and carrying extras with me to share.  The other dog owners appreciate the wonderful treat and it gives you an opportunity to get to know others in the community.   In fact if you want to make it extra fun, plan a dog party!

Here’s the video highlighting how easy it is to make a batch of these up.

If you’re car shopping it never hurts to dream big right?  At least in my opinion I think we can all dream of a car that goes 0-60 in 2.6 seconds, has gull wings and rare.  Well, here’s the list of the top 10 most expensive cars in the world for 2010.  It includes a Porche, a Mercedes and of course a Bugatti.    If you love cars then you’ll want to pause at the beauty of these vehicles.  They are sleek and perfectly engineered.

After I dreamed and drooled over these cars for a bit I was reminded of an anonymous quote:  “No dream comes true until you wake up and go back to work.”  So I guess that’s my cue to get to work.  Enjoy dreaming!

We’ve all watched the changes celebrities have gone through on the show “Dancing with the Stars”.  I know I’ve watched and thought about taking classes, just so I could get those toned legs and abs.   Plus despite the challenges it looks fun!  Fortunately, we can all get the benefits of dancing without overworking ourselves.

Did you know when you practice Latin or hip hop dancing you’re doing squats and lunges without even realizing it?  You’re also doing a great cardio workout, boosting your heart and lungs.  Dancing is a fun, overall workout but it’s something we can all do throughout our entire life.  Unlike certain exercises that are tougher on the joints, dancing can strengthen your hips and knees.

If you’re interested in getting into a class, consider a visit Columbus Dance Centre in Gahanna.  It’s about a 20 minute drive from Polaris Crossing Apartments, making it an easy commute for a life long workout!  To learn more about the benefits of dance, read the full article at Jersey App.

Discover the benefits of dancing!

We’re excited about our upcoming pool party on Saturday, August 21st from 4-8pm.  Join us at Polaris Crossing Apartments, near Polaris Fashion Center, for a fun afternoon of live DJ music, food and prize giveaways.  AT & T, Chipotle and Papa John’s are sponsoring the event.  Join us for a fun-filled afternoon!

Join us for a fun-filled pool party!

Everyone enjoys a good, home style meatloaf with country mashed potatoes occasionally.  I know I do and when I don’t feel like cooking Chef Rick’s Westerville Grill is a perfect solution.  Chef Rick, a master chef for over 40 years, has an excellent menu with comfort foods we all remember from childhood.   His family style diner is located in downtown Westerville on ‘S’ Street.  It’s a convenient 10 minute drive from Polaris Crossing Apartments, which makes a trip after work for a home cooked meal easy any day of the week.  Just remember to save room for dessert because Chef Rick serves outstanding  lemon meringue pie and carrot cake.

And don’t forget, if you find you’re out early morning looking for a delicious breakfast, stop by for some pancakes and corned beef hash.  He’s known as preparing the best in the area!

What's your favorite comfort food?

George Strait and Reba McEntire have been entertaining country music fans for years now.  Both award winning artists invite you into their world with a soulful, singer songwriter style.   On Thursday, September 9th, 2010 both George and Reba will delight and entertain fans at the Nationwide Arena.  Residents of Polaris Crossing Apartments and the greater Columbus area can purchase tickets from Ticketmaster and great seats are still available.   For a hearty meal before the show, stop by The Spaghetti Warehouse on Broad Street.  Everything is conveniently located downtown on the 71, approximately 25 minutes south of the Polaris Fashion Shopping Center.  While you wait for the concert, enjoy this video of George Strait.

According to predictions, the Cincinnati Bengals should repeat as the AFC North Champions in 2010.  However, the Cleveland Browns are expected to look better this year, so who will actually take the title?  To play fair, since Westerville is centrally located between both teams, I decided I would remain neutral.

In the spirit of football season, here are the August schedules for BOTH teams.  If you have your own predictions I’d love to hear them!

CLEVELAND BROWNS:

8/14 AWAY @ Green Bay Packers

8/21 HOME with Saint Louis Rams

8/28 AWAY @ Detroit Lions

CINCINNATI BEGALS:

8/15 Denver Broncos

8/20 Philadelphia Eagles

8/28 AWAY @ Buffalo Bills

To read more in depth on 2010 NFL predictions visit ESPN.

What's Your football prediction this year?