Need a new design idea? Looking for that perfect pair of shoes? Feeling that overwhelming desire to view hundreds of cute puppy photos? If you said yes to one or all of these these things your one stop shop is PINTEREST! The newest internet search for all things image based. It only takes a few minutes to set up a profile, and you are instantly off searching for your hearts…Read full post »
Farm to Table Produce Available to Lawrence Residents!
Do you want to start a farm to table eating lifestyle? Groundwork Lawrence has a WONDERFUL program that does just that called Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). It is a way for people to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce. Individuals or families become “members” (or “shareholders” or “subscribers”) of the CSA by making a financial commitment to the farm, typically at the…Read full post »
The Power of Plants
Power of Plants You don’t have to be an environmental psychologist to understand that plants look attractive. But dig a little deeper beneath their beauty and you’ll discover the facts – the benefits of indoor plants go far beyond the aesthetic. Recent research has shown that indoor plants significantly improve a whole range of aspects of our indoor environment. The benefits cover a spectrum from physically cleaner air to direct beneficial effects…Read full post »
How to Prepare for a Winter Move
We are so excited to be having our first resident moving in very soon! Here are some great tips for making your move seamlessly. Preparing to leave If snow and ice are an issue in your town, be sure that the entry to your apartment community will be cleared for the moving truck. Likewise, talk to your landlord about preparations to clear outside stairs or pathways that you and/or your…Read full post »
First Centennial Bread & Roses Event Tomorrow 1/12/12
Lawrence is a city steeped in history and culture 2012 marks the 100th year of the Bread and Roses strike. Almost one hundred years ago, Lawrence, Massachusetts textile workers launched an explosive eight-week strike that popularized the slogan “Bread and Roses” – dignity and improved conditions as well as higher wages. Their victory made it clear that semi-skilled workers – many of them recent immigrants and nearly half of them…Read full post »