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Do unfulfilled dreams of a different life keep you up at night?
Do you wish you could change things about your job, living situation, relationships, health, wealth, happiness, life satisfaction…?
Do you feel like your life is passing you by in a blur?

I am a personal coach and my vision is to create a world where everyone has the fearlessness to pursue the life of their dreams. I am passionate about helping female and quarter-lifers (people in their 20s and 30s) empower themselves in order to create the life they have always wanted. Through partnering with my clients, I help them shed their fears, self-limiting beliefs, and any other “perceived” external limitations so they can achieve more success in their career, relationships, health, finances, etc.  The number one thing that people will achieve from being coached by me, if they are ready, is the ability to recognize what’s holding them back (usually fear) and how to move past this. Everything else will flow easily into their life once they overcome these limitations and gain the confidence to pursue their dreams, no matter how big or small.

I currently provide individual life coaching for quarter-lifers and group coaching for women. 

I am currently offering 50% off the first month of coaching for those who contact me and mention Signature Community. Offer worth $100. 

Best,
Chinh Pham

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A few residents grew impatient waiting for that long-overdue Texas rain to brighten up the community, so they took the initiative to brighten the community up by planting flowers outside the building!

WOW! what an improvement!

Our young residents at Levelland Town Homes absolutely love playing on the playgrounds on site, so much so, that they’ve nearly worn all the paint off the monkey bars! 

Taking the iniciative to improve the lives of all Signature Community residents at Levellend Town Homes, these residents grabed some paint and added a little PeRsONaLitY to the playground!

Thanks for keeping our community beautiful! 

Great sense of community!

During the summer people try to beat the heat, cooling off in ways that can take a toll on the environment. I beat the heat in an eco-friendly manner, while still staying cool and conserving energy. In order to stay cool during the day, I drink lots and lots of water. Instead of using bottled water, I use tap water, storing it in glass mason jars in the fridge. Not only is the water cool and refreshing, I also place the chilled glass jars on the pulse points of my wrists, which cools my entire body. Effectively, this allows me to stay both hydrated and cool! For a treat and a quick pick-me-up, I freeze grapes. They are tasty, healthy, mini pops, that satisfy, cool, and refresh like nothing else. Also, I exercise after the sun goes down, the coolest available time of the day for me, when I go out for a pleasant run around Stuart Circle.Finally, I find that my apartment has wonderful cross-ventilation when I leave all the windows open, and I never need to run the AC or fans. This allows me to its conserve money and energy as well as allowing fresh air into the apartment and staying cool.

Thanks,
Amelia Tonelli

Don’t forget to check out next months contest for $500 off rent! Details found in our RESIDENT NEWSLETTER

This month, Signature Community appoints Nina as the Signature Community BOSS on all things GREEN! Check out all the ways Nina and her roommates make their apartment an energy efficient , Eco-friendly one!

~~My roommate and I work together in many ways to live as ‘green’ as possible. Living green greatly helps decrease our waste, and also keeps our utility bills low, too!

First, we contribute to recycling as much as possible. We share re-usable bags for grocery shopping and cut down our use of plastic bags. We commonly save take-out containers to use as lunch-storage to take to work. In efforts to reduce our waste by recycling, we also contribute all of our food scraps to a compost bin. Once we have enough compost, it is taken to a local composting site (http://www.phillycompost.com/Map.html). This is a great way to help reduce waste and help our local gardens thrive!

Aside from recycling, we try to keep our energy use to a minimum by taking advantage of natural light (our apartment has many large bay windows that let in tons of light!) and keeping lights turned off during the day. The use of energy saving CFL light bulbs also help minimize our electric use. In the winter, we try and keep the thermostat no higher than 67 degrees (unless it’s super cold!).

During the summer months, the windows are open most of the time, and we use small window fans to keep the air flowing. The general consensus is that fresh air is much more pleasant than having the A/C blasting all summer long (Plus, you wouldn’t get to experience all those great barbecue smells from all around the neighborhood!).

I’ve recently signed up for a great program provided by our local energy provider (PECO) to help cut down on energy use during the summer months. The program is called the PECO Smart A/C Saver and works to reduce electricity usage by “cycling” participating central air conditioners throughout the region. During normal operation, the air conditioner compressor runs and rests in recurring intervals to maintain your ideal room temperature. During a PECO Smart A/C Saver conservation event, the A/C compressor may rest up to 15 minutes each half hour. However, during the entire conservation event, your A/C fan will run uninterrupted, circulating cool air throughout your home to maintain comfort. (https://www.pecosmartideas.com/programsandrebates/residential/acsaver.html)

Aside from cutting down on electrical use with the above methods, we also try and unplug devices when not in use; i.e. computers, television, microwave, etc.

Our household has two cats, so we purchase cleaning products that are eco-friendly and safe for pets.
Also, to save money on buying herbs and some veggies (and having the excess go to waste half the time), I am excited about growing my own window sill gardens this summer.

All in all, we work together to live as efficiently as possible. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort, but is totally worth it, knowing that we’re doing the right thing AND helping greatly reduce our utility bills. 

Thanks for reading!

Nina Jablonski

**For even more things GREEN, check out our April Newsletter and look for next month’s contest challenge where residents compete for $400 off their rent and the title of “Signature Resident BOSS” **

1.      Alert your Property Manager immediately if you have any indication that you have bed bugs. You may not see the bed bugs themselves, but small bites which resemble mosquito bites may indicate they are present. Small dark spots on your linens may reveal bedbug droppings.

2.      Mattresses and upholstered furniture make a great place for bedbugs to live and also travel. Do not pick up any curbside throwaways as you may carry them into your home. If you throw away furniture or items that have been infested, stop the spread through your city by destroying the piece or marking it with spray paint.

3.      Once Property Management is alerted and fumigates your apartment, you must take your clothes and linens to be dry cleaned or washed and dried at the highest temperature setting possible.

Bedbugs reproduce and grow rapidly, so it is imperative that you alert management and take action the moment you suspect their presence!

Enter your location and instantly find your local transportation resources, grocery stores, restaurants, movie theaters, parks, schools and more! The best part is you can see exactly how far away each location is from your apartment to see if walking is feasible.

Walkscore.com rates each location on a scale of 1 to 100 for walk-ability. Use this to scope out locations while apartment hunting to find the most convenient spot for yourself!

1. Closeness Counts

Living in the heart of the city has its perks, but consider living a few blocks or neighborhoods away from the main attractions. Choosing this shift may alleviate some noise, crime, traffic and increase your privacy! You can also find some of the cities’ best shops and restaurants hidden on the outskirts of the main streets.

2. Extra Extra!

Downtown apartments often have different amenities to offer, but that’s not always a bad thing! You may not have a fitness center in your building, but ask if your property management company will offer you a free membership to a local gym! Every apartment may not come with an oversized refrigerator, but your close enough to pass by your local grocery store often enough to pick up only what you need for a few days out!

3. Safe Haven

Don’t be afraid to ask! When you visit an apartment, ask the neighbors you bump into on your tour how safe your community is. Your agent may even hook you up with a current resident to answer the difficult questions you have about safety and security.

4. Convenient Ride

Bottom line, the closer you are to transportation, the easier your commute! Although you pay for proximity, the benefits of your accessible commute and general life are worth it! Traveling for work and errands takes up significant time; consider the time and energy you save when public transportation is only steps away. You may pay a premium, but it’s worth it!

Beat the heat without turning on your AC full blast! Here are a few tips to help you keep cool in your apartment this season:

1. Keep the heat out from the beginning! White window shades, drapes and blinds help reflect heat away from your home. Keep your curtains closed when the sun is streaming in so that your fans and air conditioners are working more efficiently.

2. Open your windows when the air starts cooling in the evening and use a window box fan to circulate it.

3. Place a large potted plant on your balcony or outdoor space to absorb the sun’s light before it even hits your windows.

4. Change up your cooking methods to keep unwanted heat and humidity out of your apartment. Stick to meals where you have little cooking to do, like salads, cold soups and sandwiches. Try using your microwave and crock pot instead of your oven.

5. Humidity is a killer. Keep laundry, showering and cooking out of your mid-day routine to reduce the amount of warm, moist air flow.

Mothers just want to spend quality time with their children, grand children and other loved ones in their lives. Why not host Mother’s Day brunch at your apartment?

A few simple dishes, fresh fruit, coffee and mimosas may be all you need to create a Mother’s Day to remember. Your apartment may be tight, but a little rearranging can go a long way. Push back the television stand and create a casual circle around an over sized coffee table with your couch and dining chairs. A clean table cloth, fresh flowers, colored paper plates and light jazz in the background makes for easy clean up and a cozy ambiance.

Make sure Mom feels pampered… that means no dishes! She will feel special for the time and effort you put in, and that’s what really matters.

Remember to be considerate of your neighbors during your last-minute get-together. Keep your party in the apartment and enjoy earning “Mom’s favorite kid” title.