Get the most out of the dryer in your apartment

Let’s face it, sometimes you get behind on laundry.  The worst is when that outfit that you planned on wearing to your special date (or even your kids little league uniform) isn’t ready when you need it to be.  You might not even realize it until you’re getting ready to head out of the apartment.  So what do you do?  If you’re like me, you try to run it through the washing machine really fast and hope that your dryer can dry it in time.

Well, for the “laundry-challenged” people in the world like us, there is help!  I just found this video on YouTube and it has a great tip on how to help dry clothes faster in the dryer.  The actress is pretty funny too.  Love the accent!  Check it out!

“Repo Men” now available on DVD at Redbox

Repo Men

Remy and Jake are best friends and The Union’s most dangerous repossession men, reclaiming top-dollar organs when recipients fall behind on their payments. But after an on-the-job accident forces Remy to be outfitted with a top-of-the-line heart replacement, he finds himself in debt and unable to pay. Now, the hunter becomes the hunted as Jake will stop at nothing to track him down to finish the job. Rated R.

Just watched this movie and all I can say is WOW.  Great film and definitely worth the $1 rental fee.  If I knew it was this good, I may have even gone to see it in the theaters.  Let’s just start with the acting.  With Jude Law and Forest Whitaker, you know that you’re getting top-notch performances.  But what I liked about Repo Men was that there were so many themes presented.  There was a little something in there for everyone to soak in.  The future of society’s morals, medical technology advancement, the steadily increasing power of big business – all of these are topics that you’ll see touched on.

I also like the fact that the DVD gave me the option of watching the “unrated” or the “theatrical” version.  You don’t always get that option with a DVD rental.  Anyway, check it out.  The closest Redbox kiosks to Rosemont are at Wal-Mart (970 Mansell Rd), Kroger (570 E Crossville Rd) and Sam’s Mart (10761 Alpharetta Hwy).

Got a smoke alarm? It can save you money on your renter’s insurance.

Do you currently carry renter’s insurance?  Rosemont Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It’s really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is one in an article I found about saving money on renter’s insurance.  Check out this video too.

Smoke Alarms: Preventing a fire loss is important to you and especially to you renter’s insurance company. Claims due to fire are very expensive and renter’s insurance companies often will give an additional discount for even one fire alarm permanently fixed in the apartment. Please, even if your company does not offer a discount, take the time to install one anyway.

Lottery Ticket in Atlanta area theaters this weekend

Anyone planning to go see Lottery Ticket when it hits Atlanta theaters this weekend?  It looks like it might actually be pretty good.  It’s about a young guy named Kevin Carson (played by actor/rapper Bow Wow) who hits the lottery for a cool $350 million.  Apparently, that was the easy part.  Hanging on to the ticket over the long weekend until the lottery office reopens is the challenge…especially when the neighborhood thugs and and slick talking pastors get wind to his fortune.

Check out the trailer below.  As always, here are showtimes for theaters around the Roswell/Alpharetta area: AMC Mansell Crossing 14, Studio Movie Grill – Holcomb Bridge Rd, UA North Point Market 8 and Big Cinemas Peachtree 8.

Seen Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer

When a gifted ghostwriter is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration’s harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician’s past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever.  Rated PG-13.

To be honest, The Ghost Writer wasn’t the movie I thought I was renting.  As I was looking through Redbox new releases and saw it, I began to recall seeing a preview for a movie starring Pierce Brosnan (at least I think it was him) in which he was terrorizing a married couple.  There was lots of action and shooting.  That’s the type of movie I thought I was renting.  That was not The Ghost Writer at all.

With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised after I watched it.  There was just enough suspense and mystery to the plot to keep me interested throughout.  Brosnan is a great actor himself, but Ewan Mcgregor in the lead role was very believable too.  I was never lost on the plot and the movie has an ending that is somewhat mysterious…which I like.

The closest Redbox kiosks to Rosemont are at Wal-Mart (970 Mansell Rd), Kroger (570 E Crossville Rd) and Sam’s Mart (10761 Alpharetta Hwy).

Try BB’S Bagels & Diner. You’ll love it.

There is nothing better in the morning for breakfast a fresh, lightly toasted New York-style bagel with a generous smear of cream cheese and lox.  My personal preference is the “everything” bagel.  It has sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt and onion bits baked on top.  Anyway, before I start getting hungry, let me get back to the purpose of this blog post.  It’s to tell all you Rosemont neighbors about the best bagel shop in the Roswell-Alpharetta area.

BB’s Bagels & Diner (770 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-475-1818), owned and operated by New York transplants Eddie and Anna Siino, are probably a step above any other bagel that you may find in the entire metro Atlanta area.  And from a bagel aficionado such as myself, that is saying a lot.  Getting a bagel just right takes skill.  It can’t be too tough, it can’t be too soft.  And it has to just the right amount of shine and chewiness.  Trust me, BB’s knows how it should be done.  And the cream cheese schmear…just right.  Not too little, not too much.

Expect to find all of the classic bagel flavors, such as salt, sesame, and pumpernickel.  But also check out some of the unique flavors, like “chocolate chip” and “french toast”.  Drop by and give them a try when you get a chance, and stop back here to let me know what you think.

(Photo Credit: mukluk)

Got yoga?

Anyone into yoga? Certainly there are at least a few people over here at Rosemont who either practice it or are interested in learning more.

Yoga, which means “to unite” in Sanskrit, promotes awareness of the body’s physical and mental partnership. It is a holistic approach that intimately relates the mind, body, breath and spirit as a working totality. Understanding their correlation leads to a connection with universal life energy. The clarity that follows this practice paves the path towards emotional, physical and spiritual development. – The Open Mind Center (Roswell, GA)

Over recent years, it’s popularity within the Unites States has grown at a rapid pace.  I guess more and more people, both men and women, are realizing that there is a real benefit to a strong mind-body connection.

Now there are different styles of yoga that have become popular, each with it’s own specialized benefits.  Hatha, Bikram, Kundalini and Svaroopa are a few.  I believe Hatha is the most popular.  I’m just starting to learn more about yoga myself, so I’m not exactly sure how the styles differ.

There is actually a Hatha yoga class that starts on August 12 here in Roswell.  The class is called “Hot Yoga” because they keep the room temperature between 90F – 105F!  Interested?  You can drop in on a class at The Open Mind Center (1575 Old Alabama Rd., Suite 213) on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30-p.m. and Saturdays from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.   The cost is only $19 for one class, or you can purchase a pack of classes at a discounted rate.  For more info, call 678-243-5074.

Rosemont’s Back to School Guide

The new school year is upon us and it’s time to get the kids ready.  School supplies, school clothes, vaccinations – with all of the preparation necessary, there isn’t a lot of time to lose.  No worries, though.  Here is a quick guide to help you get on track with all of your Back to School needs!

Got immunizations?
The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness will be hosting their Back to School Immunization Rush during the weeks of July 26 through August 6 and August 16 through August 23.

Vaccinations will be given Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the North Fulton Regional Health Center (3155 Royal Drive, Suite 125, Atlanta, Georgia 30022).  Give them a call at (404) 332-1876 if you need more info.  You can also visit www.fultoncountygahealth.org.

If your child doesn’t have the proper vaccinataions, they could end up getting sent home.  They probably won’t mind so much, but I’m sure you don’t want that

Got supplies?
The North Fulton Community Coalition presents their 2010 Back to School Jam on Saturday, August 7, at Wal-Mart (970 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  There will be a moon bounce, a kids area, health screenings and more.  This might be  great opportunity to let the kids have a little “last minute” fun before classes, and stock up on their supplies at the same time.  They ask that you bring non-perishable food items, school supplies and bookbag donations to support North Fulton families in need.

Family fun with Ramona and Beezus

Looking for a nice family movie to take the kids to this weekend?  How about Ramona and Beezus?  You may be familiar with the title already…it’s 45 years-old.  The movie is based on the classsic best-selling children’s books by author Beverly Cleary.

The film is G-rated and everyone in the family can enjoy it.  It stars Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez, one of Vanity Fair’s “Women to Watch.”

If you’d like to check it out this weekend, here are show times for AMC Mansell Crossing 14, UA North Point Market 8 and Big Cinemas Peachtree 8.

Roswell makes CNN/Money’s “Top 100″

Roswell, GA residents have something else to be really proud of!  The Atlanta suberb just ranked as #77 on CNN/Money Magazine’s list of the Best Places to Live in 2010!   Here is what the magazine had to say about our city…

Home to several plantation houses from the Civil War era, historically rich Roswell is committed to a family-friendly environment.  It has some of the best public schools in the state, the lowest crime rate in the region, and a myriad of outdoor activities, making it easy to understand why families flock to this affluent Atlanta suburb.  Residents love their many public events, including the monthly Alive after Five summer festival, with plenty of food, shopping, and live music.

There are plenty of additional reasons that Roswell made the list.  According to CNN/Money, compared to the rest of the Top 100, Roswell’s…

• median family income ($113,750) is higher than average
• sales tax (only 4%) is lower than average
• job growth from 2000-2009 (22.3%) was higher than average

And if you don’t like to cook, then Roswell is definitely the right place for you.  With over 6,660 restaurants in a 15 mile radius, they lead the list in places to go grab a bite.  Now aren’t you glad that you decided to make Rosemont Apartments your home?

(Photo Credit: City of Roswell)

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