Happy Labor Day from Glen Lakes!

The staff here at Camden Glen Lakes would like to wish you a very happy Labor Day! We hope that you have a weekend filled with fun, family, and friends.  Next week we would love to see how your weekend went, so take lots of pictures and feel free to post them on our Facebook page!

Fun fact: There are 10.3 million workers in the US who are self-employed.  Are you one of them?

What Do You Love Most About Living Here With Us?

The staff here at Glen Lakes loves having you here, and we hope you are enjoying living at our community as well.  We would like to know your favorite part of living here, whether it’s our fabulous amenities, the location, or some other aspect of our property.  Take a minute and answer our poll, or leave us a comment below with your thoughts!

Beat the Heat…

How many times have you said: “Oh! It’s hot out here!” this summer? Sometimes the temperature climbs so high that it feels like you’re in Hawaii as opposed to Dallas.

The easiest way to stay cool in the summer, besides taking a dip in the pool, is to stay within the cool confines of your apartment and let the A/C roll. But there are some other ways to stay cool that don’t involve electricity and can even save you some money.

Here are a few good cool down tips you can use to stay cool:

Hand wash your dishes and let them air dry. Yes, hand washing your dishes and putting them in a dish rack is a throwback, but besides the energy and water that would be saved from not using your dishwasher; you’re also eliminating the heat it gives off, which has been warming up the house as well.

Turn off the Lights. This simple flip of the switch instantly cuts down the heat emitting from that  bulb in your living room, which is interfering with your cool down.

Redecorate.  Play around with some darker curtains to block the sun out, but make sure they’re not so dark that you are totally without light!

There are multiple ways to keep cool this summer without  using the A/C. For help redecorating your space, the Target just a few minutes from Camden Glen Lakes is the perfect place to start!

A Big Kaboom of Fireworks!

What is everyone doing to celebrate the 4th of July! It’s another long holiday weekend and it’s time to dust off the BBQ lids, get grilling’ and enjoy America’s birthday with your closest friends!

If you don’t have any plans to grill out this year, how about checking out what’s happening in the Dallas area this weekend.

When it comes to watching the fireworks around the Dallas area, the demand is not in short supply! Kaboom Town is celebrating its 25 year-long festival with another spectacular occasion this year.

Enjoy:

• Food
• Music
• Kid’s activities
• Rock climbing
• A giant slide
• Fun inflatables
• Sand art
• Free movies
• An obstacle course and much more.

Located in Addison, this event is free for the entire family!

Kaboom Town Celebration 2009!

“The Kaboom Town! celebration takes place on July 3rd each year and it features…a spectacular flyover by the Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s historic warbirds. This nationally-recognized show has been rated as one of the top places to watch fireworks in the country by USA Today, Travel + Leisure.”

When: Saturday, July 3, 2010 from 5 p.m. to Midnight
Fireworks Showtime: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Addison Circle Park, Bud Light Main Stage, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX

See Kaboom Town!

New Poll: Paying for Peanuts?

United charging for using the bathroom? Come on! That’s getting a little carried away!

Are you a frequent flyer? How do you feel about all the changes and charges airlines are making these days? I wonder if we should expect to pay for the oxygen before too long!

Just recently I paid $7 on Delta for a box of cheese and crackers! I remember the days when you expected a hot meal to be served on many lengthy flights. Oh how the times have changed!

Do you have a preferred airline? Who gives the best service? Tell us about it here and then share whether or not you pay for the peanuts on the new poll!

3-4-5 Specials Happy Hour Tonight

Cool off tonight with the 3-4-5 Reverse Happy Hour Specials at the Social House in the West Village! (Please drink responsibly.) Click on image for more details!

History of the Martini!

I Can’t Handle Being Spoiled

And I’m not talking about in a good way! Have you been watching The Bachelorette this season?

I’ve only been a fan for a few years, but now this guy named Reality Steve is ruining every season for me. Just when I think it’s getting really good and all heated up, I seem to let my curiosity get the better of me and I end up reading about the ending. I will keep my composure and not let this guy have it! Or should I?

According to Bachelorette Fans, Ali goes home… Are you tempted to read? To click or not to click, that is the question!?! What will you do? Continue to tune in every Monday night as planned? As for me, I will be watching with my DVR so I can skip ahead!

Does Reality Steve need a “reality” check? You decide!

Is the Sun Our Enemy?

Do you think you know all there is to know about being prepared for the Sun’s rays? As Summer arrives, it’s time to turn our eyes out of the direct sunlight and get caught up on some valuable information about protecting our skin while outside and by the pool especially.

Keep in mind that ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays (UVA and UVB rays) damage your skin no matter what – even if you don’t get a sunburn.

Too much exposure in the sun leads to:

• wrinkles
• skin cancer
• various skin conditions

Did you know that being fair skinned puts you at a higher risk for skin cancer? As well, so does having light-colored eyes. Who knew? I certainly didn’t!

See the Full List and Get Tips on Skin Cancer Prevention!

What level of sunscreen or sunblock do you use? This weekend I used a 12!

Happy Father’s Day

A little humor goes a long way…

“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” -Mark Twain

Happy Father’s Day!

-Camden Glen Lakes

Travel Tips to Live By

Have you ever gone through the experience of losing your luggage when traveling? If so, are you apprehensive about checking your bags?

Air travel is on the rise once again, but that doesn’t mean the loss of luggage is getting any better. It’s been reported that lost and even damaged bags are the third most common complaints of air travel, following delays and cancellations.

So what can you do to prepare in the event this happens to you? Try these tips:

• Separate clothing items between several suitcases, making sure each person has a change of clothes among the bags. In the event the airline loses one person’s suitcase, the unlucky one will at least have another outfit to get by on that was packed in the others’ luggage.

• Save yourself the hassle and check-in time by shipping your luggage ahead to your destination, with services like FedEx, Luggage Concierge or Virtual Bellhop.

• In the event the baggage tag gets torn off, put your name and address on the inside of your bag as well as the outside and include a copy of your itinerary.

It is important that you know your rights as a passenger in the event an airline loses your luggage. In many cases, you are entitled to compensation but remember to keep track of your expenses.

Has this ever happened to you? What airline has left you in doubt?

See More Tips!

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