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Don't think you have enough time to maintain the body you want? A study from McMaster University in Ontario found that people who committed to brief, fast-paced workouts for about 15 minutes every day were just as fit as those who preferred lower-intensity training for about 40 minutes per day. Here are three tips to…
Picture this: It's the first of the month and you don't have to pay rent! Preferred Living is giving away 12 months of rent-free living at any one of our communities. To enter the contest, all you have to do is Like our Facebook page and upload a photo of yourself between March 18 and March…
On top of not having to come up with a significant down payment, closing fees, home inspection funds, repair work money, and homeowner's and mortgage insurance, there are many perks to renting an apartment instead of buying a home. 1. Did it snow? You don't have to shovel. Your landlord does that for you, along with mowing,…
Columbus, Ohio is a great place to live. But don't just take our word for it. Check out this list of features that explains why we love calling Columbus our home. Food & Shopping Columbus is a test-market city. In an NPR interview, professor of marketing at The Ohio State University Neeli Bendapudi said the metropolis…
Happy Valentine's Day! For the last few days, we've been posting romantic, sweet and beautiful ideas for Cupid's holiday. Check out the recipes, decor, activities and gifts we found, and tuck them away for next year's celebration. Idea #1: Freeze strawberry or raspberry ice cream in a 9 x 13 cake pan. Press a…
Congratulations to Matt Hickey, Preferred Living's latest FREE Rent Sweepstakes winner! Matt grew up in Houston, Texas, and moved to the Columbus area with the rest of his family when his father was offered a job. Our winner is a certified personal trainer. He and his wife, Tonya, own CORE Fitness studios, voted best…
How are you celebrating the arrival of 2013? Check out this list of fun ways to party in Columbus on New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve Gala 2013 Head to the Columbus Renaissance Hotel for a glamorous NYE party. Enjoy an open bar, elegant hors d'oeuvres, top 40, hip hop, and other dance music, and…
To help with holiday shopping we've been posting a gift idea each day in December on the Preferred Living Facebook page. We searched the web for fun, functional and frivolous items, and we hope you found something for someone on your list. Here's a recap of what we recommended. Gift idea #1: Felt Booties for Baby…
Didn't get all your Christmas shopping done on or before Black Friday? Preferred Living's here to help! Visit the Preferred Living Facebook page every day before Christmas for gift ideas that will please someone on your list. We've already posted unique suggestions for zombie zealots, comic book lovers, coffee drinkers and auto enthusiasts, and the ideas just…
Despite what Kermit the Frog said, it is easy being green. And it can save you a little money, too! Making a few changes to your laundry habits will help the environment and pad your piggy bank at the same time. Set Your Washer to Cold According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 90% of…