Facing a job interview and feeling the pressure to perform well? Follow CareerBuilder author Larry Buhl's tips to calm job interview jitters and present yourself as an ideal job candidate. 1) Prepare. This seems like a no-brainer, but it's an absolute must before an interview. "Preparation is 90 percent of success in job interviews," says Linda Smith-Gaston,…
Facing a job interview and feeling the pressure to perform well? Follow CareerBuilder author Larry Buhl's tips to calm job interview jitters and present yourself as an ideal job candidate. 1) Prepare. This seems like a no-brainer, but it's an absolute must before an interview. "Preparation is 90 percent of success in job interviews," says Linda Smith-Gaston,…
Do you have an awesome shoe collection? Display your fashionable footwear in an artistic and functional manner that admiring friends can ogle and you can easily find the perfect pair to pair with your apparel. Instead of stowing your shoes away in your closet, use a glass cabinet – such as one more traditionally…
Hate household cleaning? These simple tricks will help you maintain a tidy home without too much work. 1) Take your shoes off at the door. Studies show that 80% of dirt in our homes gets tracked in on the soles of our shoes. Put a stylish metal bucket or tray just inside your entryway to place…
At Preferred Living, we define what luxury apartments are and what they should include. With spacious floor plans, updated appliances, luxurious amenities and plenty of planned events year-round, there’s never a dull moment at any Preferred Living apartment community. You’ll feel like royalty as you enjoy your spacious apartment with plush carpet, top-of-the-line appliances, walk-in…
Here are a few special holiday events that you can enjoy this 4th of July! Red, White and Boom in Columbus Celebrate Independence Day the classic way and head to the 30th annual Red, White and Boom in Columbus, Ohio for one of the biggest displays of fireworks in the midwest. Festivities are on…
Organization. Recipes and cooking. Do-it-yourself projects. Fashion. Art. There's something for everyone on Pinterest! Anyone can create an account or just peruse the site and view other people's ideas, crafts, tips, photographs and blogs. Preferred Living has created a Pinterest account with virtual pin boards and web links in many categories that we thought you…
Don your grilling aprons; May is National Barbecue Month! Clear skies and warmer weather set the stage for great grilling parties; but please barbecue responsibly. The Center for Disease Control Prevention warns that warm temperatures lead to an increased risk of food-borne pathogens. Most food poisoning cases are caused by bacteria, such as salmonella and E. Coli, that grow faster…
Congratulations to Kaitlyn McGoldrick, Preferred Living's FREE Rent Sweepstakes winner! Kaitlyn grew up in Westerville, Ohio, attended St. Francis DeSales High School, and continued her education at Xavier University. There she studied finance and played soccer. On weekends and holidays when she went home to spend time with her family (and do laundry), Kaitlyn took…
Do you suffer from migraines? Certain yoga poses can help prevent the onset of a migraine and act as a powerful pain reliever when one of these intense headaches occurs. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, approximately 36 million Americans suffer from these debilitating headaches. Pain and side effects such as visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting,…