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Why Pets Love Washington Place
Around the US, many people can’t imagine life without their pets. We relax, exercise, and often sleep and eat together. About 67 percent of households in the US include a pet, and the majority of dog and cat owners consider them part of the family. We agree, and...
Got a Holiday Checklist? Include These Appliance Maintenance Tips
The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and with this festive time comes many traditions. Some of these nostalgic traditions include roasting the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, lighting the house with twinkling lights, baking dozens of...
Rent vs. Buy: Make the Right Decision
Would you guess that over 34 percent of America’s population are renters? According to RentCafé, that means that 100 million people across the country rent real estate. And that number is increasing. These renters have all chosen to rent for different reasons, but it...
Three Ways to Be a Better Friend during the Pandemic
If you love Pixar, chances are Toy Story is on your top favorite movies list. The iconic storyline and theme song demonstrate the importance of friendship. Even when “you’ve got troubles,” true friends stick to your side. With COVID-19 spreading throughout the...
Paying Rent Online: The Secret to Better Credit
Life can be challenging when your credit score is low. Loans are more difficult to qualify for, interest and insurance rates are higher, and some jobs become harder to come by. It's not something you want to live with. Fortunately, you don't have to—not if you start...
3 Local Ice Cream Shops in Santa Ana You May Not Know About
Are you tired of asking Google for “ice cream shops near me,” just to see too many suggestions with no context? Here are some local ice cream shops in Santa Ana and the surrounding area that we love and think you will too. With the new state regulations calling for...
How Do Beach Cleanups Benefit the Community?
Every year, our marine ecosystem gets polluted with over 176 million tons of plastic. That amount of waste can seem staggering, but communities along every coast are doing their part to keep their beaches clean. Washington Place sits only 30 minutes away from the...
3 Things to Know about Beach Etiquette in 2020
Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the beach (like nearby Huntington Beach)! But due to COVID-19, your trip to the beach might look a little different than before. One of the biggest changes involves how you interact with other beachgoers. To make sure everyone has...
3 Ideas for Celebrating National Smoothie Day
Properly made, smoothies have many benefits for your body. With the right ingredients, they can help detox your body, up your immunity, provide you with antioxidants, improve your bone health, fortify your skin, and even help you lose some weight. In honor of National...
Four Helpful Hints to Improve Air Quality in Your Apartment
Even before the stay-at-home orders, Americans were spending about 90 percent of their time indoors. That can be a problem, though, since the EPA reports that the concentration of air pollution is often “2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.” While...