April 29, 2020

How Living Green Can Make for a Healthy Life

Did you know that incorporating eco-friendly habits can help you live a healthier and happier life? Here are four ways living green helps boost your health. 

Breathe Easier

Many cleaning products contain chemicals ; when sprayed, they release those chemicals into the air you breathe. By using natural items such as vinegar, olive oil, baking soda, and lemon juice, you can reduce the amount of caustic chemical floating in the air, which allows you to breathe easier. And let’s not forget how inexpensive these items are! Combining water from your faucet with the vinegar in your panty is much cheaper and less time-consuming than driving to the store to purchase a product that may not be the best for your lungs.

Refuel with Some Vitamin D

Although you can’t purchase your own solar panels to save energy, you can turn off the lights in your apartment and open the blinds to let some good ol’ sunshine in. Consider opening the windows to freshen your home. Soaking up some extra vitamin D could help fight disease, reduce depression, and even promote weight loss. 

Reduce Stress

Sitting in rush-hour traffic causes enough stress for one day, especially when you live in such a densely populated area as Southern California. Why not find alternative transportations options to reduce your stress and help the environment? Public transportation and carpooling are great means of commuting to work and reducing air pollution. Further, riding a bike and walking are even better options for diminishing stress while reducing your carbon footprint. Burning off your most recent meal and releasing happy endorphins into your body are added bonuses. 

Promote a Healthier Diet

Did you know that our food system contributes to one-quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions ? Red meat emits the most carbon (33 grams per 6 ounces, to be exact), while vegetables emit a much lower amount (14 grams). Living green by eating less meat is a great way to improve the environment and your health. If you can’t give up red meat altogether, try eating it sparingly by practicing Meatless Mondays or incorporating more fish into your diet. 

Small changes can make a big eco-impact. Following the four tips above will help you take care of the earth and live a healthy life.

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Lantern Bay

April 15, 2026
At  Lantern Bay Apartments  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Orange community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Lantern Bay Apartments  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.
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