SCORE! Football Season is off and running
It’s Football season so let’s talk about Georgia’s Football, both collegiate and high school! At Belmont at Park Bridge Apartment Homes that means the Georgia Bulldogs, and our beloved Alpharetta Raiders high school varsity team. Football has a mighty hold on the South, and it starts early so let’s talk football! Currently ranked No. 3 in the nation and first in the SEC East, the Georgia Bulldogs meet the Vanderbilt Commodores this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. EDT in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dawgs will be playing in Vanderbilt Stadium which seats a cozy 40,550 fans, and with the location a respectable four and a half hours drive from Alpharetta, you can expect plenty of tailgating with “Bulldog Red” and “Arch Black” flags flying And if you need your very own helmet, you an order it from Target and wear it all season! But, if you plan to stream the Georgia game on the SEC network , might we suggest a great tailgate snack that’s easy to prepare? How about Easiest Ever Football Bean Dip? Check out Lydioutloud’s blog to make this picturesque charmer filled with ingredients you can pick up at your local Walmart. Speaking of Georgia Bulldogs, do you know that the team’s mascot, Uga, actually lives in Savannah when he isn’t attending the games? Now that’s a dog’s life anyone could enjoy. And while there are a slew of Georgia Bulldog drinks you can make with a host of liquors and other ingredients, this August heat has us recommending easy Sangria available at Costco in Alpharetta for under $9 for 1.5 liters. Now that’s a “Bulldog Red” sipper we can get behind. Fire up the grill if you are watching home on the SEC network or on the SEC app and try this meaty recipe from food.com for some souped up burgers you can make on BPB’s two grills, conveniently located by our outdoor picnic areas. Settle in for the 6:30 p.m. kickoff and enjoy what is sure to be a thrilling match up. So, there’s the line-up for this week, but if you need to check on any other SEC football team, just download this pdf courtesy of FB Schedules. For ACC schedules, click here. Tell ‘em your friends at Belmont at Park Bridge sent you. Better yet, come see us at Belmont for your personal tour of all our great amenities including our resort-style pool with sundeck, two lighted tennis courts, two indoor racquetball courts, and a fitness center! You can contact the Belmont team at 770-664-6502 or just stop in for your own personal tour today. We’ll have the games on for you!
Back to School Tips You Can Use
Well there is still plenty of summer sun to soak up, but back-to-school time is just around the corner and that means stocking up. School systems that serve Belmont at Park Bridge Apartment Community, Creek View Elementary, Webb Bridge Middle School, and Alpharetta High School, begin their first day of classes ranging from August 12 to August 27. The Idea Specialists© at Belmont at Park Bridge put together these ideas to help you and your kids transition to the school year. Tip 1: Take inventory before you buy! Sure, you need to download the list of school supplies provided by your child’s school, but before you spend hard earned dollars, take an inventory of what you may already have. You’ll find that you may be able to reuse items such as: Backpack Lunch Box Binders Calculator Flash Drive Pencil Box Reusable Water Bottle Ruler/Protractor/Compass Scissors Ear Buds (only for use outside of the classroom of course) Markers/Colored Pencils/Crayons (Wait, who are we kidding? That is probably going to be a brand-new purchase. Below, we’ll tell you about local stores and websites to visit so that you can get the items you need at low back-to-school-prices. Tip 2: Make a list Before you buy anything, you’ll need a list to check off items in your current inventory (remember Tip 1?) so that you only buy the things you need. Review classroom lists provided on your school’s web site and mark off items you already have. Once you have your final list, it’s time to shop. Stores near Belmont at Park Bridge include Walmart, which offers free two-day delivery on a wide variety of back-to-school items. Also, you can shop a unique Walmart feature called Kidbox, which allows you to solve back-to-school shopping for clothes with up to 50% off premium brands. It’s easy to use—just take a brief quiz on your child or children’s style and get a Kidbox delivered to your door with outfits your kid can try at no initial cost. Pricing ranges from $48 and up depending on the items you choose to keep. Target Back to School – offers same day delivery, order pick up, and drive up service. The location nearest Belmont at Park Bridge is at 6000 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta. And, for tech savvy family members who need to organize your list by store, check out Cozi, a free app that lets you keep events and activities all in one place, keep and share the lists for each store in real time. Plus, you can also store recipes, plan meals, and shop for ingredients while using from your mobile or a computer. Now that’s a timesaver we love. Tip 3: Do your homework first. Every week, stores nearby and online will feature loss leaders, or items with a low cost designed to encourage you to shop and acquire both those products, and other regularly priced items that you may also need. So, before you walk out the door, sign up for weekly ads to be delivered to your email. Check your list and plan your shopping accordingly. And that leads us to Tip 4! Tip 4: Price match Many stores have a price match policy. You’ll have to visit individual websites to see specific stipulations. For instance, Target matches its own website (sometimes online prices are cheaper than in stores) and competitors’ in store and online prices. And if you purchase an item at Target and find it cheaper somewhere else up to 14 days later, you can bring in the receipt and receive the difference. Staples features a 110% Price Match policy where you not only get items at the same price but also receive another 10%. Tip 5: Shop when you have time! Of course, busy parents may not have time to make the rounds (raise your hand if you’ve ever shopped at midnight! We have!) Try amazon.com for school supply needs. If you are a college student, you can sign up for a free six-month Amazon Prime membership and get free shipping along with a host of other benefits. Tip 6: Coupons Don’t forget the power of couponing. Stores we like that are offering back-to-school deals include: Office Depot has 20% Off Qualifying School Supply purchases. PLUS, you can shop online and pick up in the store, even scoring those $0.10 notebooks. Staples has a 20% Off School Supplies Coupon when you purchase a backpack. School shopping doesn’t have to tank your finances. You can save money and time on school supplies! And, by using these great tips, you’ll see that this is a test you can pass with flying colors!
