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San Antonio Apartment Living: December 2018

Welcome to this month’s edition of San Antonio Apartment Living, brought to you by Hunter’s Glen, our apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX. This month we’re here to help you celebrate December. We’re highlighting an upcoming holiday, new movie releases, a board game to play with your loved ones, and more. Upcoming Holiday Highlight: National Letter Writing Day Guess what? December 7th is National Letter Writing Day! Sure, the physical writing of a letter may be an act that’s in decline, but we encourage you to make an exception this month. Before the internet and smartphones, writing letters was a major means of communication. There is no better time to get back to this tradition than this month — one well-known for a time of giving and thinking of others. Need some advice regarding this? Check out these tips for writing holiday letters . Movie Highlight: Mary Poppins Returns We’re excited to watch many movies this month, but especially Mary Poppins Returns which is coming to theaters on December 19th. The following description was found on IMDB.com . “In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.” Board Game Highlight: Saboteur One of our favorite things to do this time of year is play board games with loved ones. Here’s a great game that up to 10 people can enjoy together: Saboteur . From the above link: “Players take on the role of dwarves. As miners, they are in a mine, hunting for gold. Suddenly, a pick axe swings down and shatters the mine lamp. The saboteur has struck. But which of the players are saboteurs? Will you find the gold, or will the fiendish actions of the saboteurs lead them to it first? After three rounds, the player with the most gold is the winner.” Recipe Highlight: Hot Chocolate Just because we’re in San Antonio, TX doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a nice cup of winter’s favorite drink: hot chocolate. BA’s Best Hot Chocolate This seasonal drink looks delicious! You’ll need 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 3 cups whole milk, 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, 3 tablespoons demerara or granulated sugar, and lightly sweetened whipped cream. Click on the above link for further instructions. Something to Remember as you Celebrate... For many people, December is a month that’s packed with holiday shopping, gift giving, and time with friends and loved ones. No matter how you’re planning to celebrate during the month, may we make a few suggestions: First, make time for others. This is a given, and probably expected as you might be visiting relatives in the coming weeks. If you’re expecting visitors, take time out of your schedule to make them feel important. There’s a quote we love that goes something like this: people will take time to spend with you, friends will make time. Something to think about. Second, make time for yourself. Hey, this month can get busy and stressful. Don’t keep yourself too busy that you don’t find time for doing things that you love. We’re sure you can make some time to pick up that book you’ve been trying to read!

San Antonio Apartment Living: November 2018

Welcome to this month’s edition of San Antonio Apartment Living, brought to you by Hunter’s Glen, our apartments for rent in San Antonio, Texas. This month we’re here to help you celebrate November. We’re highlighting a month-long celebration, an upcoming holiday other than Thanksgiving, a new movie release, and more. November Celebration Highlight: Peanut Butter Lovers Month Did you know that it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month ? To celebrate, we’re sharing our favorite recipe for homemade peanut butter. Enjoy! The Best Homemade Peanut Butter “Are you game for whirling up some peanuts and making your very own peanut butter? You really can make our peanut butter recipe in 15 minutes. In fact, most of that time is roasting the peanuts. After roasting, throw peanuts into the bowl of a food processor. Turn on and watch as the peanuts turn into crumbs, then a thick paste and finally smooth shiny peanut butter. It’s almost magical.” Upcoming Holiday Highlight: French Toast Day November 28th is French Toast Day, and what better way is there to celebrate than starting your day with a delicious and nutritious meal featuring the delectable goodness of French toast? Here’s one of our favorite recipes to kick french toast up a notch! Red Velvet French Toast from Cafe Delites “Cake for breakfast anyone? Lately, Pinterest has been swimming with Red Velvet everything. But. One thing I haven’t seen is French Toast. Scrap that. A Red Velvet French Toast Recipe Stuffed with a Creamy Cheesecake Filling!” Restaurant Highlight: Bombay Hall Indian Cuisine Have you visited Bombay Hall ? If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine, you’re in for a real treat! Check out this nearby restaurant where you’ll find North Indian fare, tandoori dishes, and vegetarian entrees in a casual setting. Here are two reviews from the above link that stand out: “A word must be said about the staff. They are kind, efficient and helpful. Glasses are kept full, plates are cleared quickly and the restaurant as a whole is kept extremely clean. And their latest inspection was 100%! Can't get better than that.” “I love this place!! We have been coming here for 9 years. The food is consistently delicious. The service is always top notch. One of our favorite restaurants. This is the only Buffet I will frequent. They always have Superb Health Dept Scores.” Movie Highlight: Ralph Breaks the Internet We’re excited to watch Ralph Breaks the Internet on November 21st! Are you? Here’s a description of the storyline as found on IMDB.com : “Taking place six years after saving the arcade from Turbo's vengeance, the Sugar Rush arcade cabinet has broken, forcing Ralph and Vanellope to travel to the Internet via the newly-installed Wi-Fi router in Litwak's Arcade to retrieve the piece capable of saving the game.” Board Game Highlight: Quadropolis As you gather with loved ones for the holiday season, take some time to make new memories by playing an exciting game together. We have a suggestion: Quadropolis . “In Quadropolis, you enact the role of the Mayor of a modern city. You will need to define a global strategy to build your city according to your Inhabitants' needs and outmatch your opponents, sending your Architects to have various buildings erected in your city. Each building allows you to score victory points. There are various types of buildings with different scoring patterns; many of them may be combined for better effect. Will you be able to meet the challenge and become the most prestigious Mayor in history?”

San Antonio Apartment Living: October 2018

Welcome to this month’s edition of San Antonio Apartment Living, brought to you by Hunter’s Glen, our luxury student apartments for rent in San Antonio, Texas. This month we’re bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Pizza Month, topics surrounding upcoming holidays like Frankenstein Friday and Halloween, new movies you might want to check out, and our top pick for a book to read in October. Read on to learn more about these topics in today’s blog post. October Celebrations Breast Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that one in eight women develop some form of breast cancer over the course of their lives? Breast cancer is no joke, so join our apartment community as we join the fight against it this October. For Breast Cancer awareness month, we recommend visiting the official website of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. They even have a page all about ways that you can help in the battle against breast cancer. Discover a way that you can use your individual talents to make a difference in this movement. National Pizza Month Every day is a day for pizza, and thankfully October being National Pizza Month means you don’t have to feel bad about telling yourself that. Make your own pizza with your favorite toppings, sauce, cheeses, and a great pizza crust recipe to make it just to your liking or head to one of these pizza restaurants in San Antonio, Texas to enjoy a slice at a moments’ notice. Upcoming Holidays National Golf Day - Oct. 4th Take time out one weekend this month to hit the greens for one of the last runs of the season in honor of National Golf Day. If it’s a little too chilly,check out XGolf in San Antonio , an indoor golf paradise. If you are a newcomer to the game, The Nike Golf Club is an awesome resource for any rookie golfer. Their website features tips from professional golfers like Rory McIlroy, Michelle Wie, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Rodgers, and Scott Pinckney. They also offer links so you can shop the pros’ gear. Halloween - Oct. 31st How will you be celebrating Halloween this year? There are a variety of activities you can do on All Hallows’ Eve like throwing a party, pumpkin carving, and watching some Halloween movies. Whether you enjoy the scary side of the holiday or just the candy, there is plenty for you to do. So enjoy it. Regardless of what you choose, remember to be safe and have fun this October 31st! Movie Suggestions Venom At long last, the Marvel spinoff you have been waiting for has arrived. “Following a scandal, journalist Eddie Brock attempts to revive his career by investigating the Life Foundation, but comes into contact with an alien symbiote that bonds with Brock. Together, they must work to stop other Symbiotes from infecting all of humanity, taking on the shared moniker Venom.” This much-anticipated film comes to theaters October 5th. Halloween If you’re searching for a spooky movie to scare your socks off this fall, look no further. In this epic sequel, Mike Myers returns October 19th for a final encounter. “Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.” Book of the Month Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire In honor of this classically spooky month, why not check out one of our all time fall favorites here at the Hunter’s Glen blog. The Harry Potter saga follows a wizard boy (Harry) who is destined to be a hero before he can even walk or talk. Goblet of Fire , the most critically acclaimed of the series, is an all-time classic. “Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal - even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.”

San Antonio Apartment Living: September 2018

Welcome to this month’s edition of San Antonio Apartment Living, brought to you by Hunter’s Glen, our apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX. This month we’re bringing our residents ideas for celebrating national holidays, enjoying movies coming to theaters, and making the most of the month in other ways. Read on to learn more about these topics in today’s blog post. Movie Suggestions You can find the following titles and descriptions on IMDB.com . Peppermint — September 7th “Peppermint is a revenge story centering on a young mother who finds herself with nothing to lose, and is now going to take from her enemies the very life they stole from her.” The Predator — September 14th “When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.” The House with a Clock in its Walls — September 21st “A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world.” September Holidays Checkers Day — September 23rd Checkers Day is not about the classic board game. It “commemorates the famous ‘checkers’ speech made by Richard M. Nixon in 1952 after he received an adorable Cocker Spaniel as he sought election in 1952.” On this day, we celebrate dogs in politics. Whatever your party affiliation, many of us will agree that dogs can bring a smile to anyone’s day. Celebrate with us by posting on social media with the hashtag: #NationalCheckersDay or #DogsInPoliticsDay. Confucius Day — September 29th On September 29th, take time to celebrate Confucius Day by opening a fortune cookie. Here is one of our favorite nearby places to find great Chinese food: Royal Inn Oriental Cuisine is a nearby eatery with delicious Chinese options. Sink your teeth into noodles with shrimp and chicken, dip your spoon into a sweet and savory bowl of hot and sour soup, or choose something else from their extensive menu. Located just 6 minutes from our apartments. September Celebrations National Italian Cheese Month September is National Italian Cheese Month. To celebrate, we’re making Mac & Cheese with an Italian spin! Check out this Super Simple Mac and Cheese Italian Style recipe from The Slow Roasted Italian . A note about the recipe: “[This] is a go to recipe around here. With just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes you can have this fantastic dinner on the table. It is the ultimate leftover and weeknight dinner helper.” National Honey Month Did you know that September is National Honey Month? We’re probably just as surprised as you are! To celebrate, learn more about our local beekeepers. The Honey Tree Beekeeping Service of San Antonio is a provider of locally harvested 100% raw honey that is absolutely delicious. Learn more about them by visiting their website or by clicking the link above: “We have a small orchard, and after getting a single deep body hive last spring for pollination, we discovered the true value of having a beehive just outside. We have spent hours watching our bees, busy at work collecting pollen & raising their young. Then came the bee pest, wax moths, small hive beetles & varroa mites. After extensive research… we solved our pest problem and we are excited to share the joy of having bees.” Book of the Month What are you reading this month? Check out our top pick below: Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan “Everyone in the universe knows his name. Everyone in the universe fears him. But no one realizes that notorious outlaw Ia Cocha is a seventeen-year-old girl. “A criminal mastermind and unrivaled pilot, Ia has spent her life terrorizing the Olympus Commonwealth, the imperialist nation that destroyed her home. When the Commonwealth captures her and her true identity is exposed, they see Ia’s age and talent as an opportunity: by forcing her to serve them, they will prove that no one is beyond their control. “Soon, Ia is trapped at the Commonwealth’s military academy, desperately plotting her escape. But new acquaintances—including Brinn, a seemingly average student with a closely-held secret, and their charming Flight Master, Knives—cause Ia to question her own alliances. Can she find a way to escape the Commonwealth’s clutches before these bonds deepen? “In this exhilarating edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of The Lunar Chronicles—debut author Maura Milan introduces our world to a thrilling new heroine.”

San Antonio Apartment Living: August 2018

Welcome to this month’s edition of San Antonio Apartment Living, brought to you by Hunter’s Glen, our apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX. This month we’re bringing our residents ideas for celebrating national holidays, enjoying movies coming to theaters, and making the most of the month in other ways. Read on to learn more about these topics in today’s blog post. August Celebrations National Picnic Month We have the perfect way for you to celebrate National Picnic Month. Visit our local Denman Estate Park ! “Gilbert Denman Estate Park offers our residents the opportunity to enjoy quality time with their family and friends in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic lunch and head out to the park to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine today. Walk the trail and view the beautiful Korean monument, hand-crafted by artisans from our sister city Gwangju, Korea. Alcohol is prohibited, amenities are first come, first serve.” MacArthur Park is located just 5 minutes from Hunter’s Glen. National Peach Month August is National Peach Month. To celebrate, we’re making Peach Cobbler as found on the Allrecipes website. Here’s a note from the Editor: “To use fresh peaches, you may substitute 4 cups peeled, sliced peaches for the canned peaches. To peel peaches, bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat. Carefully drop peaches into hot water; let stand for 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon to transfer peaches to an ice water bath; when peaches are cool enough to handle, skin will slip right off.” August Holidays National S’mores Day Food Network is host to hundreds of delicious recipes, including those for classic s’mores . “For the perfect classic s'more you have to have melty chocolate, gooey toasty marshmallow and crisp graham cracker. There are a million ways to personalize a s'more using flavored chocolates, adding nuts or dried fruits or jams. Explore. Enjoy.” For this recipe, you’ll need graham crackers, milk chocolate, salt, and large marshmallows. Click the above link for more information about this recipe. National Watermelon Day This annual celebration may have just passed us on Friday, August 3rd, but that’s not going to stop us from celebrating all month long. Have you ever made watermelon jerky? If you have a dehydrator, this is the perfect recipe to try it out in your apartment this month. Instructions for Watermelon Jerky : Cut watermelon and remove flesh from rind. Cut flesh into pieces as close to ¼" thickness as you can. Remove seeds if possible. Place on lined dehydrator trays and dehydrate at 135 degrees for ten forevers , or 18-24 hours, or until watermelon jerky is sufficiently dry and breaks when you bend it. Store in airtight container. Movie Suggestions The Spy Who Dumped Me “Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), two thirty-year-old best friends in Los Angeles, are thrust unexpectedly into an international conspiracy when Audrey’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail. Surprising even themselves, the duo jump into action, on the run throughout Europe from assassins and a suspicious-but-charming British agent, as they hatch a plan to save the world.” Animal Crackers “A workaholic dad, stuck in a nowhere job, inherits a rundown circus from a distant relative he hardly knew. On the brink of losing his job, his house, and his sanity… he uncovers a magical box of Animal Crackers that gives him the uncanny ability to become any animal from the box.” Book Suggestions What are you reading this month? Check out our top pick below: Annihilation “Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; all the members of the second expedition committed suicide; the third expedition died in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another; the members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within months of their return, all had died of aggressive cancer. “This is the twelfth expedition. “Their group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and our narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain and collect specimens; to record all their observations, scientific and otherwise, of their surroundings and of one another; and, above all, to avoid being contaminated by Area X itself. “They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers—they discover a massive topographic anomaly and life forms that surpass understanding—but it’s the surprises that came across the border with them, and the secrets the expedition members are keeping from one another, that change everything.”

San Antonio Apartment Living: July 2018

Welcome to this month’s edition of San Antonio Apartment Living, brought to you by Hunter’s Glen, our apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX. This month we’re bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Blueberry Month and National Ice Cream Month, topics surrounding upcoming holidays like National Fried Chicken Day and National Cheesecake Day, movies you might want to check out, and more. Read on to learn more about these topics in today’s blog post. July Celebrations National Blueberry Month This month is National Blueberry Month. Check out this recipe for Blueberry Butter Cookie Gelato . There’s nothing quite like covering your tongue with a homemade frozen treat, and this recipe is sure to satisfy those taste buds! If you love blueberries, we strongly suggest trying out this recipe for yourself. National Ice Cream Month How do you plan to celebrate National Ice Cream Month? If you’re not enjoying homemade blueberry gelato in your apartment, we suggest visiting Freshest Ice Creams , a local ice cream shop in San Antonio. Check it out today! Here’s what to expect from it: “If you have a sweet tooth and are craving delicious and healthy ice cream, you’re in luck. Welcome to Freshest Ice Creams, your go-to ice cream parlor located in San Antonio, TX. We offer real natural ice creams, slushies, milkshakes, fruit salads, and Gelatos. We always use alkaline water or lactose-free milk and coconut milk. All our items are created using natural ingredients, and our fruit salads are made to order so it’s freshly served. You can even sample any flavor you want of the healthiest products in town.” Freshest Ice Creams is about 9 minutes from Hunter’s Glen. Happy National Ice Cream Month! Upcoming Holidays National Fried Chicken Day Will you visit Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day this month? “Raising Cane’s loves serving its community, but we also give respect where respect is due. Located near the Medical Center of San Antonio, and surrounded by nearly 15 hospitals within a one mile radius of our restaurant, ‘The Heart Beat’ is our tribute to the men and women who save lives every day.” Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is about 4 minutes from Hunter’s Glen. Happy National Fried Chicken Day! National Cheesecake Day In celebration of this month’s National Cheesecake Day, you’re invited to make this Strawberry Cheesecake Easy Ice Cream from Something Swanky. This recipe uses easy pre-made ingredients to make some seriously mind-blowing ice cream. The base is pretty standard — in fact, you could use it to make any number of flavors. For this recipe, you use store-bought strawberry filling and cream cheese to make the “cake” part of the mixture and Golden Oreo® cookies to make the crust. Mix it all together and freeze overnight for a treat as fresh, light, and breezy as a summer’s night. Movie Suggestions Mission: Impossible - Fallout “Ethan Hunt and his IMF team find themselves in a race against time after a mission goes wrong.” Ant-Man and the Wasp “Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.” Which movie are you excited to watch more? Buy your tickets today for a great weekend. Book Suggestions What are you reading this summer? Here are suggestions if you need ideas! Stargirl “Leo Borlock follows the unspoken rule at Mica Area High School: don’t stand out--under any circumstances! Then Stargirl arrives at Mica High and everything changes--for Leo and for the entire school. After 15 years of home schooling, Stargirl bursts into tenth grade in an explosion of color and a clatter of ukulele music, enchanting the Mica student body. “But the delicate scales of popularity suddenly shift, and Stargirl is shunned for everything that makes her different. Somewhere in the midst of Stargirl’s arrival and rise and fall, normal Leo Borlock has tumbled into love with her. “In a celebration of nonconformity, Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the fleeting, cruel nature of popularity--and the thrill and inspiration of first love.” A Hundred Summers “Memorial Day, 1938: New York socialite Lily Dane has just returned with her family to the idyllic oceanfront community of Seaview, Rhode Island, expecting another placid summer season among the familiar traditions and friendships that sustained her after heartbreak. That is, until the Greenwalds decide to take up residence in Seaview…”