Highlights

February 2013

Bainbridge Community News

Questions About Lease Renewal?

If you have questions about your lease renewal,such as the conditions of your lease, rentalrates, or renewal options, please feel free to callor stop by the leasing office. We will be happy toanswer any questions and respond to yourconcerns. It's important that you contact us for

Believe it or not, hiccups are somewhat of amystery to the medical profession. Althoughmany causes of hiccups are understood, such aseating spicy foods or drinking too much, manycases are unexplained. Hiccups can also be asymptom of a stroke or a tumor. But many times,the cause is just “nothing.” Hiccups have beenstudied for thousands of years, since the time ofHippocrates. But as of yet, there is no known

The Mystery of Hiccups

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WE LOVE OUR RESIDENTS!Let us show you our appreciation for our residents andjoin us for free breakfast in the office!When: Saturday, February 16, 2013Where: Bainbridge Leasing OfficeTime: 9:30-11am

renewal at least thirty days before your leaseexpires so that we know you plan to stay. And toall of you who renewed your lease with usrecently, thank you! We are delighted to haveyou continue as residents of our community!

cure. There are, however, many home remedies.Some involve stimulating the back of the throat,like sipping ice water, swallowing sugar, orsucking on a lemon. Others interrupt normalbreathing, like holding your breath, breathinginto a paper bag, or reacting to sudden fright.Eventually, most hiccups will subside.

CalendarFeb 3. Super Bowl.

Feb 6. Rent is Late (5% of base rent)

Feb 14. Valentine's Day.

Feb 18. Filing for late rent ($177 + $30 per additionaloccupant)

Money TipMost people have life insurance, but fewer signup for disability insurance. You are more likelyto become disabled during your working yearsthan you are to pass away. How much insuranceis enough? You should have enough to replace atleast 65 percent of your salary in the event youare disabled and are unable to work at all. Checkwith your employer to see if you qualify for aplan offered through them. If not, you canobtain this type of coverage privately.

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Tired of giving a card and some candy? There are lots of creative ways to show your affection

for your loved one. Consider trying these ideas this Valentine’s Day.

Make a photo gift. It is easy and inexpensive to have a photo put on a mug, t-shirt, key chain, or even playing cards. Choose one of you two together, enjoying each other.

Make something by hand. Whether you make a cake, knit a scarf, write a poem, or cook an entire dinner, your loved one will appreciate the time you put into your gift.

Enjoy the outdoors together. Taking a walk or hike together can be romantic and calming. It gives you and your honey a chance to connect and talk.

Get some petals. Ask at your florist for some of the petals they trim off of their roses. These petals are usually fresh and lovely and are even sometimes free. Use them to decorate your dinner table, bed, or to float in a bathtub.

Get a photograph taken. Arrange to have a professional photographer take pictures of you together. Not only is this an enjoyable activity, but you will also create a lasting memory.

Best Savings Advice Ever

Everyone has gotten financial advice, solicited or not, from someone in their life. Advice on

saving and investing money can vary, but in good advice, there is always a common theme. Here are some simple tips that can make all the difference in how you view saving money.

Always save a little. No matter how much money you make, always put something aside. Think of it as paying yourself first, before any other bills or other spending.

Know the difference between needs and wants. This is simply a way to learn to control your spending. If you are honest with yourself, you will realize that much of your spending is want-based spending, not just on needs. If you can’t

distinguish between the two, you will end up spending too much.

Know the true cost. The true cost of many items is not just on the price tag. Consider all the time and energy you need for maintenance, storage, upkeep, and insurance on anything you buy.

If you need more money, figure out how to make more money. Scrimping and economizing are great ways to stretch your budget. But if you are finding that you are not making ends meet and are not able to save any money, it is time to evaluate your income. Often the fastest way out of debt and into more savings is to generate more income. This can mean anything from picking up an extra part-time job to going back to school to earn your degree.

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Word Games for Kids: Words in Words You can sometimes make words using the letters in a larger word. For example, from the word “tube” you can make “be,” “bet,” “but,” and “tub.” Now onto a harder one: how many words can you make from the word “February?” (Hint: we found 42.)

Sudoku and Word Game for Kids: Words in Words

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Liven Up Your Valentine’s Day