March newsletter

A REMINDER FROM YOUR MAINTENANCE STAFF

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki If you have a busy schedule and you like using the crock pot so that dinner is just about ready when you get home, then you will love this simple five ingredient crock pot chicken teriyaki recipe we found on Pinterest.

Ingredients: 1lb chicken (sliced, cubed or however) 1c chicken broth 1/2c Teriyaki or soy sauce ( with or without sesame seeds) 1/3c brown sugar 3 minced garlic cloves Directions: Place chicken in bottom of crock pot then in separate bowl whisk together remaining 4 ingredients then pour onto chicken in crock pot.

Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or low 6 to 8 hours.

For thicker sauce: remove from Crockpot and place in sauce pan.

Add 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Serve over rice.

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Please be certain to clean out the lint traps in your dryers after every load. It helps your machine run more efficiently, extends the life of the dryer, and helps to dry your clothes more quickly , helping you save on your electric bill.

March's Featured Favorite Local Business Fresh made sandwiches piled high with only the highest grade meats and cheeses. Soups made daily from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Look only up the street to find these delicious offerings at Fat Guys Fresh Deli. Located on the Corner of South Wells and Overland Rd. this local deli offers a menu filled with variety and flavor. From a Bleu Bronco with bleu cheese, roast beef, bacon and pesto mayonnaise to a Viking with ham, salami, bacon, and pepper jack cheese on a Telera roll, this menu means business. Don't see what you're craving, ask Chef Wally to fix you up a special order. They have everything from soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps so make sure to give your taste buds a treat today.

Catering is available! Call ahead with your order or just stop by and tell them Gramercy Villas sent you.

Special Savings at Fat Guy's Fresh Deli for Gramercy Villas Residents!

Bring in this coupon to receive a free fountain drink with the purchase of any specialty sandwich!

Valid March 1, 2014-March 31, 2014

Gramercy Villas March Newsletter Easy Affordable Care For Your Skin Office Hours Tuesday - Friday Noon - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

Property Manager Megan Milich

Leasing Agent Sue-Ellen Dominiak

Maintenance Nate McFain Eric Salle

Porter Thomas Harris For after-hours emergencies, please call our office phone and follow the instructions below: -Press 0 for a maintenance emergency - Press 9 to repeat the menu

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We are quickly moving into Spring, but our skin may still be feeling the harsh effects of the winter weather. Our skin is our biggest organ and it is important to keep it nourished and healthy by hydrating, moisturizing, and exfoliating regularly.

There are some wonderful products that you can purchase to keep your skin glowing and healthy, but why not use ingredients you may already have in your kitchen to treat your skin to an all natural body scrub and moisturizer. They are simple to make, can save you money, and recipes can be readily found on sites such as http://www.tipjunkie.com or http://www.diynatural.com. Add some decorative glass containers and a pretty homemade label and Do-It-Yourself body scrubs make a great gift.

Try this exotic smelling sweet scrub to see how easy and economical making your own scrub can be.

Spicy Sweet Scrub 1 cup brown organic sugar 1 cup white organic sugar ¾ cup almond oil 2 tsp cinnamon powder 2 tsp. ginger, grated 2 tsp. nutmeg, grated Combine all ingredients Apply on the skin and massage, leave for 2 minutes and then rinse off .

GROWING HERBS INDOORS - MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE! Growing herbs indoors can be easy and beautify your living space. It also adds convenience to a cook who enjoys adding fresh herbs to their culinary creations.

In addition to requiring very little maintenance, herbs also require very little space, making them perfect for growing in your apartment.

Getting started is easy. First choose a variety of herb that grows well indoors.

Basil, rosemary, oregano, mint, and lavender are perfect choices.

You can go and purchase potting containers at your local market when buying seedlings, but you can also use any container that will allow for good drainage.

There are great opportunities to recycle plastic containers with this project, so don't feel you have to go purchase new containers.

Before filling your container with pre-mixed potting soil, be sure to add some gravel to the bottom of the container to help ensure proper drainage for the water. If the plant sits in too much water for too long, this will result in root rot, which will yellow the leaves and eventually destroy the plant. Keep this in mind when watering your herbs and stick to just moistening the soil once every week or two.

Find a spot in a window sill or near a window that will provide some moderate sunlight. Be sure to rotate the plant every month or so in order for it to have equal sunlight exposure on all sides. When the weather warms up, it will be fine to place it outside.

Be sure to pinch back the plants to rejuvenate them. For soft leafy plants, like basil, pinch off leaving 3-4 bottom leaves to encourage branching. For woody varieties, like rosemary, prune lightly removing only the soft tips.

The great thing about indoor gardening is that it will allow you to harvest your herbs much longer than if you are only putting them outside. Additionally, they can be frozen once harvested, which makes them pretty much available year round. And fresh herbs are a great addition to any dish.