The Lodges at Rolla

Finding the perfect apartment to call home can be a tough process. And if you're in the market for housing with little time to spare, the search can become even more daunting. Many times we hear of people rushing to rent the first available apartment they stumble across, only to regret their choice shortly after moving in. Choosing where you live shouldn't be a rushed decision, especially if it's a rental that requires a contract. This week, The Lodges at Rolla is sharing with you 4 tips to finding the perfect apartment. Hopefully these will help as a guide to navigate you more easily and confidently through the apartment searching process.  1. Figure Your Budget First All too often, when people start looking for homes, they don't consider their budget in advance. What ultimately happens is that they find a property that they fall in love with, only to have their dreams broken when it comes time to actually rent the property and find out they can't afford it...

Now that dorm life is officially behind you and you're finally moving into your first apartment, it's time to leave behind the dorm essentials and think beyond that tiny space. Decorating your very own apartment can be a very exciting adventure and give you a chance to really let your personality shine! Whether you're a long-term renter who wants to make their apartment feel like a polished home or a first-time apartment dweller, The Lodges at Rolla has some excellent decorating tips for apartment living to help you make your apartment feel like home. Use Color Wisely If you're a person who loves color, it can be super tempting to go wild with fun bright colors throughout your apartment. But there is a fine line between stylish accenting and sensory overload. If you start with a neutral base then mix in color, your space will feel sophisticated, rather than childish. No one wants an apartment that looks like a box of Crayolas melted all over the place. Pick a f...

Sure, gyms may be temporarily closed for health and safety precautions, but that doesn't mean your exercise routine is done for. There are plenty of ways you can keep up with your routine, and even add to it! This week, The Lodges at Rolla is sharing a couple of great workout routines that you can do outside the gym, whether in the comfort of your very chic luxury apartment or outdoors! Check them out. At-Home Circuit Workout This is a quick and fairly easy at-home circuit routine of 6 short exercises: Squats: 20 reps Push-ups: 10 reps Lunges: 10 each leg Dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug or another weight): 10 each arm. Plank: 15 seconds Jumping Jacks: 30 reps Once you've completed these 6 exercises, take a 20-30 break to grab a drink of water, then jump right back in and do it all over again! Do 3 total circuits of these short exercises. If you're feeling like you can handle a tougher workout, feel free to add more reps to each exercise and/or ad...

With the 'Stay at Home' order in place, many of us are doing our part to help curve the virus and prevent the spread. That being said, a lot of us are spending a lot of time at home. And since humans are such social creatures, being home every day can cause a drop in mental health. That's why this week, we at The Lodges at Rolla wanted to provide 6 tips for maintaining your mental health while you're at home. Connect with Others Humans are social creatures with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. Our social brains crave companionship—even when experience has made us shy. While we're doing our part in social distancing efforts, this is a key element in maintaining mental health. Fortunately, we're surrounded with several different ways to stay connected to the outside world, virtually. Make an intentional effort to reach out to friends and family every day. A quick check in call can help keep you connected.          ...

With Rolla being placed under a Shelter at Home ordinance, you're probably wondering how you're going to keep yourself connected to the outside world. While we're trying to be as careful as possible to avoid spreading this virus, human connection is essential for maintaining mental health. Guess what? Human connection isn't lost! With all of the technologies we're gifted with today, there are many ways to stay connected to the outside world, while still being safe from the comfort of your home. This week, we at The Lodges at Rolla want to share a few virtual events taking place that you can 'attend' to stay connected to your local community. Ozark Actors Theatre Virtual Dance Class April 7, 2020 11:00 am Rolla, MO 65401 573-364-9523 Join OAT’s Virtual Dance Class with Melissa Albright on Tuesdays at 11:00 am! Ages 7-13. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1NVLzX6St3BSBBzr5 and Ozark Actors Theatre will send you the link. Small Business Administra...