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Three Local Restaurants to Try in Costa Mesa
It’s more important to support local businesses than ever before. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 17 percent of US restaurants closed in 2020, which amounts to over 110,000 businesses. As social distancing measures continue to inform daily routines and...
Three Safety Rules to Follow When Moving during a Pandemic
It has been months since the COVID-19 outbreak first hit us, and we’re still learning how to safely move forward with our lives. For many, that has meant continuing to stay home, sitting still, and avoiding going anywhere or doing anything unnecessary. Others have had...
Everything You Need to Know About Pets at The Parsons
Did you know that nearly three out of four apartment renters own pets? Here at The Parsons, your pet-friendly apartments, over half of our residents enjoy the companionship of furry, four-legged friends. From Labradoodles to bulldogs and miniature huskies, this is...
A Little Holiday Appliance Maintenance Can Make the Season Sparkle
October is over, and you’ve finally put away the last remains of Halloween. While you search under cushions for surviving pieces of candy, you realize your place feels a little bare. Before you know it, you’re breaking out holiday decorations and merrily singing along...
The Benefits of Renting vs. Buying in Costa Mesa
In America, 30 percent of the general population are renters. That figure represents over 100 million people who live in homes, apartments, and other properties. With over 60 percent of our city’s residents renting, it’s apparent that people are recognizing the...
Three Ways to Be a Better Friend
According to HRSA, “one in five [Americans] say they feel lonely or socially isolated.” These feelings can be threatening to your health. In fact, the impact on your health has been equated to “smoking 15 cigarettes a day.” So how can you help others fight this...
Is Building Credit Stressing You Out? Pay Monthly Rent Online for an Easy Boost
Is building credit on your mind? We understand; your credit score can impact everything from the loans you can secure to the jobs for which you'll be considered. Fortunately, we have a fix: Simply pay monthly rent online to easily boost your credit score and put that...
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine
Here in the United States, we sure love our ice cream! In fact, we eat more than any other country in the world, with Americans consuming 26 liters of ice cream per year on average! At The Parsons, we are no different! With this much love for the icy stuff, let’s take...
It’s Time for Summer Cleaning! Join Us for Our Beach and Park Cleanup
Each year, about 14 billion pounds of trash makes its way to our oceans! That’s a lot of trash! Wondering what you can personally do to help? Keep reading! Every summer, AMC hosts a beach and park cleanup in Costa Mesa and cities throughout California. With COVID-19’s...
3 Ways to Keep Our Beaches Clean This Summer
Who doesn’t love the beach? The sound of crashing waves, the smell of salt and sand, the sight of . . . broken bottles and scattered trash? Our beaches may be beautiful, but they won’t stay that way if we don’t do our part to clean up after our less-thoughtful...