December 31, 2025
As you make your New Year’s resolutions, are you already wondering if you’ll be able to keep them? Looking back at promises made this time last year, perhaps you realize you’re making the same resolutions all over again. You’re not alone; research from Statistics Brain shows that 45 percent of us make specific resolutions each year, only… Read more »
November 13, 2025
Native Americans and early settlers gave thanks together with this historic feast. On the fourth Thursday of November, people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, a national holiday honoring the early settlers and Native Americans who came together to have a historic harvest feast. NATIVE AMERICANS Long before settlers came to the East Coast of… Read more »
November 4, 2025
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on November 11th to honor American veterans for their service. Originally, Armistice Day in 1919 was established to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1954, the name was changed 1954 to honor all American veterans of all wars. The day is marked with ceremonies, such as a wreath-laying at the… Read more »
October 18, 2025
From 3-foot-tall skeletons draped over front lawns to inflatable pumpkins and spider web-covered walkways, Halloween decorations have grown in popularity over the years. Community association board members may choose to develop a policy for these spooky decorations, including what, where, when, and for how long. Board Members Engage residents in a conversation on whether… Read more »
October 15, 2024
In these tough economic times, many of us are trying to stretch our dollars and keep our debt as low as possible. The following tips from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), offer easy ways to save: -Empty the change in your pocket into a jar each night. Pocket change can add up to… Read more »
December 19, 2023
All Blackstone Management offices will be closing on the below dates in observance of the upcoming holidays. Christmas Holiday: Closing at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023, and remaining closed through Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Offices will reopen on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 8:00 AM New Years Holiday: Closed Monday, January 1, 2024,… Read more »
June 15, 2023
According to Merriam-Webster the basic definition of the word home is “one’s place of residence: domicile.” It might be a mansion in the country, a tract home in a suburban neighborhood, or an apartment in the city. Home is simply where we live. But home is also much more than just a place. Our homes… Read more »
September 1, 2022
What Is Labor Day? Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates and recognizes the achievements of American workers. It is observed on the first Monday in September. The roots of Labor Day date back to the decades following the Civil War when workers took part in strikes and rallies to… Read more »
July 22, 2022
As the summer heats up, many of you will escape the daily grind and head out on a well-deserved vacation. But before you hit the road, take a few precautions so your home isn’t enticing to thieves or susceptible to fire and other disasters. Not only is having your home vandalized or burnt to the… Read more »
May 19, 2021
Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John… Read more »