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Residents who live at The Meadows Memphis apartments are always pleasantly surprised to take see and take advantage of many of the luxurious amenities which make this residential community so special.  That is why when additional benefits are added for residents, the best just seems to get better and better.

Imagine how wonderful it is to be given an opportunity to save money when you pay rent at The Meadows, which already provides numerous perks and advantages. Now you can do just that this July 1st by paying rent online at the Meadows for no charge at all!

That’s right. The $1.95 fee of making a one-time payment online is completely eliminated.  This actually ends up being a win-win or both residents and management, because tenants save money and management teams have less checks to go through.  In addition, it is ultimately easier and more convenient for residents.

So, score another point for living at The Meadows by using this easy, convenient service!

For more apartment living tips, check out the Meadows Apartments blog!

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Consider these easy options to keep your pooch happy and healthy and living green.

• Be responsible and have your dog spayed or neutered. There are too many homeless animals in shelters. The procedure also helps your pet live a healthier life with less chance of disease.
• Make your own pet food. Ask your veterinarian about the proper diet for your pup then whip up some tasty and healthy dishes.
• If you prefer to purchase your pet’s food, choose organic and natural brands that are preserved with natural substances.
• Clean up after your pup when you take Spot for a walk.
• Use non-toxic natural cleaning products for bath time.
• Purchase items that were made with recycled material.
• Get crafty and make your own toy’s versus store bought items that may contain chemicals.
• Use a flea comb to remove fleas, wash bedding, and frequently vacuum to fight back against fleas without chemicals. You should also take care to throw away old vacuum bags that have trapped the fleas.

Contact us for information about what we have to offer at our pet-friendly community at The Meadows!

Use these travel tips to prep your apartment prior to departing on a trip.

For example, your air conditioner should be turned up to 85 degrees so that it will not be running and using up valuable energy while you are away. According to energy usage experts, you can actually save 2% on your energy costs by doing this.

Be sure to vacation-proof your refrigerator, which means tossing out any food that is perishable and will be spoiled when you return. If you place bottles of water in your refrigerator while you are away it will actually run more effectively. This is better than simply emptying it entirely.

Check your pantry or cabinets for out of date foodstuffs. Toss away any the boxes of cereal and other food that is open and could spoil.

For more apartment living tips, check out the blog at The Meadows of Memphis!

Bring your old bike to one of these bicycle shops in Memphis. Source: Rach2027 

Finding your way to the best bike shops in Memphis is something that is done easily enough. After all, what difficulty is there for getting the job done when you know the best spots for doing the work? Here are some of the best bike shops in Memphis, close to the The Meadows, for tuning up your ride and hitting the open road this summer:

Peddler Bicycle Shop: One of the best bike shops for service in town is Peddler Bicycle Shop. The sales and service team over here is great. Not only are they thorough but they stand behind their work, so you won’t have issue with a recurring problem.

Bikes Plus: Another bike shop in Germantown is Bikes Plus. This local bike shop is pretty great as well, and they can help you with upkeep, maintenance, and even upgrading your older bike.

All About Bikes: A third space to come out and get your bike needs taken care of is All About Bikes. The folks here are friendly and they can make all your bike woes dissipate.

Get your bike needs taken care of when you visit any of these three bicycle sales and repair shops in Memphis!

Visit the Community Pet Hospital for all of your pets medical needs in Memphis.

When you are looking around for physicians for your children or repair agencies for your car, you want to go with the best. So, why would animal hospitals in Memphis be any different?  You want to be sure that your pets have got everything that they need for their health concerns.

This is one of the reasons you may wish to consider Community Pet Hospital in Bartlett for all of their veterinary needs.

Community Pet Hospital in Bartlett has earned great reviews from all corners of the web. People love the attention to the individual needs of the pets which pets get from Community Pet Hospital. There is also a strong allegiance to the fact that this place is a full service veterinary hospital, packed with all of the wonderful modern amenities of any medical facility, while still having a “mom and pop” feel.

You don’t get to be one of the best animal hospitals in all of Bartlett by just taking average care of animals. Community Pet Hospital has taken their love of animals and pushed it out beyond the extreme. Come see what expertise and real care for your animals well being is really like at this amazing pet care hospital.

Grab an ice cream cone at one of these popular locales in the Memphis area.

The Baskin Robbins on 4307 Summer Avenue has quite the variety of ice cream delights that you will love to keep returning for more and more.  The Cherries Jubilee with its faint hint of rum flavor is quite popular as is the Baseball Nut® Ice Cream.

Another place to enjoy ice cream in Memphis is at Jerry’s Sno Cones on 1657 Wells Station Rd.  You will love their variety of frozen desserts as well as other food which is equally tasty. The prices and the service are universally outstanding.

You also might want to check out TCBY on 5134 Poplar Ave in Memphis.  Their flavors and selections are simply out of this world!

For excellent cuisine in the Memphis area, check out the blog at The Meadows Apartments!

Put money back into your wallet with The Meadows Resident Referral program.

Here at The Meadows of Memphis we really value the opinions of our residents. By that rationale, we are one of the few Memphis apartments with discounts for little more than telling your friends about our community and bringing them around. For folks who really love and embrace our community, we invite everyone to come and check out our Resident Referral & Preferred Employer Programs.

The referral program basically equates to a one time residential referral bonus of $150. That means that anytime you suggest someone come and live here, and if they sign a lease, you get the money!

Our preferred employer program honors a number of different categories. If you have any verifiable military service or have any kind of an affiliation with  ITT Tech, Southwest Community College, or Youth Villages, you are granted $250 off the 1st month rent, and you won’t even have to worry about a deposit fee. Also the application fee is usually waived for students or faculty.

If you would like to learn more about our referral program, or if you feel you can make our program stronger, we encourage you to take the first step and come down to talk with us about your ideas in our rental and community office.

Watch an independent flick or little-known classic at The Ridgeway Four.

Naturally, there’s one major reason to support your local art house — the films. At The Ridgeway Four, you get to see films of all the independents and rare showings you won’t be able to see anywhere else. For those who love independent and foreign films, that is the best reason of all to support the theater.

Now, there are also tons of perks for your visit — the great food, comfortable seating with ample armrests, and, a change from the odd seating that was higher in the middle than the front and back to stadium seating. It makes the entire film experience that much more comfortable and enjoyable.

Support your independent movie theaters in Memphis by taking in your next film at The Ridgeway Four — a great place for date night that’s convenient to our community!

Ceiling fans can be used to cool down and maintain the temperature of your apartment.

When that summer heat moves into the area, you can be assured that many residents at the The Meadows are definitely considering ways to stay cool by using their ceiling fans. Yet, while this is laudable, it is important to consider setting ceiling fans for summer in the proper way in order to maximize efficiency while they are in use. A slight adjustment will help to improve your energy usage and keep the apartment cooler in the process.

In order to determine which way to set your ceiling fan blades, simply stand beneath the fan after turning it on.  You should feel a cooling effect after setting the blades to turn counterclockwise. As your fan blades turn, the spinning motion will actually create a slight wind-chill effect on your skin from the air circulation.

Since the fan is cooling the apartment, you can make an adjustment with your thermostat which over the hot seasonal months will save you money.

Before you set your fan in motion, check to see that it is set to rotate its blades in a counterclockwise motion.

Check out these helpful apartment living tips that will add comfort to your life at our Meadows Apartments blog!

Grow a lush patio garden with these gardening tips for container plants.

Space: Make a “gardening area” on your balcony, if you are really going to commit to the prospect. Give yourself plenty of room to spread out and then this area be your green haven.

Use: It’s also important to use what you plant and to plant what you will use. Herbs, small plants, or even bigger things like tomato vines can have success with the right amount of work and luck.

Tools: Keep all your tools at the ready. Make sure you have bigger pots to put your fast growing plants in and do your best to keep all your plants alive for a full growing season.

Use our balconies to maximum effect when you have the opportunity for sure! Container gardening is easy and fun if you follow these steps!

For more decorating tips, check out the blog at The Meadows.