Have you noticed that a lot of the social networking websites have turned into social Narcissus websites? The Internet can be a vital tool for job searching and connecting with people electronically, but it can also be a big distraction when you have to sift through leagues of "friends" and "applications." Try sliding LinkedIn into your web browser. LinkedIn... [Read more...]

When the holidays are over and the cold of winter starts to set in quite hard, it's not abnormal for us to feel a drop in our spirits along with the drop in the temperatures. And even though you just moved into your spacious new Blanco River Lodge apartment, the thought of decorating might be dragging you down as well. Cheer up! Don't think about decorating... [Read more...]

On behalf of the staff here at Blanco River Lodge, I'd like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!  Read More →

This holiday weekend, skip the expensive movie theaters and head down to your local Redbox Kiosk to pick up $1 movies for your next apartment movie night. Back when we were kids, movie night meant something to us.  Whether it was watching a movie on tv or heading to the local drive-in, seeing a movie was an event!  These days, we're hit with an overabundance... [Read more...]

To all of those San Marcos, TX residents looking to give back this holiday AND get a good workout, head down to Gruene Harley-Davidson in New Braunsfels for the 3rd Annual Just Jes Toy Run this Saturday, December 18th at 9:30am. The toy run is conducted in conjunction with The Family Life Center of New Braunsfels (FLC), benefiting families in great Comal... [Read more...]

Have you been invited to someone’s house for a holiday party?  Are you clueless as what to bring?  How about a delicious, fool-proof, homemade pumpkin pie!?  The timeless traditional holiday pie is perfect for all occasions and can be made pretty easily from your apartment home kitchen.  Regardless if the holiday party is in San Marcos, Texas or San Marcos,... [Read more...]

Did you hear?  Blanco River Lodge, San Marcos' newest apartment community, is now open and preleasing for February 2011!  With all of this excitement around the launch of our community, we're excited for our future residents to experience life here.  We've tried our best to offer the very best of amenities in all facets of our community.  We want our residents... [Read more...]

Blanco River Lodge is officially open and preleasing for February 2011! Call 512-805-6343 or Stop by the office today!  Read More →

Have you completed the 100 Thing Challenge?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  It may have been an extreme way to rid yourself of your “consumerism”, but the theory can be helpfully applied to your apartment home life.  Let’s face it; most of us have too much stuff.  We are natural collectors, with some of us qualifying as hoarders.  Being apartment... [Read more...]

Are you sick of paying high energy and/or water bills?  Do you know how to minimize your utility expenses by reducing the energy you use in your apartment home? Living in San Marcos, TX, we’re lucky that we don’t have to worry about heating bills as we enter the winter season.  The temperature does drop at night, but no where near our northern counterparts. ... [Read more...]