Donating and Recycling in Charleston

Remember to think "green" by donating & recycling in Charleston!

Here at Haddon Hall, we pride ourselves on maintaining a clean, well-kept community, and we work hard to live a “green” lifestyle by implementing and promoting eco-friendly practices (such as recycling) in our daily lives. We would like to encourage our residents to “think green” before disposing of non-household waste (items like electronic devices, furniture, appliances, etc) in the dumpster area, and instead of disposing of these items, consider recycling them at one of the following facilities close to your home here at Haddon Hall:

•    Recycle unwanted items at Bees Ferry Landfill (located at 1344 Bees Ferry Road in Charleston, less than three miles from Haddon Hall). On Bees Ferry Landfill’s website, you’ll find a list of acceptable items, including cardboard and other recyclables, in addition to electronic waste and other items.

•    Donate your unwanted, gently-used household items and clothes to Goodwill Industries. There is a Goodwill drop-off location at 3516 Shelby Ray Court in Charleston (less than 2 ½ miles away from Haddon Hall). You will be given a tax deduction for donating items at this drop-off site.

•    Donate unwanted household goods to Habit for Humanity, and request a pickup of these items. There are several Habitat for Humanity chapters located in the Charleston area; the closest locations are Charleston Habitat for Humanity (located at 731 Meeting Street in Charleston, phone number: 843-579-0777) and Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity (located at 2545 Bohicket Road in Johns Island, phone number: 843-768-0998).

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Getting the most out of your workout routine in Haddon Hall’s fitness center

Workout in your home

Toning your body is one of your New Year’s resolutions. Were you wondering why you have not accomplished more tone using your current workout routine? Heather Picken of Apartment.com has some answers. Heather gives a little insight to the common “workout plateau.” She mentioned that you might have grown accustomed to the weights. You could be using the wrong amount of repetitions. The breaks between your repetitions might be too long. A change of weight and pace could be the cure.  Heather gives you details and options for a workout change. You may need a more robust workout. She offers questions and gives you the answer to them. She dispels some myths that might be keeping you from progressing. Using her advice in the Haddon Hall fitness center could result in the change that you want. Call (843) 556-9240 if you are not sure where the fitness center is located within the Grand Oaks Plantation of Charleston, South Carolina.

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FREE Shipping Day

The 4th Annual FREE SHIPPING DAY™, scheduled for December 16, is a one-day, online-shopping event when hundreds of merchants offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve.

 

How to Save Water at Home

Would you like to join the ever-growing green movement, residents of Haddon Hall? You can do your part to help save the planet at home by consciously working to conserve the water you use. If you’d like to learn how to save water at home, check out these excellent tips, courtesy of Real Simple, on how to conserve your water use.

Use these tips to cut down your water usage

• Shut off your faucet while you’re brushing your teeth. If you turn off the faucet each time you brush your teeth for an entire year, you can save around 2,880 gallons of water. Make a conscious effort to save the water you use in your bathroom.
• When you leave your home for the day, bring your water with you instead of purchasing a bottle of water. It takes seven liters of water to produce a single one-liter plastic bottle. Refill your own eco-friendly (reusable) bottle at home, and take it to work or school with you every day.
• Purchase recycled-paper products instead of products made from new paper. This can help conserve water because products made from recycled paper use a lot less water when they’re manufactured than other paper products.

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Free Gift Shipping on Friday with Major Retailers

If you’ve been reluctant to order those final holiday gifts online because you have been waiting for the right moment to click the “Check Out” button, then get ready to make those purchases tomorrow as the national “Free Shipping Day” beings at the stroke of midnight for over a thousand online merchants early Friday morning.

Will your gifts be delivered on time this year?

Last minute shoppers are guaranteed gift delivery by December 24th after placing their final holiday orders tomorrow. This year’s event is larger than before, as about 750 retailers participated last year, and this year’s participants have more than doubled. Be sure to read each retailer’s individual rules, as some may require a minimum purchase amount.

Will you be participating in this years’ free shipping event, or do you already have all of your gifts wrapped and ready to give out? Tell us what you think about this event, or if you plan on participating by commenting below, or writing on our Facebook wall.

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Haddon Hall's Second Annual Cookie Exchange Party

For the second year in a row, we’re hosting our very own Cookie Exchange Swap-Meet here at Haddon Hall. We’re really excited to host this popular swap-meet party again for our residents.

Bring your Favorite Cookies to our 2nd Annual Cookie Swap

The Second Annual Cookie Swap is next Wednesday, December 22nd, and starts at 2:00 PM and residents can drop-in when they’d like until 4:00 PM. Arriving at 2:00 PM will be your best chance to grab the largest selection of cookies and recipes. Invite your friends to join in on the fun as well; the more, the merrier.

During our Cookie Exchange Swap-Meet, we will be providing light refreshments, including beverages, for our guests to enjoy. If you and your friends are planning to drop in between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, please RSVP as soon as you can via our Facebook event or by calling the leasing office at 866-342-1680. Please plan to RSVP by Saturday, December 18th so we can prepare our refreshments for all of our guests.

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Thank Our Warriors TODAY!

Are you looking forward to spending the holidays with your friends, family, and loved ones?  It’s a special time of year when our thoughts turn to coziness at home full of decorations, gifts, and treats. Most of us will receive many wonderful greetings of the season from near and afar.

For today, let’s focus on the service and sacrifice of our service men and women who won’t be at home this Christmas.  Many are standing in harm’s way to give us the freedom to enjoy the Christmas season’s blessing at home with family and friends.

TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE to send a holiday card to American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world through the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Holiday Mail for Heroes program!

Cards not postmarked by Friday, 12/10 are undeliverable.  Take a moment to thank our Warriors…you’ll be glad you did!

Holiday Mail for Heroes / PO Box 5456 / Capitol Heights, MD  20791-5456

 

Keep Thanksgiving under Control with these Tips

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with friends or family coming over to visit, the holiday can feel pretty hectic as we go from store-to-store searching for the perfect ingredients for our master meal next Thursday.

Enjoy your Upcoming Thanksgiving with Friends and Family

1. Start from a clean slate: Remove any clutter from your kitchen counters you might have. I always like to start with a cleared off area as I prepare and cook my meals.
2. Start with the easy recipes First: I personally find it best to create the side dishes first. By using our traditional recipes, the sides are the easy part of Thanksgiving. Prepare them the day before Thanksgiving and prepare and cook the turkey the day of Thanksgiving for your guests.
3. Keep things Simple: Even an experienced chef knows that some times the best recipes are the ones that have the simplest ingredients, so keep your recipes organized and simple for the best experience.
4. Relax and Rest Yourself: Remember, your guests came to visit you, not your food. So while the sides are sitting comfortably in the fridge and the turkey is basking in the oven, kick off your shoes and enjoy their company.

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Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting

Join Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus in lighting the magnificent 60-foot Tree of Lights, the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree.  Music by The Charleston Community Band

FREE

Marion Square, Charleston

 

Time to adjust the Clock

We have some pretty neat things going on here in Charleston this weekend. The 9th Annual Taste of the Town is just a few days away, and with some sunny, but chilly weather this weekend, it’s a great time to sit out side, read a good book, and enjoy the weekend.

Don't forget to reset the Clocks this Saturday Night

But before we lay our heads down to rest on Saturday night, let’s not forget to set our clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings. While the official ‘time’ to reset the clock is at 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, I personally won’t be awake to adjust my alarm clock, so I’m planning on adjusting mine before I go to bed on Saturday.

While most cell phones and computers will automatically adjust their time, don’t forget to reset the microwave and stove clocks as well as other electronics. If you don’t set your clocks, you might end up being late to the Taste of the Town in Summerville, and you don’t want to miss a minute of the event.

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