Excellent Spring Gardening Ideas for Your Patio

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Green spaces are good for the soul, and with Spring arriving soon it's time to think about gardening ideas for your Alterra apartment patio. If you want to be different and have a conversation piece on your patio, attach glass canning bottles to the wall, place a layer of pebbles in the bottoms, fill them with potting soil and plant herbs in them! … [Read more...]

10 Ways to Stay Cool Indoors This Summer

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You might have already taken a splash in the relaxing Alterra swimming pool this summer and loved that it’s a cool place to beat the heat! But aside from the outdoor recreational methods, you can keep cool when in your apartment without wasting a lot of energy and money on air conditioning. Here are 10 simple ways to cool off this summer that you might … [Read more...]

Adopting Earth Friendly Alterra Habits

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Earth Day is as good a day as any to start living your live the green way! As you already know, Alterra was built on the foundation of being a eco-conscious community in La Mesa. They make it even easier to keep up with great green habits by offering convenient amenities that make recycling a breeze! If you get a little frazzled trying to remember to … [Read more...]

Alterra Offers Social (And Personal) Space for Great Roomies

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Roommates share a lot! Depending on how comfortable they are with each other, they might only share a bill or two or take turns taking out the trash. More familiar roomies have no problem splitting the carton of milk or "borrowing" laundry detergent for their last load of whites. Still more committed roommates might even prepare a dinner for squeeze from … [Read more...]

Review the Rules and Safety of Pool Season in La Mesa

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Alterra Apartments is excited to see more and more residents at the pool. The team just wants to remind everyone to review the swimming pool rules for everyone's safety. Water safety is especially important as children get out of school and want to visit more often. Children under a specific age must be accompanied by an adult in the pool area, but … [Read more...]

A Top Chef Needs a Top Alterra Kitchen

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What's for dinner tonight? Anything you like, that's what! And I don't mean like having your way at the nearest fast food place. Your Alterra kitchen is set up so that you can be the head chef and prepare delicious, home-made meals with all the conveniences of a 5-star kitchen. Aside from designer black and stainless steel Energy Star appliances, Alterra … [Read more...]

Come to Your “Scents” in Alterra Apartments

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There is power in all of your senses, but the power of scent is very mighty. Just the smell of certain items can trigger your brain to take action, stay healthier, or just relax. 21 Drops is the aromatherapy wave of the future. With 21 remedies to 21 plagues of the human disposition, you can get the feel-good sensation you’re body needs to perk up. … [Read more...]

MEGS Donation Give Soldiers Holiday Gaming

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What's on your holiday wish list this year? The electronics department is always full of popular gift ideas, especially with so many high definition, wi-fi ready, 1080p capable toys just waiting to be plugged into your living room. If you're a gamer like me, the big and brighter the screen, the more fun it is to connect with players and compete with almost … [Read more...]

Combat Cold and Flu Season in La Mesa

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Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a drill! The cold and flu season is upon us and microscopic minions are moving in with the intent of causing stuffy and runny noses, soar throats, coughing, sneezing, and all sorts of horrible symptoms! Even if a head cold doesn't seem frightening to you, it can cause for a miserable holiday season with achy, nasty … [Read more...]

Alterra Free Yoga Classes – Poll

We have been providing free yoga classes at Alterra for a few weeks now, and we were wondering how you have felt.  Specifically, we would like to know how the 8am, Saturday class works for you.  Please, take the poll and let us know if we should bump the time up an hour or more for your convenience. … [Read more...]