You likely already know that butter isn’t the healthiest food out there, but it is a staple ingredient in many dishes. If you want to continue eating the foods that you love without adding the fat and calories of butter, there are a number of ways to cut back. Here are some of the best […]

Are you doing your part? Our maintenance team is spending hours every day picking up trash to keep Crossbrook a clean and beautiful place to live. Please help us by doing your part and throwaway your trash in the trash bins and recycle bins throughout the community.

Looking for creative ideas for a unique reading space in your home? Catherine suggests creating a book nook with spice racks! Click here to learn how.

What would we do without public libraries, those fantastic repositories of free books, periodicals, and research materials without which we’d all be a whole lot dumber? Rohnert Park's Cotati Regional Library is a great place to feed your brain – and to stock up on all of your reading needs, whether your taste runs to […]

Flax seeds have been buzzed about quite a bit lately among healthy eating communities, but most people don’t know much about these tiny superfoods. Here are a few interesting facts about flax seeds—and why you should add them to your diet. Flax seeds are full of beneficial nutrients. They're positively loaded with a laundry list […]

With school right around the corner it is easy to get caught in the minutia. Don’t forget to take care of yourself through-out your day! Bring small snacks with you on your errands to help sustain your energy. Some great snack ideas are: trail mix, apples, bars and water.

Once summer comes back around and each day seems hotter than the last, it can be difficult to find the motivation to work out outside. If you want to maintain your pre-summer running regimen without risking a heat stroke, there are a few things that you can do to stay cool and comfortable. Here are […]

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is home to two world-renowned gardens. Here, you can seek refuge from city life and immerse yourself in nature without leaving the city at all. San Francisco Botanical Garden Explore the secret life of plants at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Covering 55 acres, the garden is home to more […]

Banana muffins are warm, sweet, and always a breakfast favorite. From the healthy to the indulgent, there’s a banana muffin recipe for just about everyone. Here are a few of the best. Banana-Cinnamon Muffins [Betty Crocker] A healthy dose of spicy cinnamon gives these muffins a bit of a kick that’s perfect around the holidays. […]

You love your apartment, but sometimes you can’t help but wonder where to put all of your stuff. Maximizing the space in a rental is tricky, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few expert tips that will help keep everything folded, boxed, stacked, and just generally tucked away. Take advantage of under-the-bed space. Though […]