It’s almost Super Bowl time; what does that mean? Fun, football and…food! If you are still scouring the internet for recipes for your party, look no further.  I did the scouring for you! Here is a recipe, courtesy of the Food Network, for homemade soft pretzels – a great addition to any party and a crowd-pleaser for sure. Before you start cooking,... [Read more...]

By the time the New Year begins, we look forward to the promise of a great one to come.  For those of you that had a less-than-stellar year, you may be looking for a little luck for 2012, and according to superstition, you can do some things to make your chances higher.  One of the things suggested is to consume certain foods on New Year’s Day to start... [Read more...]

Hey there, residents and future residents at Costa Bella! Are you looking to optimize the space you have in your apartment? If so, you’ll want to consider using each furniture piece for multiple purposes.  Doing this will save you space AND money! Are you ready for some suggestions? Here are some that come from Rental Decorating Digest in an article titled... [Read more...]

Thanksgiving is just days away and it’s time to finalize your plans whether you’re planning on eating out or staying in.  If you’ve chosen the latter, you may be trying to find that one last recipe that will make the meal extra special for you and your guests.  If so, I’d like to share with you some of the types of things that Martha Stewart suggests... [Read more...]

It's that time again, Costa Bella! Time to gain an hour of sleep and lose an hour of sunlight.  You know what that means; you get to stay all cozy in bed a little longer! While some of us are definitely morning people, others (like me) would prefer to stay in bed as long as possible - especially when it's cold out but nice and comfy in bed. What will... [Read more...]

It’s time to put away those shorts and make way for the light jackets and hoodies.  That’s if you’re just concerned about staying warm.  If your other concern is staying up to date with 2011’s fall fashion trends, you’ll have to go beyond those little changes.  If you want to get dolled up this fall, check out these tips from Luchina Fisher at... [Read more...]

Living at Costa Bella is great!  At Costa Bella you get the benefit of living in a one of a kind community that you can be proud of.  Mediterranean architecture topped off with Italian accents makes Costa Bella a dreamy home to come to after a long day of work.  The amenity package that awaits you is by far the best in the San Antonio, Texas area.  One of... [Read more...]

Shawna Percival proves that moms can do more (a lot more) than just clean and cook! Not only does she specialize in modern portraiture in San Antonio, but she also writes a successful blog on style, food, decorating, motherhood, and other meaningful topics. Shawna's well-organized and well-written StyleberryBLOG features anything from killer recipes for... [Read more...]

If you’re moving to the San Antonio area and are trying to find your next home, you just found it.  Here at Costa Bella, we take pride in our ability to keep our residents happy, and you’ll notice it as soon as you walk through our door.  We strive to provide the best in customer service, and the best in apartment living! While it is much easier... [Read more...]

Many people bemoan the fact that kids (and adults) today have short attention spans.  The more television infants and toddlers watch, the more likely they are to have trouble paying attention and concentrating during their early school years, a study reports Monday.   (USA Today article “Short Attention Spans Linked to TV”) The article goes on to quote... [Read more...]

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