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A Departure From The Ordinary

Located in Pittsburgh’s South Hills area, Lincoln Pointe Apartment homes are available in spacious one and two bedroom floor plans with amenities that go way beyond the everyday.

A Departure From The Ordinary

With an array of accessible restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment choices and business centers only moments away, Lincoln Pointe Apartments redefine luxurious living.

A Departure From The Ordinary

Neighboring the city of Pittsburgh, Lincoln Pointe Apartments allow convenient access to many downtown attractions as well as the Pittsburgh International Airport.

A Departure From The Ordinary

Elegantly styled apartment homes, a sparkling swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts, garage parking and a state-of-the-art fitness center all await you in this beautiful resort-style setting.

A Departure From The Ordinary

Visit our photo gallery to see why the Lincoln Pointe Apartments is the perfect place to call home. Step up to Lincoln Pointe, a departure from the ordinary.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Tomato and Garlic Festival

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 10:37 AM

Do you love tomato and garlic?  Then, this festival is for you.  This Sunday head to Phipps Conservatory with a bag of food, and you receive free admission to this event.  This is the tenth year of the festival and includes naturally grown produce from local farms.  You can learn more below and check out Living Pittsburgh for more information.

Event: Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival
Location: The historic front lawn and in the Outdoor Garden at Phipps Conservatory, Oakland
Date: Sunday August 24, 2014
Time: 11 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE to event & Phipps show w/ bag of food
Description: Join us to celebrate two of western Pennsylvania’s quintessential summer crops! On Aug. 24, our annual tomato and garlic festival, Red, Ripe & Roasted, returns for its tenth year of good food and family fun. Our historic and sustainably managed front lawn will come to life with a farmers’ market highlighting organic and Certified Naturally Grown produce from local farms; a tomato contest; cooking demos and tastings by Café Phipps and other festival participants; and fun activities for kids.
Always a seasonal highlight, Red, Ripe and Roasted is a foodie’s dream-come-true with a focus on fresh, local produce and its many culinary possibilities. Café Phipps will prepare and share a variety of delicious dishes to sample, and a farmers’ market highlighting organic and Certified Naturally Grown produce will give guests an opportunity to buy plenty of tomatoes and garlic to experiment with at home. Beloved garden writer and television/radio host Doug Oster — author of Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil — and food writer Miriam Rubin, author of Tomatoes, will also be in attendance to present some of their favorite recipes and sign copies of their books.
Come with a bag of fresh produce to donate to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, or purchase some fresh fruit and veggies onsite, and receive free admission to the festival and to Summer Flower Show andButterfly Forest during event hours. Don’t miss this great event for a great cause!

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Try This For Dinner

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 11:09 AM

Are you looking for something new to try for dinner?  We have a great recipe for you that will go over great with friends and family.  You can find more great recipes at The Kitchn.

Recipe: Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna

Cheesy All-Vegetable Lasagna

Serves 8 to 10
1 onion, diced small
1 (8-ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, diced small
1 small (12-ounce) eggplant, diced small
1 small zucchini or yellow squash, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
6-ounce package baby spinach
3 cups tomato sauce (or one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes)
15 dry lasagna noodles (regular noodles, not no-boil)
2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until the onions are sweated and are just starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid and most of that liquid has evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes more. Add the eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper, and cook until all are softened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
Clear a little space in the middle of the pan. Add another teaspoon of olive oil, the garlic, salt, and spices. Stir the garlic until it is fragrant and just starting to turn golden, about 30 seconds, then stir it into the vegetables. Scatter the spinach over the vegetables and stir until it is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet of vegetables from the heat.
Spread a few spoonfuls of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9"x13" baking dish. Lay 5 of the lasagna noodles over top, breaking them if needed to create a single layer. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta over the noodles, then half of the vegetables, 1 cup of the tomato sauce, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Arrange another 5 noodles over the top, followed 1 cup of ricotta, the remaining vegetables, 1 cup of the tomato sauce, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Top this with a final layer of 5 noodles and the remaining sauce. Dot the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of ricotta. (Reserve the remaining mozzarella for the end of cooking.)
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour. Check to make sure the noodles are done by poking the lasagna with a knife; the knife should slide easily through all the layers. If it doesn't, cover and cook for another 15 minutes. When the noodles are done, sprinkle the remaining cup of mozzarella over the top of the casserole and bake, uncovered, until the mozzarella has melted, another 10 to 15 minutes. 
Turn on the broiler and place an oven rack 6 inches below the heating element. Broil the lasagna until the mozzarella is browned and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Leftovers will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Keep that Freezer Clean

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 10:10 AM

How is your freezer looking this summer?  Cleaning your freezer is an important chore to make sure you periodically check up on.  This can help keep items cold, prevent damage, and it can be a way to clean it out every few months.  Keep reading to check out some great tips on how to give your freezer a new life.  You can learn more at Apartment Therapy.


What You Need
Large cooler
Rubber gloves (optional)
Mild, fragrance-free dish soap
Hot water
Vinegar
Sponge
Wash cloth
Paper towels or dish towel
Baking soda (optional)
Toothbrush (optional)


Instructions
1. Turn off the freezer: Switch your freezer off or unplug the unit — whichever is easiest.
2. Empty the ice: Empty any ice trays into a bowl and place in the cooler. Soak the trays in a sink full of warm, soapy water.
3. Unload the freezer: Take out all the frozen food and put it in the cooler.
4. Remove and wash all detachable drawers and shelves: Let the units come to room temperature before cleaning to avoid cracking. Once they've warmed up, wash them in a sink full of warm, soapy water. It's best to use fragrance-free dish soap if possible to avoid transferring any scents back to the freezer, which can be picked up by food. Rinse thoroughly and set aside to dry.
5. Make a cleaning solution: Make a solution of equal parts hot water and vinegar OR 1 quart hot water with 2 tablespoons baking soda. Transfer to a spray bottle and liberally spray the inside of the freezer.
6. Wipe the inside: Wipe out the freezer with a sponge or dish cloth. Reapply the cleaning solution as needed. For stubborn, stuck-on food particles, spray your cleaning solution on a paper towel and place it over the sticky area. Let it soak for 10 minutes, then wipe away. If necessary, use an old toothbrush to gently scrub the area.
7. Wipe down the doors and door seal: Don't forget to wipe down the freezer door and the surrounding seal! You may also find a toothbrush helpful here.
8. Dry the inside: Dry the inside of the freezer thoroughly with a paper towel or dish towel.
9. Replace the shelves and drawers: After the inside of the freezer is completely dry, replace the shelves and drawers.

10. Replace all food, ice, and turn the unit back on. Take a look through your frozen foods as you place everything back in the freezer. Toss anything that has developed freezer burn and organize your remaining frozen foods by priority. Don't forget to turn the freezer back on!

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Great Events in Pittsburgh

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 11:00 AM

Are you looking for things to do in Pittsburgh, but you just do not know where to start?  You can start right here at the free and affordable events listing for the next few weeks.  You can find more events here.
Sunday, July 27
Pittsburgh Blues Festival _ 1/2 Off Tickets Available (limited)
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Monday, July 28
Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8
Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people
Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays
Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Tuesday, July 29
2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE
Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one
Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates
Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays
Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult
Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Wednesday, July 30
Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to  70% off at stores
Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8
$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials
Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music
Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays
Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Thursday, July 31
Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to  70% off at stores
Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12
1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover
Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special
Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays
Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Friday, August 1
Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to  70% off at stores
Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 Price Admission
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, August 2
ULTRAparty in Mt. Lebanon - FREE ($5 for drink wristband)
Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to  70% off at stores
Stars at Riverview Jazz Series (Poogie Bell) – FREE
Sunday, August 3
Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to  70% off at stores
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Monday, August 4
Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8
Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people
Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays
Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Tuesday, August 5
2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE
Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one
Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates
Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays
Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult
Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Wednesday, August 6
Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8
$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials
Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music
Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays
Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Thursday, August 7
Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12
1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover
Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special
Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays
Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Friday, August 8
Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 Price Admission
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Decluttering for that Garage Sale

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 11:03 AM



Do you know about a local garage sale in the area? It is time to declutter your apartment, and then you can take things to the sale. Apartment Therapy has some great advice on how to start decluttering your home.  They understand the challenge, and they want to make it as painless as possible. So, go ahead and get started, you will feel great after!


Where do you begin when it comes to cleaning out your home in preparation for finding stuff to sell at a garage sale? Well it turns out it's pretty similar to regularly decluttering your home; only after you've combed through drawers and closets, you'll be evaluating if there's anything you can make a little dough on.
This weekend, declutter, evaluate and set aside:

1. Declutter You're going to start looking for things to sell in a garage sale in the same way you would if you were aiming to declutter your house. This is about getting rid of the stuff you no longer need and seeing if you can make a bit of dough from it. Check out these posts on tips for decluttering, including methods for letting go of items that you might not need but are still attached to:
How To Declutter Your Home
Rethinking Your Space: How To Declutter and Edit a Room
5 Ways to Declutter: Conquer Clutter Before It Conquers You
Breaking Up With Your Belongings: Decluttering Tips for the Sentimentalist
5 Questions: Deciding to Keep or Purge
Decluttering Idea to Consider: Letting Go of Leftover Furniture

2. Evaluate

Next you want to evaluate from your pile of recently decluttered items what the best sellers are going to be. Items like furniture, garden tools, power tools, household items (like dishes), sporting equipment, bicycles, and children's clothes, books and toys tend to do really well at garage sales.
Are these the only things you should try selling if you decide to hold a garage sale? Of course not! Doesn't hurt to try something else, right? But it will help in thinking about marketing and laying your garage sale out to know what your best sellers might be. While you're going through your stuff, also consider setting aside any items you might want to just give away for free — this is a common tactic to pulling in folks to your garage sale.
3. Set aside

Find a place in your home you can set aside your items for the sale. Those in tiny homes just might not be able to find a big enough place, but it you've got the room, distancing yourself from the items will help make it easier to see them go on sale day. And if you want to get ahead, organize your items by category so pricing is easier.

A few more things to think about:

Valuable, unwanted items should be sold somewhere else
As someone pointed out in the comments of the last garage sale post, you aren't going to get a ton of what you paid for a piece at a garage sale, where folks are often looking for a deal. Valuable items you find around the house you no longer have a need for might be served better with online sales.

Check for recalls
Especially with children's toys, you might want to research the product online to see if it's been a part of any consumer safety recalls, so you don't end up selling unsafe products to anyone.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

5 Tips to Keep Your Apartment Organized

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 9:53 AM

Do you always have a messy apartment?  It is ok we have all been there.  Here are some great ways to keep your apartment clean throughout the week.  Keep reading and learn more here.



1. Make your bed as soon as you get up. As soon as I get out of bed, I make the bed. I feel like my room is extremely messy if the bed is. After all, the bed is usually the focal point of the bedroom; people tend to notice if that’s neat versus your vanity being kept up.




2. Unload your clean dishes from the dishwasher in the morning and make it a rule that if somebody uses a dish they are to load it into the dishwasher. If you don’t let dishes pile up, you won’t have a mess after dinner. And when the dishwasher is full, you can run it.

3. Clean up all spills immediately. That means on counter tops, on the stove, and on the floor when you are cooking. This will eliminate the hard scrubbing from food deposits sticking to the surfaces.

4. Make it a habit to take your shoes off at the front door when you come home. I have a shoe rack by the door for myself and guests to put their shoes. Doing this will keep dirt from being tracked in onto your floors or carpet, which will help them look beautiful longer! Remember, you want that security deposit back! J

5. Another thing people will notice when they come to your house is clutter. Make sure you have a spot for everything. When mail comes into the apartment, go through it immediately and throw away unnecessary items. Then, place your bills or other ‘keep’ items in their spot to go through when needed.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Happy Fourth of July and Trivia Answer!

Posted by Lincoln Pointe Apartments on 10:19 AM

We hope you have a great Fourth of July with friends and family. You can find the answer to your trivia question below.

Answer: Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.


Did you get it right?