Whether it's in anticipation of family gatherings or a way to chase away the cold-weather blues, the comfort of apartment-made baked goods is something we always look forward to at the turn of the season πͺ Check out this slide show from Delish for some ideas on how to make your neighbors jealous as they catch the faint aroma of some fall-themed baked goods π€€
DELISH.COM
Crustless Apple Pie And Other Fall Desserts You NEED To Make
Love it or hate it, it's officially pumpkin spice season baby ππ Whose apartment smells like you're living in a Yankee candle?? βπ
FOODNETWORK.COM
Every Must-Have Pumpkin Spice Product Available for 2020
We want to know: are you someone who breaks out the giant crate of fall decorations or someone who puts a multi-colored corn husk on the counter and calls it a season? π½π
Let us know in the comments!
π We LOVE autumn, and we LOVE fall-themed decorations π but we DON'T love how much waste single-use decorations build up, and we especially DON'T love having to carve out space in an apartment for decorations we only break out once per year. Check out the link below for some ideas on eco-friendly fall decorations as we celebrate the first day of the new season ππ
DONEANDDONEHOME.COM
Eco Friendly Fall Decor In Five Simple Steps
We're talkin' that 'coming back to the apartment at 1AM with nothing in the refrigerator' kind of meal, that 'only has corn starch and nutmeg in the apartment pantry' kind of meal, that 'hasn't grocery shopped in two weeks and probably ain't going until next week' kind of meal π
Tell us in the comments below!
We've all been there: you get paid tomorrow and have to make the most of what's in your apartment today (or maybe you're just lazy and can't be bothered to go to the store yet...π
). Introducing: The Pantry Meal, a cost-effective meal with the goal of making the most of what you already have! Check out the link below to get some ideas for your weekday pantry meal π
GOODCHEAPEATS.COM
9 Easy Pantry Meals To Help You Save Money - Good Cheap Eats
What's that fall piece that you can't wait to break back out of the closet in your apartment home? Denim jacket? Rugged flannel? Share with your neighbors in the comments below!
Slowly but surely, the weather is finally cooling down π If you're anything like us, you can't wait to transition the contents of the closet in your apartment home from breezy summer clothes to some comfy autumn attire! Check out the link below for some quick inspiration on how to make the smooth wardrobe transition into fall βΊ
CREATIVEHOMEKEEPER.COM
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Are you a fan of the classics or is there a recent addition to your game arsenal that's become a fast favorite? Share with your neighbors your favorite board games of all time! π²πβ£
Board games: not just for when the internet's out! π
All of this time in our apartments has us reaching into the back of the hallway closet for some more classic & equally engaging forms of entertainment. Check out the list below for a list of some of the best board games of all time! π²πβ£
BHG.COM
Have a Family Night In: The 50 Best Board Games of All Time
In our quest to hyper-organize our apartments, we've come across something so understated that it almost slipped completely under our radar! Perforated hardboard is extremely useful and can be dressed up any way you like to fit into your craft or office space. Check out the link below to kick-start your apartment organization! π
FAMILYHANDYMAN.COM
Organize Anything with Pegboard: 14 Ideas and Tips
With so much going on in the world, you might have missed a notable 'birthday'; Peanuts celebrates its 70th anniversary this year with fashion collaborations, a TV show, and "a philanthropic push that includes donating βPeanutsβ murals for kids to paint in 70 childrenβs hospitals around the globe"! Who among our residents can't wait to welcome the Great Pumpkin this Halloween? ππ
POST-GAZETTE.COM
Good grief! 'Peanuts' celebrates 70th anniversary
We don't know about you, but we think that everyone's been sufficiently scared this October without any additional help π
So let's take a moment to check out some of the most adorable little trick-or-treaters! Do any of our residents dress their pets up for the holiday? πΆπ»
BOREDPANDA.COM
151 Terrifyingly Cute Halloween Costumes For Pets
The cruelest Halloween prank is October 31st falling on a Saturday...WHEN WE CAN'T GO OUT AND PARTY! π²π However you're celebrating this year, we would like to wish all of our residents a safe & happy Halloween night π
Earlier this week, we suggested that a standalone clothing rack could be a great way to incorporate cold-weather clothing without a full closet redesign. For the craftier among us, this could be a cheap and rewarding Sunday project! Check out the link below for some great material and design ideas π
CRAFTYCLUB.CO
20 Astoundingly Simple Diy Clothes Rack Tutorials | Crafty Club | DIY & Craft Ideas
Now that it's getting cooler out, we're trying to figure out how to incorporate our heavier jackets back into the regular closet rotation. Coming out of storage, though, they're difficult to fit into our already tight apartment closets...could a temporary standalone clothing rack be the way to go? Check out the link below for some of the best standalone clothing racks of the year as picked by The Spruce π§₯πππ
THESPRUCE.COM
The 8 Best Clothing Racks of 2020
For anyone who "Liked" our post yesterday, check out 75 quick & easy Thanksgiving decor ideas that can offer a subtle transition out of your Halloween-y interiors π -> π¦
COUNTRYLIVING.COM
Festive Thanksgiving Decorations That Will Steal the Show at This Year's Dinner
Whether you're sitting across the table or across the country, joining hands or joining a Zoom meeting, we'd like to wish all of our residents a safe & happy Thanksgiving day ππ¦
Better start firing up those ovens, it's almost Thanksgiving dinner time! π€©π₯π¦ What dishes are our residents most looking forward to this year? Let us know in the comments!
We love our local community and we want to make sure that we're supporting all of our favorite businesses as best we can! Check out the article below for some tips on how to effectively support local businesses this holiday season πΈ As always, feel free to share your favorite local businesses in the comments below!
WELLANDGOOD.COM
11 Ways To Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season, According to Small Business Owners
This holiday season, we're doing our best to shop small & locally, right near our community π Do any local shops or businesses come to mind? Show your support by sharing with your neighbors in the comments below!
Palm trees, sunny days, temperatures above 60 degrees...it's part of the reason we love to live here but it's not always the most "wintery" feeling π€ What kinds of traditions or activities do our residents take part in to get into the winter/holiday spirit? ββ·πβ
This year's holidays are looking a bit different than years past and, for some of us, this means that we'll be staying in our apartment homes instead of traveling to celebrate with friends or family π Though far from preferable, there are tons of fun and creative ways to connect with family right from your own apartment! Check out the article below for some ideas on how to make the most of your virtual holiday get-together π€³
AARP.ORG
5 Ways to Connect Virtually This Holiday Season
We love this list of quick & easy ways for our residents to experience winter in a city with no snow! Check out the link below for some inspiration β
CONNECTIONSACADEMY.COM
7 Things to Do with a No-Snow Winter
Earlier this week, we shared some ideas on how to make the most of your virtual holiday gatherings. Now, we'd love to hear from our residents! Share your creative virtual gathering ideas with your neighbors by posting in the comments below π€³π»
Do any of our residents maintain a classic family photo album? If not, perhaps a socially distant holiday season is the perfect time to begin work on a pandemic-proof heirloom that will last generations! Check out the link below to read why classic photo albums might be making a comeback πΈπΌ
KOLO.COM
Why Classic Photo Albums Are Making a Comeback - Itβs Not Just Nostalg
It's not that we can't enjoy extremely rich winter drinks after the holidays...We just won't have as easy an excuse πβ Who's curling up in their apartment living room with a huge cup of eggnog hot chocolate?? π
KLEINWORTHCO.COM
Eggnog Hot Chocolate
For us, it looks like cocktails & card games! πΈπ
Do any of our residents have a New Year's resolution to better organize their apartment? Because we do! βββ Check out these great tips to start the new year refreshed & well-organized β¨
APOINTOFLIGHT.CO
20 Genius Ways to get Organized for 2021 - A Point of Light
Nothing quite amplifies the amount of STUFF we have in our apartments like a full-blown holiday season! π¦π¦π¦ Check out the post below from our friends at ApartmentList.com for some quick & easy apartment decluttering tips β¨
APARTMENTLIST.COM
40 Decluttering Tips For Your Apartment
No matter which side of the spectrum you're on, we hope all of our residents had a safe & happy New Year's celebration π
To all of our community's remote office workers, we'd love to see how you're working from your apartment home! Share your home office setup by posting a photo in the comments section below π»
Photos of the community? Organizational tips? Ways to cope with spending 23.9 hours per day in your apartment home? Let us know what kind of content you'd like to see from us in 2021! π€π