July 2015 ~ Falcon Run Apartments

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Beach Snacks

Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:55 AM

Image courtesy of Pixabay Vacations to the beach or day trips to the beach are incomplete with something delicious to snack on throughout the day. But not everything is good for the beach! You need the perfect treats to fuel you for more fun all day in the sun. What do you like to snack on at the beach? Here are some great ideas and recipes from the Kitchn. Packing food for a picnic in the park is pretty easy. But when your picnic happens to be on the beach, there's a new set of rules and a few more factors to consider before filling your basket or cooler.For starters, there's the sand. It's totally obvious, but no matter how hard you...

A Small Space Doesn't Have to Mean Cramped

Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:09 AM

Image courtesy of Wikipedia Living in apartments can be confining when there isn’t much room. Living rooms in particular can feel stifling when there isn’t room to stretch out and relax. Being cramped into a tiny room where you’re trying to relax is stressful. These tips from Apartment Therapy can help you get the most out of your small space.Living in a small living room, like living in a small home, is a delicate balance of aesthetics and sacrifice. Your living room is often the central hub of your home, and so should have special attention paid to it, particularly if it's on the small side. 1. Add a collage of mirrorsInstead of (or in addition...

Clean Habits Will Make A Clean Home

Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:43 AM

Image courtesy of Pixabay Cleaning your whole home can be difficult. But cleaning in smaller sections can make it easier. If you adopt these 4 cleanly habits, you can cut down on your cleaning time. These 4 tips from Apartment Therapy can help you become a cleaner person. Want a cleaner home? One that gets cleaner easier, stays cleaner longer, and doesn't feel like the act of cleaning dominates your life? There are four habits that can be life-changers; could they change yours? Carve out (and schedule) your cleaning chunkWe have provided you with a lot of different cleaning schedules over the years. What they've all got in...

Cool Down With A DIY Summer Snack

Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:48 AM

Image courtesy of Cathy on Flickr Summer can get hot so you’ll need some help cooling down. What’s better than a yummy popsicle? Not only is it delicious and chilling, but it’s healthy too! These fruit popsicles from Sally’s Baking Addiction will hit the spot and keep you cool on stifling summer days. Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks, & frozen 12 large strawberries, sliced in half 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Popsicle mold (here is the one I own) Directions: Blend all of the ingredients together on high speed until smooth - about 2 minutes. Scrape down the...