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Enjoy a Successful Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be a stressful day, especially when you’re the one hosting friends and family. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a fun day, so we’ve decided to share with you some ways you can enjoy a successful Thanksgiving in this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog. Make it a Potluck The largest point of stress for the Thanksgiving holiday is the amount of food that one needs to make to accommodate others. Relieve yourself of that stress by making your lunch or dinner a potluck. Invite your guests to bring their favorite side dish or dessert to complement the main dish you’ll be making. As another option, you can invite some guests over to help you prepare the meal, that way you can spend additional time with your friends as well as get the food prepared. Get an Early Start Throwing the perfect Thanksgiving dinner/lunch can take time, so get an early start. There are a variety of ways to save you time on Thanksgiving day itself but here are some of our favorites: Make the Gravy Early Every minute counts, so we suggest making your gravy the day before and freeze it! A flour based gravy keeps for up to 4 months in the freezer, but you’ll only need it to freeze it for the night before it all gets consumed by your hungry party. Dice Your Vegetables the Night Before If you have any dishes that require the use of vegetables, take the time the night before to dice them up and place them in containers for easy access when you’re making your delicious meal. Decorate! Spruce up your home before the dinner by decorating your Puyallup, WA apartment with some fun decor! Put out some pumpkins, candles, and fall wreaths to set the mood. Though a small gesture, your party will be made a little better with some fun autumn decorations!

Ways to Show Gratitude

Since Thanksgiving is at the end of November, you have a whole month to express your gratitude. Think about your friends and family and how they’ve impacted your lives then consider how you can give thanks and express gratitude. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve got a few suggestions on ways you can show your gratitude. Write a Letter In the days of emails and instant messaging, writing a letter can seem old-fashioned and a waste of time, but it’s a great way of showing thanks. Before you start writing, think of someone that you wish to thank and list out the reasons why you wish to thank them. As you write, be genuine and heartfelt. Expressing emotions through writing can be difficult, so use specific language and experiences to enhance the impact of your letter. If you’re writing to a friend or family member living far from you, mail the letter! If they live close by, you can attach the letter to a small gift and give it to them personally. A Gratitude Journal Do you forget things often? We suggest keeping a gratitude journal to take note of things that you are grateful for. You can write one thing per day or work your way up to writing two or three. Don’t feel pressured to write down deep thoughts or huge blessings. Writing in a gratitude journal can help you see the little things to be thankful for in your life. Small Gifts Some people are appreciative of words of thanks, but others respond better to gifts! Getting small gifts can show your friends and family how much you mean to them through a thoughtful selection of said gifts. These gifts don’t need to be extravagant, but significant enough that they feel appreciated! Do you have any ways you like to show gratitude? Let our Puyallup, WA apartment community know by leaving a comment!

Ways to Warm Up during a Cold Day

When the weather gets cold, you’re going to need some way to warm up so you’re not miserable. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve compiled a few ways that you can warm up during a chilly day for you to try! Don’t get caught in the cold or put yourself in a situation to catch a cold. Hot Chocolate or Coffee The most common way to warm up, having a mug of hot chocolate can be a nice treat to get away from the cold. Whether you’re buying a cup from your local Starbucks or making some yourself, you can shirk the chills by drinking these and warming you from the inside out. An additional benefit of warm drinks is the cozy feeling that comes with the nostalgia of your favorite seasonal drinks. More Blankets If you’re at home watching some television or reading a book, the cold can creep in while you’re being static. We suggest putting out additional blankets that you can easily grab when you’re doing those activities. Keep warm by wrapping yourself in the comfort of a thick blanket to avoid the cold weather. Sweaters Much like a blanket, a sweater can be your individual body warmer. Invest in a thicker, big sweater than you can pull over your other clothes. Layering allows your body to retain warmth without having to expend extra energy. A Hot Bath Taking a hot bath is a good way to relax. Immersing yourself in hot, bubbly water fights off the chills — but don’t let the water get cold! The worst part of a hot bath is dreading getting out into the cold bathroom! Keep a heater or a warm towel ready nearby. Don’t let the cold get you down. We hope you enjoyed these tips for warming up during the cooler days. If you’ve got some tips that you do, leave a comment for our Puyallup, WA apartment community!

TV Shows to Get You in the Halloween Mood

Although Halloween is only one day in October, you can generate the mood of the season by watching some TV shows of a more spooky nature. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve got a few suggestions of TV shows to get you in the Halloween mood! Cuddle up on the couch in your Puyallup, WA apartment and get ready for some spooky shows! Supernatural Join Sam and Dean Winchester as they follow in their father’s footsteps of hunting down supernatural creatures. This show comprises about 13 seasons of paranormal and supernatural storylines that are a perfect complement to the Halloween season. Prepare yourself for some spooky encounters with ghosts, vampires, and more! Black Mirror This show has taken the world by storm with its examinations of modern society and the consequences of advances in technology. Reminiscent of The Twilight Zone , Black Mirror shows off creepy storylines without going too deep into the macabre. This show is a perfect way to get into the spooky mood of Halloween, but it’s also a great choice for any time during the year. Scream Adapted from the movie of the same name, Scream is a slasher series bringing the world of Wes Craven to Netflix. Find out what happens when Emma Duval becomes the center of the obsession of a killer in the town. Will she be able to unmask the killer or will she end up as one of the murders? Find out as you delve into this show to get into the mood of Halloween. These shows are a good way to prepare for Halloween, but if you’re a little skittish, you might want to remember that as with all things scary, viewer discretion is advised! Do you have shows you like to watch to get into the Halloween spirit? Let us know by leaving a comment for our apartment community!

Throw a Halloween Party

Since October is known for Halloween, what better way to celebrate the season is there than throwing a Halloween party? It’s a great reason to invite your friends over and have a spooky time! The age for trick-or-treating may be over, but that doesn’t mean the Halloween festivities need to end with them. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve got a few tips on helping you throw a great Halloween Party. Plan and Communicate Making sure everything is planned can put your mind at ease when it comes to throwing a party. Plan out the details of the activities you’re going to be doing, music you’re going to be playing, and the food you’re going to be serving out. Once you’ve figured those details out, communicate them with your guests. Let your guests know the time, place, and any additional details (like if they need to wear a costume). Serve More than Candy Though Halloween is closely related with candy, we suggesting putting out other types of snack foods. Try some Halloween-themed snacks to add to the mood of the season, like creepy dead man’s fingers , slime aid, or spider cupcakes. Don’t forget to put out candy in strategic places so your guests can snack on them during the night. Wear Costumes! Some of your friends may consider themselves too old for costumes, but encourage them to come to your party in spooky costumes. Getting into costume can make the party more immersive, and depending on how good the costumes are, it can be entertainment all on its own. At the end of the night, you can even award the best costume with a prize! We hope you enjoyed these tips on throwing a good Halloween party. If you have any tips for our Puyallup, WA apartment community, let us know by leaving a comment below!

Dress for the Cold Weather

Summer is over and the cold weather is here. Prepare yourself adequately by dressing well for the weather to ensure that you don’t catch a cold or that you’re not miserable through the day. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve gathered a list of tips on dressing for the cold that we hope will help you keep warm and look stylish this fall in Puyallup, WA! Layer Now that the summer is over, you’re no longer restricted on layering your clothing due to the hot weather. Take this opportunity to pick clothes that not only look great layered, but also provide you with warmth! Keep in mind that with the layering of clothing, you can get uncomfortable quickly if it gets too warm. So choose outer layers that you can easily remove like a bigger sweater or even a vest. Accessorize Wearing the right accessory can provide additional warmth. Not only do these accessories warm you up during the cold months, they can also add a stylish touch to your outfits. Some common accessories are beanies, scarves, and mittens, so invest in some that you like and look good in! Make it Functional and Stylish During the colder months, it’s important to find articles of clothing that are not only stylish but that are also functional. If it does end up snowing, you’re going to want some clothes that can handle the snowfall. Invest in shoes that have good grip to keep you from slipping. You want to be able to trudge through snow and slush if you need to without too much worry. Keep warm this fall by following our tips! If we missed any crucial ideas, or if you have extra ones for our apartment community to benefit from, leave a comment below letting us know how you keep warm in the fall!