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Summer Skincare

It’s important to take care of your skin during the summer months. Take care of the layer of your body that protects you from infection and more! In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve got a few suggestions for how to take care of your skin this summer! Don’t let the summer here in Puyallup, WA ruin your skin! Hydrate Have you ever had dry and cracking skin? One way to avoid that is by hydrating! Your body needs water to function properly, so do yourself a favor and drink enough water! Your skin is an organ, so proper hydration can help your skin to function the way it’s supposed to. Imagine your body like a container of water, through the day you lose water and you need to replenish it to keep the container topped up. As you hydrate, your skin will visibly show that it’s hydrated, moving from dry, tight, and flaky, to more pliable, moisturized skin. Sunscreen When the sun is out, it’s probably a good idea to put on some sunscreen, even if you don’t intend on being in the sun for very long. Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays, lowers your risk of skin cancer, and prevents premature aging. Sunscreen also helps you to prevent the red, painful consequences of being sunburnt! Exfoliate Exfoliating can be a difficult thing to do consistently, but it can have some positive effects on your complexion. Exfoliating is known to slow down the ageing process, even out your skin tone, improve your skin’s texture, and cleanse the build-up of dead skin cells. The harsh weather of summer can be detrimental to your skin’s health, so it’s important to do everything we can to keep it healthy. It may seem unnecessary, but exfoliation can help you feel more confident and even look younger during the summer!

Video Games for Beginners

Video games have taken the world by storm over the years, with many different video game consoles coming out. A plethora of games are released each year or teased at video game conventions like E3 . Video gaming has evolved from a past time into a global phenomenon, especially with the rise of competitive eSports. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’re going to share with you some games that you can play at your apartment to get you started into the hobby of video gaming! Portal If you enjoy puzzles, you’re going to enjoy Portal. This game combines the first person shooter interface of video gaming with puzzle solving to create a thoroughly enjoyable game for everyone, especially beginners. You don’t have to worry about fighting off hordes of monsters, but it will require you to use your problem solving skills! Work your way through the test chambers of the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and claim your prize at the end! The Legend of Zelda There are many games in this series that span different consoles, but this high-fantasy game follows the adventures of Link, who is usually given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda. Whether you’re a beginner or not, you will be able to grasp the play mechanics of these games pretty quickly! Immerse yourself in the story, battle, and exploration of these beautifully created games. Many gamers gained their love for gaming through these games, so it might happen to you too! Heroes of the Storm The previous two games were games for solo players. Heroes of the Storm, however, relies wholly on online play between players or bots (bots are Artificial Intelligence used in games to act like other players). Heroes of the Storm is a quick multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that derives its characters from the gaming megacorporation Blizzard Entertainment. Heroes of the Storm is a good introduction into the world of competitive gaming and eSports, as the gameplay style is heavily team-based and the duration per game is shorter, on average, than other similar games. Each of these games has their own unique game mechanics and nuances, but we encourage anyone who hasn’t played video games before to try them! You’ll never know how much you enjoy something until you try it! If you’ve played video games before, do you have a favorite? Let our Puyallup, WA apartment community know which ones by leaving a comment below!

Host a Barbecue

Make use of the warm weather and the longer days of summer by hosting a barbecue! If you haven’t thrown a barbecue, we’ve got some great tips for you right here on Canyon Park Apartments Blog! Take time to get out of your Puyallup apartment this month and head out to throw a barbecue with your friends! Make it a Potluck If you’re worried about feeding everyone on the budget you’ve set aside for your barbecue, try making your party a potluck. Since it’s your party to plan, be in charge of the main dishes, but feel free to assign your guests to bring some side dishes, desserts, or drinks. If you have a theme, you can assign those dishes or create a signup sheet with some dishes with that fit your theme. As with everything, communicate these things with your guests so that they know what to bring. Be Prepared Ensure that your guests have enough utensils, plates, cups, and napkins before they even arrive at the party. Have a checklist of the crucial items you need and, as you purchase those items, put them aside. Keep them all together so that you remember to take them when you head to the grill! Remember to bring extra trash bags so that clean up is quick and easy. Be kind and courteous to the people that will use the grills after you, and clean them up before you leave. Bust out the Tunes Once the food is on the grill and the guests are arriving, throw on some upbeat music to lighten the mood. If you or your guests are adept at playing the guitar, it is a great idea to bring one to play while the food cooks. Providing music or playing music allows people to sing along and relax in good company. Barbecue season is upon us, so don’t waste a second of the nice Washington weather and try some of these tips this weekend!

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day!

Welcome back to the on Canyon Park Apartments Blog! Did you know that July 18th is National Hot Dog Day? If you didn’t, don’t worry about it because this week we’re going to share with you some delicious ways to incorporate hot dogs into your meals! You don’t need to be stuck with just a hot dog in a bun with ketchup and mustard! Pigs in a Blanket Pillsbury has an amazing recipe for this traditional hot dog snack food! Not only are they delicious, they’re also simple enough to make quickly! You will need a package of hot dogs and two cans of Pillsbury refrigerated dinner rolls! Measure how long each pig in a blanket is going to be (or buy cocktail hot dogs/wieners) and wrap each hot dog with some of the dough! Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 375 °F and viola —you’ve got a tasty treat! Hot Dog Hash This recipe is great for leftover hot dogs as well as starting off your National Hot Dog Day! The recipe is simple enough: mince garlic, chop up some onions, bell peppers, hot dogs, and potatoes, then cook these in a skillet on medium-high heat, making sure that the potatoes are soft before serving! Pair this dish with a side of sunny-side up eggs for a true breakfast treat! Pretzel Woven Hot Dogs Explore your artistic side with this delicious and beautiful masterpiece of a recipe. If you’re tired of the regular hotdog and bun routine, try this recipe to switch things up in a unique way. You’ll need some Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French loaf, a package of hot dogs, butter, and some coarse salt. Roll out the dough, cut it into strips and weave your hot dogs in. Brush with butter and scatter coarse salt over it and you’re done! Bake it for 375°F for 25 minutes and it’s ready! Hot dogs are delicious and have many uses. Don’t miss out on celebrating National Hot Dog Day! Do you have any recipes you like? Share your favorites with our Puyallup, WA apartment community by posting in the comments below!

Travel this Summer!

Do you have a destination you’ve always wanted to go to? Summer is the perfect time to get away and experience something different! In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’re going share things you can do to get out of your Puyallup, WA apartment and get traveling! Road Trips If you’re going somewhere close, or if you’re just more comfortable driving, a road trip is a great way to get out and travel! Hours in the car with the music on, driving through scenic vistas and spending quality time with your friends or loved ones are all a part of the road trip experience. Make sure your vehicle is ready for the trip you’re going to take by taking it to a mechanic to get it checked out, refill its fluids, and make sure the tires have enough tread! Travel Internationally Have you ever been out of the United States? If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? There are so many wonderful sights to see and cultures to experience! One of the wonderful things about traveling internationally is being able to see how other people live their lives, whether it’s vastly different from what you’re used to, or similar to yours. Expand your horizons as you embrace the culture of others, learn their way of life, and partake of their foods! Get your passports ready and plan that trip! Since international travel is generally expensive, look for tickets early, and you might be able to find some discounted fares! Plan well, because the last thing you want to happen is to be stranded or have nothing to do when you get there. Staycations! This doesn’t involve a lot of travel, but it gives you a unique opportunity to explore the areas around you! Dictionary.com defines staycation as: “ a vacation spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.” In this case, you can try finding a nice Bed & Breakfast in Puyallup and spend the weekend doing things in your local area! Try being a tourist in your own city, it’s more fun than you think! What are some places you enjoy traveling to, local or abroad?

Anime to Get You Started

Anime has taken the world by storm, and thanks to Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services, access to anime has become easier than ever! In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ve got some anime suggestions for you to get your started with enjoying the animated phenomenon from Japan right here in Puyallup, WA. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Join the adventures of two brothers as they seek to remedy grievous mistake performed when they were children, suffering through the misuse of the practiced science of alchemy — in accordance with the law of equivalent exchange. Follow Alphonse and Edward Elric through their relationships with friends, government intrigue, and ultimately, the restoration of their bodies. If action, adventure, and magic are what you look for in a tv series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a great first look into anime! Death Note Imagine attaining a book that could kill anyone whose name and face you know. Would you use it for good or would you succumb to the power? Light Yagami finds himself in that particular situation, and along with the Shinigami(God of Death in Japanese) Ryuk, navigates this scenario of power and death. What will he choose? Will Light attempt to use the Death Note for good, or will power overtake him? Enjoy a gripping anime that explores the nuances of incredible power and the consequences that come! Sword Art Online Kazuto Kirigaya finds himself stuck in his virtual reality video game along with 10,000 other players after the game’s creator instigated an apocalypse level win condition: Beat all 100 levels of the the dungeon Aincrad. Under his gamertag: Kirito, Kazuto attempts to leave the game by battling through Aincrad, but he has to be careful because if you die in the game, you die in real life. Are these anime titles compelling to you? Let us know of any anime you’ve found enjoyable by leaving a comment below! We hope you enjoyed this blog post, and the anime titles we’ve presented for you!