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Local Eats in Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA has some great restaurants and other local eats near our apartment community. Try out one of these delicious places you haven’t visited. We know you’ll love it. Casa Mia Italian Restaurant Casa Mia is a quaint and family owned restaurant with delicious Italian food. Try it out if you haven’t already. One reviewer said , “Awesome family restaurant! Friendly staff and amazing food; twice the flavor of olive garden for a fraction of the price. The garlic bread with parmesan goes awesome with a plate of spaghetti.” Chili Thai Restaurant Chili Thai is a great restaurant near your Canyon Park apartment. It’s loved by many people in the area. Here’s what one reviewer said : “Love this authentic thai restaurant! We eat here a lot. It's one of the best in south hill, puyallup! Love the cashew chicken and sweet and sour chicken!” Puyallup Farmers Market The Puyallup Farmers Market is the perfect place to visit this summer. You can find all kinds of produce, fish, candy and treats, drinks, home decor and furniture, soaps and lotions, jewelry, and all kinds of food to eat while you’re there. Check it out each Saturday from 9 AM - 2 PM in Pioneer Park and Pavilion until October of this year. Helen’s Donuts & Ice Cream This shop is a local staple for donuts and ice cream. The locals have a lot of good things to say. Not only are their donuts are ice cream delicious, they have great customer service. Here’s what one reviewer said : “We have driven past this place always saying we are going to try it.. Months later I finally stopped. This place has the best donuts in town!! They even threw in some donut holes in my half dozen order and those were the best donut holes!! The donuts are made fresh every day. The owners were very friendly and funny... it's the best!!” What’s your favorite place to eat in Puyallup, WA? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Laundry Day Tips

Lost socks, stains in clothes, and still smelly gym clothes. Do any of these sound familiar? Two words: Laundry day. It’s a necessity, but can oftentimes be tedious. The Canyon Park Apartments has some tips so that you never lose that sock, take out stains, and remove odors for good! No More Lost Socks Have you heard of using mesh bags to hold your socks to prevent losing them ? This is a great tip to end the lost sock problem. All you need is an inexpensive mesh wash bag. Visit the local Walmart, Target, or online here . Store all dirty socks in the mesh bag until laundry day comes. Then, simply zip up the bag and throw it in with a load. No more dropping those pesky socks. Get Rid of Odors Do you have that pair of socks or your favorite gym shirt that never seems to get rid of that awful smell? Reader’s Digest gives these directions : “First, add ½ cup baking soda to 1 gallon (3.78 litres) water and presoak any smelly washable items for about 2 hours. Then, as you machine-wash them, add ½ cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle.” Here’s another great tip to combat odors : “Cut the foot off a pair of old panty hose, fill it with baking soda, knot it, and toss this makeshift odour eater into the hamper. Replace the baking soda every month or so.” Stain Removal Print out a basic stain removal guide and use it on laundry day; that way you will have the solution you need for stains when you need it. For more in-depth stain removal information, refer to this Stain Solutions Guide , put out by the University of Illinois’ Extension Office. For more laundry day tips visit these Reader’s Digest or BuzzFeed articles. What are your favorite laundry tips? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading! We hope that you have a great month here in Puyallup, WA!

Travel Tips

It’s summertime and that might mean you’re taking a trip in the near future. Whether you’re flying somewhere for vacation or taking a road trip with friends, the Canyon Park Apartments Blog has some great tips to help your trip be successful and memorable. Packing Tips -Use an online packing list to make sure you don’t forget any important items. You can add and remove items that are or aren’t relevant to you and your trip. Click on the link above for an extensive packing list. For a more simple list, you might like this one . Road Trip Tips -Take time to clean out and organize your car before heading out on the road. Using a headrest storage hook and a portable trash can will also help to keep things clean and tidy during the trip. -Give each person in the car a responsibility on the trip. For example, one person will be over navigation, one over driving, and another over taking care of where you’ll sleep or eat meals. You can also rotate these roles as needed. -Be prepared for any issues that may arise. This may mean getting car problems serviced before heading out. It may also mean having jumper cables, an ice scraper, and other car fluids handy in case of car troubles on the road. Flying Tips -Have protein-rich snacks with you. These will help you to stay full and keep you happy. -Wear loose and comfortable fitted clothing. Wearing stiff jeans or a leather jacket may not be the best thing to wear on a long flight. -Wear layers in order to warm up or cool down. This will also make your flight more comfortable and stress-free. Memory Tips -Send a postcard to your home address from each place you visit. When you get home, bind them together for a fun and simple keepsake. -Keep a travel journal with pictures and thoughts. This is also a fun way of keeping those memories alive. What are your favorite travel tips for getting out of Puyallup, WA? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

National Ice Cream Soda Day

June 20th is National Ice Cream Soda Day. Canyon Park Blog is bringing you delicious ice cream soda recipes to celebrate! Read on for some great recipes to share with friends and celebrate this month! Cherry Lime Ice Cream Float This recipe comes from Yellow Bliss Road. It’s refreshing and delicious for a hot June day. You’ll need ½ of a lime, 10 maraschino cherries, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, juice from ½ of a lime, 2 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice, and limeade to fill the glass (about 1 cup). Layer these ingredients in order for a delicious ice cream float. Peaches and Cream Float This recipe comes from House of Yumm. You’ll need 20 oz. Peach Soda, 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream, and a sliced peach for garnish. Scoop in the ice cream, pour over the peach soda, garnish with fresh peach slices, and enjoy! Invite some friends over and enjoy this drink outside on your patio or balcony. Pomegranate Blueberry Float Here’s a fancy drink for a sweet treat after a summer dinner party. It comes from Two Peas and Their Pod. You’ll need Lorina Sparkling Pomegranate Soda, blueberries, and vanilla ice cream. Pour in the pomegranate soda, add in the blueberries, and top with the ice cream scoops. It’s refreshing and not to mention beautiful! Dirty Dr. Pepper Float This float is a great mix of coconut, lime, and Dr. Pepper. It comes from Le Creme De La Crumb. You’ll need 3 cans of chilled Dr. Pepper, coconut lime sorbet, 1 cup sweetened coconut milk, ½ teaspoon coconut extract, 4 cups of limeade, and limes as a garnish. Click on the link above to find out how to make this delicious float. What are your favorite ice cream soda treats? Where’s the best place to get an ice cream float in Puyallup, WA? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading and come back again soon!

Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Whether the father figure in your life lives close by in Puyallup, WA or not, it’s a great gesture to spend a little time making or buying something special for him. The Canyon Park Blog has a few great recommendations to let him know you’re thinking about him. Leather Key Chain Check out Marakesh Leather Goods , based out of Seattle, to find a unique and perfect gift for you father. It will always be a reminder to him of your thoughtfulness. They have a variety of styles with different leather designs. Marakesh Leather Goods also sells other goods such as belts, belt buckles, wallets, and wristbands so you can find the perfect gift for him. Photo Calendar A photo calendar can be a perfect and absolutely unique treasure to share with your dad. Choose pictures that capture fatherhood. Maybe that’s a picture of him holding you as a newborn, helping you move to college, or maybe a photo of just the two of you together. Artifact Uprising is a perfect company to help you do this. They will create a wood calendar for you with pictures of your choice. It’s simple and beautifully made. BBQ Sauce Is your dad the “grill master?” Then this is the perfect gift for him. It’s also a great gift if you’re feeling creative or love to cook. This BBQ recipe from Happy Go Lucky is delicious and quick. You’re going to need ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Old Bay Seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and salt. A bonus is that it can be made in less than 15 minutes. You can also download a fun tag to tie onto the jar with string to add a unique touch. What is your favorite Father’s Day gift you have given your dad? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Meal Prep

Hi readers! Last time we shared some ideas for decorating the walls of your home. In today’s post, we’re sharing our thoughts on meal prepping. The idea for doing this is pretty simple: decide what meals you like to have for dinner, grocery shop for those items, make those meals, and divide them individually into small containers to freeze or refrigerate until you’re ready to eat! It can get kind of complicated when you run out of ideas for things to make, so we’ve got a few ideas here for you. This honey sesame chicken lunch bowl idea from Sweet Peas and Saffron looks delicious! The author breaks it down simply: “How it all goes down: cook your rice. Shake together your sauce. Cook your veggies. Then cook your chicken. Toss chicken in sauce and cook until it thickens slightly. Portion out into four containers.” Easy enough, right? You can also try this idea for freezer breakfast burritos for a meal you can grab on the go. Early Bird Mom mentions some benefits of meal planning . Here are a few we love: — Save time: cut back on last minute-trips to the store — Be less stressed because you’ve got a plan for dinner and you’ve got the right ingredients on hand — Enjoy the time you spend cooking because you’re not rushed or bored with having the same old meal yet again — Avoid the anxiety that comes when you don’t have a back-up plan — Save money: no more wasted food that you bought but never got around to using — Eat more healthy foods instead of grabbing fast food because you didn’t plan anything for dinner. — Save time IN the store because you’ll be shopping directly from your list instead of wasting time trying to figure out what to cook. Enjoy these great ideas. Check back again for more awesome content on our blog. Thanks for reading!