Author: Shannon Rooks
5 Ways to Improve Your Morning Routine
It’s fall….school is in full swing, schedules are back on track and we’re all waking up earlier. Still having a hard time adjusting to a morning routine? Try these tips and start feeling more like a morning person in no time.
1 – Make your bed immediately after getting out of it. That will decrease your chances of jumping back in after you’ve gotten up for the day. You’ll also feel tidier and more organized right away.
2 – Don’t waste time looking at your phone. If you lay in bed looking at your phone you’ll waste time you could have used to get yourself ready for the day. Leave the phone off or on silent until you’re ready to walk out the door.
3 – Have a coffee maker? Try adding your water and coffee to your machine the night before so all you have to do is press the start button after waking up. The smell of coffee will give you a much-needed boost of energy.
4 – Give yourself enough time. Instead of snoozing your alarm, make sure to give yourself enough time to not feel rushed. Read the newspaper or watch the news on TV before walking out the door. You’ll feel informed, relaxed and ready to start the day.
5 – Do a little cleanup. Put your dishes away, tidy the living room and clean the laundry off the floor. You’ll feel much better leaving a clean home than a messy one (that you’ll have to come home to later.)
DIY White-Washed Pumpkins
Get ready for fall with these DIY shabby chic pumpkins! Watch the video below to learn a simple craft with 5 steps.
5 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall
It’s below 90 today (phew) and we’re ready to start thinking all things fall! If you’re like us and love to prepare dinner in a slow cooker when the weather get’s cooler you’re in luck! Here are five delicious and easy recipes you can throw in your crock pot this week.
1 – Potato Soup (Recipe Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven)
2 – Nacho Soup (Recipe Courtesy of Baked by Rachel)
3 – Apple Pie Oatmeal (Recipe Courtesy of Five Heart Home)
4 – Tater Tot Casserole (Recipe Courtesy of Damn Delicious)
5 – Chicken and Apple Cider Chili (Recipe Courtesy of Foxes Love Lemons)
6 Ways to Get Back in the “Back to School” Routine
Summer vacation is officially winding down. Soon it will be time to start setting alarms, packing lunches and sticking to stricter bedtime routines. It can be tough getting back in the swing of a schedule after spending the summer at home. Help your kids get ready for the upcoming school year with these tips…
1 – Start heading to bed earlier as a family. No more week nights of staying up late! Get the kid’s body’s used to a different and stricter sleep pattern now instead of later.
2 – Establish a place in your home that will be your student’s study space. This will be where they store their books and backpack and this is where homework will be done.
3 – Shop for lunch box essentials now. Start filling the pantry with items that you can easily pack for school lunch so you aren’t scrambling the night before school starts.
4 – Shop for school supplies together with your kids. Let them feel involved and excited by picking out their own backpacks and notebooks.
5 – Check with your school registrar to make sure all forms for enrollment are complete. You may need additional paperwork that you can start collecting now.
6 – Go over the school bus route so you and your children are comfortable with where they will get on and off the bus for school.
Summer Photo Contest Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Summer photo contest! Looking through your photos made us want summer to last forever!
Congratulations to our three winners!
Meagan Shank
Kariny Diniz-Reamer
Angela Murgia Owen
Pheasant Run Apartments in Nashua, NH
There’s plenty to do this summer at Pheasant Run Apartments in Nashua, NH! These beautiful one and two bedroom apartment homes are right across the street from the Pheasant Lane Mall! Spend your weekends shopping, relaxing by our pool and heading to dinner at one of MANY local restaurants on the DW Highway!
Less than one half mile from the Massachusetts border, this location is perfect for commuters heading towards Lowell, Burlington and Boston. Pheasant Run is a beautifully landscaped community nestled on 15 wooded acres in one of the most desirable Nashua neighborhoods. Pets are welcome (breed restrictions do apply) and we also offer furnished options if needed!
Visit here to view floor plans and additionally photos. Contact us to setup a tour today!
10 Things To Do Before Summer is Over
If you’ve visited a department store recently you’ve probably noticed that school supplies and backpacks have taken the place of bathing suits and pool toys. July is almost over so now is the time to make sure you’ve crossed a few items off your summer bucket list before it’s too late. If you’re looking for some summer-themed activities to make the most of your last week’s of summer keep reading….
1 – Visit a beach at sunset
2 – Go to a water park or splash pad
3 – Go strawberry and blueberry picking
4 – Host a barbecue
5 – Go to an outdoor concert
6 – Take a boat ride
7 – Make homemade popsicles
8 – Drink lemonade
9 – Sit by an outdoor fire
10 – Dine al fresco at a restaurant
Now Pre-Leasing Holmes Beverly
Holmes Beverly has it all – rich color palettes, top of the line finishes, carefully thought out floor plans and water views too!
Your new apartment home comes with an unrivaled amenity package including a cozy library with fireplace, telecommuting office, pet spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, flexible club room and roof deck.
Experience the convenience, vibrancy and excitement of city living just outside your doorstep. The Holmes Beverly is walkable to shops, dining, beaches, music, art & theater. It’s one of the most commute friendly locations on the North Shore – with 72 trains to Boston every weekday, just steps from your front door.
Click here to view floor plans and additional photos. Contact us to schedule a tour today!
7 Summer Salad Recipes
In a summer time dinner rut? When it’s hot outside the last thing we feel like doing is turning on the oven and cooking a large meal. Mix things up by trying one of these delicious and refreshing summer salads tonight!
1 – Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado Salad
2 – Mexican Chopped Salad
3 – Cucumber Tomato Salad
4 – Spicy Peach and Avocado Salad
5 – Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
6 – Honey Lime Rainbow Salad
7 – Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
5 Garden Plants that Keep Mosquitoes Away
Summer brings longer days and evenings outdoors. There’s nothing that can ruin a summer cookout more than the itching and scratching of mosquito bites! If you’re planning to spend time outside after dusk, try putting these plants in your garden to keep the bugs away…
1 – Lavender – Not only does it look beautiful, it smells great too! Another thing that lavender does is hinder a mosquito’s ability to smell. The leaves of this plant have natural oils that will keep your garden smelling fresh and the pesky bugs away.
2 – Marigolds – These annuals add beautiful color to your garden and they also deter mosquitoes, aphids, white flies, and squash bugs.
3 – Citronella Grass – Most people have heard of citronella candles but did you know that you can plant citronella grass directly in your garden? This plant is known as the most effective at repelling pests and is low maintenance. A must-have for your outdoor space!
4 – Rosemary – Rosemary is an herb that many of us are very familiar with, especially with cooking. Rosemary’s woody scent is what keeps mosquitoes as well as some moths and flies away.
5 – Basil – Another herb we use in our cooking, basil is also great at keeping mosquitoes and other bugs away. The pungent smell of any type of basil is powerful to keep mosquitoes from entering your space. Try planting some in pots on your patio and you can also use some for preparing dinner!