ESSENTIAL SLOW COOKER SAFETY TIPS

APARTMENT LIVING Slow cookers are great because they let you get something cooking before work and allow you to have a meal waiting when you get back to your Mountlake Terrace apartment. That said, it’s important to remember to take simple safety precautions when using one. They can get hot enough to start fires under the…

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING SURVIVAL GUIDE

SPECIAL OCCASIONS Whether you want to shop online or in stores this holiday season, having a plan in place before the holidays hit can help you be more successful during the season. The holidays can be difficult for many reasons, but they do not have to be. Careful planning and consideration during the holidays can…

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5 UNIQUE THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

SPECIAL OCCASIONS Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Do you know what you’ll be bringing to the table? At a big gathering, Thanksgiving classics — such as turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing — will probably be covered. So why not impress with something different? Take a look at these five recipes that, while a little unconventional, nevertheless fit right in at any Thanksgiving…

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3 MUST-KNOW COOKING HACKS

APARTMENT LIVING These days, it’s tough to have work-life balance. We rarely have extra time to do anything, especially when it comes to cooking. Unfortunately, relying on a fast food diet can quickly add extra pounds, and cause you to miss meeting your recommended daily allowance of many foods. Fortunately, you’ll save time and effort…

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THE BEST PUMPKIN CARVING TOOLS

SPECIAL OCCASIONS Pumpkin carving is fortunately not a hard activity to do but when you want to do more than just triangle eyes and a smile, you need the right carving tools to help make your more complicated design a reality. Instead of grabbing your biggest kitchen knife and hacking away, try these suggestions instead. SERRATED EDGES…

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REASONS TO WORK OUT IN THE MORNING

HEALTH & FITNESS People in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, tend to be health conscious. Working out is popular because people want to maintain or improve their health, and they want to look and feel their best. One “hack” that people are using to improve their workout routines is to do them in the morning. Even if you don’t think of…

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TRY THESE LOCAL HIKES

AROUND TOWN,HEALTH & FITNESS It’s not always easy to decide whether to live in the city or in a rural area, but those who live in our Mountlake Terrace Apartments have found a happy medium. The Mountlake Terrace neighborhood is located about 25 miles from cities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond—but it’s also located close to many beautiful parks and other natural areas where…

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LAST MINUTE SUMMER ROAD TRIPS

APARTMENT LIVING It’s that time of year again. Summer vacation is coming to a close. And while fall in Mountlake, Washington has so much fun in store, why not plan at least one more trip of summertime fun, no plane tickets required. Here are a few of our favorite day trips that are an easy…

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