Activity #1 – Walking/Hiking 

Simply taking a walk around the neighborhood is a great way to get moving and get some time outdoors. If you want to kick the adventure up a notch, hiking takes walking to the next level. Find a nearby hiking trail or a local peak. Walking over different terrains challenges your body even more. Take your pet along for a day of walking or hiking so everyone exercises together. You can also plan a day at a fair or amusement park, so you have a blast on the rides, but you still get a lot of walking in.  

Activity #2 – Cycling 

If you have a bike, cycling is a fun way to explore the great outdoors while boosting your activity level. Research local bike trails and spend some time getting off the beaten path. Mountain bike trails can also be fun if you’re a more advanced cyclist who enjoys a challenge. Cycling is a great workout, and you’ll cover a lot of ground, giving you the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery that comes with springtime. 

Activity #3 – Outdoor Sports 

Do you like more excitement than walking or cycling? Outdoor sports might be just the thing. A game of basketball on a local court with friends gets you outside and burns calories. You may want to join a local baseball or softball team to enjoy a favorite sport with others. Another idea is to grab a tennis racket and head out to the tennis courts with a friend. You’ll get some sun, you’ll improve your fitness level, and it’s good for your mental health to engage in some recreation with friends. 

These are just three great activities you can try out this spring. Other great outdoor options include kayaking, rocking climbing, jogging, swimming, and golfing. If you meet some friends along the way who are looking for apartments in Mountlake Terrace, WA, have them give us a call to find out what floor plans we have available today. 

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Ginger Sage Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco 
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• 1 cup of honey
• 3 cups of water
• 2 whole pears, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 large piece of ginger, peeled and diced
• 20 fresh sage leaves

Directions:

Heat honey and water over medium heat in a saucepan till you get a light boil. Turn the heat down low and stir occasionally until the honey has dissolved. Add the pears, sage leaves, and honey, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the mixture from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup into a thick bowl. Get rid of the ginger and sage leaves. Add a few pieces of cooked pear into each wine glass, followed by the syrup. Add the Prosecco and serve with some sage leaves. 

Bourbini

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Heaven Hill 6-year bourbon
• 2 dashes peach bitters
• .5 oz. Mathilde Peche peach liqueur
• Sparkling wine

Directions:

Combine bourbon, bitters, liquor, and ice, then shake ingredients together. Strain mixture into a glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with mint sprig. 

GM-P Collins

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Ford’s Gin
• .75 oz fennel syrup
• .75 oz lemon juice
• 1 dash Scrappy’s celery bitters
• 2 dashes of Peychaud bitters 
• Pinch of salt
• Soda

Directions:

Combine gin, lemon, fennel syrup, celery bitters, salt, and ice, then shake ingredients together. Strain mixture into a Collins glass, add soda and top with two dashes of Peychaud bitters on the top cube. Garnish with a fennel frond. 

Raspberry Lemon & Lime Ginger Beer Cocktail

Ingredients:

• .75 oz raspberry puree 
• 1.5 oz of Brooklyn Crafted ginger beer, lemon, and lime
• Splash of limoncello 
• 4 oz champagne 
• A squeeze of lime juice
• Fresh raspberries

Directions:

Combine raspberry puree, limoncello, and ginger beer into a champagne glass and stir. Top with some champagne and lime juice. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Concrete Junglebird

Ingredients:

• .25 oz demerara
• .5 oz lime juice
• .75 oz Campari
• 1.5 oz caramelized pineapple concentrate
• .75 oz Appleton Reserve Jamaican Rum
• .75 oz chai infused Jameson Black Barrel

Directions:

Add all ingredients together and add to a mixer with ice. Shake very well and strain into a double rocks glass. Garnish with a pineapple leaf. 

Sip and Enjoy the Season!

From a sweet refreshment to something more bitter, these drinks are ideal for any springtime gathering in your apartment or home. To find beautiful apartments in Mountlake Terrace, be sure to contact Taluswood apartments today to make an appointment!

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1. Drink Apple Cider Vinegar

Do you have some apple cider vinegar in your kitchen? This is a surprising remedy for allergies. Swallowing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar can reduce mucus production and cleanse your lymphatic system, which will reduce the impact of allergies.

2. Utilize a Neti Pot

A neti pot helps clear out the sinus cavities of gunk that can hide inside, which often includes allergens like dirt and pollen. Flushing the nasal passages will remove the mucus and some of the dirt and pollen that may make your allergies worse. While this won’t cure your allergies, it can relieve your symptoms and help you feel a little better.

3. Take a Probiotic

Allergies occur because of the immune system, and when the immune system is not balanced, your reactions to allergens become more intense. Probiotics are helpful in making your immune system respond as it should. They promote beneficial bacteria in your body that can fight some of the symptoms of allergies, helping your immune system function properly and reducing your symptoms.

4. Use the Power of Bees

Bees interact with pollen when they collect nectar from flowers to make honey. This means that honey made in your local environment contains trace amounts of pollen. Taking a tablespoon a day will teach your body’s immune system that the pollen is not a danger. You can also use bee pollen to introduce small amounts of pollen to your immune system to reduce its effect on your body. The key to effectiveness is to use honey or bee pollen from local sources.

With these natural remedies in hand, you will be ready to enjoy the outdoors. Come visit the Mountlake Terrace, WA apartments at Taluswood to enjoy amenities like a natural creek walk that make enjoying the outdoors easy.

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Tips for Decorating Success

There are many ways to decorate your apartment with a spring theme. You do not have to spend much to create a vibrant like-new space. These tips will help you.

Bring the Outdoors In

Spring is about growth and new life. It can help to bring some of that natural beauty into your home. Choose a few beautiful and brightly colored plants to add to the table. It is a good idea to keep things simple, so you do not have to spend a lot of time maintaining them. You can also simply open the windows up a bit more. This allows more sunlight to pour into your space. It can also help a nice spring breeze to come in – that can help you to set the tone for the perfect season.

Bring Spring Colors Into Your Home

Add a few throw pillows. Purchase a new blanket for the couch. This time, choose vibrant colors such as bright green and yellow. You may also wish to add a few new pictures to the wall that offer these new color schemes. Change up the window coverings, too.

Create a New Display

It is common to add a few too many odds and ends to shelves over the winter months. This is a great time to clear it all away to add more of a freshness to your home. For example, remove items from shelving. Replace them with new items you have or create a new display of your favorite photos from last summer. The key here is to focus on items that bring a smile to your face.

Looking for a Fresh Start This Spring?

For those ready for a brand new apartment to decorate and call home this spring, contact our team at Taluswood Apartments. We are happy to give you a tour of our available apartments in Mountlake Terrace, WA.

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