There are many fun things you can go out and do during this amazing time. It may be cold but just budle up and go have a fun time. If there is enough snow go sledding. Kids and adults alike love sledding. The only problem with sledding is that you need snow, but don’t worry if there is no snow there are many other fun things you can do. Go out and grab a bite with your family. Food brings people together and everyone loves food. While you are out you can also go to the nearest big city and show your kids what Christmas is like in the big city. 

If you’re not a fan of going out then there are so many things you can do inside of your own home. Get out your board and card games. These games are so fun and it can get very competitive. You also should go watch all of the classic Christmas movies. There are so many Christmas themed movies out there you could spend your entire day watching them. 

This really is a fun and special time and we need to take advantage of this time and spend it with family. If you are looking for an apartment to stay at during the holidays call Apartments in Midvale and we will be happy to assist you.

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Put the Thanksgiving Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is a long standing family tradition for many people. You can introduce it to your kids and make it one of your many fun holiday traditions. Kids will love watching all of the amazing floats and performances, with a few of their favorite characters as giant balloons mixed in. There are also a lot of littler parades all around the country. Do some research and see if there is one near you. If there’s get your partner or the grandparents to take the kids. 

Have them help out in the kitchen

Kids love being involved and being helpful. They can not do the major cooking but there are many small ways they can help. They could mash the potatoes, mix the salad, clean up, or frost some turkey cookies to eat after dinner. These activities are super easy, and they do not need parental supervision to accomplish them. 

Play a holiday movie

There are an abundance of holiday movies that children of all ages can enjoy. There are classics like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, that many of us grew up on. Many services also offer an array of other holiday movies. If you are not a person opposed to Christmas before Thanksgiving then get out some of your favorite holiday classics for your kids to enjoy. 

Have them get some fresh air and play outside

Bundle your kids up in jackets, coats, gloves, and a beanie and have them get some of that excited Thanksgiving energy before your guests arrive. This will help your dinner be calmer and more relaxing. But if the weather is wet be prepared for the kids coming back into the house soaking wet. 

These are just a few ideas but there are so many more. We hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving!

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Be sure to keep track of your various decorations as you pull them in and out of their boxes. Take stock of the things you already have, then make a list of anything you need. That way you can know what you need to buy, and what you should not buy. Things tend to get lost and disorganized if they are used haphazardly. When you are ready to pack up your decorations be sure to label the boxes and put them in a place that you will remember. 

De-junk along the way. As you are setting up and taking down decorations go through things and find things you would like to get rid of and things that you do not want anymore but can be donated. Donating is a great way to give back to your community, and families will appreciate it especially during this time of year. 

Go through your personal items and reorganize anything that needs it. Use containers and boxes to keep things together. This can be useful when trying to organize beauty or skin care products, as they tend to be used then set on a random part of your dresser or vanity. Clothes also have a way of being strewn across bedrooms or closets. Take the time to switch your wardrobe from summer to winter. This can eliminate some of the mess when trying to find something to wear to a gathering. 

Doing these things can help your Midvale Apartment Rentals stay cleaner and ready for this holiday season.

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Quarantine and COVID 19 might get in the way of doing some activities, but there are plenty of things to do. All you have to do is to remember to social distance and wear a mask. Many of our local Utah events are still up and running, with slight changes to protocol and cleaning guidelines. There is Frightmares at Lagoon, this event is the perfect combo of haunted house and fun theme park. Various pumpkin patches can be found just about everywhere, where you can get pumpkins, get lost in a corn maze, and play on whatever playground equipment they have. Haunted houses, woods, and buildings are also everywhere. Get a group of friends together and all get scared.

If you do not want to be out in public there are a variety of other activities that can be done at home. Fall desserts and baked goods are delicious and they are even more fun to bake. There are a lot of recipes that can be found online. Horror, thriller, and slasher movies play on repeat during October. These movies are a great opportunity to snuggle in close to someone you love in one of your Midvale UT Apartments. If you are not into that kind of thing these scary movies provide a fantastic opportunity to scare your friends.

Use your extra time to make the most amazing halloween costume ever. Find something that will make you stand out, and look good. Your costume creation is only limited by your creativity and imagination. So think outside the box and make something incredible.

This Fall can be super fun and amazing, go and find something to do. Get scary for Halloween. And do not forget to eat lots of great food.

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With many indoors facilities closed it can be hard to find something to do, that requires minimal planning, but there are other things to do that are outside. Going on a hike, picnic, taking a walk or stroll, find a local body of water to play in, go to a national park near you, or find a park and just talk. Find an open field of grass and play soccer or find a basketball hoop and play some pick up ball. 

If you are not comfortable going out there are plenty of things to do at home, in your Apartments in Midvale. There are a variety of DIY youtube videos that you can explore together, outdoor movies in your backyard, backyard sports, cooking dinner and having a fancy candlelight meal, baking cookies or other desserts and enjoying each other’s company, or playing board games. You could even just set aside time to talk to each other. Find a fun television show to binge watch and get extremely into, so you can both geek out together. 

Whatever you choose to do just remember to enjoy the quality time you get to spend together. Quarantine can help you get to know one another even better. It is an amazing opportunity that you will never have again. Take advantage of it to make incredible memories to last a lifetime. 

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You and your family could go outside. There are so many fun activities that you can do in the great outdoors. Take a walk to your local park and play a game of soccer with your kids, Throw a football around, or just sit in the shade and enjoy the fresh air. You could go on a bike ride. Bike rides are a great way to get your exercise in and have fun while doing it. Go for a hike. A hike is a great way to stay away from others while enjoying the beauty of nature. There are so many other things that you can do outside. The sky’s the limit for all the possible things you could do.

You don’t even have to leave the comforts of your own home to do some fun activities. Play board and card games. This is a great way to pass time and have some fun in doors. Show your kids your old videos and pictures of them when they were babies. This can be a fun activity for the whole family. You might find some pretty funny videos. You could also go watch a movie. There are so many good movies out there. 

There are so many things that you can do with your kids before school starts up again. Don’t make a waste of this precious time you have with your kids. Before you know it they will be all grown up having families of their own. Make sure you take advantage by doing many fun activities with your kids. Don’t let COVID-19 ruin your summer.

If you know someone looking for a great place to live tell them about Legacy Courts Midvale Apartments!

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The Basics Behind Zoom

Zoom is one of the many communications technologies out in the world today. People are using Zoom to video chat for school, work, or just to keep in touch with friends and family when they can’t be together ‘face-to-face.’ Many businesses are using the tool to host meetings with remote or international colleagues and clients. And let’s be honest, that is coming in handy these days as we’re still in the middle of a global pandemic and much of the world is still isolating.

The Most Common Uses

A Zoom Meeting is probably the most common thing people use the tool for. If you are participating in a Zoom Meeting you are basically participating in a video conference. But, you don’t even need to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom Meeting. You can simply join a Zoom Meeting using your computer’s webcam or by putting the app on your phone. You’ll want to make sure you can use the camera and audio. Otherwise, you will just be attending the meeting with a gray slate. No one will be able to hear you or see you.

Now that you kind of have the basics down, here are some tips:

1. Keep your camera at eye level- use books if necessary.
2. Illuminate your face with natural light. Try sitting in front of a window, not with the window behind you.
3. Don’t forget about your background. Everyone in the meeting can see what is going on behind you. Less is more!
4. Try out the video settings such as “touch up my appearance” to smooth edges and blend colors to help show a clear picture.
5. Hold down the space bar during a meeting for a quick way to temporarily unmute your microphone

Have you tried out Zoom or any other video conferencing tools? Let us know!

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Social Distancing is still in effect

Getting outside into the fresh air and nature is good for us. And right now, it’s really one of the only things we can do as many stores and restaurants remain closed. Our governor and park officials are still asking us to continue to keep six feet between themselves and others and recreate responsibly. Remember, activities that involve groups of people or physical contact are still a no-go. (Think things like a pickup game of soccer or football.)

Check in with parks before visiting

It’s a good idea to call ahead to the parks before visiting. Some of them may have closed early because they’ve reached visitor capacity. Sand Hollow, Gunlock and Quail Creek all had to close early after re-opening to visitors because they were overwhelmed with crowds. If you’re looking to get outside in the nice weather, chances are others are too.

Exercising outdoors

Since gyms have closed, I have noticed so many people getting outside for walks, runs or bike rides. It’s a great way to get some fresh air and exercise in, but you’ll want to try to maintain social distancing. Maybe you’re wondering if you’re safe or putting others at risk with your ‘huffing and puffing.’ Doctors say coronavirus spreads mostly through droplets expelled via coughing and sneezing, but the six-foot rule should do the trick in keeping you, and others safe. You can try and stay even more safe by choosing routes that have less foot traffic. If you come to a cross walk use your elbow to activate the crosswalk button instead of your hand. And consider using the sidewalk or trails instead of the road to reduce the odds of getting in an accident.

Do you have any other tips for staying safe while enjoying the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic? Let us know!

If you know someone looking for a great place to live, consider Legacy Court Apartments in Midvale.

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Minimize distractions 

For those who have children who are normally at school or whose spouse goes out to his/her place of employment daily, having extra people at home can become downright difficult. WAH folks have a good routine, if not, they probably aren’t very successful at it! Set up a place for everyone to have a dedicated work/school spot. This spot should be one to which you can go without phone, video games, TV, etc. Set up rules for this space. 

• Can more than one person work at their work station at the same time? 

• What about food or drink while working? 
• Can anyone interrupt another whilst they are in thier work zone? 

Answering these questions and setting expectations can greatly help as the time ticks away on the Stay In, Stay Safe directive. 

Spend a little time as a family/couple 

Having someone around when you’re accustomed to being alone can lead to a long string of distractions and sharing videos and the day can fly by with little else getting done. If you all know that you will have time later to share, laugh, etc., you can focus better on your work. I find that staggering the people in the workstations and breaks helps with my family’s efficiency. 

Set up and spend time alone! 

This is really important. If you find that everyone being together results in stress, becoming stir crazy or even plotting to run away, it’s a long-overdue sign that you need a break. Take one. Set apart some time for each person to check out, be alone, whatever that looks like. This simple effort can be a lifesaver and help you survive being alone in close quarters. 

What are your best tips for staying focused during the Great Global Quarantine of 2020? Let us know!  

If you or someone you know is looking for a great place to live, please consider Legacy Court Apartments in Midvale. 

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In an effort to save money, our residents often turn down the thermostat overnight. Not only does this save money, sleeping at a lower temperature creates an environment that is more conducive to sleep. In fact, according to sleep.org, the ideal temperature for your bedroom for optimal sleep is between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.   

https://www.sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/ 

That’s great, but what about the extra flat sheet, you ask? Here’s the deal – when you make your bed, add a flat sheet on top of your blankets and underneath your comforter, quilt, or bedspread to keep you warmer on cold nights. Since blankets are typically loosely woven, adding a sheet on top of them will trap body heat and redirect it back to you. Believe it or not, it really helps!  

What type of sheet works best; you ask? Or if you didn’t ask but now are filled with the irresistible drive to know which is best, here we go! For moderately cold nights, use a regular cotton or percale sheet. You can pick up single flat sheets for a great price at thrift stores, big-box discount stores (Wal-Mart or Target), or at specialty bed and bath stores. If you need to really boost your warmth, you can increase your warmth significantly by adding a flannel sheet to the mix in the following order – mattress pad, fitted sheet, flat sheet, blanket, flannel flat sheet, percale flat sheet, comforter.  

By layering your bedding, you can be warm as well as save some money on your heating bill, giving you a win-win solution for the winter months. 

If you are looking for affordable Midvale apartment rentals, please consider Legacy Court Apartments – we’re affordable, safe, clean, and centrally-located 

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