Turn Around a Rainy Day!

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With the rainy season headed our way, it’s best to stay indoors to avoid getting washed away. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give in to cabin fever! If you need ideas on how to have fun while staying inside, you’re in the right place. We’re going to dive into some of the fun things to do in Clackamas and here at Sunnyside Village Apartments that won’t make you feel cooped up.

 

Get Cozy With Comfort Food

 

There’s nothing quite as cozy as staying nice and warm in your apartment on a rainy day. All you need to live a day of leisure is a plush sofa, bundles of blankets, and a mug of your favorite hot drink! But if you want to amp up the comforting nature of a day at home, cooking some comfort food is a must. Check out these delicious recipes for some tasty ideas on what to make. From hearty stews to baked mac and cheese, these comfort food favorites are sure to warm your bones.

 

Host a Board Game Night

 

You can also get social while still staying indoors! Invite your friends and neighbors over for a board game night here at Sunnyside Village Apartments. Just reserve your space at the on-site clubhouse for the perfect hosting location. This list of rainy day board games is sure to please and stimulate some friendly competition between everyone!

 

Wander About Museums in Clackamas

 

You can also visit a museum when it’s raining! It’s a nice compromise to wanting to be outside; you’re exploring vibrant new worlds indoors instead. The museums in Clackamas and nearby are truly unique and perfect for spending a day in. For true Oregonian flavor, check out the McLoughlin House. This museum is actually the original home of Dr. John McLoughlin, renowned as the “Father of Oregon.” This classic property has stood for over one hundred years! For more classic Oregonian history, the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is calling. Featuring interactive exhibits and pioneer-era arts & crafts, a visit here is sure to educate and entertain.

 

Don’t let the wet weather rain on your parade. With a little creativity, you can make the most of the rainy day! What are some indoor activities you’re planning on taking part in this season? Let us know in the comments!

2020 Predictions and You – Reaching Your Goals!

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As we settle into this new decade, it’s time to take stock and rethink what behaviors you’d like to leave behind in 2019. Making personal 2020 predictions into realities can be tricky, but with the right approach, you’ll experience success sooner than you’d think. Read on for a few examples of New Year’s resolutions and the best ways to achieve them!

 

Fitness Goals in 2020 – Building a Regular Routine

 

Who doesn’t want to get into better shape? Increasing your physical activity is a great way to increase focus, treat your body right, and build strength. But going all-in too quickly can actually have adverse effects! If you’ve burned out your energy at the gym already, it may be time to rethink the way to tackle those fitness goals in 2020. You’ll want to start with a routine within your limits first, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve exercised regularly. This 28-day fitness challenge is a great jumping-off point as it parses out physical activities into 15-minute bursts. These bite-sized exercises will fit into your daily schedule and build a regular routine, making it easier to crush more intense fitness sessions in the future. The 24/7 fitness center on-site at Sunnyside Village is the perfect spot to begin your healthier lifestyle!

 

Meal Prepping in 2020 – Fight the Food Delivery Urge

 

In the hustle and bustle of that full schedule, finding time to cook can seem daunting. But ordering takeout time and time again can really hurt your wallet! If you want to lower your food delivery bill this year, meal prepping in 2020 is the goal for you. But, cooking more doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. You can cheat it with slow cooker dump meals! These tasty, easy recipes will have your taste buds and bank account singing. Add a fun element to the meal prep process and invite some friends over! You can all make different dishes, then exchange portions with each other. That way, you won’t eat the same meal all week and have a home-centered hangout in the process. Win-win!

 

No matter what 2020 predictions you’ve set, one thing is clear: By starting off slow and steady, you’ll win the race to success in no time. What are some other intentions you’ve set for yourself this year? Let us know in the comments!

Best of Holiday Events in Clackamas

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Can you believe 2019 is almost over? That means seasonal holiday events in Clackamas will soon fade along with the year. Luckily, this city will be chock full of fun attractions for the holidays! Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or just your charming self, there’s plenty of seasonal tidings to take part in before this decade is over.

Things to Do For the Holidays in Clackamas for Everyone

There are so many exciting, seasonal things going on around Sunnyside Village Apartments this time of year! At the Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, charming puppet shows, a delightful petting zoo, and Christmas carols abound. This family-friendly event is sure to make even the scroogiest of Scrooges smile. Interested in an alternative take on the traditionally celebrated holiday? The delightfully dark Krampus celebration at the Victorian Belle Mansion has got just the thing. Come sing your praises to the diabolical and legendary Christmas demon! Or if appeasing a dark force isn’t your style, simply sit back and take it all in while enjoying a brew or two.

Awesome Ideas for New Year’s Eve in Clackamas

NYE comes just six days after Christmas. Don’t be left out in the cold once the 31st hits by securing your spot at hot local events now! Want to ring in 2020 with some Roaring 20’s revival? Then Gatsby’s Portland New Year’s Eve Cruise is just the place! You and your group will board the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, where you can indulge in tasty appetizers and drinks galore. And all while enjoying the gorgeous views of Portland Harbor! And for a family-friendly shindig, head over to the Midday Family NYE at Dave & Buster’s Clackamas. From drinks to sip, video games to play, and an all-around vibrant atmosphere, what’s not to like?

A Home-Centered Holiday in Clackamas

While going out and celebrating is always fun, homebodies can organize their own NYE and Xmas events from the comfort of their apartment here at Sunnyside Village. For New Year’s, consider renting a photobooth and accessories for snapshot memories your friends and family can take home and treasure forever. And a pajama party plus holiday movie marathon is sure to be a hit for guests looking to stay cozy this holiday season. There are endless ideas out there for celebrating the season, so put on that thinking cap!

 

Whether you stay at home to party or decide to experience what Clackamas has to offer this December, be sure always to celebrate safely and use ridesharing if traveling. Have a happy holiday!

Time For Turkey Bowl Season!

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The Thanksgiving season is upon us! That means it’s time to take part in such time-honored traditions as gathering ‘round the dinner table with loved ones, tucking into a delicious seasonal spread, and expressing all that you’re grateful for. But don’t forget about football! The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl, football played exclusively on the holiday, is another all-American custom that’s been a part of Thanksgiving since almost the very first one!

 

Tracing the Turkey Bowl Back

Just six years after Turkey Day #1, Philadelphia, PA held a football match between The Young American Cricket Club and the Germantown Cricket Club. This landmark game in 1869 would start a trend in another prominent American city: New York! From 1876 to 1881, Yale and Princeton would play every year on Thanksgiving Day. It was clear to see that the holiday match wasn’t going away anytime soon. When the Intercollegiate Football Association recognized Thanksgiving Day football as a national event in 1882, football on Thanksgiving became as American as apple pie! As for the term “Turkey Bowl”? Well, when high school leagues began to name their games after that tasty bird, that tradition gained popularity as well!

 

Where to View

Excited to take part in your own seasonal football festivities this year? Well, you definitely won’t have any trouble finding football games to watch on Thanksgiving! The NFL will host three exciting games this year: Chicago Bears v. Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills v. Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints v. Atlanta Falcons. Click here for their air times so you can plan them around your busy Thanksgiving prep schedule.

 

More Spirited Celebrations

While watching from home sure is comfy, especially after devouring that turkey dinner, watching the game with fans will really bring on the heat. Check out this list for just a selection of Clackamas, OR based bars open on Thanksgiving, perfect for viewing the game. There, you can sip on a few brews and meet fellow football fanatics, and perhaps create some friendly rivalries! Rather throw a Turkey Bowl of your own? Planning a football match with fellow Sunnyside Village residents at a public park is a great way to get active and spread Thanksgiving togetherness.

 

If you’re unsure what day is Thanksgiving 2019, keep November 28th on your radar. Whether you prefer to watch the pros duke it out from the comfort of home, on a barstool with some beers, or you do decide to toss that pigskin yourself with friends and neighbors, you might just feel a little closer to the classic roots of the holiday this year. Have a happy Turkey Bowl Thursday!

Celebrate Halloween in Your Clackamas Apartments

Are you looking for a fun way to make the most out of Halloween this year near your Clackamas apartments? Halloween is such a fun holiday that sadly, only comes once a year. There are a plethora of things you can do to make the most out of this holiday, whether you’re celebrating it alone, with a friend, your significant other, or your family. If you are new to the area and have no clue what to do, here is what I suggest doing this Halloween.
• Check to see if your apartments in Clackamas are hosting something special! In this case, you wouldn’t even have to go far to celebrate and you’d get the opportunity to know your neighbors.
• Go to your local party store for some inspiration. Perhaps you can host a Halloween-inspired party to entertain all of your friends and invite some of the people who live right by you! For tips on how to have an awesome Halloween party, click here.
• Go on Eventbrite and type in the name of your city or your area code to find events that are going on that are closest to you. This is a great way to figure out what’s going on out there so that you make some solid plans.
Hopefully, this short bullet point list gave you some insight into what you need to do to celebrate October 31st the best way possible. That being said, do you have any leads on what to do this Halloween near your Clackamas apartments? If so, write them in the comments below to share with fellow neighbors or those who may be visiting. Make sure you get out there and do something this year! You deserve to have fun with all the hard work that you do. And take your friends and family out with you!

Add New Fragrance to Your Clackamas Apartments

The public generally underestimates the power of smell. When people think about decorating their apartments, they usually focus on sight instead of the other four senses. Why is that? It’s just as important to live in a place where the ambiance has comforting sounds and smells as well. This year, as you transition from summer to fall, consider filling your apartments with flowers that provide you with a comforting fragrance. Your Clackamas apartments will come to life as you bring in flowers and nurture them while they nurture you.

There are quite a few ways you can go when it comes to fragrance for your apartments. These flowers require their own maintenance rituals, which you can find here. They are a wonderful way to bring some much-needed life and soul into your apartment. And depending on which scent you decide on, it can set the entire ambiance for what you’re trying to go for.

For instance, if you want a scent that’s fragrance will leave you feeling refreshed and less anxious, then lavender is a good way to go. Lavender is notorious for having a great impact on one’s mental health and nerves. If you’re looking for something a bit more stimulating, having the smell of a citrus flower can be more beneficial. In fact, if you work from your Clackamas apartments, it can be something that helps you get your work done. Finally, if you’re looking for a smell that overpowers all and leaves you with a sense of purity, gardenia might be the best way to go.

When decorating apartments, most people get so fixated on what it looks like that they forget the other senses that truly help create a home. Which fragrant flower will you choose to bring the best out of your Clackamas apartments? You’d be surprised in what change of mood and attitude it can bring for you as well.

Go Green in Your Clackamas Apartments

It seems a lot these days like being environmentally-cautious is more of a trend than a serious movement. Although the phrase “going green” is thrown around a lot, let’s examine what it really means. It means taking care of the Earth, knowing we aren’t going to be its last inhabitants, and taking steps to make sure that its resources are sustainable. Did you know that it doesn’t take much to go green in your Clackamas apartments? There are just a few things you need to make sure you do in order for you to reduce your footprint and help contribute to a more sustainable earth.

Here are some of the tips:
1. Be conscientious about how much waste you leave behind. If there are any ways for you to cut down on napkins, plastic utensils, and plastic plates, that would be ideal. The greater the amount of waste you leave behind, the bigger impact you leave on the already polluted world. Try using regular dishes and utensils, even during parties or get-togethers, to do your part and save the environment.
2. Be wary of how much electricity you use. This is especially true if you’re home for long hours of the day or you work from home. Sometimes you may be using a ton of lights when you can just open your curtains and use natural daylight. Think of how much you’d be saving on your utilities by doing this too!
3. Grow vegetables and spices from home, if possible. This reduces trips to the market in your vehicle, keeps the air clean and healthy in your apartments, and makes it super convenient to use foods right beside you.

As you can see, the tips mentioned above actually have other benefits as well as saving the planet: saving you money! Instead of wasting earth’s resources and you’re money, perhaps it’s time to change your habits and go green! Are you going to go green in your Clackamas apartments? Let us know in the comments!

Summer Events Near Your Clackamas Apartments

Isn’t it amazing how quickly time flies? It seems just like yesterday we were celebrating Easter. But we’re certainly out of spring and in a totally new season. Yes- July is finally here so we’re in the middle of summer. It’s time to start to think about how you’re going to enjoy it. Luckily for you, there are many summer events near your Clackamas apartments. If you need some inspiration, consider some of the tips below:

1. Figure out if there are any places to go camping where you live and plan a weekend camping trip solo or with friends.
2. Check out your local farmer’s market. It’s a nice way to get outdoors and mingle with your community while also doing something productive- shopping for fresh produce for your house.
3. See if there are any musical concerts taking place around your neighborhood. Eventbrite is a great site to check out…you simply type in your zip code, and they’ll let you know what’s going on and when. The great thing about this site is that they don’t only have music events- they have events of all kinds!
4. Go on Groupon to see if you can get any discounts for group activities you can enjoy with your friends.
5. See if any local museums have any exhibits that are now opening.

For more ideas on how to make the most of your summer, click here. Even if you work full-time, try putting happiness as a priority on your to-do list this season. You deserve to unwind, throw your head back, and enjoy the company of friends and family as you celebrate life.

If you recommend any specific events going on near your apartments in Clackamas, write them down in the comments below to share with your fellow neighbors.

Summer Cooking in Your Clackamas Apartments

What are your goals this summer? Is one of them to eat a little healthier? If so, make use of your kitchen in your Clackamas apartments to change up your routine. Consider heading to your local farmer’s market, whether you do so alone or with friends and family, to stock up on some much-needed, fresh groceries. The great thing about the turn of the seasons is that there are so many new fruits and vegetables available for you to enjoy.

Here’s a list of some vegetables in season this summer: radishes, cucumber, beets, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, garlic, corn, and rhubarb.

And here’s a list of fruits in season this summer: apricots, plums, cherries, blackberries, nectarines, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, passion fruit, melon, lemon, and limes.

Here’s a great recipe for blackened tilapia with zucchini noodles you can try out:
Ingredients
2 large zucchini (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pico de gallo

Directions
Trim ends of zucchini. Using a spiralizer, cut zucchini into thin strands.
Mix cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, smoked paprika, pepper, and garlic powder; sprinkle generously onto both sides of tilapia. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook tilapia until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm. In the same pan, cook zucchini with garlic over medium-high heat until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly with tongs (do not overcook). Sprinkle with remaining salt. Serve with tilapia and pico de gallo.
Editor’s Note: If a spiralizer is not available, zucchini may also be cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Saute as directed, increasing the time as necessary.

This summer, be sure use of your local farmer’s market so you can stock up on the freshest, healthiest produce there is. In addition, look at this site if you need ideas for inspiration when it comes to coming up with recipes for your delicious produce. So now that’s TWO summer activities you can enjoy near your apartments in Clackamas you can visit a local farmer’s market and you can attempt a new healthy recipe from home. What will you do to make the most out of this summer?

Fun Things to Do Around Your Clackamas Apartments

What do you plan to do this spring? Are you caught in the same routine of going the same places over and over in your city of Clackamas? If you’re aching for a vacation, maybe it’s because you simply haven’t explored all the gems your city has to offer. There are lots of fun activities you can do in Clackamas that are a short drive away from your apartments. Here are some of them:

1. Go to your local movie theater and watch a new flick with a friend
2. Get some quality writing done at your local coffee shop
3. Sign up for a guest pass to try out a new gym. Who knows, you may like it, and summer’s just around the corner anyway.
4. Treat yourself to a fine dining restaurant in your city.
5. Check to see that there aren’t any museums you haven’t been to yet
6. Sign up for something you’ve never done before, for the sake of adventure, on Groupon
7. Join Meetup to make friends with people in your community and bond over common interests
8. Take a swim at your local pool
9. Cruise to your local bookstore
10. Visit a local farmers market.

How will you make the most out of spring 2019?