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Fidget Spinners and More

Did you know that fidget toys can help people with ADHD ? That’s right! We’re talking about those little plastic things that you’ve seen spinning around in people’s hands all over Fife, Washington. These little toys can be downright addicting to hold onto. There’s something special about watching something spin in your hand while perfectly balanced. Not only does it look awesome, but some people constantly need to keep their hands busy. Are you one of them? This week, the Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog has a few fidget toy recommendations for those of you who might be feeling fidgety. Whether you’re relaxing in your apartment or sitting at work, these toys are bound to keep your hands busy and your attention satisfied. Dynaflex Pro Gyro Exerciser Why not get in a good workout while satisfying that fidgety itch? This device will do just that! Created to strengthen the wrists and forearms in a fun way, the Dynaflex Pro Gyro Exerciser is a great device to have. While keeping your hands busy, this device also helps to relieve carpal tunnel and arthritis symptoms. Check it out on Amazon . Shift Lever Keychain Aside from looking awesome, this key chain actually shifts. Perfect to keep those fidgety urges at bay, especially if you love cars. Check it out on Amazon . Kinetic Sand While Kinetic Sand is not something that spins or clicks, it does feel incredible. Squeeze it, cut it , or watch it collapse. Check it out on Amazon . Roller Chain Toy Great for hours of fidgeting, these toys will roll right over your fingers while hardly making a sound. One customer on Amazon said, “It fits perfectly on my index finger, so usually while I'm walking around, I'll have it on my finger and spin it around with my thumb. I am also a tactile person and I love the feel of the little silicon bands. When I'm sitting in meetings I find myself always playing around with this little fidget, either spinning it on my finger or manipulating it in my hand. I've come to love the smaller size as it's easy for me to play and fidget with but does not draw attention from others.” Check out Amazon for more information. If you’ve got a fidgety tendency, then one of these is sure to help! Let us know what your favorite fidget toy is by leaving a comment below. Thanks for reading this week’s post.

Riddle Me This

Even though riddles can be hard to solve, working through them is a great way to keep your mind sharp, stay focused, and get better at problem-solving. In today’s post, Port Landing at Fife Blog has a few puzzles for you to solve. Enjoy sitting back in your apartment in Fife, Washington as you try to solve some clever riddles. After each riddle will be a link to the answer, so feel free to check once you’ve figured out the answer. What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on? See the answer . What word looks the same upside down as it does backward? See the answer . Can you write “cow” in thirteen letters? See the answer . You can see me in water, but I never get wet. What am I? See the answer . There is a vegetable that is very unpopular on a boat. Can you name it? See the answer . I am aspired by all, yet hard to find. You can search endlessly but will have little peace of mind. What am I? See the answer . In the father’s will, he states that his sons must race their horse, and the son with the slowest horse will receive the father’s entire fortune. The two sons race, but never finish it, as they deliberately slow their horses. After visiting an oracle, the sons race horses as fast as possible. What did the oracle tell them? See the answer . You stand at a fork in the road. Next to each of the two forks, there stands a guard. You know the following things: One path leads to paradise and the other leads to death. You cannot distinguish between the two paths. You also know that one of the two guards always tells the truth and the other always lies. You have permission to ask one guard one question to discover which path leads to paradise. Which question would you ask to guarantee you take the path to paradise? See the answer . We hope you enjoy solving these great riddles. For more puzzles, check out these 12 Mind-Melting Riddles You Don’t Stand A Chance At Solving . Thanks for reading today’s post!

5 Fun Things to do with Food Coloring

We love to use food coloring on different things. It’s fun, there are endless things you can do, and it feels like being a little kid. Port Landing at Fife is sharing a few of our favorite things you can do with food coloring. If you’re looking for a fun time, or need something to brighten up a gloomy Washington day, then head into your apartment’s kitchen and grab some food coloring. These funny marshmallow faces are adorable! While there aren’t any instructions on the page, it looks quite simple. Dip a Q-tip cotton swab, pointed brush, or toothpick into some food coloring and then draw away. If you want to give your little marshmallow creations hair, mix food coloring with this simple vanilla buttercream frosting recipe . You can also make a Surprise Inside Cake . While this project takes a good amount of time to finish, the end product is simply stunning. Last month, we went all “popsicle” on you. Since you’re now a professional at making popsicles, try to make these Double Rainbow Quick Pops . You’ll need limeade, white grape juice with red food coloring, orange juice, white grape juice with green food coloring, pineapple juice, and white grape juice with blue food coloring. Rainbow Rice Krispies may be more fun to look at than to make, but there’s nothing quite like biting into seven colorful layers of sweet marshmallow goodness. Perfect for a party, gathering, or just an afternoon snack, these treats will catch everyone’s attention — especially the kids if you have any! Speaking of kids, mixing a few drops of food coloring with a cup of shaving cream creates the perfect bath-time “paint” that washes off the walls easily and is sure to leave a good and memorable time. We won’t judge if you want to do this for yourself, too. Let us know if you’re planning on trying any of these out. Thank you for reading our post!

4 Essential Road Trip Apps

Are you planning to get one last road trip in before the end of summer? There’s nothing quite like a road trip to clear the head, ease the mind, and get some fresh air. Port Landing at Fife wishes you a fun and safe adventure as you travel away from your apartment and out of Fife, Washington. Before you go, we encourage you to download these awesome travel apps. Trust us. You’ll be happy you checked them out! The first app is Roadtrippers (here is the download link ). With over five million trips booked to date, Roadtrippers is the nation’s fastest growing mobile travel platform. What does it do? Roadtrippers not only calculates the amount of gas that you’ll need to get to and from your destination, but it will plan out incredibly exciting stops along the way. Think of a map that has all the major sights, hidden attractions, and places to eat all marked and ready for you to explore. Save major time on your planning schedule with this app! Turo is another great app (you can find the download links at the bottom of the site’s main page). If you don’t have a working car or would simply like to rent one, it couldn’t be easier. Turo is a safe community that takes all the frustration out of renting a vehicle. Turo has become the AirBnB of car rentals, which takes us to our next app! Of all the apps in this list, you’re probably most familiar with AirBnB, and that’s not surprising! AirBnB a trusted community marketplace where people list and discover unique accommodations all across the world. Finding a place to stay has truly never been easier! Would you like to stay in a castle tonight? What about a luxury tree house? With listings in over 34,000 cities and 190 countries, the options are truly endless. Our last app is Foursquare , an app made to help you discover new places. This handy app is perfect for finding delicious places to eat and things to see, all by recommendations based on your user history. Watch this awesome video by Howcast to learn more about how this app works. Get the most out of your next road trip with these awesome apps! Let us know which of these apps that you’ve used. Thanks for reading today’s post.

The Benefits of Mental Exercises

Port Landing at Fife Apartments has an awesome fitness center . In June, we invited you to get fit by visiting our weight room. We hope you’ve been enjoying it. Today, we’re inviting you to take fitness by a different approach: turn your apartment into a fitness center — not one for your body, but one for your brain. We’re sharing a few exercises that will give your brain new experiences. These mental workouts will not only help keep your brain healthier, they can be finished a lot quicker than your normal workout routine; so, if you’ve only got a few minutes here or there, why not do a mental exercise? The truth is, our muscles aren’t the only thing that we lose over time — our ability to perform mental tasks atrophies as well. As you try out these different exercises, remember that maintaining a healthy mental lifestyle is just as important as maintaining a healthy physical lifestyle. One mental exercise that you can do every time you eat is challenge your taste buds. Every time you place something in your mouth, try to identify the different ingredients. What subtle spices and herbs do you taste? Is there more to that layer of meat and cheese than meets the eye? You can also do math in your head. The next time you need to crunch numbers, avoid using a calculator even if the problem involves a lot of numbers. Try to solve it on your own without the aid of paper, pen, technology, and see what you come up with. Then, check your work when you’re done. Depending on how complex the problem is, you might not do well at first. The more you practice, however, the more you’ll improve. Doing math in your head is a great mental exercise, even if you’re just trying to remember how many months ago something happened. Solving these problems can prove to be more effective if done while jogging, walking, or some other physically demanding activity. This next exercise might sound silly, but brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand is a great mental exercise. Use your non-dominant hand to clean dishes, pour drinks, open jars, write, and pretty much any other activity. Drawing a map from memory — be it of your neighborhood, a local grocery store layout, or a city — is a great mental exercise. Try to be a detailed as possible, maybe even add a few plants or power lines if you can remember them. If you’d like to read about some other brain training exercises, check out Brain Metrix . Enjoy staying both physically and mentally active this month by trying out a few different exercises. Let us know how you stay active in Fife, Washington by sharing in the comments below. Thanks for reading today’s post!

The Benefits of Popsicle Sticks

This month, Port Landing at Fife Blog has been focusing on one the popsicle and the popsicle stick for some creative ways to decorate and have fun this summer. So far, we’ve shared delicious recipes, neat crafts, and fun games you can enjoy in your apartment in Fife, WA. To finish off the month, we’d like to share a few of the useful benefits that popsicle sticks offer. If you’ve got a shaky bookcase or if you are in need of first aid, popsicle sticks might be able to save the day! The Finger Splint Bruised or damaged fingers can be the result of heavy lifting, falling, playing in sports, or other activities. After you’ve had an accident, it’s important to protect the injured body parts while making sure no further damage happens until you can get professional help. Splints are used to keep parts of the body in place, which can help prevent further injury. Making a finger splint is simple. After cleaning and caring for the wound, you’ll want to find something rigid — this is where the popsicle sticks come into play. Measure your finger’s length to determine if you need to cut the popsicle sticks to cover the entire bottom and top area of the finger. Then, use medical tape to secure your finger between two popsicle sticks so that it can’t move. WikiHow gives great instructions on making a homemade finger splint. The Wobbly Bookshelf or Table Is there a table or bookshelf in your apartment that’s unsteady? Simply slide one of these (or two) under to help stabilize it. You can easily cut a popsicle stick into smaller pieces so that it hides under a table leg without anyone even noticing. The Knife and Spoon If you find yourself in need of a butter knife, or you have a child who wants to spread their own peanut butter on a sandwich, then this is a great solution. It’s not dangerous, it works as well as a butter knife, and it can be thrown away after it’s used. Popsicle sticks also work well as spoons for pudding and yogurt. Have you seen any benefits or life hacks that come from using popsicle sticks? Share in the comments. Thanks for reading!