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Holiday Board Games

The holidays are finally here! To celebrate, we’re sharing a few board game suggestions with residents of our Port Landing at Fife Apartments community here in Fife, Washington. We’ve compiled a few games that are quick and easy-to-learn, can be played with groups small and large, and offer hours of endless fun. Check them out below! Love Letter “ Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck, for [2 to 4] players. Designed by Seiji Kanai, the game features incredibly simple rules that create dynamic and exciting player interactions. Players attempt to deliver their love letter into the Princess’s hands while keeping other players’ letters away. Powerful cards lead to early gains, but make you a target. Rely on weaker cards for too long and your letter may be tossed in the fire!” Wits & Wagers Party edition This award-winning classic can be played with up to 18 players, takes only 25 minutes to play, and takes seconds to learn. “How to play: 1) Someone reads a question. 2) Everyone writes down a guess. 3) The guesses are placed face up on the table and ordered smallest to largest. 4) Players place their Betting Tokens on the guess they think is closest to the right answer. Players score one poker chip for a correct bet or for having the closest guess. On the seventh and final question, players can bet their poker chips. The player with the most poker chips after this question wins.” Ice Cool “The lunch break is almost there and all of the young penguins would finally get the fish they’ve been craving. However, some rascals think they are quick enough to snatch some of the fish before the lunch break starts, but they have forgotten one thing – the Hall Monitor! Each school day one of the penguins is designated to watch over the school, and this is his moment to shine – for each rascal penguin he catches he would get additional fish!” This is a great dexterity game for 2 to 4 players. Spyfall 2 “ Spyfall is played over several rounds, and at the start of each round all players receive cards showing the same location — except that one player receives a card that says ‘Spy’ instead of the location. Players then start asking each other questions — ‘Why are you dressed so strangely?’ or ‘When was the last time we got a payday?’ or anything else you can come up with — trying to guess who among them is the spy. The spy doesn't know where he is, so he has to listen carefully. When it's his time to answer, he'd better create a good story!” This is a fun bluffing game for up to 12 players. What are your favorite board games? Share in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

Exciting Movie Releases

This month, take some time away from the stresses of holiday planning and enjoy a movie or two. We’re sharing a few of the highly-anticipated movies coming to theaters in December. Grab a friend, head out of our Port Landing at Fife Apartments community, and check out a few of these movies here in Fife, WA. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle December 20th “Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji — you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves — or they'll be stuck in the game forever.” Ferdinand December 15th “A giant but gentle bull must find a way to break free from his captors and return home to his family.” Downsizing December 22nd “When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.” Pitch Perfect 3 December 22nd “After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.” The Greatest Showman December 25th “Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.” What movies are you excited to watch? Comment below.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Welcome back to the Port Landing at Fife Blog! To start off our December posts, we’re writing about gifts. We know that finding that perfect gift for a loved one, friend, or coworker can be a challenge — sometimes it’s next to impossible! But don’t worry, we’re dedicating our first post to helping our residents find the gift that is just perfect for that special someone, whether they live in our Fife, WA apartment community or not. Keep reading to learn more. Tear Free Onion Goggles You probably know someone who can’t keep back the tears while chopping onions. If so, there might be no greater gift this year than a pair of these tear-free onion goggles. Check out what one reviewer said on the website: “I've always hated cutting onions...oh the pain of those tears! I was skeptical whether this product would really work but was willing to give it a try. This product did not disappoint. It works just as described! I am so impressed I am going to buy more pairs to give as gifts.” Toaster Grilled Cheese Bags Do you know someone who loves grilled cheese sandwiches? If so, this gift is absolutely perfect! Check out what one reviewer said on the website: “I've purchased these twice now as gifts for my best friend and sister. In college my best friend would often make a grilled cheese but didn't want to get out a frying pan so she would toast 3 pieces of bread, then add cheese and microwave it. I just gave her these last week for her birthday and she loves them! Awesome gift idea for almost anybody.” Cat Egg Mold & Dog Egg Mold Odds are you know someone who loves cats and/or dogs. Add a little something special to their holiday with these handy breakfast tools. “Meals are always more fun with a friend. Simply fetch this playful silicone mold, place it in your pan, pour two eggs into the rings, and let it cook. With this much fun on a plate, kids and adults will be happy to come, sit, and stay at the breakfast table.” What gifts will you be buying this holiday season? Share in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving just passed, and odds are you still have a lot of food leftover. Rather than reheating the leftover food for your next meal, the Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog invites you to transform it into something new. Enjoy eating turkey pot pie, stuffed shells, potato casserole, and paninis in your Fife, Washington apartment. Keep reading to learn more! Dad’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie This is a great recipe that takes about 30 minutes to prepare. If you don’t know what to do with all that extra turkey, this is the perfect use for it. Read what one person commented in response to the recipe: “This was fantastic! So easy and quick to make. I used a bag of mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, greenbeans, lima beans) and everything else was per the recipe. Delicious. My whole family loved it and my Hubby ate seconds. Will definitely make this again!” Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells If you’re more of a visual learner than a follower of a recipe, watch the tutorial video for this recipe at the above link. “Turn all your Thanksgiving leftovers into totally tempting comfort food with this mouthwatering stuffed shell recipe. Mix leftover turkey and stuffing with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and mayo. Stuff this savory mix into jumbo pasta shells and top with gravy and mozzarella. Then just try to resist when it arrives hot from the oven, all bubbly, beautifully browned, tempting with meat, cheese and Thanksgiving goodness.” Turkey Potato Casserole For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients: one pound of cooked turkey meat, one onion, green beans, cheddar cheese, and one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and then another 30 minutes to cook. “After a holiday meal half the work is done because you usually have the mashed potatoes, and turkey. When I make it from scratch, I usually use chicken rather than turkey. Prep times are from leftovers.” Turkey and Bacon Panini with Chipotle Mayonnaise This sandwich is perfect for getting rid of a lot of leftovers. Did you know that you can make it vegetarian? Simple leave out the turkey and bacon for a lighter treat. What’s your favorite use of Thanksgiving leftovers? Let us know by leaving a comment. Thanks for reading!

Easy Thanksgiving Centerpieces

This month the Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog has shared ideas for indoor activities and ways to reflect on what you’re thankful for. To continue with this holiday theme, we’d like to share a few easy-to-make centerpieces for your Thanksgiving table. Enjoy putting together these simple yet striking arrangements that are sure to capture the spirit of the season in Fife, Washington. If you have a cake plate, then this first centerpiece is a no-brainer. All you need to do is cover the cake plate with fall-themed decor, such as fake leaves, pinecones, and squash. A good tip is to head over to a local craft store, pick up a fake pumpkin and other small items for a few bucks, and then pile them on. This is a fun and simple centerpiece that you can really be creative with. Now onto something a little more crafty. We love this Thankful Tree Turkey by Dandelion Patina . Do you have a friend that’s handy with wood? This project is perfect for them! Create your turkey today with wood, glue, and old forks. We’ve never seen this idea for Color Wrapped Wheat (by Inspired by Charm ) until now, and it looks like a great centerpiece! Here’s what they have to say about it: “It’s a simple and easy project, but it’s a beautiful way to add interest and a splash of color to your Thanksgiving table. And don’t worry, even if you’re not hosting the holiday feast, you can still whip up a few of these to decorate your space.” You’ll need dried wheat stalks, embroidery floss (in any color you’d like), and a pair of scissors. That’s it. This DIY Wooden Candle Holder Centerpiece is another great-looking option for your Thanksgiving table. Again, if you or someone you know is handy with wood, it’d be beneficial to get together and work on this project! Still looking for ideas? Here are over 40 Thanksgiving Centerpieces to check out! What’s your favorite centerpiece? Leave a comment below. Thanks for reading. Happy Thanksgiving!

Reflections for Thanksgiving

Have you ever sat at the dinner table on Thanksgiving and listened to everyone sharing what they’re thankful for? Maybe someone started and then the person sitting next to them spoke up, followed by the next person…. Eventually, it leads up to you. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on what you’re thankful for. Whether you want to prepare for when that question comes up at the dinner table or you just want to reflect on things, experiences, and people that have impacted your life, our tips in today’s post are sure to help enlighten and inspire your thoughts. Make this Thanksgiving in your Port Landing at Fife apartment all the more memorable by focusing on the things you’re thankful for. One thing that you can do to help you think about what you’re grateful for is to start writing in a gratitude journal . Head over to a local store and find a journal that stands out. While you might just choose a simple notebook, finding a journal that matches your style (maybe it has a great image on the cover) can help foster creativity. As you begin to write, try to be consistent. Write at least three to five things that you are thankful for every day (morning or night, whatever works best for you). Also, try to be as specific as you can. For example, instead of writing, “I’m grateful for my job,” you can write, “I really like the people I work with at my job,” or “I’m grateful I have a job; I know many people who don’t.” As you record things, you’ll begin to find new things that you’re grateful for — things you probably didn’t think of before. Another fun way to reflect on what you’re thankful for is to go on a gratitude scavenger hunt. This is simple and can be done with friends and loved ones. Simply write down a list of topics. These can be things like “something that makes me smile” or “this has helped a lot of people to live better lives.” Write down ten to twenty items. Then, using your camera, go and take pictures of objects that represent those things you’ve written down. If you’re doing this with friends, compare the different photos. Make sure you don’t use a picture of the same object to cross off multiple items on your list. The whole point of this activity is to find as many things as you can to be grateful for. Share what you’re thankful for in a comment below. We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving in Fife, Washington!