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How to Properly Clean Your Phone

Did you know that phones carry 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom? If you don’t regularly clean your phone, then you’re carrying around a handful of germs on a daily basis—and it’s disgusting! While we wish that a simple YouTube video would do the trick to help you feel clean, it sadly won’t physically clean your phone for you. Before you dump your phone into a bucket of bleach (not a good idea) or fork out $50 for one of these phone cleaning devices , take some steps that are both affordable and effective. The Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog is highlighting a few phone cleaning tips in today’s post. Stop carrying bacteria around in your pocket every time you drive around Fife, Washington and take charge of cleaning your phone. Most of the information in this post comes from How-To Geek , so feel free to check it out to learn more. To begin, you’ll need the following: - Lint free microfiber cloth - Q-tips and cotton swabs - Toothpicks - Distilled water - Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol After turning off your phone, remove the outer case if you’ve been using one. We also recommend removing the battery if you are able to. Start by pouring a small amount of distilled water onto the microfiber cloth, but don’t soak it. You can also make your own cleaning solution using the water and rubbing alcohol. When you wipe the screen, use single straight strokes. Avoid circular motions to prevent scratches. After this, use a toothpick to clear out any gunk in your phone’s tiny crevices. You’d be surprised by all the stuff you can find hiding around your smartphone’s speaker (if it has one). To clean the camera lens, dampen a cotton swab with distilled water and then use a spinning motion. You can dry the lens using the other side of the cotton swab. We hope that these few simple tips will help you get in the habit of cleaning your phone. Try to wipe down your phone every day—even if it’s right before you go to sleep—for a healthier life. Add any cleaning tips of your own in the comments below.

September Movie Releases

Looking for a new scary movie to watch? What about an action or comedy flick? In today’s post, Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog is sharing a few movies coming to theaters this month. Get out of your Fife, Washington apartment for a few hours to get together with a few friends, grab some popcorn, and watch some of these exciting films. The Lego Ninjago Movie Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home, known as Ninjago. By night, they're gifted warriors, using their skills and an awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they're ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school. Battle of the Sexes Emma Stone and Steve Carell star in this film based on the 1973 tennis match between Women’s World #1 Billie Jean King and men’s champ Bobby Riggs, an event that became known as the Battle of the Sexes. Reaching over 90 million viewers around the world, this became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time. Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle The Kingsman is an independent, international intelligence agency whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In this highly-anticipated sequel, our heroes travel across the world and join another spy organization to face a new threat. Stronger The bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013 was a tragic event that shook many lives. Stronger focuses on one of the victims as they struggled through their recovery. Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, and Clancy Brown star in this biographical film. IT What are you afraid of? Based on Stephen King’s terrifying novel about an evil clown that shapeshifts into children’s worst fears, IT is sure to scare audiences of all ages. Critics are already naming IT as one the top five scariest movies ever made. Let us know what movies you’re looking forward to seeing by leaving a comment below. Thanks for reading!

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.