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10 Things To Do This Summer

Now that summer is in full swing, take some time to have fun with friends. The Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog has 10 recommendations of activities to do in Fife, WA. We hope you have a fun and memorable summer. -Walk Downtown in Tacoma Take a Saturday trip to walk downtown in Tacoma, WA. Go to a show at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts show, visit a museum, or have dinner at one of many great restaurants. Check out the Travel Tacoma website to find other great ideas. -Swim at the Pool Take advantage of the refreshing pool at Port Landing at Fife. On a sunny afternoon, spend some time at the pool, soaking up the sun, and being with friends and neighbors. -Get a Temporary Henna Tattoo Henna or Jagua are temporary tattoos that can create detailed and interesting designs. They last between 10-15 days. Purchase henna or jagua online or find someone locally. -Go on a Group Kayak Trip Invite some friends on a fun group kayak trip on the Sound. Split the cost for about $40/person. -Have a summer movie night Invite friends over for a fun summer movie night. Watch The Goonies , The Sandlot , or any other summertime movie. -Read a Book Is there a book you’ve been meaning to read? Take some time this summer to get around to reading it. Here are some great options to start with from the New York Times Best Sellers . -Go camping Find a place to lay out your tent, invite family and friends, bring s’mores, and enjoy the great outdoors. Find some local camping locations in Fife, WA on Yelp. -Visit the Fife Farmers Market Visit the farmers market in your town this summer for fresh produce. It’s open Fridays from 3-9PM. -Have a Picnic Use your produce from the Farmers Market and have a summer evening picnic in the park. Assign different foods to friends and come together for a great evening. Bring this delicious Mixed Berry Caprese Orzo Salad that is sure to please everyone. -Game night Invite friends and neighbors over for a game night. Check out some of these games that you can play as a group using smartphones. What are your favorite things to do in Fife, WA in the summer? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Get Fit Use the Port Landing at Fife Weight Room

It can be difficult to fit exercise into a busy schedule. Luckily for you, there’s a gym and weight room just outside your apartment door. The Port Landing at Fife has great equipment for anyone to use to get in shape. If you need some help getting started, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on for tips and tricks on getting started on a healthier path. - Set Aside Scheduled Time Set a time each day or a couple of times a week to exercise. Plan those workouts into your schedule. It’ll be much easier to get up and go exercise if it’s already planned into your week. - Try Out New Exercise Routines Maybe you have a favorite form of exercise and just want to stick with that. If you do, that’s great, but if not, try out different forms of exercise to find what fits you. Determine whether you’re more inclined towards fast or slow exercises, such as yoga and long-distance running versus heavy weight lifting and sprinting. Try out different forms of exercise to see what you like. Try a dance class, a new form of cardio, or a team sports if you haven’t already. Exploring can open up new opportunities and ideas for you to find what’s right. - Set Up a Support Group Having a group of people all united in the same goal can be very empowering. Invite neighbors, roommates, or coworkers to join you in a fitness plan. This can be motivating to keep working and moving forward towards your goals. It also helps you to stay accountable for what you’ve said you would do. - Track Your Progress Knowing how far you’ve come is motivating to keep up with your goals. Take time before you begin your fitness plan to weight yourself, take pictures, journal, and/or use an app or Fitbit to keep track of progress. Use the form of tracking that correlates to why you began exercising. If you want to lose weight, then weigh yourself throughout your plan. If you want to feel better and have more energy, keep a journal about how you feel each day. What’s your favorite health tip? Share with us in the comments. Thanks for reading! Come back soon to find recipes, apartment tips, community events, and more on the Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog. We hope that you have an excellent month here in Fife, WA!

June Holidays

Find a reason to celebrate with friends at your Port Landing at Fife Apartment this month. June is full of fun holidays including National Doughnut Day (June 2), National Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7th), and Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Use these holidays as an excuse to get together with friends and enjoy some great food and treats. National Doughnut Day (June 2nd) There’s nothing better than a fresh doughnut, so take advantage of this day! We recommend trying out Helen’s Donuts & Ice Cream . It’s a little bit of a drive, but well worth your time. One local said : “Great service, very fast and efficient. And best of all, great donuts! They even threw in donut holes. This place is an awesome local staple.” - Tofunmi O. Locals rave about this place! Stop in this week and try it out for yourself. Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7th) Treat yourself on June 7th by visiting a local ice cream shop and indulging in a delicious ice cream scoop (or scoops!). Try out Ice Cream Social in Tacoma. They have classic and unique flavors. One reviewer said : “...This place has [ the ] best ice cream. It's addicting. I recommend trying the salted caramel and the lavender ice creams. Once you have their ice cream, it's hard to enjoy manufactured store bought ice cream. All of their ice cream is [ handmade ] in [ downtown ] Tacoma by the owner and her staff...” - Mel Dray Maybe it’s a good day to try out making your own homemade ice cream! Try out this recipe: Triple Chocolate Rocky Road Ice Cream from Carlsbad Cravings. It doesn’t even require an ice cream maker! Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month This is the perfect month for fresh fruit and vegetables. Check out the Fife Farmers Market here in Fife, WA this month to find fresh produce. Their opening day is June 16th. Invite friends and enjoy the live music and the variety of vendors. They’re open from 3 PM-7 PM each Friday until the end of August. Have you visited any of these places in your community? What did you think? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Bathroom Design Ideas

Your home decor makes one of the biggest first impressions upon your guests. Cleanliness is also important, while design sends a message to guests about who you are. A shared bathroom is an important place to keep clean but unique as well. Your Port Landing at Fife bathroom is the perfect canvas to showcase your organization skills as well as style and aesthetic. First, keep your bathroom clean and organized. As mentioned, guests can see this room, so you won’t want to scare them away. Keep some Windex or Clorox wipes on hand for quickly cleaning off counters and wiping out the sink. Don’t miss the top of the tank on the toilet and around the tub and shower area. Remove trash as necessary and always keep toilet paper stocked. Organize products by usage: keep your daily products in one area, travel products together, and medicinal or first-aid products together. Next is the fun part. Decide on the aesthetic you want to have in your bathroom. Lots of bathroom accessories are versatile and classic. Glass soap containers, neutral shower curtains and white towels will give you a classic and sophisticated vibe in your bathroom. We love some fresh flowers on the bathroom counter to give a clean and modern vibe in the room. Counter space is valuable, so to mix it up, choose funky containers and boxes to store your products. Shower curtains and towels come in hundreds of different styles (and price ranges!) so you’ll certainly be able to find something you love. Don’t worry about having a theme flow through every room in your apartment. Each room can be unique and showcase an aspect of your style. Your guests are sure to love a room as special as you! Thanks for reading the Port Landing at Fife blog. Check back next month for more great content like this.

Try Strawberry Shortcake

Welcome back to Port Landing at Fife’s blog! Our last post was about how to keep you car clean and tidy. In our post today we’re sharing a sweet treat recipe. Your kitchen here at Port Landing at Fife has everything you’ll need to whip up something delicious. Cooking at home is a relaxing way to spend an evening at home. The best part of cooking is sharing it with friends. We’ve got a really easy dish today that we think would be great shared with loved ones for a movie night or get together. Invite your friends over for an evening in and they’ll love this dessert. INGREDIENTS strawberries: 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 1-2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar zest from one lemon shortcake: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup heavy cream whipped cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar INSTRUCTIONS Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Allow them to develop flavors in refrigerator for at least an hour, up to overnight. To make shortcake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Mixture will be very thick. Form two large rounds for four small rounds on an ungreased pan (I used a cooking stone) and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. For added crunch and sweetness, you can sprinkle large decorator's sugar on top of the biscuits, if you have some available, prior to baking. Allow to cool once removed from oven. To make the whipped cream, combine the heavy cream and sugar and beat with whisk attachment on high speed until soft peaks form, about 4-7 minutes. To assemble shortcake, split biscuit in half. Layer with strawberries in the middle and on top and then top with whipped cream. Enjoy! This dessert is perfect for the upcoming warm months. Whole Foods is our favorite place to purchase fresh fruit. Find a location near you right here . Thanks for reading Port Landing at Fife’s blog.

Vehicle Care Tips

Hey Readers! Welcome back to the Port Landing at Fife blog. This blog is a space where readers and residents can come for information and ideas regarding apartment living. We post things like recipes, travel ideas and local hotspots. In our last post, we shared some ideas for decorating your space. Today we’re sharing our tips for keeping you car clean and spotless. Doing so has multiple benefits. Take great care of your car and you’ll help your car keep it’s value even longer. Just like you take care of the way your car runs, it’s important to take care of how it looks. And this isn’t just about aesthetics, it can be a safety issue as well. Read on for some great tips that you can implement into your car care routine! -Clean the outside. Getting your car washed is important to protect the paint and keeping your car looking nice. This also keeps windows and windshields clear — there are some spots that even the wipers won’t reach! -Speaking of windows, grab some Windex wipes or a spray bottle and towel. Clean the inside windows, as well as your mirrors. Dust and other debris can build up on windows which can hinder your sight when driving -Tote out the trash. Get a grocery bag and fill it with all trash in your car and dispose of things that you don’t need any more. Take clothes inside. Leave an empty bag in your car to collect other trash. -Cut the grime. Use items like toothbrushes and cotton swabs, along with some warm soapy water to clean out cupholders and other areas where dirt can accumulate. Don’t forget to wipe down the steering wheel! Be sure to use products that are safe for all surfaces in your car. If you’re unsure, a local auto accessory store or grocery store will have the items you need. Keeping your car clean will make it look and feel newer. Adding air fresheners is also a great touch to keep it smelling clean and fresh.