Don’t suffer from allergies this spring

Here are some ways you can beat the spring blues, so you can enjoy the beauty of the season.

• Begin by avoiding the allergens when you can. When you’re indoors, keep your windows closed.
• Change your clothes or better still, take a shower when you get into your house to avoid bringing in the pollen dust from outside.
• Wear eye glasses to protect your eyes from irritation by the allergens.
• Try over the counter medication such as Claritin or other antihistamines at the start of everyday. You can also try saline nasal drops or saline solution nose drops to help with decongestion and lozenges for your itchy throat.
• Wash your bedding and laundry regularly to rid them of pollen. Also dry them inside to avoid trapping pollen in the wind outdoors.

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Take online classes with the Small Business Association

From entrepreneurship, writing business plans, to using technology in running a business, to account keeping, marketing, business and financial management. It also offers know how on other business subject matters such as market research and government contracting and all available this is available to you from certified business experts.

A good education is essential for the expansion and success of your enterprise. This first-rate free online business courses will furnish you on how to run a profit making business, with low costs while giving you an obvious competitive edge in whichever field you’re in.

Have you taken any online courses? Share with us on the Water Tower Flats Facebook page.

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It’s easy living green at your apartment in Arvada

Going green is not only good for the environment and for your health; it also helps you cut costs in many ways. Here are a few green apartment living tips you can use to have a greener lifestyle at Water Tower Flats.

• Use your green thumb. Herbs are easy to grow and good for your health.
• Switch off appliances like the computer and cell phone chargers when they’re not in use.
• Open up your windows during warmer months rather than use air conditioning, which requires plenty of electric energy.
• Install heavy blinds or curtains to help prevent lose of it heat especially during colder months in fall and winter.
• Eat local. Get your stock of veggies, fruits and meats at Arvada’s farmers’ markets.
• Turn off the engine when you’re not driving. It will save your engine the wear and tear while saving you gas money while at it!
• Do your laundry in cold water rather than hot.
• Print on both sides of the paper
• Pay your bills online
• Switch your light bulbs to the energy-saving variety

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Treat Mom to something special for Mother’s Day in Arvada this year

The best place to celebrate Mother’s Day is in Arvada. Leave your Arvada apartment on Mother’s day to do something special. Something that you have not done before, something worth looking back and smiling about that will send a message to that special lady in your life. That message will be that you took the time to do something remarkable for her.

Book a brunch date at a nearby restaurant or set up a date for wine in the cool and refreshing shade in your favorite park. In addition to a bouquet of flowers and a kiss on the cheek, surprise her to a live band performance at some of the best daytime hot spots near Water Tower Flats apartments.

Nighttime visits to some spoken-about restaurants near Arvada are great for dinner. Variety is assured at the heart of the city, where a blend of culture comes into play – food from Brazilian, Chilean and Spanish cultures is celebrated and will be a great way  to wind up a special Mother’s Day treat. The modern and electric atmosphere is welcoming and has a very inviting feeling for newcomers.

What are your plans for Mother’s Day? Share with us on the Water Tower Flats Facebook page.

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Use these tips to whip up something on the grill for Memorial Day.

• Use a grilling technique that saves energy – Gas is time effective while charcoal is cost effective. Depending on how tender your meat is, how fast you want to prepare a meal and environmental concerns, you will choose the alternative that will have less hassle. Gas will have barely any smoke emissions and will be good for your environment.

• Keep an eye on your food and have some water at hand. Some individuals add in their spices to their cuts of meat while grilling. Be careful not to set up your cooking temperature too high. This may be difficult to regulate if you choose to use charcoal to grill. Experts at grilling are capable of evaluating just how hot the grill is getting.

• Use different grilling techniques for fish, venison and poultry cuttings. Some types of meat cook faster than others so be ready to check on your meat frequently. A perfect meal takes time to prepare.

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Come out to this fun event and bring your antiques.

The Arvada Antique Roadshow will be valuing and showcasing an eclectic mix of curios and books. With antique appraisal experts present for different types of items bring out your gems and if you’re lucky you could find that they are worth a couple of hundred of dollars or more!

Arvada’s antique roadshow appraisal fundraiser is an exciting and informative way to spend your day this spring while giving back to the community in need. Pieces that may be appraised include silverware, art, antique furniture, rugs and other valuables.

Will you be attending this event? Share your thoughts with us on the Water Tower Flats Facebook page.

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• udi’s. This Colorado classic has been pumping out amazing food for years and years! They must be doing something right, so check in with them and try one of those famous pizzas!

• Yak & Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub. Looking for a fill with international flavor? This may be your place! This spot offers cuisine from India, Nepal, and Tibet, so you’ll likely find something new to tempt your taste buds! The menu features Vegetarian and Vegan options, too!

• Bennett’s Barbeque. Touting phrases like “We don’t blow smoke. We slow smoke!” and “Home of Texas-sized values” this sounds like a place that any BBQ lover should try! They’ve been around for over 26 years!

We want to know your favorite carryout spots! Let us know where you go for carryout at our Water Tower Flats – Arvada Facebook page!

Try out these pranks on your family or friends this April Fool’s.

Try one of these pranks on unsuspecting friends or family members this April Fool’s Day:

• Blue milk – Put a bit of food coloring in the milk container the night before. Pick up a cardboard container of milk (not a plastic jug) and food coloring at your local Safeway store.

• Bug them – Put a fake spider or roach in the shower (before they take one). Pick up fake bugs at your local Dollar Tree.

• You did what?? – Get a hideous or ridiculous looking fake tattoo and wear it on your arm where other people will see it. You can get fake tattoos at your local Michaels store.

What was the best April Fool’s Day prank you’ve ever pulled? Stop by the Water Tower Flats Facebook page and let your fellow pranksters in our apartments in Arvada know!

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Find all kinds of great gift ideas on Etsy.

Here are just a few of our local Etsy shop owners. There are several others, so take your time browsing around the site:

• Boulder Canyon Paper Company - Fill your apartment with these beautiful and elegant candle holders that come in a variety of seasonal and nature-based themes.

• Pet Crafts by Diane – Give your dog a stylish handcrafted collar or two to wear at home and around our property when you walk her.

• Naya Studio – Choose a few of these eco-friendly vintage pieces of art that are made from a variety of recycled and reused materials, including metal and wood.

What’s the best item you’ve ever bought  from an Etsy shop? Stop by the Water Tower Flats Facebook page and share your recommendations with our Arvada community!

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Several plants are known for removing harmful substances in the air. Here are a few of the best pollutant-fighting plants for your home:

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• Peace Lily – This houseplant gets rid of the harmful chemicals benzene and acetone. Benzene comes from certain paints and polishes. Your electronic devices give off acetone.
• Boston Fern – This fern removes formaldehyde from the air in your home. Formaldehyde comes from certain kinds of glues and pressed wood items, like plywood and bookshelves.
• Golden Pothos – This powerful plant gets rid of formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide.
• Red-Edged Dracaena – This indoor shrub rids the air of formaldehyde, tricolorethylene and xylene, which come from some sealers and varnishes.

Where are the best places to get plants near our apartments in Arvada? Stop by the Water Tower Flats Facebook page and share your recommendations with the rest of our community!