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If you're feeling slow and sluggish but can't quite put your finger on why, it could be the seasonal blues. Studies have shown that the dark days of winter often cause sadness and even depression, but it doesn't have to be this way. Here's what you can do to fight the winter blues and keep smiling.
Get Outdoors and Get Moving
Exercise releases serotonin in the brain, and being outside for just 15 minutes a day provides you with the necessary amount of daily vitamin D. Most people report feeling a greater sense of overall well-being as a result of getting outside on a regular basis. Getting outdoors when conditions are cold takes a certain amount of motivation, so promise yourself a delicious cup of hot chocolate or cider after you take that brisk walk on Flagstaff's Urban Trail, which you'll find right outside your door. Treating yourself to a new sweater or pair of cold-weather boots is another great way to motivate yourself to get outside.
Move Away From the Screen
Too much screen time definitely has a negative impact on most people's moods. Schedule real-time interaction with family and friends as often as possible. If you're new in town and don't know anyone to meet up with, feel free to head to our clubhouse or our 24-hour fitness center—there may be others there in the same situation who'd love the opportunity to make a new friend. We've also got outdoor fire pits, so consider making a pot of coffee or hot chocolate, starting a blazing fire outdoors, and offering a beverage to fellow residents of apartments in Flagstaff as they walk by.
We've got floor plans to suit every lifestyle, so whether you prefer to live alone in a studio or one-bedroom apartment or to share with roommates, we've got something for you at Highland.
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When you love nature, no matter what season, Flagstaff is a great area to call home. If you are a snow lover, skiing, snowmobiling, and tubing opportunities are plentiful when the weather is right. Flagstaff is home to the San Francisco peaks, where there are numerous areas to enjoy the outdoor recreation activities in the winter. The nearby Arizona Snow Bowl is perfect for adventure lovers.
Come Check Out the Arizona Snow Bowl
If you aren't familiar with Arizona, then you may be surprised to learn there are plenty of snow skiing opportunities in the area. The Arizona Snow Bowl is a popular destination for skiers of all abilities. In the winter the Arizona Snow Bowl gets roughly 260 inches of snow throughout the season, covering the trails so that you can enjoy some great skiing or snowboarding.
Sunset Terrain Parks
Are you a freestyle enthusiast? Are you just testing out your skills? Arizona Snow Bowl offers three terrain parks, with varying levels of features for you to try out. If you are just getting started, you need to start small and work your way up to the harder features. Take your time, as the features offer you a natural way to practice and learn the tools you need to be successful. Check out the feature first and make a plan before you get started. Your speed, plan and approach need to be coordinated so that you don't get hurt on the various features.
If you need to rent skis or a snowboard at Arizona Snow Bowl, there is a full service ski shop for you to get what you need. When you get hungry, there are two indoor lodges and one outdoor bar for you to find a good meal while you take a break and refuel.
To learn more about Flagstaff apartments in the area, call Highland Villages at (844) 819-1677 to see what floor plans are currently open.
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Textiles like pillows, area rugs, throws and even wall hangings have a warming effect on acoustics. If you want to instantly make your apartment more cozy, add textiles throughout your apartment home.
2. Burn Fragrant Candles
Scented jar candles in fragrances like cinnamon make the apartment feel like home. Burn fragrant candles for an instant cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
3. Bake Goodies
Nothing makes an apartment home feel and smell more cozy than a fresh baked pie, homemade bread or a batch of warm cookies straight out of the oven. Get out your favorite family recipes and bake away.
4. Hang Cozy Paintings
Paintings can add to the cozy ambience in your Flagstaff apartment at Highland. Choose artists that you enjoy who paint beautiful landscapes or seascapes, and hang them where you can enjoy them throughout your apartment.
5. Create a Nesting Nook
Somewhere in your Highland apartment, create a nesting nook that might be the perfect spot to have a cup of tea or read a book. Fill the nook with comfortable seating, a small table and a warm blanket where you can sit and enjoy your apartment.
6. Play Music
Music can have a dramatic calming effect on you, making you feel cozy. Choose ambient music that doesn’t distract you from activities that you’re doing in your Highland apartment in Flagstaff.
7. Place Plants
When you place potted plants around your Highland apartment, you will instantly add to the coziness feeling. Plants are known for making people feel better because they give off oxygen and help to keep the air clean.
These seven tips for making your apartment even more cozy are easy to do and can be completed in an afternoon. For more ideas about enjoying life at Highland apartments in Flagstaff, contact us today.
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December is here, and that means the holidays are almost upon us! The countdown to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and our other favorite holidays is officially on like Donkey Kong, and what better way to do the countdown in style than with a sweet new calendar?! We’re all about saving during the holidays, so if that store-bought chocolate-filled advent calendar isn’t quite your thing, here are some of our favorite DIY calendars to brighten up your ho-ho-holiday! And the best part is, all of these can be adapted to the holiday you're looking forward to. Have fun!
1. The Mini Tree Advent Calendar
Make a list … and don’t forget to check it twice! Your list might be made up of fun holiday-related activities, favorite memories from Christmases past, a to-do list of tasks to get your home ready for the holidays, or anything else that will make each day leading up to Christmas merry and bright. This DIY calendar has you then put each item from your list in a small box with a cute ornament on top. You’ll need small brown boxes (enough for each day leading up to Christmas or New Year’s), mini pine trees, glue, scissors, and this tutorial from Oh Happy Day!
2. Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Calendar
If you’re like us, you always wonder what you could use those empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls for rather than just throwing them away. Or maybe that’s just us … But if it’s not, this craft project is the answer for you! We love that this idea is both a neat way to recycle and a beautifully crafty way to countdown to one of our favorite holidays! Check out the tutorial from Morning Creativity here!
3. Easy Envelope Advent Calendar
Want to keep it simple? All you need for this calendar are envelopes, decorative paper, and a poster board! Cut out envelope liners from the pretty paper you pick out (try simple red and green craft paper, or some of the many holiday prints you can find at a craft store!). Fill the envelopes with tiny, quirky holiday treats, number each envelope’s lip with your countdown, and mount each envelope to a poster board! (Hint, hint: try a “reverse” advent by adding money to each envelope each day leading up to Christmas or New Year’s … it’s a great way to get a head start on your New Year’s Resolution to save!)
4. (Slightly More Complicated) Geometric Advent Calendar
Maybe “simple” isn’t a word in your vocabulary. If not, give this slightly more complicated calendar a try! The creator describes it as “simple, minimal, [and] with just enough festive sparkle,” so maybe it’s not as hard as we think, but we see the word “geometric” and get a little nervous. Unfortunately, the designer didn’t share how to make the geometric boxes, but fear not; we found you this video tutorial! Or try this awesome template maker that will automatically design the template for a box to your specific measurements. The rest of the tutorial on making this calendar can be found here.
5. DIY Punch Box Advent Calendar
So, we all know the holidays can be stressful … Here’s a calendar that will help you get a little frustration out, and you even get to enjoy a sweet treat as you do it! You can adapt the design to however many days you’re counting down, and the decorations of your box to whichever holiday you’re celebrating. The key, though, stays the same no matter what: Have fun makin’ it, and have fun breakin’ it! Get the tutorial from Studio DIY!
Enjoy your crafting! Enjoy your calendars! And enjoy your holidays! Ho-ho-ho!
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