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A Year of Blogging

We can hardly believe that 2018 is coming to an end. In celebration of a great year, we’re taking a quick look at all of our blog posts since January. Thanks for being part of our apartment community in Chicago, Illinois. If you’re a resident of Arrive South Loop, let us know in the comments below! What blog post was your favorite out of the year? Blog Posts of 2018 From January to November, this year has been a great one for our blog. Take a moment to review what you read (or missed) in 2018. “Getting the Most Out of Our 24/7 Fitness Center” Enjoy working out in our 24-hour fitness center with free weights. Get out of your apartment for some exercise! “Reaching Your Writing Goals in 2018” If one of your resolutions is to start writing or journaling more, these easy tips might help. “Declutter Your Apartment With Our Scavenger Hunt” This month, take time to declutter your apartment from those things you no longer need. Check out our suggestions. “Books to Read this Month” Today we’re sharing a few books that we’ve heard great things about. Check them out in today’s blog post! “Movie Night in May” Relax and enjoy watching a few classic movies in the month of May. We have recommendations for you to check out! “Board Game of the Summer: Pandemic Legacy” Need a board game that you’ll be playing all summer? Pandemic Legacy takes weeks to finish and provides a captivating narrative to the table. Enjoy hours of fun with this great game. “How to Host Game Night” There’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay in, cranking up the air conditioning, and playing some games. Today we share tips for hosting game night. “The Amenities of Arrive South Loop Apartments” Take a moment to scroll through the following list of amenities to see if you have a friend or two who might want to call this place home. “Enjoy a Better Breakfast” You’re invited to enhance your morning dining experience with a few delicious and simple recipes. “Riddle Me Reddit” Enjoy sharing a few clever riddles with your friends. How many can you get right without looking at the answers at the end of today’s post? “These Holiday Gifts Will Keep You Warm” In today’s blog post, we share holiday gifts that will keep you and your loved ones warm. From heated socks to a computer mouse, there’s something perfect for everyone.

These Holiday Gifts Will Keep You Warm

Even though it still might be considered too early to go holiday shopping, we want you to keep these gift suggestions in mind for when the time comes to hit the stores. Take a moment to look at the following gifts, each which will keep you warm during these cold winter months. Heated Socks We know that $40 for a pair of socks is a lot of money, but these sound like they’re worth every penny. “The ActionHeat™ battery heated socks are the perfect blend of quality and comfort. ActionHeat™ battery heated apparel utilizes innovative technology designed to warm the core body temperature. These revolutionary garments feature built-in heating panels and are made with ActionFlex™ material that provides lightweight warmth, comfort and versatility.” Heated Computer Mouse “This item is designed as a hand warmer with computer mouse capabilities with low tracking and acceleration speeds. It is a novelty-priced item not to be compared with a high-priced computer mouse used for highly sensitive software engineering, drafting and design. Tested by our office staff, the heated mouse is for the average computer user.” The Pajamas Warming Pouch “This is the heated pouch that warms pajamas for cozy comfort. The pouch has integrated heating elements that reach 118º F and a thermal satin interior that retains heat, resulting in toasty warm pajamas in 10 minutes. The heating elements automatically maintain the temperature regardless of what's inside and the unit only draws 50 watts-less than most light bulbs. The 19" x 15 1/2" pouch also accommodates towels, hats, or gloves and it folds to half its size for convenient storage or travel. With a plush fleece exterior.” Bluetooth Beanie “It’s a hat with an integrated headset. It is functional, stylish and interesting. The idea is straightforward: it is often uncomfortable to use your smart phone in the cold or in a snowstorm, considering that you will have to remove your hand from a warm glove to experience a wide range of sensations. A hat with built-in speakers, a microphone and a pair of handy control buttons will solve the problem of frostbitten fingers once and for all.” Did you see something you like? We hope so. At Arrive South Loop, we hope that our residents have a wonderful holiday season. If you’re traveling away from your apartment during this month or next, travel safely. Most of all, stay warm in or out of Chicago, IL this winter.

Riddle Me Reddit

Even though riddles can be hard to solve, working through them is a great way to keep your mind sharp, stay focused, and become better at problem-solving. In today’s post, the Arrive South Loop Blog has a few puzzles for you to solve. Enjoy sitting back in your apartment in Chicago, IL as you try to solve some of these clever riddles. At the bottom of the post, we’ll have the answers — so try to refrain from looking too soon! These riddles come from Reddit : Walk on the living, they don’t even mumble. Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble. What are they? One morning a man is leaving on a business trip and finds he left some paperwork at his office. He runs into his office to get it and the night watchman stops him and says 'Sir don't get on the plane. I had a dream last night that the plane would crash and everyone would die!' The man takes his word and cancels his trip. Sure enough, the plane crashes and everyone dies. The next morning the man gives the watchman a $1000 reward for saving his life and then fires him. Why did he fire the watchman that saved his life? Forward it’s heavy, backward it’s not. The man who invented it doesn't want it for himself. The man who buys it doesn't buy it for himself. The man who needs it doesn't know he needs it. What is it? A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose among three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven’t eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him? Answers: Leaves The watchman was sleeping on the job. Ton A coffin Lions. They are all dead.

Enjoy a Better Breakfast

In this post, we are celebrating our favorite (and the most important) meal of the day — breakfast. Take time to enhance your morning dining experience with the delicious recipes featured in this month’s blog post. Breakfast just got better in Chicago, IL, and it begins at your Arrive South Loop apartment! Easy Cronuts Recipe from Baking Beauty Cronuts are basically a lighter, fluffier version of your basic donut. Make these cronuts for a lazy breakfast on a Sunday morning. These cronuts can be made with refrigerated Pillsbury Uncut Crescent Sheets, vanilla pudding, powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and vegetable oil. Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles from Yellow Bliss Road Switch up your regular waffle recipe and make this savory dish instead. Egg and cheese hash brown waffles are a delicious and unique treat. Make them with shredded potatoes, eggs, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh chopped chives, salt, pepper, and sour cream. Cinnabons Cinnamon Rolls from Jo Cooks Save yourself a trip to your local Cinnabon or bakery and make your cinnamon rolls at home, instead. This recipe teaches you how to make the dough, the filling, and the cream cheese icing. You can make the cream cheese icing with butter (or margarine), powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and a little bit of salt. German Oven Pancake from The Recipe Critic German oven pancakes are light, fluffy and delicious (and a lot easier and quicker to make than a “regular” batch of pancakes). This simple recipe requires flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt to make. Top it all off with drizzled chocolate, whipped cream, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and buttery syrup. Very Berry Baked Oatmeal from Diethood This very berry baked oatmeal is the opposite of boring. Head to your local farmer’s market for the mixed berries needed to make this treat. Sweeten it up with honey, vanilla, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. You’ll love this sweet, easy breakfast. What’s your favorite breakfast recipe? Where’s the best place to get pancakes near our Arrive South Loop apartment community? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading our post!

The Amenities of Arrive South Loop Apartments

Welcome back to the Arrive South Loop Blog! This month, we’re excited to focus on the quality amenities of our apartment community in Chicago, IL. To our residents, we want to thank you for your continued help and support with making our community a better and lively place. We hope to continue to provide a community that you’re happy to call your home. Take a moment to scroll through the following list of amenities to see if you have a friend or two who might also want to call this place home. If you have friends who are interested in applying for an apartment here, invite them to contact us today ! Apartment & Community Amenities Heated garage Short Term Lease Rooftop Tranquility Pool with Poolside BBQ Pets Allowed Rooftop Bark Park with Skyline Views 24-Hour Fitness Center with Free Weights Online Payments Available Concierge Services Disability Access Elevator Garage Freeway Access On-site Management On-site Maintenance Public Transportation Street Parking Sundeck 2 Blocks from Metra Train Kevo & Nest Smart Homes Accept Credit Card Payments Accepts Electronic Payments Bike Storage Available Controlled Access Community Rooftop Tranquility Pool Rooftop Bark Park Pressbox 24-Hour Dry Cleaning Lockers Parcel Pending 24-Hour Package Lockers Stone Countertops Kitchen Islands with Double Sinks Large Closets Washer/Dryer City Views Stylish Bathrooms with Tile & Marble Accents Disposal Additional Storage Balcony Courtyard Dishwasher Individual Climate Control Refrigerator Wheelchair Accessible Tile Floors Gas Ranges & Built-in Microwaves Walk-in Closets with Ample Shelves 10-Foot Ceilings A Little More Information About Us: Professionally managed by Trinity Property Consultants , our team is focused on providing a positive living experience. Our management upholds these governing values: Integrity, Innovation, Communication, Accountability, Excellence, and Loyalty. Here’s a little more information on those as found by visiting the above link: “We require that all team members conduct themselves with integrity, honesty and fairness. We do not compromise our character. We are honorable in all our dealings with residents, team members, investors and industry partners. We treat others as we would like to be treated; with respect and dignity. “...We are committed to open communication to foster an atmosphere that is free of discrimination or harassment of any kind and where differences are respected and valued. We communicate effectively and professionally with our residents, team members, investors and industry partners; returning correspondences quickly and asking for help when necessary.” Thanks for reading! We hope you have a great month. Share your favorite amenity in the comments below.

Board Game of the Summer Pandemic Legacy

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is an exciting board game where players work together to avert global disaster. Like its predecessor, Pandemic , players take turns curing and eradicating diseases before the world turns to chaos. Yes, we loved playing the original game. What Pandemic Legacy offers, however, is a continuing story that evolves each time the game is played. Keep reading to find out how Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 gets better with each play and why it is our board game recommendation for your summer gaming. Take game nights in your Arrive South Loop apartment to the next level with a game that can only be played through once. That’s right. Once it’s played, you can’t play it again. Why on Earth would you buy a game that can’t be played through more than once? The reason is exactly why we love it so much! Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 begins as a simple “defeat the virus” sort of game, but that’s about to change. Pandemic Legacy takes place over the period of a year — the first game takes place in January, the second February...so on until you reach December. Each month can be played twice (so if you lost the first game of January, you get to play it again. Then, despite winning or losing the second time, you move on to the next month). Technically, you’ll play individual games of Pandemic Legacy up to 24 times (that’s two games for each month of the campaign), but you’ll only play through the entire game once. This is because each game you play — the choices you make and things that happen — bring about consequences for the following games. Before you know it you’ll be ripping up cards, placing stickers on the game board, and doing other things that ultimately transform future games. There’s also a rich narrative as you play from month to month, so once you’ve beaten the game you know exactly what happened and it won’t be as fun if you purchase a new copy and play a second time through. Good thing there’s a Season 2 to look forward to playing once you’re done. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 offers a rich gaming experience for people who host regular game nights. Once you and your group of friends commit to playing this game, you’ll want to plan to play each following game together on a regular basis until it’s done. It’s a game about working together and saving humanity. Full of epic twists and gameplay that actually evolves, this is one you’ll want to check out the next time you’re hosting a game night in Chicago, IL.