Celebrate Thanksgiving with Homemade Treats and Online Shopping

Covid 19 has created a conundrum for people in Orlando, Florida, and all over the country about the holidays this year: gather together with family and friends and risk contracting the virus or stay at home and miss out on all the traditions we’ve come to know and love? This is the year to create new traditions by staying home in your Altaire at Millenia apartment to celebrate Thanksgiving with a wonderful meal followed by online Black Friday shopping.

Cooking tips and recipes

Surprise your family this year with an over-the-top decadent Southern Thanksgiving dinner with a deep fried turkeySouthern-style dressing, and sweet potato casserole. A deep fried turkey is a Southern tradition in many states. Make your cornbread for the dressing in a cast iron skillet to give it that authentic Southern taste. Brown sugar and pecans contrast deliciously with the sweet potatoes. Revise the recipe to fit your household size, and you’ll be good to go. Just remember to make enough for leftovers so you can be feasting and celebrating at home over the long holiday weekend. To purchase the groceries for this meal, check out International Food Club.

Safety in the kitchen

It’s always important to play it safe in the kitchen, but especially now when we all need to avoid hospitals. One of the first safety measures in deep frying a turkey is to move it all outside of the kitchen. Be sure to keep the fryer away from any wooden structure, especially decks and trees. If you are incorporating little ones into the cooking, be sure to educate them on the proper way to carry a knife and to stay away from the hot surfaces.

Online Black Friday Shopping

Stores abound around Altaire at Millenia, but this year, cuddle up in pajamas and a blanket and do your shopping from the safety and comfort of your couch. Find a watch or a bracelet for the jewelry lover on your list at Tiffany’s. Surprise the chef in your life with a cookware gift from William’s-Sonoma.

Conclusion

2020 has been a hard year for everyone, and a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration will brighten your spirits. You won’t even have to leave Altaire at Millenia to do so. Just prepare your own meal with some delicious new recipes and tackle that Christmas shopping from your couch.

Health-Centered Apartment Living

Living in a luxury apartment community comes with a ton of perks. The spacious floorplans and quiet atmosphere of Altaire at Millenia Lakes make living here an ideal backdrop for the health and fitness conscious. Here’s how you can make your apartment living experience a more healthy one!

 

Eat Healthy at Home and On-the-Go

 

In the hustle and bustle of your busy life, finding time to eat nutritious foods can be a challenge. Luckily, you can make a ton of healthy meals in about twenty minutes! Use this list to inspire your meal prepping week. For a power-packed punch to mealtime, include these accessible superfoods on your next grocery trip. Bursting with flavor and great for your health, these superfoods will amp up your meal prepping game. 

 

Engage in At-Home Exercise

 

Staying fit at home doesn’t mean having to invest in clunky gym equipment. For a high-tech way to get physical, consider investing in a Mirror fitness system. Featuring both live and pre-recorded classes hosted by NYC-based professionals, this unique gym is a compact and beautiful addition to any room. Want to get in save while saving money? Explore the tons of fitness videos living on Youtube! This Silent Death Cardio video is an apartment-friendly at-home exercise routine that won’t disturb the neighbors.

 

Stay Mindful of Mental Health

 

Before diving into diet planning and exercise routine, it’s important to stay mindful of mental health. Self-care rituals can help refresh your brain and boost your mood, making reaching your health and fitness goals that much easier. Don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep, soak up some sun rays, and meditate for a few minutes every day. These healthy practices and their positive effects are sure to snowball down other aspects of your life!

 

Stay healthy in Orlando without leaving your home at Altaire at Millenia Lakes using these useful tips! Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Back to School: Best Practices for Success!

Many schools resume session this month and into the next. Whether you’re a college student preparing for the fall semester or the parent of a child continuing their grade school journey, being prepared sets you up for success. Here’s how you can make the most of your time and energy for a stress-free back to school season!

 

How to Study at Home

 

Returning to school means returning to homework, the bane of students’ existence. However, rethinking the way to study can make completing assignments less of a chore. During class lectures, take down notes on paper! By creating a spatial relationship with the course content by writing down key points, you’re more likely to retain information. That way, once you pull out that homework, the answers might come to you more easily.

 

Modernize Your School Supplies

 

When it comes to school supplies, every student needs the basics. Pencils, pens, and notebooks are a given, but there are other useful tools that can come in handy this semester. Both for clear audio during online courses and for listening to music while you study, it pays off to invest in high-quality earphones. Check out this list of wireless headphones and earbuds for a hands-free learning experience when returning to school!

 

Comfortable Study Space at Altaire at Millenia Lakes 

 

Living at Altaire at Millenia has many perks for students in need of peaceful places to study. The community amenities on-site offer a diverse set of options! Set up shop in front of our beautiful lake for a peaceful environment to get your work done, or take advantage of our co-work stations. Also, with your spacious living room in your apartment, you can set up your own home office to ensure maximum concentration. 

 

Make back to school season truly yours with these smart studying tips and supplies guiding you!