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If you're like most residents of apartments in Chicago, you've welcomed the flowers, foliage and blue skies of spring with a happy heart. Here are several suggestions designed to make your picnic fabulous at enjoying the changing season!
Keep It Classic
There's a reason why classic picnic foods include cold fried chicken, pinwheel sandwiches and watermelon — these are easy as finger foods! Other staples include macaroni or potato salad. if you want to go green, consider using disposable items manufactured with sustainable materials, such as bamboo or recycled plastic.
Have Cover Area Nearby
Spring weather can be unpredictable even if the forecast calls for perfect weather. Choose a location with a covered area nearby, such as a park with a lovely gazebo. That way, the picnic won't be ruined if the weather takes an unexpected turn.
Create a Checklist
This ensures that you never leave an important item behind at home that you need for the picnic spot. Make a compressive checklist of everything you'll need, bottle openers, trash bags, ice for drinks, or napkins, and carefully check it off prior to departing on your picnic.
Be Mindful of Food Safety
Keep cold foods cold until it's time to eat. Always pack your picnic in an insulated carrier even if your destination is just a short drive away. The last thing you want is for someone to come down with a foodborne illness. Also, be sure to take along enough antibacterial wipes for everyone in case there isn't a place nearby to wash your hands before eating.
Our community is abundant with picnic and barbecue areas right on-site! Call us today to find out more.
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The Windy City is ready to thaw out after a long winter's slumber. As the residents of our Chicago, IL apartments start to shed those layers in favor of light jackets, we've found a few ways you can enjoy your springtime free time!
Catch a Baseball Game
Fewer things scream spring quite like Opening Day at a baseball diamond. Whether you're in the Cubs club, live and breathe the White Sox, or you really don't know anything about the game at all, make sure you pencil in a game early in the season. Grab a hot dog while you're there–the game's just not the same without one!
Head to the Navy Pier
The Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most notable destinations all year long, but there's something really special about the experiences it offers when spring starts to settle in. Take a ride to the top of Centennial Wheel or enjoy a day filled with childlike whimsy atop a horse on the Carousel.
Spend an Afternoon at the Zoo
Sure, the polar bears and penguins have been enjoying the frigid temperatures and blustery winds that have taken Chicago by storm over the past few months, but there are plenty of furry friends who have been anxiously awaiting the day when the thermometer starts to climb. If you're lucky, you might get to meet a zoo baby that arrived into the world just in time to see the seasons switch over!
Bike Around Lake Michigan
Take in the shoreline of Lake Michigan on two wheels as the water starts to turn back into its liquid state after spending several months under a frozen top layer. Consider taking a ride around Millennium Park, too. If you've been a resident of the city for a while, Millennium Park is a great way to see Chicago through the eyes of a tourist.
Find a "Wine Walk"
There's no shortage of awesome eateries with outstanding wine selections in Chicago. Take advantage of the opportunities by imbibing in a wine walk this spring! Get to know local businesses while enjoying thoughtfully selected grape-and-appetizer pairings.
Spring is the perfect time to start fresh with a new-to-you apartment. Check out the floor plans we currently have available in our Presidential Towers community!
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The flowers are blooming, your West Loop apartment has created a gorgeous fresh look in all of the common areas, and the birds are singing, which means spring is almost here! Get your own space ready for spring in a single morning with these handy seasonal cleaning hacks we love.
Switch out the bedding.
Fast and Easy Spring Cleaning Hacks
Switch out the bedding.
Nothing says spring like packing away the cozy down comforter or flannel and breaking out the lighter, colorful sheets and bedspread for those warmer months. Give these items a fresh wash when you start cleaning, and they’ll be ready to complete the bedroom when you are done. This is also the time to pack away any seasonal décor from fall or winter and bring in some fresh flowers to celebrate the start of a new season!
Out with the old, in with the new.
Many of the items you eat and use have a limited shelf life. Using them past the recommended time could impact their effectiveness and, more importantly, your health. Check the fridge, pantry, and cabinets for expired food items. Then, move on to the medicine cabinet. Expired medication won’t be as potent and should be discarded. If you wear cosmetics, that should be your next stop. Anything with a shelf life should be examined now and discarded if it is past its prime.
Deep clean the bath (in under 30 minutes).
Start by removing any rugs and either placing them on the patio or in the washer. Spray a foaming cleaner on all surfaces and drop a cleaning tablet into the toilet. Discard old toothbrushes, empty the trash, and clean the mirror. Wipe down the foam cleaner, starting at the bath and work your way out to the toilet. Let everything dry, then replace towels, paper products, and more for a spring-ready bathroom in minutes.
Your Chicago apartment will feel fresh, clean and ready for spring in less than a day with these simple changes. Presidential Towers in Chicago are always ready for a new season! Call or stop by and see about our floorplans today.
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It may be a tad cold outside, but that’s no reason not to plan for warmer days. We hope our Presidential Towers community members in Chicago, Illinois, will consider these spring cocktail recipes.
Honey Ginger Spring Cocktail
This sparkling wine-based cocktail brings together robust flavors to be expected from a vibrant spring beverage. It will require about 20-30 minutes of preparation time.
Gather These Ingredients
- 1 750ml bottle of prosecco
- 1 cup of local honey
- 3 cups of filtered water
- 2 pears (peeled, cored and diced)
- 1 large piece of ginger (peeled and diced thin)
- 15 sage leaves
How To Prepare
Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Add your honey, stir until melted into water, and reduce to simmer. Put in your sage, pears, and ginger and let simmer for 15 minutes or until one-third of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat for 10 minutes then strain into a mixing bowl or large jar. Place fruit slices into wine glasses, 2 tablespoons of the syrup mixture and fill with prosecco.
Simple Sweet-Tart Ginger Beer Cocktail
This tantalizing ginger beer recipe provides a fruity, tangy twist to some trending cocktails that have been circulating.
Gather These Ingredients
- 1 ounce of raspberry puree
- 1 ½ ounces of high-quality ginger beer
- Splash of limoncello
- 4 ounces of champagne
- Splash of lemon and lime juice
- Ripe raspberries
How To Prepare
Pour puree, ginger beer, and limoncello in a wine glass and stir. Add champagne, splashes of lemon, lime and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Old School Mint Julep
This mint julep recipe is a classic spring cocktail widely associated with the Kentucky Derby. That race comes around in early May, but you can get a head start with this classy cocktail.
Gather These Ingredients
- 2 ounces of Kentucky bourbon
- ½ ounce of Simple Syrup
- Mint Sprigs
- Crushed Ice
How To Prepare
In a julep glass, stir 2 mint sprigs with the simple syrup. Add crushed ice until glass is ¾ full. Add Kentucky bourbon. Cheers!
We hope our Presidential Towers community members enjoy these spring cocktails. If you or a friend would like more information about our Chicago apartments, call us today.
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