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Cozy Up Your Home

Do you decorate your home for the holidays? Your home is the place that you return to at the end of the day, so decorating it and making it cozy will give you something to look forward to. In this week’s Driscoll Place Blog, we’ve got a few ways for you to cozy up your home and get it ready for the holidays. Blanket and Pillows When you think of a cozy place, you often think of a place that you can call home, but more than that, you think of a place where you can kick your feet up and perhaps even take a nap. To create that sort of atmosphere in your apartment, we recommend taking out the comfy blankets and pillows. Though it doesn’t get too cold, you’ll never know when you would need to wrap yourself in a blanket and take a nap. If you don’t have blankets and pillows stowed away, it would be worth your time to invest in some! Holiday Decorations Since it’s the holiday season, you can decorate your home to match the holidays you celebrate! Holiday decorations are a good way to get into the spirit of the season and enjoy coming home! It’s important to be moderate with your decorations and not go overboard. Maintain a level of dignity and class by limiting how much decorating you do. It’s still possible to have a cozy, well-decorated home without going overboard! Candles Candles may seem like an old school decoration, they’re a good way to bring a rustic, cozy feel to your home. There are multiple uses for candles, but the main ones is to provide you home with a beautiful scent and to illuminate your home! Beautify your home and save on energy by using those candles! Invest in candles that have a pleasant smell to you, that way, you’ll enjoy lighting them even more! Do you have any tips for cozying up your home? Share them with our Houston, TX apartment community by leaving a comment!

Tips for Holiday Gifting

Are you the type of person who enjoys giving gifts or gives gifts for the holidays? Giving gifts is a good way to express love to others and to show them you care, which is why we’ve decided to share with you some holiday gifting tips in this week’s Driscoll Place Blog. Make It Personal You’ve probably received a gift that you may not have liked, but have you ever wondered why that was? Chances are, the gift you received was not actually something that fit your personality. We all have our likes and dislikes, and part of giving a great gift is finding out what the recipient is actually going to like. Ask close friends and family of the person you’re buying a gift for to get a good idea of what to get, or, you could take the bold approach and ask the recipient directly. Start Early Don’t wait for all of the good gifts to get snatched up. Start early for gift shopping. The earlier you go, the more selection you’re going to have in finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. Additionally, you may be able to find better deals the earlier you go. Avoid the stress of last-minute shopping and ensure that you’re getting gifts that people want by starting as early as possible. Don’t Go Overboard Though it may be tempting to give extravagant gifts, you’re going to want to know whether your recipient would appreciate it. Many people may be flattered and appreciative in getting an expensive gift, but there will be people who feel awkward and embarrassed about receiving something expensive. Understanding the types of gifts your recipient enjoys will help prevent you from going overboard. Remember: it’s the thought that counts, not the price tag. Do you have any holiday gift tips? Share them with our Houston, TX apartment community!

Post Thanksgiving Meal Tips

There is a lot of preparation that goes into the Thanksgiving meal, but the hardest part can be what happens after the meal is done. When your belly is full and you’re surrounded by your closest family and friends, it’s difficult to find things to do. In this week’s Driscoll Place Blog, we’ve got a few suggestions on things you can do after your heavy Thanksgiving Meal. Take a Nap When your belly is full, you may feel slothful and tired, so do yourself a favor and take a short nap! Don’t let this nap go longer than 15-20 minutes or you’ll end up lethargic for the rest of the day or ruin your regular sleep pattern. Break out the blankets and comfortable pillow and you’ll be asleep in no time! Play some Board Games If you’ve got family and friends over, you can spend some quality time with them by playing some board games. If you’ve got a few favorites, take them out and invite your guests to join you! Choose games that are easy to pick up and get everyone involved, the last thing you want is for someone to feel left out or incapable of learning how to play. Chat One of the best things to do during the Thanksgiving holiday is to catch up with friends and family. Chat and reminisce about the good old days or talk about where you’re at currently. Friendships and relationships can be strengthened through heartfelt chats and conversation, so take the time and give your full attention to those you’re around. The best part? You don’t even need to leave the meal table, so no uncomfortable shifting of bodies! Do you have any post Thanksgiving meal tips? Share them with our Houston, TX apartment community by leaving a comment! Thank you for reading.

Hot Chocolate Recipes

Though it doesn’t get as cold as other parts of the United States here in Houston, TX, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a nice mug of hot chocolate in celebration of the colder months! Finding the right recipe can be a little difficult though. Even if you’re a fan of regular hot chocolate, you can always try to spice up your drink, which is why we’re sharing a few of our choice recipes in this week’s Driscoll Place Blog. Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate 1 cup milk 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup mini marshmallows If you’re a lover of peanut butter, combine your love of it with a cup of hot chocolate for this delicious treat! It’s a pretty simple recipe, so check it out. Peppermint Hot Chocolate 2 cups of milk 2 cups of heavy cream 1 to 1 1/2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract Whipped cream Crushed candy cane What better way to get yourself into the holiday mood than by sipping on some peppermint hot chocolate? Healthy dose of chocolate with the freshness of the peppermint is sure to warm your soul! White Fudge Oreo Hot Chocolate 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 tbsp water 1 1/2 cup milk 2 white fudge oreos, crushed Oreos are a good addition to anything, so why not hot chocolate? Try out this recipe with kids to add that extra kick to their hot chocolate or for yourself when you’re looking to treat yourself! Do you have any recipes you’d like to share with our apartment community? Share them with us by leaving a comment!

Suspenseful Shows Perfect for Halloween

If you’re not the Halloween party going type, you’re probably going to need something to do on Halloween night. Instead of partying hard, you could always settle into the couch of your Houston, TX apartment to watch something! In this week’s Driscoll Place Blog, we’ve gathered a short list of suspenseful shows that would be perfect for a night in. Stranger Things What would you do if strange things started happening in your town? Stranger Things follows a group of people, as they investigate and try to solve the weird things going on in their town of Hawkins. If you haven’t watched this show before, you’ll want to start and get caught up with the rest of the world! If you have, spend the Halloween season rewatching it and enjoy some quality television! Black Mirror If you’ve watched The Twilight Zone and enjoyed it, you won’t want to miss Black Mirror. The show does not have a continuing story from episode to episode. Each episode is an entire story on its own that shows you the “what if” of various situations involving technology and society. This is a suspenseful show and can deal with adult topics, so viewer discretion is advised! American Horror Story If horror is what you’re looking for, don’t miss out on this show! With about seven seasons on Netflix, you’ll have plenty to keep you occupied during the reminder of October. Each season has a story-line and is a self-contained miniseries. Prepared to get scared! Riverdale If you’re a fan of the Archie comics, you’re probably familiar with the characters in Riverdale. This series dives into a darker, more suspenseful world of the Archie comics, with familiar names and characters. Teen drama and suspense, the perfect combination. Do you have any suspenseful shows you enjoy watching? Share them with our apartment community by leaving a comment so we can enjoy a fun, spooky Halloween!

Prepare for the Fall

Summer has come and gone and the season is changing rapidly. Though it may not necessarily be getting cold like other regions in the United States, you can still prepare yourself for the fall here in Houston, TX. In this week’s Driscoll Place Blog, we’ve got a few suggestions on ways you can prepare your apartment for the fall. Break Out the Blankets Though it may not get extremely cold here in Texas, it will get more chilly, which is why you should break out the blankets! Cozying up your home is a good way to prepare for the fall. Blankets, pillows, and other comfort items will give your home a more comfortable feeling and allow you to get warm if things do get cold! Clean Many people associate cleaning with the spring, but when you’re preparing your home for the fall, it’s a good practice to clean up as well. Grab some cleaning supplies and start decluttering your home. While you’re cleaning, you can start removing unwanted things and giving it to a thrift store or homeless shelter. Once you’ve gotten rid of unwanted clutter, you can start taking out your fall and winter items like sweaters and coats! Decorate Bring your home into the new season by decorating! If you’ve followed our earlier tip, you’ll have a comfy looking home thanks to your blankets, but take it to the next level by investing in some candles, fall colored decorative items, and wreaths. If you need some help knowing how to style your home, you can check out Pinterest or just give it a try yourself! Fall is a great season and your home should reflect it! If you’ve got some fun ways you prepare for the change in season, let us know of them by leaving a comment!