Life @ Trillium

February 5^th is an important day for football fans. It’s the game play that sports fans have been waiting for all season long. SuperBowl XLVI will host the New York Giants and New England Patriots in Indianapolis at Lucas Bowl Oil at 6:30 ET on NBC. Who will win SuperBowl XLVI is the question on everyone’s mind but what you should be asking even before that is: Who’s hosting the SuperBowl party?

If the answer is you then best of luck! From cleaning the house to preparing the meals, the SuperBowl can seem like a lot of work for just one day but we all know it’s something worth doing in the end. That’s why we’ve come up of a list of Superbowl recipes so you won’t need luck, just these recipes!

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The month of January is ending and I’m curious to know how many of you in our Phoenix Apartments are still on track with your new years resolutions. Anyone?

I ask because I’ve never been able to commit to a year long resolution. NEVER. I get stoked during the last week of December at the idea of a new years resolution and really get on it the first week of January, but then it just goes away. Just like that. I applaud those of you who are able to stick through it. You’re an inspiration!

For others though, it can be scary to commit a year of yourself to something; especially when it’s easy to say you’ll start the next month or the month after that. Before you know it, it’s December all over again and you’re disappointed you pushed it back this far without realizing it.

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‘Tis the season for giving: Giving simple holiday services and giving back to our loyal residents. To celebrate the true meaning of the holidays, one lucky winner from EACH community will WIN a fabulous prize! Starting December 12th, 2011 we’ll be giving ONE raffle ticket per household for each event attended. The more events you attend in our Phoenix Apartments by December 23rd, the more chances you’ll have of winning!

Take a look at what we’ve got in store for YOU during the  12 Days of Giving (check out Resident Central to find the time & place your community will be having these holiday events):

1. Tacky Sweater Day

Ever get an oddly-colored, super-snazzy (ahem, tacky) sweater as a gift from a distant relative? Don your jingle bells, appliqués and sequins that will put the “err” in “merry”!

2. Pet Snack Day

We haven’t forgotten about your pets this season! After all, we know they love the holidays too. There’s nothing like a little snack that would be a perfect present during the holidays. What pet can resist?

3. Holiday Cookies & Milk Day

Tis’ the season for a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. The holidays without them just wouldn’t be the same so we’d like to share some with you. Enjoy milk and cookies with us before we keep them for ourselves!

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Thank you to everyone at Crystal Springs for their participation in the Kids Halloween Costume Contest! We hope everyone had a ghoulish Halloween last night at their Phoenix Apartments. Now that all entries are in, please vote for your favorite!

Soldier

Bat

Zombie

Lamb #1

Lamb #2

Black Bird

Red Bird

Mouse

Pirate

Made up your mind? Choose who’ll win & VOTE!

*Voting ends at 5pm November 1, 2011. Winner will be announced immediately.

Okay, okay… so we do have a couple more days till it’s officially Fall but who would know that in this nice weather that we’re having today? The sun is out, the breeze is cool, and there’s no chance of a triple degree day, thank you very much. I’m so glad that summer is coming to an end!

In honor of this lovely upcoming Fall season, one of our Phoenix Apartments will be having an Autumn Pie Party which gave me the idea to write this pie entry. (thanks Deer Valley team!)

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Has Mother’s Day caught you by surprise, with no backup plans? Our Phoenix Apartments are having great events for Mother’s Day, but just in case you’re not able to make it down to the Trillium Great Room for the celebration, no problem! Here are a few things to do on that big day that just might please your mom and you too.

• What could be better than a bouquet of flowers? See what’s in bloom when you take a stroll with your Mom through the Desert Botanical Gardens. Currently on exhibition is Chihuly: The Nature of Glass. The garden is open from 7am-8pm. After you both enjoy the Spring air, you can take Mom to the Patio Café on Ullman Terrace for brunch!
• Show Mom how to spa when you take her to get pampered at Cloud Nine Spa. On this special day, take her for a hair cut, color, massage, facial, wax, nail service, or all of the above! This resort spa offers surprisingly affordable prices located right here in Tempe. 8707 S Priest Dr Tempe AZ 85284 Continue reading

Now that you’re living in your Phoenix Apartment, it’s time to create that comfortable atmosphere you’ve been searching for. We’re always concerned about bedroom and kitchen décor, but what about, the Man Cave? The men need space to relax and unwind as well. Create a manly space that blends in with the rest of your décor, or one that you can lock behind a spare bedroom!

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You love your Trillium Phoenix apartment, now it’s time to show it off to your friends! Entertain at home using some of our fast, easy, and affordable party ideas.

Host a cocktail party at your Phoenix apartment: Keep it simple and relaxed by keeping the guest list under 10. Cap your budget anywhere between 20 and 30 dollars- this will be more than enough for a few drinks each and some delicious appetizers, no need to serve a meal! Finally, make it a rotation among friends and trade off playing party host and hop apartments each week! Continue reading

With beautiful weather all year round in the Valley of the Sun, there’s no reason not to spend morning, evening and night outdoors! But who wants to spend time on an empty patio? Here are some ideas for a quick and affordable way to spruce up the patio of your Phoenix Apartment:

1. Pick a theme- whether you’re going for a tropical look or country casual, know your own style and stick to a pattern. Don’t overwhelm yourself or your guests with too many colors to focus on.
2. Keep it simple- remember, you want to accentuate the size of your Phoenix Apartment. Use décor that can be easily stored or moved and make sure everything has a place!
3. Watch out for weather- be sure to keep an eye out for rain or storms and move materials inside if necessary. Use fake plants instead of real to avoid sun damage in the summer and frost in the winter!

The most important thing to remember when enhancing your patio is to keep yourself in mind. Build a space where you will want to do everything form sip your coffee to serve your guests.  Decorating your patio will be easy, affordable, and fun!