One of the hardest things about planning a trip is figuring out what to do and where to go once you get there. Downtown Plano is one of the cutest spots in Texas filled with quirky boutiques, great restaurants, a fun farmers market, and a park in the middle of the downtown area! Whether you are vising a friend or living in your chic Plano apartments, we have a couple of great suggestions on things to do in Plano.

Events In Plano to Check Out

While in downtown, you will want to check out Amazeballs Cakeballs for boozy and delicately decorated cake balls. These mouthwatering nuggets of deliciousness are basically reason enough to visit Plano!

Once a month downtown Plano hosts the Plano Art & Wine Walk, whereby you have a chance to check out the local shops who often run specials. You can also check out art by local artists, and of course, try about 20 different wines! Cheers to that.

Getting Adventurous In Plano

If you are feeling energetic, at GoApe in Plano, you can do exactly that, go ape! You can get adventurous on their zipline and adventure course. The excitement of balancing while walking across obstacles, zip lining across a creek, and challenging your strength is addicting. One can spend an entire afternoon trying out all the courses. Just be sure to maintain social distance at all times. 

Let’s Head Out!

If you are looking for a pretty and small town in the Dallas area, Plano is the spot to be. If you are a sweets aficionado, a wine fanatic, or an adventure seeker, Plano has got you covered!

What are some of your favorite places to visit in Plano? Share with us and let us know!

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Springtime is here and we all know what that means, spring cleaning! If the thought of spring cleaning sounds like a burdensome task, it’s time to step back and look at the big picture. It feels nice to come home to a clean and spotless home! With this in mind, let this be your motivation this spring. To help ease the scrubbing, we have some wonderful all-natural suggestions that will facilitate your spring cleaning! We’ll ensure your Plano apartments look spotless. 

It’s That Time Again

Spring cleaning your house from top to bottom can be overwhelming, and time-consuming! We suggest taking it room by room, or appliance by appliance. One of the biggest pain points in spring cleaning in the bathroom. How on earth are you supposed to make the shower grout and floors look clean? Fortunately, we have a few tips to help with that very thing!

Green Tips and Tricks

Yes, we all know. Grout is no fun. It looks great, but there comes a time when the white in the grout, doesn’t look very white! You can see all the blemishes, stains, and build up. However, for this year’s spring cleaning, not to fret! We have an all-natural solution that will make your least favorite chore of all bearable.

For this project, you will need baking soda, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and an old toothbrush!

Simply mix a 1:1 solution of vinegar and water, and spray the work area generously and let the solution sit for 5 minutes. Then, take your brush and scrub the work area.

Next, in a small bowl make a paste with water and baking soda. Using your toothbrush, work some paste into the grout. Next, spray the area with your vinegar and water solution; this will cause the baking soda to sizzle and bubble up. This reaction will start to work away the nasty soap scum! Next, using your toothbrush, brush the grout well to remove all the buildup. Finally, rinse with warm water.

If you have really tough visible stains, follow up with the hydrogen peroxide. It is a game-changer! Simply spray and use your toothbrush to brush the area. This works quite nicely!

Spring Cleaning the Right Way!

If you are looking for a great way to clean the grout in your bathroom without the use of harsh chemicals, then this approach is perfect for you. We encourage you to try it out, with products you already have in your cupboard!

What are some of your all-time favorite natural solutions? Share with us and let us know!

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A Rainy Day in Your Plano Apartments

We know that the winter season can bring with it a rainy day here and there. With all of this downpour, things can get gloomy. Sure, you can always power through the rain and go about your business, but who really wants to do that? The best way to combat the dreary winter weather is to embrace it! We have a few suggestions that will brighten your day and transform your Plano apartments into a fun-filled day in!

Things to Do in Your Apartment on a Rainy Day

If you are looking for things to do in your apartment on a rainy day, the best way to ward it off is by embracing it! When things are looking gray and gloomy, it is time to slip into your comfortable pajamas and declare a movie marathon day! Call your besties and choose the movies wisely.

Let the Movie Marathon Begin!

For a successful movie marathon day, we suggest selecting a movie trilogy. Options can range from your favorites to something new that you’ve been putting off for a while now. Hey, that’s what a rainy day is for right? Right!

Some of our top trilogy movies include Mission Impossible, (although you can technically have two movie trilogy movie marathons with all six installments!), and the original 1979 Mad Max Trilogy.

If you’re looking to check out some classics for the first time, The Mighty Ducks Trilogy is a good throwback option! There is also the 3 Ninjas Trilogy and The Naked Gun Trilogy.

Talk about retro!

Grab the Popcorn!

Who says that a rainy day can rain on your parade? When a rainy day is the culprit, that is your cue to round up some pals and transform your living room into a cozy movie marathon haven.

What are some of your favorite rainy day movies? Share with us in the comment section below!

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2020 Predictions

Interior designer gurus have spoken. Top 2020 predictions indicate that interior design trends will sweep the landscape with more DIY projects! This year, we are adopting the adage ‘out with the old, in with the new.’ With the new year upon us, it is time for a fresh start and new ideas! If you have been looking for new hobbies to start in 2020, we have great DIY small space ideas that will add allure to your chic Plano apartments!

New Hobbies to Start in 2020

To align ourselves with the 2020 prediction, let’s tap into our inner interior designer. If you don’t consider yourself to be crafty or if your woodworking skills are not up to par, not to worry. We have great DIY small space ideas for beginners. With just a quick trip down to your local hardware store, you will be well on your way to becoming the next HGTV star!

DIY Small Space Ideas 2020

Our DIY small space ideas project has you building a wooden shoe rack. But not just any shoe rack, this shoe rack has a mid-century flair! How cute. If your shoe collection is extensive, or if your shoes somehow manage to always end up at the most inconvenient of places, this shoe rack will solve all your problems. This wooden shoe rack will be perfect for the entryway, mudroom, or in your closet! Finally, a way to organize all of the shoes in the household. The great part is, you can stain the finish to match your existing style.

Let’s Get Started!

The new year is a great time to organize ourselves and our living quarters. Wouldn’t your shoe collection look better displayed on a mid-century wooden rack? If the answer is yes, then this DIY small space ideas project is for you.

This season, will you be trying any DIY projects? Let us know!

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