Peace and Relaxation at Aperto

Step back from the rush and find some peace and relaxation at Aperto. Here are some ways in which you can make your dream Zen apartment a reality.

Feng Shui: energy flow in your apartment

Apartment living doesn’t have to be boring, so make it flow with these tips.

  • Let in some light. Make sure the apartment’s windows are clean and letting in lots of natural light for an energising effect.
  • Make some light. Light candles to add soft natural light to your apartment space for a sense of wellbeing and cleansing.
  • Spring clean. Cleaning your apartment from time to time will ensure a good flow of fresh energy.
  • Open some, close others. Open some doors in your life, like the front door or the doors to your bedroom. Keep some doors, for example, the bathroom door closed. This better directs the energy flow to where it is needed most.

Find yourself a friend

According to mental health experts, pets can lift your mood and help you to achieve a sense of peace and relaxation.

Create your Zen apartment

  • Plants. Fill your home with green living things to bring a sense of tranquillity.
  • Ornaments. You can’t go wrong with one or two beacons of peace in your home, like a Zen waterfall or some crystals. Take care not to clutter your spaces as this will impact negatively on the Feng Shui.
  • Aromatherapy. Employ essential oils to fill your spaces with aromas that evoke peace and relaxation. Good choices include lavender, clove and frankincense.
  • Use your location. Boost your wellness by spending some time in a natural space, for example, go have a picnic in Mountain View Park.

Apartment living should add to your sense of peace and relaxation. Change your old apartment into a Zen apartment and get the energy flowing to experience the benefits today.

Spring Cleaning at Aperto Property Management

Winter is gradually coming to an end, and thorough spring cleaning after winter has become a bit of a habit for many individuals. The best intentions are all present, and the need to begin the year on a new note offers the motivation to approach the challenge of cleaning. What does spring cleaning help with, in terms of your mental health? And what equipment is necessary?

These tips will show you how you can get your apartment looking neat swiftly and efficiently.

Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning: Keeps you active physically and mentally.

Frequent cleaning of the home trains the body to make use of oxygen more efficiently in generating energy, which is beneficial for your mental health as well. It’s always good to keep yourself active and make every effort to ensure the hygiene of your apartment.

Green Cleaning Tip: Create your own cleaning solution

It is easy to fall prey to the illusion that brand name chemical substances are the most effective way to get rid of the most difficult, stubborn dirt and grime. Though, that simply isn’t true. You can also use everyday kitchen materials to build a number of your own unique cleaning aids.

For instance, a half a glass of lemon juice, blended with two teaspoons of olive oil, will assist you to dust and polish your wooden furniture.

If you’re working in the toilet, combine a spoon of borax with one glasses of boiled, warm water. Combine in a quarter teaspoon of tea tree oil and a quarter a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and then spray it on your bathroom sink or tub, or even in the toilet. It makes a wonderful sanitizer.

Cleaning Supplies

Finding cleaning supplies is a relatively easy task. Just head down to your local convenience store or a nearby Walmart or the mall to get all the equipment you need to effectively clean your apartment. You will just need a few cloths, a broom, a duster, cleaning detergents and a good mop.

Tips and Tricks to Stay Warm and Cozy in Your Aperto Property Management Apartment

No one is complaining but winter weather in Los Angeles can make apartment living a struggle to stay warm. Here are some cold weather tips and tricks to stay warm and cozy in your Aperto Property Management Apartment.

Cooler, Wet, Wind and Mist

The title of this section is not the name of a 60’s folk music band. It is a great description of LA weather in winter. The average temperature hovers between 50 and 60 and it rains a lot.

Occasionally, el Nino wreaks havoc and can make things stormy and foggy. While the Tournament of Roses parade seems to get good weather, the rest of winter defines cloudy, cooler and wet, which means winterizing your apartment is very important if you want to keep it warm.

Warm Up the Digs Quickly and Easily

Weatherize: Make sure every door and window seam is tight. Inspect your apartment for drafts and when you locate its source, plug it up.

Humidifier: It sounds counterintuitive, but humid air makes the ambient air feel warmer. By placing one or two strategically, you can cover your entire place. Add some plants in there to help retain the humidity.

A humidifier will also help you avoid chafed lips and skin.

Cook Meals: Your stove and oven are massive heat producers. A single meal can heat up your apartment for hours. If you cook regularly, not only will your apartment be warm but you may even save money on the heating bill.

Apartment Features

The tips above can help you warm up your apartment. Amenities like fireplaces, central heat and ceiling fans can show you how to stay warm.

Los Angeles winters can be cooler, wet and windy. Eventually, that will affect your apartment. Employ these tips and tricks to stay warm and cozy in your Aperto Property Management Apartment and you will not even notice the gloom outside.

Home for the Holidays – 2020

If you and your loved ones are struggling to find your holiday cheer this season, you’re not the only ones. We’re all learning to cope with the stress of being stuck at home for the holidays this year.

Aperto Property Management created this short guide to provide you with a few tips and tricks to help get your holiday back on track.

How to Decorate Your Apartment for the Holidays

Getting out of the holiday dumps can sometimes be as easy as adding a little holiday decor to your apartment home. Decorating your apartment for the holidays can be as simple as adding strategically placed lights, sparkling tinsel, and a small tree to serve as a reminder of your holiday spirit.

Homemade centerpieces, candles, and crafts can give your apartment the finishing touches it needs to make you and your family feel more at home.

How to Get Into the Holiday Spirit This Year

Now is a great time to spend (virtual) quality time with your loved ones. Catch up with close family members and check in with relatives who are far away by having group video chats via free services like Facebook, Skype, or Zoom.

Some people are even opting to have virtual Christmas and New Year’s celebrations online (instead of missing out on all the fun). This way, you can easily share holiday recipe ideas for seasonal food and drinks like hot chocolate and eggnog that help you feel more festive.

Holiday Events Near Your Apartment

Christmas Movie Night At Irvine North : Elf Movie

When: Saturday, December 12th, 2020 – 7:00 pm

Where: Northwood High School, 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92620

Details: Enjoy a drive-in movie with your friends and neighbors at this socially distanced event.

Christmas Magic Show

When: Sunday, December 20th, 2020 – 2:00 pm

Where: Northwood High School, 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92620

Details: Outdoor magic show for families with children. Socially distanced event, limited space capacity. Bring your own blanket, mask and chair.

Thanksgiving 2020 from Aperto

Thanksgiving in Irvine CA is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the festive season locally at Aperto. It’s a time to be thankful, spent with family, delicious home cooking, and take a break from routine. There are many easy and fun ways to celebrate Thanksgiving while you stay safe while staying close to family and community.

Cooking Tips and Recipes for Thanksgiving

Are you looking to expand your culinary skills during Thanksgiving, or simply try a new recipe? There are excellent websites to explore with unlimited options for your festive meal, whether it’s a traditional three-course dinner or something completely different. Adding a new side dish or dessert can create a fun way to expand on a turkey dinner, and there are plenty of options you can choose from exceptional online recipes and tutorials.

Safety Tips for the Kitchen

During Thanksgiving, the kitchen is one of the busiest places in your home. For this reason, it’s vital to keep all areas clean and disinfected to avoid contamination and keep your family safe. This includes wiping down all surfaces, and regularly washing utensils and equipment after you have used them. Minimize activity in the kitchen when food is prepared, to allow for more space and ease when cooking.

Online Black Friday Shopping

There are many great online shopping options for you and your family, including local stores and boutiques to support small businesses. Explore the best shops in Irvine and you’ll find an impressive selection to choose from for all your holiday shopping needs. Delivery and curbside pickup are available for most shops for your convenience and safety.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the changing colors of the season, enjoy good food and company while taking a break away from your busy schedule. Unwind with your family and loved ones at Aperto whether you visit a local park, hiking, or cycling trail to enjoy the great outdoors. Make your Thanksgiving weekend a safe and relaxing holiday this year with all the comforts of home and community.

Halloween in Orange County

Are you ready to celebrate Halloween in Orange County? Things might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate in style. Here are a few things you can do to make the most of the spookiest time of year.

How to Decorate Your Apartment

There are plenty of subtle and stylish ways to decorate your apartment for Halloween. Pick up a few pumpkins and colorful gourds and arrange them as a table centerpiece. Fill mason jars with colorful candies, like Halloween M&Ms or candy corn, for a subtle yet colorful decoration, and add a brightly colored themed ribbon if you want to make it more eye-catching. Have an outdoor area you want to spruce up? Add a stack of hay bales and some jack-o-lanterns for instant ambiance.

How to Celebrate at Home

You may not be able to host a big gathering this year, but there are plenty of Halloween ideas for celebrating at home. The best part is they don’t have to be elaborate or expensive. Wear your Halloween costumes all day, decorate seasonal cookies, or learn a new spooky recipe, like hot spiced apple cider or pumping milkshakes. Then, grab your favorite pumpkin-scented candle and settle in for a night of scary movies.

Halloween Hotspots Near You

Take the kids to the Santa Anna Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo for a family-friendly passive walk-through experience to get you in the mood for the spookiest night of the year. Or, enter to win a socially-distanced table at the Halloween Spooktacular Film Festival to enjoy classic scary movies in a safe, outdoor environment.

There are plenty of ways to safely enjoy Halloween this year, even if it means you have to get a little creative. With a little imagination and careful planning, this might just be the best Halloween ever.

How to Earn Additional Income at Home

If you have an abundance of time on your hands now, it may be the perfect opportunity to take up a hobby, especially one that can earn you additional income. So, while staying at home and social distancing, be sure to check out these cool ways to make extra money without even leaving your home.

 

Online Tutoring

With most schools turning to online programs, some students may struggle with this transition and require additional tutoring. If you have experience and education on a particular subject, offer your services. Coaching can be done online, over FaceTime, or even on the phone. Skooli, TutorMe, and Tutor.com can help you get started. 

 

Create Online Courses

Are you an expert in a specific field? Why not instruct others? You can create an online course to teach others how to do something. Now, this does not necessarily have to be education-related; you can teach people how to crochet, draw, act, anything. Course creation will require an abundance of time up-front, but the pay off will be worthwhile if you have a skill worth teaching. 

 

Sell Goods

Now is a great time to go through your old belongings and see if there is anything worth selling. Perhaps you can make some money off of that dusty collection of figurines or trading cards that you haven’t looked at in years. Or, you could try making something to sell, whether it be home-made soap or hand-sewn facemasks. With all of this time on your hands, you may discover a new skill to profit on.

 

Sell Services

If you are the creative type, this is your opportunity to step in and create! Many websites, such as Fiver, allow you to offer writing, graphic design, animation services, and much more. Or, why not finish up that screenplay you’ve been working on for years and submit it to some different studios? With all of this time on your hands, put it to good use by utilizing your talents and offering them to others. 

 

So, now that you know a few ways to earn additional income from home let’s get started. Visit the aforementioned websites or share your additional money-making ideas in the comments below. Remember, we are all in this together, so try to support other freelancers or small businesses during these times. 

 

At-Home Activities for the Whole Family

Are you at home, running out of activities to keep the kids entertained? We get it, Netflix and Hulu can only do so much! Lucky for you, we have compiled a helpful list of at-home activities for the whole family to enjoy. Keep reading to find out more.

 

Have a Game Night

When was the last time you dug out those board games and put them to good use? Now might be the perfect opportunity. Gather the family around the table for the day and play some classic games like Trouble, Chess, Charades, etc. If you really want to turn on the heat, break out Monopoly and let the games begin. You can even raise the stakes by offering prizes for the winners, like no chores for the rest of the week! 

 

Have a Bake-Off

Whether or not you consider yourself a professional chef, you are sure to have fun baking up a storm with the family. Decide on an item to make such as cookies, brownies, cakes, etc. and see who can make the best concoction. This event can even be filmed or streamed live on Facebook and Instagram to keep your friends entertained. The best part of this idea? You get to eat your creation at the end. Enjoy!

 

Have an Indoor Picnic

Do you miss the outdoors? Bring them directly to you by having a picnic inside. All you have to do is put a blanket down in the living room, pack a lunch basket, gather the family, and enjoy. Put all of the technology away and enjoy a day disconnected from the internet and connected to the family. 

 

So, now that you have a few ideas to help keep the family entertained, which one do you think you are going to start with? Try to make the most of this time at home with the family and build lasting memories. Have any other at-home ideas? Let us know in the comments below.