Enjoy National Ice Cream Month Near Your Irvine Apartments

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Hey there folks! Were you aware that the average number of licks to finish a scoop of ice cream is 50? Crazy, right? Well, July is National Ice Cream month. What a terrific opportunity to dip out from the heat and enjoy some cold dessert. There are so many types of ice cream out there as well, especially if food allergies are a concern. And your apartments in Irvine are near a few places that dish out delicious ice cream. However, if you’re more interested in staying at home, the good news is that you can make ice cream from there too!
These are some facts you should know while you celebrate National Ice Cream month:
1. As mentioned above, there are a variety of kinds of ice cream, like dairy, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and sherbert. You can use National Ice Cre

Trending Apartment Décor in Irvine

Since you’ve had the opportunity to spend more time than usual in your Irvine apartments this year, do you feel like it could use a little remodeling or redecorating? There are plenty of creative ways you can change your apartments up so that it feels like you’re in a new space, or at the very least, refreshed in some way.

Here are some ideas on how you can make use of new décor for your apartment:

1.       Theme- It’s important to come up with a theme, or at least the ESSENCE of what you’d like your apartment to have. When you’re home, is your goal to feel relaxed, energized, or both? If you want to feel relaxed, use more earth tones, and get things like succulents and incense (if your building allows this) to feel as though you’re more grounded. If you want to feel more energized, bring in some color and use either a citrus-type or spicy kind of air diffuser so that your senses are awakened.

2.       Little Accents- People underestimate the power of little accessories in your home that can truly give it some character. If you’re drawing a blank on this one, think about getting the following things: a wall clock, a movie poster, a record player, a decorative candle, pillows for your couch, and more if you go to the home section of Amazon.com. It’s very important that you do all your shopping online!

3.       Furniture- Right now is a great time to shop for new furniture online or on different apps, like OfferUp, where people are trying to get rid of quality things in order to get more money. Add a new chair or desk to your apartment in order to accentuate the new vibe you’re going for.

That wraps it up in terms of tips for new décor for your Irvine apartments. If you have any tips, please share in the comments below.

How to Make the Most Out of Living with Roommates

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Living with roommates can often be as easy or difficult as you make it. If you come in with little expectations and mostly stick to yourself, you might have a better time at your Irvine apartments. However, if you assume roommates are going to have the same values and rituals as yourself, it’s going to be a slippery slope. After all, your roommate likely came from a different home, with a different upbringing than yours.

Here’s how to make the most out of living with your roommates in Irvine:

1.       Communicate effectively- Notice that we used the word “effectively”. You should communicate in a way that is kind but assertive, rather than aggressive or passive-aggressive. You should state your personal expectations from the very beginning, in order of what’s most important to you, so they understand your dealbreakers. That way, if they violate one of your “rules”, at least you have a conversation you already agreed to previously.

2.       Don’t be in a rush to become best friends- Even if both of you (or one of you) is new to the city, it’s really a double-edged sword becoming too close to your roommate. If your friendship doesn’t end up working out, then your living situation becomes jeopardized. It’s much better to just be kind but to keep a polite distance. If a friendship does occur, it should happen over time, in a way that’s organic and not forced.

3.       Don’t be afraid to voice your concerns- If your roommate is constantly bringing over random strangers that he/she meets on dating apps, plays music too loud, showers unreasonably early, or something like this, then talk to your roommate. If you want to be less confrontational, it might be best to send a text first.

Hopefully, this article was helpful when it comes to dealing with the reality of living with roommates. For any other tips, share in the comments below.