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Filling Out Applications

For many people, finding a new place to live is on the top of their list of resolutions for 2018. If this is you, you’re invited to come and check out our great apartments in Puyallup, Washington. Our Willow Hill community offers great sights, location, and amenities. Contact us today to schedule a tour! If you’re thinking of applying, then here are a few things you’ll need to prepare: 1. Verify Your Credit It’s important to know where you stand financially before you start filling out an application. Getting a copy of your credit report is a good place to begin the process. Review the report and verify that the information is accurate. If it is not, take steps to make corrections before you fill out an application. Determine if your credit matches the requirements of the application. This is an easy way to avoid disappointment based on credit issues. 2. Documentation Preparation Track down and gather up the documentation you will need. Generally speaking, you will need your driver’s license, social security card, proof of employment, and possibly references. Many applications require a copy of these documents to be attached. Scanning and saving them as a PDF file prior to starting the application can expedite the process when you are actually filling in the application. 3. Do a Read-Through Before you begin filling out an application, read through it to get a general idea of what will be required and what information and documentation you will need to have on hand. 4. Double-Check the Document Once you’ve completed, but before you submit your application, double-check it for accuracy and completeness. This ensures that you didn’t miss anything and that the information is correct. It is annoying to realize after you hit the “send” button that you made a mistake. Be sure to check for typos and correct spelling too. First impressions still count, even if it’s only an application. If you already live here, what do you love about our community? Share in the comments below.

Fill Your Playlist with these Local Artists

This month at the Willow Hill Apartments, add some music to your playlist by listening to these local music artists. Although some people have moved out of state, it’s still great to see the incredible talent that has risen from our state. Modest Mouse Originally from the nearby city Issaquah, this American alternative rock band has grown its fan base since 1992. With their award-winning song “ Float On ,” Modest Mouse is a great addition to anyone’s playlist. Band of Horses Based in Seattle — but now in Charleston, South Carolina — this American folk rock band has shown promise since 2004. Enjoy over four albums of music, including their 2010 Grammy-nominated Infinite Arms . Jennifer Thomas An accomplished pianist from Seattle, Washington, Jennifer’s music is an accomplishment that needs to be listened to. Her award-winning album Illumination , in addition to her work on the recent Beauty and the Beast movie earlier last year, is just one of the many things you’ll want to listen to. She’s also a violinist, composer, and recording artist. Got a test to study for? Check out the musical stylings of Jennifer Thomas for inspiration. Minus the Bear Enjoy listening to the music of this Indie rock band based in Seattle, WA. Since their start, they’ve released six albums, each with a unique sound that’s reached around the world. This year alone they’ve toured Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, and other places. Give their latest album, Voids , a listen! Death Cab for Cutie This alternative rock band is noted for its unique lyrical style. Enjoy songs like “ Soul Meets Body ,” “ I Will Follow You Into the Dark ,” “ Your Heart is an Empty Room ,” and many others. Do you have a favorite local artist? Know anyone from Puyallup, WA with mad guitar or singing skills? Let us know in the comments below what music is on your current playlist. Thanks for reading and listening!

Fun Things to do with Food Coloring

We love to use food coloring on different things. It’s fun, there are endless things you can do, and it feels like being a little kid. Willow Hill is sharing a few of our favorite things you can do with food coloring. If you’re looking for a fun time, or need something to brighten up a gloomy Washington day here in Puyallup, then head into your apartment’s kitchen and grab some food coloring. These funny marshmallow faces are adorable! While there aren’t any instructions on the page, it looks quite simple. Dip a Q-tip cotton swab, pointed brush, or toothpick into some food coloring and then draw away. If you want to give your little marshmallow creations hair, mix food coloring with this simple vanilla buttercream frosting recipe . You can also make a Surprise Inside Cake . While this project takes a good amount of time to finish, the end product is simply stunning. Rainbow Rice Krispies extremely fun to make and look a!, There’s nothing quite like biting into seven colorful layers of sweet marshmallow goodness. Perfect for a party, a gathering, or just an afternoon snack, these treats will catch everyone’s attention — especially the kids, if you have any! Speaking of kids, mixing a few drops of food coloring with a cup of shaving cream creates the perfect bath-time “paint” that washes off the walls easily and is sure to leave a good and memorable time. We won’t judge if you want to do this for yourself, too. And when the weather warms up, you can make these delicious-looking Double Rainbow Quick Pops . You’ll need limeade, white grape juice with red food coloring, orange juice, white grape juice with green food coloring, pineapple juice, and white grape juice with blue food coloring. Let us know if you’re planning on trying any of these out. Thank you for reading our post. We hope you enjoy a colorful week in your Puyallup, WA apartment.

Riddle Me This

Even though riddles can be hard to solve, working through them is a great way to keep your mind sharp, stay focused, and become better at problem-solving. In today’s post, the Willow Hill Blog has a few puzzles for you to solve. Enjoy sitting back in your apartment in Puyallup, Washington as you try to solve some of these clever riddles. After each riddle will be a link to the answer, so check once you think you’ve figured it out. 1. What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on? See the answer . 2. What word looks the same upside down as it does backward? See the answer . 3. Can you write “cow” in thirteen letters? See the answer . 4. You can see me in water, but I never get wet. What am I? See the answer . 5. There is a vegetable that is very unpopular on a boat. Can you name it? See the answer . 6. I am aspired by all, yet hard to find. You can search endlessly but will have little peace of mind. What am I? See the answer . 7. In the father’s will, he states that his sons must race their horse, and the son with the slowest horse will receive the father’s entire fortune. The two sons race, but never finish it, as they deliberately slow their horses. After visiting an oracle, the sons race horses as fast as possible. What did the oracle tell them? See the answer . 8. You stand at a fork in the road. Next to each of the two forks, there stands a guard. You know the following things: One path leads to paradise and the other leads to death. You cannot distinguish between the two paths. You also know that one of the two guards always tells the truth and the other always lies. You have permission to ask one guard one question to discover which path leads to paradise. Which question would you ask to guarantee you take the path to paradise? See the answer . We hope you enjoy solving these great riddles. For more puzzles, check out these 12 Mind-Melting Riddles You Don’t Stand A Chance At Solving . Thanks for reading today’s post!

Fidget Spinners and More

Did you know that fidget toys can help people with ADHD ? That’s right! We’re talking about those little plastic things that you’ve seen spinning around in people’s hands all over Puyallup, Washington. These little toys can be downright addicting to hold onto. There’s something special about watching something spin in your hand while perfectly balanced. Not only does it look awesome, but some people constantly need to keep their hands busy. Are you one of them? This week, the Willow Hill Blog has a few fidget toy recommendations for those of you with loved ones who might be feeling fidgety. February celebrates one of the most romantic days of the year, so why not give a special fidgety gift to that person you love most? Whether you’re relaxing in your apartment or sitting at work, take a few minutes to read about these great items that might be just what your loved one needs. Dynaflex Pro Gyro Exerciser Created to strengthen the wrists and forearms in a fun way, the Dynaflex Pro Gyro Exerciser is a great device to have. Perfect for that individual with a healthy/workout mindset, this exerciser can help relieve carpal tunnel, arthritis symptoms, and that all too common need to fidget. Shift Lever Keychain Aside from looking awesome, this keychain actually shifts. If your loved one has a thing for cars, then this Shift Lever Keychain is perfect for them! Kinetic Sand While Kinetic Sand is not something that spins or clicks, it does feel incredible. Squeeze it, cut it , or watch it collapse. Roller Chain Toy Great for hours of fidgeting, these toys will roll right over your fingers while hardly making a sound. One customer on Amazon said, “It fits perfectly on my index finger, so usually while I'm walking around, I'll have it on my finger and spin it around with my thumb. I am also a tactile person and I love the feel of the little silicon bands. When I'm sitting in meetings I find myself always playing around with this little fidget, either spinning it on my finger or manipulating it in my hand. I've come to love the smaller size as it's easy for me to play and fidget with but does not draw attention from others.” Check out this Roller Chain Toy Amazon for more information. If you’ve got a fidgety tendency or if you know someone who does, one of these items is sure to help! Let us know what your favorite fidget toy is by leaving a comment below. Thanks for reading this week’s post.

How to Properly Clean Your Phone

Did you know that phones carry 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom? If you don’t regularly clean your phone, then you’re carrying around a handful of germs on a daily basis — and it’s disgusting! While we wish that a simple YouTube video would do the trick to help you feel clean, it sadly won’t physically clean your phone for you. Before you dump your phone into a bucket of bleach (not a good idea) or fork out nearly $100 or more for one of these phone cleaning devices , take some steps that are both affordable and effective. The Willow Hill Blog is highlighting a few phone cleaning tips in today’s post. Stop carrying bacteria around in your pocket every time you drive around Puyallup, WA and take charge of cleaning your phone. Most of the information in this post comes from How-To Geek , so feel free to check it out to learn more. To begin, you’ll need the following: — Lint free microfiber cloth — Q-tips and cotton swabs — Toothpicks — Distilled water — Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol After turning off your phone, remove the outer case if you’ve been using one. We also recommend removing the battery, if you can. Start by pouring a small amount of distilled water onto the microfiber cloth, but don’t soak it. You can also make your own cleaning solution using the water and rubbing alcohol. When you wipe the screen, use single straight strokes. Avoid circular motions to prevent scratches. After this, use a toothpick to clear out any gunk in your phone’s tiny crevices. You’d be surprised by all the stuff you can find hiding around your smartphone’s speaker, for example. To clean the camera lens, dampen a cotton swab with distilled water and then use a spinning motion. You can dry the lens using the other side of the cotton swab. We hope that these few simple tips will help you get in the habit of cleaning your phone in your apartment. Try to wipe down your phone every day — even if it’s right before you go to sleep — for a healthier life. Add any cleaning tips of your own in the comments below.