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Frozen Treats in Puyallup, WA

In this post, the Willow Hill Blog is featuring five of our favorite frozen treat recipes. Make one of these delicious recipes to battle the summer heat this month. Not a fan of homemade treats? Head to your favorite ice cream parlor in Puyallup, WA instead. No Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Like Mother Like Daughter No Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer’s day. Enjoy a serving of this delicious ice cream in a waffle or sugar cone. This ice cream recipe is perfect for your next summer special occasion. Salted Caramel No Churn Ice Cream from Girl and the Kitchen This salted caramel no churn ice cream is easy to make and easy to eat. Whip up your secret recipe for caramel or head to the store for the caramel you need to make this sweet treat. This ice cream would be perfect with a fresh baked brownie straight from the oven. Blueberry Pie No-Churn Ice Cream from Amy in the Kitchen Head to your local farmers market to pick up the pint of blueberries you need to make this delicious dessert. Add a little bit of spice to the filling by seasoning it with cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg. Make the ice cream base with heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Feel free to add a little vanilla for a little more flavor. No-Churn Oreo Peppermint Ice Cream from A Cookie Named Desire Import a little bit of winter flavor into your summer by making this no-churn oreo peppermint ice cream. You’ll love the mix of cookies and peppermint in this decadent summer treat. Make the base with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Homemade Fudgesicles from Cincy Shopper Mix together unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and milk to make these homemade fudgesicles. Enjoy this sweet treat on a sweltering summer day here in Puyallup, WA. These icy cold popsicles will brighten any summer day. What’s your favorite ice cream recipe? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading our post!

Welcoming Pets at Willow Hill Apartments

Living at Willow Hill in Puyallup, WA means that you enjoy the ability to have a pet at your home should you wish. Our pet policy (click on the paw link on the right) has details. If you don’t already have a pet and are thinking of getting a dog, this article has some good information about what breeds do/do not do well in an apartment setting. If you already have a pet, here are some tips for being a great pet-owning neighbor. Vaccinations. Make sure you are up-to-date on your pet’s vaccinations and parasite preventatives. This is important because we share community space, and we want to make sure neither animals nor people are exposed to infectious diseases. Cleanup. Responsible pet owners make a point of cleaning up after their pet. If you are having issues with litter boxes, this article may be helpful: Preventing Litter Box Problems . Take an extra cleanup bag with you when you are out for a walk with your dog, just in case you encounter someone who needs one. Exercise and Socialization. Provide plenty of opportunities for your pet to get enough exercise and socialization. All dogs, no matter what size they are, need exercise to remain healthy and happy. Daily walks are a good habit, but include regular romps at a dog park as well for more vigorous exercise. Providing a cat tree for your cat can help promote exercise. Pet Care. If you must be gone for long days, consider hiring a dog walker or taking your pet to day care. Pets need to have social interaction for their mental and physical well-being. Barking. A quick way to alienate your neighbors is by having a dog that will not stop barking. If this problem begins to develop, address it quickly to keep the peace. This article explores some ideas about how to train a dog to quit barking. Having a pet can be a wonderful experience, and we are pleased to provide a pet-friendly community.

Slow Down in Puyallup, WA

Take a break and slow down this month using our tips. We hope that you get the chance to take a deep breath, let go of your worries, and relax this month! The Willow Hill Blog is featuring tips and tricks to help you let go of the stresses of daily life. Make your Puyallup, WA a stress-free zone in June. Relaxing Scents Sometimes creating a relaxing environment is as easy as changing up the scent of your apartment. The National Sleep Foundation has an article on The Best Scents for Relaxation and Sleep . One scent that’s sure to have you feeling calm and relaxed? Vanilla. Sleep.org writes, “This fragrance is famous for being a potent relaxer. In fact, people who smelled vanilla while completing a stress test had more stable heart rates and better blood pressure readings than those who took the stress test in an unscented room.” Click the link for information on other relaxing scents and smells. Calming Colors Surround yourself with calming colors! You may not be able to paint your Willow Hill apartment, but you can surround yourself with colorful furniture and decor! House Beautiful has an article on 16 Paint Colors That Give a Room a Relaxing Vibe . Buy some blue curtains, a lavender coffee table, or a grey throw pillow this month. Soothing Spa Make your own spa night! Basin is a one-stop shop for bath bombs, milk baths, natural facials, body scrubs, and more. We recommend trying their apricot chamomile bath bomb for a calming and soothing bath. We recommend trying their sun kissed facial to help combat any sun damage. Always remember to check the ingredients and any allergy warnings before use. Yoga Yoga is a great way to get your daily exercise in, stretch, and relax. Yoga Journal has a guide to different yoga poses for relieving stress. Buy your own yoga mat, take a few deep breaths, and use yoga to become a more calm and collected person. What’s your favorite way to relax after a long day of work? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading our post!

The Joys of Reading

Studies have shown that reading is good for our bodies and minds. In today’s blog post, we take a look at the joys of reading. Author Kathleen Norris once said, “The knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a long day makes that day happier.” We agree, and we’ve put together a list of books for our residents at Willow Hill that we think fill the bill for being a “good book” based on reviews from Goodreads.com. Happy reading everyone! To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic. The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy This book is the runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's phenomenal career. A military thriller so gripping in its action and so convincing in its accuracy that the author was rumored to have been debriefed by the White House. Its theme: the greatest espionage coup in history. Its story: the chase for a top secret Russian missile sub. Lauded by the Washington Post as "breathlessly exciting." The Hunt for Red October remains a masterpiece of military fiction by one of the world's most popular authors, a man whose shockingly realistic scenarios continue to hold us in thrall. Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth The first of three books in a series, it recounts the experiences Jenny Lee, a twenty-two-year-old with a comfortable middle-class upbringing has while working as a midwife in the East End of London post-WWII. A reviewer wrote of it: “The late Worth has penned some marvellous works that has a way of bringing history and its inhabitants to vibrant life.” Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery Everyone's favorite redhead, the spunky Anne Shirley, begins her adventures at Green Gables, a farm outside Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. When the freckled girl realizes that the elderly Cuthberts wanted to adopt a boy instead, she begins to try to win them and, consequently, the reader, over. Head on over to the Puyallup Public Library in Puyallup, WA and check out one of these books soon. What are your favorite books? Please with us share in the comments.

Try These Treats

Welcome back to the Willow Hill blog. We’re excited to share a recipe for a new twist on a classic treat. Even if you’re not an expert baker, we’ve got some treat ideas that anyone can make. Baking is a relaxing activity that results in the best finished product! Take some time out of your day and try one of these yummy recipes. Your Willow Hill kitchen is the perfect place to whip up something delicious. Remember those little desserts you used to tuck into your lunch box? Today we’re revisiting those! We love the classic Rice Krispie Treat, of course, but this new twist is a must for us. At Sweet C Designs, they traded the rice cereal for Lucky Charms in their Homemade Lucky Charms recipe. INGREDIENTS 3 cups marshmallows (if using jumbo, make them heaping cups) 4 cups Lucky Charms ¼ cup butter, salted INSTRUCTIONS In a large pot, add butter and begin to melt on medium. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until mallows melt. You may see slight browning- if your mallows aren't fully melted as the sugar browns, pull them off the stove and continue stirring. They should melt from the heat. Add lucky charms to a pan and stir well to combine. Pour mixture into well greased casserole dish and let cool. When set, cut and enjoy! Another treat we all love is that typical chocolate chip cookie! This one is a little thicker and chewier than something you may be used to. We think it will slowly become one of your favorites. The recipe comes from Sally’s Baking Addiction . They are described as “An easy, no-mixer required recipe for super chewy, soft, and perfect chocolate chip cookies.” We hope you love this new recipe and reminiscing on the good old lunch room days! Thanks for reading Willow Hill’s blog. Check back next month for more great content like this.

Hosting Friends

Here at Willow Hill, we love giving advice and tips on apartment living. One aspect of having your own place is sometimes hosting out of town guests. After a long car trip or busy flight, being greeted by a gracious host and a few thoughtful surprises starts a vacation off on a cheerful note. These tips are some options for preparing for your guests: 1) Comfy bedding. Add some extra blankets and pillows within easy reach of the bed. That way, your guests can choose the pillow that is most comfortable for them, and add a blanket or two if they take a chill. 2) Place a lamp on the bedside table and add some books or magazines for some nighttime reading. A good reading light and ready access to books or magazines helps guests have something to do should they have trouble falling asleep. 3) Water and a little “welcome” treat on the nightstand are a nice touch. Either bottled water or simply a carafe of water and a glass on the nightstand near the bed is convenient. There’s nothing worse than stumbling around in the dark in unfamiliar surroundings trying to find your water when you are thirsty! Definitely feel free to adapt these tips for your guests. Don’t forget to provide wi-fi passwords and a spare charger for their devices. Consider providing some travel-sized shampoos or soaps or even a fluffy bathrobe to make their stay a little more luxurious. Take into account how long they will be staying, what their preferences are, what your means are, and everything can go really smoothly! We hope these tips help you create an inviting space for your out-of-town guests. In the end, remember to relax and enjoy your guests’ presence. Check back next time for another post just like this one. Thanks for reading Willow Hill’s blog!