This summer enjoy the spirit and joy of vacation but at home with #VanMetreStaycation and take advantage of the amenities your community has to offer as well as neighborhood events and businesses to ramp up your summer fun! Is there a newly opened museum or attraction you’ve wanted to visit? Is there a district you’ve…
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Mar
23
2021
Spring is in the air and it’s time for a little refresh. Along with a good spring clean, adding new bright decor or simply moving furniture around can feel like a breath of fresh air. Here are some great ways to brighten up your apartment for spring. Bring the outdoors in with house plants Plants can…
Jan
13
2021
Many times throughout life a fresh start is just what we need to get back some joy in our lives. As bad as this year may have been, 2021 can be your chance for a new beginning. 1. Commit to becoming more physically fit. You don’t have to become a world-class athlete to get up…
Sep
14
2020
With the dog days of summer in our rearview mirror, it’s time to embrace all that fall has to offer—vibrant leaves, crisp apples, chunky knits, a piping hot cup of cider. There’s a definite shift in our interiors as well, with windows closed up and darker hours descending. Here are just a few ways to fill your living…
Aug
10
2020
We find ourselves in the middle of unprecedented times where we are adapting to so much change all at once. Focusing on what you can control in times of uncertainty is one of the best well-being and resiliency strategies there is. Identify ways you can make goals happen in small and meaningful ways and remember,…
Jul
24
2020
Summer is in full swing! And while we may not be able to jet off to some faraway waterfront locale, we can still get in on the easy summertime living. That means fresh, local food at the farmers’ market, warm walks around the community, and maybe even a picnic or two. It also means you…