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Celebrate Earth Day

Apr 06, 2018

First held in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22^nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.  Now coordinated by the Earth Day Network, events are held annually in more than 193 countries!  Below you will find some ideas to inspire your own Earth Day celebrations.

How YOU Can Make an Impact

·         Plant Wildflowers – Bring nature into your life with plants that attract bees

·         Turn Off Lights – Save energy and extend the life of your bulbs

·         Recycle at Home – Set up a conveniently located container for recyclables in your apartment

·         Run Full Cycles – Fill up your washer and dishwasher completely before running

·         Reusable Grocery Bags – Decrease usage of disposal plastic bags that can cause pollution

Plant a Tree – Plant a tree locally or help plant trees around the world.  Find out how by clicking here!

What's Cookin' This March!

Mar 01, 2018

Two of our favorite food holidays fall during the month of March: National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day and Pi Day! Hey - we’ll take any excuse to celebrate a day that involves food! Check out a list of both peanut butter and pie recipes we put together so you can celebrate too. And be sure to keep an eye on our social media for any upcoming events at Grove Ft. Collins!

20 Surprising Ways to Cook with Peanut Butter

99 Peanut Butter Recipes That Will Make Your Life Infinitely Better

No Bake Pie Recipes

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Celebrate February!

Feb 01, 2018

9 Things To Celebrate in February Other Than Valentine’s Day

Although the shortest month of the year, February is filled with many celebrations and activities. While Valentine’s Day may be the most popular day of the month, there is plenty more to celebrate!

1. February 2^nd – Groundhog Day – Celebrate by watching Bill Murray in the now classic 1993 movie, “Groundhog Day”. Feel free to watch it over, and over, and over…
2. February 4^th – One of The Biggest Days in Sports – Whether you plan on watching the big game or just the commercials. This Sunday is a great time to enjoy the company of friends and family and great food!
3. February 9^th – National Pizza Day – Celebrate by hosting your own Pizza Making Party! Check out https://www.thekitchn.com/pizza-party-its-like-chuckeche-84772 for tips on how to throw your own pizza party!
4. February 11^th – Make a Friend Day – Whether it’s a lifelong connection or just a brief interaction, go out of your way to introduce yourself to someone new today.
5. February 13^th – Mardi Gras – Also known as Fat Tuesday, celebrate by creating some traditional Mardi Gras themed meals. You can check out some recipes at http://www.delish.com/entertaining/g2166/mardi-gras-food-recipes/ !
6. February 17^th – Random Acts of Kindness Day – Whether small or large, known or unknown, random acts of kindness can go a long way. Go out of your way today to be extra kind to others.
7. February 19^th – President’s Day – Also a holiday from classes as well, this day allows for some 3-day weekend fun!
8. February 20^th – Love Your Pet Day – We know you love your pet every day, but share the love by posting your favorite photo of your pet with the property’s hashtag.
9. February 24^th – National Tortilla Chip Day – What better way to celebrate than with a large plate of nachos!

Don’t forget about the month long celebrations that also take place in February!

Black History Month is celebrated in February and many networks have an array of interesting and educational programs all month long! Check out http://www.pbs.org/black-culture/explore/black-history-month-facts-and-films/#.WnNDjK6nHIU for PBS lineup.

American Heart Month is also in February and brings awareness to the risk of heart related illnesses. Check out http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ to learn more about how to live a heart healthy life.

As always, be sure to follow us on social media for more information regarding resident and community events!