Refresh Your Home by Refreshing Your Senses

Excite Your Taste Buds

This is the perfect season for citrus- try placing a bowl of citrus fruits on your kitchen table for a summer feel. Other ways to excite the sense of taste is to hang summer herbs such as lavender and rosemary in your kitchen or get a basil plant to put on your countertop.

Create Displays of Nature

There are many ways to include nature in an apartment home, aside from live greenery and colorful flowers. You may choose to swap out your monotone drapes, pillows or tablecloth for a floral pattern. Make sure you're allowing plenty of sunlight through the windows and consider framing and displaying summer fun pictures of your family on vacation.

Include Soothing Sounds

You will be amazed at the difference you will feel when you substitute your normal music selections with the sounds of nature – the ocean waves, the patter of raindrops, or a crackling fire are easily generated with a Sounds of Nature app. Also, consider playing background music of the soft jazz or classical variety to create a soothing summer oasis.

Diffuse Natural Smells 

Diffusing essential oils is a great way to avoid the chemicals associated with commercial spray room deodorizers. Or, you can simmer a pot of water with cinnamon sticks, cloves and nutmeg, lavender flowers, or ginger and almond extract, to get the same effect.

These are the perfect ways to up the enjoyment factor in your Arizona apartment home at Woodlands Village. Our apartments feature spacious, open floor plans in a pet-friendly community.

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4 Spring Organizing Tips

1. A Place for Everything

Before diving headlong into full-scale organizing mode, take the time to consider if all of the stuff you've accumulated has a place of its own. It’s not uncommon for people to purchase items that seem amazing at the time, only to discover they have no place to store them. So, the first step in any spring organization plan is to figure out what stays and what goes. Simply put, start your organizing process with a sensible reduction of stuff.

2. Banish Bathroom Bother

Couples and roommates who share bathrooms tend to double-up on too many items. That quickly turns otherwise spacious shelving, countertops, and other space into a worrisome haven for clutter. When you throw in things like electronics and grooming necessities, you may find yourself elbow-deep in a mess.

Consider which things you could both use, such as toothpaste, floss, shampoo, and other regular bathroom items. Think about, maybe, not having so many electronics in the bathroom and making an informed decision about what stays on countertops and what gets stowed away. Waking up and experiencing a clutter-free bathroom could set a better tone for your day.

3. Better Bedroom Basics

In the back of many people’s minds, bedroom clutter is excusable because guests don’t generally see the disorder. Bedrooms can become our personal clutter sanctuaries. But stumbling over laundry, shoes, and gear is anything but pleasant. This spring, take a stand by getting the items needed to restore order.

Make sure you have hampers and baskets to hold and move your laundry. Think about putting up hooks for hoodies, shirts and other items that are too often strewn about the floor. And, lastly, took a long hard look at your closets.

4. Cluttered Closet Calamities

No spring organizing plan would be complete without addressing the hidden source of disorganization. Closets are a terrific place to store seldom-used items, but they can easily become a dumping ground. After a good purge of never-used items, secure closet organizing gear such as easy-to-assemble shelves, shoe holders and plenty of hangers.

We hope our Woodlands Village residents found these tips helpful. If you or a friend would like more information about our Flagstaff apartments, call us today.

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One way to make yourself feel at home at Woodlands Village? Get to know the streets where you live! If there’s any place that we’d call a five-senses city, it’s Flagstaff. There’s so much to see, do, and experience it can be hard to know where to begin. Thankfully, we’re here to help you get to know Flagstaff with all five senses! Check out our suggestions below!

See Flagstaff

One thing Flagstaff natives and visitors enjoy in almost equal measure is the beauty of our four-seasoned landscape! See if for yourself and take in all of Flagstaff’s natural landscape by getting out and about around town. Don’t miss a hike through Walnut Canyon, or the short drives to Wupatki National Monument, Coconino National Forest, or the Grand Canyon. See the stars that make Flagstaff a top-rated dark sky city from the stellar view at Lowell Observatory. Or head down to Heritage Square where there’s always something worth seeing!

Hear Flagstaff

For a night of fantastic music, you can’t skip over the Museum Club, one of Flagstaff’s highest rated stops in Flagstaff. Check out the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra or Flagstaff Playhouse for live theater and musical entertainment. And don’t miss karaoke nights at Granny’s Closet, the Monte V, the Green Room, and other local venues!

Touch Flagstaff

Don’t leave Flagstaff fun up to chance … head to Twin Arrows Casino where your gamble could really pay off! Get some shopping done at the Old Town Shops, or some of Downtown Flagstaff’s favorite shopping outlets: the Flagstaff Soap Company, Crystal Magic, and more are all within easy distance of your home, and well worth the short trip. Head into the green and blue with a boat tour or rafting adventure with Hatch River Expeditions, a Grand Canyon Whitewater tour, or Arizona Raft Adventures. After a long day out, you might need the soothing touch of a calming massage. Flagstaff has you covered with spas like Massage Envy and Diamond Point Spa!

Taste Flagstaff

Want to know one of our favorite things about Flagstaff? So. Much. Food! Head downtown for sushi at Karma, or check out Hiro’s Sushi right across from Safeway and within easy walking, biking, or driving distance of your home! Go Greek at Taverna, or Thai at Dara Thai on San Fran. Looking for some classic favorites? Head to Smashburger or Five Guys for a great burger, Lumberyard for to-die-for mac and cheese, or Brews and Cues for a classic pot pie with a side of sweet potato fries! Get your night cap at Vino Loco or any of a ton of downtown hot spots!

Smell Flagstaff

We’re going back to nature for this one! One of our favorite day trips is up into the Ponderosa pines; people say it makes Flagstaff smell like a vanilla-scented paradise, and we’re not going to disagree. One way to really breathe it all in is with a scenic chairlift ride! This serene, 25-minute ride takes you to the tip-top of Arizona to view all our state has to offer from the heart of Flagstaff! We’re already up pretty high … imagine breathing in the air at over 11,000 feet! It’s a great chance to tempt all your senses, with fresh crisp air, magnificent views, the sweet sounds of nature, and more!

What are your favorite ways to enjoy and get to know Flagstaff?
 

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Did you know September is Maintenance Appreciation Month? We’re so lucky to have an awesome Maintenance Crew! This week, we’re putting the focus on our team, to give you a little introduction to the folks who do so much to make your time here at Woodlands the best it can be!

Logan

Logan is our Lead Maintenance Technician. He has been with our team for two years. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, basketball, spending time with his family, and a good BBQ! He enjoys all kinds of music. His favorite movies are The Departed and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. We asked Logan what he liked most about working with us at Woodlands, and he shared that he likes staying busy and working with his teammates!

Fernando

Fernando has been with us for 17 years! Outside of work, he loves spending time outside, riding horses, camping, fishing, and so forth. He loves Ranchero and Country music. Fernando likes being busy and being productive … and with 17 years under his belt, we know he’s done so much to make Woodlands Village great!

Edith

Edith, our Housekeeper, has been with us for two years. Outside of work, she likes to shop. Edith enjoys all kinds of music. When asked what she liked most about working with us at Woodlands, she said, “The people I work with!”

We’re so lucky to have such an awesome Maintenance and Housekeeping team as part of the Woodlands Village family! If you see any of our team members out and about on property, be sure to stop them and say thanks for all they do to make our community great! Or just say “Hi” … we guarantee you it will make your day a little better!

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Just like Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, there’s no place like home! We’re happy you decided to call Woodlands Village your home in Flagstaff, and know there must be a ton of reasons you chose us over your other options. We thought we’d share some of our top reasons we love it here, too!

7. “Put Our Service to the Test”

We’re keeping it real like Lumiere when we invite you to “be our guest” … because our customer service is above the rest! We’re glad to have the opportunity to serve our residents, and we know it stands out how much we care!

6. Party Over Here!

One of the ways we love to serve our residents is through our resident events. Did you miss our end of summer block party? Well that’s just a sample of how we keep things fun here at Woodlands! Residents love our CARES Events and resident events like our special movie nights at Harkins Theater. So as you settle into your new home, keep your eyes peeled and ears alert for the next event we’ll bring your way!

5. Speedy Delivery!

Our Maintenance Crew is the BEST! Go ahead and clock our response time to your service needs … we promise you won’t be disappointed. And with a careful eye for detail, you’ll always be happy when our team takes care of your maintenance concerns!

4. Home is Where the Heart Is

If home is where the heart is, there’s no place like Woodlands Village. We love the sense of community that we see here! The folks who live here are more than just “people sharing space” … They’re neighbors, friends, and family. We love when you stop by the office to share a story with us, or when we see groups hanging out at the pool, playing games in the clubhouse, or sharing a BBQ with their neighbors!

3. The Club(house) is Jumpin’, Jumpin’

Okay, so it’s not exactly the kind of club Beyonce was talking about, but don’t kid yourself … in our Clubhouse the party ain’t gonna stop. For a lot of people a clubhouse is a clubhouse, but at Woodlands ours is stylish and fun! We love seeing residents take advantage of the space for everything from game nights to wedding receptions; it’s one of the things that reminds us what a great community we have!

2. Yoda Says …

We love to see you laugh, so we do what we can to keep things light. One of the things our residents love are our dorky package notices. If you’ve been by the office recently for a package, it’s probably because Yoda reminded you that “a package you have”!

1. No Community Without “U”

What’s the number one thing that makes us love it here at Woodland Village? YOU! We love our jobs, our company, and our residents. We truly care about what we do, and hopefully that’s reflected through our commitment to service. Because we wouldn’t be here without you … and we’re thankful every day that you made Woodland Village your home!

Those are just a few of the reasons we love our Woodlands Village community … but we all know there are SO many other things to love! What do you love about Woodlands?!

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It’s Move In Month! August is a huge move-in month here in Flagstaff, and we’re seeing it here in our community, too! We’re so happy to have you all joining our community, and look forward to serving our new residents and continuing to serve our current residents. This month, we’re focusing on ways to make your new community feel more like home.

There’s nothing scarier than moving to a new place. Whether you’re just moving out of your parents for the first time, moving across the country from all your friends, or simply relocating to a new apartment community, the big move is daunting more for the personal change than the change in location. But did you know there are a lot of easy ways to meet new people in your neighborhood? It just takes a little courage and a willingness to put yourself out there! Here are a few ideas to get you started!

1. Classmates and Coworkers

Whether you’re in Flagstaff for school or a new job, there’s no doubt some of the first people you’ll meet after your move are your new classmates and coworkers. So why not reach out to them? Suggest a study group. Invite your coworkers to hang out at a local restaurant or happy hour. As you get to know these people, pinpoint shared interests and begin forming connections based on those!

2. Welcome Mat

No doubt as you move into your new place you’ll run into at least a few of your neighbors. Say “hello” to anyone you pass in the community, whether it’s your next door neighbor, a neighbor on a nearby building, someone you pass at the mailboxes, or that other late night laundry washer. Don’t be afraid to be the first to make introductions, and create a sense of openness and welcome that will in turn encourage your new neighbors to reach out to you.

3. Surf the Web

Not too long ago we shared tips on using social media sites to meet new people. While it can feel a little awkward, there are plenty of helpful sites that will get you out into your new neighborhood meeting people in no time. Check out Meetup.com, where you can find a ton of great groups based on shared interests that meet weekly or more right where you live!

4. Get Furry

We know this kind of falls into the same circle as “using your little brother/sister to pick up a date” but … come on, everybody loves a new furry neighbor. Take your dog to the dog park or walk him around property. Hang out with your cat and let her meet your neighbors. Ask someone in the neighborhood to share their best tips on keeping all that animal fur off the carpet and your furniture. Who knows … maybe your puppies new best friend will lead you to your new best friend.

5. Be “That Guy/Girl”

We all know “That Guy” who we always run into at the bookstore, or “That Girl” who always sits at the end of our favorite bar. Become that person by finding your favorite restaurant or shop and joining the crowd of regulars! Don’t be afraid to accept that invite into a conversation. Ask the other person you always see there how long they’ve been coming to this new favorite spot of yours, and what else they love about your new town. And remember, you can become “That Guy/Girl” right here … once you start running into the same people at the laundry room or fitness center, spark conversation! Grab your morning coffee and hang out in a common area, and be “That Guy/Girl” who makes anybody else who joins you feel welcome!

Remember: A night in with Netflix may seem like an ideal way to spend your evenings, but you’ll never meet new people that way! Accept invitations to hang out. Ask to borrow a cup of sugar, and be willing to lend out your toolbox. And don’t forget, we’ve already made it a little easier for you to meet your neighbors! Our awesome CARES Team provides a number of fun and free events every month that you can easily join in, and that present a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbors and make friends right where you live!
 

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