Put Them Into a Punch Bowl

Strawberry and watermelon punch with lime and tarragon provide the perfect way to enjoy the freshness of spring with a creative flair. This drink can easily be family-friendly or adults-only, and the recipe is great for those springtime picnics and potlucks!

Stock Up on Smoothie Ingredients

Strawberry smoothies start the day off right. After all, they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Add half a frozen banana to fortify the texture and provide your diet with an added bit of potassium. A little bit of milk supports your daily intake of calcium while the thickness of the smoothie keeps your belly full until it's time for your mid-morning snack!

Enliven a Lighthearted Lunch

Salads are a healthy way to keep the microwave-meal blues away, but not all lettuce is appetizing. If your salad doesn't have some sensational elements, you're likely to skip it in favor of the drive-thru soon enough. To avoid this midday-meal pitfall, make sure you're arming your lunch bag with a salad that stands out above the competition. This strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing serves as an awesome accompaniment to sandwiches, or you can add diced chicken to create an entree-sized dish.

Set It Up with Salmon

Salmon is an energy-providing food source that contains potassium, vitamin B12, and ample amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that are good for plenty of different parts of the body. Your brain, joints, and heart can all benefit from the beauty of salmon. When you top it with a flavorful garnish that's comprised of strawberries and rhubarb, your taste buds will thank you, too. To get the most out of this meal, serve it with a side of quinoa.

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Pumpkin Tower Centerpiece

For this pumpkin tower centerpiece, you’ll need three or four of those miniature pumpkins you can find at your local grocery store this time of year. You’ll also need some spray varnish and a handful of wooden skewers. Choose an assortment of mini pumpkins in various colors. Wash and dry thoroughly; then, spray with varnish. Allow to dry overnight. Next, experiment with stacking the pumpkins in ascending order, with the largest one on the bottom. Once you have decided upon your formation, skewer the bottom pumpkin at three points along a circular path around the stem. Snip off the skewer points just enough so that the next pumpkin can rest on them. Repeat this process with the remaining pumpkins. Use as a table centerpiece at your next family function.

Golden Pine Cones

Collect pine cones in a variety of sizes. At home, soak them overnight in boiling water; then, set them out to dry overnight. Once they are completely dried, spray with gold metallic paint. To make the arrangement even more attractive, consider spritzing the pine cones with cinnamon essential oil spray. Arrange in a large wooden bowl along with some fresh whole nuts.

Autumn Spray

For this project, you’ll need some autumn leaves, a window box and some faux vines from the local craft store. You’ll also need some jute string, which you can acquire from a nursery or a craft store. In your apartment home, lay out all your supplies. Wrap the jute string all the way around and up and down the window box until it is fully covered. Secure with a knot. Arrange the faux vines inside the window box. Use a glue gun to affix the colorful autumn leaves to the vines in a natural fashion. Place the finished window box in front of a window or on your kitchen counter.

When you live in such a beautiful place as Denver, it’s easy to find outdoor inspiration to decorate your apartment in the fall. For more information about The Apartments at Denver Place or to view our floor plans in person, please contact us today.

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5 Tasty Coleslaw Ideas

1. Want coleslaw that’s refreshing? In the summertime, something fresh and cool inside your mouth is always welcome. Why not try coleslaw made with apple, celery, and fennel. Thinly sliced apple adds sweetness, thinly chopped celery adds a crunch, and sprinkled fennel imparts a bit of lightness. Mix these things into your own recipe or try bon appetit’s recipe.

2. Want coleslaw with a kick? Spicy and extra healthy is coleslaw made with kimchi. This spicy kimchi slaw recipe offers a lot of taste in each bite, from Sriracha sauce to seasoned rice vinegar to toasted sesame seeds. It goes well with a juicy hamburger right off the grill.

3. Want coleslaw that’s creamy and nicely paired with spicy barbecue? Try this creamy, cool coleslaw made with your traditional mayonnaise base and added sour cream and sugar to taste. It’s almost the same as what you ate as a kid.

4. Want some colorful slaw? This broccoli slaw pops with color. Using thinly sliced broccoli florets, currants, red onion, toasted almonds, and a traditional mayonnaise base, this slaw is easy, light, and delectable. You won’t feel guilty using the mayonnaise because of all the goodness that goes into it.

5. Want some grilled coleslaw? That’s right. If you’re going to a barbecue, why not grill the cabbage. This recipe is mouth-watering. Grilled cabbage freshened up with chopped parsley and orange zest and sweetened with a bit of sugar adds a twist to this summer coleslaw.

Display Your Slaw This Summer

All you need now is a gathering. There’s nothing better than spending quality fun with people you care about. If you don’t have a barbecue or party planned, host a small get-together yourself and let coleslaw be the main attraction.

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