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Trick or Treat! Halloween is a few days away and we know most people are in a panic to create a last-minute costume. No matter your level of creativity, we’ve made a list of a few easy costume ideas for all ages and even a few suggestions for pets. Read below for some creative (and easy) Halloween costume suggestions!
Costume: Gumball Machine
What you’ll need:
Multicolor pom poms
A black/white top
Red skirt/pants (the gumball machine)
Black felt (the 25-cent coin slot)
Glue gun and sticks
Steps: Hot glue the pom poms to the shirt to create the “gumball” portion. Use the felt to cut out and create the 25-cent slot. Glue the “money slot” on the red skirt/pants to create the “machine/stand” portion.
Costume: Harry Potter
What you’ll need:
Red and gold striped scarf
Black, round, glasses
Red face paint
Black robe
Steps: Draw a lightening bolt shaped scar on forehead. Throw on the robes, scarf, and glasses, and poof! You’re a Hogwarts legend.
Costume: Holy Guacamole
What you’ll need:
Green t-shirt
Printed photos of avocados
Angel wings
Halo
Steps: Glue printed photos of avocados to a green shirt. Add angel attire and now you’re the puniest person at the party.
Costume: Bunch of Grapes
What you’ll need:
Black t-shirt
Black pants
A pack of purple balloons
Tape or hot glue
Steps: Tape or glue inflated purple balloons to your neutral under clothes. For an added detail, wear a green beanie to create a grape stem.
The anti-costume: Error 404
Steps: Find a local t-shirt screen printer or draw on a t-shirt “Error 404 Costume Not Found.” This is a snarky and minimal effort costume for even the most last minute of decisions.
Owner/Pet costume: Vendor and Hotdog
What you’ll need:
Red apron
White shirt
Chef hat
Doggie hotdog costume
Owner/Pet costume: Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf
What you’ll need:
Red fabric/hood
A basket of goodies
If your pup’s ears aren’t ferocious enough, add large black fluffy ears to mimic a wolf.
We hope our suggestions sparked your imagination and that you can pull together an easy and creative Halloween costume. Have a safe and spooky Halloween!
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The biggest benefit of renting instead of owning is the financial aspect of renting. The fact is that rent is generally cheaper than a mortgage. In addition to an overall lower monthly payment, upkeep and utilities are lower due to less square footage.
Maintenance
When renting, maintenance is taken care of, making this a financial benefit and a timesaver. No worrying about watering the lawn or shoveling snow and no stress over a clogged sink or broken air conditioner. Fixing these items in an apartment is easy, because it’s someone else’s problem!
Community
A sense of community is an underrated benefit to apartment living and being steps away from neighbors can provide an excellent atmosphere for creating life-long connections. Some complexes even regularly host resident events to encourage community engagement.
Amenities
Unlike houses, apartment complexes are often built with amenities on-site such as clubhouses, pools, and fitness centers. Some apartment communities offer discounts to local gyms, shops, and restaurants as an added resident perks program.
Size and Style
Apartment units are built for convenience. Often, apartments are spacious but not overly large. They are built to be functional while the personal touches and décor are in your hands.
Short-term
When looking for short-term living options, renting is by far the superior option. Buying a house is a much longer time commitment and is a major life decision. Whether you are working on your credit score, saving up funds, or slowly preparing for the responsibility of owning a home, an apartment is the best option in the meantime.
Savings
Renting is the perfect time to invest in a long-term future. While spending less on your living arrangements, this is an ideal time to save extra earnings.
Lower Responsibility
Homeownership comes with stresses and responsibilities that you can avoid entirely if you rent. Homeowners must deal with up-keep, unexpected damages and replacements far more than a renter would.
Accessibility
One of the major perks of apartment home living is the convenient proximity to everything you need. Apartments are much more likely to be located in communities that offer shopping, restaurants, art galleries, parks and more as opposed to a house that is tucked away in a neighborhood.
Convenience, cost, and safety are just a few of the unbeatable perks of choosing to rent an apartment home instead of owning a house. When considering the options, we hope that you can find a place you are proud to call home.
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Holly has a son, Jack (11), and daughter, Macy (9). She’s usually the one taking all of the pictures but does love Snapchat and selfies! She loves her Wheaten Terrier, Daisy, flamingos, painting, decorating and hanging out at the pool.
Walt Kuebler – Maintenance Supervisor
In Walt’s free time, he is an avid fisherman and loves to camp – in any kind of weather. He enjoys cooking, and if you are lucky, you might get to try some of his famous salmon dip!
Stacey Cress – Assistant Property Manager
Stacey has professionally taught horseback riding lessons for eight years. She likes to read, and her favorite authors are James Patterson and Nora Roberts. This time of year, you can find her enjoying a campfire!
Ashley Martin – Leasing Consultant
Ashley loves to golf, even though she’s awful at it. Her seven-year-old daughter is her best friend. Ashley is terribly afraid of heights (thankfully Mosaic isn’t a high-rise!), and she’s the biggest Beastie Boys fan you'll ever meet!
Jason Gildemeister – Maintenance Technician
Jason enjoys watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite activities outdoors include kayaking and fishing. He loves to catch a movie, but mostly stays busy with the kid’s activities!
Rex – Resident Director
Rex is our onsite “resident director,” who enjoys the outdoors and staying active. He likes bike riding, dancing and spending time with his dog, Spike.
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