A Turkey Bowl Thanksgiving 

Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving marks the return of wonderful time-honored traditions. From gathering ‘round the table with the warmth of friends and loved ones to devouring that delicious holiday spread, it’s no wonder why it’s considered a favorite among American citizens. Another heralded custom on this day? Playing (or watching) football! The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl is a classic event that goes almost as far back as the first Thanksgiving.

Two National Favorites Combine

It all started in 1869 in Philadelphia, PA, just six years after Turkey Day #1, when The Young American Cricket Club and the Germantown Cricket Club played a noteworthy match against each other on the date. This would soon start forming as a trend in another prominent city: New York! The Princeton team would compete against Yale’s on Thanksgivings from 1876 to 1881. It was clear to see that having football on the holiday wasn’t leaving anytime soon. Finally, in 1882, the Intercollegiate Football Association made the match official, and the rest is history. Today, “Turkey Bowls” are a staple of this country’s culture, as American as apple pie. But where did that term come from? Well, when high school leagues started to name their matches after that deliciously prepared bird, Turkey Bowl it became!

A Can’t-Miss It Event

With the NFL hosting three exciting matches this November 28th, you truly won’t have any trouble finding football games to watch on Thanksgiving! Tune in throughout the day, perhaps while you wait for that beautiful bird to finish cooking, or while recovering from a food-induced coma after tucking into dinner together with family. This year, it’s the Chicago Bears v. Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills v. Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints v. Atlanta Falcons. Check out what time the matches are airing beforehand so you can catch all your favorite teams!

Make the Turkey Bowl Your Own!

While watching from the comfort of the sofa is very cozy, sometimes enjoying football with real fanatics can up the feelings of Thanksgiving togetherness. Luckily, the sports bar scene around Union City, CA is sure to be brimming. Check out this list for a selection of neighborhood dives that’ll be open on the holiday. There, you can sip a beer (or two!), indulge in some pub fare, and make some new friends! Rather throw a Turkey Bowl of your own? Why not organize a community game at a local park close to home? That way, you can spread some togetherness and good-natured competition with your neighbors at The Union Flats!

 

If you’re not sure what day is Thanksgiving 2019, be sure to keep November 28th posted up. Whether you prefer to watch the pros duke it out from your living room, on a barstool with some brews, or decide to toss the pigskin yourself with friendly residents, you might just feel a little closer to the American roots of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Celebrate Halloween Near Your Union City Apartments

This year, do you already have something in the works for you to have a fantastic Halloween? If not, worry not. There are plenty of things going on around your apartments in Union City. Even if you are new to the area, the short list below should provide some insight on some fun, low-cost things you and/or your family or loved ones can do to make the most out of October 31st! Here are some ideas:
• Check to see if your apartments in Union City are hosting something special! In this case, you wouldn’t even have to go far to celebrate and you’d get the opportunity to know your neighbors.
• Go to your local party store for some inspiration. Perhaps you can host a Halloween-inspired party to entertain all of your friends and invite some of the people who live right by you! For tips on how to have an awesome Halloween party, click here.
• Go on Eventbrite and type in the name of your city or your area code to find events that are going on that are closest to you. This is a great way to figure out what’s going on out there so that you make some solid plans.
Hopefully, this short bullet point list gave you some insight into what you need to do to celebrate October 31st the best way possible. Now there’s no excuse on simply staying in! That being said, do you have any leads on what to do this Halloween near your Union City apartments? If so, write them in the comments below to share with fellow neighbors or those who may be visiting. Make sure you get out there and do something this year! You deserve to have fun with all the hard work that you do. And take your friends and family out with you!

Add Some Fragrance to Your Union City Apartments

When people think about decorating their apartments, they usually focus on sight instead of the other four senses. Why is that? It’s just as important to live in a place where the ambiance has comforting sounds and smells as well. This year, as you transition from summer to fall, consider filling your apartments with flowers that provide you with a comforting fragrance. Your Union City apartments will come to life as you bring in flowers and nurture them while they nurture you.

There are quite a few ways you can go when it comes to fragrance for your apartments. These flowers require their own maintenance rituals, which you can find online. They are a wonderful way to bring some much-needed life and soul into your apartment. And depending on which scent you decide on, it can set the entire ambiance for what you’re trying to go for.

For instance, if you want a scent that’s fragrance will leave you feeling refreshed and less anxious, then lavender is a good way to go. Lavender is notorious for having a great impact on one’s mental health and nerves. If you’re looking for something a bit more stimulating, having the smell of a citrus flower can be more beneficial. In fact, if you work from your Union City apartments, it can be something that helps you get your work done. Finally, if you’re looking for a smell that overpowers all and leaves you with a sense of purity, gardenia might be the best way to go.

When decorating apartments, most people get so fixated on what it looks like that they forget the other senses that truly help create a home. Which fragrant flower will you choose to bring the best out of your Union City apartments? You’d be surprised in what change of mood and attitude it can bring for you as well.

Go Green in Your Union City Apartments

Maybe it’s been on your mind, but you just haven’t gotten around to it. Have you been interested in making some environmentally conscious decisions in your Union City apartments to reduce your carbon footprint? If so, there are actually quite a few things you can do to help the environment, all the while saving a couple bucks (or more!) on your utility bill. Here are some tips of things to go green at your Union City apartments:

1. Avoid buying plastic/Styrofoam cups and utensils to use as dishes and use real dishes instead. After all, the smaller the pile of trash you create is, the smaller footprint you leave on earth and the less amount you contribute to piles of garbage that may eventually get dumped in the ocean.
2. Try growing your own seasoning or fruits and vegetables. Even in your apartments, you’re allowed to bring in little pots that you can have in a section and monitor with the right amount of light and water in order to grow healthy things for yourself. This will emit good CO2 in your department, save you money on groceries and bags/trash/gas associated with groceries, and could encourage fellow visitors in your apartments to do the same.
3. As mentioned briefly above, be conscientious of how you use and abuse your utilities. Use natural light whenever possible and make sure that lights and fans are turned off if you aren’t in a room. Although it could be tempting to put the AC on at an extreme setting to keep the house cool, try opening windows and using other alternatives to block the sun out of where you live to keep your house cool.

Do you have any tips on going green in your Union City apartments? If so, please share them in the comment section below.

Summer Events Happening Near Your Union City Apartments

Isn’t it crazy how fast the year has flown by? Are you looking for something fun to do this summer without spending too much money or traveling too far? Luckily, there are lots of summer events happening near your Union City apartments. Whether it’s an art event you think you’d like to go to or a farmer’s market, there are plenty of activities going on that you’ll have a blast attending solo or with friends and family. You should take advantage of the great weather this July in Union City and if you have to, force yourself to get out of your apartments, change your routine, and see what’s out there. Here are some things you can consider doing in Union City.

1. Check out your local farmer’s market and see if you can stock up on some healthy foods while mingling with members of your community. See if you find a particular vendor that appeals to you, and then make it a weekly habit of going to them for their product/service.

2. Look up bigger scale events that are happening in or around Union City on Eventbrite. This is a great site that simply allows you to type in your zip code and the type of event you’re interested in going to, and then you’ll be able to filter things out for yourself.

3. Go with a group of friends to do some karaoke at a local spot near Union City. According to YELP, here are the Top 10 places to do karaoke around Union City.

So what will you do to keep yourself entertained this summer? Don’t just stay inside and watch TV or be glued to social media- do something productive, such as creating new memories for yourself. Let’s make it a priority to make this summer- specifically, this July 2019- the best one you’ve had yet.

Summer Cooking in Your Union City Apartments

What are your goals this summer? Is one of them to eat a little healthier? If so, make use of your kitchen in your Union City apartments to change up your routine. Consider heading to your local farmer’s market, whether you do so alone or with friends and family, to stock up on some much-needed, fresh groceries. The great thing about the turn of the seasons is that there are so many new fruits and vegetables available for you to enjoy.
Here’s a list of some vegetables in season this summer: radishes, cucumber, beets, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, garlic, corn, and rhubarb.
And here’s a list of fruits in season this summer: apricots, plums, cherries, blackberries, nectarines, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, passion fruit, melon, lemons, and limes.

Here’s a terrific recipe you can use to cook grilled flank steak with summer relish:

Ingredients
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)

Relish
4 large ears sweet corn, husks removed
4 green onions
2 medium tomatoes
1 poblano pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
Mix garlic, salt, rosemary, and oil; rub over both sides of steak. Let stand at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, brush corn, onions, tomatoes, and poblano with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are charred and tender, turning occasionally.
Grill steak, covered, over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes. When corn is cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs; place in a large bowl. Remove skin and seeds from tomatoes and poblano. Chop onions, tomatoes, and poblano; add to bowl. Gently stir in avocado, vinegar, salt, and remaining oil. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with relish.

This summer, be sure use of your local farmer’s market so you can stock up on the freshest, healthiest produce there is. In addition, look at this site if you need ideas for inspiration when it comes to coming up with recipes for your delicious produce. So now that’s TWO summer activities you can enjoy near your apartments in Union City you can visit a local farmer’s market and you can attempt a new healthy recipe from home. What will you do to make the most out of this summer?

Fun Things to do in Your Union City Apartments

Are you tired of sitting at home in front of your laptop or TV? If so, consider changing things up and hanging out at one of Union City’s cool spots. There are several things you can do this spring to have a good time and really see what your city has to offer. If you need some inspiration, here are some leads on places to have a good time at in Union City.

1. Go to your local movie theater and watch a new flick with a friend
2. Get some quality writing done at your local coffee shop
3. Sign up for a guest pass to try out a new gym. Who knows, you may like it, and summer’s just around the corner anyway.
4. Treat yourself to a fine dining restaurant in your city.
5. Check to see that there aren’t any museums you haven’t been to yet
6. Sign up for something you’ve never done before, for the sake of adventure, on Groupon
7. Join Meetup to make friends with people in your community and bond over common interests
8. Take a swim at your local pool
9. Cruise to your local bookstore
10. Visit a local farmers market.

These are just some of the exciting things you can do in your city to change things up a bit. Do you have any other ideas?

Creative Projects in Your Union City Apartments

This spring, give yourself the opportunity to alleviate some stress by starting some new creative projects. Perhaps you’ve been in the same routine for quite a while, and you just need an opportunity to break out of it. Here are some things you can do to stimulate that creative side of your brain within your apartments in Union City:

1. Download GarageBand, a free app that allows you to create songs on your own on your iPhone or Mac computer. If you’ve been feeling particularly inspired by music lately, this is something you should definitely check out.

2. Plan a trip to your local art store, stock up on painting supplies, and allocate a small corner of your apartment to paint. If you need inspiration, browse Pinterest for tons of DIYs and other projects.

3. Write a movie. Download Celtx, a free app that you can use on your computer or phone to begin writing your very own screenplay. Make sure to have a solid outline for a beginning, middle, and end. For an idea of what’s topping the charts, check the streaming ranking at Rotten Tomatoes.

There are so many creative ways or more to stay busy in your apartments and stimulate that right side of your brain that you probably don’t let run as wild as you should. Who knows- perhaps you could create something great!

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Apartments in Union City

Are you looking forward to the change of seasons? If so, consider doing some spring cleaning beforehand to ameliorate the possibility of allergies and to just have a sense of freshness in your apartments. Spring cleaning is more than just the physical act itself, it’s also about sorting through your life to determine what is necessary and what is not.

That being said, one spring cleaning tip would be to “think minimalism”. Get rid of anything you deem excessive by donating it to the Goodwill, the Salvation Army, or even a friend in need.

Another spring cleaning tip would be to do a very deep clean of your apartments. If it’s a task that you find too daunting, consider finding a house keeper or using the app Task Rabbit to have someone certified to do the work for you.

If you plan on tackling spring cleaning yourself, then make yourself a little playlist on Spotify or YouTube to motivate yourself through the work.
For other useful spring cleaning tips, check out this helpful website. Try not to see spring cleaning as something daunting or boring, but rather meditative, productive, and useful. What will you start with first this year when it comes to spring cleaning?

Watch the Big Game Around Your Apartments in Union City

“To me, football is so much about mental toughness, it’s digging deep, it’s doing whatever you need to do to help a team win and that comes in a lot of shapes and forms.” – Tom Brady

With the Big Game approaching in the next few days, it’s time to think about how you’re going to watch it. Will you enjoy this 49th modern-era National Football League championship game inside the comforts of your Union City apartments or take an Uber to a local bar instead?

The Big Game is scheduled for February 3, 2019 and it will decide the league champion for the 2018 NFL season. As of September 19, 2018, it was reported that Maroon 5 is supposed to perform during the halftime show, though neither the NFL nor Maroon 5 have confirmed the reports. Regardless, it should be a good time, as the halftime show usually is.

Either way, it’s a fun opportunity to get friends and family together while you bond over a common team. If you decide to stay in your apartments in Union City, consider serving one of these delicious appetizers to really get your guests going. After all, you’re going to need a lot of energy to watch the game and cheer for your favorite team.