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Fall Drink Recipes

Fall is here! What better way to embrace the fall season than with fall drink recipes? These drink recipes will be a hit all season long and throughout the holidays. Impress your guests, or just treat yourself, to these delicious drink recipes in your very own Acero Jensen Park home! Drunken Pumpkin Latte Ingredients 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided 3 tbsp. granulated sugar, divided 1 lemon wedge 1 1/2 c. boiling water 2 tbsp. espresso powder 2 tbsp. sugar 5 oz. RumChata 3 oz. pumpkin pie vodka Whipped cream, for garnish Directions Combine 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1 tablespoon sugar on a small plate. Rim two coffee mugs with the lemon wedge, then dip in sanding sugar and spice mixture; reserve remaining sugar and spice mixture. In a heatproof measuring cup or bowl, stir the espresso powder, the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and the remaining teaspoon of pumpkin spice into the boiling water until dissolved. Add the rumchata and vodka. Stir to combine. Pour into prepared mugs. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with some of the remaining sugar and spice mixtures. Apple Cider Mojitos Ingredients Ice Juice of 1 lemon ½ c. gold rum Apple cider Seltzer of your choice to top off Mint, for garnish Apple slices, for garnish Cinnamon sticks, for garnish Directions Fill 2 glasses with ice. Add the juice of half a lemon to each glass. Divide the rum between the two glasses, then fill ¾ of the way full with apple cider. Top each with a splash of seltzer and stir to combine. Garnish with mint, a cinnamon stick, and a slice of apple Pumpkin Spice White Russians Ingredients For the rim 1 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice 3 tbsp. Crushed graham crackers For the drink 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Kahlua 1 ½ oz. pumpkin spice creamer Cinnamon stick, for garnish Directions Make the rim: On a shallow plate, combine pumpkin pie spice and crushed graham crackers. Dip the edge of each glass in water, then into the mixture, coating the edge of each glass. Make the drink: Pour vodka and Kahlua into glasses filled with ice. Top with creamer. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. These drink recipes are sure to hit the spot! You can find more recipes just like these at Delish . Be sure to snap a picture of your fall concoction and tag us in it on Instagram and Facebook .

Best Bookstores in Vancouver WA

Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be! A great way to unwind in your Acero Jensen Park home is by reading your favorite books in your bedroom, living room, or balcony. Lucky for us, the Vancouver area has plenty of bookstores for you to choose from. Interstellar Overdrive Our closest bookstore, just 7 minutes from our community is Interstellar Overdrive. The bookstore is full of books and good prices. Whenever you visit the owners are always willing to help you find the perfect read. Rainbow West Christian Bookstore Rainbow West is an 11-minute drive from our community, located in the Vancouver Mall. There are tons of options to choose from and plenty of best-sellers are sold here. Rainbow West is also a great option if you are looking for any Christian reading material. Barnes & Noble One of the most popular bookstores with possibly the largest selection of books, and more, in our area, is only 11 minutes from our community. Barnes & Noble is a place where you are sure to find your favorite reads and then some. They are also the internet’s largest bookstore if you are not able to find what you are looking for in-store! I Like Comics Are you a comic fan? Founded in November 2010, I Like Comics is the place to go for new and vintage comic books, graphic novels, signed artwork, and other collectibles; just 10 minutes away from our community. The owners at I Like Comics will always help you find what you need and chat with you about your mutual love for comics. Birdhouse Books Birdhouse Books is a vintage and used bookstore in Downtown Vancouver, just 12 minutes from our community. They specialize in antiques, classics, philosophy, sci-fi fantasy, and poetry, but they have a diverse selection of other genres as well. Vintage Books Take a 14-minute drive to Vintage Books, an old-school, family-run bookstore specializing in used, collectible and rare volumes, plus new books and car manuals. They offer curbside pickup and shipping as well! When you visit you will find a knowledgeable and dedicated staff who are all passionate readers. Make a day of it and visit a few of these bookstores, or all of them, to stock up new reads. As the weather begins to change and we see more rainy days, a good book in your Acero Jensen Park apartment home will be the perfect rainy day activity.

Fall Cleaning & Organizational Refresh Checklist

Spring cleaning isn’t just for spring! As another season comes to an end and another one begins, it’s always a great idea to deep clean and reorganize. Fall cleaning is here and we highly recommend doing a deep clean of your Acero Jensen Park apartment home before life gets busy during the holiday season. We’ve compiled a cleaning and organizational checklist for you to use as a guide! Entryway Sweep floors Mop floors Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Clean door Clean doormat Kitchen/Dining Room Clean stovetop Clean oven Clean microwave Clean dishwasher Clean refrigerator Wipe drawers and shelves in refrigerator and freezer Discard old or expired food in cabinets, fridge and freezer Clear countertops and wipe down Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside Clean fridge/freezer seal Dust top of high surfaces Deodorizer and degrease the kitchen drain Wash dish rags and clean sponges Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Mop and/or floors Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats Clean light fixtures Dust blinds Dust curtain rods Clean windows and window sills Laundry Room Clean washing machine Clean dryer vent Clean lint trap Organize laundry supplies Bedrooms Wipe baseboards Donate unused clothing Organize closets Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets and bed skirts Vacuum carpets Flip mattress Dust blinds Dust curtain rods Clean window sills Wash windows Clean or vacuum curtains Mop of vacuum floorts Shampoo rugs or carpets Living Room Wash slipcovers Wash blankets and pillows Vacuum sofa and chairs Dust blinds Dust curtain rods Clean window sills Wash windows Clean or vacuum curtains Clean any fans Dust and clean lamp shades Dust electronics Dust and clean decor Sanitize remote controls Mop or vacuum floors Shampoo rugs or carpet Office Area Recycle unneeded paperwork Dust bookshelf Dust electronics Sanitize keyboard and mouse Throughout the Apartment Clean air vents/registers Clean light fixtures Replace light bulbs as needed Sanitize door handles Sanitize light switches Happy Fall cleaning everyone! You can always refer back to this blog post anytime you feel the need to do a deep clean of your apartment home.

Football Season is Here: Game Day Recipes

Credit: Caitlin Bensel Football season is here and we could not be more excited! Not only do you finally get to enjoy football season from the comfort of your very own Acero Jensen Park apartment home, but you also get to enjoy delicious snacks fresh from your kitchen. Football season is fun for everyone, whether you’re there for the game, the snacks, or both. We’ve found some delicious game-day recipes that you need to whip up this season! Rotel Sausage Dip Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces ground beef 8 ounces dry-cured Spanish chorizo, finely chopped 2 pounds processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed 2 (14-oz.) cans of diced tomatoes and green chilies (such as Rotel) ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Tortilla scoops, for serving Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and chorizo; cook, stirring often to crumble beef until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate lined with paper towels; drain 5 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker; stir in cheese, tomatoes-and-chiles, and crushed red pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH, stirring occasionally until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth about 1 hour. Turn slow cooker to WARM; serve with tortilla scoops. Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe Ingredients 8 ounces pre-shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups) 1 (5-oz.) pkg. mini pepperoni 3 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded (about ¾ cup), plus more for garnish ½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh garlic 2 (16-oz.) cans refrigerated biscuit dough 1 cup jarred marinara sauce, warmed Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Stir together mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl. Combine oil and garlic in a small bowl, and drizzle over the cheese mixture. Cut biscuits into quarters; add dough pieces to the cheese mixture, and toss gently to coat. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased nonstick Bundt pan, and bake in preheated oven until top is golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let the bread rest in the pan for about 5 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and garnish with additional Parmesan and basil. Serve with marinara sauce. We can’t wait to hear how all of your delicious game-day recipes turn out. You can find more of these game-day recipes at Southern Living . As always, after making these recipes be sure to snap a picture and share it with us on Instagram and Facebook .

Styling Your Bar Cart

Impress your guests with a stunning bar cart when they walk into your Acero Jensen Park apartment home. Bar carts are a great way to add extra storage for your liquor and liquor glassware in an appealing way! This bar cart styling formula is from Mallory Wackerman . Top Shelf On one side add something tall and sculpture-like. This could be a vase with greenery, a stylish lamp, or a decorative arch figurine. In the middle of the top shelf add your bar toolset for making your drinks. Some of those items might include a shaker, mixing glass, cocktail spoon, jigger, muddler, strainer, and opener. The middle should also include every day glasses and a citrus bowl. On the other side, include your most-used liquor bottles. You can put this liquor in decanters or not, the choice is yours! One thing to note is that you really want to create visual levels on the top shelf, that’s why one side has a tall piece, the middle is lower profile and the other side is your average height liquor bottles. Bottom Shelf On one side, add your tall extra and/or specialty liquor bottles. Put these on the opposite side of where your liquor bottles are on the top shelf. In the middle, add a serving tray with extra glassware on top plus a small candle. On the other side add a fun, tall sculptural decor piece, again to the opposite side that you added a tall sculpture-like piece on the top shelf. Creating levels on the bottom shelf is just as important as it is on the top shelf! It is visually appealing to have these different levels. Take a look at this photo so you can get a visual of how your styling should look! Source: Mallory Wackerman We can’t wait to see all of your bar carts! Once you’ve finished up styling yours, be sure to snap a picture and share it with us on Instagram and Facebook .

Museums in Vancouver WA

Source: Fort Vancouver via Clark County Today There is something special in knowing and understanding the history behind the place that you live! And you can inform yourself of our regions history right here in Vancouver, Washington at the various museums right here! Clark County Historical Museum The Clark County Historical Museum is a deep dive into Clark County’s past, present and future. This museum has collected and preserved over 60,000 items of local historical significance and uses those treasures to inform people about this region's heritage and its importance in their daily lives. The purpose behind this museum is to understand the past so we can build a better future! Fort Vancouver National Historic Site The Vancouver National Historic Site was the center of political, cultural, and commercial activities in the Pacific Northwest. When American immigrants arrived in the Oregon Country during the 1830s and 1840s, Fort Vancouver provided them with essential supplies to begin their new settlements. Now, the 366-acre Vancouver National Historic Reserve, established in 1996, protects historically significant historical areas. Pearson Air Museum The Pearson Air Museum holds a lot of history in our area. This historical landmark went from the Vancouver Barracks to a Spruce Mill during WWI to the Vancouver Barracks Aerodrome and finally the Pearson Air Field. While Pearson Airfield was decommissioned by the Army Corps at the end of WWII, it remains in service as a municipal airfield. We highly recommend visiting this museum to learn the in-depth history behind it. Wendel Museum of Animal Conservation The Wendel Museum of Animal Conservation is a collection of animals displayed from all around the world. This museum provides an opportunity for people to learn about the important role hunters play in conserving wildlife and their habitats. You will be informed on wildlife organizations and their role in conservation, the importance of sustainable ecosystems, basic land management for ecosystem health and biological diversity, the variety of wildlife existing today and threats to wildlife that exist today! While these are only the Museums in Vancouver, there is so much more to learn about our region's history in places like the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. St. Helens, the Lewis and Clark Trail, State Park and National Park. When you visit any of these local Vancouver museums, be sure to snap a picture and share it with us on Instagram and Facebook .