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Time is one of those things we never seem to have enough of, but with a few small adjustments in our habits and schedule, we can make room for more things that bring joy and fulfillment to our lives in our apartments or out and about in Williamsville, NY. Time Management Tips Map out your schedule. Having a schedule for a regular day or week may seem excessive, but figuring out what you have on your plate is the first step to accomplishing all you need to accomplish stress-free. Stay aware of your deadlines, responsibilities, and habits by putting them down on paper (or on your phone). Then you can have a visual for where you can fit in other things and move tasks around to accommodate unexpected happenings Prioritize getting a good night’s sleep. Going to bed and waking up earlier than you’re used to may seem like you’re cutting into valuable time you need in the evening to do whatever you usually do (whether that’s finishing up on late-night assignments or catching up on social media), but prioritizing sleep will give you the energy you need to wake up on the right side of the bed each day. And having a good morning is an important way to conquer your tasks efficiently. This will ultimately open up more time in your schedule, so do what you need to do to get to sleep on time. Include fun and relaxation time in your schedule. A key to managing your time and getting things done is to not wear yourself out. You could, hypothetically, schedule all sorts of tasks and to-do list items into every minute of your day, but that’s just going to stress you out, especially when you can’t accomplish everything. So learn to say no to tasks that aren’t as important as the ones you have on your plate. Delegate certain recurring tasks to certain days of the week so you can focus on accomplishing that when the day comes and then put it out of your mind when the time for that activity is up. This will help you work smarter and harder when it’s necessary, which keeps your head clear for managing the rest of your time. And just as you should prioritize sleep for your physical and emotional well-being, you should prioritize fun and relaxation, too. You deserve a break, so take it easy and know that you can handle it! What are your best time management tips? Share your thoughts with the rest of our Renaissance Place Apartments community by leaving a comment. Good luck!  

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  The summer is not over yet, but you may be running out of ideas for summer fun. We’re here to help with some suggestions for summer traditions to keep you going strong for the rest of the season. Whether you hang out in your Renaissance Place Apartment or head out to explore Williamsville, we think this list of activities can be helpful when you need something to do.   Hiking. Hiking is a great way to get exercise and fresh air. Being in nature can also do great things for your mood and your health. Bring along a friend and go hiking in WNY this month.   Fishing. Here’s another great way to get outside and breathe in the fresh air. Here’s the 101 on fishing if you’ve never been. Buy a used fishing pole and get started on a hobby that can last your whole life.   Reading. If you’ve never been a reader, give it another go. Find something that interests you. Maybe you were forced to read books that weren’t interesting to you and you haven’t picked up a book since. Read a variety of genres and find something new!   Playing the guitar. Tune into your musical side and start playing the guitar. Find a local class or find YouTube tutorials to get started.   Cooking. A hobby that’ll always be worth it, cooking is a great thing to learn. Learn some cooking basics if you don’t cook often and hit the kitchen.   Canning food. Canning food can save you money and help you to preserve food for a longer period of time than what you’ll typically get out of a food. Learn the basics of canning and get started.   Coloring . Coloring can be for adults, too. You can find all kinds of adult coloring books online. Find one that interests you. It’ll help you to relax and forget about your everyday worries.   DIY projects. The internet is full of DIY projects from all kinds of blogs. Start making decor items, refurbishing furniture, and doing all kinds of other fun crafts and projects.   Playing board games. Board games can be a lot of fun, and they are a great excuse to get together with family and friends. Find some games you enjoy and start playing.   What are your favorite summer traditions? Are there places in Western New York you go every summer without fail? Activities that make the summer complete? Share your favorites in the comments. Thanks for reading our post today!  

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Games for the Great Outdoors-image

  Welcome back to the Renaissance Place Apartments Blog! In our last month’s post, we shared some tasty recipes for grilled cheese — we hope you were able to try some of them. Today, we’re offering suggestions for outdoor games for summertime fun. Try some of these games at your next barbecue or when you visit the park here in Williamsville, NY.   Quoits — Popular with soldiers in ancient Greece and Rome, quoits became one of the original five events in the Greek pentathlon. Since quoits requires little equipment, it became a favorite pastime among peasants during the Middle Ages. Did you know that it’s a staple of backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and camping trips? Played with rings and a stake , you’ll find Quoits very similar to horseshoes.   Croquet — Croquet can be played by two or four players. The object of the game is to hit your ball through a course of six hoops in the correct sequence and then back, finishing by hitting them against the center peg. Whoever completes the course first wins. It is easily portable, which makes it perfect for taking along on a picnic at the park.   Tag Games — Who would think that running around chasing others could be so much fun? Take a step back to your childhood and get a group together to play a game of tag. We found this awesome resource that has three pages of tag game variations.   Bocce — Also called lawn bowling, bocce has been around for ages. This game is easily played in any grassy area. Players take turns bowling brightly colored balls in an attempt to get closest to the jack (marker) ball. Amazon has a variety of bocce games to choose from for purchase.   Giant Jenga — This classic stacking game goes outdoors. Having the right strategy is important, as well as Tetris skills. There are commercial varieties available, but if you are interested in building your own, Home Depot offers these easy to follow instructions .   We hope you enjoy trying out some of these games this summer! What are your favorite summer-time outdoor games? Share with our apartment community in the comments!  

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DIY Mother's Day Cards-image

  Mother’s Day is coming up on May 13th. We want to help you celebrate with some ideas for DIY Mother’s Day cards on the Renaissance Place Apartment Blog. However you note the day, we hope you have a great month here in Williamsville, NY.   DIY: Mother's Day Card With Flowers from Lovely Clusters We love this pretty and very simple card. It requires these supplies: colored paper, a blank envelope and card, ribbon, a pen, a pencil, scissors, and a hot glue gun with glue sticks.   DIY: Watercolor Mother’s Day Card from Adventures in Making These watercolor cards are so beautiful and are sure to make your mom smile. They take some detail and patience, but it will be worth it! To make one of these cards you’ll need a ruler, a pencil, an eraser, watercolor paper, a paintbrush, and watercolors.   DIY Mother’s Day Cut Out Card from She Makes a Home This card is a perfect way to share your love. Be sure to pick out your favorite childhood photo with your mom to put inside the card. To make this card you’ll need cardstock, a pencil, a craft knife, an eraser, your photo, a calligraphy pen or marker, and an envelope.   DIY String Art Flower Cards from Hello, Wonderful This card is easy enough for a kid to make, so we think it’s perfect for the person who may feel a little less crafty. To make these cards you’ll need cardstock, scissors, a pencil, yarn, a thick needle, a flower template, pom poms, and glue.   Mother’s Day Card with Origami Letters from Zakka Life These origami cards are so fun to make and will be perfect to give to your mom this month. To make this card you’ll need three-inch by three-inch origami paper, glue dots, cardstock, and a ruler. That’s it!   Be sure to include a heartfelt note or letter about why you love and appreciate your mom with your card. Include specifics about what she taught you, favorite memories, and things you learned from her.  

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