How to Handle the Working Remotely Transition

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Made the switch to a remote work environment recently? The transition to a work from home routine can seem jarring without the right preparations. Here are some ways you can take charge of the situation to make working remotely work in your favor while living at Buckingham Place!

 

Create Space for a Home Office in Your Apartment

 

Now that you’re working from home, your office can technically be centered in your cozy bedroom. Don’t fall for the trap! Working in the same place you sleep can negatively affect your rest. Instead, create your own home office in your apartment. Here are some suggestions on how to get organized. If possible, try to move your home office next to a sunny window. The sunlight will do a great job of boosting your mood. For an added breath of fresh air, set up shop on your private patio/balcony!

 

Make a New Work from Home Schedule

 

Without the structure of the time clock, it can be easy to lose track of your daily routine. Sticking to a new remote work schedule can help you feel more structured. Keeping up with a simple schedule of waking up at the same time, getting dressed in fresh clothes every morning, and having a planner are all great suggestions! If you need some more pointers on creating a remote work schedule, check out this helpful article.

 

Remember to Take Breaks When Needed

 

It’s also important not to overwork yourself while you’re working from home. While there may be more free time in the day, your mental and physical health need some love too! By taking your full lunch hour, breaking to stretch, and placing a cap on the hours you work in a day, you’ll feel a lot healthier. And if you’re using your laptop more often, be sure to implement the 20-20-20 rule to reduce strain on your eyes.

 

With these tips, the remote work transition will be a lot more smooth! How are you planning on curating your work from home experience? Let us know in the comments!

 

Being an Active Citizen While Living in Des Plaines

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Just moving into Buckingham Place Apartments? Welcome to the community, both here and in Des Plaines, IL! If you’re looking for ways to support your new neighborhood but don’t know how, you’re in luck. Here are some suggestions to get involved while living in Des Plaines, from the comfort of your home!

 

Virtually Check Out Your Local Library in Des Plaines

 

The local library is a place of positivity and growth in every community. Offering a quiet place to study, learn, and gain skills, public libraries deserve protection and support. The local library in Des Plaines conveniently offers a wide-reaching e-library on top of the brick-and-mortar location. Click here for access to countless books, magazines, movies and so much more.

 

Order Food Delivery in Des Plaines to Support Local Restaurants

 

The heart and soul of a community are best reflected in the local restaurant scene. The mom and pop eateries that line the streets of Des Plaines are no exception. If you’re craving Japanese eats, look to BluFish Sushi Bistro. Featuring simple and signature rolls, as well as a number of hot dishes, the fresh flavors of BluFish are sure to satisfy every palate. Order food delivery in Des Plaines through Doordash for a delicious way to give back!

 

Stay Posted With Local News in Des Plaines

 

The best way to be an active citizen? By staying informed with local news coverage! Unlike mainstream media sources that offer only generalized reporting, local newspapers and journals provide a more in-depth and personalized angle to issues surrounding your own neighborhood. The Daily Herald is a great independent source to follow! Click here for the latest local news in Des Plaines, and consider showing additional support with a subscription.

 

No matter how you decide to, giving back to the community while living in Des Plaines is sure to feel rewarding. How are you planning on being involved while at home? Let us know in the comments!

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks for Your Des Plaines Apartments

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Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks for Your Des Plaines Apartments

This spring cleaning season, it is not only about tiding up your living spaces, it is also about restoring and cleaning housewares and appliances. If done properly you will be able to save a lot of money, and even save family heirlooms! This spring season, we have some great eco-friendly remedies that will add a fresh touch to your Des Plaines apartments kitchen!

It’s That Time Again

Spring cleaning means not only focusing on your living quarters, but your kitchenware and appliances as well. Having shiny appliances and pots and pans will increase the tidy look that we are trying to achieve. This is especially true if you have your pots and pans hanging above your stove or displayed anywhere about your kitchen.

Green Tips and Tricks

Fortunately, we have an all-natural and earth-friendly mixture that you can make, using things you already have in your kitchen cupboard! This spring cleaning season is all about going green! If you have ever experienced the pain of a burnt frying pan, especially a newly purchased one, we have great news! We have a solution, chemical-free, that will cut your scrubbing time by half. Plus, it will ensure you get to keep your pans!

For this project, you will simply need 1 cup of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, and a scouring pad.

First, place the pan on your stovetop and fill the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of water. Next, add the vinegar and bring the pan to a boil. At this point, your pan should be looking cleaner already. Remove the pan from the heat and add the baking soda. At this point, expect some fizzling up of the mixture! Make sure you do this step above a sink for any spillage.

Next, empty the pan and use the scour it with your scour tool, if you must, it is okay to add some dry baking soda for this step.

For any stubborn areas, add water to the baking soda (making a paste) and leave on the area for 30 minutes. Next, simply clean the pan as normal and ta-da! Your pan will be good as new.

Spring Cleaning the Green Way

It is important to adopt all-natural remedies when dealing with kitchen or bathroom items. In this manner, we avoid having toxic and harsh chemicals in places we do not wish them to be!

Do you have any toxic free chemical solutions that you like? Let us know in the comments!

A Rainy Day in Your Des Plaines Apartments

A Rainy Day in Your Des Plaines Apartments

A Rainy Day in Your Des Plaines Apartments

You wake up in great spirits prepared to tackle the day when all of a sudden, you hear the soft rumblings (or maybe not so soft rumblings) of thunder in the distance! Great, another rainy day in the books. The last thing you want to do is go frolicking about in the rain. What to do? Instead of completely throwing in the towel, overcast skies are a perfect cue to round up your friends and head over to your chic Des Plaines apartments Game Room!

Things to Do in Your Apartment on a Rainy Day

Who says a rainy day has to be gloomy? If you are looking for things to do in your apartment on a rainy day, head over to your apartment’s Game Room. If having a fun-filled and entertaining day is the goal, this is just the place. With a game room like this, you will be having fun long after the sun comes up!

Billiards, Shuffleboard, and Foosball!

The game room comes fully equipped with a billiards table, a foosball table, and shuffleboard! Finally, you can show off your puck gliding skills. Next, hop on over to the foosball table. It’s finally time to show your roommate who truly reigns supreme.

The Game Room comes furnished with ample seating space, ideal for a few card games. A round of Poker, Black Jack, or Crazy Eights may be in order. In this case, the more friends you can round up, the merrier.

Let The Games Begin!

The next time the skies are dark and gloomy, we’ve got the perfect remedy for rainy day blues. There is plenty of fun to be had.

Which do you prefer: shooting a couple rounds of pool, foosball, or shuffleboard? Share with us and let us know in the comments!