5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Your Apartment

Lake Oswego ApartmentEach year we make a list of resolutions, planning a fresh start to the new year. And chances are, by the time February comes, we have broken these resolutions. Do not despair, these five resolutions for your Lake Oswego apartment are easy to keep!

Deep Clean Your Lake Oswego Apartment

A new year is a perfect time to do a deep clean of your Lake Oswego apartment. Take it room by room and focus on those areas that you skip during your regular cleaning routine.

In the kitchen, clean out the refrigerator and pantry, carefully removing shelves and drawers. In your bathroom wipe down all faucets and doorknobs, clean out your medicine cabinet and if possible, remove the showerhead and place it in a bowl or bag filled with a water, vinegar mixture. 

Do not forget your bedroom! Clean all your bed linens and dust under your bed to get rid of dust bunnies.

Declutter Your Lake Oswego Apartment

Set a schedule to declutter your apartment in Lake Oswego, room by room! 

Kitchen Decluttering

Go through the pantry and toss out expired items, donate items that are still good, but you are unlikely to use.

Bedroom Decluttering

Your closet is a good place to start when decluttering your apartment’s bedroom. Throw out or donate items that you do not use and place all hangers in the same direction. 

Bathroom Decluttering

Look under your vanity or in your medicine cabinets to remove expired medicine safely. Toss out makeup and other items that you no longer use and reorganize the space.

Add a New Color to Your Apartment

Adding a new color to your apartment is an inexpensive way to change the look and feel of your apartment at Westlake Meadows. Teal is predicted to be one of the hot colors for 2021. Teal creates a sense of well-being and harmony. Two things we could use these days!

With more of us spending time in our apartment, these new year’s apartment resolutions will help kick start the new year.

 

New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Relationships

resolutionsAmong the most common New Year’s resolutions deal with diet and exercise. While these can be great, it’s important not to overlook the simple changes you can make to improve your relationships. Here are a few ways to do just that.

 

Little Surprises

Everyone loves a good surprise. Make it a resolution to surprise the people in your life in small ways. Leave a Post-It Note for your loved one on the bathroom mirror. Surprise your friend with a new book. These needn’t be big or lofty. In fact, the smaller the better! Show the people in your life just how much you appreciate them.

 

Hugs and Kisses

Make it a new year’s goal to kiss or hug your loved ones to say “Hello” and “Goodbye.” This one’s all about being present and in the moment. Make sure each hug or kiss lasts for at least 5 seconds. Like you mean it! You’ll feel closer than ever to your favorite people and they’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness.

 

Ask More Questions

When it comes to relationships, it’s all about communication. You can use this list of questions to get closer to your partner or loved one. It’s a great exercise for bonding and learning more about your partner.