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Apartment Spring Cleaning Guide

3/18/2020

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​Many of us are spending an abundance of time inside right now, but that time need not go to waste.  Who doesn’t love a freshly cleaned home, and what better time to do a little spring cleaning.  Once the weather gets more beautiful, we are not going to want to be stuck inside with rubber gloves and a duster. This month is considered a sweet spot when the weather is still up in the air – pardon the pun, when dedicating a day indoors can still be justified.

Below is a list of the best spring-cleaning tips we found.  We suggest going room to room, taking your time if you can.
  • Dust shelves, moldings, light fixtures, blinds, ceiling fans, and vents.  Anything that accumulates dust and you usually overlook.
  • Wash the windows
  • Clean window treatments.  Including your shower curtain. 
  • Flip and turn your mattress.  This should be done up to 3 times a year to get the maximum life out of your mattress.
  • Change your winter bedding to spring.  This could mean just storing winter blankets. Be sure to wash and dry them first.
  • Change your clothes from warm to cool and pack away your seasonal clothes.  Donate unused clothing items
  • Vacuum and shampoo carpets and area rugs.  
  • Take removable sofa and chair cushions outside for a little sunshine.  Sunshine is an effective disinfectant.
  • Wax wood floors.  Adding a shine really makes a difference. 
  • Check your smoke detector batteries
  • Replace your air conditioning filters.
  • Clean your medicine cabinet out, and your makeup bag too
  • Organize your paperwork and clean up your desktop
  • Clean your computer and TV.
  • Clean your deck and furniture including trash bins
  • Clean your refrigerator top to bottom.  Pull out drawers and shelves, it will be easier to clean the backs and sides.
  • Clean out your coffee maker
  • Clean the stove and oven. You will be surprised how much build-up happens in a short time.  

Things you will need to complete an effective spring-cleaning checklist. 

Check your local dollar store, it's where many of these items can be found. 
  • Cleaning caddy
  • Plastic gloves
  • Paper towels
  • Scrubber
  • Mop
  • Bucket
  • Broom
  • Dustpan
  • Duster
  • Dusting mitt
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Garbage bags
  • Sponges
  • Scrub brush
  • Blind cleaner
  • Oven cleaner
  • Multi-surface cleaner
  • Dust spray
  • Wood cleaner
  • Disinfecting spray
  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • Glass cleaner
  • Vacuum
  • Distilled white vinegar
  • Ceramic cooktop cleanser
  • Toilet brush
  • Dish soap
  • Scented room spray

​Looking for a new home to hang your hat?  
If you are searching for apartments in Lafayette Louisiana be sure to stop by Lafayette Gardens Apartments.  Located in the heart of Lafayette, it’s only minutes for shopping and dining in the famed River Ranch area.  Call to schedule your tour of this community.
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Soup is On! Serving Up Liquid Enjoyment in Your Lafayette Louisiana Apartment

3/2/2019

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“Soup’s On!”, means dinner is served.  It is a way to call those with an appetite to the table.  When soup is truly on, a meal of liquid food will be ladled into bowls and served for nourishment and enjoyment to friends and family in Lafayette Louisiana Apartment. 

Soup, by definition is ingredients, usually meat and vegetables, floating or cooked in broth.  Soups can be hearty or light.  Soups can be served hot or cold.  Soups can be the main course, or only course for that matter, or part of a meal. 

When part of a meal, soup can be the starter, in-between course palate cleanser, or the finish.  Whether appetizer, broth between courses, or dessert, a knowledge of the variety or types of soups is good to have.

Some common types of soups are bisque, chowder, and vichyssoise.  Bisque is rich and creamy and usually made with lobster, shrimp, or crawfish.  Bayou Bisque is served at Lafayette’s Blue Dog Café to rave reviews. Chowder is rich and typically made with fish, clams, and potatoes.  While clam chowder is a staple in the eastern United States, in the Acadiana area shrimp and corn chowder is hard to beat and a popular choice when nights are cold.  Vichyssoise is a potato, onion, and cream soup commonly served cold.  It is a hearty and simple, economical soup to feed a crowd.
Gazpacho is a cold vegetable soup that utilizes seasonal produce to great success.  Broth is a soup or stock usually made from meat and vegetable chunks or bones.  Consommé is a concentrated stock and somewhat thicker than broth. 

Different nationalities are known by their traditional soups.  Italians are known for making minestrone.  Cajuns are known for their gumbos including seafood gumbo, okra and sausage gumbo, and chicken gumbo.  Catfish Court Bouillon is another Southern dish that is considered a delicacy.  Both of these soups are served over rice.  Posole is a Mexican chunky style comfort liquid food that dates back to Aztec times.

Cowboys from various nationalities are known for making chili using beef, pork, vegetables, and even shrimp.  And, stews are also common campfire meals served to rejuvenate at the end of a long day.  Stoup is a combination of stew and soup with a medium consistency rather than thick (like stew) or thin (like soup).

Soups are wonderful additions to any meal, or a complete meal in itself, regardless of the occasion or season.  As winter time wraps up, consider serving your favorite soup before warm weather returns.
Preparing soup in your corporate apartment is a delight when you have a totally furnished and equipped space like the corporate offerings at Lafayette Garden Apartments.  Whether living in the area for weeks or month at a time, the friendly staff can get you set up in a 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom floor plan.

Need a place for yourself or your family where you can say, “Soup’s On!”, permanently.  A Lafayette Garden Apartment is a wonderful home.  Gated, lighted sidewalks and paths, and extra amenities make this Acadiana apartment community highly desired.  Tour today.
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Barbecue Basics Hot Off the Grill

6/28/2018

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There is nothing like gathering friends and family together to enjoy a barbecue. Summertime begs for you to join in this outdoor cooking delight. Here are some basic things you need to grill like a pro:

Food for the Grill
What do you want to cook?  Meat eater and vegetarian can find some great choices this time of year.  Corn, cauliflower, eggplant, beef, fish, chicken…it’s all great on the grill. Concentrate on preparing one thing and making it great rather than dealing with an assortment that will need different temperatures and times on the pit. Especially being a beginner, keep your barbecue choices to a few select food items.

Side Dishes
You will need fixings and side dishes to make your meal complete.  Baked beans, potato salad, and garlic bread are traditional favorites that you can make yourself or purchase at a local deli or grocery store. Many guests love to help. Enlist them to bring a side dish and don’t forget dessert.

The Sauce
Battles rage among family and friends about the best barbecue sauce to use for the perfect flavor.  Choices range from sweet to spicy, tangy to fruity, and tomato or veggie free…whatever your palate desires, you can find a sauce to suit its demands. Check out local farmers and craft markets to find delicious homemade sauces. Cannot decide on one for the whole group? That’s okay. Get a variety of sauces and hold an impromptu tasting.

Cooking Surface / Techniques
Are you using an electric grill, charcoal pit, or gas grill?  Consider your surface and make certain you have the correct type of tools and surface accessories you will need as you cook.  Aluminum foil, a few shallow pans, and cooking spray are three things that just about any outside cook find handy to have available to them.

Safety
Make certain that you have water for extinguishing any stray flames and hot pads for handling things right off of the grill. Prior planning will help keep you incident free.

Cleaning Up
Make sure you have trash bags, grill brushes, and mild cleansing detergent to get your grill back in good shape.  Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can wait to clean up the mess the next time you grill by burning off any residue left behind. Experts agree it’s best to let the grill surface cool and wipe down before the next use.

Friends and Family
Make sure you’ve invited a variety of people that will make your cookout fun and interesting. Bonding can occur over the grill as you share cooking techniques and preferences on the type of food you prepare. If you are like most people in the South, before you’ve finished the meal being shared that day, you are already planning what you will be barbecuing in weeks to come.

If you are looking for a place to live that has grill ready areas and space that allows for versatile outdoor living, check out The Garden Apartments in Lafayette, LA. One, two, and three-bedroom units are available and move-in summer specials can help you relocate with ease.
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Mardi Gras 2018, It's almost here!

1/24/2018

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Mardi Gras is almost here! 

We’ve listed the parades below for your scheduling pleasure.  
Laissez les bons temps rouler…
 
LAFAYETTE MARDI GRAS PARADES
Friday, January 13, 2018
  • Bayou Mardi Gras Parade, New Iberia, 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 28, 2018
  • Krewe of Ezana Parade, Jeanerette, 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 3, 2018
  • Carencro Mardi Gras Parade, Carencro, 11 am
  • Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade, Lake Arthur, 2:00 pm
  • Krewe of Carnival in Rio Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
                        (full route from Surrey/Jefferson to Bertrand/Cajun Field gates)
Sunday, February 4, 2018
  • Scott Mardi Gras Parade, Scott, 1:00 pm
  • Grand Marais Children's Mardi Gras Parade,
  • Grand Marais 3:00-6:00 pm
Friday, February 9, 2018
  • Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade, downtown Lafayette,
                       6:30 pm (see route here)
Saturday, February 10, 2018
  • Youngsville Parade, Youngsville, 11:00 am
  • Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade, Baldwin, 12 noon
  • Lafayette Children's Parade, Lafayette, 12:30 pm
                   (partial route from Lafayette Public Library to Cajundome Blvd)
  • Cypremort Point Boat Parade, Cypremort Point, 1:00 pm
  • Krewe of Dionysius Parade, Bayou Vista, 2:00 pm
  • Jennings Mardi Gras Parade, Jennings, 4:30 pm
  • Krewe of Bonaparte Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
                      (full route from Surrey/Jefferson to Bertrand/Cajun Field)
Sunday, February 11, 2018
  • Henderson Mardi Gras Parade, 12:30 pm
  • Krewe of Galatea Parade, Morgan City, 2:00 pm
  • Eunice Lil Mardi Gras Parade, Eunice, 3 pm
Monday, February 12, 2018
  • Krewe of Amani Parade, Patterson, 2 pm
  • Queen Evangeline's Parade, Lafayette, 6:00 pm
                (full route from Surrey/Jefferson to Bertrand/Cajun Field)
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
  • Half Fast Krewe of Frank's Parade, Opelousas, 9:00 am
  • King Gabriel's Parade, Lafayette, 10:00 am
                  (full route from Surrey/Jefferson to Bertrand/Cajun Field)
  • Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade, Jeanerette, 11:00 am
  • Franklin Mardi Gras Parade, Franklin, 1:00 pm
  • Krewe of Coteau Parade, Coteau, 1:00 pm
  • Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade, Lafayette, 1:00 pm
                  (full route from Surrey/Jefferson to Bertrand/Cajun Field)
  • Townsquare Media Independent Parade, Lafayette, 2:00 pm **
                 (full route from Surrey/Jefferson to Bertrand/Cajun Field) 
  • Krewe Chic-a-la-Pie Parade, Kaplan, 2:00 pm
  • Krewe of Hephaestus Parade, Morgan City, 2:00 pm
  • Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade, Loreauville, 2:00 pm
  • Sunset Mardi Gras Parade, Sunset, 2 pm
  • Carnival d'Acadie Parade, Crowley, 3 pm
  • Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras Parade, Eunice, 3 pm
Lafayette Apartments
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