Celebrate the Holidays in 2020

The holiday season is going to be fantastic in 2020, if a little different. Sure, it’s 2020, so we need to social distance and wear masks to help us stay safe, but we can still have a healthy dose of holiday cheer. Check out these can’t miss ideas to make the holiday season a hit in 2020. Celebrate the holidays at Gran Ciudad Nuevo Sur. 

How to Decorate Your Apartment for the Holidays

There are so many ways to get your apartment ready for holidays. We all know it’s important to make a good first impression. Most of us will keep party goers at a safe distance this year. Start with a theme. First, choose a color to get everyone in the mood for the holiday season. While red and green are some favorite traditional colors, other festive colors include gold and silver. This year, bright colors like purple, teal, white, and blue are also going to be very popular. Next, add in some holiday icons like snowmen, snowflakes, elves, or stars. Finally, keep in mind the atmosphere you have in mind. Make sure to choose minimalistic elements for your casual, formal, elegant, or even rustic themes. Make sure that you don’t forget the lights! 

How to get into the Holiday Spirit

For many of us, celebrating the holidays this year will probably have to be done at home. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit at home. Start setting the mood by baking or joining a cookie exchange. Make sure to have some seasonal comforts around your apartment like apple cider or hot chocolate. Music is a great way to get into any mood, so play some holiday favorites (Alexa and Apple both have fantastic holiday playlists). Gather with your family, in a safe way of course, to watch favorite movies or TV shows. And, as always, the best way to get into the spirit is to give back. Sadly, we all know that this year has more need than ever. 

Social distancing will definitely make the holiday season different this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun and safe for everyone. Curbside and at-home delivery make it easier than ever to get the decorations, supplies, food, or gifts that you need to make the season a hit. Don’t be afraid to get creative with some seasonal inspiring at-home celebration ideas. Celebrate the holidays at home.

Reach Your Goals Before the End of the Year

The end of the year is almost here, and for many of us, this seems like a good thing! This year has been full of surprises and roadblocks, causing us to fall a bit off the beaten track. Do you remember setting some goals and resolutions in January? It seems like so long ago now, but have you achieved what you set out to do? It’s not too late to reach your goals. Keep reading to discover how you can check them off the list before the end of the year. 

 

Reevaluate

Some of the goals that you set might no longer be feasible, such as traveling or going to concerts, so it’s essential to reevaluate your goals. First, determine which ones are no longer an option and see if there is any way to rephrase them to make them achievable. Perhaps you can swap out concerts for virtual events or vacations for days off or staycations. If some of the goals are still achievable, evaluate why you haven’t gotten around to them and consider slightly decreasing them to make them more obtainable. 

 

Tackle Head On

Tell yourself to stop making excuses and simply tackle the goals head-on. With only a month and a half left in the year, it’s time to get to it. Take the time to write down a game plan and step-by-step guide to achieving your goals in the time-frame left. Now that you have made your goals more realistic, there’s no reason to not tackle them!

 

Reward Yourself for the Things You Have Achieved

This year has been a wild one and even if you haven’t achieved the goals that you initially set for yourself, you probably accomplished some things that you didn’t know you would need to do. You made it through the quarantine without crying, or perhaps you only cried a few times; that’s something to be proud of during these unprecedented times. Don’t be too hard on yourself while going through your goals and remember that you had to go through so many life changes during the past few months, like working remotely or not seeing family as often. Be proud of the things you achieved this year; it was a tough one! 

 

With the end of the year quickly approaching, remember to look back on the goals you set for yourself and evaluate how or if you can still achieve them. It’s important to celebrate even the smallest of wins after the year we have had. Tell us about the goals you have achieved in the comments below! 

Tidying Up for the Season

Springtime is upon us! That means the flowers are blooming, the weather is warming, and the natural world receives a burst of new life. If your apartment here at Gran Ciudad Nuevo Sur could use a similar breath of fresh air, it’s time to tidy up! Spring cleaning helps clear away the clutter in both physical and mental spaces that have built up over the year. Here are some tips on how to make your tidy day productive and fun!

 

Set Up Cleaning Games for Kids

 

If you live with little ones, chances are getting them to do their part with chores can be a challenge. Luckily, cleaning games for kids help reframe the way they think about housework. By imbibing an element of play into tidying, children can start to associate cleaning with positivity. Not only does this develop into healthy habits for them down the line, but parents get to reconnect with their inner child once they get involved in the games too!

 

Frugally-Minded DIY Cleaners

 

The general message of the spring season is, “out with the old, in with the new.” This mantra can be reflected in the cleaning products you use too! Sticking to store-bought can cut into your household budget in the long-term. Making the switch to DIY cleaners is cost-effective and can inspire some creativity! For example, this citrus-scented all-purpose cleaning spray takes just five ingredients to make, and is perfect for beginning hobbyists, and costs pennies on the dollar.

 

Green Cleaning Hacks Around the House

 

The best part about making the switch to homemade cleaners? More often than not, it’s the eco-friendliest choice. Store-bought cleaning products contain harsh chemicals and give off strong smells, making them harmful to use around pets and children. Natural grime-fighting powerhouses like vinegar, baking soda, and borax get the job done right with less impact on the earth and are incredibly versatile to use. Check out this list of green cleaning hacks to learn more about how to mix and match natural cleansers to tackle messes all over your household!

 

Once you get your spring cleaning session underway, you’ll be left with a calmer and more welcoming apartment environment! How are you planning on controlling your clutter? Let us know in the comments!