Autumn Cove Manufactured Housing Community Blog

Tea is a great addition to your diet, and spring is a perfect time to try out new flavors. There are so many varieties that you may wonder where to start. If you’re new to tea, head to a tea shop! You’ll be able to get expert advice based on your favorite flavors. You’ll also be able to taste multiple kinds of tea. All teas are derived from the same leaves. However, they vary based on how long they’re processed. They also vary based on the oxidation process. Nowadays you can get tea with fruit or flowers added, something spicy with a little milk, or even medicinal tea. White tea is low in caffeine and very light. It is often too weak for people who enjoy stronger tastes. But white tea is perfect when paired with fruit flavors. You just have to be careful to brew it at a lower temperature and for a shorter time. Green tea is really close to the natural plant, which is great for health benefits. However, it can result in a strong, grassy taste that many people don’t e...

Spring cleaning has many of us running around our homes trying to get every nook and cranny clean. But many of us neglect one important spot: our closets. In addition to cleaning the physical space, it’s helpful to evaluate the items within to prepare them for use in the warmer months. Often, we let items that need to be dry-cleaned or repaired pile up. Round up those items and take them in. You’ll be glad to have them back on the shelf in a usable state. For clothes already on the shelf or hangers, inspect them. Do any need repair such as a torn hem or a missing button? Are there stains you haven’t been able to eliminate? Take these items to be repaired as soon as possible. Don’t forget to inspect shoes and bags as well. A local shoe hospital can clean and polish your shoes, eliminating scuffs and discoloration. You can also obtain shoe kits to do the job yourself. Before you throw out your favorite bag or shoes, take them to a local shoe hospital. Many times, these it...

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to air out your home and get it clean and fresh! While it may feel overwhelming to tackle your entire house at once, there are many ways to make it easier on you. Here are a few tips to help make spring cleaning more manageable. Making a checklist is a great first step. Not only does it help you focus on one thing at a time, but also it is very satisfying to see your progress! Instead of listing tasks that have to be done throughout the house, section off your list by rooms. Underneath each room, list the specific tasks for that room. That gives you a true picture of what remains to be done as you go. Tackling one room at a time saves energy and keeps you from having to backtrack. When you start in a room, scan it for items that do not belong there. Keep bins or boxes just outside the room to sort items that go in other parts of the house. Keep a trash bag inside the room to dispose of any debris or unwanted paper or other ...

The Museum of Idaho is a local treasure that shouldn’t be missed! You’ll love learning about the flora, fauna, and forces that made Idaho what it is today. Thousands of Idahoan artifacts are arranged for viewing at the Museum. Take a moment to appreciate the heritage of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe in a partial model of an authentic village. Move ahead to the 19 th century and get a peek at a one-room schoolhouse and several historic businesses of the time period. You can even follow the journeys of the people who shaped Idaho, including Lewis and Clark. Curious about Idaho’s more recent history and contributions to science? Learn about how Idaho was the first state to make usable energy from nuclear power and remains on the cutting edge of atomic energy. For something truly unique, make sure to stop by the temporary exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion: Where Art and Science Meet! The exhibit features 14 life-size, interactive dinosaur sculptures that you operate using physical a...

If you’re a car aficionado, you won’t want to miss Chrome in the Dome: Southeast Idaho’s Premier Car Show! This event brings over 150 classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles to the Idaho State University campus. Vehicles compete for bragging rights and trophies made by students, which are works of art themselves! While you’re admiring the vehicles, you’ll also be supporting a good cause. The event is a fund-raising effort for the Skills USA- Automotive student organizations in the Idaho State University College of Technology. Proceeds enable students to attend state and national conferences. The show takes place March 16 th from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and March 17 th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holt Arena at Idaho State University in Pocatello. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window the day of the event for $5.00, cash or check only. Parking is free. You can get more information at its website here . Autumn Cove wants to help you maintain your ac...

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is a local treasure that hosts rotating exhibitions throughout the year that shouldn’t be missed. The museum’s primary focuses are showcasing art by Idaho artists as much as possible and providing art educational opportunities. The museum will re-open March 3 rd for the Young at ART exhibit which will run through March 24 th . This exhibit celebrates one of the museum’s education programs called ARTworks. This program has been implemented in schools across eastern Idaho to improve art education in schools. The annual exhibit showcases hundreds of works of art from school children. It will also feature finalists from the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. These finalists represent excellence in high school art. The winning piece will be hung in Washington D.C. On opening day of the exhibit, March 3 rd , make sure to bring the entire family out between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Admission will be free for this Family Day Celebra...

Did you know that Idaho Falls has a fantastic place where seniors can interact, stay active, and get help with difficult tasks? The Idaho Falls Senior Citizens’ Community Center serves to keep seniors involved and active. Through activities and programs at the center, as well as outreach, the center meets many needs of the senior community. Looking for a game of pinochle or bridge? You’ll find it at the center. There’s a fitness area as well as fitness classes that are low impact and designed to help you safely stay fit. You can participate in hobbies like woodcarving and beading with other enthusiasts. There are also days where volunteer advisors and lawyers come to talk through your needs. Each weekday, the center serves nutritious, hot meals for seniors from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Their outreach program delivers the hot meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults, as well as cold meals for the weekend. For more information on the center, visit their website here . I...