The classic bad gift, at least when you're a kid, is underwear. The child may need it, but gifts generally aren't supposed to meet a need. But we have a gift idea that's the most functional and humble of items, and its guaranteed to please. Imagine, as an adult, receiving the gift of a broom. Sounds almost like an insult, doesn't it? But it wouldn't... [Read more...]

Forever on Thanksgiving Day The heart will find the pathway home. ~Wilbur D. Nesbit Happy Thanksgiving, from your friends at the Acacia Cliffs Apartments. Read More →

Turkey is traditionally the main course for a Thanksgiving dinner. But maybe you'd like to impress your vegetarian friends. Heck, maybe you're vegetarian yourself and not sure how to replace the turkey. Here are three ideas. These come to us from the Whole Foods Market blog, which has the instructions for each of these vegetarian dishes. Serve an autumn... [Read more...]

It's that time of year when many of us take some time off and head out of town. For pet owners this means making arrangements for Spike or Fluffy to have a little vacation, too. Fortunately, here in Austin's Northwest Hills area there are several good choices for professional pet boarding. Northwest Veterinary Hospital charges a nightly rate, with... [Read more...]

Here's a clever, crafty idea for creating your own holiday wreath. It comes to us from a Norwegian crafts blog called Pickles. It uses felt balls of various colors-- so it's very tactile and, depending on the colors you chose, can be rather whimsical, and actually suitable for year round display. To make this, Pickles says you need: A big wreath... [Read more...]

Sodium bicarbonate is a magic chemical that makes dough rise and cleans teeth. Yes, simple baking soda has more uses than any single substance has any right to claim, and it's very low impact environmentally speaking. We were reminded recently by the green living blog re-nest that baking soda is also a great deodorizer useful in just about any room... [Read more...]

There's not much time left to help send boxes of groceries to needy families this Thanksgiving. The Acacia Cliffs Apartments are helping raise money for the Doc and Gayle Young Food Drive. The organization has been helping families facing hardship in Austin for many years now. This Thanksgiving the Food Drive hopes to be able to deliver the fixings for... [Read more...]

Are you ready to run in January, Austin residents? It's time to be preparing for the 3M Half Marathon & Relay, the second largest distance road race in Austin. It's a perennial favorite for local runners and one I'm sure you'll love if you haven't participated before, as it has received several recognitions. The race has received several awards, including... [Read more...]

It seems it's easier to acquire stuff than it is to get rid of it. And, honestly, sometimes we just get so attached to some items that we can't see that it's not serving any real purpose. So, how do you separate the keepers from the clutter? The newly renovated apartments here at Acacia Cliffs are plenty spacious, with nice, big closets and kitchen pantries.... [Read more...]