Oak Creek Village Blog

Have you started spring cleaning yet? If you're like me, you get the 'urge to purge' items you are simply tired of looking at as you prepare the deep clean process. But it might be worthwhile to slow down and consider whether an item can be reused or repurposed before you toss it. The Oak Creek Village apartments in Austin, Texas, welcomes you to March with an article describing 30 household items you had no idea were reusable. When you reuse or repurpose, you'll stretch your money further!

Do you ever notice the fine feathered friends flitting around the balcony or patio? It's easy to take them for granted. But when you watch them for a bit, you relax as you follow their movements and mannerisms. Welcome to February and National Bird Feeding Month! If you don't see many birds now, feeding them will surely bring them around! The Oak Creek Village apartment community in Austin, Texas, has linked this article describing how to set up a bird feeding station. Relax and feed the birds this winter!

We love our canine friends, who are affectionate and loyal to us. Dogs were domesticated early in human history and quickly learned to perform helpful tasks. But dogs can't train themselves! The Oak Creek Village apartment community in Austin, Texas, welcomes you to January and National Train Your Dog Month! This article points out helpful dog training resources and where to find them. Remember, a well-trained dog can go everywhere with you!

You may have glanced around at your home decor recently and pined to give it a facelift but considered the budget and scrapped the idea once again. We have good news! The Oak Creek Village apartment community in Austin, Texas, welcomes you to December and the final weeks of 2024 with an article describing five things you can do to make any room look better. Act now, and your home with be ready for the New Year!

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is next week! By now, travel plans ought to be buttoned down, the pantry and fridge should be stocked with ingredients for the family's favorite dishes, and the decorations should be in place. That is if you plan a traditional celebration. How much do you know about the way this American-favorite celebration developed? The Oak Creek Village apartment community in Austin, Texas, welcomes you to November with an article offering Thanksgiving's history and suggestions for alternative ways to celebrate. Enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving!

With the arrival of October, the holiday season lies just ahead. If you're like me, you are tempted to splurge on elegant holiday dinners, take in special events, decorate at home, and buy gifts for family and friends. Then, after the ball drops for the new year, the shoe drops on your budget! The best way to avoid that circumstance is to plan ahead. The Oak Creek Village apartment community in Austin, Texas, welcomes you to mid-autumn with an article describing how to use the frugal approach to holiday spending. You'll be able to head into the new year in the black!