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Kansas City Apartment Living: December 2018

Welcome to this month's edition of Kansas City Apartment Living, brought to you by The Power & Light Building, our apartments for rent in Kansas City, Missouri. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating Crossword Puzzle Day and Look on the Bright Side Day, reading recommendations like Little Women and The Gift of the Magi , and movies you might want to check out this month like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Bumblebee . Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post. December Celebrations Crossword Puzzle Day (Dec 21) December 21st is Crossword Puzzle Day, and we have a way for you to personalize the experience — make your own crossword puzzle ! Come up with a selection of words and clues that are unique to your group of friends or family members, and present the puzzle to them on the 21st. Enjoy Crossword Puzzle Day by picking up a newspaper with some crossword puzzles or download an app! Look on the Bright Side Day (Dec 21) Seasonal depression is common for more people than you may think. Make an effort to beat it this month, especially on the 21st, Look on the Bright Side Day, as you transition into a new year. There’s more to beating or dealing with depression than just looking on the bright side, but we suggest using this as a reminder to take some time and think about the good things in your life. Reading Recommendations Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers. It is the story of four sisters--Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth-- and of the courage, humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War (Goodreads review). The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry One dollar and eighty-seven cents is all the money Della has in the world to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has nothing to sell except her only treasure -- her long, beautiful brown hair. Set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, this classic piece of American literature tells the story of a young couple and the sacrifices each must make to buy the other a gift. Beautiful, delicate watercolors by award-winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger add new poignancy and charm to this simple tale about the rewards of unselfish love (Goodreads review) Movie Suggestions Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse “Spider-Man crosses parallel dimensions and teams up with the Spider-Men of those dimensions to stop a threat to all reality.” Catch your favorite web-slingers of New York and other dimensions in theaters starting December 14th. Bumblebee “On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.”

Kansas City Apartment Living: November 2018

Aviation History Month Historians, museums, aviation enthusiasts, and you can celebrate National Aviation History Month this November. Find a way to learn about pilots and notable people in aviation history this month, whether that’s through reading, watching a movie or documentary, or going to a museum. You never know what you’ll learn or what can spark interest in a new hobby until you try it! French Toast Day Breakfast can definitely be one of those rushed things that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. If you already prioritize your breakfast, good for you! Whether you’re a pro at making your days start off with a delicious and nutritious meal or you need a little help on the task, this the 28th of November is French Toast day, and so we recommend starting your day with this delicious breakfast dish! Upcoming Holidays Thanksgiving November 22nd, the fourth Thursday of the month, brings November’s biggest and greatest food and gratitude holiday: Thanksgiving! Get in the spirit of the season by telling someone or multiple someones what you appreciate about them this month. Prepare your home for dinner by cleaning it, clearing out your refrigerator, planning your preparation for the various dishes of the meal, and communicating with your guests who is bringing what and when you’re meeting. All the details go into making for a successful day! Cyber Monday The Monday following Thanksgiving is becoming known as Cyber Monday and has actually surpassed Black Friday as the biggest shopping day of the year! Instead of in-store sales, shopping online is becoming increasingly popular for its convenience and ease. Get all of your holiday shopping done on your computer without having to leave your apartment! Movie Suggestions Bohemian Rhapsody Are you planning to see Bohemian Rhapsody? Check it out at your local theater beginning Friday, November 2. Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs like "Killer Queen," "Bohemian Rhapsody, "We Are the Champions" and "We Will Rock You" become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet -- finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess. We think you'll really enjoy Bohemian Rhapsody. Buy your tickets today ! The Girl in the Spider's Web Get your tickets to see The Girl in the Spider's Web this month! It comes out in theaters on Friday, November 9. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander encounter a web of spies, cyber criminals and government corruption. Buy your tickets today to see The Girl in the Spider's Web with friends and family. Reading Recommendations Thanksgiving: The True Story by Penny Colman “In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question—does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?—and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story.” The Crucible by Arthur Miller "I believe that the reader will discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history," Arthur Miller wrote of his classic play about the witch-hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. Based on historical people and real events, Miller's drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town's most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insist that Elizabeth be brought to trial. The ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor brilliantly illuminate the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence”.

Kansas City Apartment Living: October 2018

Welcome to this month's edition of Kansas City Apartment Living brought to you by The Power & Light Building, our apartments for rent in Kansas City, Missouri. This month we’re bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Pizza Month and National Seafood Month, topics surrounding upcoming holidays like National Chocolate Day and Halloween, and movies you might want to check out this month like Venom, Halloween, Skyscraper, and The First Purge. Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post. October Celebrations National Pizza Month How do you plan to celebrate National Pizza Month this year? We suggest visiting Waldo Pizza , our local pizza place for some traditional hand-tossed, thin crust, or honey wheat pizza. Check it out today or make some pizzas at home so you can choose your own toppings! National Pizza Month is a month you don’t want to miss! National Seafood Month Visit Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar to celebrate National Seafood Month before the month is through for some delicious seafood dishes and a dining experience you won’t forget. Jax Kansas City “brings the coasts to the coastless by mindfully sourcing and soulfully preparing the freshest and finest seafood in the world.” Try it this week! Upcoming Holidays National Chocolate Day Are you a lover of all things chocolate? There’s a day in October dedicated just for you. Celebrate National Chocolate Day this October 28th by enjoying some decadent chocolate desserts or indulging on some store bought chocolate (the quality kind, too!). If you love chocolate, you won’t need any more of a reason than knowing it’s National Chocolate Day, so enjoy the day while it’s here! Spread the chocolate cheer with your loved ones by inviting them over for a chocolate taste-testing party if you want to get extra creative. Halloween How will you be celebrating Halloween this year? There are a variety of activities you can do on All Hallows’ Eve like throwing a party, pumpkin carving, and watching some Halloween movies. Whether you enjoy the scary side of the holiday or just the candy, there is plenty for you to do. So enjoy it. Regardless of what you choose, remember to be safe and have fun this October 31st! Movie Suggestions Venom We suggest going to see Venom this month. It comes out in theaters on Friday, October 5th. Reporter Eddie Brock develops superpowers after becoming a host to an alien parasite. Are you excited to watch Venom? Buy your tickets today for a great weekend. Halloween Do you have any weekend plans yet? We suggesting going to your local theater and checking out Halloween. It comes out in theaters on Friday, October 19th. It's been 40 years since Laurie Strode survived a vicious attack from crazed killer Michael Myers on Halloween night. She now faces a terrifying showdown when Michael returns to Haddonfield, Ill. -- but this time, Laurie is ready for him. Plan your weekend today by buying tickets for Halloween. Skyscraper Skyscraper will be released on DVD beginning Tuesday, October 9th. Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford now assesses security for skyscrapers. He's on assignment in China when he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family, which is trapped inside the building, above the fire line. Are you planning to rent Skyscraper? Stop by a nearby Redbox to pick up a copy! The First Purge Have you seen The First Purge? Buy it on DVD this month! It's released on Thursday, October 4th. To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation. Stop by a Redbox today to rent The First Purge!