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How to Start a Gratitude Journal-image

Studies show that practicing gratitude has numerous emotional, social, career and health benefits , among them improving our friendships, improving our sleep, and making us happier. One of the best ways to show thankfulness daily is to keep a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal is, quite simply, a tool to keep track of the good things in life. No matter how difficult and defeating life can sometimes feel, there is always something for which to feel grateful. The great thing is that it’s an easy habit to form and after a while, you are left with a collection of inspiring material to look back on when you need a pick-me-up.   How to Start a Gratitude Journal Routine You’ll Stick With If you make a commitment to a gratitude journal (even if only for a short time) it can help you cultivate an attitude of gratitude. That's where you don't need to try so hard to feel grateful—you just will. Here are some tips for starting a gratitude journal routine you will actually stick with! Specificity is key to fostering gratitude, so be as specific as possible. “I’m grateful that my apartment’s fitness center helps me achieve my fitness goals” will be more effective than “I’m grateful for my apartment’s fitness center” Elaborating on why you are grateful for the things you write down can can help you understand what is truly important to you and what you can cut out of your life. Get personal. Focusing on people to whom you are grateful has more of an impact than focusing on things for which you are grateful. Savor surprises. Try to record events that were unexpected or surprising, as these tend to elicit stronger levels of gratitude. Revise if you repeat. Variety is the spice of life, so try to list new things as much as possible. Writing about some of the same people is OK, but zero in on a different aspect in detail. Write regularly. Whether you write daily or every other day, commit to a regular time to journal, then honor that commitment. Set a reminder if you must! And remember, there’s no “right time” – it’s fine to write something early in the day. Don’t set a minimum number of things to be grateful for every day—aiming for five things is fine but accept that there will be some days when you need to gift yourself understanding and flexibility. Don’t rush through the process—try to savor the act of journaling. Be creative!  Feel like adding a picture of your significant other instead of making them into a single line? Do it! 10 Writing Prompts to Get You Started While there’s no wrong way to keep a gratitude journal, sometimes feeling like we don’t know where to start can keep us from getting going. If you need some help getting started, ahead you’ll find 10 gratitude journaling prompts to help rewire your brain to focus on the positives in your life and in the world. Just remember, the physical record is important—don’t just do this exercise in your head. Describe your favorite moment of each part of the day At the end of the day, write three things for which you're grateful: one about your morning, one about your afternoon, and one about your evening. This forces you to search for the good and we promise—the good exists in all parts of the day! Write about how someone helped you achieve a success Be sure to describe in detail how you wouldn't be where you are now without said person. Write about a hobby How does this hobby make you feel, and why is it so special? Are there specific memories or people you associate with this hobby? Do you make time to practice this hobby? Write 5 things you're grateful for in the past 24 hours This is the most common type of gratitude journaling and for good reason. Reflecting on your day will allow you to notice all the smaller moments that were actually quite special, like your partner having coffee ready for you in the morning, or your apartment’s beautiful sunrise views! Write about one of your life’s best experiences Explain the experience and then write why you are grateful. What about the experience was unique? Who was with you? Writing about it allows you to deeply feel how you felt in the moment, while also keeping this positive memory alive! Write a list of 10 things you love about yourself From your physical characteristics to your personality, write a list of 10 things that make you, you. These should be aspects of yourself that you really appreciate and admire. Open your phone and describe a photo you like Why are you grateful for this photo? Who in the photo are you grateful to have in your life? While it's important to not get stuck in the past, reflecting can help us remember (and appreciate) significant moments and people! Write about a tradition for which you're grateful Especially during this time of the year, traditions can make you feel a sense of belonging and bring great comfort. In a chaotic world, honoring traditions can add meaning and connection to life. So, what is your favorite tradition? What is a failure or mistake in your life for which you're grateful? Recognizing your failures or mistakes can allow you not to repeat them again. Through these perceived failures, you can learn valuable lessons that may make you rethink and reconsider your decisions and self. So why not pick one and write about it? What's something you're grateful to have today that you didn't have a year ago? Think big and small! New people in your life or a new job may make you feel grateful, but how about your own personal growth? Do you feel more creative, independent, or determined than you were a year ago? These things are worth celebrating, too!     Starting up a new hobby or practice can be difficult, so don’t be alarmed if you find it to be a difficult, overwhelming, or highly emotional experience at first. Try to lean into the discomfort and keep your commitment to daily gratitude, because greater peace and contentment lie on the other side! The key to sticking with a gratitude journal and reaping its benefits is to have fun with your and remember to make it uniquely “you!”   Have you ever practiced regular gratitude journaling? Are you currently keeping a gratitude journal? Do you have any tips or tricks to avoid some common distractions or difficulties? Let us know in the comments!

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November 15 th is America Recycles Day; a day aimed towards recognizing the importance and impact of recycling. Environmental Protection Agency encourages every American to contribute by recycling right, not only on America Recycles Day, but all year long. This means not only checking with your local recycling provider to know what they will accept in your recycling bin, but also learning how to properly recycle item that do not go in the curbside bin , like plastic bags, electronics, and batteries. Benefits of Recycling Recycling offers many benefits; some of which you are likely already aware and others which you may not have considered! Beyond reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, some of recycling’s other benefits include… Conserving natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals Increasing economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials Preventing pollution by reducing the need to mine raw materials Saving energy Supporting American manufacturing Creating new jobs What You Can Do to Reduce Waste    Whether you're at home or on the go, there are many opportunities to go green by reducing, reusing, and recycling. For example, ask yourself these questions before making a purchase: Do I really need it? Do I have something similar? Will I use it often? Can I borrow this from someone? Can I buy it secondhand? Do I just want it because someone else has it? Recycle More, Recycle Right How often do you ask yourself what's right to put in your recycling bin? Making sure we know how to recycle the items we are discarding is important to preventing contamination, because too many contaminants can make the recycling load unacceptable. Recycling machinery and sorting lines must slow down to sort through additional waste material. This slower processing increases operating costs and puts our national recycling efforts in jeopardy. You can help improve the recycling rate by following these steps… Check with your local recycling program to know what goes in your recycling bin . Keep recyclables clean and dry. Keep food and liquids out of the recycling bins. Place your recycling bin and trash bin together so it’s easy to recycle. Consider composting your food waste . Keep plastic bags and wraps out of your recycling bin. Instead, find a drop off location that accepts these items for recycling. Empty and flatten cardboard boxes before you recycle them. Pizza boxes are recyclable; pizza is not! Spread the word about the benefits of recycling and recycling right. When in doubt, throw it out.   On this America Recycles Day, we encourage our Residents to revitalize our efforts to help address the climate crisis and meet the obligations we have as a Nation to future generations. Together we can create a cleaner and greener country.

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Location, Location, Location - 3 Reasons You'll Love Living at 500 Park Avenue in Mount Vernon-image

When it comes to location, Mount Vernon, which is filled with museums, shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels, just can’t be beat! Here are three reasons you’ll love living at 500 Park Avenue in Mount Vernon! The Good Eats It’s not hard to find great food in Baltimore…our restaurants have received recognition from Food & Wine, Zagat, Open Table and more, and multiple city chefs have been nominated for James Beard Awards. Mount Vernon is no exception! In fact, you can find some of the city’s best restaurants right next door at  Mount Vernon Marketplace . Whether its oysters, dumplings, bibimbap, or fresh fish you crave, you’ll find it (plus more!) at the Marketplace.   The Sights One of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods, Mount Vernon is a hip and elegant neighborhood filled with grand old mansions that once belonged to Baltimore’s 19th-century industrialists. This historic district is filled with museums, gorgeous architecture, and green spaces sure to please. At the center of it all is the gorgeous  Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place . Did you know the monument has been part of Mount Vernon’s skyline for over 200 years!? The Nightlife There’s always something to do in Mount Vernon. Catch a play at  Baltimore Center Stage , hear the world-renowned  Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, or grab a drink at one of Mount Vernon’s top-tier bars, which include The Manor Tavern,  Centre Bar , and Bloom’s.   Come Home to 500 Park Avenue!  At 500 Park, we love our neighborhood of Mount Vernon, and we know you will too! Come home to our upscale Baltimore apartments experience the best of Mount Vernon living for yourself!

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Location, Location, Location - 3 Reasons You'll Love Living at 500 Park Avenue in Mount Vernon-image

When it comes to location, Mount Vernon, which is filled with museums, shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels, just can’t be beat! Here are three reasons you’ll love living at 500 Park Avenue in Mount Vernon! The Good Eats It’s not hard to find great food in Baltimore…our restaurants have received recognition from Food & Wine, Zagat, Open Table and more, and multiple city chefs have been nominated for James Beard Awards. Mount Vernon is no exception! In fact, you can find some of the city’s best restaurants right next door at  Mount Vernon Marketplace . Whether its oysters, dumplings, bibimbap, or fresh fish you crave, you’ll find it (plus more!) at the Marketplace.   The Sights One of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods, Mount Vernon is a hip and elegant neighborhood filled with grand old mansions that once belonged to Baltimore’s 19th-century industrialists. This historic district is filled with museums, gorgeous architecture, and green spaces sure to please. At the center of it all is the gorgeous  Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place . Did you know the monument has been part of Mount Vernon’s skyline for over 200 years!? The Nightlife There’s always something to do in Mount Vernon. Catch a play at  Baltimore Center Stage , hear the world-renowned  Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, or grab a drink at one of Mount Vernon’s top-tier bars, which include The Manor Tavern,  Centre Bar , and Bloom’s.   Come Home to 500 Park Avenue!  At 500 Park, we love our neighborhood of Mount Vernon, and we know you will too! Come home to our upscale Baltimore apartments experience the best of Mount Vernon living for yourself!

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How to Clean Your Oven Using Baking Soda-image

No one looks forward to cleaning their oven. Of all our household chores, oven cleaning is one of the dirtiest, most tedious, and time-consuming. What’s more, commercial oven cleaners are often unpleasant to work with, containing a laundry list of chemicals which can cause burns or irritation of any exposed tissue, whether that is the mouth, skin, eyes, or airway . If you are understandably concerned about using these chemicals around your family and pets or in the appliance in which you cook your food, make a DIY oven cleaner using baking soda instead! Baking soda is non-toxic, inexpensive, easy-to-use, and remarkably effective at cleaning oven grease. Baking soda, which is alkaline, works by neutralizing acids and breaking down the grease, allowing you to wipe it up without a lot of scrubbing or effort. It’s also a mild abrasive, so it works well at removing dried, stuck-on foods. Plus, in most cases, baking soda works its magic in just 15 minutes and you can use it immediately after cleaning! To get started, combine ½ cup baking soda and 3 tablespoons of water to make a paste roughly the consistency of pancake batter. Next, remove the racks from the oven. Using a rubber spatula or a gloved hand, smear the paste over the dirty parts, making sure to avoid the heating elements. Let the paste sit for 15-20 minutes before wiping up the paste and loosened dirt and grease with wet paper towels. Finally, wipe the oven’s interior with a wet paper towel, using water or a 3:1 mixture of water and distilled vinegar. Repeat if necessary for tougher stains! Without harsh fumes that can make you dizzy, caustic chemicals, or unpleasant odors, you can have a clean oven in as little as 15 minutes. Let baking soda break down your food stains for you, and all you must do is wipe it away!

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10 Baltimore Businesses to Support During Black Business Month-image

Black Business Month is here, and it's time to celebrate our local entrepreneurs. Celebrated annually in August, Black Business Month was established in 2004 to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses and their contributions to our economy. Here are 10 Black-owned businesses in Baltimore you can support this month, and all year long! Fishnet Located in Mount Vernon Marketplace, Fishnet’s menu features items such as fish & chips, crab dip, and Baja fish wraps. At Fishnet, the quality of every plate served starts with the quality of its fresh fish, which is responsibly and sustainably source from regional waters whenever possible. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fishnet (@eatfishnet) Cheezy Mike’s Food Emporium Also located in Mount Vernon Marketplace, Cheezy Mike’s serves up warm and gooey elevated comfort food with a cheese focus! Cheezy Mike's celebrates the place where food and entertainment intersect, and memories are created. The restaurant also offers vegan options! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mount Vernon Marketplace (@mountvernonmarketplace) Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Well known for serving up classic flavors along with a constantly evolving roster of delightful, small-batch flavors beloved in Baltimore, Taharka Brothers’ award-winning ice cream lineup includes favorites like Honey Graham, Mintflix & Chillz, Key Lime Pie, and Caramel Crunch. Taharka Brothers is focused on creating an impactful, profitable business managed and operated by young adults from some of Baltimore’s most troubled neighborhoods. The menu features rotating seasonal and one-time flavors inspired by local happenings and a handful of “collaborations” with other local small businesses throughout the year! View this post on Instagram A post shared by TAHARKA Bros. Ice Cream (@taharkabros) The Doll House Boutique Since 2003, The Doll House Boutique has been committed to providing fashion that ranges from couture to simple and stylish staples and providing local designers with a platform to showcase their collections. The Doll House is in the heart of Mount Vernon, in a cozy boutique, where the infamous display window gets all the glory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doll House Boutique (@dollhousemtvernon) Pandora’s Box Boutique Pandora's box boutique is a mod, vibrant, ever-evolving privately-owned lifestyle store located in Federal Hill. Much like the city of Baltimore, the customers at Pandora's Box come from various backgrounds and have different stories, but they still have so much in common. The brands featured at Pandora’s Box support local designers, jewelry makers and artisans, and promote social change, individuality, support for women and overall happiness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pandora's Box Boutique (@shoppandorasboxboutique) Drama MaMa Bookshop Drama MaMa bookshop is a “journal lovers paradise” featuring locally made journals and accessories. Through the workshops offered by the bookshop, you can also learn to create your own “book box” wooden bullet journals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Drama Mama Bookshop 🤓📒 (@dramamamabookshop) Art of Balance Wellness Spa Art of Balance offers an unprecedented experience where guests can truly learn to balance it all. A destination within a destination, where the importance of discovering the best version of yourself is at your fingertips. The spa’s holistic approach to treating the entire person is about embracing who you are and exploring how the balance of mind, body and spirit is integral to bringing forth the best of you.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art Of Balance Wellness Spa (@artofbalancespa)   The Urban Oyster The Urban Oyster is both the first female and black-owned oyster bar in Maryland. The restaurant is “sort of a movement” for those who prefer quality food in a relaxed atmosphere! The menu features oysters in the raw, soups, steam pots and more! View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Urban Oyster (@theurbanoyster)   Bar One Bar ONE is a dining experience curated for you. It’s about good people coming together in a space to be ONE…ONE vibration, ONE energy, ONE good time, ONE bar… Bar ONE. The menu features items including Jamaican oxtail dumpling stew, king crab legs, curry chicken and more! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bar ONE Baltimore (@baronebaltimore) Off The Rox Wine & Beer Off the Rox is a wine and beer boutique, conveniently located in Highlandtown. The store offers an appreciable selection of wines and craft beers, all handpicked and carefully selected. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Off The Rox (@offtherox)       Black Business Month gives us an opportunity to focus on a community that is too often underrepresented when it comes to access to capital and opportunities to build wealth. Join us in celebrating the Baltimore Black-owned businesses and their important contributions to our economy.  

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