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Mother's Day Gift Guide

We know how tough it can be trying to find the perfect gift for someone as special as your mom. That’s why Acero Cooley Station is here to help with a Mother’s Day gift guide full of ideas your mom is sure to love this year! Personalized Jewelry Remember when you were in grade school and would make your mom a special craft to bring home for Mother’s Day? We could almost guarantee she cried with each one. Tug at her heartstrings this year with a more sophisticated personalized gift, like an engraved bracelet or necklace from the Brighton jewelry store at Santan Village. Shop online and have your heartfelt Mother’s Day gift delivered right to mom this year. (Photo by @Brightoncollectibles) Dinner & Wine Cuisine & Wine Bistro is a wonderful local option for tasty wines and decadent French treats this Mother’s Day! And given the COVID-19 situation, this Gilbert bistro is now offering their goods to go. Surprise mom this year with an elegant dinner she can enjoy from the comfort of home when you bring over her favorite bottle of wine and a taste of French cuisine. (Photo by @Cuisineandwinebistro) A New Spring Outfit Spring has arrived here in Gilbert, so this Mother’s Day dress your mom in the season’s best from the Junky Trunk Boutique . This trendy Arizona shop has everything from maxi dresses and sandals, to sun hats and earrings, all available to order online and send to your mom. (Photo by @Junkytrunk) Fresh Bouquet of Flowers Nothing says “I love you” like a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note. Knock your mom’s socks off and deliver her a bundle of fresh Spring blooms from Gilbert florist Beloved Lily . This local florist offers a variety of floral designs and even custom arrangements that can be sent right to her front door. At-Home Spa Day Give your mom the fixings for an at-home spa day this Mother’s Day! The Aveda at Santan Village has wonderful Mother’s Day gift sets that take the hassle out of searching for home spa day essentials. Pamper the special woman in your life with a soothing body scrub, lotion, scented candle or bath oil this year, and she will surely thank you! (Photo by @Aveda) Gardening Supplies ‘Tis the season for gardening! Help mom get a jump start on this year’s garden with some starter supplies from the Gilbert Home Depot or Lowes . Both home improvement stores offer delivery, and all you need to do is decide what plants your mom likes best, her preferred color of gardening gloves, and a couple of terracotta pots. We hope you found this Mother’s Day gift guide helpful! Although you may not be out to brunch or shopping around town this Mother’s Day, there are still plenty of ways you can show mom just how much you love her. If you liked this blog and think others would too, be sure to share it on Facebook and Instagram ! And while you’re at it, keep following the Acero Cooley Station Blog here for more like it.

Virtual Ways You Can Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! And while given the circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic we may not be celebrating the holiday as we typically might, there are still plenty of ways to commemorate the environmentally focused day from the comfort of your Acero Cooley Station apartment. This year, the Earth Day theme is climate change, and along with that, the holiday has gone digital for the first time in history. Rather than heading out to plant trees or park clean-ups, this Earth Day citizens are encouraged to continue staying home and taking their activism online. Here are a few activities you can do while staying home to feel connected to the global civic event. Watch a webinar A wonderful way to connect with this year’s Earth Day theme of climate change might look like simply watching a webinar, documentary, or even a TED talk! As the saying goes, knowledge is power, so take some time today to learn more about the history of Earth Day, and some of the current climate conversations that are still being had on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Interested in the Coral reef? Here’s a webinar . Love a good TED Talk? Here are 12 TED talks focused on Earth Day. Happy learning! Make a window sign and post it on social media In an effort to encourage people to “speak up from home” this Earth Day, while also including the current trend of putting encouraging posters/art in windows, one way to celebrate could include making your own window sign! Then, once you’ve made it (you can find clever Earth Day quotes and sayings here ) post a photo of it online using the hashtags #EarthRise and #EarthDay2020 to be a part of the digital Earth Day movement, and to see posts from others who have made signs too. (Photo by @EarthDayNetwork) Try an at-home science project Get hands-on with an at-home project this Earth Day! Here are a few Earth science activities that you most likely already have all of the supplies for in your Acero Cooley Station apartment. You can learn about the Earth’s atmosphere with a few pieces of paper, measuring tape, scissors and a globe. Or maybe venture into what makes the sky blue, here . And tune in for a message from an environmental science educator, here , as she explores the big ideas surrounding the Earth’s systems. Take the Earth Day Challenge Extend Earth Day beyond one day of the year with this 22-day challenge ! Daily activities include things like doing a plastic audit or eating only plant-based recipes for one day. Although the challenge happened throughout April, you can still do each daily challenge starting today! Earth Day 2020 is unique for numerous reasons; it’s the first digital Earth Day, it’s the 50th anniversary of the global celebration, and it’s happening during a global pandemic. Thankfully, now more than ever our society is able to stay connected via the digital world to all that’s happening today, and we hope you enjoy these at home digital Earth Day activities! Let us know how you’re spending Earth Day 2020 on Facebook and Instagram , and continue following the Acero Cooley Station blog here .

10 Gilbert Restaurants Offering Delivery and Take-Out

Just because the dining room of your favorite Gilbert restaurant is closed, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy their delicious food and drinks! One of the hardest-hit businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic has included restaurants and eateries nationwide. However, there is a silver lining; we can still indulge in a hearty hamburger or a bowl of pasta from home as most restaurants have turned to delivery and take out! Now more than ever Gilbert restaurants are banking on our support of ordering online and enjoying food from home. So to make it easier for you to support local, here are a few nearby restaurants that are offering these services for you to take advantage of! Brio Tuscan Grille Open for to-go, curbside pick-up, carry out and delivery. Limited Menu: https://order.brioitalian.com/menu/san-tan (480) 917-9177 Blue Wasabi Sushi Open for curbside pickup, to-go, and delivery through Postmates and DoorDash. New Hours: Monday through Friday:: 4 - 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Noon - 9 p.m. (480) 722-9250 Culture Clash Greek Yogurt Open for curbside pick-up or carry out. (480) 686-9011 Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Kona Grill Open for take-out or delivery through DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub and UberEats. Menu: https://www.konagrill.com/menu/kitchen (480) 289-4500 Pita Jungle Open for to-go, curbside pick-up and delivery through DoorDash or UberEats. Menu: http://www.pitajungle.com/menu/starters/?loc=gilbert (480) 814-2535 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Open for to-go, curbside pick-up and delivery. Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (480) 899-4338 Backyard Taco Open for take-out and drive-through. Online ordering and delivery through Postmates, DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub. Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Closed Sunday (480) 247-2775 Salerno’s Restaurant and Pizzeria Open on select days, during select times and only offering select menu items. Call ahead to confirm availability. When open, offering carryout and delivery through DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub (480) 892-0040 Fire & Brimstone Make a delicious pizza at home! Fire & Brimstone is offering pizza kits with all the fixings you’ll need for the perfect pizza, available for purchase at Agritopia Farm store . (602) 558-1907 Isabel’s Amor Open for curbside pick-up, take-out or delivery through Doordash. Take out orders accepted over the phone. Hours: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m Menu: https://isabelsamor.com/menu/ (480) 290-7060 (Photo by @IsabelsAmor) Local restaurants need us now more than ever and lucky for us, all we have to do is order our favorite foods to our home. Given the fluidity of the restaurant industry at this time, we recommend always calling ahead to ensure the business is still offering select services. Hopefully this guide helps you decide what you’ll be eating in the next few days, and if you found this useful, be sure to share it on Facebook or Instagram so your fellow GIlbert neighbors can use it too! While you’re at it, keep following the blog here for more updates like this one.

Your Guide to Working From Home at Acero Cooley Station

Has your Acero Cooley Station kitchen recently been converted into your new office space? Do you have computer screens, keyboards and sticky notes cluttering your dining room table? If so, you’re not alone. Most of the nation is in a similar situation to you at the moment, recently transitioning to working from home amidst the outbreak of COVID-19. Working from home can be a big transition and has its fair share of pros and cons, but today we are going to provide you a complete guide to strategies and tools that will help you stay productive in your new home office at Acero Cooley Station. Stick To A Schedule If this remote work opportunity is new to you, given the circumstances of coronavirus, then a great place to start is by creating your ideal work from home schedule. Craft a schedule that is similar to your original office hours, whether that be clocking in at 8 a.m. and clocking out at 5 p.m., and maintain that schedule in your new workspace. It can be easy to fall into the trap of not being as strict about your work hours while at home, but sticking to a schedule will help you stay productive throughout the day, keep focused on task management and help overall with time tracking. A morning and afternoon routine can also help! Determine when you plan on “clocking in” for the day, when you’ll take your lunch break, and when you’ll end your workday, then plan around that. Maybe that means getting up early enough to brew some coffee and read the news before starting work, or leaving time for yoga and an afternoon walk after you end the workday. A routine will help you feel a little more stable during this new change, and can assist in increased productivity. Get Fresh Air Never underestimate the power of a brisk walk outside. Most employers across the country encourage periodic breaks (along with a lunch break) throughout the workday. Use this break time as an opportunity to refresh and reset your intention for the day. Step outside, get some fresh air, take a walk. This might look like a short trip to the mailbox or stepping outside on the balcony, but when working from home, it is essential to get some fresh air and take breaks as needed. Have a Dedicated Workspace Not only will keeping to a schedule help you stay on track and productive while working from home, but having a dedicated workspace will too. Find your favorite spot in your Acero Cooley Station Apartment, and make that your new home office. Whether this looks like a spot at the kitchen table or at a desk in your bedroom, set it up in a way that encourages you to sit down, dial-in and get some work done. You’ll also want to take into consideration an ideal location for conference calls and video chats, one with ample lighting and a clean background. This is a unique time for all of us, so hopefully this complete guide helps you to feel more comfortable with your new work from home situation! Share with us if you’re working from home at Acero Cooley Station on Facebook or Instagram , and keep following the blog here for more blogs like this one.

A Note from Acero Cooley Station on COVID-19

It goes without saying that our world has experienced an overwhelming amount of change in the last few weeks. The outbreak of COVID-19 has surely altered the way we approach our day to day lives, and without a doubt has made it a reasonably unsettling time in history. We want you, our residents, community members, and associates, to know that all of us here at Acero Cooley Station are riding this wave with you. Now more than ever we want to assure you that your health and safety is our absolute top priority. Today we hope to address some of the questions you might currently have regarding this pandemic and your home at Acero Cooley Station. Questions like; what changes can I expect to see in my apartment community? What does “social distancing” mean when living in an apartment? What can my family and I be doing to stay healthy? First and foremost, we recommend staying up to date with current guidance and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). These organizations provide a plethora of information intended to help the general public understand what is happening globally, and what you can be doing to stay healthy. Wondering what the coronavirus/COVID-19 even is? Curious about what symptoms you should be paying attention to? Have you pondered wearing a face mask? Answers to these common questions and more can be found here . Please be assured in knowing that our team will also be monitoring these sites so as to stay up to date with the most recent developments and recommended health procedures as well. What changes will I notice at Acero Cooley Station? As you can imagine, our sanitation procedures have elevated to new heights. Due to continuously developing information regarding the spread of the virus and how long it lives on surfaces, our maintenance team is taking extra precautions when sanitizing community surfaces and common spaces. Additionally, resident gatherings and community areas are temporarily closed in accordance with the CDC's recommendations for social distancing and to help slow the spread of germs. With the safety of both our associates and residents in mind, our office is also temporarily closed to walk-through traffic. But there’s no need to worry, we will be available via phone or email for anything you might need. At this time we encourage you, your family, your friends, and your Acero Cooley Station neighbors to stay home, practice social distancing and only leave your apartment if you really need to. Now more than ever it is important to check on your neighbors, especially those who are elderly. Give them a call to see if they need anything and remember that we are all in this together. Thank you for being a part of our Gilbert community; we look forward to brighter days ahead.

How to Tackle Spring Cleaning Like A Champ

Spring has officially started here in Gilbert, and among the many great things that come with the start of this new season, there is one in particular that most seem to dread; Spring cleaning. To some, cleaning (in general) is a daunting chore. To others, cleaning can sometimes be thought of as therapeutic! If you’re like most of us and tend to find it as more of a chore then a hobby, then you’ve landed on the right blog article, because today we are guiding you through 5 easy Spring cleaning tips that will help you tackle this year’s spring cleaning like a champ (and hopefully make you not hate it so much!). Get the worst out of the way first It’s no fun saving the worst for last, because then you are dreading it the entire time you are cleaning other parts of your Acero Cooley Station apartment. You may be thinking “Are these people crazy? I don’t want to start my deep clean with the thing I want to do the least, first!” But hear us out: once you’re done with the tough stuff, the rest of the cleaning feels like a breeze! Make a list As with most things in life, setting goals and working to achieve them can help tremendously in checking off your to-do list. The same goes for Spring cleaning. Jot down a list of all the places in your Acero Cooley Station apartment that you wish to tidy up this Spring in order of importance (maybe your home office, the shower curtains, light fixtures or even the kitchen cabinets). Then, as we just mentioned, start with the cleaning chore you’re dreading the most and work your way down from there. It may seem silly, but data has actually shown that writing down a to-do list, or in this case, a cleaning schedule, with a pen or pencil on an actual piece of paper helps you to achieve the items on that list. Plus, the feeling of accomplishment when you write that last checkmark is extremely satisfying. Listen to your favorite playlist Everything is better with a little music; especially Spring cleaning. Find your favorite station on Spotify, or even just tune in to your favorite local Gilbert radio station, and sing along as you clean away. Divide and conquer This could be interpreted one of two ways: divide and conquer meaning make Spring cleaning a team effort between those you share a living space with, and also, divide and conquer your cleaning list. First and foremost, we all know that teamwork makes the dreamwork, so if you have extra hands around the house who are willing and able to dust the blinds or vacuum and mop, let them! And if it’s just you, divide your list and work on a few tasks at a time, rather than trying to do everything at once. You’ll find this technique will leave you less overwhelmed and more likely to stick to it, rather than burning out quickly. An easy way to divide and conquer is to group your cleaning by areas of the house: target the bathroom one day, the kitchen the next, so on and so forth. Reward yourself This may seem like a no-brainer, but once you accomplish one of the tasks on your Spring cleaning to do list, reward yourself! Whether that be a glass of wine or taking 20 minutes to read your favorite book, treat yourself to a reward for a productive day of house cleaning. These are our favorite Spring cleaning tips, what are yours? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram , and share with us how these tips helped you! If you liked this article, be sure to keep following the Acero Cooley Station blog here for more like it.