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Easy and Relaxing Ways to Celebrate This Mother's Day in Vancouver, WA!

Mother’s day is a special day to thank the hard-working women who helped raise us and guide us through life. Whether you are celebrating from the comfort of your Acero Haagen Park home or exploring the beautiful city, there are plenty of wonderful ways to celebrate your mom! Check out our list below of relaxing ways to spend your Mother’s Day this year! The Vancouver Waterfront The up-and-coming Vancouver Waterfront offers plenty of options for socially distanced exploring to celebrate Mother's day. Start your day early on the patio at Kafiex Roasters or take a stroll while you enjoy views of the river. If you are looking for a great spot to enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, reverse a spot at Twig Bistro for a delicious Mother’s Day plated brunch and craft cocktails. If you are looking for a relaxing way to spend the afternoon, stop by one of the many new wineries to hit the waterfront. Airfields Estate Winery not only offers deliciously affordable wines but has a patio to enjoy sunny weekend afternoons! The Vancouver Farmers Market When you are looking for a way to support the local community and enjoy some fresh air, hop over to the Vancouver Farmers’ Market! Located in Esther Short Park in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, where you can enjoy fresh produce from local farmers, fresh flowers, hand-crafted items, and local goods. This market is following socially distanced practices to provide a great shopping experience. Grab your mask and enjoy the colorful vendors with delicious vegan, gluten-free, and pet-friendly options! Cozy Meal at Home Sometimes the best gift you can give to your mom is the gift of a home-cooked meal. Treat your mom to her favorite meal and a cozy day at home! If your mom doesn’t have a favorite meal, create the perfect mimosa bar with fresh fruit and this Infinitely Adaptable Frittata from Delish ! Ingredients: 8 large eggs 1/3 c. heavy cream 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella Salt and pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/2 c. ricotta 3 c. baby spinach Directions: Preheat the oven to 375°. In a bowl whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add shallot and garlic and cook until soft, 5 minutes then add mushrooms and cook until soft, another 5 minutes more. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into the skillet then dollop with ricotta and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until eggs are just set, 12 minutes. We hope we were able to help you celebrate your mom with these Mother's Day ideas. Take a photo of your favorite way to relax at home and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram! Check back next week for more food and fun in Vancouver, WA.

Best Hiking Trails Near Vancouver WA | Acero Haagen Park

The Pacific Northwest is known for its lush green vegetation and abundant bodies of water making it one of the best places to find beautiful parks and hiking trails. This weekend, make some time to go out and explore the many nature filled parks near Acero Haagen Park. Here are some of our favorite local parks and trails for you to visit on your own or with your friends. Salmon Creek Trail Salmon Creek Trail is located just 20 minutes away from your home at Acero Haagen Park. The trail features scenic landscapes of forest-like vegetation with a beautiful backdrop of Mount Hood. In case you’re having trouble finding it, the trail begins at the Klineline pond and follows the serene Salmon Creek for approximately 5.9 miles. An important thing to keep in mind when visiting Salmon Creek Park is that because this trail is heavily trafficked, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. However, this trail can be enjoyed with your furry pal as it is a dog friendly trail. Vancouver Lake Take in the beautiful scenery of Vancouver Lake as you hike along its coast for a moderate 4.3 miles. This time of the year is perfect to visit this trail as the terrain is dry, wild flowers are blooming, trees are lush green, and the sky is clearing up. The trail is dog friendly as well but must be kept on a leash as the path is traveled by families and trail runners. It should be mentioned that the trail is partially paved making it accessible for bikes and strollers. Make sure to bring a camera to capture beautiful views to share with your friends later. Cougar Creek Trail Cougar Trails Loop is a year round open trail stretching a short 2.8 miles with dense forest vegetation making an easy and quick way to get out of the city and experiencing nature. Cougar Trails Loop offers pleasant views of Cougar Creek, a small tributary of Salmon Creek. The trail’s main attraction is a shark tooth shaped stone hanging from a gate reminiscent of a Japanese-styled gates, or Toriis, located under tall green pines. A strange sight but a fascinating one nonetheless. We hope you were able to find a trail that resonates with your taste. Whether you’re looking for a short 2 mile hike or a longer 6 mile trek, Acero Haagen Park is located in a prime location. Don’t forget to bring a blanket so you can rest up after your hike and enjoy the beaches of Vancouver Lake.

Best Furniture Stores Vancouver WA | Acero Haagen Park

Remodeling your home can be a fun yet time-consuming process. You’ll begin wondering if a leather or suede sofa set will fit better with your mahogany coffee table or whether you should replace your entire living room furniture. Now that you’ve made up your mind on that part, next you’ll be asking yourself where to find the best quality furniture deals. At Acero Haagen Park, we want to help you save a step. Below we’ve compiled a list of our favorite furniture stores in Vancouver, WA. Cascade Furniture and Mattress Just 5 minutes away from your apartment, Cascade Furniture and Mattress has a wide selection of office furniture, dining tables, TV stands and more. They’re currently offering in-store shopping but in case you want to browse from home, their easy to navigate website makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. Their listings are packed with useful information including measurement specs to make sure they are the right size for your home. Sans Midman In case you want to knock two birds with one stone, Sans Midman is located walking distance from Cascade Furniture. To show their commitment to low prices, Sans Midman has adopted the motto of “Never Pay Retail”. Here you’ll be able to find beautiful accent tables for your living room, a new bed frame for your mattress, or a new file cabinet for your work at home office. Their zero percent financing and layaway options make it easy for you to start re-imagining the interior design of your home. Vancouver Woodworks Located 11-minutes from Acero Haagen Park, Vancouver Woodworks specializes in furniture with elegant wood finishes. Whether you’re looking for dark walnut china cabinets, a rich cherry dining room set, or a lighter maple-colored coffee table, you won’t leave unsatisfied. They are currently open for in-store shopping or online shopping to accommodate your preferred shopping style. Their user friendly website also includes information on how to properly care for your wood home furnishings. We hope we were able to help you search for the new piece of furniture that will bring your ideas to life. For home decorating tips and advice on interior design, consult with one of the professionals at one of these locations. Make sure to visit their websites for a look at all of their options.

Wellness Benefits of Crystals and the Best Crystal Shop in Vancouver, WA

It’s time to get grounded and use the power of crystals to balance the energy in your home. Crystals are perfect to add decorative style to your living space or to cleanse vibrations for a more relaxed lifestyle. Whether you’re in search of mental clarity, aiding sleep and relaxation, cleansing of negative energy, or even a good luck charm, many people use crystals for their respective spiritual properties. Here are our recommendations for the best places to find crystals that will lighten up your apartment at Acero Haagen Park. Celestial Awakenings Just 15 minutes away from Acero Haagen Park, you’ll be able to find a great selection of beautifully colored earth stones that you can use to embellish your home. At Celestial Awakenings you’ll be able to find a variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors depending on your taste and spiritual objective. Pick up your choice of quartz as you’ll be able to find different kinds including Agate Blue Lace, Black Onyx, Angel Phantom, and a wide range more. You can also find beautiful minerals including bronzite, argonite, celestite and more. In case you’re looking for something smaller you’ll be able to find most crystals in palm stone sizes. Earthbound Trading Company Earthbound Trading Company has prepared crystals ready to use as decorations. They have created beautiful yet charming hand-held trees that substitute leaves for stones of your choice. These are great to be used as desk decorations that help inspire creativity and relaxation. They also offer a tasteful selection of vibrant bracelets, necklaces, and rings to pair with your outfit this spring. Handley Rock and Jewelry Supply Handley Rock is just another 15 minutes away from Acero Haagen Park and a 5 minute walk away from Earthbound Trading in case you need another look for the best crystal that will fit your home. This local shop brings stones from all over the world. Their current selection features beautiful rocks including Ethopian opal, quartz on pyrite from Peru, and elestial quartz from Brazil. Thank you for checking out our favorite crystal shops in Vancouver, WA. For more on information about their great selection, make sure to visit each shop’s website.

Relax at Home with these Spring Cocktail Recipes

The weekend is finally here and we are ready to kick our feet up and relax in our elegant apartment homes at Acero Haagen Park. Whether you’re trying to get some rest and relaxation, or you’re looking to kickstart your weekend, we’ve got a spring cocktail for you! Read on for a few spring cocktail recipes that you can try at home this weekend. Gone with the Gin Sit back and binge-watch Netflix shows while sipping on this soothing Kombucha G&T. Recipe: 2 oz. of gin 3 oz of tonic 2 oz of watermelon kombucha (or whatever your favorite fruity flavor is) Garnish with a lime wheel Stir ingredients together in a glass over ice, and you’re good to go! Spicy Pineapple Margarita Margs aren’t just for #MargaritaMondays and Cinco de Mayo! Spice up your weekend with this spicy spring cocktail. Recipe: 3 slices of jalapeno (or more depending on your tolerance to spice) 2 oz of tequila ¾ oz of fresh lime juice 1 oz of pineapple juice ½ oz of simple syrup Salt Add jalapeno slices, lime juice, and simple syrup to a mixing tin and muddle. Add tequila, pineapple juice, and ice and shake well. Salt the rim of a glass, then pour mixture into the glass over ice. Add extra jalapeno slice for garnish. Grapefruit Mocktail For the family friendly, pregnant friendly, under 21 crowd, this mocktail really hits the spot! Recipe: 2 oz grapefruit juice 2 oz kombucha 1 oz sparkling water Garnish optional - pink peppercorn, mint sprig, and grapefruit slice Combine juices in a glass over ice and stir, pour in the sparkling water, and garnish! For more seasonal cocktail recipes, visit The Social Sipper blog ! Take a photo of your favorite way to relax at home and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram ! Check back next week for more food and fun in Vancouver, WA.

Spring Farmers Markets in Vancouver, WA

One of the best parts of spring in Vancouver is the reopening of our local farmers' market! Read on to learn about the Vancouver Farmers Market and new information about their COVID-19 safety precautions. Rain or Shine The Vancouver Farmers Market is open every weekend whether it rains or shines! As you know, the PNW is pretty rainy in the spring, but this outdoor market is ready to serve the community no matter the weather. They opened last weekend on March 20th, and will stay open through October 31st. Their hours are Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. You can stay up to date on Farmers Market news on their Facebook ! Order Online One cool thing about the COVID-19 precautions is that you can now order online from the local vendors that participate in the market downtown. Feel free to wander around, with a mask, and skip the line to pick up your online order! Visit their online store to learn more and order ahead. You can order everything from fresh produce to locally crafted goods, ready to eat foods, and Market Box Subscriptions. COVID-19 Precautions The Vancouver Farmers Market has made their shoppers guidelines available to view on their website. They ask that shoppers please follow these strict guidelines to protect themselves and others, especially elderly visitors who are more susceptible to COVID-19. You can view these guidelines here . Happy shopping! We hope you have fun exploring the market this spring, check our blog next week for more local food and fun!