Week Events at the Local Libraries

Check out these great week events that are happening at the Library. These events are from today until Friday and our great for families and children.


Tuesday 1/29/2013:
Clark County Library: Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Crime Stories - Asphalt Jungle
Clark County Library: When the Law Kicked the Mob out of Las Vegas
Sahara West Library: Lyrical Hip Hop Dance Class for Adults

Wednesday 1/30/2013:

The library is open, but there are no events listed.

 

 

Thursday 1/31/2013:

Spring Valley Library: SCORE Business Workshop: How to Start a Business
Sunrise Library Gallery Opening: Echoes of War: The Mind of Christian Gabriel

Friday 2/1/2013:

Clark County Library: Seated Yoga
Centennial Hills Library: 2nd Annual Winterfest Book Sale
West Las Vegas Library: Now & Then - Performative Harlem Renaissance Staged Readings

For more information see Las Vegas.

Apartment Friendly Cats

 

Did you know that San Moritz Apartment is a cat friendly community?  If you want a cat for your new home, make sure to check out good apartment dwelling breeds.  Here are some tips on what cats are the best for apartment style living.

 

When choosing a feline roommate, look for the following temperament traits:

• Adaptable, easygoing disposition
• Doesn't need to be highly active to be happy
• Soft-spoken
• Can tolerate being alone for up to eight hours at a time (particularly if you work or are away a lot during the day)
• Sociable
• Not overly territorial

Be sure to take your lifestyle into account when selecting a cat, too. If you plan to entertain a lot, be sure your cat will be able to tolerate --or even enjoy-- other people and the potential noise and chaos of parties (even a sedate dinner party is chaotic as far as some cats are concerned).

 

Apartment-Friendly Breeds

Below is a list of several breeds that are known to be good companions for apartment dwellers. Of course, personalities and temperaments will vary somewhat within each breed, so be sure to talk to your breeder to ensure that your feline friend will be a good fit for your living situation.

The British Shorthair is particularly known for its ability to adapt well to apartment life. Quiet and friendly with its owner, this hardy breed is also a good fit for first-time cat owners. If you want a lap cat, this breed is for you.

The easygoing and affectionate Persian, with its relatively placid demeanor, is a good fit for apartment life. However, the Persian does need attention and will not thrive in an environment where its owner is away a lot. The Persian requires daily grooming to prevent mats. If you like the Persian personality but would prefer a lower-maintenance coat, check out the Exotic, the short-haired version of the Persian.

The Russian Blue is an affectionate but independent cat, well-suited for a life with working singles. They are known to be shy with strangers but very loyal to their favorite person. Their plush blue coat requires very little maintenance. They are moderately active and enjoy playing.

The Javanese is playful, affectionate, and vocal. Although the Javanese can tolerate being alone during the day, they do need daily one-on-one time with their owners to be truly happy. This breed is best suited for first-time cat owners and would do best in the household of a retired senior.

The Ragdoll is known for its laid-back and gentle temperament. If you're looking for a lap cat that enjoys playtime but isn't especially demanding, a Ragdoll could be your ideal companion. These cats should be kept indoors only and adapt well to apartment life.

FoFor more information see catster.

Cooking Projects For You To Try

This year why not trying something new!  If you find yourself making the same meals every week, check out these great new meals and projects for the new year.  There is everyone from making your own cheese or cider. 
 
There's nothing better than a good project to get you through the post-holiday dog days of winter. One of these projects from the past year is bound to spark your interest. What about making a batch of fizzy sparkling cider? Or finally trying your hand at homemade pasta? Or mozzarella? Lots to do, lots to try, lots to discover!

TOP ROW
• 1 How to Make Sparkling Cider
• 2 How to Make Fresh Pasta from Scratch
• 3 How to Make Herb-Infused Honey
• 4 How to Make a Shrub Syrup
• 5 How to Make Homemade Mozzarella

BOTTOM ROW
• 6 How to Make Basic White Sandwich Bread
• 7 How to Make Basic Whole Wheat Bread
• 8 How to Fill and Shape Agnolotti Pasta
• 9 How to Make Kombucha Tea at Home
• 10 How to Make Soft, Chewy Caramel Candies

For more information see The Kitchn.

De-Clutter Your Closet

It has been about a week since the start of the year.  This is the time that New Year's Resolutions start to be put on the back burner.  Do not lose your New Year's Resolution this year!  If your resolution was to clean out your house and closet here are some great tips on how to get started.  Make sure to start at a good time, and you should have a plan before you start the project.


1. Choose your time wisely. I tend to come alive around 8pm and want to do all of my home projects right at that moment. That's a bad idea — especially if you live in an apartment building with a 9pm noise curfew. I tend to start a project and then have to stop, leaving an even messier issue to deal with the next day. Start at a reasonable time to complete the project on a day where you have lots of time to work.

2. Use a hanger system to identify which clothes you wear the most. After sorting KEEP, DONATE and THROW AWAY piles, hang all of your "keep" clothing on the hanger rod with the hanger hooks pointing toward you. As you wear the clothes, hang them the regular way: pointing towards the back of the closet. In three months, donate or sell any clothing that is still pointing towards you. Do this for each season of clothing.

3. On that note, store different seasons of clothing. Divide your "keep" clothing into two sections: warm weather and cold weather. Whichever season you're not wearing at the moment, store in airtight bins or garment bags to free up more room for the clothes you're wearing right now.

4. If there are things that you love that have holes or tears, fix them. Make it a priority to either take clothing in to a tailor for repair, or sit down with your own needle and thread and do it yourself. You'll be relieved after you do, and you'll have more clothing to wear! That goes for that pile of dry cleaning you have waiting too!

5. Don't be a shoe collector unless it's your passion. If you're anything like me, you like to buy cheap shoes, wear them for a bit and then hide them in the back of your closet to be forgotten. Have you ever had this moment when rummaging through your shoes: "what the...oh YEAHHHH!" If you're forgetting about certain pairs of shoes because you never wear them, it's time to donate.

For more information see Apartment Therapy.