With the weather warming up and school ending, children are starting to get antsy and active! Try one of these fun spring day activities to curb boredom and make memories together. Even if the sun is shining or not!

http://savvyauntie.com/activitydetails.aspx?id=927&GroupID=15&Name=10%20Great%20Spring%20Activities!

Whether it’s a quick weekend trip away from home or your big vacation of the year, Virginia is bustling with great escapes in May. From mountains to beaches or wine to produce, you and yours are guaranteed to find something that fits your getaway needs. Check out this site for great options no matter where in Virginia you’d like to roam.

               Now that the April showers have passed, it is time for May flowers. Take a look at this list of beautiful blooms starting to appear this month! Visit your local florist and add some freshness to your home through a vase full of flowers.

http://www.bridalguide.com/planning/david-tuteras-weddings/flowers-in-season-may

Spring is here! Revamp your patio or balcony with these design ideas from Apartment Therapy! For inexpensive furniture and decorations, take a trip to one of the many Goodwill stores across Lynchburg, or the DAV Thrift shop off of Timberlake. Have fun creating an oasis of your own!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/planning-a-happy-modern-3season-porch-187656

As the warm weather has us all itching to bring out our summer wardrobes, check out Martha Stewart’s must-do Spring cleaning basics. From updating bed linens to cleaning windows, your home is sure to sparkle through Summer!

http://www.marthastewart.com/274355/spring-cleaning-basics/@center/277002/spring-cleaning#217955

Lynchburg is full of great things to do in the Spring as the weather starts to warm up. Join the rest of the community at one of these events happening this weekend!

April 12: Hillcats Home Game at 6 – Enjoy the evening out at the field with your friends and family snacking on Cracker Jack’s and watching some baseball!

April 12: From Blossom to Bottle at Peaks of Otter Winery – Picnic, visit the farm animals, and taste the wine for free from Noon to 6 on Friday! A 5k race will be held on Saturday, the 13^th, so go ahead and sign up for that too while you are there.

April 13: Amazing Cooks Club at Amazement Square – Snack on foods from around the globe for $3 per child on Saturday. Yum!

*The Resident Referral Form must be submitted before the prospective resident has any contact with Stewart Langley Properties.

1. Buy furniture that will fit into your home. Over-sized furniture just makes you feel cramped. A sectional sofa can easily be split up to accommodate any shaped or sized room.
2. Add color and texture by layering rugs over your carpet. It creates a focal point and breaks up the room!
3. Create more storage to show off your most loved items. Think about utilizing the space above your head with lofted shelving units to utilize space that is often forgotten about.
4. Work with the quirky colors that may be a part of your rental home. Add touches that accent the color such as towels, curtains, or paintings.
5. Add curtains to your windows to dramatically change the look of your home. As long as they have a white backing to keep the community looking cohesive, add a funky print or pattern to create some pop.

All of these ideas can be created on a budget with some creative thinking and searching!

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                All proceeds will benefit the Miller Home for Girls established in 1875 to help provide a safe place for girls ages 4 to 21. To buy tickets, call 434.845.0421 or visit the Miller Home on Westerly Drive.

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