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DIY Holiday Gift Basket Ideas

When it comes to gift-giving, it’s often said that it’s the thought that counts. However true this may be, you should strive to give the best gift possible.

Adding a personal touch to your gifts is a way to show someone they’re special. That’s why DIY gift baskets are so cool – they’re a way to give a great gift with a personal touch.

In this post, we’ll share some ideas for DIY holiday gift baskets. With a gift basket, you can give your loved ones an assortment of goodies that show you’ve been thinking about them.

Read on for some great gift basket ideas!

Wine & Coffee

Both wine and coffee are great themes for a holiday gift basket. Chances are, you know someone who is a wine or coffee enthusiast, or both. There are lots of coffee or wine-themed gifts you can turn into a basket that will provide them with everything they need to enjoy their favorite beverage.

For coffee, include mugs, to-go cups and lids, coffee beans of your choice, mini-creamers, and sugar. And if you want to go the extra mile, you can even include a coffee bean grinder.

For wine, include wine glasses, a corkscrew, wine aerator, and a bottle of delicious red or white. For a more in-depth tutorial on wine baskets, check out The Wine Cellar Group’s detailed guide.

Gardening

Do you know anyone with a green thumb? If so, they’ll be delighted by a gardening gift basket.

Use your gardening basket as a way to replace old or worn tools and provide inspiration for new things to grow.

Include gardening gloves, a garden trowel, seed packets, gardening books, air plants, a garden cultivator, and gardening pots. Check out Gardening Know How for more.

Grilling & BBQ

The grilling gear basket is great for anyone who spends their holidays entertaining guests and flipping burgers out in the backyard.

Include a basting brush, a high-quality dry rub or sauce, skewers, an assortment of grilling-related condiments, and top it all off with a cutting board. Country Living provides a few more ideas for the grilling pro in your life.

Baking

You probably also know someone who loves to bake. Because those who bake love to share the fruits of their labor, a “baking essentials” basket might end up being a gift to yourself as well!

Include baking utensils, a whisk, spoon, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, tongs, and a strainer. Dish towels, oven mitts, and some kind of cake mix or dough are also great additions.

Start Making Your Holiday Gift Baskets in Your New 1st Lake Apartment!

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Fall at Home Activities

Toward the end of November, schools are out for a few days and this break is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the wonders of fall! Embrace the season with fun activities that will spark creativity and bring smiles. Here are some fantastic ideas:

Coloring/Activity Sheets

Coloring sheets are a great way to explore your artistic side, while activity sheets are a great way to engage your mind. Simply click here to download some fall-inspired sheets, print them out, and let the fun begin!

DIYs

Looking to get a little more creative? The DIYs below are a fun way to get creative while using resources you may already have at home!

  • Tree Art
    • First, draw out the base of a tree and its trunks onto a piece of paper.
    • Then, put as many colors of paint as you like onto a paper plate, piece of cardboard, or anything else you don’t mind getting paint on.
      • For ease and convenience, you can also use a pre-potted paint set, like this one found at Michaels. 
    • Finally, dip your finger into the paint and press it onto the bare tree trunks to create “leaves.”

  • Turkey Handprint
    • Start by tracing your hand on any type of paper.
    • Cut out the traced handprint and begin decorating it how you like!
    • You can use pipe cleaners as legs, paint to color the turkey, a pen to draw a face, and more. The possibilities are endless!

  • Painted Pumpkins
    • A classic DIY project is painting pumpkins!
    • All you need to do is pick out the pumpkin size of your choosing, grab some paint, and let your creativity flow!
    • For extra pizzazz, you can even add stickers, rhinestones, and more!

 

There you have it, a few simple and cost-effective activities to make this break unforgettable! Enjoy!

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Creeks of River Ridge Truck or Treat Event

We are excited to invite all Creeks of River Ridge residents to our
Truck or Treat Event!

Date: Oct. 24th
Time:
5 PM – 8 PM
Location:
Dog Park

Food Truck Vendors: 
Taste of Nola
Hubbard Put a Shirt On
Wolf Burgers

Activities:
• Tables for trick-or-treating with goodies from our sponsors and the Creeks of River Ridge
• Costume contest (ages 0-13) at 7 PM with prizes awarded
• Backdrop set up for photo opportunities

🎃 We hope to see you there for a SPOOKTACULAR night! 🎃

For more information, contact your management office.
*Event is for Creeks of River Ridge residents only*

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

 




Jefferson Parish Water Quality Report

According to the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, Jefferson Parish’s East and West Bank water systems received an “A” from the Louisiana Department of Health. See the attachments below for more.

 




Where to Get the Best Crawfish in River Ridge, Metairie, and Kenner!

The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, and the crawfish are boiling! Whether you’re in River Ridge, Metairie, or Kenner,  we have curated a list of some of the best places to get hot and ready-to-eat crawfish this spring. 

River Ridge

Bobby’s Seafood 

(504) 738-2104

9013 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123

Seither’s 

(504) 738-1116

279 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123

Charles Seafood 

(504) 405-5263

8311 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan, LA 70123

Jaeger’s Seafood

(504) 818-2200

901 South Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70121

 

Kenner

Smitty’s Seafood 

(504) 468-1647

 2000 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065

Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar

(504) 443-6454

3201 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065

Kenner Seafood  

(504) 466-4701

3140 Loyola Dr Kenner, LA

 

Metairie

Lil Kat’s 

(504) 469-7216

8006 W Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA 70003

Zuppardo’s 

(504) 887-1150

5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

Captain Sid’s 

(504) 831-2840

1700 Lake Ave, Metairie, LA 70005

Want more options? Try downloading The Crawfish App and view all the local restaurants offering hot-boiled crawfish this season. 

Take your crawfish to go and eat them in your new 1st Lake Properties home! To view a full list of our available apartment homes, click here