Preparing for summer is always fun. Apartment living in summer means entertaining, outdoor living, and visiting local must-see sports. This summer will be better than ever with the return normalcy after COVID. Here are some tips to make this summer the best ever in your 98th Avenue Apartment. 

Amenities that Help You Make the Most of the Season

Your apartment should be an inviting place to live year round. For the summer, it's important to make sure that your apartment has several key amenities. Soak up the summer with a great patio and make sure to enjoy cold air conditioning.

Check out 98th Avenue’s amenities page for more information.

Ways to Stay Cool Inside Your Apartment

We all know that summers can get hot across most of the United States. In recent years, temperatures have continued to spike year over year, with even Alaska reporting record heat. So, it’s critical that you find ways to keep cool in your apartment.  

Here are some key tips to beating the heat:

• Set your air conditioner to comfortable temps while you are home while allowing it to run at a more efficient temperature when you are not

• Believe it or not, lights can be a major heat source as well. Replace older bulbs with cool-running LED’s (you will save energy too!)

• If you live in an area that cools off at night, open your windows and place a fan so that blows into the room which will pull cool outside air in

Nearby Stores for Summer Apparel

This is going to be the first post-lockdown summer and it's going to be great. So many of us are ready to get up, get out, and experience life again. That means it's time for a new summer look to make the most out of Summer 2021. You can find some fantastic stores close to 98th Avenue at the Alderwood and Mill Creek Town Center.

Summer 2021 can be your best summer ever. With a great apartment, a plan to stay cool, and the latest summer styles, you can make sure that you are prepared to make the most out of this summer. Get ready for the best experiences and memories ever!

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The Who’s Who?

It’s the 21st century and ice cream has taken on many different faces and flavors. If you like a more thick consistency, the sweet thickness of gelato may be just the thing you need this summer. However, if you want something a little more light and refreshing, the fruitiness of sorbet is just what you need. Or if you just want to stick with your standard ice cream cone topped with chocolate, vanilla, or both, that is just as good. No matter the flavor or texture, ice cream will definitely be your primary delight. But for those of us who may not be ready to go out and get the scoop just yet, there is a way you can enjoy a sweet treat like everyone else from the comfort of your own home. 

Self-Serve Your Soft Serve

DIY Ice cream! It may sound a little scary at first but there are several ways you can curate your own sweet delight! One of the quickest and most efficient recipes is known as the “ Freeze and Stir/Plastic Bag Method”. By combining milk, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a little salt you will be well on your way to your own tasty creation. If you can’t cook and would rather leave the stress on someone else, there are a couple of great locations in Bothell that can be of great service to your chilled sweet tooth. 

Who’s the Scoop in  Bothell 

Located a couple of minutes from our 98th Avenue community, delight in customizable flavorings such as Banana Pudding or Black Cherry Tart at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt; you may also want to try some of their more unique flavors like Blue Raspberry Sorbet made with Sour Patch Kids. If froyo isn't your thing, you can also swing by Snoqualmie Ice Cream for more traditional flavors like vanilla or chocolate. Just off the 522, enjoy a smooth, rich cup of some of the best ice cream you have ever tasted.  

From local to national chains, the city of Bothell has many options to try this summer to fulfill your ice cream cravings! Be sure to find your flavor soon. July is National Ice Cream month, enjoy!

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