Easter Eggs, Libraries, The Masters & More to Appreciate in April at Collingwood Apartment Homes
It seems like everyone’s calendars get crazier than usual when spring rolls around, and this April at Collingwood Apartment Homes in Alpharetta, Georgia, is no exception! Easter, the Masters Tournament at Augusta National, National Library Week, RPM Careers Week—there’s something for almost everybody to celebrate and appreciate! Let’s Hop Right Into Easter Mark your calendars now for Collingwood Apartment Homes’ Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, starting at 5 p.m. at the picnic area! (Important Note: Everyone is asked to arrive at a little early for instructions.) We can’t wait to see all our Collingwood kiddos have a good time with this! Another “eggcellent” way to celebrate will be to take your little bunnies to the Hop-A-Long Egg Hunt at Avalon Saturday, April 19. The Easter Bunny is coordinating two separate hunts for this event to make sure everyone can safely join in the fun that day. These activities are taking place before the actual holiday because it’s late this year—Sunday, April 20, 2025 (Passover begins Saturday, April 12). Which gives you plenty of time to lay in supplies and have the fun of making your own charcuterie Easter basket! If you’re not feeling particularly creative, * The Idea Specialists™ * recommend a quick google search for the kind of goodies you want to share with family and friends. They found lots great boxes and baskets at Harry & David, as well as full holiday dinners! Locally, Sensational Baskets on Holcomb Bridge Road is an excellent option. Our Local Library This year’s theme for National Library Week April 6-12 is “Drawn to the Library,” and that’s because libraries have something that draws everyone in: books, magazines, computer stations, story time for kids, DVDS, online resources, and more. If you haven’t visited it lately, commemorate the week by checking out the Alpharetta Branch of the Fulton County Library System to see what all they have to offer. Teed Up Next—The Masters It just wouldn’t be spring in Georgia without the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, now would it? If you’re lucky enough to have the chance to attend—even if only for a practice round—take it! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Most of us, though, will get to enjoy the lovely azaleas and admire the prowess of professional athletes like betting favorites Rory McIllroy and Scottie Scheffler from the comfort of our Collingwood Apartment Homes living rooms. Here’s the guide for watching at home. We asked The Idea Specialists™ for some suggestions on how to through a Masters party, and of course they came through! Egg salad sandwiches, pimento sandwiches, and Mini MoonPies are musts!! Don’t have time to make your own sammies in your custom-appointed kitchen? Not to worry—you can feast on tradition with the Taste of the Masters hosting kit! The world-famous classic concessions items, including pork bar-b-que, are delivered to your door, enabling you to recreate the patron experience. Another way to do that is to make an Azalea Cocktail, the beloved drink of golfers and fans alike. (Pro Tip: This pretty pink concoction goes well with most Easter menus, too!) RPM Careers Week Our final focus for this month’s blog is Residential Property Management (RPM) Careers Week April 14-18, 2025, because where we would be without the people who make it so easy to call our beautiful luxury apartment community home? Support services teams, maintenance/service professionals, suppliers, and leadership—everyone works together, and we’re especially fortunate because they all have a good time at the same time! Residential property management offers career opportunities for passionate, creative, and driven people from all walks of life, professional levels, and skillsets. Check out the National Apartment Association site for more info. Stop in any time to help us celebrate! * The Idea Specialists™ * The Idea Specialists™ is a group of design and inspiration professionals with a focus on communications for the luxury apartment home industry, as well as custom lifestyle planning and more.
Collingwood Apartment Homes is Bringing the Slam Dunks This Month — March Madness & ALDI Fun Finds!
Everybody’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day—and everybody’s got a bracket when March Madness rolls around! That’s why Collingwood Apartment Homes in Alpharetta, Georgia, asked *the Idea Specialists™* for some slam-dunk suggestions on how to celebrate both this month. Also taking place during March is Ramadan, and while it of course is a very serious observance, it comes to a close with its own celebration: Eid al-Fitr. Fellowship, Food & Fun Finds! From shamrocks to the Sweet 16, and whether it’s green beer and corned beef or “Courtside Punch” and chicken wings, the things all good March parties have in common are fellowship and food. The Idea Specialists™ plan to take their shopping lists to the ALDI in the North Bridges Shopping Center to stock up on staples and sweets. They have learned about so many good frozen foods and specialty items and gotten so many great recipe ideas from being members of the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community on Facebook! And of course there’s nothing “shameful” about it! The name really refers to the area in the center of the store that is packed with what the grocer refers to as “ALDI Finds,” a rotating stock of limited-edition, often seasonally themed items. It’s also a prime spot to score dupes of popular name-brand products, at a fraction of the price. Who wouldn’t cheer for that? Gameday Gatherings When it comes to watching the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, this year, you might want to enjoy the home court advantage that comes with having the South Regional Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games played at State Farm Arena (Georgia Tech is hosting). You also can plan to have a few folks over to enjoy the roundball action in the comfort of your luxury apartment home, or take advantage of the wonderful spaces in Collingwood Apartment Homes clubhouse to cheer on your faves with your neighbors and friends. Decorate your drinks and spear your appetizers (served in hoop-designed snack cups!) with these fun basketball-themed cocktail picks the Idea Specialists™ found. It always adds an extra level of excitement when you’re competing against friends, so get yourself a bracket going! There doesn’t have to be any money on the line—it can be all about the bragging rights! You can also play around with non-sports brackets to get the non-fans involved—movies, music, and more, the list goes on and on. Check out this post for more ideas. The Wearing Of The Green While once thought of as primarily a day of Catholic religious observance to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, in modern times St. Patrick’s Day is more about the wearing of green clothing and celebrating all things Irish! Faith and begorrah! This year all ye lads, lassies, and li’l leprechauns can sham-ROCK the night away Friday, March 14, at Luck of Avalon on The Plaza. The fun will begin at 6 p.m. and include: Live music from Will and The Exclamation! A traditional performance from Drake Irish Dance Alpharetta Pipes & Drums performance with The Atlanta Pipe Band Bars featuring themed-cocktails & more Paddy’s Day-themed airbrush designs A festive photo-op moment Patrick’s Day swag Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr, a day celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. In Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, and fast from food and drink during the sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control, gratitude, and compassion for those less fortunate. It’s also a highly social time, as people invite each other to breakfast together and meet for prayers at the mosque. In 2025, Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon. This day signifies the end of fasting and serves as a time for reflection, gratitude, and community bonding. Eid al-Fitr means “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” and two favorite items usually on the menu are Sheer Khurma, a creamy and flavorful vermicelli pudding, and ma’amoul, Lebanese date cookies. Both are delicious—the Idea Specialists™ can testify to that! * The Idea Specialists™ * The Idea Specialists™ is a group of design and inspiration professionals with a focus on communications for the luxury apartment home industry, as well as custom lifestyle planning and more.
