Let's start with a simple truth: it has been an exhausting year. Crazy, right? Who would have thought that being stuck in-doors for 10+ months could be so tiring? Just hearing the words home workout can trigger our fight-or-flight response at this point. And in this reality in which school, work, and home are all…
Category Archives: Recreation
Jul
16
2020
Summer is here! And social distancing is still the name of the game. So, no trips to the waterpark or shopping mall to stay cool as temperatures rise. What are you supposed to do then to keep comfortable in while living at your apartments in Des Plaines, Illinois? Well, here are a bunch of ideas to…
Jun
19
2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social distancing restrictions continue into their fourth month, it’s OK if you’re feeling a little stir-crazy. The team here at The Monarch Apartments understands the sentiment, and we want to help! Below you’ll find several suggestions for great outdoor activities that can be done while social distancing. Hopefully these…
May
12
2020
Stuck at home? Quarantine has been going on for a month now in the U.S., and it’s natural to be feeling a little stir crazy— especially if you have kids. In case you’re running out of ideas for how to pass the time, here are a few of our top suggestions, courtesy of your team…