Posts with tag 'Things To Do'
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Where to Donate Homemade Masks in Boise
The continued spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, continues to impact every aspect of our daily lives. Unfortunately, this respiratory virus can be transmitted from person to person with a simple sneeze or couch. Even individuals who do not show any symptoms yet have the virus can unknowingly spread it rapidly. Because this virus is still a threat to the entire population, the CDC is encouraging all individuals to wear protective masks over their noses and mouths when leaving the house.
The Vital Need for Homemade Masks
Personal Protective Equipment, known as PPE, can potentially prevent the wearer from contracting an infection. PPE includes specially designed N95 masks and surgical masks, however, due to a shortage in supply, government officials are asking that these items are reserved exclusively for the use of individuals in the healthcare industry. Thankfully, there are alternatives for the general public, including homemade masks.
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Your Guide to Starting a Garden in Boise
Now that spring is finally here, it's time to work on starting a garden at your Boise home. While it's still too early to put many plants in the ground, you can plan, prepare, and start some plants indoors to transplant when it gets warmer.
Our REALTORS® share the following guide to starting a garden in Boise:
The Basics of Gardening in our Area
If you're starting a garden in Boise, your frost-free growing season will start, on average, on May 7. This date will help you start and transplant your seeds at the right time.
It's also important to use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which helps you learn the plants that are likely to grow well in your area. The map's zones are determined by the average annual minimum winter temperature in every area of the country, and Boise is in zone 6. So, if you read a plant label or look up information about it online, check to see if it's recommended for zone 6. It's no guarantee, of course, but the plant's chances of thriving in this area will be good.
The Boise area has a relatively short growing season, so many plants will need to be started indoors and then transplanted when there's no longer any danger of frost.
Growing Veggies
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Best Low-Carb Dining Options in Boise
Part of starting a healthy diet in the new year is knowing your dining options. Luckily, Boise doesn't have a shortage of delicious places to eat! Jump-start your resolution to eat healthy with tasty low-carb dishes at these great restaurants around Boise homes for sale.
- Paddles Up Poké - 237 N. 9th St., Boise 83702
With fresh ingredients and Instagrammable presentations, poké has become a hot food trend, and Paddles Up Poke has the distinction of being the first poké restaurant in Boise. Ahi tuna is the traditional choice, but Paddles Up Poke offers other seafood options along with smoked chicken and tofu. Select one of the signature combos or create your own from dozens of sauce and topping options. Paddles Up Poke is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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5 Boise Bakeries for Your Holiday Pies
It's almost time to celebrate the holidays once again around Boise, and what could be better than enjoying a sweet, seasonal treat during this special time of year? Whether you're looking to indulge a little for the season or you want the perfect pie to bring to your next holiday party, Boise has a bakery that's sure to please. The city is home to both classic, mom-and-pop bakeries, and artisanal spots serving flavors from around the world. Our REALTORS® have the details on local bakeries in the area where you can pick up your holiday pies this year.
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Wildflour Bakery – 304 E 42nd St., Garden City, ID 83714
Garden City homes for sale make it easy to visit Wildflour Bakery, which serves some of the best cookies in Idaho and so much more. Everything at Wildflour Bakery is made by hand, in small batches, by a small team of bakers who truly love what they do. Stop by to pick up all of your pies for the holiday season, and get to know the team. The Garden City location also features an espresso bar, perfect for grabbing a burst of energy while you're busy stocking up for the season.
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Best of Boise: Fall Hiking Trails
If you've ever visited Boise in after summer's come to a close then you know that the capital city is surrounded by gorgeous natural spaces that display breathtaking views during the autumn. Fall is one of the best times to go for a hike in Boise. The changing colors of the leaves, crisp mountain breeze and the serene isolation that makes you feel one with nature is only steps from the doors of Boise homes for sale. Plan to soak up the sunshine and spend time on one of the hiking trails our REALTORS® believe are the best in Boise.
- Around the Mountain
If there's one trail you need to visit this fall, make it Around the Mountain. Considered the jewel of Boise's trail system, 6.4 miles of hiking await you. Located in the Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, the Around the Mountain trail will give you an amazing view of features both close and far. The Snake River Plain, Squaw Butte, and the Sawtooth Mountains are yours to gaze at. You can access Around the Mountain from either the Morningstar trail or Brewers Byway trail via the Deer Point trail.