Welcome to this month's edition of Tuscaloosa Apartment Living, brought to you by Rock Point Apartments, our apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Ice Cream Month, topics surrounding upcoming holidays like Independence Day and National Hammock Day, movie recommendations, and more. Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post.
July Celebrations
National Ice Cream Month
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? With the warm, sunny weather, we think that July is the perfect time to enjoy some ice cream! We recommend a visit to The Baked Bear here in Tuscaloosa for a one of a kind ice cream sandwich that you can build yourself!
The Baked Bear has over a dozen original-recipe cookies and ice cream flavors, giving guests a chance to mix and match to find their favorite combination. Before they’re served, the sandwiches can be rolled through toppings ranging from Fruity Pebbles to Oreo crumble, giving them an Instagram-worthy touch.
National Grilling Month
July is also National Grilling Month so start firing up the grill! Put our on-site grilling area to good use by having a barbecue with family and friends. Read up on these summer grilling tips from Eating Well before you get started for the best possible grilling experience. Also, if you need ideas for what to grill, check out the collection of grilling recipes from The Food Network. Happy National Grilling Month!
Upcoming Holidays
Independence Day
July 4th is the day that the USA celebrates gaining its independence from Great Britain. Summer is the prime time for festivals and fireworks, and this holiday is the quintessential one for doing just that. Find a parade, festival, or fireworks show in the area. You can even see what museum tours are available so you can really immerse yourself and your loved ones into history. Pre-parade 5Ks are also fun ways to dress up, get active, and participate in the fun of an organized event. However you choose to celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic Independence Day!
National Hammock Day
July 22nd is National Hammock Day! Celebrate by making your own hammock to enjoy at your apartment this summer. There’s no need to spend a bunch of money to get comfortable. These DIY hammocks are relatively easy to put together and are perfect for taking just about any wooded area in or out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. So put together your very own hammock today and get to relaxing outdoors!
Movie Suggestions
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Have you seen Ant-Man and the Wasp yet? Check it out in theaters beginning Friday, July 6. Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy. Check out Ant-Man and the Wasp this weekend!
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
Do you have any weekend plans yet? We suggesting going to your local theater and checking out Mission: Impossible - Fallout. It comes out in theaters on Friday, July 27. Ethan Hunt and his IMF team find themselves in a race against time after a mission goes wrong. Plan your weekend today by buying tickets for Mission: Impossible - Fallout.
Book Suggestions
The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
“In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady trees…and a collection of precious “butterflies”—young women who have been kidnapped and intricately tattooed to resemble their namesakes. Overseeing it all is the Gardener, a brutal, twisted man obsessed with capturing and preserving his lovely specimens.”
Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
“An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. Every finger of his hands was a finely calibrated instrument, dancing across the keys and striking each note with exacting precision. That was eight months ago.
Richard now has ALS, and his entire right arm is paralyzed. His fingers are impotent, still, devoid of possibility. The loss of his hand feels like a death, a loss of true love, a divorce—his divorce.”