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Learn to declutter your Mallard Creek apartment with these simple tips.

Top tips for keeping your Mallard Creek apartment organized

Living in an organized apartment not only brings a sense of calm and order to your life but also saves you time and energy in the long run. From maximizing your space to implementing effective storage solutions, there are numerous strategies you can employ to keep your apartment clutter-free and organized. Here are eight of the best tips to help you maintain a tidy and well-organized living space at our Mallard Creek apartments.   Declutter Regularly: Clutter is the enemy of organization. Begin by decluttering your apartment to create a clean slate. Go through each room and evaluate your belongings. Ask yourself if you really need each item or if it serves a purpose in your life. Donate, sell, or discard anything that no longer brings you joy or serves a practical function. Regular decluttering sessions, perhaps once a season, will prevent unnecessary accumulation of belongings. Utilize Effective Storage Solutions: Smart storage solutions are essential for maintaining an organized apartment. Maximize your available space by utilizing vertical storage options such as wall-mounted shelves or hanging organizers. Invest in storage bins, baskets, and containers to keep similar items together and reduce visual clutter. Utilize under-bed storage and optimize closet space by […]

Your furry friend will love these locations near our Mallard Creek apartments

If you’re a pet owner at our Mallard Creek apartments, we know how much they mean to you. Our fur babies are family, and we want to treat them as such. A wonderful perk about living at Greenway at Mallard Creek is that it’s located near some amazing pet-friendly shops, restaurants, parks, and bars that want to welcome you and your pet with open arms. Here are some of our favorite pet-friendly activities nearby.   Clarks Creek Community Park Less than ten minutes from our apartments in Mallard Creek is the Dog Park at Clarks Creek Community Park. The 31-acre park has a dedicated, fenced dog park for your pup to run, play, and socialize. In addition to the amazing dog park, other amenities include a playground, 8 pickleball courts, a loop trail system, basketball court, and more. Learn more about everything the park has to offer on the Clarks Creek Community Park website.   The Dog Bar When you go out to have drinks with your friends, why would you leave your best friend behind? Leash them up and head over to The Dog Bar. But don’t worry, they can be unleashed once inside! There is a fenced and […]

Easy indoor DIY projects to make your apartment feel more like a home

Every unit at our Mallard Creek apartments is spacious and luxurious. With 9-foot ceilings available, garden soaking tubs, and bay windows, each apartment is its own private sanctuary. And when you first move in, you have a beautiful blank slate to start with – the perfect canvas to create your own “home.” To help you transform your apartment into your own oasis, here are some fun DIY projects to give it that comfy and cozy feel.   Paint a welcome mat Before you or any guests walk into your home, why not greet them with something beautiful? Sarah Hearts has a super easy and super fun project to turn a boring, plain welcome mat into something personal, bright, and welcoming. The best part? It can be done on a budget too!   Create a statement wall As mentioned before, your new apartment is your blank slate. Personalize it and add a bit of pizazz by painting one wall a bright and bold color. Paint can be expensive, but if you pick a small wall, either by an entry way or near a window, you can save yourself some money. Keep an eye out for deals at your local hardward store. […]

Grab your friends and head to these local breweries to support a great cause

What if I told you you could drink beer AND help out your local community? Well, thanks to the Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance (CIBA), you can do just that. This organization exists to promote local Charlotte beer and cider as well as the people that make it. It’s exclusively for all independent brewers and cider makers who exclusively sell beer and cider that is produced in Mecklenburg County, NC, and its adjacent counties.   The local impact of CIBA is absolutely incredible. In fact, here are a few quick stats, according to the official CIBA website. Created 637 jobs: “When you buy a brew from the Charlotte craft market, you EMPLOY YOUR NEIGHBORS in good-paying manufacturing and service jobs.” $22M in wages: “When beer is made and purchased here, 90 CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR remains in NC. By drinking local, you keep more wealth at home.” $524,000 donated: “CIBA members DONATED OVER $500,000 worth of cash, product, and event space to charities and non-profits in 2019.”   In addition to these wonderful numbers, the CIBA advocates for the promotion of the local brewing community, positively impacting local charitable and community organizations, and supports lobbying for progressive changes in NC laws […]

5 Reasons why you should try a workout in your local park PLUS an easy workout to follow!

We all know the importance of regular exercise, but fitting a workout into your busy schedule isn’t always easy.  Unfortunately, it can be even harder to find a good space to workout in if you don’t have access to a gym.  No worries, there’s no need to panic.  No space?  No equipment?  No sweat.  There’s a simple solution–your local park!  Here are the top 5 reasons why exercising outside at a park near Greenway at Mallard Creek apartments is the best way to burn some calories and keep coming back for more! There is plenty of space to move around. Crowded gyms can become overwhelming, especially during a pandemic.  The park, however, has no walls!  You can move around as you please, and if too many people start to crowd around you, you have an automatic excuse to get in a quick mile and find somewhere else to sweat.  Its less likely that you will get bored too since you can move around to different areas in the park for your workout or choose a different park for the next workout.  Make your workouts fun and creative! Work Hard, Play Hard! Be a kid again!  Go for a run, use […]

Play, learn, and explore at these family activities and attractions near our Mallard Creek apartments

It’s been a rough go for many kids this past year or so. Between distance learning and missing social interactions with friends, children have had to adapt to quite the difficult circumstances lately. Luckily, we’re beginning to see some signs of normalcy. For residents of our Mallard Creek apartments who have children, there are lots of entertaining family activities and attractions to get your kids out of the house so they can have some fun. Here are some of the delightful activities near Greenway at Mallard Creek that you can enjoy with the entire family! SEA Life Charlotte-Concord Featuring North Carolina’s only underwater ocean tunnel, SEA Life Charlotte-Concord is an aquarium experience unlike any other. Experience immersive marine experiences where you and your family can meet rescued sea turtles, touch real sea stars, laugh at silly stingrays, and be mesmerized by jellyfish—all under one roof! Learn more about all of the exhibits and activities SEA Life Charlotte-Concord has to offer, as well as ticket information and hours, on the aquarium’s website. Great Wolf Lodge Fair warning—your kids might not ever want to leave once they visit or stay at Great Wolf Lodge. Located less than 15 minutes away from our […]