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Exciting December Movies

Welcome back to the Arrive Eden Prairie Blog! We know that December can be stressful with all of the holiday planning. To help residents of our apartment community relax, we’re sharing a few new movie releases. Take some time off from the holiday preparations and enjoy one (or all) of the movies in today’s blog post at your favorite theater here in Eden Prairie, MN. Let us know which one you’re most excited for! The Shape of Water December 8th “An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment.” Star Wars: The Last Jedi December 15th “Having taken her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe, and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga.” Downsizing December 22nd “When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.” Pitch Perfect 3 December 22nd “After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.” The Greatest Showman December 25th “Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.” Which movie are you most excited for? Share in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy holidays!

Great Games to Play This Month

National Game and Puzzle Week is the same week as Thanksgiving! To celebrate, we’re sharing a few board game recommendations with all of the residents living at our Arrive Eden Prairie apartment community in Minnesota. Did you know that playing board games can actually be beneficial to your health? Keep reading to learn more about the positive health effects, as well as some of our favorite board games. Health Benefits 1 — Board Games Can Help Reduce Stress Pulling out a board game after a long day (or week) of work can be just what you need to reduce stress in your life. Playing a board game with others invites a “kickback and relax” atmosphere, but in a different way than watching television or movies. While laughing has been proven to be good medicine for the heart, engaging oneself in an hour of board games will not only invite the opportunity for laughter, but it will also encourage players to exercise their problem-solving skills. Not only is this healthy, but it has been proven to affect problem-solving in other daily activities. So in addition to relaxing and reducing stress, your body is still engaged in a healthy activity. 2 — Board Games Can Help You Feel Good Laughter releases endorphins (you know that feeling when you're happy? Yeah, that!). Endorphins bring a positive feeling into the body, and playing board games is a known way to do this. Endorphins reduce pain, improve sleep, and can even help with blood pressure! To learn more, read about more health benefits, like improving your memory and response time . Board Game Recommendations Jamaica “Jamaica is a pirate-themed strategic racing game where players compete to see who can collect the most booty while sailing around the island of Jamaica.” Splendor “This is a fairly simple game to learn, with simple yet rewarding game mechanics. During the game, players collect different gems. They then use those said gems to purchase cards of different value (points). The player to collect 15 points first wins the game.” Escape — The Curse of the Temple “Think you have what it takes to escape a cursed temple? You and other adventurers are trapped, and you have only ten minutes to banish the curse and escape before the temple collapses! What are you still waiting for? RUN!!!” T.I.M.E Stories “In T.I.M.E. Stories, you and up to three friends travel between the future and past, experiencing alternate realities, solving mysteries, and fixing dangerous temporal faults. Created by the team at Space Cowboys, this cooperative board game challenges you to inhabit the bodies of other beings, discover the secrets of your location, communicate with the rest of your team, and win a race against the clock in order to save the known world.” What are your favorite board games? Add them to our list by sharing them in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Welcome to the Arrive Eden Prairie Blog

Welcome to the Arrive Eden Prairie Blog! Bringing apartment living tips, DIY projects, and information about Eden Prairie, MN to the blog page is what we do. We will be posting about local events, places to eat, and places to visit. You may also read blog posts about the area, its quirky bits, fun facts, and unique features. We also write about our apartment community, cooking, and every now and then we may throw in book and movie reviews. Check back often to see what’s happening on the blog. To get things started, here’s a little bit about our community. Here at Arrive Eden Prairie, we offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans for our prospective residents to choose from, which means whatever your lifestyle needs, we have a floor plan that will work for you. Our apartments have been recently renovated with new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen and chic interior upgrades throughout. We know that members of our apartment community love having a washer/dryer IN the apartment, as well as the luxury of having a huge walk-in closet at their fingertips. Add up-to-date window coverings, individual climate control, and a private patio or balcony, and it’s easy to see why Arrive Eden Prairie is home to so many discerning people. It’s not just our individual apartments that cater to our residents’ needs, our community amenities simply make life easier — whether you are using our car wash, our dog park, or taking advantage of the nearby jogging and bike paths — you are saving time and energy by having these amenities close at hand. Add the fact that we offer online payments, package receiving, and that we’re located in the Eden Prairie School District, and there’s no reason not to make Arrive Eden Prairie your home or invite friends to live here too! Thanks for reading our post today, and Happy Halloween!