Four Tips For Getting Your Car Unstuck

With all the snow we have been getting (and it looks like we'll get another shot of snow tomorrow) it's good to have some ideas about how to get your car out when it's stuck in the snow. We've pulled together our four best tips for getting unstuck. (But we hope you don't end up there in the first place!)

1. Don’t spin your tires. That will only dig your car in deeper and possibly damage the tires.
2. Put the car in the lowest possible gear and try to back up slowly. Stop. Then move forward, slowly. Ideally, that rocking will help the car gain traction.
3. If that fails, turn the steering wheel and again, try to back up slowly, and then move ahead slowly.
4. Still stuck? Get out of the car (make sure it’s in park with the safety brake on) and try to dig out any excess snow around the tires. If you have sand, kitty litter or even an old piece of cardboard, put it under your rear tires before you try to pull out again.

We hope you are one of the lucky ones who manages to avoid getting stuck in the snow, but if not, we hope these tips will help you get unstuck and on your way!

Six Awesome Tips to Make Your Apartment Super Spacious

We often hear from our residents that they love the spaciousness of our floorplans. Our apartments here at Promenade Oaks range from 783 to 1,595 square feet. Even with all that room, you can still follow some tried and true methods for maximizing your space.

Here are six great ideas for expanding the space in your apartment.

Mirrors: The use of mirrors can really open up a room. They reflect the lighting in the room and add depth. Strategically placing a mirror will make your space seem expansive.

Lights: Dim lights can fill the apartment with shadows. Use lights that are bright to open the room up. The best way to increase light? Natural light is the best for this - so open up the blinds and let the sunshine in!

Colors: With Leasing Office approval, you can select light colors such as yellows or cream colors on the wall to enhance the room. Painting one or two walls in your apartment as "accent" walls will help create contrast and a sense of depth and make the room feel bigger. Remember, all painting should be done by our staff of painters, so check with the office before you decide to go with this option.

Walls: Make sure to not clutter the walls. It is nice to hang a few pictures, but too many things on the wall can make it seem like it is closing in on you.

Furniture: Make sure the furniture and other large items aren't overbearing to the space. Take a look at your living area and rearrange the furniture, or even get rid of some things that take up too much space.

Air: Once it is nice out, but not quite yet of course, open the windows and let the air flow through. If the weather is an issue, maybe think about buying some houseplants to liven the room up a bit. There are many indoor plants that help improve air quality.

Promenade Oaks Guide to Local Valentine's Deals

One of the great things about living at Promenade Oaks is that we are so close to so many wonderful restaurants and shops. That will come in pretty handy next week, when Valentine's day comes around. There are quite a few local businesses that are offering Valentine's Day menus or specials. Check out the deals we found near Promenade Oaks!

Valentine’s Day Restaurant Deals

Ansari's Mediterranean Grill & Lounge

(651) 452-0999
1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122

February 12 - 14; Champagne Dinner Special includes:

• Bottle of Champagne 
• Appetizer: (Choose 1) Hummus or Saganaki 
• Dinner: (Choose 1) Filet Mignon Dinner with Jumbo Shrimp, Lamb 
• Feast, 3 Kabob Dinner, or Vegetarian Mediterranean Combo 
• Dessert: (Choose 1) Baklava or Namoora Pie 
• $59.95 for 2 or $34.95/person. There'll be Belly Dancing each day (Valentine's Day Belly Dancing starts at 6pm). 

Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies

(651) 688-6111
1960 Cliff Lake Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

February 12 - 14; Order a heart-shaped pizza, get two brownies for $1! 

• Available as a medium thin crust pizza only.

Doolittles Woodfire Grill

(651) 452-6627
2140 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

February 10 - 14; Valentine's Specials include:

• Crispy Calamari 
• Woodfired Pork Chop with Apple Chutney 
• Almond Crusted Australian Sea Bass 
• Chocolate Molten Cake 

Granite City Food & Brewery

(651) 452-4600
3330 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55121

February 12 - 14; offering a 4-course meal for two for $49.99

• Appetizer: Spinach & Artichoke Dip 
• Choice of salad or soup 
• Choice of Entree: Honey Rosemary Filet Mignon, Grilled Salmon Oscar, Baked Three Cheese Ravioli or GC Walleye Dinner 
• Dessert: Caramel Apple Crumble 

Houlihan's Restaurant

(651) 452-1001
1294 Promenade Pl, Eagan, MN 55121

February 13 & 14; Free lobster tail w/ purchase of any steak dinner.

Jake's City Grill

(651) 287-8784
1288 Promenade Pl, Eagan, MN 55121

• February 11 - 14; Surf and Turf Valentine's Day Special. Includes Beef Tenderloin or Prime Rib and Lobster Tail for $29.00. Reservations are recommended.

• Valentine's Brunch Buffet Sunday, February 14 (10 am-2 pm) featuring chef carved roast new york sirloin $18.00. Reservations are recommended. 

Gift Ideas

Edible Arrangements

1380 Duckwood Dr, Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 683-2067
An alternative to flowers, try Edible Arrangements. You can get a beautiful bouquet of chocolate covered strawberries, or even throw in some pineapple, a teddy bear and balloons! Now that’s a show-stopper!

Red Envelope

For some unique and personalized gifts visit www.redenvelope.com. Make sure to place your orders right away to have them here by Valentine’s Day!

1800Flowers

At 1800flowers, you can order online and a local florist will place the order and deliver it to whomever you would like. Depending on what you are looking for, or the location where you are shipping, there are often options of delivering the flowers in a box so your special someone can take them home and put them together, or to make a grand appearance have them delivered already set-up in a beautiful vase. To order simply visit 1800flowers.com.