Donald Meeks, Realtor

🌙 Want to wake up to calm, not chaos?

Minimalists have a secret: a few small habits before bed that make mornings so much sweeter.
I just read this great article from The Spruce — here are 6 simple rituals they swear by:

✅ Stage the laundry (queue the next load so it’s ready to go)
✅ Reset counters — five minutes can save your kitchen from piling up
✅ Quick decluttering spree: pick “just one thing” that doesn’t belong
✅ Clear the entryway: shoes, keys, mail — put it away
✅ Empty the kitchen sink and run the dishwasher
✅ Walk through your main rooms, pick up stray items so nothing feels chaotic

Here’s the full article if you want more tips:

6 Things Minimalists Always Do Before Bed to Stay Tidy in Under 30 Minutes Discover the simple tasks minimalists do every night to keep their home tidy and organized.

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3507 W Capilano Drive, West Lafayette
5 bedrooms, 2 full 1 half bath. Full Unfinished basement
TSC Schools - Klondike Elementary
$524,900

This well-cared-for 5-bedroom home in Capilano Estates combines thoughtful updates with timeless character, just minutes from Purdue. The great room makes a lasting impression with its beamed cathedral ceiling and brick fireplace, while the main-level primary suite also features a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a renovated bath with a low-threshold shower. The kitchen offers granite counters, a walk-in pantry, and flows easily to the dining and living areas—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs you’ll find three spacious bedrooms plus a vaulted 5th bedroom with an oversized closet that works beautifully as your flex space. The basement adds nearly 1,800 square feet with two separate entrances, rough-in plumbing for a bath and second kitchen, and a workshop area—ready for finishing if additional living space is desired. Recent improvements bring peace of mind: new furnace (2022), water heater (2021), Culligan softener and drinking water systems (2022), refreshed bathrooms, interior paint and deck stained (2025). The roof (14 yrs) and A/C (10 yrs) remain in excellent condition. Outdoors, enjoy a large, level yard with mature trees, a fire pit, and a garden shed. With highly rated schools, easy access to shopping and commuting routes, and a neighborhood known for its quality homes, this is a rare opportunity in West Lafayette.

3507 W Capilano Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 - For Sale Listed for sale at $524900. This well-cared-for 5-bedroom home in Capilano Estates combines thoughtful updates with timeless character, just minutes...

BIG NEWS for West Lafayette
Parkview Health has officially committed to building a $200 million full-service hospital on the west side—just north of Kalberer and 100 W near Purdue Research Park. The facility will include a 24/7 ER, surgical suites, imaging, lab services, specialty care, and outpatient clinics. Construction starts in 2026, with opening projected for 2028.

Location: N 100 W & Kalberer Rd
What’s coming: 40-bed hospital + medical offices
New jobs: 250+
Outpatient care: Launching even before the hospital opens

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Why this matters for all of us:

West Lafayette is experiencing rapid growth—with Purdue’s continued expansion, the SK hynix development, and record-setting housing demand. This hospital fills a major need for better healthcare access, especially on the west side.

And for homeowners, buyers, and investors:
Hospitals are economic engines. They bring jobs, boost local infrastructure, and often lead to increased property values in nearby neighborhoods.

Better care. More jobs. Stronger communities. This is a major win for West Lafayette.

Thinking about buying, selling, or investing locally? Let’s talk about what this means for your next move.

Parkview Health commits to building full-service hospital in West Lafayette | Parkview Health Health system to serve growing Tippecanoe County with 40-bed hospital, $200 million investment WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – July 31, 2025 – Parkview Health...