The Sims Freeplay- Holiday Home Live Event

Early Access to Beta Provided by EA/ Firemonkeys (Presented by EA Creator Network) may differ from actual version


Starts 5th August 2022

Complete this brand new live event (starts 5th August 2022) to unlock summer themed items and if you complete the whole event in the time limit you unlock the Summer Staycation house template. This event is only here for 10 days and the aim of it is to collect enough arts and crafts items from the arts and crafts stations (found in the event tab of buy mode) to unlock all the items in this event.

Check out my Guide to Completing Live Events (including tips!) HERE!

NOTE: if you did another Live Event then you will find your arts and crafts stations in your inventory (or in the house you left them at) you will only be able to use the candle ones until you unlock the other stations in this event

Can’t find your arts and crafts stations? Click on the craft station in your event tab to get the option to find your station, it will take you to the house where your stations can be found!


Want to skip the tasks list? Click here to head straight to the prizes!


Place a crafting station (find the candle station in the events tab of buy mode (or your inventory)- you can only buy 4)

Make some arts and crafts items (click on the candle station to make)- 23 seconds

This takes you to the prize progress tab (you can get to it by clicking on the button in the corner of the screen)

Here you will see you have collected enough items to unlock the Paper Palms pack. When you unlock each pack, before the items are available in your home store you need to purchase them with the arts and crafts items you make- this goal is coming up!

Restock a crafting station (when the stock runs out you will have to restock before you can make anymore arts and crafts items)- You can restock instantly for 18 uses for 10SP or restock for 2 uses which will take 10 seconds this time

Buy the Paper Palms pack (click on the event button, scroll down and click purchase- this will cost you 50 candles)

Use a coin flower patch (buy the coin flower patch from the event tab and select the spin plant option)

Check the daily goals (click on the event button and find the daily goals tab- claim the ones you can!)

Remember to claim your rewards each day!

Collect bonuses (while collecting after a certain amount of time you will see the arts and crafts item appear above that sims head, click to collect the bonus item!)

Continue collecting arts and crafts items- this is the last step but the event is not over, keep collecting the arts and crafts to unlock everything!

If you want to speed up a collecting arts and crafts action it will cost you SP, you will get the bonus arts and craft items as well if you speed it up!


Arts and Crafts Stations

Candle Station costs:

1st- Free
2nd- S2,000
3rd- S4,000
4th- S10,000

(maximum of 4)

  • Collect 250 Candles- 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 360 Candles- 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 455 Candles- 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 510 Candles- 8 hours 30 minutes

Pottery Station costs:

1st- S5,000
2nd- S7,500
3rd- S10,000
4th- S15,000

(maximum of 4)

  • Collect 375 Pottery- 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 540 Pottery- 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 680 Pottery- 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 765 Pottery- 8 hours 30 minutes

Jewelry Station costs:

1st- S7,500
2nd- S15,000
3rd- S20,000

(maximum of 3)

  • Collect 565 Jewelry- 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 810 Jewelry- 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 1025 Jewelry- 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 1150 Jewelry- 8 hours 30 minutes

Glassware Station costs:

1st- S7,500
2nd- S25,000

(maximum of 2)

  • Collect 620 Glass- 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 890 Glass- 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect 1125 Glass- 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Collect  1260 Glass- 8 hours 30 minutes

Happy (inspired) sims will collect arts and crafts items quicker:

  • 2 hours 23 minutes
  • 4 hours 17 minutes
  • 6 hours 11 minutes
  • 8 hours 4 minutes

Sad sims will take longer to collect arts and crafts items:

  • 2 hours 38 minutes
  • 4 hours 44 minutes
  • 6 hours 49 minutes
  • 8 hours 55 minutes

Restocking

Each station (apart from the first candle one) comes with a stock of 7 which means you can use the station 7 times before it needs to be restocked (if you got your stations out of your inventory they will all need restocking first (apart from the first candle one) When you need to restock you will have two options:

  • Restock 18 uses which happens instantly but will cost you 10SP
    or
  • Restock 9 uses which will take you 2 hours 30 minutes but will be free

NOTE:

  • if you store the station you will lose all the stock so when you place it again you will need to restock
  • if you cancel making something using a station you will lose that stock so if you had one stock left and then you cancelled that action you would need to restock before you can create anymore arts and crafts items

Your Progress:

Click the event button in the top corner of your game to see your progress

Daily Goals

Check on the first tab every day because if you complete all the daily goals you will get additional constructor coins

NOTE: remember to click CLAIM once you have completed a daily goal to collect the reward and remember to claim your free constructor coins and free items each day!

Prize Progress

The prize progress is how far you have got on this event, the more arts and crafts items you make the more prizes you will unlock

NOTE: the bar at the top of the personal progress tab shows you how close you are to unlocking an item, the more arts and crafts items you collect the more the bar will fill up. Once you have unlocked an item on the bar at the top you will be able to use the arts and crafts items you have collected and constructor coins to purchase that pack which you will then be able to find in the home store.

Prizes:

Check out my video of all the prizes here

The first one of each prize is free

1.Paper Palms– requires 50 candles to buy

Walls Section: Beige Oasis Wallpaper (S600)

2.3 Constructor Coins

3.3 Constructor Coins

4.Convex Decor- Beachy Bottles and Shore Shaded Lamps

Beachy Bottles– requires 1,200 candles and 5 constructor coins to buy

Decorations Section: Oak (S78,130) and Cream (7LP) Bottles Decor

Sims can admire the bottles

Shore Shaded Lamps– requires 3,600 candles and 25 constructor coins to buy

Lighting Section: Oak (S117,160) and Gold (11LP) Wicker Roof Lamps

5.Pottery Station

6.4 Constructor Coins

7.4 Constructor Coins

8.Summer Shelving- Sunny Shelves and Blooming Bookshelves

Sunny Shelves– requires 10,900 candles, 8,500 pottery and 80 constructor coins to buy

Decorations Section: Oak (S79,050) and Cream (7SP) Wall Wicker Shelves

Sims can admire these shelves

Blooming Bookshelves– requires 14,500 candles, 11,300 pottery and 105 constructor coins to buy

Living Room Section: Beige (S68,500) and Gold (6SP) Records Displays

These record displays have bookshelf actions on them

9.Jewelry Station

10.5 Constructor Coins

11.2 Social Points

12.5 Constructor Coins

13.Summertime Sofa Set- Clean Corners and Surfing ‘n’ Sofas

Clean Corners– requires 16,075 pottery, 17,000 jewelry and 150 constructor coins to buy

Electronics Section: Black (S125,460) and Orange (12LP) Modern Vacuums

Living Room Section: Orange (S88,200) and White (8LP) Leather Corner Sofas

Orange (S146,550) and White (11SP) Leather Sofas Left

Surfing ‘n’ Sofas– requires 17,000 pottery, 18,000 jewelry and 160 constructor coins to buy

Electronics Section: Oak (S117,950) and Cream (11LP) Laptop Nooks

Living Room Section: Orange (S108,340) and White (10LP) Leather Sofas

Orange (S130,220) and White (11SP) Leather Sofas Right

14.Glassware Station

15.7 Constructor Coins

16.2 Social Points

17.7 Constructor Coins

18.Beachside Bedroom- Sunshine & Study and Summer Suite

Sunshine & Study– requires 18,000 pottery, 19,000 jewelry, 19,000 glassware and 165 constructor coins to buy

Living Room Section: Oak (S91,230) and Cream (9LP) Retro Shelving

Bedroom Section: Oak (S148,860) and Cream (14LP) Open Wardrobes

Electronics Section: Oak (S162,760) and Cream (16LP) Retro Chic Desks

Summer Suite– requires 20,000 pottery, 21,000 jewelry, 21,000 glassware and 185 constructor coins to buy

Bedroom Section: Oak (S147,040) and Cream (13LP) Retro Queen Beds

Oak (S54,790) and Cream (5LP) Modern Bedside Tables

Decorations Section: White (S60,850) and Orange (6LP) Tulips Beauty Clutter

Sims can admire the clutter

Orange (S97,430) and White (9LP) Bedside Mementos

Sims can check time or panic over time using the mementos

19.10 Constructor Coins

20.2 Social Points

21.10 Constructor Coins

22.Summer Staycation- you can only claim this pack if you have purchased all the other packs in this live event

This template can be found under the driveway homes tab and built on a standard or premium residence, the first one is free then they cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built. This house comes with 4 cars:

The main house is the same on both the standard and the premium residence, the premium residence has an extra building in the garden and a large garden with firepit, dance floor, basketball hoop and bar, perfect for a relaxing holiday!

I really love this house, I think it looks great on both the standard and the premium residence. The colours and themes they have used in this house go well together.

Sims can swim in the sea opposite the house and by clicking on the beach towels they can splash with another sim in the sea:

Watch my Summer Staycation House Tour here

You also unlock:

Walls Section: Desert Oasis Wallpaper (S520)

Lighting Section: Oak (S63,270) and Gold (6SP) Wicker Chandeliers

Decorations Section: Orange (S78,230) and Yellow (7LP) Beach Essentials

In the car dealership you will find:

Yellow Beach Sports Coupe- S1,051,380

Blue Beach Sports Coupe- 79SP


Constructor Coins

You earn constructor coins by:

Personal Progress prizes

Completing Daily Goals

Coin Plant Patches

Earning Constructor Coins? Previously on these events I used social points on the Mega Spin Plant to win constructor points. I earn social points by completing the cooking hobby and earning LP, I can then turn the LP into SP using the social point plant on a normal garden patch- this was when it cost 5LP- the social point plant now costs 20LP so you may want to try the option below first instead:

Or you can use 450 candles for the Spin Plant (a good way to use up any spare candles) which will also earn you constructor coins but the amounts are less than they are from the Mega Spin Plant

What is the minimum and maximum amount of coins you can earn on the mega spin plant? The minimum is 10 and the maximum is 500

Now on the coin flower patch you can see the chances of getting the different combinations on each spin plant, click on the green i button to see:


Laura Craft? You may have noticed at the front of one of your houses there is a board with a bubble of a person holding arts and crafts items above it, this is Laura Craft, you can buy her for real money to help you complete the event. When you buy her, you select the item you want her to make from the options: 200 candles,  300 pottery, 450 jewelry or 500 glassware (the amounts seem to differ for most of you and I have no idea why that is!) (you will unlock all the options once you have unlocked all the stations) and you will be able to collect them after 2 hours.

Do I think she is worth it? They have improved Laura Craft a lot since the first event (although it would be great if she made constructor coins) she used to be able to collect every 8 hours, they have now changed this to 2 hours so she is more useful now so if you are struggling then you may want to splash out and give her a try but remember you will only get her for this event, you will have to buy her again to use her for a live event in the future. I personally don’t ever buy her, if I don’t manage to earn enough items or coins in the time limit I just wait until the next time the event is available!

If I brought Laura Craft in the last event do I get her for free or do I have to buy her again? You have to buy her again for this event.

Check out my Guide to Completing Live Events (including tips!) HERE!


Once the event is over it will convert your unused resources into simoleons, the conversion rate is half the amount of resources, for example, if you have 10,000 candles left over you will earn 5,000 simoleons, if you only have 1 of a resource left over you will only earn 1 simoleon. When a new live event becomes available you start from 0 resources


If I don’t complete this event this time will I have to start from the beginning when it returns? No, you will start from where you got to this time!


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The Sims Freeplay- Hot Simmerin’ Summer Update

Early Access to Beta Provided by EA/ Firemonkeys (Presented by EA Creator Network) may differ from actual version


Update available from 25th July 10:30pm UTC

Head to MidTown to create the best café ever and take part in some summer themed events in the Hot Simmerin’ Summer update, keep reading for more information

MIDTOWN

MidTown Café is a new business venue where you can hire staff, upgrade equipment, and grow your café to be the most talked about business in the new map location, MidTown! There is no rush to start this event, it will be available until you are ready to begin. Read my Guide to MidTown Café post for more information

Watch my Guide to MidTown Café walkthrough video here

NEW LIVE EVENT

The Holiday Home Live Event (available now) will begin on the 5th August for 10 days, complete in the time limit to unlock Holiday Home themed items and the Summer Staycation House Template

NEW & RETURNING INFLUENCE ISLAND EVENTS

Influence Island Season 28: Urban Outdoors (available now) starts on the 25th July for 10 days

Facial hair, tops, pants and shoes for male teen sims and outfits for female teen sims

Star Ratings and Prices:

  • 0 Star Rating: Orange Geometric Rugs (S77,350) Pink Geometric Rugs (7LP) Red Plastic Crate Table (S56,550) White Plastic Crate Table (5LP) Oak Retro Coffee Table (S65,160) Pine Retro Coffee Table (6LP) Cream Single Clear Shutters (S87,130) Beige Single Clear Shutters (8LP) Oak 2-Pole String Lights S76,920) Oak 3-Pole String Lights (S53,980) Pine 2-Pole String Lights (7LP) Pine 3-Pole String Lights (5LP)
  • 1 Star Rating: Orange Round Ottoman (S139,040) Oak Retro Armchair (S90,850) Silver Spray Paint Supplies (S75,180) Bold Abstract Dance Floor (S209,530) Blue Street Art Wings (S114,640) Silver Retro Boombox (S155,550) Bold Abstract Roller Rink (S298,020) Brown Retro Basketball Hoop (S291,710)
  • 2 Star Rating: White Round Ottoman (13LP) Pine Retro Armchair (9LP) Gold Spray Paint Supplies (7LP) Pastel Abstract Dance Floor (20LP) Pastel Street Art Wings (11LP) Black Retro Boombox (15LP) Pastel Abstract Roller Rink (27LP) Cream Retro Basketball Hoop (29LP)

RETURNING- Influence Island Season 4: Moroccan Kitchen (not available yet) starts on the 25th August for 10 days

If you started it before but didn’t finish it you will start from the beginning (the clan progress will also be reset), if you unlocked any of the prizes before you will earn a free one of each in buy mode and any create a sim items will earn you SP instead

NEW SIMCHASE EVENTS

SimChase Season 45: Summer Sand-Off (available now) starts on the 25th July for 9 days

Outfits, headwear, shoes and swimwear for female adult sims

Star Ratings and Prices:

  • 0 Star Rating: Oak Round Rattan Sidetable (S67,570) White Round Rattan Sidetable (6LP) Oak Beach Trim Umbrella (S89,620) Gold Beach Trim Umbrella (8LP) Oak Rope Tin Lantern (S81,030) Pine Rope Tin Lantern (8LP) Oak Crate Coffee Table (S94,620) Pine Crate Coffee Table (8LP)
  • 1 Star Rating: Orange Juice Collection (S65,110) Oak Beach Recliner (S243,090) Orange Juice Display (S56,690) Sunset Striped Beach Towel (S74,030) Oak Crate Sofa Corner (S85,200) Oak Crate Sofa (S92,020) White Potted Tall Monstera (S86,390) Oak Crate Double Sofa (S107,670) Oak Crate Triple Sofa (S119,120) Purple Water Slide (S320,570) Orange Mobile Ice Cream (S261,150) Oak Volleyball Net (S226,960)
  • 2 Star Rating: Pink Juice Collection (6LP) Cream Beach Recliner (24LP) Grapefruit Juice Display (5LP) Orange Striped Beach Towel (7LP) Pine Crate Sofa Corner (8LP) Pine Crate Sofa (9LP) Cream Potted Tall Monstera (8LP) Pine Crate Double Sofa (10LP) Pine Crate Triple Sofa (11LP) Red Water Slide (32LP) Pastel Mobile Ice Cream (26LP) Pine Volleyball Net (22LP)

SimChase Season 46: Parental Provocation (not available yet) starts on the 15th August for 7 days

Maternity outfits for pregnant sims and shoes for female adult sims

Star Ratings and Prices:

  • 0 Star Rating: Beige Geometric Rug (S65,400) Pink Geometric Rug (6LP) Yellow Leaf Mobile (S68,870) Pink Leaf Mobile (6LP)
  • 1 Star Rating: Beige Animal Soft Toys (S43,390) Oak Elephant Laundry Basket (S89,900) Brown Cover Beanbag (S38,970) Oak Retro Toy Shelf (S67,660) Oak Wicker Hamper (S107,150) Oak Rocking Chair (S148,260) Brown Retro Change Table (S97,930) Oak Tepee Cot (S79,280) Oak Instant Camera Stand (S174,460)
  • 2 Star Rating: Gray Animal Soft Toys (4LP) Cream Elephant Laundry Basket (8LP) Pink Cover Beanbag (3LP) Pine Retro Toy Shelf (6LP) Pine Wicker Hamper (10LP) Pine Rocking Chair (14LP) Cream Retro Change Table (9LP) Pine Tepee Cot (7LP) Pine Instant Camera Stand (15LP)

NEW PREGNANCY EVENT

There are new time limited prizes when you complete the 9 day pregnancy event in the time limit and earn the baby bonus between the 19th- 27th August

If you start the 9 day pregnancy event anytime during the time frame you have the chance of earning the maternity items in that pack if you complete the event in the time limit, for example if you start a pregnancy event on the 27th August and complete in the time limit you will earn the items above

You need to have completed the first pregnancy event in the A Bump-y Ride Quest before you can earn the maternity prizes

Returning Events?

  • The Fine Dining Live Event (not available yet) will return on the 22nd August for 10 days, complete in the time limit to unlock restaurant themed items and the Fine Dining House Template


What else?

  • You can earn double rewards from the paperboy between the 26th-30th July and 1st-5th September

Update Videos:

Guide to MidTown Café:

My Café Tour [MidTown Café]:

Holiday Home Live Event Prizes:

Summer Staycation House Tour [Holiday Home Live Event Grand Prize]:


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The Sims Mobile- Jungle Rush Update

Presented by EA Creator Network


Channel your inner explorer in the latest Sims Mobile update!

Update available from 15th July 3:30am UTC

Sim Festival:

Season 8: Jungle Rush- 60 day event starts 18th July

Reach Level 50 of the premium tier to unlock the Lagoon Lodge House Template that can be placed on the NEW 74 Summer Lagoon House Lot:

You can place this house on any lot but if you want to place it on the house lot it was designed for (74 Summer Lagoon) it will cost you real money so not only do you have to buy the festival pass you are then expected to buy the lot to place this house on?! Thanks team for another money grab 👎

 

Sweet Treat Showdown:

  • Charming Gardens (rerun) 11 day event starts 18th July

  • NEW Island Posh- 11 day event starts 15th August

  • Foxbury Institute (rerun) 11 day event starts 12th September

Click here to see the other prizes available in this event

 

Treasure Hunt:

  • Daunting Dusk- 11 day event starts 1st August

  • Hallways Ready- 11 day event starts 29th August

 

Wumples Wishlist:

  • Wumples Wishlist 82 Quest- 5 day quest starts 6th August

  • Wumples Wishlist 83 Quest- 5 day quest starts 19th August

  • Wumples Wishlist 84 Quest- 5 day quest starts 3rd September

  • Wumples Wishlist 85 Quest- 5 day quest starts 17th September

 

What else?

NEW House Lot- 74 Summer Lagoon costs real money to buy the empty lot:

Complete the Season 8 Jungle Rush Sim Festival Event to unlock the Lagoon Lodge House Template

Complete The King’s Hoard Time Limited Quest from 21st July to win previous Wimples Wishlist items and 2 new items!:

  • The Mi Cultra Viva en Mi FREE Pack will be returning on 15th September for 9 days:


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The Sims Freeplay- Guide to Sim Springs: Palm Promenade

Early Access to Beta Provided by EA/ Firemonkeys (Presented by EA Creator Network)


The second neighbourhood in Sim Springs, Palm Promenade is available. The aim of this event is to complete daily tasks to renovate house lots in the new neighbourhood, you will need to have completed the first neighbourhood, Sandy Suburbs before you can move on to this one. There is no rush to begin this, it will be available in the future when you are ready to start.


Click here to see all the Daily Tasks

Click here to see all the Neighbourhood Tasks


In Palm Promenade there are 4 more house lots that need renovating:

Click on the links above to see the daily tasks and prizes for that lot

3 of the lots are house lots and the final lot, Barter Boardwalk is a community lot which once unlocked can still be customised like a normal house lot but your sims cannot live in them. You will also be able to place any item from the decoration section of buy mode in the community lot for free!

The lots need to be renovated in the order listed above, you cannot do up more than one lot at a time and the next won’t unlock until the previous one has been completed. The time limit to complete a house is 10 days (14 days for community lot) with tasks to complete each day in Sim Springs, similar to Downtown Developer Events if you don’t complete in the time limit you will have to pay to be able to move on but there are prizes available, the extra zesty prizes contains a house template that can be placed in Sim Springs or Simtown.

  • Once Sandy Suburbs is complete you will get the task to ‘Build the Road to Palm Promenade’ click on the orange Sim Springs symbol on the task or the bus stop in Simtown to go to Sim Springs:

  • You will see the roadblock sign, click this to get the option to build Palm Promenade:

  • Once built you can build the first house Cactus Cave, the timer will begin once this house has finished building:

  • You can skip the tutorial if you remember how Sim Springs events work or you can complete the tutorial if you need a recap:

Check out my Guide to Sim Springs: Sandy Suburbs post to see the tutorial


Daily Tasks

  • Daily tasks must be completed at Sim Springs
  • You can only complete one task at a time, unless it is a build task (buy items etc) then you can complete at the same time as another task
  • You can complete these tasks in any order
  • The tasks you need to complete will have the Sim Springs symbol on them:

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  • More than one sim can be used for tasks that require multiple sims
  • You will need to buy some items such as trees, couches and computers to be able to complete tasks in Palm Promenade, if you have a 3 star item at a house in Simtown you can store it in your inventory and place it in Palm Promenade rather than buying a new one
  • Trash cannot be removed until you get the task to remove it
  • If you skip using SP on tasks that require you to clear up items it will remove those items
  • For tasks that require you to find items in objects if you use social points to quick complete you can find more
  • For tasks that require you to spend money you can buy items and then store them, this still counts TIP: I would save building rooms/ basements etc and placing flooring and wallpaper for when you need to spend money
  • For tasks that require you to place a certain number of items, if you store one of those items already in the house you will need to buy or replace it. For example, if you need to buy 6 windows and there are 3 there already but you store them all you will need to buy 6 windows rather than buying 3 more
  • Investment tasks are like mastery classes in SimChase, the more you spend, the less time it takes to complete TIP: check how much it would cost to skip with SP it may be cheaper or the same cost as the investment without the wait time
  • The lower the star rating, the longer a task will take to complete, I have included this in the tables below
  • If sims are inspired they will complete actions faster, I have also included these times in the tables below
  • You are aiming to complete the daily tasks within 24 hours, if you take too long you will have to pay to move on
  • For tasks that require more than 10 sims to complete at once you can spread them out throughout the houses you have unlocked in Palm Promenade, for example at Tall-Tree House you need to Take 12 Floral Photos of plants so you can have 10 sims at Tall-Tree House and the other 2 in Cactus Cave

Click here to watch my Palm Promenade RECAP & TIPS video


Cactus Cave

Watch my Cactus Cave Walkthrough here

 Day 1 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 3 Plants at Cactus Cave 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Think About the Neighbourhood (couch) 8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
31SP
Recycle 12 Old Boxes (can use multiple sims) 20 mins
INSPIRED: 19 mins
78SP
SKIP ALL: 88SP

REWARD: S5,000

Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 2 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S96,000 at Cactus Cave (may be less if you are at a lower level) 3SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Brainstorm Preparations (dining chair and table) 6 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 11 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 43 mins
27SP
Find 12 Pressed Flowers (household objects)(6 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 2 hrs 10 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 3 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
2 hrs 43 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 34 mins
35SP
Wash 6 Dirty Dishes (can use multiple sims) 31 mins
INSPIRED: 29 mins
42SP
SKIP ALL: 86SP

REWARD: 2LP

Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 3 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Trees at Cactus Cave 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Order Online Groceries (computer) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
28SP
Dispose of 5 Trash Piles (can use multiple sims) 1 hr 12 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 8 mins
45SP
SKIP ALL: 61SP

REWARD: 2SP

Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 4 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 6 Windows at Cactus Cave 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Organise Food (fridge) 9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 41 mins
34SP
Flirt with Flowers (plant) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
25SP
Take 7 Floral Photos (plant)(can use multiple sims) 2 hrs 10 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 3 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
2 hrs 43 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 34 mins
81SP
SKIP ALL: 110SP

REWARD: S8,000

Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 5 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Invest in Cactus Cave TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 3 hrs 30 mins (costs 6SP)
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
Token Investment: 7 hrs (costs S192,500) (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
6SP
Order More Supplies (computer) 1 hr 40 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 35 mins
1 hr 50 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 45 mins
2 hrs 5 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 59 mins
12SP
Battle 8 Angry Bees (trees)(can use multiple sims) 3 hrs 10 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs
3 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
3 hrs 58 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 46 mins
119SP
Find 24 Heirloom Seeds (household objects)(8 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 3 hrs 10 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs
3 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
3 hrs 58 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 46 mins
59SP
SKIP ALL: 155SP

REWARD: 3LP

Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!

 Day 6 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 TVs at Cactus Cave 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Order Excess Supplies (phone) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
28SP
Investigate Investments (computer) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
28SP
SKIP ALL: 45SP

REWARD: S10,000 and 1SP

Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 7 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S288,500 at Cactus Cave (may be less if you are at a lower level) 9SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Search for Document (couch) 6 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 11 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 43 mins
27SP
Write Mindful Memo (dining chair and table) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
22SP
Read Megaflora Magazine (magazine pile) 2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
15SP
SKIP ALL: 54SP

REWARD: 2LP and 2SP

Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 8 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Dining Tables at Cactus Cave 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Be Berated by Neighbours (phone) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
21SP
Reflect on Actions (mirror) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
19SP
Examine Tree Roots 3 hrs 10 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs
3 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
3 hrs 58 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 46 mins
17SP
Find 36 Old Water Cups (household objects)(9 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
109SP
SKIP ALL: 129SP

REWARD: S12,000 and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 9 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 8 Dining Chairs at Cactus Cave 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Clear Out Fridge 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
22SP
Return Supplies (computer) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
19SP
Order Supplies (phone) 1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
1 hr 24 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 20 mins
1 hr 34 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 29 mins
10SP
Check Council Regulations (bookshelf) 1 hr 30 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 26 mins
1 hr 41 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 36 mins
1 hr 53 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 47 mins
11SP
Tend to 9 Sick Plants (can use multiple sims) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
163SP
SKIP ALL: 175SP

REWARD: 4LP, 2SP and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 10 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S385,000 at Cactus Cave (may be less if you are at a lower level) 13SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Balance the Books (computer) 2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
2 hrs 50 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 42 mins
3 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 58 mins
15SP
Order 9 Clearance Seedlings (computer)(can use multiple sims) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
175SP
Update Johnny Zest on Progress 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
22SP
Find 45 Golden Pollen (household objects)(9 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
116SP
SKIP ALL: 263SP

REWARD: S10,000, 6LP, 6SP and 1 Mystery Key

If you complete day’s 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains the Cactus Cave house template, store signs, street clocks, lampposts and 1 Mystery Key:

Decorations: Antique Brown (S84,000) and Navy (8LP) Store Sign

Lighting: Black (S94,000) and Blue (9SP) Floral Lamppost

Outdoor Decorations: Black (S61,000) and Blue (6SP) Ornate Street Clock

This house template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Cactus Cave lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built:

The premium has a pool and outhouse to the back of the main house:

I really like this house template, I love how they have a mezzanine to see into the basement from the ground floor, it makes it feel more open and less dark like most basements do. The only part I don’t like is the kitchen as it feels dark rather than following the light theme like the rest of the house

Watch my house tour of Cactus Cave here

Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template

Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Green (S102,500) and Tan (10SP) Elephant Ear Pots. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock these prizes:

Once you have complete Cactus Cave you can take a break for up to 7 days before the next timer begins, to start Tall-Tree House you will need to click on the house lot to build it:


Tall-Tree House

Watch my Tall-Tree House Walkthrough here

 Day 1 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 3 Plants at Tall-Tree House 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Enjoy Trees (tree) 8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
29SP
Remove 2 Gas Bottles (can use multiple sims) 2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
24SP
SKIP ALL: 43SP

REWARD: 3LP

Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 2 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S128,000 at Tall-Tree House (may be less if you are at a lower level) 4SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Enter Online Competition (computer) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
18SP
Find 18 Pressed Flowers (household objects)(9 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
52SP
Dispose of 4 Fast Food Packages (can use multiple sims) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
31SP
SKIP ALL: 82SP

REWARD: S6,000

Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 3 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Trees at Tall-Tree House 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Photograph Plants 9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 41 mins
32SP
Throw Out 4 Paint Tins (can use multiple sims) 1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
33SP
SKIP ALL: 51SP

REWARD: 3SP

Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 4 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 6 Windows at Tall-Tree House 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Browse Competitions Online (computer) 10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 56 mins
12 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 53 mins
34SP
Flirt with Flowers (plant) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
23SP
Take 12 Floral Photos (can use multiple sims) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
158SP
SKIP ALL: 162SP

REWARD: S10,000

Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!

 Day 5 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Invest in Tall-Tree House TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 3 hrs 30 mins (costs 8SP)
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
Token Investment: 7 hrs (costs S256,500) (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8SP
Brood About Chances (mirror) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
1 h 8 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 4 mins
1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
9SP
Battle 18 Angry Bees (tree)(can use multiple sims) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
280SP
Find 54 Heirloom Seeds (household objects)(18 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
171SP
SKIP ALL: 354SP

REWARD: 5LP

Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 6 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 TVs at Tall-Tree House 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Spruce Up Plants (plant) 9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 41 mins
32SP
Investigate Investments (computer) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
23SP
SKIP ALL: 42SP

REWARD: S14,000 and 4SP

Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 7 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S384,500 at Tall-Tree House (may be less if you are at a lower level) 13SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Consider Sabotage (mirror) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
26SP
Write Mindful Memo (dining chair and table) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
18SP
Read Megaflora Magazine 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
18SP
SKIP ALL: 52SP

REWARD: 3LP and 5SP

Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 8 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Dining Tables at Tall-Tree House 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Accept Fate (couch) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
19SP
Photograph Plants (plant) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
19SP
Examine Tree Roots 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
15SP
Find 64 Old Water Cups (household objects)(16 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
180SP
SKIP ALL: 176SP

REWARD: S16,000 and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 9 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 8 Dining Chairs at Tall-Tree House 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Enjoy the Garden (tree) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
19SP
Celebrate Progress (stereo) 3 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 23 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 9 mins
16SP
Order Supplies (phone) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
12SP
Check Council Regulations (bookshelf) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
12SP
Tend 17 Sick Plants (can use multiple sims) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
306SP
SKIP ALL: 275SP

REWARD: 6LP, 6SP and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 10 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S513,000 at Tall-Tree House (may be less if you are at a lower level) 17SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
9SP
Balance the Books (computer) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
12SP
Order 17 Clearance Seedlings (computer)(can use multiple sims) 6 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 11 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 43 mins
367SP
Update Johnny Zest on Progress 3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
16SP
Find 85 Golden Pollen (household objects)(17 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 6 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 11 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 43 mins
280SP
SKIP ALL: 517SP

REWARD: S20,000, 8LP, 10SP and 2 Mystery Keys

If you complete day’s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains the Tall-Tree House template, display shelves, table dressings, hanging branch plants and 1 Mystery Key:

Decorations: Silver (S51,500) and Black (5LP) Table Dressings

Pine (S87,500) and Walnut (8SP) Hanging Branch Plants

Countertops: White (S99,000) and Oak (9LP) Open Display Shelves

White (S101,000) and Oak (10LP) Open Display Doubles

Lighting: Silver (S83,000) and Brass (8LP) Triple Leaf Pendants

This house template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Tall-Tree House lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built:

The premium house is double the size of the standard. The standard looks like it is two apartments, one on the ground floor and one on the second and third floor whereas the premium has a separate building- the ground floor is attached but the second and third floor has 1-2 squares gap between the apartments. The premium makes this into four apartments, the two apartments on the premium are a slightly different layout. That explanation probably makes no sense but there is far too much going on on this house lot and it’s difficult to describe as it’s hard to see exactly how the layout works!

Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template

Watch my house tour of Tall-Tree House here

Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Black Telephone Box (15LP, Outdoor Decorations) and Red (S89,000) and Walnut (9LP) Tudor Entrance Doors. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock these prizes:

Once you have complete Tall-Tree House you can take a break for up to 7 days before the next timer begins, to start Forest Flat you will need to click on the house lot to build it:


Forest Flat

Watch my Forest Flat Walkthrough here

 Day 1 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 9 Plants at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Look Around (tree) 9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 41 mins
29SP
Fix 4 Leaky Roofs (can use multiple sims) 1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
30SP
SKIP ALL: 46SP

REWARD: 4SP

Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 2 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S160,500 at Forest Flat (may be less if you are at a lower level) 5SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Browse Social Media (computer) 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
18SP
Find 22 Pressed Flowers (household objects)(11 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 3 hrs 40 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 29 mins
4 hrs 10 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 58 mins
4 hrs 35 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 21 mins
68SP
Clear 3 Fallen Branches (can use multiple sims) 1 hr 3 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr
21SP
SKIP ALL: 83SP

REWARD: S8,000

Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 3 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Trees at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Think About Life (mirror) 11 hrs
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 27 mins
12 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 53 mins
13 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 13 hrs 3 mins
34SP
Sweep Up 8 Cobwebs (can use multiple sims) 30 mins
INSPIRED: 29 mins
48SP
SKIP ALL: 61SP

REWARD: 4LP

Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 4 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 6 Windows at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Brood About Life (couch) 10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 56 mins
12 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 53 mins
31SP
Flirt with Flowers 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
24SP
Take 14 Floral Photos (plant) (can use multiple sims) 2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 40 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 32 mins
2 hrs 55 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 46 mins
146SP
SKIP ALL: 146SP

REWARD: S12,000

Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!

 Day 5 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S320,500 at Forest Flat (may be less if you are at a lower level) 11SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Eat Comforting Food (fridge) 7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 23 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 54 mins
26SP
Battle 21 Angry Bees (can use multiple sims) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
346SP
Find 63 Heirloom Seeds (household objects)(21 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
214SP
SKIP ALL: 433SP

REWARD: 5SP

Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 6 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 TVs at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Browse Sports Cars (computer) 9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 41 mins
29SP
Investigate Investments (computer) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
24SP
SKIP ALL: 39SP

REWARD: S16,000 and 4LP

Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 7 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 4 Couches at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Invest in Forest Flat TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 2 hrs 30 mins (costs 16SP)
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
Token Investment: 5 hrs (costs S481,000) (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
16SP
Soul Search (mirror) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
22SP
Write Mindful Memo (dining chair and table) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
14SP
Read Megaflora Magazine 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
11SP
SKIP ALL: 41SP

REWARD: 4LP and 6SP

Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 8 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Dining Tables at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Enjoy Downtime (bath) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
16SP
Tend Trees 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 21 mins
18SP
Examine Tree Roots 3 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 20 mins
4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 23 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 9 mins
15SP
Find 76 Old Water Cups (household objects)(19 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
243SP
SKIP ALL: 213SP

REWARD: S18,000 and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 9 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 8 Dining Chairs at Forest Flat 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Call Family (phone) 4 hrs
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 48 mins
4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
16SP
Enjoy Life (stereo) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
14SP
Order Supplies (phone) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
14SP
Check Council Regulations (bookshelf) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
11SP
Tend 21 Sick Plants (can use multiple sims) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
392SP
SKIP ALL: 326SP

REWARD: 8LP, 8SP and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 10 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S641,000 at Forest Flat (may be less if you are at a lower level) 21SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
8SP
Balance the Books (computer) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
1 hr 8 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 4 mins
1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
8SP
Order 21 Clearance Seedlings (computer) 8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
485SP
Update Johnny Zest on Progress 1 hr 50 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 45 mins
11SP
Find 105 Golden Pollen (household objects)(21 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
346SP
SKIP ALL: 630SP

REWARD: S25,000, 10LP, 15SP and 2 Mystery Keys

If you complete day’s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains the Forest Flat house template, shop windows, reception desks, store signs, countertops and 1 Mystery Key:

Windows: Oak (S89,000) and Walnut (8SP) Shop Doubles

Oak (S73,000) and Walnut (7LP) Shop Singles

Decorations: Oak (S72,500) and Walnut (7LP) Store Signs

Countertops: Beige (S81,500) and Walnut (8LP) Colonial

Beige (S72,500) and Walnut (7SP) Colonial Recess

White Pine (S140,000) and Blue Walnut (14LP) Reception Desks

This house template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Forest Flat lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built:

The ground floor of this house lot is a shop and the first floor is the apartment. On the premium residence the shop and apartment are twice the size they are on the standard:

I like this template, some of the extra zesty prizes have been put to good use to create this with a bright, natural theme that looks like a cute shop and seems perfect for Palm Promenade. My only criticism would be the kitchen, I need more countertops and they need to match! The counter nearest the door frame on the premium residence (fridge on the standard) is a different colour to the other one and the sink. The oven is also too dark, it doesn’t match the light wood in this build.

Watch my house tour of Forest Flat here

Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template

Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Rose Gold (9SP) and Gold (S89,500) Moroccan Stairs and Rose Gold (S5,800) and Gold (S6,000) Moroccan Railings. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock these prizes:

Once you have complete Forest Flat you can take a break for up to 7 days before the next timer begins, to start Barter Boardwalk you will need to click on the house lot to build it:


Barter Boardwalk

This final lot is a community lot so your sims cannot live here but they can visit. Building works the same as a normal lot but one category in buy mode will be FREE, at Barter Boardwalk this is the decoration section:

The timer for Barter Boardwalk is 14 days rather than 10 days like the other 3 lots

Watch my Barter Boardwalk Walkthrough here

 Day 1 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 10 Plants at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Welcome New Day (tree) 11 hrs
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 27 mins
12 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 53 mins
13 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 13 hrs 3 mins
29SP
Dispose of 6 Trash Piles (can use multiple sims) 40 mins
INSPIRED: 38 mins
36SP
SKIP ALL: 42SP

REWARD: 3LP

Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 2 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 12 Doors at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Read Community Feedback (magazine) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
20SP
Flirt with Flowers 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
18SP
Throw out 4 Paint Tins (can use multiple sims) 45 mins
INSPIRED: 43 mins
24SP
SKIP ALL: 40SP

REWARD: S10,000

Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 3 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Start Community Discussion (computer) 1 hr 50 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 45 mins
2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 18 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 11 mins
9SP
Take 6 Floral Photos (plant) 5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
6 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 32 mins
96SP
Find 12 Pressed Flowers (household objects)(6 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
6 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 32 mins
48SP
Fix 2 Leaky Roof (can use multiple sims) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
13SP
Invest in Barter Boardwalk TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 30 mins (costs 4SP)
INSPIRED: 29 mins
Token Investment: 1 hr (costs S128,000) (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 57 mins
4SP
SKIP ALL: 104SP

REWARD: 4SP

Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 4 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 6 Windows at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Consider Responses (couch) 14 hrs
INSPIRED: 13 hrs 18 mins
16 hrs
INSPIRED: 15 hrs 12 mins
17 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 38 mins
34SP
Recycle 5 Old Boxes (can use multiple sims) 24 mins
INSPIRED: 23 mins
25SP
SKIP ALL: 38SP

REWARD: 4LP

Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 5 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Share Results (phone) 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
16SP
Investigate Investments (computer) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
9SP
Sweep Up 3 Cobwebs (can use multiple sims) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
19SP
Write Mindful Memo (dining table and chair) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
12SP
Invest in Barter Boardwalk TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 2 hrs 30 mins (costs 8SP)
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
Token Investment: 5 hrs (costs S256,500 (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
8SP
SKIP ALL: 39SP

REWARD: S11,000

Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!

 Day 6 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cos
Place 2 TVs at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Research Sustainability (bookshelf) 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 42 mins
7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
18SP
Read Megaflora Magazine 4 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 17 mins
15SP
Battle 12 Angry Bees (can use multiple sims) 7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 23 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 54 mins
240SP
SKIP ALL: 167SP

REWARD: 5SP

Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 7 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 4 Couches at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Order Recyclable Packaging (dining chair and table) 9 hrs
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 33 mins
10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 41 mins
25SP
Find 28 Heirloom Seeds (household objects)(14 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
114SP
SKIP ALL: 86SP

REWARD: 5LP

Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 8 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Fight for Renewable Power (phone) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
1 hr 8 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 4 mins
1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
7SP
Examine Tree Roots 36 mins
INSPIRED: 34 mins
41 mins
INSPIRED: 39 mins
45 mins
INSPIRED: 43 mins
6SP
Tend 12 Sick Plants (can use multiple sims) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
228SP
Find 24 Old Water Cups (household objects)(12 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
114SP
Invest in Barter Boardwalk TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 30 mins (costs 13SP)
INSPIRED: 29 mins
Token Investment: 1 hr (costs S384,500 (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 57 mins
13SP
SKIP ALL: 220SP

REWARD: S12,000 and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 9 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 2 Dining Tables at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Take a Break (couch) 6 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 11 mins
7 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 7 mins
8 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 43 mins
19SP
Order Supplies (phone) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
12SP
Order 14 Clearance Seedlings (can use multiple sims) 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 mins
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
308SP
SKIP ALL: 206SP

REWARD: 5LP and 8SP

Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 10 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 8 Dining Chairs at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Enjoy Local Plants 5 hrs
INSPIRED: 4 hrs 45 mins
5 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 14 mins
6 hrs 15 mins
INSPIRED: 5 hrs 56 mins
16SP
Get Advice from Johnny Zest 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
9SP
Check Council Regulations (bookshelf) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
12SP
Find 54 Golden Pollen (household objects)(18 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 mins
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
198SP
SKIP ALL: 144SP

REWARD: S15,000 and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 10’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 11 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 1 Reception Desk at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Be Inspired by Nature (plant) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
9SP
Prepare Business Plan (dining chair and table) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
1 hr 8 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 4 mins
1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
7SP
Get Community Engagement (computer) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
1 hr 8 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 4 mins
1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
7SP
Balance the Books (computer) 2 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
2 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 13 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
9SP
Find Sim Springs (computer) 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
1 hr 8 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 4 mins
1 hr 15 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 11 mins
7SP
Write 20 Renovation Records (dining chair and table) (can use multiple sims) 10 hrs
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 30 mins
11 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 56 mins
12 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 53 mins
490SP
Invest in Barter Boardwalk TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 1 hr (costs 17SP)
INSPIRED: 57 mins
Token Investment: 2 hrs (costs S513,000 (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 1 hr 54 mins
17SP
SKIP ALL: 326SP

REWARD: 9SP and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 11’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 12 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 8 Benchtops (countertops) at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Contract Supplies (phone) 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 51 mins
3 hrs 20 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 10 mins
3 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 3 hrs 34 mins
12SP
Create Marketing Material (computer) 2 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 23 mins
2 hrs 50 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 42 mins
3 hrs 7 mins
INSPIRED: 2 hrs 58 mins
11SP
Discuss Pyramid Schemes (Johnny Zest) 1 hr 30 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 26 mins
8SP
Ask about Sim Springs (phone) 1 hr 30 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 26 mins
1 hr 41 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 36 mins
1 hr 53 mins
INSPIRED: 1 hr 47 mins
8SP
Complete 88 Safety Checks (household objects)(22 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 59 mins
11 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 17 mins
352SP
SKIP ALL: 237SP

REWARD: S20,000 and 6LP

Once Day 12’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 13 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 12 Lights at Barter Boardwalk 1SP
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Clean up Outside (plant) 30 mins
INSPIRED: 29 mins
34 mins
INSPIRED: 32 mins
38 mins
INSPIRED: 36 mins
6SP
Clean Up Indoors (kitchen sink) 18 mins
INSPIRED: 17 mins
20 mins
INSPIRED: 19 mins
23 mins
INSPIRED: 21 mins
5SP
Admire Handiwork (tree) 18 mins
INSPIRED: 17 mins
20 mins
INSPIRED: 19 mins
23 mins
INSPIRED: 21 mins
5SP
Ask about Wellspring Library (this probably should be Barter Boardwalk)(Johnny Zest) 12 mins
INSPIRED: 11 mins
4SP
Take an Exhausted Nap (couch) 18 mins
INSPIRED: 17 mins
20 mins
INSPIRED: 19 mins
23 mins
INSPIRED: 21 mins
5SP
Take Shopfront Photos (tree) 12 mins
INSPIRED: 11 mins
14 mins
INSPIRED: 13 mins
15 mins
INSPIRED: 14 mins
4SP
Upload 23 Plans (computer) (can use multiple sims) 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
506SP
Clear 92 Discarded Lemon Zest (household objects)(23 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
308SP
SKIP ALL: 510SP

REWARD: 10LP, 12SP and 1 Mystery Key

Once Day 13’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early

 Day 14 Tasks  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Check in with Johnny Zest 1 hr
INSPIRED: 57 mins
7SP
Dance with Johnny Zest 6 mins
INSPIRED: 5 mins 42 secs
4SP
Declare Boardwalk Open (tree) 12 mins
INSPIRED: 11 mins
14 mins
INSPIRED: 13 mins
15 mins
INSPIRED: 14 mins
4SP
Update Johnny Zest on Progress 12 mins
INSPIRED: 11 mins
4SP
Renovation Conversation (phone) 12 mins
INSPIRED: 11 mins
14 mins
INSPIRED: 13 mins
15 mins
INSPIRED: 14 mins
4SP
Joke Around with Johnny Zest 12 mins
INSPIRED: 11 mins
4SP
Listen to 25 Public Opinions (phone) (can use multiple sims) 9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 59 mins
11 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 17 mins
587SP
Find 125 Missing Nails (household objects)(25 sims)(quick complete to find extra) 9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 59 mins
11 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 11 hrs 17 mins
423SP
Invest in Barter Boardwalk TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time Incredible Investment: 30 mins (costs 42SP)
INSPIRED: 29 mins
Token Investment: 1 hr (costs S1,282,000 (may be less if you are at a lower level)
INSPIRED: 57 mins
42SP
SKIP ALL: 636SP

REWARD: S50,000, 15LP, 20SP and 3 Mystery Keys

If you complete day’s 6 to 14 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains the Barter Boardwalk template, shop doors, stairs, railings, fences, gates and 1 Mystery Key:

Doors: Oak (S90,000) and Walnut (9LP) Store Singles

Oak (S110,000) and Walnut (S105,000) Store Doubles

Stairs: Black (S275,000) and Blue (27LP) Wire Stairs

Railings: Blue (S5,225) and Black (S5,350) Wire Railings

Fences: Black (S86,500) and Blue (8SP) Ornate Double Gates

Black (S54,000) and Blue (5SP) Ornate Single

Black (S55,000) and Blue (5LP) Ornate Double

Black (S56,000) and Blue (5SP) Ornate Quad

Black (S54,500) and Blue (5LP) Ornate Corner

This template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Barter Boardwalk lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard (even though it is actually a premium sized lot to begin with!) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built. If you build it in Sim Springs it will on the community lot so your sims cannot live there but if you build in Simtown your sims will be able to live at the boardwalk as it will be a normal house lot.

Barter Boardwalk is a row of shops and at the end there is a park, on the premium residence there are more shops and a bigger park. Again I really like this template, between the shops on each side you have the lampposts and clocks and tables outside the cafe to create a realistic looking path.

The shops on one side are two story, the other side is a one story building but the coffee shop has a basement which is the storage area and toilets

Watch my tour of Barter Boardwalk here

Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template

Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Blue (S84,750) and Cream (8SP) Modular Succulents Corner, Blue (S89,500) and Cream (9SP) Modular Succulents and Blue (S99,500) and Teracotta (10LP) Cacti and Succulents. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock these prizes:


Neighbourhood Tasks

Once you have completed all 4 lots you will be able to complete Neighbourhood Tasks to raise your neighbourhood ranking, improve the look of Palm Promenade and earn rewards! You will reach the rank of Ghost Town when you complete all 4 lots:

Outdoor Decorations: Pink (S145,000) and Black (14SP) Floral Drink Stalls

Outdoor Furniture: Black (S800,000) and Blue (80LP) Ornate Gazebos

The prizes you can earn are:

    • Ghost Town- Grass Seedlings and Pink Saplings (both visual changes to Palm Promenade) hairstyle and outfit for female adult sims, gazebos and drink stalls
    • Adequate- Small Trees and Grass Seedlings (visual changes to Palm Promenade) and S1,000
    • Amazing- Gravel Roads and Small Trees (visual changes to Palm Promenade) Sims will use landline phones autonomously (on their own) S2,000 and 2LP
    • Dazzling- Neighbourhood Light Poles, Grass Seedlings and Small Trees (visual changes to Palm Promenade) Sims will admire some decorations autonomously (on their own) S3,000 and 2SP
    • Ultimate- Neighbourhood Landmark, Improved Roads and Neighbourhood Footpaths (visual changes to Palm Promenade) Sims will use wardrobes autonomously (on their own) S8,500, 3LP, 3SP and 1 Mystery Key

Watch my Neighbourhood Tasks walkthrough video here

Palm Promenade Tasks:

 Ghost Town to Adequate  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Place 60 Plants in Palm Promenade 1SP
Spend S64,000 in Palm Promenade 2SP
Place 15 Beds in Palm Promenade 1SP
Talk to 2 Plants 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
38SP
Feed 2 Plants 7 hrs
INSPIRED: 6 hrs 39 mins
8 hrs
INSPIRED: 7 hrs 36 mins
8 hrs 45 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 19 mins
38SP

NOTE: tasks that require you to place a certain amount of items will appear in each set of neighbourhood tasks- if you skip the first one with SP it will appear on your list to complete on the next set

 Adequate to Amazing  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S96,000 in Palm Promenade 2SP
Place 15 Trees in Palm Promenade 1SP
Place 20 Couches in Palm Promenade 1SP
Talk to 3 Plants 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
66SP
Make 3 Online Connections (computer) 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
66SP
Drink 3 Hydrating Waters (fridge) 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
66SP
Feed 3 Plants 8 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 8 hrs 4 mins
9 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 9 hrs 1 min
10 hrs 38 mins
INSPIRED: 10 hrs 5 mins
66SP

 

 Amazing to Dazzling  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S128,000 in Palm Promenade 3SP
Place 20 Dining Tables in Palm Promenade 1SP
Place 85 Dining Chairs in Palm Promenade 1SP
Talk to 4 Plants 13 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 12 hrs 50 mins
15 hrs
INSPIRED: 14 hrs 15 mins
16 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 1 min
122SP
Make 4 Online Connections (computer) 13 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 12 hrs 50 mins
15 hrs
INSPIRED: 14 hrs 15 mins
16 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 1 min
122SP
Find 4 Rare Beetles (couch) 13 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 12 hrs 50 mins
15 hrs
INSPIRED: 14 hrs 15 mins
16 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 1 min
122SP
Have 4 Lengthy Baths 13 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 12 hrs 50 mins
15 hrs
INSPIRED: 14 hrs 15 mins
16 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 1 min
122SP
Drink 4 Hydrating Waters (fridge) 13 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 12 hrs 50 mins
15 hrs
INSPIRED: 14 hrs 15 mins
16 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 1 min
122SP
Feed 4 Plants 13 hrs 30 mins
INSPIRED: 12 hrs 50 mins
15 hrs
INSPIRED: 14 hrs 15 mins
16 hrs 53 mins
INSPIRED: 16 hrs 1 min
122SP

 

 Dazzling to Ultimate  Time (3 Star Rating) 2 Star Rating 1 Star Rating Skip Cost
Spend S176,500 in Palm Promenade 9SP
Place 250 Windows in Palm Promenade 1SP
Place 100 Doors in Palm Promenade 1SP
Talk to 5 Plants 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Make 5 Online Connections (computer) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Find 5 Rare Beetles (couch) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Sell 5 Old Clothes (computer) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Prepare 5 Local Stews (oven) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Brew 5 Flower Teas (kettle) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Have 5 Lengthy Baths 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Drink 5 Hydrating Waters (fridge) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Feed 5 Plants 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP
Enjoy the Environment 5 times (tree) 1 day
INSPIRED: 22 hrs 48 mins
1 day 3 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 hr 39 mins
1 day 6 hrs
INSPIRED: 1 day 1 day 4 hrs 30 mins
215SP

Happiness Level

You will need to complete a certain amount of Neighbourhood tasks to level up the Sim Springs Happiness:

  • Content- 55 Neighbourhood Tasks
  • Optimistic- 105 Neighbourhood Tasks
  • Exuberant- 175 Neighbourhood Tasks
  • Sim-sational- 250 Neighbourhood Tasks

Once you reach these milestones you will earn these prizes:

  • Content- Improved Highway and Birds in Sim Springs (visual changes to Sim Springs) S5,000 and 1 Mystery Key
  • Optimistic- More Birds in Sim Springs and Basic Canal (visual changes to Sim Springs) S10,000, 10LP and 1 Mystery Key
  • Exuberant- More Birds in Sim Springs and Completed Canal (visual changes to Sim Springs) S20,000, 10SP and 1 Mystery Key
  • Sim-sational- Sim Limit Increased by 1, More Birds in Sim Springs, Large Trees and Durable Roads (visual changes to Sim Springs) S30,000, 15LP, 15SP, 3 Mystery Keys, 4 hairstyles, 4 outfits and 4 shoes for female adult sims

We didn’t complete enough neighbourhood tasks in Sandy Suburbs to level up but we do in Palm Promenade so we can reach the level of Content. You will see the improved highway and birds flying over Sim Springs:


Buying Boosts

You can spend real money to help you complete these events, there are 2 options:

Budget Toolbox (this is for the lot you are currently completing only):

  • 50% Lower Time Requirements
  • 50% Less Sims Required
  • 30% Cheaper ‘Skip Wait’ (skip to start the next day early cost)
  • The 1 hour daily task auto completed (probably Check in with Johnny)

Jumbo Toolbox (this is for all 4 lots in Palm Promenade from when you purchase it):

  • 50% Lower Time Requirements
  • 50% Less Sims Required
  • 30% Cheaper ‘Skip Wait’ (skip to start the next day early cost)
  • The 1 hour daily task auto completed (probably Check in with Johnny)
  • The missed day penalties are 20% cheaper
  • One colour variant of Johnny Zest’s suit for male adult sims in wardrobe and create a sim (top, pants, shoes, and his glasses)

With the Jumbo Toolbox you also get benefits to help you complete the Neighbourhood Tasks too:

  • 15% Less Sims Required for Neighbourhood Tasks
  • 15% Off Lot Event Spend Goals for Neighbourhood Tasks

RECAP & TIPS [Palm Promenade]:


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The Sims Freeplay- Daring Do’s Hobby Event

The Daring Do’s Hobby Event is back for 7 days from the 20th November. Complete this event in the time limit to unlock 4 hairstyles for your female adult sims, there are 8 colours of each and you unlock 4 colours each time you complete the fashion designer hobby collection so you will need to complete the collection 8 times to unlock all the styles and colours. If you have never done the fashion designer hobby click here for details.

If you completed this event last time you will not get it again, if you unlocked some of the hairstyles last time you will only have to find the ones you have left, for example, if you unlocked 6 packs you will only have to complete the hobby two more times to get the last two packs this time

Click here to see the hairstyles

You need to buy a fashion studio from the promotions r us store to complete this hobby

You need to firstly accept this event, it will remove the fashion designs you have already created from the collection so you don’t get a head start.

If you say no you can start it from the active tasks tab, you will not get any extra time if you start this late.

If you already have a sim as a level 6 fashion designer (or previous have) then you will complete this a lot quicker as you aren’t waiting for all the designs to become unlocked.
It is really helpful to have loads of sims doing the hobby and have them doing the 10 minute option over and over if possible!


YOU NEED TO COMPLETE ALL FOUR ROWS TO GET 4 COLOURS OF ONE HAIRSTYLE

12 FASHION ITEMS= 4 COLOURS OF A HAIRSTYLE


TIPS FOR FINDING THEM ALL IN THE TIME LIMIT:

-have more than one sim working on it
-it is easier if you have all the sims in one house, maybe build a room for them so they are all together but you don’t have to!
-have at least one sim at level 6 or working on getting to level 6 (maybe do the 12 hour option) so all designs are unlocked (if you have previously completed the collection you do not need to get another sim to level 6 to complete this)
-if you can, do the 10 minute option over and over, you will find the most designs this way (once you have a sim at level 6)
-remember to click 
start new collection on the fashion hobby collections list once you have got all the pieces
-most importantly: just keep going! I know it’s annoying when you get the same one constantly but you will eventually get the ones you need.


Hairstyles:

I don’t really like any of these hairstyles but if I had to pick my favourite it would probably be the one with roses


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