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3 Places to go Hiking near Chicago

No matter if you’re an experienced hiker or someone who only heads outdoors when they need to run errands, it’s hard not to appreciate natural beauty and a sunny day. And although Chicago may not boast features like Colorado’s Rocky Mountains or New England’s endless hiking routes, it does include many trails and state parks close by. While some of these spots may require a bit of a drive on your end, we promise you—it’s worth it. So, fill up your water bottle, lace up your shoes and learn to take the path less traveled.
Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle

Established in 1922 […]

By Krystyna Dudka|June 17th, 2019|Around the Area|0 Comments

3 Easy Summer Cocktails

The weather is heating up, the days are becoming longer, and there’s no better time than now to enjoy an ice-cold adult beverage. No matter if you’re spending your weekends lazily lounging by the pool or heading to a friend’s barbecue, whipping up tasty cocktails is a guaranteed way to win over your friends and family. Since a frosty, cool drink can be a summer staple, we’ve gathered a few recipes to help you beat the heat and stay refreshed. So grab a few glasses and let’s raise a toast to these tasty summer cocktails.
Blackberry cucumber gin and tonic
A sweet […]

By Krystyna Dudka|June 14th, 2019|Good Eats|0 Comments

3 Great Burger Spots in Bellevue

With summer picking up momentum, it’s only a matter of time before weekend barbecues are in full swing. When you aren’t in the mood to start up the grill (or cross the bridge into Seattle for Dick’s), there are plenty of delicious burger joints in the Bellevue area for you to get your fix. Below, we’ve pulled together a list of three hot-spots to grab a mouthwatering burger, all close to AMLI’s downtown Bellevue apartments.
Lunchbox Lab
989 112th Ave. NE

Serving up eclectic cocktails and juicy burgers since 2011, Lunchbox Lab first started in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood before expanding to […]

By Krystyna Dudka|June 12th, 2019|Around the Area, Good Eats|0 Comments

5 Gifts Under $50 for Father’s Day

It’s that time of the year, folks.

With Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to put on your thinking cap and come up with some gift ideas that your father is bound to love. For those of you working on maintaining a budget, it can seem like a daunting task to find a present that’s both thoughtful and sincere without breaking the bank. We get it, if you had all the money in the world, you might buy your dad a yacht or rent out a private jet to send him off to his dream vacation for the week, […]

By Krystyna Dudka|June 11th, 2019|Apartment Life|0 Comments

3 Houston Museums You Can Visit for Free

Interactive and fun, museums provide you with the chance to see storied works of art and learn new facts about the world. Whether you’re visiting museums that focus on art, history, science or life itself, the institutions in Houston have something to offer for everyone. Museums are a great way to pick up conversation pieces, spend time with friends and family and dive into a world you otherwise might not have known about. Even better? Many periodically offer free admission! So the next time you’re in the mood to feel inspired, make your way over to one of the museums below.
Houston Museum of […]

By Krystyna Dudka|June 11th, 2019|Around the Area|0 Comments

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