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Los Angeles occupies a large swathe of beautiful, bountiful land. But like any large city, L.A. can feel chaotic, crowded, and polluted. If you’re itching for a taste of the serene but don’t have the time to venture somewhere too remote, enjoy some peace and quiet at these SoCal sights. Amir’s Garden In 1970, a wildfire blazed across part of Griffith Park. In its wake, wine merchant and avid hiker Amir Dialameh petitioned the city for permission to revegetate and firebreak the area by planting a garden. The city approved Dialameh’s request, and he spent the following 12 years cultivating […]

Everyone can benefit from having a health guru. But it can get overwhelming with so much literature available about healthy eating and maintaining a fitness regimen. Well, we’re here to help narrow down the search for information that’s both accurate and pertinent to your everyday life. While this list is far from complete, here are some health blogs you can count on for well-researched, well-written content and healthy living inspiration. A post shared by Katie Oberwager (@24carrotlife) on Apr 18, 2017 at 7:01pm PDT 24 Carrot Life Katie started this food-centric health blog four years ago to show readers that […]

There’s plenty going on in Dallas on any given day to keep boredom from taking hold. Even so, it’s nice to escape the city limits every once in a while. The next time you plan a day trip from the Big D, keep these destinations in mind. All are located within two hours’ driving distance of Dallas. Cedar Hill  This town’s hilly topography makes it feel closer to Austin than Dallas, but Cedar Hill is just 20 minutes south of AMLI Quadrangle. The big draw here is Cedar Hill State Park, an 1,800-acre refuge with hiking trails, mountain biking trails, […]

Houston is one of the country’s most celebrated culinary capitals. The Bayou City has hundreds of independent restaurants worthy of the business they turn. It also has its fair share of international and national restaurant franchises. Larger than the independent type but still accurately called “local” are the chain restaurants you can only (or almost only) find in Houston. If you’re visiting or moving to the Bayou City and want to know what chain restaurants residents visit time and time again, here’s a list for you. A post shared by Becks Prime (@becksprime) on Apr 11, 2017 at 9:10am PDT […]

Indecision hinders productivity, creates unnecessary stress, and keeps people from getting the most out of life. If you’re someone who often struggles to decide what to wear, where to eat, or how to spend a free hour of your time, you’ve come to the right place. Here are five tips to help you make confident decisions more quickly. Identify decisions you need to make There are simple decisions and there are complex decisions. When a problem requires you to choose between a single set of choices or options, the decision you make is a simple one. When making one decision […]

A mattress is considered a necessity by most, which means there are hundreds of millions of them in the United States. Since mattresses are bulky and hard to compact, their disposal presents difficulties for owners and the environment. Choosing an eco-friendly mattress and properly caring for it will lessen the impact it has on the natural world. At least as important, however, is proper disposal of everyday mattresses. Here are some tips to help you responsibly get rid of your current mattress without chucking it to the curb. Shop with foresight The next time you shop for a mattress, think about when and how you’ll likely dispose of […]

Hundreds of exciting adventures lie within a 250-mile radius of Denver. The area contains alpine forests and lakes, world-famous ski slopes, historic towns, awe-inspiring national landmarks, and award-winning breweries. Here’s a taste of what you can experience at five popular day trip destinations from the Mile-High City. Boulder just over a half hour’s drive from Denver, Boulder offers an almost endless array of day trip activities. The city’s 31,000 acres of parkland are rich with hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as picnic spots. If you feel more like shopping or […]

The state of Illinois is no stranger to the suburbs. Chicago’s surrounding area is home to more than 100 of them. In 2016, Niche.com ranked the Village of Vernon Hills the 7th best suburb in Illinois. The Lake County community has a lot going for it and people are taking notice. The village’s population has grown even as the population of the Chicagoland area has declined over the past couple of years. Here are the most common reasons people are drawn to Vernon Hills. 1. Location Vernon Hills is an hour’s train ride from Chicago’s Union Station and an hour’s drive […]

Living in the information age comes with a host of advantages, but it certainly has its drawbacks as well. Technology addiction is real, affecting people with few other addictive tendencies. Not all of today’s greatest distractions are tech-related, but working on eliminating technological distractions is a great start to leading a more focused life. Here are tips for keeping technological and other distractions from getting in the way of your productivity and well-being. Clear your desk Anything in sight can potentially claim some of your attention. Remove physical clutter from your life, and you should find it easier to focus. Clear […]

You work hard during the day. You have duties to fulfill at home in the evening. If you have time, try to spend an hour or two doing something you enjoy in between. You deserve it. Readers keen on imbibing a post-work cocktail or regional craft brew, take note of these trending Seattle happy hour haunts. A post shared by AnchorheadCoffee (@anchorheadcoffee) on Mar 22, 2017 at 7:49am PDT Anchorhead Coffee Co. Anchorhead Coffee’s new-ish downtown cafe is a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive from AMLI 535. Anchorhead’s sophisticated coffee is reason enough to visit. The daily hour makes it even more compelling. […]