AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

If you’re like many modern apartment dwellers, you’re always looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle. One effective strategy for keeping your at-home footprint to a minimum is to focus on ways you can save water in each room. As a room where a lot of water and energy tend to be used, the kitchen is great to start with. Here are some eco-friendly tips you can use to start living green in the kitchen.

Widely considered one of the best barbecue cities in the U.S., Austin has options when you want to dig into a rack of ribs, pulled pork, or some beef brisket. Who lays claim to Austin’s best barbecue joint is a matter of some debate, but we found some that can certainly please those who want some good, smoky food.

Mystic, majestic, and marvelous, the Florida Everglades are something everyone should try to experience at least once. Covering more than one million acres, the stunning natural park has an abundance of space and several educational, fun, and healthy activities to choose from. Here are several we recommend, all feasible as day- or weekend-trips.

Like most large American cities, Los Angeles feels very different from neighborhood to neighborhood. If you live in the beautiful NoHo Arts District apartments at AMLI Lex on Orange, the brilliantly colored buildings and hillside foliage of Los Feliz are just a 10-minute drive. Here’s what you can expect from this little neighborhood with a big personality.

After a day spent tearing up the slopes, you need a generous, energy-rich meal to reward and restore your body. Here are four restaurants to consider.

When the weather outside is frightful, and hot cocoa or coffee sounds delightful, there are some great Evanston cafes for you to go. So cozy up, brave the snow, and indulge!

Are you looking for a new place to have Sunday brunch with friends? Are you someone who rarely goes out to brunch but has family or friends visiting and wants to show them the best downtown Austin experience they can have? From tried-and-true standbys to recently opened restaurants that have garnered loads of attention, this list is our best attempt to help you find a place you and everyone in your party will love.

So you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party in your apartment? Deciding to throw a party is a good start. Decorating your apartment for an iconic blowout New Year’s bash is something else entirely, and can prove difficult. To take some of the stress out of the planning process and help you decorate for the festivities on the cheap, here are some helpful hints for throwing a classy New Year’s Eve party with ease.

The gift-giving season is upon is. If you haven’t bought presents for everyone on your list and you live in a River Oaks apartment, here are some nearby boutiques that just might have what you’re looking for.

Secret Santa and white elephant gift exchanges are two of the most popular holiday party games around. These standbys are great for holiday office parties and gatherings of groups of friends, but it’s always fun to introduce new games into the mix. If you’re planning a holiday party, here are some games to consider for children and adults of all ages and persuasions.