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In an age where technology rules our lives, the desire to unplug and get in touch with nature that many of us experience is almost unprecedented. Increasingly, urban apartment dwellers are seeking to grow their own herbs, produce, and even table centerpiece flowers. If you’d like to start your own garden but only have a modest apartment balcony to work with, take these small space design and maintenance tips into account.

Located less than 20 miles from Denver, the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo. is an impressive indoor venue. It also manages to score some spectacular shows. If you’re a fan of music or dance who lives in the Denver-Boulder-Broomfield region, one or more of the following events scheduled to take place later this summer and fall just might be the perfect evening out.

With record-breaking temperatures or dry spells having been recorded in Houston, Seattle, and Southern California this summer, many apartment residents want to cool down however and whenever they can. While you may not be able to find the time to visit the ice skating rink or your favorite frozen dessert spot on a daily basis, you should be able to at least take a few minutes to cool down with a tasty, chilled beverage in your apartment. Here are four healthy and refreshing beverages you can mix up, some of which can be made in large batches and stored in your refrigerator for later consumption.

Dallas has plenty of attractions targeting niche audiences, offering exceptional experiences at a great value. There are also several attractions with broad appeal, paving the way for experiences that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family irrespective of age and interest. Here are four things every Dallas apartment resident should do at some point.

Calling all Southern California pet lovers! The region’s largest pet-adoption focused festival, the Southern California Doggie Street Festival, is just six days away. If you have a compassionate heart and are looking for a new dog or cat to take home to your pet friendly apartment or you are a strong supporter of the pet adoption cause who doesn’t have plans for Sunday, July 20, mark your calendar. The third annual Los Angeles edition of the Southern California Doggie Street Festival, a place to celebrate your pet and your love for animals, is an event you and your four-legged friend […]

Now that we are a few weeks into summer, it’s  a good time to reflect on whether we are taking full advantage of the season by examining not only our apartment decor and current wardrobes, but also our kitchen stores. Watermelon, blueberries, sweet corn, cherries, cucumbers, and tomatoes are just a few of the delicious and nutritious staples that should be kept on hand during the summer for yummy, healthy summer snacks. Here are some of our favorite refreshing, nutrient rich summer snacks you can prepare in your kitchen in a matter of minutes.

With nine unique, upscale apartment communities in the Chicago area, AMLI Residential has a noteworthy presence in the city. Joining recently opened properties AMLI Evanston and AMLI River North, AMLI Lofts is the newest development to start pre-leasing to savvy apartment dwellers. While the benefits of living in a downtown loft apartment vary among Chicago residents, their places of work, and lifestyle preferences, our brand new South Loop apartments have already garnered praise for several distinguishing features.

On July 12, the stars of the Atlanta food truck scene will take to the streets to showcase their culinary talents. If you live in an Atlanta area apartment and don’t  already have plans for Saturday, there is no good reason for you not to show up at Piedmont Park to partake in the 3rd Annual Atlanta Street Food Festival. There are, however, four excellent reasons why you should attend.

With Independence Day coming up this weekend, now is the perfect time to weigh your options and decide how you will celebrate the 238th anniversary of the birth of this great nation. If you want to keep this Fourth of July low-key, use your apartment’s swimming pool and grill for a traditional celebration with your friends and family. Depending on where you live, you might even be able to catch a local fireworks show from your balcony or rooftop. If you’re itching to get out of the apartment, you can Live Life + Love Life this Independence Day in one of the following […]

Houston apartment residents, take note! The illuminated downtown skyline and urban sprawl that help define our metropolis make it difficult to see stars most nights. But the stars are shining down on you somewhere in this great city, you just have to find them. A highly acclaimed cosmic production playing at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Burke Baker Planetarium can help you do just that. Secret Lives of Stars, a fulldome show, has played almost daily at the planetarium for the past several months. It has been so popular with visitors, the museum has decided to have four encore […]