By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
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By Jason Ernst
Held on the same fair grounds since its inaugural year in 1886, the Texas State Fair is steeped in tradition. From deep-fried Twinkies to one of the country’s largest and most impressive auto shows, the outlets for pleasure and indulgence and the Lone Star State’s annual fair are numerous. Fair Park’s 277 acres are host to some three million visitors annually. If you don’t want to get lost or feel that you have missed out on something when the Ferris wheel stops turning and the time to leave comes, it can be helpful to do just a bit of advance […]
By Jason Ernst
Trying to put into words the rate at which the nation has been swept by a health craze over the past several years is an all-but-impossible task. Low-fat, low-sodium “health” foods line entire shelves in grocery stores, and consumers can find a healthy alternative to just about anything they are looking for. On the whole, this trend has been positive, resulting in a more health-conscious society. Producers and food exporters, however, have capitalized on this movement as an opportunity to boost their market share. As a result, consumers can no longer believe that a food product is healthy simply because […]
By Jason Ernst
Home to some of the longest inhabited lands on earth, Peru is a country with a rich history, long-standing traditions, and a diverse amalgam of fascinating cultures. Throw in Peru’s geologic diversity, breathtaking landscape, low prices, and world-class food, and it is no wonder that Peru is the second most visited country in South America after Brazil. AMLI blogger Jason recently spent a month in Peru, and was thrilled to be presented with the opportunity to write a bit about the sights that he saw, the adventures he embarked on, the food that he ate, and the travel tips that […]
By Jason Ernst
Incorporated as a General Law City in 1977, Rancho Cucamonga has a short but illustrious history as one of Southern California’s finest residential communities.
When you live in an apartment, you don’t have to worry about preparing your home for autumn the way owners and renters of homes do. To get into the spirit of the changing seasons outside, you can spend the time you would have spent readying your home for cooler weather researching and carrying out design projects. 8 decorative touches that can really help you mark the changing of the seasons include: 1. Festive Fall Tablecloth When you think about it, there are several reasons why the dinner table plays an even greater role in autumn than it does during other […]
Life in an upscale downtown apartment affords singles several perks: proximity to first-rate restaurants and nightlife hot spots, state-of-the art fitness facilities, and well-equipped kitchens and atmospheric dining rooms for cooking and entertaining a date at home.
By Jason Ernst
Autumn is approaching, the season during which far more babies are born in America than during any other. If you live in a family friendly apartment and are in the process of preparing for the arrival of the newest member of your family, consult this baby preparation checklist to make sure that you don’t forget anything that will make your life easier and your apartment home safer for your baby once he or she has arrived. Deep Cleaning There is a lot of cleaning that needs to be done before your baby arrives. In addition to ridding your home of […]
Apartment residents who keep a good rapport with their apartment managers tend to find life in their maintenance-free homes as easy as can be. In addition to keeping noise levels down and treating apartment facilities with care, one of the best ways for a luxury apartment dweller to do this is to keep the home from becoming a hotbed for filth and foul smells. Maintaining a tidy and fresh-smelling apartment home does not require much effort, and it only serves to make apartment living more pleasant and comfortable for you and your neighbors. If you aspire to keep a clean […]
Vacation getaways are exciting, but they can also be expensive, exhausting, and stress-inducing.
Autumn is only a month away, which means that before long gardening enthusiasts in many parts of the country will have to put away their gardening supplies and wait until spring to return to one of their favorite hobbies with gusto. For these types–and especially for those of us who like to integrate plants into our apartment home decor but never seem to have any luck keeping them alive, there is a silver lining to the changing of the seasons. Below, we discuss 12 plants that can thrive indoors with very little maintenance. 1. Philodendron Capable of thriving in apartments […]