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So, you have decided to start your own business. This is a tough task, but one that we fully support. Becoming your own boss is a dream situation for the majority of people. Sadly, not many of them manage to achieve it. Besides having a fantastic business idea and a hard work ethic, you will need to take care of numerous additional things like hiring the best possible employees, taking care of your legal responsibilities, and setting up an office. While we are not fit to advise you on the hiring process or business legalities, we know a thing or […]

For a so-called “Second City,” Chicago lays claims to no shortage of firsts. The zipper, cell phone, spray paint, softball, vacuum cleaner, and deep-dish pizza are just a few innovations for which you can thank Chicago. In today’s post, we highlight other Windy City firsts and fun facts about the great American city of Chicago. No matter how you translate it, “Chicago” doesn’t smell like roses The first known reference to Chicago as “Checagou” appears in a Robert de Salle memoir dating from around 1679. Robert de Salle first referred to the present-day Chicago area as “Checagou” in a memoir […]

Austin’s reputation for good cuisine spans the culinary spectrum. But in addition to barbecue, ramen, and Tex-Mex, Austin scores serious points for its dynamic pizza scene. The next time you’re looking to satisfy a pizza craving, try one of these highly-rated Austin pizzerias. A post shared by Bufalina & Bufalina Due (@bufalinapizza) on Apr 16, 2018 at 12:15pm PDT Bufalina Sixty seconds is all that’s required to bake a Bufalina pizza. But the East Austin pizza joint is so popular, patrons can wait upwards of 60 minutes for a table. Bufalina’s delicate crust and premium toppings make their pies worth tasting. […]

An organized life is a better life. If your apartment, office desk, household finances, exercise regimen, photo library, or any other facet of your life could use some organizing, don’t fret. There’s a solution out there. You just need to find the right one for you. Here are 15 popular apps that can help you get your life in order. Asana Well-suited to work teams, Asana allows users to record and track schedules, assign due dates, and pitch ideas. Asana’s multi-functional interface seamlessly organizes tasks and conversations in an intuitive, searchable manner. Centriq Know when and how to service and troubleshoot appliances, electronics, […]

Apartments are the answer for how to have a greener, healthier and more responsible life. Better Choice for Your Home—Why? Apartment living allows you to have a healthier lifestyle and a smaller carbon footprint than living in a single-family house or townhome. Consider these reasons: In single-family homes empty rooms and unused spaces waste energy and money on heating and cooling space you don’t even use. Apartments are a better size for your needs. You can drive fewer miles and be more active because apartments are typically within walking distance to employment, entertainment and public transit. Apartment communities use significantly […]

Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Museum takes pride in celebrating and showcasing heritage from all Nordic countries. And after nearly four decades on display in the historic Daniel Webster Elementary School building, the museum’s collection is migrating to a new home (with a new name). The Nordic Museum, described by Seattle Mag as a “showpiece for forward-thinking Nordic design” is slated to open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 5. Celebrate the occasion and gear up for your first visit by reading about the museum’s awe-inspiring new space and rich ethnographic collections. Architecture, design, and layout It took a dozen years and […]

Every fall, AMLI throws a social media contest for the residents living at its communities around the country. Last fall, we held an Instagram and Facebook photo contest called My AMLI View, which sought the brightest, best, and most creative shots residents could muster from in and around their AMLI communities. Some residents chose to snap photos from their balconies, others looked to their building’s unique design for inspiration, and still some chose to focus on the natural areas and neighborhood surrounding their AMLI community. A select few even decided to capture a scene straight from their very own living rooms. The point of […]

Contrary to popular belief, cleaning is much more of a skill than a talent. It can be learned. It can be mastered. But it must be practiced. If you’d like to return to a clean apartment every day after work and ensure your apartment is perpetually ready to impress visitors, follow this advice. Adopt a minimalist lifestyle Depending on your innate and learned tendencies, parting with belongings you don’t need can be difficult. For almost everyone, however, carrying out a large-scale purge of clothing, paperwork, books, or some other category of possessions results in a sense of freedom. The fewer possessions you keep […]

Beautiful year-round weather and a host of pet amenities make Orange County a great place to raise a pet or live as one. Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana, the county’s three largest cities, made Wallethub’s 2017 list of the country’s pet-friendliest cities. In addition to pet-friendly cafes, dog parks, and other spaces you can frequent with your pet, Orange County hosts an array of pet-centric events. Here’s a look at some of the most highly anticipated and well-reviewed. A post shared by America’s Family Pet Expo (@familypetexpo) on Apr 2, 2018 at 3:59pm PDT America’s Family Pet Expo One of […]

Want to find a Seattle neighborhood to suit your passions and professional drive? Many looking to move to Seattle for its bustling job market and abundance of outdoor activities find it hard to know where to start. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you‘re a 20 something, 30 something, or a little out of that age range on either end, we’ve narrowed down the best neighborhoods in Seattle for young professionals of all types. South Lake Union This neighborhood has been constantly evolving and growing for years now. You will find Amazon, one of the largest tech companies in the […]