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The Atlantic calls pumpkins “an American obsession.” According to the National Retail Federation, 46% of American households carved one in 2016. In spite of being a nearly ubiquitous Halloween activity, pumpkin carving is by no means easy or intuitive. But with the right preparation and tools, you can carve a next-level jack o’lantern that will put your past efforts to shame. Be a pumpkin patch pro The perfect pumpkin carving job starts at the pumpkin patch, or wherever you acquire your pumpkin. The cardinal rule of pumpkin picking is to choose a pumpkin with a stem, preferably one that is thick […]

In 1926, 14 prominent Atlantans established the Atlanta Historical Society. They were united by a goal of stirring up greater interest in the city’s history. With no funding and no building to call home, the society’s founding members began collecting historical documents and artifacts. Ninety years and one name change later, the Atlanta History Center is an award-winning institution with a 33-acre museum complex. A visit to the museum’s sprawling Buckhead campus ranks as one of Atlanta’s most enjoyable and interactive educational experiences. The complex is just 10 minutes’ drive from AMLI Buckhead and AMLI Lindbergh. The museum also operates a few historic houses […]

We’re back to the basics for this year’s annual social media contest at AMLI. This fall, we want to see the best photos you can muster of views from in and around your AMLI community. Whether it’s from a rooftop deck, beside the pool, or from your living room window—we want your best shots. There are two ways to enter: Upload your entry: Visit your AMLI community’s Facebook. Click on the contest link at the top of the page. Upload your photo, use #MYAMLIVIEW, and fill out the brief entry form. Share on social media: Snap a photo. Share it […]

You’re at LAX. You’ve made it through security. And you’ve got time to spare before your flight departs. You’re either hungry or know you will be while en route to your destination. You didn’t prepare something to eat before leaving your SoCal apartment. And you’d rather not take your chances with the airline menu, if a meal is even offered on your flight. Thankfully, LAX has some solid food offerings spread throughout its nine passenger terminals. Here are some of the airport’s hottest restaurants and food counters, arranged by terminal. Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) A post shared by 800 Degrees […]

In spite of its cycling-conducive climate and topography, Dallas fares poorly on lists of cities ranked according to bicycle-friendliness. As recently as 2012, Bicycling.com named the Big D the worst in the country for cycling. At the time, Dallas had just eight miles of on-street bike lanes. Today, that number has reached 50. And it is expected to reach 107 within the next couple years. Other signs Dallas is growing friendlier to cyclists, like the introduction of LimeBike’s dockless bike share program last month, are also afoot. As would-be commuters wait in anticipation for the city’s network of bike lanes […]

A robotic vacuum, or robovac, is a vacuum cleaner equipped with intelligent programming that enables it to clean autonomously. The first “robovac” was built by RCA and Whirpool for the American National Exhibition in Moscow in 1959. It was part of an elaborate scam to fool Russians into believing Americans were living more futuristic lives than we were. Thirty-one years later, Isaac M. Dizon invented the first true robovac. In 1996, Dizon sold his patented design to Swedish appliance manufacturer Electrolux, who brought the robovac to market in 2001. The first-generation Electrolux Trilobite and its early competitors are duds in comparison to […]

The heat is winding down near most AMLI communities this month as the nights grow chillier. Events have decidedly moved to a more chilled pace as well, focusing mostly on comfort and family-friendliness rather than the party-like atmosphere of summer. It seems every city around the country has its own Oktoberbest and pumpkin patch to pick from. Without further ado, here’s the best of the best to do everywhere AMLI apartments are. Atlanta Sept. 29-Oct. 8: Georgia State Fair Come one, come all! The Georgia State Fair offers fun for people of all ages with carnival rides and games, live music, […]

Dadeland is not renowned for its food, but the Miami district’s culinary offerings have diversified and improved markedly in recent years. New eateries, focused around the Downtown Dadeland lifestyle center and Dadeland Mall, open every couple of months. Here’s a look at five Dadeland restaurants that have started serving patrons over the last year. A post shared by The Brick (@the_brickmiami) on Sep 14, 2017 at 11:44am PDT The Brick Since opening a year ago, The Brick has been one of the most popular restaurants in Dadeland. If grass-fed meat, locally-sourced produce, and homestyle cooking appeal to you, plan a meal at this […]

The concept of the electric car can be traced back nearly 200 years. But more progress has been made over the past decade than during the two previous centuries combined. This progress, coupled with the expanding presence of car charging stations, makes owning an electric car easier than ever. If you’re keen to reduce spending on gas and curb your carbon footprint by driving a more eco-friendly car, here are some impressive hybrid and electric car models to consider. BMW i3 Speedy acceleration, excellent handling, and a high reliability rating give this electric vehicle (EV) a solid reputation. With a starting MSRP of 4,450, […]