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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, […]

Since its founding in 1970, the Houston Galleria has undergone several major renovations. The most recent, a 00 million overhaul of the mall’s former Saks wing, was unveiled two months ago. Known as Galleria VI, the 110,000 square-foot wing will bring 35 new retail and restaurant concepts to the mall. Not every retail and dining space planned for the new wing is open for business, but several are. Here’s a look at some of the revamped Saks wing’s highlights. Sophisticated design There’s a lot to appreciate […]

Owning a pet costs money and comes with responsibility. But it also contributes to one’s sense of belonging and purpose. Pet ownership can markedly improve quality of life, and some pets even promote better physical health. If you’re trying to decide whether to bring a pet home to your apartment, here are some compelling benefits to consider. 1. Reduce stress and anxiety When you’re stressed, few things can calm you down like petting, playing, or cuddling with a faithful four-legged friend. This is because playing with pets increases production of the stress-reducing hormone oxytocin and decreases production of cortisol, which contributes to […]

Colorado has far more evergreen pines than deciduous tree species. But the Centennial State is home to a handful of trees that change color during fall. And for most, fall in Colorado is about one of them: the slender, white-barked aspen. While there are enough aspen trees in Denver to give residents a taste of their autumnal beauty without journeying into the mountains, aspens’ fall colors tend to be more dramatic and are usually best admired in environments where the tree thrives naturally. Here are twelve hiking trails within two hours’ drive of Denver where you can revel in the yellow, gold, […]

Cool, crisp fall air can feel a welcome change after a hot and humid summer. But autumn in the Windy City tends to be fleeting. Make a point to get out and appreciate the season before it’s too late and you regret not having done so. Here are some fun fall outings the entire family can enjoy. Go apple picking Enjoy quality family time and stock up on apples for eating and baking with this timeless fall activity. One option, just over the Wisconsin border from Illinois, is Apple Holler Family Farm. Nicknamed “the apple picking amusement park,” Apple Holler’s farm park is […]

Coffee, with annual exports in excess of 0 billion, is one of the largest internationally-traded commodities. Since most coffee is cultivated in emerging economies with relatively few labor protections, there is vast potential for abuse in the industry. Child labor, meager wages, long hours in harsh working conditions, and exposure to hazardous chemicals are commonplace on coffee farms. As a consumer, you can demonstrate your opposition to these labor abuses by buying Fair Trade certified coffee. Purchase beans online from these Fair Trade coffee brands, and feel good about the coffee you brew at home. Allegro Coffee You may recognize the […]

The Seattle parks system tied for 11th in the Trust for Public Land’s 2017 ParkScore Index ratings and has been recognized by CNN Money as one of the country’s best park cities. Seattle’s hundreds of parks, which together constitute more than 11% of the city’s total land area, have a combined 120 miles of hiking trail between them. While most Seattle parks are open year-round, the northwest seaport city does have something of a park season. And it’s drawing to a close. Before Seattle’s clear summer skies once again fill with rain clouds and the days grow dispiriting-ly short, hit up one or […]

Easy-care houseplants are all the rage these days. And many plants that require little water or sunlight to thrive have bizarre physical characteristics. As these easy-care plants grow more popular, an expanding selection is cropping up at nurseries and garden centers. Here are eleven strange, but beautiful houseplants that are gaining traction in the age of the easy-care houseplant. 1. Black Rose succulent (aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’) Most black plants are black either because they’ve been charred or diseased. These perennial succulents, characterized by large burgundy leaves arranged in floral patterns, are an exception. This drought-tolerant plant require little water and only partial sunlight. […]