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The average American generates nearly five pounds of solid waste per day. As a country, this equates to 1.5 billion pounds of trash per day, or nearly 500 billion pounds annually. To do your part in scaling back these numbers, follow these tips for reducing less waste.  1. Buy unpackaged goods Alright. It’s not easy to find food and other goods that aren’t wrapped in plastic or other packaging. But most of the freshest produce comes with little or no packaging. We’re talking farmers market produce and snacks from bulk bins. The same goes for second-hand goods, which do your wallet and […]

Chicago summers have a lot of great selling points. For home chefs and health nuts, the quality and quantity of farmers markets in the Windy City is definitely one of them. From the northern suburb of Arlington Heights to Aurora out west, Chicagoland is home to more than 50 regular farmers markets. Here’s a list of some of the most distinguished. Daley Plaza Farmers Market The Daley plaza market has the distinction of being the Chicago’s longest-running farmers market. If you live or work downtown, it’s a convenient place to grab flavorful tamales and other bites for lunch. Daley Plaza Market, a ten-minute […]

It’s hard to tell what the highlight of this recipe is—the dessert or the Kapsa. Kapsa (or Kabsa) is a Middle Eastern dish most commonly eaten in Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf states. The dish at its most basic consists of a hearty mixture of meat, long-grain rice, and vegetables. The way it is seasoned gives the dish the majority of its flavor profile, often using spices such as cloves, cardamom, saffron, bay leaves, and a few others. The varieties of the recipe spin off from there. Noorah, a resident at AMLI Dadeland, created a version of this recipe […]

Six or seven years ago, South Lake Union residents complained that there were few quality dining options in the neighborhood. South Lake Union’s culinary scene has since exploded, propelling the neighborhood into the ranks of the best Seattle neighborhoods for eating. If you’re looking for something good to eat, here’s a list of the hottest places in South Lake Union to grab a bite. A post shared by Bar Harbor (@barharborseattle) on Apr 27, 2017 at 9:12pm PDT Bar Harbor Serving as gateway to the majestic mountains and cliffs of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine has substantial appeal as […]

A quality mattress and a cozy blanket with pillows designed for your sleeping style all contribute to a getting good night’s sleep. But the sheets and pillowcases you use are at least as important. Your skin makes a lot of direct contact with bed linens, which should be well-fitted and soft to the touch. If you’re in the market for new bed linens, follow these steps to ensure you choose a set that’s right for you and your sleeping situation. Set your budget You can spend as little as 0 to upwards of ,000 on a single set of bed linens. You […]

Rapidly developing East Austin has been a darling of artists and other creatives for a good two decades now. Today, the neighborhood has some of the best contemporary art installations in the city, and not just during the annual East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) event. If you’re in the market for some new artwork or just want to get your modern art fix, visit these free East side art galleries. A post shared by Big Medium (@bigmediumaustin) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:26am PDT Big Medium With all the work Big Medium puts into organizing EAST, the West Austin Studio Tour, […]

Georgia’s barbecue culture has been influenced by those of the Carolinas, Kansas, and Texas. Whereas most barbecue sauces have one primary base (mustard, tomato, or vinegar), Georgia’s barbecue sauces tend to incorporate all three. If you love BBQ sauce, hot sauce, or hot BBQ sauce, try these ten regional sauces. 1. Atlanta’s Burning Hot Sauce This Chipotle-based hot sauce has a kick that won’t leave you panting for ten minutes while you wait for your mouth to cool down. It’s a staple in Atlanta hot sauce variety and gift packs. 2. Braswell’s Molasses BBQ Sauce Jams, jellies, preserves, and sauces are […]

Does the quest to keep your apartment organized and tidy feel like a never-ending battle? Rather than ramp up existing efforts to eliminate clutter from you’re life, think about what you’re not doing. This is where the key to your dilemma likely lies. Kick these common clutter-forming habits to live in a truly clutter-free apartment. 1. Having no foundation Without an effective organization system in place, it’s hard to make a space clutter-free. You need a designated storage space for nearly everything worth keeping in your apartment. You should also have at least one junk drawer or cabinet, for small possessions […]

Summer isn’t over just quite yet, but the end is nigh. Catch the last of the year’s festivals, along with a good helping of food-related events as the temperatures begin to crawl back down. See below for this month’s round-up of the best happenings and things to do in all nine cities where AMLI’s luxury apartments are. Atlanta Aug. 12: Atlanta Wine Festival “No kids, no babies, no pets,” this strictly 21+ event states. If that sounds good to you, stop by and sample from over 50 different wines and enjoy live music. If wine isn’t your friends’ or significant […]