AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Miramar’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains and operates more than 40 parks designated for public use. A handful of these are large parks with playing fields and other recreational facilities. Many of them are smaller, neighborhood parks with playgrounds and picnic areas. To familiarize yourself with the Miramar parks system, read about some of the department’s points of pride and highlights below. Ansin Sports Complex Ansin Sports Complex is clean, beautiful, and impressive. The 24-acre complex contains a well-maintained track, stadium with capacity for 5,000 spectators, and multiple playing fields and courts for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and football. In 2015, a state-of-the-art fitness […]

Cutting-edge espresso machines cost a fortune, but so does buying a cup of coffee every day for a year. Do you currently get your morning coffee at a cafe because it tastes or works much better than coffee you brew at home? With a mid-range coffeemaker, some high-quality beans, and the tips provided below, you can brew much better coffee in your apartment. You’ll save money in the long run. And knowing that morning jolt is waiting for you in your kitchen may help you spring out of bed easier and be more productive during your morning routine. Buy quality beans […]

Selling Ventura County to prospective residents is easy. If you haven’t visited or spent much time in this beautiful and prosperous part of Southern California and are thinking about relocating, you probably want to know what’s on offer before you sign a lease and call the moving van. Here’s a list of things Ventura County has going for it that make it a desirable place to call home. Weather There aren’t many places in the country that can validly claim to have amazing weather year-round. Ventura County certainly can. The City of Ventura has an average temperature of just under […]

One of the final months of winter is here. Why not reward yourself with something fun and out-of-the-ordinary to do? Getting out of the house is the name of the game in winter and key to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Well, we’ve got a bevvy of activities for you able to accomplish just that. This month is filled with cultural celebrations such as the Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Carnaval, as well as the return of some of our favorite marathons and runs from around the country. Find something new to do near your AMLI apartment […]

This isn’t your average pizza. This pie combines four different types of non-traditional pizzas into one delicious smorgasbord. The flavors might be different, but they all share the same dough, making this the perfect treat for a party. Whether you follow this recipe by AMLI North Point resident Melanie, or simply take away the concept and create your own four square pizza, it might just be the innovative recipe you need to stir your culinary creativity. Fair warning here—this recipe will take some time if you’re making it all from scratch. Still, a pizza that combines barbecue chicken, Philly cheesesteak, and […]

The brunch tradition originated in 19th-century England. By the mid-20th century, it was already a popular American pastime. Today, many restaurants serve the breakfast-lunch combination, often accompanied by mimosas or bloody Marys. If you’re a brunch lover looking to indulge in the best Dallas brunch offerings, here’s a list of restaurants to check out. A photo posted by Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery (@breadwinners) on Jan 15, 2017 at 8:43am PST Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery This Uptown Dallas institution is known far and wide throughout the DFW metroplex. A favorite Dallas brunch destination for more than 20 years, Bread Winners has […]

Pop culture is dominated by the young, the beautiful, and the creative. Regardless of age, career, or stage of life, creativity is in there somewhere for everyone. It may seem more difficult to harness than it once used to be, but after getting a few projects under your belt, creative thoughts and ideas will come to you as naturally as ever. If you’re looking to unleash the powers of the right side of your brain, here are some tips that can help you tap into your creative genius on your own time. Make your environment inspiring It’s difficult to unlock your […]

When you live in an apartment, space is often scarce. You have to make the most of every square inch. This forces you to look around and find new ways to maximize space. When you start to get creative about it, you’ll find that you actually have a lot more space than you thought. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your apartment space. Install curtains or room dividers Putting up curtains or room dividers helps define space when multiple people share an apartment. You can put curtains around your bed or work area to […]

There’s no scarcity of winter sport offerings in the Denver area. Some of the world’s premier ski resorts are less than 90 minutes’ drive away. Sledding, snow tubing, and alpine luge offerings abound. But there’s something special about ice skating this time of year. Thankfully, the Denver area also has several places where you can indulge in figure skating, ice hockey, or public skating. Here’s our top picks. Big Bear Ice Arena Carved from an old Air Force hangar, Big Bear Ice Arena is a spacious multipurpose venue.  Big Bear has offerings for every major ice skating activity. Daily public […]

The Chicagoland area usually has plenty of natural ice this time of year, but with the constant freeze and thaw of the increasingly unpredictable winters, you may want to avoid skating on a frozen pond or lake. If you are looking to don your skates and twirl on the ice for an hour or two, here’s a list of indoor and outdoor rinks where you can safely ice skate in Chicago this winter or spring. All Seasons Ice Rinks Open year-round, All Seasons Ice Rink hosts public skate sessions daily. The Naperville attraction also offers a range of skating lessons, […]