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There’s something satisfying about preparing a beautiful, balanced meal that also pleases taste buds and meets nutritional needs. If you’ve never been much of a cook, you may find getting started a bit daunting. Thankfully though, learning the basics is quite easy, and many delicious meals can be prepared from start to finish in fewer than 30 minutes. If you’re looking to make better use of all that space in your apartment’s kitchen, follow these simple steps to becoming a better at-home chef. 1. Get organized An organized work space saves you time and energy while cooking. Organize cooking utensils, equipment, and foodstuffs in […]

A vacation can be exotic and rejuvenating. But the stress associated with planning, travel, and trying to see and do so much can also wear a person down. If you’ve got a few days off work coming up and want a getaway that is likely to recharge your batteries, here are some South Florida staycation ideas for you. Resort it People travel to South Florida from across the country in search of sunny days, sandy beaches, and laid-back vibes. While you might live and work in a Dadeland, Doral, or Sunrise, how frequently do you get to experience the vacationer’s side […]

The leaves are finally beginning to turn! Well, for the northern half of the country, anyway. Everywhere around us though, the fall season is in full swing, and it’s time to start carving pumpkins, eating our apples, and celebrate a certain German-themed festival that seems to be just about anywhere you look this month. Throw on a sweater and make the most of the shortening days, there’s a whole lot of amazing things to do this month near AMLI apartments around the country. Atlanta Oct. 1: Georgia Blues & Roots Music Festival Kicking off the month over in Mableton is this 11-hour […]

North Hollywood, colloquially as NoHo Arts District, is a neighborhood Angelenos tend to either love or love to hate. The artsy community is located in the San Fernando Valley. For those who absolutely must live within a mile of a beach, this is a deal breaker. For others, NoHo’s Valley location is part of its charm. Here are a few other characteristics that make the Valley neighborhood a desirable place to live, work, and play. Great restaurants Dozens of restaurants have opened for business in NoHo over the past few years. The neighborhood’s once average dining scene is now top-notch. […]

It’s common for people to spend years with the same living room and not ever make a change. However, after some time, one day they look around and realize their living room is old and outdated. That’s when they know that they’re ready for something a little bit different and a lot more modern. There are tons of things you can do to make your living room have a much more contemporary look. Here are some ideas to help you get started. Add color There is no better way to modernize your home than to bring in a little color. You […]

Just about everyone is familiar with yoga, zumba, and spin. They’re offered at gyms in cities and towns across the country. Yoga and Pilates rooms are amenities available in many of AMLI’s luxury apartment buildings and instructor training sessions for these fitness practices are widely offered. Despite their current popularity, yoga, zumba and spin emerged in the country as niche workout trends, like these more recent arrivals to the fitness scene. Barre Hybrids and Spinoffs The ballet-inspired barre workout exploded in popularity about five years ago. Today, hot barre (think hot yoga, but a barre workout) and barre-cardio classes are growing more common. Barre’s […]

Houston’s thriving restaurant and nightlife scene is packed with high-quality standbys. The Bayou City’s service sector also regularly welcomes new bars, pubs, and clubs to it’s ranks. If you’re looking for a new happy hour to frequent or a trendy bar where you can unwind as it (hopefully) cools down this fall, here are several new places to grab a drink in Houston. Axelrad Beer Garden Midtown’s newest beer garden opened its doors to great fanfare last winter. Its expansive patio provides plenty of space for catching up with friends over good beer and nice weather. Axelrad has 31 brews on […]

Centennial is removed enough from the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver to be peaceful. And it’s close enough to give residents convenient access to all Colorado’s capital has to offer. But proximity to Denver is only one of several appealing attributes of the south metro community. Here are a few of the most compelling reasons to live in Centennial, ranked 13 on Time Money’s Best Places to Live in 2014. Natural beauty Rolling hills are a defining feature of Centennial’s topography. Stand atop one of them, and you’re almost sure to be afforded with stunning views of the Rocky […]

You’ve seen what one may call “bathroom mayhem.” There’s not enough space on the bathroom counter for you to set down your contact case. The shower has too many shampoo bottles, razors, and beauty products. The toilet looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in a month, probably because it hasn’t been. For a relatively small space, a bathroom can get a lot of use. Maintaining order in a bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult, but it requires a regular cleaning schedule and proper storage space for your toiletries and cleaning supplies. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your apartment […]