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Since the boozy popsicle craze arrived, being an adult might just be more fun than ever before. Add some fun to your next poolside weekend or enjoy hero status at your next summer barbecue with a batch of your own alcohol-infused concoctions. Here are 11 recipes to inspire your next frozen creation. Blueberry basil martini Fresh basil and blueberries go a long way in making this boozy popsicle irresistible. Fresh lemon juice contributes an additional tang, and vodka gives this boozy pop its punch. Cucumber gin and tonic All you need to recreate this summer classic in frozen form is gin, […]

DIY projects can save you money, provide your apartment with one-of-a-kind decor, and give you the satisfaction of becoming maker instead of just a consumer. Crafting decor and furniture from sustainable materials further ups the ante. Here are some sustainable DIY ideas for your apartment decor. DIY vertical garden Space is the biggest constraint most apartment dwellers face when planning a garden. Thinking (and planting) vertically rather than horizontally can help you maximize the number of herbs and container-grown veggies in your apartment garden. A vertical pallet garden will take up very little space on your balcony. Stackable planters, cinder blocks, and mason […]

The birthplace of Starbucks, Boeing, and the gas station as we know it, Seattle’s influence is disproportionately large for a city of its size. Examine the Emerald City’s individual neighborhoods, and you’ll find that different pockets of Seattle have distinct and fascinating characteristics, histories, and even personalities. Today, we explore Wallingford. Wallingford has no official boundaries If you’ve lived in Seattle for a while, it will probably come as no surprise to you that Wallingford has no official boundaries. None of the city’s neighborhoods have since 1910. With the core of Wallingford sandwiched between lakes to the north and south and major thoroughfares to […]

Fitting for world-class city and wacky Texas capital, Austin has some pretty awesome neighborhoods. Behind each of these neighborhoods is a history, and behind each name a story. Here are a few Austin neighborhoods whose namesakes present compelling or otherwise fascinating stories. Bouldin Creek Bouldin Creek helps put the funk in Austin’s funky. But the neighborhood hasn’t always been characterized by tattoo parlors, second-hand shops, and traveling food trucks. It was named after an ambitious Virginia-born colonel who made his way to Austin via Missouri before buying a substantial mass of land stretching from the Colorado River to William Cannon […]

Does your apartment feel cramped and cluttered? Even if a small apartment provides all the living space you need at this point in your life, you want to get as much from that space as you possibly can. Make your small apartment feel larger and maximize its utility no matter its square footage with these tips, as well as those we covered in our last post on this topic, four ways to make the most of your small space. 1. Favor large furnishings A few large, bold pieces of furniture can do more for a small room than several smaller pieces. One long, wide […]

Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is steeped in history, a fact that bleeds through the neighborhood’s architecture, charm, and street names. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Margaret Mitchell were both born in the neighborhood. Sears, Roebuck, & Co. housed its regional headquarters in the Old Fourth Ward for more than 50 years. Look around, and you can feel the neighborhood’s historic significance. Living in a legendary area is cause enough for excitement and pride. But Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood offers much more than stuff you might read about in history books. Below, we discuss seven reasons residents of AMLI Old 4th Ward, AMLI […]

We’ve made it to the other side of summer: the cicadas are singing, the sun isn’t out until 9 p.m. anymore, and most of us have been to our fair share of street festivals, backyard barbecues, and summer-y get-togethers. Now is the time of the year to get out and make something of the last days in short sleeves before football season chains our loved ones and friends to the couch on weekends. Find something new to do right here and now or save this list of August events for reading on the beach. Keep having a wonderful summer! Without […]

Little Havana’s top Cuban chefs could go head-to-head with Havana’s finest, and Miami’s culinary excellence extends far beyond the medianoche and cubano sandwiches we’re used to. The city’s restaurant scene is as dynamic as it’s ever been, with tasty new kitchens popping up alongside stellar standbys. Here are five new Miami restaurants that should be on every foodie’s radar. Ariete Chef Michael Beltran and restaurateur Jason Odio have a good thing going on at Ariete, the Coconut Grove restaurant they opened in January. Ariete’s cuisine is categorized as New American, but the menu screams French, and hints of Cuban influence can be found in almost every […]

Summer is the most pleasant time of year for family bonding. But many summertime activities that capture kids’ attention are far from cheap. And as your family grows, “the more, the merrier” can feel as if it’s being replaced by “the more, the more outrageously expensive.” Here are some tips you can use to keep expenses from getting in the way of your family fun this summer. Take advantage of free city events Most cities and towns host or sponsor more free events during summer than at any other time of year. Check calendars on local government websites for free […]

Summer is speeding by, but it’s not over yet. If you’re looking to get a memorable activity or two in before the season draws to a close, here are some exciting Southern California summer activities to consider. Attend an LA SummerFest event For the seventh straight year, LA SummerFest is hosting a range of outdoor concerts, theater productions, and movie screenings. Get your cultural fix through a production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an evening spent drinking fine wine while listening to classy jazz, or watching a movie under the stars. Events are held at Rivendale Park, a half hour’s drive […]