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If you have a sweet tooth, few pleasures in life compare to the first bite of a scrumptious dessert…and the second bite…and every bite, for that matter. Living in Glendale apartments, you have several bakeries, ice cream parlors, and sweet shops to choose from when the sugar cravings kick in. Here’s a taste of what you can discover on Glendale’s fine dessert scene.

For some, Easter is a major religious holiday, steeped in church services, remembrance, and floral print dresses. For others, it’s a spring celebration marked by dyeing and hunting for eggs, decadent brunches, and pastel-colored everything. No matter the nature of one’s personal relationship with Easter, for nearly all, it’s a weekend filled with family fun and tradition. If you’re drawing a blank on how to spend your upcoming holiday weekend, here are some ideas to consider.

April’s events are taking advantage of the mild spring weather with an array of outdoor events, celebrating the natural beauty surrounding us all. Many of the month’s events also center around Earth Day (April 22, 2016), like Florida’s Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival dedicated to raising awareness for issues affecting the world’s oceans. National Park Week is a rare opportunity to visit any of the country’s stunning state parks for free, and festivals like the Orange County California Wine Festival have a beach backdrop even more impressive than the spirits being tasted. So check out your region below and start […]

Straddling 10 square miles on the northern fringe of Colorado’s Douglas County, Lone Tree is blessed with a beautiful natural setting and benefits from a smart planning history. The city’s motto – “It’s a great day to be in Lone Tree” – feels appropriate, since every day really can be a great day to be in Lone Tree. If you wish to make one of yours especially great, here are a few ways to do it.

If you haven’t lived in the area long, you may not have heard much about Irving’s nightlife. While overshadowed by Dallas’ urban, thriving nightlife to the south, Irving’s modest size shouldn’t fool you. It’s got some excellent restaurants for dates and group celebrations, bars with master bartenders, and a few places to boogie down. If you live in luxury apartments in Irving and are looking to plan your next evening out and about, here are a few destinations to consider.

Do you frequently have to shift a bunch of stuff around in order to get at what you’re looking for? Do you bring home new purchases and agonize over having no good place to store them? Do you end up creating makeshift homes for these new items that end up contributing to clutter in your apartment? If you identify with these common life experiences, take a decluttering timeout and put everything in its place.

It’s no secret that some of our favorite residents have four legs. So when the AMLI Paw-parazzi Pet Photo Contest began receiving entries, it was almost impossible to pick winners. Somehow the judges were able to make a decision, though, and Boomer found herself with a regional win. The photo showed Boomer making AMLI home by taking a bath in AMLI Lofts’ paw wash. We caught up with Boomer’s human, Dawn Zakarian, to find out more about her life in Chicago’s hip South Loop. It turns out this young pup isn’t quite the pink-shower-cap-wearing-princess she appears to be. With wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as hobbies, there’s […]

One of Seattle’s most highly rated attractions, the value of the Experience Music Project Museum (EMP) can be determined by asking one question: Where else can you find a replica of a Game of Thrones throne, Captain Kirk’s command chair, a Lord of the Rings manuscript, an elaborate guitar sculpture, and artifacts celebrating the careers of iconic musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana? If you haven’t yet been to this unique and uniquely exceptional museum, read more about EMP here.

March Madness 2016 kicks off tomorrow and with it some of the most highly anticipated sports action in the country. With this year’s Big Dance culminating in Houston for the Final Four, it’s time to start thinking about where you’re going to watch. If enjoying the tournament with an enthusiastic crowd is your kind of fun, here are some sports bars and restaurants where you can watch the games in good company.

Hailed as “the new kale” for the range and volume of nutrients packed into a single serving, seaweed is growing in popularity at restaurants and in grocery stores. Once it finds its way into our apartment kitchen for the first time, however, many of us have little idea what to do with it. DIY sushi is probably the go-to option for many. Thankfully, though, this veggie-of-the-sea can also be easily integrated into recipes for several other snacks, sides and even main dishes that you can enjoy anytime, any place.