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AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Six Tips to be Green in the Kitchen

By Jason Ernst

If you’re like many modern apartment dwellers, you’re always looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle. One effective strategy for keeping your at-home footprint to a minimum is to focus on ways you can save water in each room. As a room where a lot of water and energy tend to be used, the kitchen is great to start with. Here are some eco-friendly tips you can use to start living green in the kitchen.

Five Finger-Licking Good Austin Barbecue Joints

Widely considered one of the best barbecue cities in the U.S., Austin has options when you want to dig into a rack of ribs, pulled pork, or some beef brisket. Who lays claim to Austin’s best barbecue joint is a matter of some debate, but we found some that can certainly please those who want some good, smoky food.

Four Unforgettable Everglades Adventures

Mystic, majestic, and marvelous, the Florida Everglades are something everyone should try to experience at least once. Covering more than one million acres, the stunning natural park has an abundance of space and several educational, fun, and healthy activities to choose from. Here are several we recommend, all feasible as day- or weekend-trips.

Exploring the Eastside L.A. Gem of Los Feliz

Like most large American cities, Los Angeles feels very different from neighborhood to neighborhood. If you live in the beautiful NoHo Arts District apartments at AMLI Lex on Orange, the brilliantly colored buildings and hillside foliage of Los Feliz are just a 10-minute drive. Here’s what you can expect from this little neighborhood with a big personality.

Out & About- Things to do in January

By Yvette Pistorio

The festivities have all come to an end, the decorations are being stored for next year, and your social calendar is winding down. But there’s still plenty to do this January. Kick off the new year with our must-dos for the month.

Best Brunch in Downtown Austin

By Jason Ernst

Are you looking for a new place to have Sunday brunch with friends? Are you someone who rarely goes out to brunch but has family or friends visiting and wants to show them the best downtown Austin experience they can have? From tried-and-true standbys to recently opened restaurants that have garnered loads of attention, this list is our best attempt to help you find a place you and everyone in your party will love.

Decorating on a Budget- Tips for a Winning New Year's Bash

So you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party in your apartment? Deciding to throw a party is a good start. Decorating your apartment for an iconic blowout New Year’s bash is something else entirely, and can prove difficult. To take some of the stress out of the planning process and help you decorate for the festivities on the cheap, here are some helpful hints for throwing a classy New Year’s Eve party with ease.

AMLI-Paw-parazzi-finalists, Pet of the Month

Puppies, kittens, and other adorable pets…these furry animals tend to put a smile on our faces. They’re what cameras are made for. With that in mind, we’d like to introduce a new series, Pet of the Month, where we’ll feature submissions from our AMLI Paw-parazzi Pet Photo contest. We want to share our residents adorable furry family members and highlight not just the winners, but a handful of the top finalists who received the most amount of votes during the contest. We know it took a lot of work and effort into coming up with an idea for a photo, getting your pet to pose […]