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The weather is cold, daylight is growing increasingly sparse, and plenty of Chicagoans are feeling the effects of the weather. In other words, winter has arrived. Just because the weather bites doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up in your apartment. At least not until the next polar vortex blasts Chicago, anyway. Regardless of whether you’re actually up for braving the cold or would rather move from one heated place to another, you can find something that suits you on this list of winter activities in Chicago.

When thoughts of holiday gift shopping first enter your head, the holidays seem far enough away that you don’t need to worry about it just yet. But before you know it, there’s hardly a week left before your gifts should be wrapped and ready. It feels as if time is anything but on your side! If you’re stressed because you have a lot of holiday shopping to do and have plenty of other things on your plate, don’t panic. Focus your energy on pairing the perfect gift with each person (or pet!) at the first chance you get. We gathered some holiday gifts to […]

If someone said you could live in a fully amenable, master planned neighborhood close downtown Denver, would you be interested? Located in Lone Tree’s 3,500-acre master planned RidgeGate community, AMLI RidgeGate offers the perfect blend of urban sophistication and lush green space. If  stunning views, open space, and the relative tranquility of Denver’s south suburbs appeal to you and you want to live just a short commute from downtown, read up on what AMLI RidgeGate has to offer.

In chilly cities like Montreal and Toronto, residents opt to get around via elaborate networks of tunnels to avoid the biting cold and wind in winter. Downtown Houston’s underground tunnel system is also used primarily by residents who don’t want to face the weather on their way to work or during lunch breaks, but for different reasons. Climate-controlled, the seven-mile network of tunnels is reliably cool and dry. Learn more about Houston’s downtown tunnels here.

Holidays can be hectic. On top of your typical work and home life responsibilities, you’ve got decorating, shopping, gift wrapping, and food preparation to worry about. If you’re in charge of holiday planning in your apartment and want to remain relaxed enough to enjoy quality time with family and friends this holiday season, here is some advice for you.

A heightened awareness of our impact on the environment and the knowledge that many green living habits save money have led many of us to adopt sustainable practices. But did you know adopting green habits can also help you cultivate a healthier lifestyle? Here are several ways you can simultaneously curb your carbon footprint and improve your health.

With December daytime highs averaging 70 degrees, the Los Angeles neighborhood of Woodland Hills is not the wintriest of places. But this doesn’t mean you have to be completely deprived of traditional winter fun. If you live in Woodland Hills  apartment and want to make the most of what the season has to offer, here are a few goings on you won’t want to miss. 

There are plenty of reasons to be joyful this time of year from reunions with loved ones to time off of work to feasting on your favorite meals. With the holidays right around the corner, there’s a lot to look forward to. If you live in a Bellevue apartment, the Bellevue Magic Season is just one more thing. Here are some family-friendly holiday events and festivities you can partake in throughout the beautiful city of Bellevue between now and January 11, 2015.

You’ve officially moved in to your new place. Congrats! Whether you used your muscle or hired professional muscle to schlep all those moving boxes, you’re halfway to making all that new space yours. Before you get intimidated while staring at the mountain of moving boxes in your living space, check out these simple yet effective tips to help you settle into your first night. And get ready to bring on the home sweet home vibes!

For a city of well over five million, Atlanta is pretty laid back. Many of its streets are lined by charming boutiques, home-style restaurants, and unpretentious cafes where you can meet up with friends or spend several hours catching up on work. Museums, theaters, and green spaces make cultural and recreational stimulation easy. If you live in Atlanta and have already spent time at World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, and on the Eastside Trail, get to know and appreciate the city even more by checking out some of its less well-known treasures.