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No matter the occasion, picking out a gift for dad can be a challenging endeavor. Finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day, when all the attention is on dad and the pressure is on to deliver a present that will be well-received, is notoriously difficult. Before you spend hours scouring for the perfect gift, read through some ideas to get inspired, then set out in search of or handcraft what your father will appreciate.

Every apartment needs a little makeover from time to time. If you haven’t made any changes to your home decor this year, then it’s  time to give it a fresh look. Improving an apartment home’s atmosphere doesn’t  require any structural changes or expensive purchases. It does, however, require a creative mind and a little bit of effort. To remake your living space without breaking the bank or carrying out any major renovations, give the following projects a shot.

The time of year for concerts in parks and other outdoor venues is here, and  the Free Press Summer Festival is just around the corner. If you’re free this weekend and are particularly fond of Zedd, Vampire Weekend, or Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, then  Eleanor Tinsley Park in Downtown Houston’s Fourth Ward is where you need to be. For a rundown of what you can expect, just keep reading.

It may lie just 25 miles northwest of downtown Denver, but Boulder, Colo. is hardly overshadowed by its larger neighbor to the south. Known for its world-class university, dynamic economy, and idyllic setting in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a popular destination. Contributing to the famously high quality of life the city’s residents enjoy is a wealth of local shops and restaurants, many of which are located on or near historic Pearl Street. If you are planning a day trip or want to get out of your apartment […]

You love your pet and wherever you go, he or she goes with. But pet-friendly apartments aren’t always easy to come by. However, over the past several years, a number of developers have helped to buck this trend by constructing apartments that provide an amenable living environment for dogs, cats, and pet owners alike. While some of these apartment communities allow pets, they don’t have amenities that cater to them. They are more tolerant than pet-friendly. Good news for pet owners is apartment developers (ahem…such as AMLI) have realized your furry friend is a special part of your family and are tailoring […]

Summer in Chicago is one of my favorite seasons. Yes, that means winter and sub-zero temperatures are finally over, but it also means it’s time for festivals! I’m guessing you’ve all heard of the Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza, and maybe even the Blues Festival. I’m not going to go into those. Chicago is a neighborhood city and there’s so much more to explore than just the downtown area (as us Chicagoans like to call it, The Loop). Here are a few of my favorite neighborhood festivals you won’t want to miss this summer.

Creative, informative, and progressive, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is one of the most talked about events of its kind in all of North America. As is the case every year, SIFF is highly anticipated. Still, there is reason to believe this year’s festival will be even more special than most. Here’s a look at the reasons why you should carve some time out of your schedule between May 15 and June 8 to attend a SIFF event…or 10.

Making your bed each morning requires just a bit of time and effort, but at a time of day when we have little time or energy to spare. If you think it doesn’t really matter whether you make your bed or not because nobody but you sees it and it gets messed up each night anyway is logical, but the logic behind this argument is somehow flawed. Prioritizing making your bed and working it into your morning routine may benefit you in the following ways.

Every May, a mixture of beloved music artists and talented unknowns fill West Palm Beach’s waterfront at the 33rd annual SunFest. The festival is Florida’s largest music, art, and waterfront festival. This year was no exception.