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Most Floridians love the water.  We love to look at it (hence the popularity and astronomical cost of purchasing oceanfront property), to boat on it, to swim in it, and more.  But how often do we reflect on the fact that, starting just beneath the surface of the waters that are such an integral part of the Florida landscape, the aquatic realm is an entirely different world from the one we know and live in?  If you are an avid snorkeler or SCUBA diver, then your answer to this question may be an out-of-the-ordinary “fairly regularly.”  For those of us  […]

The picnic is one of those social gatherings of which the origin is not exactly known.  We know that our ancestors have enjoyed picnics for hundreds of years.  We know that picnics in 18th-century Europe were a luxury that only the aristocratic class was privileged enough to experience.  And we know that Americans have developed their own unique picnic habits, some of which are national and others of which are regional (think crab cakes in New England and barbecues in Texas and Oklahoma).  Essentially, we know enough to identify a good picnic when we see one. If you have taken […]

You discover that the bus or train line you typically use for commuting from your downtown Chicago apartment to work is experiencing delays, and you only wish you could remember what the next best alternative is. There’s an app for that. You are planning a first date and want to impress the other party by suggesting a restaurant that serves up undeniably tasty fare. There’s an app that can help you find an eatery that fits your criteria and is conveniently located to your downtown Chicago apartment. You have just polished off your nightcap and you have no desire to […]

Living in an apartment has its perks.  A lot of them, in fact.  Apartments of different classes offer their residents different advantages.  For instance, a luxury apartment is more likely to provide its residents with access to hot local deals (AMLI PERKS) and speedy response to service requests than just any old apartment.  If you live in or are considering living in an AMLI residential community, then you already enjoy or will soon benefit from not having to worry about the following responsibilities that homeowners must regularly concern themselves with, thanks to our apartment perks! 1. Appliance Repairs After perhaps the […]

Do you lie awake at night, tossing ant turning and unable to get comfortable?  Even if you live in an upscale apartment home that is equipped with a nice bed and high-quality mattress, there may be a few simple changes you can make to improve your chances of getting a good night’s rest every night.  Browse through the following advice, and you should be able to discern what  changes can make your luxury apartment bedroom more conducive to restful sleep. Mattress Check If your AMLI apartment home came furnished, the bedroom surely has a high-quality mattress in it.  Just because […]

AMLI had their first AMLI Gives Back Day on May 9th! The DFW AMLI fAMLI volunteered at Jonathan’s Place, a local area organization that specializes in providing a safe, loving home and specialized services for children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.  Jonathon’s Place is always needing cleaning supplies, new children’s clothes (all sizes), new towels (all sizes), hygiene items, bicycles (all sizes), and toys.   If you are interested in making a donation, please drop off your items or gift cards to the leasing office.   Please visit http://www.jpkids.org/ for more information about the organization.

Activity monitoring and health tracking devices have been all the rage of the app-based world over the past couple of years, and they’re not going anywhere.  They allow us to monitor our progress as we work toward out fitness goals, push ourselves to the limits, and even compete with friends.  Now, a new device is about to be released that is more or less comparable to FitBit and Jawbone, two of the most popular fitness bracelets in use today. What is Whistle? Whistle is a small, disc-shaped device that  fits onto a dog’s collar and tracks his or her activity […]

You’ve put the rings on each others’ fingers and said your “I Dos.”  Your honeymoon is behind you and now it’s time to embark on the journey of married life, for better and for worse.   If you have chosen to live in an upscale apartment home rather than purchase a single-family house, you are likely to enjoy a number of luxuries and amenities that few homeowners–especially first-time homeowners–enjoy.  Here are some tips that can help you make the most out of the advantages of apartment living and make your space as comfortable as possible, for both man and wife. […]

Today is July 3rd, and that means you only have to wait one more days to celebrate the independence of the great nation that you live in!  If you are like me and have waited until the last minute to prepare for that Independence Day bash you are throwing in your luxury apartment, you may have just stumbled upon some time and energy saving tips that will help you keep your reputation as the hostess with the mostest and still have the opportunity to enjoy the gathering you host. Decorating Tips Worthy of Fireworks Haven’t even started decorating?  Don’t fret. […]