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The average American now spends more time on his or her smartphone each day than he or she spends socializing with friends and family. For college students and young professionals of the millennial generation, smartphone ownership and usage rates are even higher. While smartphones are more or less an essential part of our society’s infrastructure, those who spend several hours attached to their phones each day are at increased risk of experiencing antisocial behavior, lost productivity, sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety. If you’d like to wean yourself off your smartphone addiction, here are six tips for using your smartphone less. Examine your usage […]

Did you resolve to prepare more of your own meals in 2018? If you haven’t spent much more time in your apartment kitchen this year than you usually do, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of time to turn things around, and no shortage of superb new or newish cookbooks that can help you accomplish your goals. Here are a dozen contemporary cookbooks that critics and home chefs agree are first-rate. With these cookbooks and the right kitchen tools and gadgets, you can transform your cooking dreams into reality. A post shared by Eva Kosmas Flores (@evakosmasflores) on Feb 10, 2018 at […]

Cycling is an active and environmentally-friendly mode of transit. And thanks to the addition of new bike lanes and other initiatives, several U.S. cities are growing increasingly bike-friendly. If you’re going to cycle, however, there are some general rules of etiquette and safety you should live by. Follow them in order to minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others. These rules can also help protect your bike and keep it in good working order. Wear a helmet If there’s a golden rule of smart cycling, it’s wearing a helmet. Purchase a comfortable, well-fitting helmet you won’t feel embarrassed to be […]

On February 2, Punxutawney Phil gave us the go-ahead to not worry about spring cleaning for a while. But today marks six weeks since the celebrated groundhog saw his shadow. And with the vernal equinox just days away, spring will soon be here no matter how you define the season’s start. Ensure you don’t gloss over anything important during this year’s spring cleaning by referencing this room-by-room spring cleaning checklist. Bedroom For most people, bedroom spring cleaning should start with a thorough decluttering. Sort through your wardrobe, and consider parting with winter clothes you didn’t wear at all this season. Move […]

Every fall, AMLI throws a social media contest for the residents living at its communities around the country. Last fall, we held an Instagram and Facebook photo contest called My AMLI View, which sought the brightest, best, and most creative shots residents could muster from in and around their AMLI communities. Some residents chose to snap photos from their balconies, others looked to their building’s unique design for inspiration, and still some chose to focus on the natural areas and neighborhood surrounding their AMLI community. A select few even decided to capture a scene straight from their very own living rooms. The point of […]

As foam rollers grow in popularity, so does awareness surrounding their utility. Still, relatively few people understand just how versatile they are. Did you know, for example, that a foam roller can work and massage almost every muscle in your body? It can also aid workout recovery, prevent injury, and improve flexibility. There’s even evidence that using a foam roller can help improve sleep. Here are six ways you can use a simple foam roller to stretch and repair your body from the comfort of your apartment. Improve your balance Standing on a foam roller is an excellent way to develop your balance. You […]

When was the last time you opened a box of your favorite snack cracker, only to unintentionally polish off the entire container in one sitting? Highly processed foods are addictive, and eating too much of them can add flab to your waistline even if you lead an otherwise healthy lifestyle. Strict portion control is one method to approach solving this problem. Another is to eat foods and adopt lifestyle habits that will actually curb your appetite. Here are 10 easy ways to control your appetite and lead a healthier life. Eat breakfast daily Kickstart each day with a nutritious breakfast to […]

Every fall, AMLI throws a social media contest for the residents living at its communities around the country. Last fall, we held an Instagram and Facebook photo contest called My AMLI View, which sought the brightest, best, and most creative shots residents could muster from in and around their AMLI communities. Some residents chose to snap photos from their balconies, others looked to their building’s unique design for inspiration, and still some chose to focus on the natural areas and neighborhood surrounding their AMLI community. A select few even decided to capture a scene straight from their very own living rooms. The point […]

Eggnog season has come and gone, but chilly temperatures will linger for a while yet across much of the country. Thankfully, dozens of inventive winter cocktails can prove particularly satisfying on cold days. The next time you host a dinner party on a chilly night or wish to wind down with a warming adult beverage, try one of these winter cocktails. Hot toddy If you like whiskey, this classic warming cocktail is unlikely to get old even as winter drags on. If you prefer brandy, rum, or gin, warm up with a twist on the classic hot toddy. The option to add […]

We’re six weeks into 2018. How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? If you resolved to lose weight, build muscle mass, eat healthier, or live a more active lifestyle this year, this post is for you. Here are eight smartphone apps designed to help you stay on top of your fitness goals, even if you’ve lost some of that New Year’s resolve. Cyclemeter Abvio’s highly-rated fitness tracking app collects thorough data from your bike rides, walks, and runs. Use it to track fitness progress and push your limits so you can achieve your goals and set new ones. Cyclemeter’s basic version […]