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The sense that you belong to and are part of a community is comforting to feel. Unfortunately, attaining that sense of belonging is not always easy. If you’ve recently moved to a new city or experienced a major change, like the end of a long relationship or the transition from university to the working world, feeling that sense of belonging will take some effort. If Chicago is the place you call home at present, here are some tips that can help you feel you belong. Many of them can be applied to life in other parts of the country. Learn […]

The City of Weird is home to an outsized number of high-quality breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, and doughnut vendors. If doughnuts drive you crazy and not just because of their sugar content, Austin is a great place to live. If you’re fairly new to Austin or the Austin doughnut circuit, here’s a list of residents’ favorite doughnut shops to guide you on your quest to find the city’s best doughnut. A photo posted by Gourdough’s (@gourdoughspublichouse) on Oct 8, 2016 at 6:06pm PDT Gourdough’s Gourdough’s fits right in in a city that strives to stay weird. The Fat Elvis dessert doughnut is […]

With Seattle’s array of world-class dining options a short drive away, Bellevue residents enjoy convenient access to a wealth of fine brunch spots. But it’s not necessary to travel far from your Bellevue apartments to enjoy a good brunch—Bellevue is a city of its own. The next time you’re looking to spend a weekend morning catching up with friends over a mouthwatering late morning meal, keep these options in mind. A photo posted by Cactus Restaurants (@cactusrestaurants) on Feb 11, 2017 at 1:23pm PST Cactus Cactus uses fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients to prepare appetizing Mexican-inspired dishes. South-of-the-border twists on traditional brunch […]

Edgewood Avenue, a street connecting midtown to the Edgewood neighborhood, was once best known for having a streetcar line running to Inman Park. Today, it is home to several of Atlanta’s most happening bars and restaurants. Here are a handful of Edgewood Avenue establishments worth checking out if you live in nearby Inman Park or Old Fourth Ward apartments. A photo posted by Joystick Gamebar (@joystickgamebar) on Jan 12, 2017 at 3:42pm PST Joystick Gamebar Aptly named, Joystick is home to pinball machines and dozens of other classic arcade games. The kitchen serves hot dogs, pierogis, and other comfort food. If […]

Miramar’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains and operates more than 40 parks designated for public use. A handful of these are large parks with playing fields and other recreational facilities. Many of them are smaller, neighborhood parks with playgrounds and picnic areas. To familiarize yourself with the Miramar parks system, read about some of the department’s points of pride and highlights below. Ansin Sports Complex Ansin Sports Complex is clean, beautiful, and impressive. The 24-acre complex contains a well-maintained track, stadium with capacity for 5,000 spectators, and multiple playing fields and courts for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and football. In 2015, a state-of-the-art fitness […]

Selling Ventura County to prospective residents is easy. If you haven’t visited or spent much time in this beautiful and prosperous part of Southern California and are thinking about relocating, you probably want to know what’s on offer before you sign a lease and call the moving van. Here’s a list of things Ventura County has going for it that make it a desirable place to call home. Weather There aren’t many places in the country that can validly claim to have amazing weather year-round. Ventura County certainly can. The City of Ventura has an average temperature of just under […]

One of the final months of winter is here. Why not reward yourself with something fun and out-of-the-ordinary to do? Getting out of the house is the name of the game in winter and key to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Well, we’ve got a bevvy of activities for you able to accomplish just that. This month is filled with cultural celebrations such as the Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Carnaval, as well as the return of some of our favorite marathons and runs from around the country. Find something new to do near your AMLI apartment […]

The brunch tradition originated in 19th-century England. By the mid-20th century, it was already a popular American pastime. Today, many restaurants serve the breakfast-lunch combination, often accompanied by mimosas or bloody Marys. If you’re a brunch lover looking to indulge in the best Dallas brunch offerings, here’s a list of restaurants to check out. A photo posted by Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery (@breadwinners) on Jan 15, 2017 at 8:43am PST Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery This Uptown Dallas institution is known far and wide throughout the DFW metroplex. A favorite Dallas brunch destination for more than 20 years, Bread Winners has […]

There’s no scarcity of winter sport offerings in the Denver area. Some of the world’s premier ski resorts are less than 90 minutes’ drive away. Sledding, snow tubing, and alpine luge offerings abound. But there’s something special about ice skating this time of year. Thankfully, the Denver area also has several places where you can indulge in figure skating, ice hockey, or public skating. Here’s our top picks. Big Bear Ice Arena Carved from an old Air Force hangar, Big Bear Ice Arena is a spacious multipurpose venue.  Big Bear has offerings for every major ice skating activity. Daily public […]

The Chicagoland area usually has plenty of natural ice this time of year, but with the constant freeze and thaw of the increasingly unpredictable winters, you may want to avoid skating on a frozen pond or lake. If you are looking to don your skates and twirl on the ice for an hour or two, here’s a list of indoor and outdoor rinks where you can safely ice skate in Chicago this winter or spring. All Seasons Ice Rinks Open year-round, All Seasons Ice Rink hosts public skate sessions daily. The Naperville attraction also offers a range of skating lessons, […]