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The holiday season is officially underway here in the Windy City, and residents of our Chicago apartments are busy putting up decorations and planning get-togethers. This time of year, it seems, our calendars are jam-packed with holiday-related activities. If you're planning — or contributing to — the menu for an upcoming party, have some fun with these quick and…
Besides great pizza and eclectic architecture, Chicago is known for its brutal winters, which happen to coincide with cold and flu season. While you can't completely avoid contact with germs, there are some things you can do to minimize your chances of getting sick. Get a Flu Shot By now, you've probably been bombarded with ads in…
Like many people, when the residents of our Chicago, IL apartments get busy, the gym can find its way on the bottom of the priorities list. If this sounds familiar, you probably understand how hard it can be to get back into the swing of workout things once you've fallen out of practice. Fortunately, there…
Create a Happy Holiday Experience in Your Chicago Apartment Have you sometimes felt less than truly at home when celebrating the holidays in an apartment unit? Maybe you were still new to the place, or you discovered that your roomful of decorations wouldn't suit the available space. Maybe you simply didn't know how to give…
Long before the first official day of winter, Chicago has already had its first snowfall of the season. As frigid temperatures grip the city, we just want to hibernate. It can be difficult to find the motivation to keep up the exercise routines we maintained during the warmer months. Here are some tips for staying fit and active…
The residents of our Chicago, IL apartments love living in the center of all the hustle and bustle the Windy City has to offer. Many of them also love living in spaces that are spick and span. When cleaning day arrives, some people give everyday household objects double duty by embracing their abilities to make…
Everyone can use a bit more Zen in their life, so we encourage a calm and relaxing environment here at our apartments in Chicago. With our newly remodeled quiet yoga and meditation space, we hope to inspire community members to enjoy a more reflective way of life. With that in mind, we offer these beginner foundational yoga…
Some people think stainless steel appliances, beautiful as they may be, simply aren't worth the effort it takes to keep them looking nice and clean. It's easier than it looks, but as with anything in life worth doing, it does require effort. There's a Trick To It The first step to cleaning stainless steel: Get to…
The very heart of the Chicago experience may be found in the River North neighborhood on the Near North Side. Home to Groupon and Motorola Mobility, this tech-driven corner of Illinois is the "cool" part of a city that was already pretty cool as is. A Few Reasons Why River North is a Great Part of Chicago…
Convertible apartments are also known as junior one-bedrooms or flex-apartments, and they are very similar to a studio but larger and have distinctly separated areas most often allocated by residents as a bedroom. Those looking to maximize on the space provided in a convertible apartment should consider these easy tips. Incorporate a Room Partition Foldable room…