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Is living a greener, more eco-friendly lifestyle one of your New Year’s resolutions? Are you trying to reduce your carbon footprint? If so, here are some ideas for embracing more sustainable apartment living. The benefits of these efforts are real and tangible. Reducing the use of electricity speeds society’s transition to renewable energy. Recycling waste reduces … Continued
Do you love craft beers? If so, look no further than greater Dallas. The metro area is home to more than five dozen breweries! Fortunately, quality accompanies quantity, making the Dallas beer scene one of the state’s best. Lone Star is Texas’ oldest active brewery. It began operations in San Antonio way back in 1883. … Continued
There has been a huge vinyl revival over the past decade. In fact, record sales have not been this good since the mid-1980s, according to Rolling Stone. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), reports 2020 vinyl sales of $619.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 29.2%. That’s pretty impressive. Is vinyl’s analog sound better than digital? The debate rages on. … Continued
Bite through a crispy, golden-brown exterior on your way to the melted cheese and other goodies inside. This is the toasted ravioli experience — St. Louis style! It’s an epicurean journey that you’ll absolutely, positively want to take. The Hill in St. Louis is one of America’s foremost “Little Italy” neighborhoods. Not surprisingly, it is … Continued
Tourists from around the world dream of visiting the Windy City’s amazing museums, but Chicago residents are lucky enough to have all of these famous institutions in their own backyard. Consider Chicago’s 57-acre Museum Campus, which is home to a renowned triumvirate: the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium. Think of the campus as the center of … Continued
There’s nothing that beats the satisfaction of finding the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or that special someone in your life. However, finding that perfect gift can often feel like an impossible task — not to mention the pressure that comes with the holidays being right around the corner! Stress no further, we … Continued
2021 has been a terrible year for seasonal allergies. This isn’t just anecdotal; it’s allergist confirmed. And allergies aren’t just a spring and summer problem — they’re also an issue during ragweed season in the fall and winter. The vast majority of individuals have experienced that itchy, hazy feeling multiple times throughout the year. Eyes become … Continued
Autumn in the Midwest is a time for cider and pumpkins, hayrides, and hiking. It serves up a little bit of summer’s past even as hints of winter weather appear. Fresh air fills the lungs, as you hear the sound of crunchy leaves underfoot. Impeccable vistas beckon. Sugar maples and hickory trees deliver their rich golden … Continued
We spend a quarter to a third of our lives doing it. Yet many of us don’t really focus on how to do it well. The activity? Sleeping! Some folks absolutely love to sleep. Actress Mindy Kaling quipped, “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” Others view … Continued
Showing gratitude and giving back this holiday season can come in so many forms, from giving a warm hug to a friend to going grocery shopping for someone in need. Food drives, Turkey Trots, donation sites, clothing drives, and various non-profits provide a wide range of opportunities to give back as well. Not only do … Continued