Austin is full of enough culture to keep you quite busy, but if you're interested in venturing outside of the city, there are a few places worth visiting just a short distance away. Take a break from the hustle and bustle with one of these great day trips. Have a little fun, and explore all […]
If you're often stumped about what to make for lunch, and always fall back on the same boring can of soup or take-out sandwich, wonder no more! Read through this list of tasty, quick-assemble lunches that you can make the night before. They're from a collection of 20 easy to create recipes available at The […]
If you're a fan of that perfect salty-sweet combo, this recipe is for you. Salted Dark Chocolate Popcorn is a fun (and healthy!) way to indulge without completely going off the deep end. The light fluffy kernels pair fabulously with the rich, dark chocolate, and the flavors are elevated by the sprinkling of salt. Salted […]
We live in a sort of boom time for interesting documentaries, and some of the best capture the past in ways only film can do. Here are four illuminating historical documentaries: Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks We all have heard of Rosa Parks. In this short documentary we see how one person can […]
If you're striving to be more green, then you'll love the new site that Amazon recently launched. Vine.com offers all things eco-friendly, and shoppers get to select from thousands of green products, from organic cleaners to sustainable furnishings. Vine.com also highlights boutiques that are committed to Local, Fair Trade, Cruelty-Free, B Corporation, and Forest Stewardship […]
Warm weather is here at Marquis at Treetops! Of course, nothing can ruin a perfect day like bothersome allergies. If you're like millions of other Americans, you may know them well – itchy eyes, a sneeze or two and you know soon enough you’ll be miserable. Try these tips to nip allergies in the bud. […]
All too often, the bathroom gets neglected. It's a utilitarian space that should support our lifestyle, not hinder it. If you find yourself searching for pills and potions in your medicine cabinet to no avail, here are some home remedies that will have you feeling better — in more ways than one! How to Clean […]
What’s a worthy protagonist without a formidable rival? If you love diving into a good book, then chances are you’ve come to appreciate the tension and complexity that a memorable villain can add to a piece of fiction. Here are five of the most unsettling and enduring villains to ever appear between the covers of […]
Did you know that smell is the most sensitive smell for triggering memory recall? That's why the smell of pine at the holidays or lilacs in spring can bring you instantly back to your childhood. With that in mind, consider how you can scent your home to make it more inviting, and also to infuse […]
If you pay for your own utilities, or if you're interested in leading a more eco-friendly lifestyle, we've got the tips for you. All these strategies will help you to save energy, money, and reduce the risks of global warming. You can read more energy saving tips for renters at EnergyStar.gov! Let There Be Light […]