We're in the final week before the biggest holiday week of the year! Thankfully it's also the last week of the year so you can feel accomplished at surviving another successful holiday once 2012 starts. Treat yourself (and even a few loved ones) to a sweet and pampered experience this weekend with brunch and a spa visit!     Source: Yelp Name:... [Read more...]

  Don't lie in bed all Saturday morning. There are plenty of ways to enjoy R&R that don't involve sleeping in past noon on the weekend. For one, you can hit the spa early and spend a day de-stressing the month away! One the other hand, I've always found that the best comfort foods are breakfast foods, which can only usually be found on a menu near... [Read more...]

Even though fall is here, Ft. Lauderdale residents know that the new season doesn’t necessarily come with a significant drop in summer temps.   If you want to get in some exercise this autumn without working up a sweat in the Florida heat, you might want to consider the benefits of dance. There are plenty of meet-up groups around Ft. Lauderdale looking... [Read more...]

Humans are definitely more susceptible to illness in the fall and winter, but did you know that your pets are also in need of a bit of extra care? In order to make sure that your cats and dogs stay healthy and safe during the upcoming months, take a few extra precautions when playing outdoors and hanging around the apartments. Halloween candy:  Delicious... [Read more...]

I love working out.  Coincidentally, I also hate working out. It has been my experience that although I enjoy the benefits of exercise in general, motivating myself to get out the door and to the gym on a Saturday morning has become a monumental challenge.  If you are in a similar boat and looking for a way to spice up your fitness routine in Ft. Lauderdale,... [Read more...]

FORE! Practice your swing (or your putt) at some of Fort Lauderdale’s top rated golf courses, country clubs, and mini-golf locations. With summer soon to be in full swing, you can enjoy a competitive, yet relaxing sport surrounded by beautiful fairways and landscaping. New to the sport? Don’t worry! You can hit a few balls in a driving range while you... [Read more...]

The spring days shouldn’t be the only things warming up this season. After a long winter of hibernation, it’s finally time to shake off those cold-weather doldrums while keeping those calories in check. Head to the Alexan Solamar Fitness Center anytime for a hearty workout on the state-of-the-art equipment. For a more intense, instructional workout, take... [Read more...]

When I moved into my first apartment I remember being so tight with my money. I didn't want to move back to my parents' house so I made sure I saved as much as I could. This of course limited me to the activities I participated in and mostly importantly the food I ate. I couldn't have a steak dinner every night at my favorite steak house.  I had to cook my own... [Read more...]