If you’re short on time, consider making these simple breakfast ideas before heading out the door. Fruit Salad Fruit salads aren’t just a summer side dish at barbecues and picnics. Get your morning off to a great start with a breakfast fruit salad. Just make plain instant oatmeal, and set it to the side. Add…
Having a breakfast bar in your Chicago, IL apartment is most definitely a nice touch for life at home, but this one nifty kitchen feature can be a lot of help when you are entertaining guests. Higher than counters and just the right height to be deemed a bar, there are several ways you can use this…
It’s actually a real joy to do laundry in your Chicago apartments, especially when you know how to best care for your clothes. Here’s an overview of what those laundry care labels really mean! Wash by Hand The wash by hand label actually means that the item shouldn’t be agitated, such as the motion that you would get in…
Are you having an overnight guest in your Chicago apartments? Being thoughtful about making up a bedroom for friends or family to stay over ensures they feel welcome in your apartment home. Here are some ideas to consider! Prepare in Advance A few days in advance, begin to prepare the room to make sure it is…
In case your wine and spring fare pairing skills have gotten rusty over the long winter, here are 5 suggestions perfect for spring meals! Pasta Primavera and Pinot Grigio Pinot Grigio is a bright wine with enough acidity to cut through the creamy sauces used in pasta primavera. Choose one with a fruity bouquet to go…
Now that spring has finally arrived, tenants of apartments in Chicago are looking forward to enjoying spending more time outdoors. If you share your life with a furry friend, you may be planning on taking your pet with you when you go to the lake, on walks around the neighborhood, and enjoy other fun outings. Here are 5 pet…
If you're like most residents of apartments in Chicago, you've welcomed the flowers, foliage and blue skies of spring with a happy heart. Here are several suggestions designed to make your picnic fabulous at enjoying the changing season! Keep It Classic There's a reason why classic picnic foods include cold fried chicken, pinwheel sandwiches and watermelon — these are easy as…
Here at Presidential Towers, we know that your pet is part of your family. If you're feeling a little crafty here are two pet treat recipes you can make in your own kitchen! Quick & Easy Peanut Butter Dog Treats Most pooches love peanut butter. Be sure, however, to steer clear of peanut butter that contains xylitol. This common sugar-replacement sweetener can be…
The Windy City is ready to thaw out after a long winter's slumber. As the residents of our Chicago, IL apartments start to shed those layers in favor of light jackets, we've found a few ways you can enjoy your springtime free time! Catch a Baseball Game Fewer things scream spring quite like Opening Day at a…
The flowers are blooming, your West Loop apartment has created a gorgeous fresh look in all of the common areas, and the birds are singing, which means spring is almost here! Get your own space ready for spring in a single morning with these handy seasonal cleaning hacks we love. Switch out the bedding. Fast…