Whether you’re enjoying the Evanston suburbs via Mean Girls, the surprising romantic CTA stop via While You Were Sleeping, or The Art Institute via Ferris Bueller’s Day off, there are plenty of Chicago-based movies and shows on Netflix for you to watch right now.

The New Year is right around the corner and we know you’ll probably be recovering from NYE celebrations. Check out these shows and movies when you’re binge watching Netflix this weekend. Continue reading

The New Year is right around the corner! Luckily for us, Chicago has a ton of wonderful events taking place this New Year’s Eve. Check out the list below to figure out how to start your New Year on the right note. Continue reading

If you’re escaping to a tropical climate for the holidays, we can’t say we blame you. However, it’s crucial that your home is prepared for the time you’ll be away. Check out this list to make sure you do everything you can to prepare for your vacation. Continue reading

Amid the magic of the holidays is the struggle of deciding what to get for that special person in your life. It can also be the other way around in that you have no idea what to ask for. If you’ve hit a wall in shopping for gifts, maybe it’s time to immerse yourself in all of the smart home technology that’s available. With the constant hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, your home should be your sanctuary. Check out some of these awesome smart home items to make your home life that much easier. Continue reading

Gone are the days of day-long sunlight, warm weather, and light, summer clothes.

If you’re like me, chances are you get a little down when the weather turns cold – mainly because you see yourself forced to spend considerably more time indoors.

But here’s the good part: if you warm up your interiors to make them more cozy and inviting (for both you and your loved ones), you’ll be all set to welcome winter with open arms. Continue reading

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, there’s a good chance you’ll be preparing for houseguests as well as preparing for the big meal. Consider some of these small touches to make sure your guests feel at home and have a wonderful stay. Continue reading

We’ve provided you with the recipes to make sure your Thanksgiving dinner is amazing, but without immaculate presentation what’s the point? Below you’ll find 8 examples of absolutely spectacular table setting ideas to inspire you this holiday season. Check out the photos and be sure to let us know what style is your favorite! Continue reading

Let’s be honest: preparing Thanksgiving dinner is a heck of a feat. Making food for the whole extended family can be quite a challenge and on a holiday the last thing some want to do is work even more. Thankfully there are some wonderful restaurants offering to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for you and the whole crew.

Keep reading to see if any restaurants in your area are offering something special this Thanksgiving. Continue reading

Post your photos of you emulating this rule to Instagram with the hashtag #rulesforbetterliving and tag @atproperties.

On December 1st, we’ll pick one lucky Instagrammer to win four tickets to Six Flags Great America.

Rules for better living: A public reminder to live well.

But what exactly does living well mean?

In a world full of busy schedules and persistent technology most of us go throughout our days in a daze. To live well does not require grand things; it requires being in the moment. A moment is merely a brief period of time that we must choose to recognize in order to appreciate. Rules for better living challenges us to laugh, give, receive, love and be present in every moment possible.

Every month we will post one of our rules for better living, reminding you to live well. We encourage you to post photos of you embracing these rules in your daily life!

This month’s rule is “Other things may change, but we start and end with family.”

Thanksgiving is great in that it brings family and friends together. What’s even better is that it means a delicious, usually home-cooked meal that you just can’t get anywhere else. If you’re the lucky individual preparing this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered on twenty of the best recipes to make sure everyone will be raving about your Thanksgiving dinner for years to come. Continue reading