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Food & Cooking If you’ve always wanted to extend your culinary range involving pumpkin beyond the usual pumpkin pie or pumpkin muffins, now is an excellent year to give it a whirl. Following are just three of the many recipes available to residents at our apartments in Chicago seeking creative ways to use pumpkin. PORK AND PUMPKIN…
Food & Cooking When planning a dinner party, the entrée is sure to be the star of the show. But, the main dish alone won’t complete the menu. Add an appetizer and sides and you are closer to a full menu. However, there are still a few dinner party menu necessities that many hosts overlook.…
Apartment Living Indoor cats need to be kept active or they can gain weight and become unhealthy. Cat owners often struggle to find ways to keep their indoor cats moving. At The Montrose, we hope our resident cats are kept in good health. These tips can help you keep your cat moving around your home,…
Decor Tips Autumn is an exciting time! At The Montrose Apartments, our residents enjoy celebrating Chicago’s many seasons. For residents who enjoy decorating for fall, these four tips can help you make your apartment more festive at this chilly, beautiful time of year. ORNAMENTAL CORN WALL DECORATIONS Ornamental corn comes in a variety of colors including reds, browns,…
Best of Chicago A Windy City summer means two things: exploring and fun. Thanks to the public transit system, checking out new places is easy for residents of our Chicago apartments, either alone or with friends. CHECK OUT THESE GREAT OUTDOOR DINING VENUES Hot days and nights are perfect for al fresco dining. It’s a…
Special Occasions August is Family Fun Month! If you have loved ones visiting, you may be looking for ways to celebrate and have fun with them during their stay. Here are a few Family Fun Month celebration ideas. GO ON A PICNIC One of the ways that you can celebrate Family Fun Month is by…
Health & Fitness Do you find it difficult to make it through your day without feeling sleepy? You are not alone. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three American adults are not getting the 7 hours of recommended sleep each night. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and…
Best of Chicago Chicago is an amazing place to live, but like anywhere, it is easy to get so caught up in day-to-day life that you forget to take advantage of where you live. We have compiled a list of six great and simple joys of Chicago, so you can take a little time for…
Apartment Living During the heat of July, there’s no better relief than jumping into the pool. The pool is an even better sanctuary when your friends and family members join you for various games. The following are the best options for pool-based fun: THE 4 BEST GAMES TO PLAY IN THE POOL MARCO POLO A…
Cleaning Tips No matter how many hours you spend cleaning the kitchen, it always seems like it becomes cluttered and messy a few days later. If you are tired of working around an unorganized kitchen all the time, we want to help. We have gathered some tips that residents of our apartments in Chicago can take advantage…