Lifestyle Stories from March 10, 2013 (Change date)
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New stars reporting for duty on 'Army Wives'Mar 12, 2013 6:18 am - As happens on actual military bases, the names and faces of some “Army Wives” are changing. When the Lifetime drama series begins its seventh season Sunday, March 10, a...
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Ex drives a wedge between spouses at eventsMar 10, 2013 4:11 pm - Q. My husband, “Jeff,” and I have a really great relationship. Marrying him was one of the best decisions I have made. He is good to me and kind and does an amazing job ...
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Field Museum exhibit lights up glowing creatures, plantsMar 13, 2013 6:10 am - You know him. Swaggering around, on the hunt for the opposite sex. The minute there's any encouragement, he beams at her and makes his move. Typical Phausis reticulata. ...
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More to Mesa than just Cubs' spring trainingMar 12, 2013 9:37 am - Mesa, Ariz., is best-known to die-hard Chicago fans as the home of the Cubs' spring training camp. But the team isn't the only game in town. The third largest city in A...
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Tailors to the popes pray for perfect fitMar 11, 2013 4:08 pm - Associated Press VATICAN CITY — The favorite guessing game in Rome these days is who will be the next pope. Few take it more seriously than the Gammarelli family, tailor...
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On the road: Seeing stars at the AdlerMar 12, 2013 1:32 pm - Chicago The sky's not the limit Families staying in town for spring break can travel to the outer reaches when visiting the Adler Planetarium. The museum offers extended...
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Valuing ‘Wedgwood’ platesMar 10, 2013 4:55 am - Q. I am enclosing photos of two plates that I received from my grandmother’s estate. Each plate is about 10 inches in diameter. Both pieces are marked “Wedgwood & Co. Lt...
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Primer helps when painting dark panelingMar 10, 2013 4:30 am - Q. I have wainscot wood paneling around the perimeter of the kitchen and would like to paint it white or cream to brighten up the area since we have so much other wood i...
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Monarchs by the millions in Mexico's butterfly countryMar 12, 2013 6:18 am - ZITACUARO, Mexico — He found the love of his life 2,000 miles from home in a chance encounter that gave him butterflies, and she moved west to be with him. So of course,...
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Elongated toilet may still fit tight spaceMar 10, 2013 1:05 am - Q. I enjoy your take on plumbing and hope you can help me. We’re replacing our old round front toilet and I would like to put in an elongated toilet. My husband says the...