Lifestyle Stories from December 18, 2011 (Change date)
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Gadgets and gifts for handy peopleDec 19, 2011 5:21 am - Following my annual practice, here are suggestions for stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for the handy men and women in your life. Ÿ The Gordon Wrench is a small, plas...
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Sellers scoot off with items that should be left in homeDec 20, 2011 5:53 pm - Q. My husband and I purchased our first home a few weeks ago. The sellers needed some extra time to move out so we agreed to let them stay in the house for up to two...
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Choice of toilet styles is a matter of price, preferenceDec 19, 2011 5:22 am - Q. My husband and I are looking into getting rid of an old toilet that came with our house. My husband will be installing the new toilet, and he’s a good handyman. B...
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What to do when your mom is a blabbermouthDec 19, 2011 5:25 am - Q. My mother cannot keep a secret, no matter how much I impress upon her the necessity. The most recent situation came when I sent her an email thanking her for som...
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Med student Clarke wins 'Survivor: South Pacific'Dec 20, 2011 5:24 am - LOS ANGELES — Sophie Clarke slayed the competition on “Survivor: South Pacific.” The brainy 22-year-old medical student from Willsboro, N.Y., overcame 39-year-old “Surv...
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Polar Express gives family lasting memoriesDec 19, 2011 3:17 pm - There's nothing like Christmas to make the light shine in a child's eyes. The excitement of making out the wish list, the thought of waking up Christmas morning to find ...
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Red, green and “blue” – fight holiday depressionDec 19, 2011 4:26 pm - For most people, the holiday season brings the promise of joy, peace and love. But for many, the season can trigger sadness, stress or even a more serious depression. “...
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Celebrate Literacy! Event Raises Money for the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource CenterDec 19, 2011 12:53 pm - Thursday, December 15, nearly 100 people gathered for the 2nd Annual Literary Event to benefit the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center. After enjoying treats supplied...
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Enjoying holiday lights, parades from coast to coastDec 20, 2011 11:23 am - NEW YORK — Elaborate gingerbread houses, boat parades, train shows and dazzling light shows that illuminate entire neighborhoods are all part of the holiday fun this yea...
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Nearly 100 years old, Elgin bungalow gets new kitchenDec 20, 2011 5:24 am - When Len Govednik bought his 1913 bungalow in Elgin in 1988, remodeling the kitchen was on his to-do list. But the gut rehab of the kitchen, once only 10 square feet, w...
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