Lifestyle Stories from August 13, 2014 (Change date)
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Apps for kids: Virtual pets teach life lessonsAug 13, 2014 6:00 am - Are your kids begging for a pet, but you don't think they are ready? Try getting them a virtual pet in the meantime. Below are three iPad apps that will teach your child...
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Take items from around house to create your own mini-golf courseAug 13, 2014 6:00 am - You've probably done lots of fun things with your family so far this summer, but have you built your own miniature golf course yet? Recently, our neighbors invited my 6-...
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End summer with positive back-to-school routinesAug 13, 2014 6:00 am - In preparation for a new school year, Rebecca Castro and her 8-year-old son, Pablo, soon will be shopping for a new backpack. The Palatine mother of two pre-orders a ma...
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Project Bleachers: Jack Antonoff spins off from fun.Aug 13, 2014 5:45 am - Jack Antonoff is spinning off from his chart-topping band fun., but he's recruited some big-time backup for his solo side project: Yoko Ono and Lena Dunham. The 30-year-...
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Baking secrets: Add a touch of whimsy to your fresh and festive summer mealsAug 13, 2014 5:45 am - Seasonal. Fresh. Festive. Wanting to step away from baked good this summer, I adopted that mantra as I prepared for my recent culinary demonstrations at the Du Page Coun...
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69 years, 151 pints: 'Mr. Blood Drop' keeps on givingAug 13, 2014 5:30 am - If there was one thing that made the blood donation Palatine resident George Serena gave Tuesday morning different from the 150 he's given in the past, it would probably...
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Steak and cheese grinder recast as a pasta dinner in less than 30 minutesAug 13, 2014 5:30 am - Parents love back-to-school season because it gets the whole family back on a schedule. Parents hate back-to-school season because that schedule usually leaves too littl...
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Easy Steak and Cheese PastaAug 13, 2014 5:30 am - 12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or other pasta 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon oli...
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Weather, soil conditions determine when to start plantingAug 13, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Now that it is spring, is it safe to start working in the garden? A. Weather and soil conditions are more important than the calendar in determining when to start dig...
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Links Technology Cup raises money for Schaumburg Park FoundationAug 13, 2014 1:01 am - Hundreds of golfers were at Schaumburg Golf Club Wednesday to compete for the Links Technology Cup in a fundraiser for the Schaumburg Park Foundation. The seventh annual...