Lifestyle Stories from October 1, 2024 (Change date)
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Aurora church blesses handmade quilts and girls' dresses, baby-care kitsOct 01, 2024 11:41 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrated annual Quilt Weekend Sept. 28-29. More than 100 quilts handmade by congregants, girls' dresses and more than 50 baby-care kits assembled by members were blessed at worship.
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Have a damp, shady yard? Ditch the grass for cheap, eco-friendly moss.Oct 01, 2024 9:26 pm - While moss, with its brilliant color and plush texture, seems to fit naturally into the dreamy landscapes of fantasy novels, the ancient plant can also function as a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to an attention-demanding lawn.
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How can I hang heavy art without damaging the wall?Oct 01, 2024 9:11 pm - Hanging heavy artwork typically involves finding the wall studs to anchor the weight of the load. This can be done by tapping gently with a hammer or, perhaps more accurately, with a stud sensor.
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Homeowner stuck with old wallpaperOct 01, 2024 8:27 pm - An 80-year-old homeowner faces a dilemma with wallpaper that’s lasted 24 years.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 6-12Oct 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Plant and bulb sales, garden club meetings and more.
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Support cancer survivors at Northwestern Medicine Walk & 5KOct 01, 2024 6:51 pm - Lace up those running or walking shoes and head to Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva to celebrate cancer survivors and help raise money for patients and families. Set for Saturday, Oct. 19, the event will be followed by a festival on the Kane County Cougars field.
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Nutty Parmesan, briny capers and pickled peppers turn cauliflower steaks into a satisfying mainOct 01, 2024 8:45 am - Cauliflower can be bland and boring if not treated correctly. But browning the vegetable in the oven coaxes out deep, almost meaty flavors that transform it into a satisfying vegetarian main.
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Baked apples with nuts and honey are a simple pleasure worth savoringOct 01, 2024 8:42 am - In this healthful dessert, baked apples are stuffed with a walnut and sesame seed mixture and drizzled with a tahini-honey sauce.
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