Lifestyle
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Travel adventures: Hit the road on a scenic driveSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Almost since the first automobiles were sold and the first highways mapped, U.S. motorists have climbed behind the wheel and set off on four-wheel adventures to see diff...
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Bargain home inspectors are no bargainSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the Realtor recommended a particular home inspector because, as she put it, "He doesn't charge as much as the others." At the time, we though...
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Time to display fall flower arrangementsSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Early-season mums are now available in garden centers. If you plan to plant them in a shady location, look for plants that have the flowers partially open. Otherwise, tr...
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St. Charles high school dance teams host 30th annual Kickathon Sept. 29Sep 17, 2023 1:00 am - The St. Charles East and North dance teams will be putting on their 30th annual Kickathon on Friday, Sept. 29, during the St. Charles East vs. North football game. The g...
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Donate to Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Peanut DriveSep 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club launched its Peanut Drive fundraiser for the year. On weekends until Oct. 1, plan to see Elgin Golden K members a...
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Fox Valley Marathon a great way to see scenic viewsSep 16, 2023 11:00 pm - There are many ways to experience the beauty of Fox Valley and about 2,500 runners got to experience it recently by racing to the finish line through charming historic c...
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A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying downSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - The simple act of having someone lie down for a blood pressure reading might reveal more than expected about their heart health, preliminary research has found. Using da...
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How to set kids up for back-to-school successSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Transitioning back into the school year and returning to routine after the freedom of summer can be a challenging feat for both kids and parents. Making a game plan for ...
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Anticipation of certain dates worse than the day itselfSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Many of us have certain days of the year that are stressful because they cause us to relive the death of a beloved or other dear one. Not everyone marks and worries abou...
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The skinny on bone density and agingSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - When we were kids, we loved having our height measured because it was exciting to see how we were growing. As we age, though, we may come to dread it. Why? Because if yo...