Lifestyle Columns
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Super Handyman: Update your home with new ceiling fixturesJan 20, 2012 12:30 am - Ceiling fixtures can really date a home, but they can be replaced, and it’s easier than you might think. Here are the basics. Once you know that, you can update the whol...
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About Real Estate: Federal Housing Administration may need costly taxpayer bailoutJan 19, 2012 11:00 pm - The venerable FHA has helped millions of Americans purchase a home, but its financial strength has dwindled since the nation#146;s housing market began its long ...
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The nation’s housing: A timeout called forbearanceJan 19, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — If you or someone you know has lost a job and are in danger of falling behind on mortgage payments, here’s some potentially important news for you: The two ...
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Host party the way expectant parents would likeJan 18, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We’re all very excited, and I’ve offered to host the baby shower. The problem is that the parent...
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Weight-loss cookbook for carb loversJan 18, 2012 12:00 pm - Who doesn't love carbohydrates? Some of my favorite foods — chocolate, bread and pasta — are all carb heavy (mostly refined carbs, a known body baddie). High-protein, l...
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Glen Ellyn mom helps take stress out of mealtimeJan 18, 2012 5:00 am - I'm so less stressed when I actually take time to plan the week's dinners that you'd think I would do it more often. But alas, I do not. Sometimes circumstances are such...
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Dehyrating foods and no-bake cookiesJan 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I want to make no-bake cookies with oatmeal and peanut butter, cooked on the stovetop. Other people make them and they are moist, with a glossy sheen. Mine are dr...
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Basque-style chicken stewJan 18, 2012 5:00 am - Six months ago, I spent the summer in Paris. While I cooked quite a bit in my small but efficient apartment kitchen, it was the plethora of restaurants right outside my ...
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Does snacking help or hurt a healthy diet?Jan 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I’m confused by conflicting advice about whether snacking helps or hurts weight control and health. What do you suggest? A. Snacks can promote good health when y...
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Be realistic about what Botox can fixJan 16, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I'd like to do something about my wrinkles. Is Botox a good choice? A. Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A. This treatment for wrinkles and frow...