Lifestyle Columns
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FDR drama, Cary Grant collection out on DVDApr 10, 2013 11:00 pm - “Hyde Park on Hudson” Bill Murray gives one of his best performances of his career as Franklin D. Roosevelt in this film. It offers a view of the president outside...
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Frugal living: On-the-go snacksApr 10, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I'm always on the go after school with my kids. It's cheerleading, ballgames, gymnastics, etc. Sometimes we're not home until 9 p.m. While I know it's best to sit dow...
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Lean and lovin; it: Bold ingredients flavor company-worthy casseroleApr 10, 2013 5:00 am - Creating lower-fat, reduced-calorie, great tasting meals got many folks calling me The LeanWizard. My love of big-flavored, juicy hamburgers loaded with fresh onions, d...
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Avocado replaces butter in guiltless browniesApr 09, 2013 9:00 am - Today everyone wants a piece of the baking pie, so to speak; with bloggers to celebrity chefs coming up with recipes for everything from decadent treats and those boasti...
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HGTV designer's style rooted in the suburbsApr 09, 2013 5:30 am - Shopping for home decor at Scentimental Gardens in Geneva last week, HGTV designer Meg Caswell found inspiration everywhere. “Oooh, those would look so good in a foyer,”...
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Jersey Mike’s opens in South ElginApr 08, 2013 1:14 pm - A friendly rivalry between St. Charles North and South Elgin High Schools helped welcome a new Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop to South Elgin this month. The business opened...
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Adults with ADHD need structure and accountabilityApr 08, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I am a man in my 20s and was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it possible to be successful with this condition? A. My colleagues Dr. Craig Surman and Dr. Timothy ...
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Norovirus infection can travel quicklyApr 08, 2013 6:00 am - I was having a productive day off, blissfully unaware that back at the office my partners and staff were being hit by a not-so-subtle enemy. Returning to work the follow...
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Show of support 'both wonderful and humbling'Apr 08, 2013 5:00 am - If it takes a village to raise a child, then I'm pretty sure it takes a small city to lose weight and get fit. Or at least it certainly has in my case. Let me assure you...
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1963 Ford Galaxie station wagon still makes road tripsApr 08, 2013 4:49 am - John Hernandez began his search for a full-size wagon not looking to haul a large family, but rather to stand out from the crowd. The West Dundee resident already owns a...