Addison Lifestyle
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Map out your Easter egg hunt strategy nowMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Easter might still be weeks away but local park districts are getting into the spirit early. For some active holiday fun, grab a camera and a basket for your kids to fil...
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Chipotle Mashed PotatoesMar 10, 2009 11:00 pm - 3 medium white potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 6 tablespoons nonfat milk 6 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese 11/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle peppers in ad...
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Spring is here: Let's get ready to gardenMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - As we welcome the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, near-record warmth Friday and other signs of spring, gardening looks like a more serious endeavor this year. While the pl...
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This year, make a date with your Little ValentineFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Many Valentine's Day celebrations are all about champagne, roses and couples, but the holiday is still a great time to show your kids that they're your sweethearts. Thes...
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Local museums can give families a glimpse into the suburbs' pastNov 08, 2008 10:00 pm - While your kids might be studying national and world history in school, there are also lessons to be learned about the past of your own community. Taking up residence in...
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Eating local reduces carbon footprint, waistlineNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - If you've made the choice to eat more regionally raised meat and locally grown produce, chances are your pants fit more loosely than they did at the beginning of the yea...
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Boycotting baseball? Here's a game plan to get through the SeriesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago's playoff run was brief. Very brief. The Cubs were out in three games, the White Sox in four. Yet that tiny taste of postseason play - not to mention the fevered...
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Free for a day? If you are, then these museums are, tooSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - There's a day set aside for appreciating squirrels (Jan. 21), National High Five Day falls on the third Thursday of April each year and Salami Day, celebrated each Sept....
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Suburban museum freebiesSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - There are numerous community historical museums offering exhibits that relate to that particular town's origins and growth. Many hold special events and programs for adu...
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Addison's Nuova Italia satisfies with solid takes on traditional dishesSep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The name might mean "New Italy," but nothing could be more traditional than the menu at Addison's Nuova Italia. Ermal Zaimi and Antonio Lettieri, cousins-in-law, launche...