Carol Stream Lifestyle
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Popular peonies a pretty, no-fuss option for the gardenMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Peonies are a classic flower that just about everyone's grandmother grew. And she had good reason: They are extremely long-lived, they have large, showy, fragrant flower...
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Spice up your gardenMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - There's nothing like food seasoned with herbs fresh from your own garden. And their fragrances bring magic every day. But herbs can also be attractive to look at, adding...
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Tiki meets sportyMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Carol Stream hardly sounds tropical, even by suburban standards (Western Springs anyone?), but the newly opened Flip Flops Tiki Bar and Grill just might beach-ify the ne...
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Readers stock up on ideas for reusable shopping bagsMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to everyone who called and e-mailed in their comments and ideas about reusable shopping bags. It's encouraging to hear about more and more people toting cloth bag...
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Crowning the suburban chocolate championsMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Chocolate "boutiques," bars, cafes and lounges are all the rage right now, and these businesses sell fancy, exotic (bacon-flavored?) and often expensive little candies. ...
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Refreshing changeMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - To gut or not to gut when attempting to remodel a bathroom may seem like a difficult question, but is actually one that is answered quite easily. Whether you totally ove...
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Plant outside the box to keep your garden freshMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Plant your angelonia in groups or drifts. Calibrachoa is a trailing plant available in a multitude of colors. When we plant flowers year after year, we develop a group o...
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A muff for your mumApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Elderly, frail mothers and grandmothers are often the hardest people to shop for on Mother's Day, so a smart suburban mom (and former BP executive) created Twiddle Muffs...
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Food and wine classesApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - TODAY Northern Italian Cuisine: Join chef Massimo Salatino, of Francesca's as he demonstrates some of his favorite dishes using the fresh flavors of northern It...
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Poppies add a little pop to outdoorsApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - With their bright, cheery, silky-textured flowers, poppies are a must-have for any sunny garden. They provide outstanding color for the late spring/early summer border a...