Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Author appearancesMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - • "Phantom Prey" author John Sandford reads from and signs copies of his book at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230. • "B...
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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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Family timeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Mother's Day for Mary Ann Bobosky brings back memories of big family gatherings at Grandmother Meyer's farm in Lisle. The day began when her grandfathers, father and unc...
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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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Models opening at Fieldstone at River HillsMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - New single-family home designs, new professionally decorated model homes and the long-established reputation of Orleans Homebuilders for superb quality have come togethe...
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Custom builder makes dream ranch a realityMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Jan Koranda had no intention of having a custom home built for herself and her two Labrador retrievers. While it's true that she had an itch to move from the older Cap...
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Author appearancesMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - • "Peony in Love" author Lisa See discusses and signs copies of her book at 4:30 p.m. May 3 at Borders, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800. • Meet author Blue Ball...
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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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Orleans offering luxury and spaceApr 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Today's active families desire plentiful spaces to accommodate a variety of interests and needs. Orleans Homebuilders, a national company that is celebrating its 90th an...