Elmhurst Lifestyle
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Competition gets the juices flowingMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - It doesn't always have to be about hotel getaways, upscale dinners and romantic alone-time. Occasionally, couples need to stop being high maintenance and, instead, spend...
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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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Gift-wrapped ideasMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - It's too late to order a Mother's Day gift online (unless you're willing to cough up $20 or more in shipping charges), so here are some gift ideas you can go out and buy...
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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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Sip, don't shootMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Sip, don't shoot When it comes to tequila, the days of lime and salt are over Cinco de Mayo, the May 5 commemoration of the Battle of Puebla, may be a minor holiday in M...
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Expectant mothers can enjoy free entreeMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Burhop's Seafood in Wilmette is welcoming in the month of May and the outdoor cooking season with seafood tastings from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays through May 31. Visit...
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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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Review: Armand's PizzeriaApr 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Don't let "Pizzeria" on the sign fool you. Sure you can get pizza at Armand's in downtown Arlington Heights, but you also can get a whole lot more. Like it's siblings in...