Elmhurst Lifestyle
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Get a start on fest season this weekendMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Can't wait for festival season? Here are a few minifests taking place this weekend to tide you over: Vernon Hills Springfest: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Metra stat...
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Suburban couples raising multiple multiplesMay 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Beware silence. When raising multiple sets of multiples -- that's right, two sets of twins, or twins followed by triplets -- a moment of silence becomes downright scary....
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To theme, or not to theme?May 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Does your garden reflect your fantasies? Do your plants make visitors think of Dr. Seuss or Harry Potter? Does your garden path take you back to Shakespearean times, or ...
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Green mothers try to save the earthMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and others who have helped young people reach their potential. We know you've gotten Mom a very nice gift already, so give her a call o...
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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...