Cook County Lifestyle
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The power of flowersDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Receiving a fresh flower or fruit bouquet can lift your spirits and, in turn, improve your mental health. Bouquets can help someone else's mental health, too, if they're...
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No link seen between milk, mucus buildupDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I became concerned after reading that milk can cause the production of mucus, and I eliminated all milk products from the diet of my son, Zachary. I don't want to...
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Cookie comradesDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - When Debbie Brandenburg met Joan Fedota 26 years ago, she was delivering a basket of homemade Christmas cookies to the Fedotas' house to welcome them to the neighborhood...
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Check credentials carefully before undergoing cosmetic procedureDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - Say you're in the market for a face-lift, a tummy tuck or even just a few injections to fill out those "smile lines." Which doc would you choose? A. A board-certified pl...
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How to decorate your home in one hour or less for the holidaysDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Look, we're all busy. Just getting presents purchased and Christmas cards mailed takes days. Weeks, even. Who has time left for decorating? Everyone wants to decorate th...
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How to judge a home's qualityDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Buying a home is like buying a car -- consumers should look for a reputable brad, style and design, quality components and workmanship, and good customer service. For th...
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Looking for a little musical cheer? There's many holiday concertsDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - We now offer a second installment highlighting several of this season's holiday concerts, scheduled for this weekend through Dec. 23. Last week we previewed the Elgin Sy...
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Paganica suits residents to a teeDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - Norm and Carol Tucker enjoy their home in Paganica in Barrington Hills because it's one story, just the right size for two people, and they can do some gardening. "In ma...
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Zak's: Upscale American cuisineDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - Hinsdale, while tony, isn't exactly a bastion of fine dining. In fact, apart from a few destination shops, it's a pretty sleepy place. So, when Zak's Place opened up on ...
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Big Shot: Cold-weather comfort with piano bar styleDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - We get it. It's cold. And it's only going to get worse. For those of us who'd rather order in on a chilly night than battle the boozy club scene in uncomfortable shoes a...