McHenry County 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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Smithe brothers aim for 'Sex' appeal in latest quirky commercialMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The three Smithe brothers hoist red "Smithe-O-Politans" in front of The Bean in Millennium Park. "It's been a Smithe family tradition for 50 years," says Tim. "Mother's ...
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In a bad economy, Americans cook more, eat out lessMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - As the economy continues to slide, 71 percent of Americans are cooking at home and eating out less often, according to the Grocery Shoppers Trends 2008 report released e...
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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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Double trouble? Two sets of twins a challenge and a joyMay 12, 2008 11:00 pm - We learned last summer that we were expecting. Our oldest daughter Summer, now 4, and twin sisters Anna and Lilly, now 2, would have a playmate. Er, make that playmates....
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Tour seven completed remodeling projects where creativity aboundsMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're thinking about remodeling your residence -- and even if you're not -- you'll want to check out the Remodel Chicagoland Tour showcasing seven remodeled homes in...
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Town and Country Homes announces Gold Card programMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Town and Country Homes announces the introduction of its Gold Card program, part of the company's 50th anniversary celebration. For a limited time, buyers at any Town an...
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CalendarMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Garden clubs • The Rolling Meadows Garden Club meets for a demonstration on how to build an obelisk for clinging vines from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Rolling Mea...
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Home tour runs through this weekendMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago's Lake County Tour of Homes and McHenry County Medley of Homes runs through this weekend. The tour includes 53 new homes...
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Ryland brings back 'Get More' promotionMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Back by popular demand, Ryland Homes is bringing back its "Get More" promotion at Ryland Home communities throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. How much more? Now through...