Lifestyle
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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West Dundee church to host Dec. 14 Cookie WalkDec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee will host its Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14. They will be selling homemade, decorated cookies, pretzels, bars, barks, candies and other holiday sweet treats by the pound.
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Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former ‘pests’ are now valued
Dec 04, 2024 12:42 pm - We’re all familiar with beneficial insects like ladybugs, dragonflies and bees, but it’s high time we reconsider our definition of “pests” and collectively add other, less-familiar insects to the friendly bug list. Native beetles, assassin bugs and even wasps are among those that make significant contributions to the environment despite their threatening appearance.
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It’s time to maintain your tools, organize garageDec 04, 2024 12:23 pm - As the gardening season winds down, it’s a good time to shift your focus to preparation and maintenance. Taking care of your tools and winterizing your garden now goes a long way when spring comes around.
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Advent is a time of preparationDec 04, 2024 12:06 pm - Annettee Budzban says that Advent is a time to get ready for Christmas.
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Easy, one-pot apple cobbler leaves you more time for familyDec 04, 2024 5:36 am - This recipe from Chef Grace Goudie takes the typical idea of a cobbler and uses store-bought cookie dough as the crust, taking a note from Food Network star Sandra Lee’s “semi homemade” angle.
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Simple, relatively healthy soup the best antidote for holiday stressDec 04, 2024 5:22 am - The only way to keep your sanity this time of year is to keep things simple – especially in the kitchen. This simple Roasted Tomato Basil Soup fits the bill.
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Tips for easy, elegant wine and cheese pairingsDec 04, 2024 5:20 am - The first rule of wine-and-cheese is to pair your cheese with the right wine. Not as easy as it sounds? Mary Ross offers some guidelines.
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TikTok’s ‘onion boil’ isn’t boiled. It’s so good it doesn’t matter.
Dec 04, 2024 5:05 am - A TikTok trend has given the humble onion its sexiest breakout part since that bloomin’ appetizer came along.
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Vineyard Church of Elgin hosts Blue Christmas serviceDec 03, 2024 11:23 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 8, for people who are struggling to find holiday joy or just need a quiet moment in the midst of the season.