Lifestyle
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Putting a focus on gratitude and kindnessNov 29, 2024 6:00 am - Annettee Budzban shares her thoughts on the miracle of Christmas and God’s mysterious ways.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband’s inability to stand up to parents isn’t OK
Nov 29, 2024 6:00 am - After 12 years of marriage, husband still can’t stand up to his manipulative parents and it is taking a toll on the marriage. Carolyn Hax says she can’t change her in-laws, but she and her husband can change how they communicate with them.
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This hearty turkey chili is the antidote to holiday leftovers fatigue
Nov 29, 2024 5:40 am - The day after Thanksgiving, put leftover turkey to good use in this chili with white beans. It features ground cumin for warmth and fire-roasted green chiles and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for smokiness and a touch of spice.
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4 years and thousands of pounds of food later, Algonquin boy is determined to do even more for local pantry
Nov 28, 2024 11:17 am - Four years ago, Leo Bonilla, a student at Neubert Elementary School in Algonquin, saw a TV news report of people waiting in long lines for food during the COVID-19 pandemic. He took his change jar of $22 and raised $100 for his school food pantry. Now in his fifth year of fundraising, Leo has collected thousands of dollars and pounds of food for the District 300 Food Pantry.
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Day care center planned for Naperville office complexNov 28, 2024 10:41 am - A developer has plans to bring a day care center to a Naperville office campus.
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Geneva horse-drawn Carriage Rides add a festive touch to the seasonNov 28, 2024 6:16 am - Embrace the enchantment of the holidays with a complimentary carriage ride through historic Downtown Geneva.
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Decorated for the holidays: Tradition and history come alive in annual house walkNov 28, 2024 6:00 am - Six homes will be open for visitors to take in the spirit of the season on the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s Holiday Housewalk. Among them will be the Colonial-style home of a descendant of one of the village’s founding families.
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Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidaysNov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.
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Tips for managing holiday stressNov 28, 2024 12:59 am - Parents may be feeling the stress of the holiday season setting in. But they may not realize that their children are also feeling an increase in stress.
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Cheesy holiday traditions that are good for youNov 28, 2024 12:42 am - They might be cheesy, but here are some traditions that might elevate your mood and help you savor the holidays.