Lifestyle
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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.
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Hidden ‘junk fees’ for trash pickup or common areas shock, anger tenants
Nov 27, 2024 8:30 pm - Across the country, consumer advocates and policymakers have warned of a rise in extra fees charged by companies that are not obvious in the listed price. Some government agencies are working to address the issue of rising mandatory fees, but for now, these surprise fees continue to proliferate in rental housing.
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Care, love and compassion: Former monk brings Buddhist teachings to senior livingNov 27, 2024 6:21 pm - Former Buddhist monk Mahesh Kumarasinghe is bringing his teachings of care, love and compassion to residents and fellow staff members at a senior home in Prospect Heights.
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Tune up your heating system for maximum efficiencyNov 27, 2024 1:32 pm - What can you do when your utility bill are going up, even though your furnace is relatively new. Yearly upkeep by a professional will help.
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How much is that doggy in the condo?Nov 27, 2024 11:06 am - Charging dog owners a fee per dog is questionable, but until a court clears up the issue, some boards appear willing to take the risk.
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Rats feast on New York’s City’s bagged garbage. Can putting it in bins end the smorgasbord?
Nov 27, 2024 8:10 am - For half a century, New York City residents have taken out their trash by flinging plastic bags stuffed with stinking garbage straight onto the sidewalk.