Lifestyle
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Small steps beat big dreams when it comes to making real changeJan 21, 2026 10:46 am - If past behavior and loads of reliable data are trustworthy indicators, many Americans will have thrown in the towel on their 2026 New Year’s resolutions by the time this article is published. The reasons are simple: The goals were likely unrealistic or lacking in specificity.
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Have you had a good laugh today?Jan 21, 2026 9:53 am - Annettee Budzban says we need to learn to laugh, even in times of trouble.
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Apple cider vinegar helps flavors pop in this award-winning chiliJan 21, 2026 6:03 am - Perfect for a cold day, this chili contains many of the ingredients you might expect: ground beef, tomatoes, beans and chili powder. It also uses a packet of mild chili seasoning, beef base, apple cider vinegar and sugar, which work together to make a smooth balance of flavors.
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What’s the best canned chicken noodle soup? 11 top brands ranked
Jan 21, 2026 5:53 am - For sick days and snow-day lunches, a can or a jar of chicken noodle soup tucked into your pantry might be just the thing you need. Grocery shelves are awash with options, so it’s hard to know which brand to reach for. Tasters tested 11 top brands to find out which might bowl us over — and which deserve to get canned.
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Coffee is the smart baker’s secret ingredient. Here’s how to use it.
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South Korean youth ensemble KARA concludes Midwest tour in HuntleyJan 20, 2026 9:40 pm - KARA Youth Chorus and Orchestra, a highly acclaimed group from South Korea, is concluding its second Vision Trip tour in the U.S. with a performance at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley,
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer class on social responsibilityJan 20, 2026 9:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers a class "Social Responsibility" on Sundays, exploring the thoughts of Rev. Howard Thurman, a mentor to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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How to spot foundation issues at homeJan 20, 2026 6:53 pm - Foundation issues are a component of homeownership that can be easy to forget, as such concerns are not necessarily evident in frequently visited areas of a home. A found...
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The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery
Jan 20, 2026 5:40 pm - If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing between a leaf and its stem, or a leaf that just looks off.
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Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warmJan 20, 2026 4:47 pm - Heat may be leaking out of your house, leaving you feeling a chill on the coldest days of winter. Here are some tips to help.