Lifestyle
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How to help your child through the stomach fluJan 03, 2025 1:03 am - The stomach flu is a common illness for children, but parents can help lessen the symptoms and prevent the spread of the illness with a few key steps.
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Protect yourself and others by staying home with the fluJan 03, 2025 12:48 am - People who won’t stay home when they are sick are frustrating those who want to stay well — and they’re endangering the lives of those who have a compromised immune system.
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Ringing in the new year with new laws for boardsJan 02, 2025 6:05 pm - With the new year, there are often new laws from Springfield and/or Washington D.C. that affect community associations. Here some that will affect either condominiums, townhouses or homeowner associations.
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Journaling workshop helps parents address childhood trauma and adversityJan 02, 2025 4:13 pm - Award-winning science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa returns to the GPS Parent Series to introduce journaling practices that can heal trauma, calm the mind, and promote gratitude.
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10 tips to help you change your relationship with money in 2025
Jan 02, 2025 3:36 pm - NEW YORK — With 2024 officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to consider your financial goals for 2025. Whether you're saving for a house or to pay off student loan...
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‘Kitchen pep talk’: Margaret Eby’s ‘You Gotta Eat’ helps you get dinner on
Jan 01, 2025 5:59 am - To get a sense of Margaret Eby’s new book, “You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible,” flip to the section called “Anything’s a sandwich if you’re not a coward.”
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It’s not easy being green: Talking about Cab Franc, Part 2Jan 01, 2025 5:58 am - When you talk to a winegrower about their Cabernet Franc, make sure you don’t describe it as green. You can use words like herbal or peppery, but say “green” and a winegrower hears “underripe.”
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An adaptable air fryer chicken dinner for any occasion
Jan 01, 2025 5:55 am - This air fryer meal for two with chicken thighs, potatoes and brussels sprouts is suitable for any occasion, including a casual weeknight or a small-scale celebration dinner.
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Caring for homeless pets: An inside look at DuPage County’s expanded animal shelterJan 01, 2025 5:00 am - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is open. Take a look inside, and you may not find what you’d expect at a government-run animal shelter.
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5 lessons pro organizers have learned from clients
Dec 31, 2024 11:37 pm - Homeowners looking for the perfect look often turn to professional interior designers or organizers for help. Here are some professionals who share some inspiration they’ve gottenn from their clients.