Lifestyle
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The gift of new problems — at work and in lifeFeb 25, 2026 8:33 am - It appears that there are many new dilemmas facing employers today — in addition to the complex nuances of the old standard ones. I’ve decided to view these dilemmas as a gift rather than a burden.
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Instant exhale: Slow down with warm, rich, aromatic butter lamb meatballsFeb 25, 2026 5:53 am - There’s something about a buttery, spice-forward sauce that feels like an instant exhale. Warm, rich and deeply aromatic, it has a way of slowing everyone down at the table — which is exactly why these butter lamb meatballs have become a staple in both my home kitchen and with my personal chef clients.
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Cooking at home is an act of self-care with mental and physical benefits
Feb 25, 2026 5:16 am - Cooking at home is one of the best things you can do for your health. No matter what you make, home-cooked meals tend to be better for you — lower in sodium and saturated fat and more sensibly portioned — than restaurant food or takeout.
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One pan and 25 minutes is all you need for Bowtie Turkey with CabbageFeb 25, 2026 5:08 am - If you are looking for a healthy dinner that uses just one pan and arrives at the dinner table quickly, look no further than One Pan Bowtie Turkey with Cabbage.
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STARS Family Services welcomes Erik Dewar and Friends for one-night eventFeb 24, 2026 11:06 pm - STARS Family Services welcomes acclaimed musician Erik Dewar for a special one-night worship and celebration event in Wheaton.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers class on cultivating faith in a turbulent worldFeb 24, 2026 10:48 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering the Lenten study, “Cultivating a Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World.”
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Study: Sunroom market size to double by 2035Feb 24, 2026 6:37 pm - The market research experts at Business Research Insights report that the three-season sunroom market size is projected to nearly double between 2025 and 2035.
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Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick that helps tough-coated seeds sprout faster
Feb 24, 2026 6:14 pm - The hard coating on some seeds makes it difficult for them to sprout. Scarification can help to get them started.
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Stop flushing ‘flushable’ wipes
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Early March is a good time for pruning fruit treesFeb 24, 2026 4:42 pm - Prune fruit trees in our area between late February and early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are easy to see, and the weather is generally more conducive to outdoor work.