Lifestyle
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As she nears 100, retired Arlington Heights educator Mary Stitt is still learningMar 26, 2025 1:06 pm - Mary Stitt, retired principal of the Arlington Heights elementary school that bears her name, is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 14. Stitt, who reads the newspaper on her iPad and participates in a book club, attributes her longevity to good nutrition, avoiding cigarettes, and being a lifelong learner.
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Naperville churches unite for ‘Love Your Neighbor’ walk to spread goodwillMar 26, 2025 12:42 pm - Interfaith “Love Your Neighbor” walk bringing three Naperville churches together to spread love and support for local community through joint prayer, advocacy and cereal donations.
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Naperville church to host Taizé prayerMar 26, 2025 11:33 am - Join a Lenten Taizé prayer on Monday, April 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville.
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Easter Egg Helicopter Drop returning to Aurora churchMar 26, 2025 11:25 am - Kids 10 and under are invited to Faith Lutheran Church's helicopter Easter egg drop on April 19, with over 15,000 eggs falling from the sky. Sign-up is available.
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Sweet mornings: Don’t settle for boring with these banana bread pancakes, breakfast cookiesMar 26, 2025 5:43 am - Mornings can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a boring breakfast. Whether you’re looking for a grab-and-go option or a cozy weekend treat, these simple yet satisfying recipes are perfect for making your mornings special.
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Colorful cold chickpea salad a great way to get legumes on your plateMar 26, 2025 5:38 am - Chickpeas are good for so much more than hummus. Toss canned organic chickpeas with shallots, sweet red peppers, English cucumbers, carrots, fresh parsley and a sherry vinegar dressing to brighten up any plate.
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How long do dried beans last?
Mar 26, 2025 5:03 am - Like many shelf-stable foods, the amount of time you store dried beans is more of an issue of quality than safety. In theory, they are safe indefinitely. In practice, they are at their best within a set amount of time.
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D.C. decor: She’s new to the House. An early test? Finding a home.
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Losing sleep over nuisance neighborMar 25, 2025 11:49 pm - Longtime renters are being tormented by the loud music at all hours from a new neighbor. The quiet renters are losing sleep. The landlady hasn’t helped. How can an exhausted lessee get some help?
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Cuttings prepped now will be ready for spring plantingMar 25, 2025 11:20 pm - If you kept a coleus as a houseplant over winter, you can still start cuttings for transplanting to the garden.