Lifestyle
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Bright bites for the holiday season bring festive flavor without the fussDec 10, 2025 6:11 am - Whether you’re hosting a crowd, attending a potluck or simply looking for fresh ideas to brighten up your weeknight meals, this trio of recipes brings festive flavor without the fuss. They are approachable, quick and designed to fit right into the rhythm of the season.
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No-fail, four-ingredient doughnuts, just in time for HanukkahDec 10, 2025 5:21 am - If you’ve tried and failed to make Hanukkah Sufganiyot, here’s a trick for you: a doughnut pan. These easy doughnuts are not the traditional jelly-filled Hanukkah treat, but they require only four ingredients and five minutes of prep.
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Are the best boxed brownies gluten-free? MaybeDec 10, 2025 5:06 am - Surprised to see a gluten-free offering atop Tasting Table’s ranking of the best boxed brownie mixes, Don Mauer decided to take the winner to the kitchen to put it to the test.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran Church to put on 35th annual Christmas pageantDec 10, 2025 1:21 am - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will present its 35th annual Christmas pageant "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!" on Dec. 14, featuring an intergenerational cast and a festive reception.
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Finding God in the classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’Dec 09, 2025 9:49 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos discusses the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" and how it contains subtle references and metaphors related to Christian faith and values.
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Can condo association charge for copies of documents?Dec 09, 2025 4:48 pm - I recently requested copies of our condominium association’s monthly financial statement. My request was initially denied, then they said I’d have to pay $10 for the two-page document.
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Houseplants don’t need as much water in winterDec 09, 2025 12:20 pm - I keep plants in my office window through the winter and appreciate having them while outside, the garden is dormant.
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A pared-back White House Christmas — with a Trump Lego portrait
Dec 09, 2025 11:40 am - If the call across the land is for a more maximalist Christmas, first lady Melania Trump did not heed it. In her first holiday back in charge of White House decor, she presented a straightforward, even understated — at least by White House standards — look on a tour that has been halved in size.
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California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland’s ‘Cars’ ride
Dec 09, 2025 6:42 am - For a Disneyland enthusiast who marked his 15,000th spin Monday on an auto-racing attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars,” it’s not about winning. It’s about the ride.
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Buyers demand new roof from sellersDec 09, 2025 6:15 am - Before we sold our house, I repaired a roof leak. The home inspector did not find any problems with the roof. But after the buyers moved in, two roof leaks occurred. Now they want us to pay for a new roof.