Kim Mikus
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Galatea now open at Deer ParkJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A grand opening took place Saturday at the new Galatea store at Deer Park Town Center. The shop recently relocated from Randhurst Shopping Center in Mount Prospect to t...
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Red Geranium grows new roots in BataviaJun 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Kelly Tiberi has replanted The Red Geranium, an interior and exterior design shop, in Batavia. After operating the business in Naperville at 19 W. Benton Ave. for nearly...
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A clever way to keep insulin safeJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Renee Tobias' concern for her mother's health and safety prompted her to create a product and a business she now runs in Wheeling. Tobias grew concerned several years ag...
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Children's sports gear has firm footing in family budgetJun 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The family calendar at Joyce Masciopinto's Arlington Heights home resembles a complex score card filled with times and locations for games and practices for her four chi...
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Coaches help train mid-career execs to strike out on their ownJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Jeff Williams primarily works with baby boomers over the age of 50 who have lived - and may be responsible for developing - the "workaholic" lifestyle. Williams, a star...
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New business focuses on creative gifts for new parentsJun 16, 2008 11:00 pm - The focus of a new business in its infancy is creating fun gifts for new parents. Melissa Hopkins and Laura Raia recently launched My Few Favorite Things, a venture that...
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Dad's gift may be a wee bit less luxe this yearJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Dads, don't be upset, but your kids and wife may be spending a little less on your Father's Day gift this year, according to a recent survey. Higher prices at the gas pu...
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Child care expo offers tips to veteran, novice ownersJun 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Utilizing outside resources is one technique Lubina Sultana has used in growing her Schaumburg child-care center. For the past two years, Sultana has attended the Child...
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Suburban studio helps children find their inner artistJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Carly Huegelmann enjoys taking on craft projects with 2-year-old daughter Ryanne. However, gathering all the supplies from an art store, setting things up and then the ...
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Resale shops see surge in shoppers as budgets for clothes shrinkJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Sue McTague thrives on finding a good deal. In the past, McTague of Palatine shopped at garage sales while her daughter frequented Plato's Closet, a popular resale shop ...