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A Thanksgiving Sip

November 23, 2011

Pear and Sparkling Cider Cocktail Ingredients: 2 cups pear nectar, chilled 2 cups sparkling apple cider, chilled 2 cups seltzer, chilled 4 ounces (1/2 cup) bourbon whiskey, such as Knob Creek 1 Bosc pear, unpeeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges Directions: Stir together pear nectar, cider, seltzer, and whiskey in a pitcher. Divide […]

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A Delicious Thanksgiving Dessert

November 23, 2011

What’s Thanksgiving without a delicious pumpkin pie? Start a Thanksgiving tradition with friends or family by creating your own homemade pumpkin pie! This is a great way to kick off your holiday season by bonding with loved ones! INGREDIENTS For the pumpkin puree: 1 small sugar jack pie pumpkin 2 small butternut squash A palmful […]

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What Do Men Prefer?

November 7, 2011

We polled 50 male readers. Do men prefer brown hair or blonde hair? They picked… Brown Hair Do men prefer long hair or short hair? They picked… Long Hair Do men prefer long nails or short nails? They picked… Short Nails Do men prefer brown eyes or blue eyes? They picked… Blue Eyes

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Your Candy: Your Personality!

October 24, 2011

Disclaimer: The information presented in this website and the comments from Dr. Hughes are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. The information presented is not a substitute for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment. You are advised to seek professional medical and psychological help as necessary. emme readers voted their top […]

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Trick ‘r Treat! Gimme Something Good to Eat…

October 24, 2011

The best part of Halloween? The candy! Although emme readers are a little too old to go trick ‘r treating (or are we?) we still can reminisce! Whether you’re young or old, emme readers voted their top three favorite candies that they loved to receive while trick ‘r treating as a kid. 1. Reece’s […]

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What’s your Favorite Scary Movie?…

October 24, 2011

What’s your favorite scary movie? emme readers voted their top three favorite Halloween movies: 1. Hocus Pocus *** 2. Saw *** 3. Halloween

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Spooky Sips and Dessert

October 24, 2011

Candy Corn Cordial Ingredients: For the infused vodka: 1/2 cup candy corn 1 1/2 cups vodka For the Cordials: 2 ounces of orange liqueur Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 large egg white Candy Corn, for Garnish Directions: Infuse the vodka: Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container; set aside for at least […]

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Haunted Houses in Chicago

October 24, 2011

Screams in the Park Rosemont, IL screamsinthepark.com *** Dream Reapers Melrose Park, IL dreamreapers.com *** Sonny Acres Haunted Hayrides West Chicago, IL sonnyacres.com *** Statesville Haunted Prison Crest Hill, IL statesvillehauntedprison.com *** Disturbia: Torment of Fears Addison, IL disturbiatof.com

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Halloween 2011 Costumes

October 22, 2011

This Halloween, MTV inspired costumes are hot tickets. Although this type of attire was popular last year, they are still considered trendy. Jersey Shore Snooki Costume $22.49 spirithalloween.com *** Lady Gaga Skeleton Tuxedo Costume $49.99 partycity.com *** Katy Perry Whipped Cream Costume $49.99 spirithalloween.com *** Lady Gaga as Joe Calderone Greaser Wig- $14.99 Fake Cigarettes- […]

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Happy Columbus Day from Chris Columbus

October 8, 2011

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue- 519 years later we are still celebrating his accomplishments. This Monday we pay tribute to Christopher Columbus, the explorer who discovered America. Italian- Americans and Americans alike walk in parades to remember the adventurer. The parade not only consists of Italian flags, floats and a Columbus Day court, […]

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