Ways to Help Veterans this Veterans Day

November 9, 2020
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Veterans Day is Nov. 11! Thanking is a veteran is always important, however, it’s especially important on Veterans Day. Here are some ways to thank a veteran: 1. Write a letter to a veteran Operation Gratitude is an organization that coordinates care packages, letters, and gifts to veterans. A simple card or gift could make […]

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Staying Friends with those who have a Different Political Opinion

November 9, 2020
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With a recent election completed, it can be harder than ever to stay friends with those who have different political opinions than us. It can be maddening and frustrating when we feel so strongly about a topic, and someone thinks completely different. So, how can we stay friendly with those who think differently from us? […]

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Make Your Eyes Beautiful While Wearing a Mask

November 9, 2020
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It’s 2020, so everything is unexpected. We’re still in a global pandemic, with COVID-19 cases only rising. #UGH. Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve noticed men and women have been wearing masks to the airport, grocery store, to the mall, and to all public places. Since the lower half of women’s faces are covered […]

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Nothing Says ‘Fall’ More Than a Fresh Apple Pie– Paula Deen’s Apple Pie Recipe

September 28, 2020
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Ingredients 8 peeled & sliced, half Granny Smith, half Macintosh apples  2 sticks cold and cubed, plus 2 tablespoons cold and sliced unsalted butter  1 1/4 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar  1 tablespoon ground cinnamon  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg  2 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour  1 teaspoon salt  1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water  […]

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A Mask for Every Occasion

September 28, 2020
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Back in 2019, we never thought that “face masks” would be an essential item. But, the year 2020 has been an unusual time! Match your face mask for every occasion. A Night Out Touchdolls.com $14.99 * Going to the Gym adidas.com $20.00 * Saturday Afternoon at the Mall forever21.com $8.99 * Halloween Party and Pumpkin […]

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Michele Russo, Host of the Love Lies Podcast and founder of The Dime Series, reflects on love and fairy fails

September 28, 2020
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Former NFL cheerleader Michele Russo is the founder of The Dime Series and host of The Love Lies Podcast. Russo’s book, “Suddenly Single: Modern Tales of Fairy Fails” tells the story of all of her disastrous dates and awkward interactions with men. Today, Russo is happily engaged and feels that her “fairy fails” helped her […]

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Keeping Up with the Kardashians Comes to an End

September 9, 2020
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Whether you love them or hate them, you won’t be able to keep up with them anymore. In a joint statement to their fans, the Kardashian and Jenner clan announced their show was coming to an end: “After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and several spin-off shows, we’ve decided as […]

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Think Pumpkin Spice Lattes are Good? Try these other Fall Coffees

September 9, 2020
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Gingerbread Spiced Coffee Ingredients 6 scoops coffee 12 tablespoons for a standard full pot 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cloves Instructions Sprinkle spices over coffee grounds before brewing. Brew as usual. Serve black, or sweeten with molasses or maple syrup, and add half and half, creamer, or milk to your liking. southernplate.com Nutella Latte Ingredients 3/4 Cup Milk 3-4 […]

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New York Times Best-Selling Author Simone Elkeles: “Words are so powerful!”

September 6, 2020
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Where did you grow up and go to school? I grew up in Glenview. Then, my family and I moved to Deerfield. I went to Deerfield High School. I went to Purdue University for 2 1/2 years and then I transferred to University of Illinois. I find it interesting that you fell in love with […]

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How to Meet a Real-Life Prince (Seriously!)

July 27, 2020
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Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding seems like a million years ago due to recent events, but it doesn’t mean we’re still not daydreaming about it. Hey, we have a lot of time on our hands! So, how can you meet your very own prince? Go to a good university Princes tend to go to very […]

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