Black beans packed with antioxidants
April 23, 2020THE KITCHEN DIVA: I’ve always been a firm believer in the power of a well-stocked pantry, and one of the main staples in my pantry has always been a variety of canned beans. Although…
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Wildlife-friendly gardens add more enjoyment
April 19, 2020Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing…
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Earth Day craft: Print ‘roses in bloom’ with celery stalk stamp
April 18, 2020Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a good annual reminder to imagine creative ways to reuse what we typically throw away, even little things. Here’s one that may lurk in the produce…
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Prepping your pantry for uncertain times
April 17, 2020Whether you’ve been hit with lockdowns and quarantines, work and school closures, bad weather or power outages, or you just need to stock your pantry for the times you’re unable…
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Learn how small changes help environment in this webinar series
April 12, 2020Small changes in habits can have a positive impact on the environment From lawn care, native plants, and managing home waste, to understanding animal behavior and atmospheric optics,…
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Create a family plan for the coronavirus crisis
April 9, 2020KITCHEN DIVA: Like many families, we’ve been trying to process all of the information about the coronavirus outbreak and stay in good health. The Centers for Disease Control and…
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Improve your gardens: Four Seasons webinar offers tips
April 7, 2020Extend the beauty and productivity of this year’s garden. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts have added five new offerings to the popular Four Seasons Gardening webinar series….
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Improve your health during these Stay At Home times with online webinars
April 4, 2020Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially as more of our time is spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next two months, learn healthful strategies for enriching…
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Ham for Easter dinner is an American tradition
April 4, 2020Lamb is a popular dish around the world, especially at Easter. The tradition is rooted in the Jewish holiday of Passover, which celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian…
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Easter egg-y ideas are real kid-pleasers
April 3, 2020Hop to it! Easter is on its way. Put your busy schedule on hold for an evening or Saturday afternoon and make the traditional craft of egg decorating a family affair. How about sharing…
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