Joffrey Ballet to present ‘The Nutcracker’ set in Chicago
— November 15, 2021The Joffrey Ballet’s critically-acclaimed reimagined classic, “The Nutcracker”, by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, is certain to be a highlight…
Tag: Christmas
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Get an early start on planning holiday meals
— November 2, 2021Thanksgiving and Christmas are each only weeks away. What will these holiday gatherings look like for you and your family this year? You may be planning a large in-person event,…
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Keeping your Christmas season safe from COVID-19
— December 14, 2020The Christmas holiday is more than just one day. It’s an entire season that seems to start earlier every year so that we have more time to do more. More shopping. More parties. More…
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Peppermint bark is taste of holidays
— December 9, 2020The holiday season tastes like peppermint, and most of us can’t get enough. Peppermint mocha brightens the morning, peppermint ice cream makes us dreamy at night, and cute red-and-white-striped…
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Holiday DIY: Gifts from the kitchen
— December 7, 2020When I think about the holidays, I think about getting crafty in the kitchen. Making food-related gifts for friends and family is a fun way to share your creative side and put a personal…
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Keep poinsettias plentiful long after the holidays
— December 24, 2020With their varying shades of cheery colors, poinsettias are the bestselling potted plant in the United States and Canada. When it comes to the most popular holiday plant, the winner…
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Harvesting evergreens for holiday decorations
— December 10, 2020Decorating with fresh greenery is a treat for most gardeners getting ready for the holiday festivities. Some buy greens from a local garden center, but did you know you can harvest…
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A Christmas gift of faith and food
— December 9, 2020My father, Howard, was in the Air Force and my mother, Angeline, was a homemaker. They didn’t have a lot of money to buy Christmas presents for my three siblings or me, but…
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