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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Fun ways to display your child’s name

— October 14, 2021

Sorting through bills, advertisements and coupons, I get weary of the waste and the impersonal nature of daily junk mail. Occupant … Occupant … Resident … Occupant! When my name…

DIVAS ON A DIME: Decadent apple dessert one bite at a time
— October 14, 2021

I’ve done something terribly wonderful. Or wonderfully terrible. You decide. Listen to this — luscious apple pie filling, made from scratch with fresh apples, wrapped inside crispy…
Fall is for feathered friends, fireplaces
— October 1, 2021

Birdseed and firewood are two common topics that show up every fall. Both take some planning to be successful. “Feeding the birds means starting earlier than later,” says Richard…
What does the coming of fall equinox mean
— September 19, 2021

There are only two times of the year when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a “nearly” equal amount of daylight and darkness…
Toast pumpkin seeds for nutritious treat
— October 31, 2020

Pumpkins are one of the highpoints of the fall harvest. The fruit originated in Central America. Pumpkins — like cantaloupes, cucumbers and squash — belong to the Cucurbitaceae,…

Stay alert on the roads for deer this time of year
— October 4, 2021

As the days get shorter, the temperatures drop and the leaves change color and fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding…
Apple orchards, pumpkin patches welcome fall customers
— September 30, 2021

Illinois growers anticipate visitors will gravitate to the country for fun, safe outdoor activities even with COVID-19 mitigation. Last year, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, U-pick…
It’s the tase of fall but is pumpkin spice good for you?
— September 12, 2021

Fall – er – pumpkin spice season will be upon us soon. And, for better or for worse, it seems you can’t go anywhere without being bombarded with endless options of nutmeg and…