Shake and decorate hollowed-out Easter eggs, then save them as keepsakes to display from year to year as a whimsical “egg plant” centerpiece. The lovely eggs, together with other…
I’m nuts about nuts. All year-round. I try to keep a bowl of fresh, shelled California almonds replenished and within easy reach on the kitchen counter for a grab and go snack. And…
We all love the Thanksgiving feast, but for the youngest among us it can be overwhelming and also a little tedious. So to make sure everyone enjoys the celebration, let’s make a special…
For Thanksgiving, the turkey may be the star of the feast, but it’s the supporting players that steal the show. Every year we have the same conversation, “Why don’t we do this…
With 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…
First Fridays will get festive on Friday, Dec. 3 with 40 participating venues open with art, music, and more. Of those venues, 30 will be serving samples of hot cocoa at Aurora Downtown’s…
The East Peoria Festival of Lights returns this weekend, the Parade of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 20. Marking 37 years of holiday cheer, the festival begins with the Parade of Lights…
Thanksgiving 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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