Harvesting evergreens for holiday decorations
— November 25, 2022Decorating 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…
Tag: Holidays
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Family time at holidays is not always merry
— November 22, 2022Do you dread the holidays because… You are you an adult who is single and your family and friends wish you were happily coupled? Are you a parent of an adult child wishing you had…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Create an “egg plant” with Easter eggs
— April 7, 2022Shake 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…
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Aurora’s First Fridays features Hot Cocoa Crawl
— December 1, 2021First 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…
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The Festival of Lights returns to East Peoria this weekend
— November 16, 2021The 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…
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Which Halloween candy is the favorite?
— October 14, 2022And the winner is…Reese’s peanut butter cups! According to CandyStore.com, the nation has weighed in on its favorite Halloween candy. Skittles surpassed M&Ms this year for the…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Rosemary cashews for holiday snacking
— December 9, 2021I’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…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Easy entertainment at the kiddie table
— November 18, 2021We 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…
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