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Your kids will love this fun and festive treat. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you may be looking for ways to celebrate with your family.  For a fun and tasty way to get into the spirit of things, have your kids help you prepare this sweet treat! Leprechaun Bait Ingredients: 2 cupsRead more

Let’s get baking! February is National Bake for Family Month!  Want to bake up something sweet and delicious for your loved ones this month?  Then try out this delicious recipe for blueberry lemon cake. Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake Serves: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 (15.25oz) box vanilla cake, plus ingredients called for on the box Juice andRead more

Don’t get confused by these common real estate terms. If you are in the process of buying your first home, then the learning curve can be very steep.  One of the things that may be throwing you for a loop is the unfamiliar terms and phrases that your realtor keeps throwing out.  To minimize yourRead more

Try out these organizational tips for your home. While you may want to get organized this year, getting started can seem overwhelming.  This is especially true if your home is filled with clutter and is messy from all your holiday events.  To help you jumpstart your organizational journey, here are some suggestions to try out.Read more

The Winners are as follow: 1st Place ($100.00) Steven O. of Lombard 2nd Place ($75.00) Jeff B. of Lombard 3rd Place ($50.00) Thao N. of Glen Ellyn 4th Place ($25.00) Dan & Carol M. of Bloomingdale,  ($25.00) Maria H. of Glen Ellyn, ($25.00)  Rita M. of Lombard, ($25.00)  Lauren L. of Lombard, ($25.00) Diane L.Read more

Try out these tips to reduce your stress. Unfortunately, stress is an everyday part of life.  However, this doesn’t mean that you have to let stress take over your life.  If your stress levels are high, then try out these smart ways to take care of yourself. Exercise Exercising is as good for your mentalRead more

Try out these suggestions for your staycation. Even if you can’t take time off or don’t have the budget to travel this summer, you can still do things to relax and unwind.  For instance, you can plan a staycation where you pretend that you are on vacation without ever leaving the comfort of your home. Read more

Celebrate National Picnic Month deliciously. July is National Picnic Month.  Naturally, the best way to celebrate is by planning a picnic with your loved ones.  As no picnic is complete without delicious foods, whip up this perfect recipe for the occasion. Chicken Avocado Roll-Ups Ingredients: 2 avocados, cubed juice of 1 lime 2 cup shreddedRead more

Whip up these delicious drinks for a tasty summer. Planning on doing some entertaining this season?  If so, then it’s important to serve up some delicious drinks that guests of all ages can enjoy.  Try whipping up these recipes for your summer party. For Adults (Alcoholic): Mermaid Lemonade Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups ice ¼Read more

Summer pool safety tips for your kids. With the heat of summer at its peak, there’s nothing better than cooling off in the pool.  While playing in the pool is certainly refreshing, it’s important to remember that it can pose a danger to kids and inexperienced swimmers.  To avoid any serious accidents, make sure youRead more