February 2012 - Posts
Fill your sink with hot soapy water. As you are cooking, wash dishes and utensils as you use them. Rinse dishes and load the dishwasher as you work. If you have a sticky spot on the counter lay a wet cloth over it and let it sit for a few minutes. If
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I've talked about ways to protect your computer but here are some signs you should be aware of. These are indicators that your computer could have one of many types of infection like a virus , a worm , a trojan horse , spyware , malware , or crimeware
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• 1,350 sq. ft., 1 full bath, 3 large bedrooms, single story living Ranch - MLS® $257,400 Norwood Park, Chicago - Charming Brick Three Bedroom Ranch is steps to Top Edison Park School, across from Park! Home offers Sunny Living Room, Separate
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This last weekend of February in Chicago brings a weekend of recognition of both man and beast! Well, actually men and women, and domesticated dogs!! See for yourself as ... The International Kennel Club Cluster of Dog Shows arrives at McCormick Place
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PORTAGE PARK On Wednesday, February 29, at Mayfair Public Library starting at 6pm RSVP for a spot to learn more about Chicago Bungalow Initiative. If you've ever wondered about the history of your house or been curious about the development of your
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Last week in Chicago we got a taste of spring weather. So now the time is here for spring cleaning . Before tackling the big jobs it will be easier if we get rid of as much clutter and junk as we can. We all accumulate so much stuff that we need to purge
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Every once in a while I find a site that's just fun and exciting all at the same time. So let's say you have someone say, "Just email/text me the login/password and I'll delete the information once I'm done." While that is a
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It's already the third weekend in February, its still winter in Chicago and the weather has been mild when compared to previous winters (anything above 32, even with some light snow, is mild for us) so there's no reason to be in hibernation this
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PORTAGE PARK Paczki Day is almost here - February 21 st . This year learn how to make your very own paczki with Pastry Chef Dobra Bielinsky at Delightful Pastries. For those who don't want to wait in line and have the satisfaction of not only making
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1. Insulate around recessed lights -Most recessed lights have vents that open into the attic, a direct route for heated or cooled air to escape. When you consider that many homes have 30 or 40 of these fixtures, it's easy to see why you lose heat.
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When letting your kids play with the myriad apps on your iPhone and/or iPad, you may want to limit the amount of time they spend. Yes, well there's an app for that too! This allows you to limit the time your kids spend playing games or watching videos.
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It's a great time to be in Chicago as Cupid arrives back in town with some pre-Valentine's Day events sure to please everyone! First and foremost, topping Cupid's list is the 2012 Chicago Auto Show which opened to the public on Friday, February
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NORWOOD PARK Chicago Career Tech is a no cost job re-training initiative that strives to close the workforce skills gap. To date, 950 unemployed Chicagoans and more than 150 businesses and nonprofit organizations have participated in the program. Chicago
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We usually take our dishwashers for granted that they will do a great job cleaning our dishes. But there are some tricks we can use to make the machine run more efficiently and last longer. Try some of these tips and see if they don't work with your
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If you are one of the many people who took advantage of the first time homebuyer credit, you may have to start making your repayments this year. The IRS is helping you out with that by offering a tool online that will give you the total amount of your
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That's a million dollar question! Especially for those who have absolutely no clue what the Super Bowl even is!! All kidding aside, Super Bowl is actually the culmination of the football season and is celebrated nationwide in grand-style even by those
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OLD TOWN Check out Mama Milano Pizza Bar , a hidden Old Town gem that has pepperoni in its DNA, now open. Come here when you're craving traditional Chicago thin crust. Yes, cut into perfect squares and triangle corners. To find it, poke your way down
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