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Chicago holiday gifts

Homemade scented room spray

To me, home smells like fresh baked cookies. It is a remembrance of Grandma Lena’s kitchen during the holiday season as she baked dozens of...
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Homemade bath tea

Looking for a gift for someone that works long hours, enjoys relaxing in the bath, or deserves a hot soak after too much holiday shopping? Consider...
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Homemade lotion bars

Homemade lotion bars are an essential gift for those with extremely dry skin, especially through the winter months. They are perfect in size to rub...
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This holiday, GIVE ART! (Blog 4 of 4)

Its the fourth and final installment of Fear No ART's, "This Holiday, GIVE ART!" blog. I am counting down the last days before 2012...
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Homemade bath fizzies

Bath fizzies (a.k.a. bath bombs) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket or...
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Peppermint sugar scrub

Are you looking for a fabulous last minute gift to make for that special someone that is on their feet all day? I know I can think of a hairdresser...
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Holiday festivities in Long Grove

The magic of the holiday season comes alive in Long Grove from mid-November until January with a full schedule of family friendly activities.Shop...
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Christkindlmarket Chicago

The Christkindlmarket (a traditional German American holiday market) is going on now through Christmas Eve in Chicago.Experience this traditional...
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Local designer spotlight: Meghna Designs

Meghna Designs contacted me and asked me to feature them on the Examiner. A big thank you to Meghna Designs for sending over samples so the writer...
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Chicago-area yarn experts weigh in on gift-giving for knitters

Everyone hasa friend or family member on the annual holiday shopping list who likes to craft with yarn. The problem the gift-giver faces every year...
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