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What is your Dream?

Martin Luther King, Jr.   When you sit back and take in the phenomenal achievements of black history, it is natural to be moved to admiration by some of the great figures of black history including Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver and many more. But one name stands head and shoulders above the rest [...]

The Ultimate Italian Dessert

A recipe from The Little Traveler‘s gourmet department, where we only do easy & delicious: Ingredients: 1 pkg Tiramisu Chocolate Crunch Topping* 1c chocolate graham crackers, crushed 2 T sugar 1/3 c pecans, chopped 1/4 c butter, melted 1/3 c East Shore Dipping Caramel* 1 pkg Wind and Willow Tiramisu Mix* 8 oz cream cheese [...]

How To Have a “Make Under” Christmas

Are you sick of all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Do want to stop all the craziness and just keep it simple? A “make under” Christmas may be the answer to both slowing down and saving money. Try these suggestions for an effortless, unadorned and down-to-earth Christmas this year without having to [...]

Pet Food Pantry Needs!

  We all know that at this time especially, food pantries are asking for donations to help folks that find themselves in need of help. It’s a known fact that many folks care more about their pets than themselves, and actually feed their pets the food that was provided to them. We are so fortunate [...]

10 Ways To Do Christmas Cheap

Christmas is a time of year when everyone gets rushed and overspends, often without even realizing it. To avoid a surprise credit card balance after the holidays, stick to budget. In fact, make shopping easy on your time and budget by purchasing gift cards for everyone on your list. With gift cards, it is easy [...]

“Dear Santa: My Un-Wish List”

Since last Thursday was Thanksgiving, this has been the weekend for major gift shopping, which for me, as I look around the house at all the toys I pick up every day, brings to mind all the things I DON’T want Santa to bring the kids this year … (and, this is a reminder for [...]

7 Ways For College Students To Give Christmas Gifts Without Spending Money

College students are notoriously broke. Most don’t have jobs and those that do need the money to help pay for tuition and living expenses. This perpetual state of poverty doesn’t have to mean that you can’t give generously at Christmas. There is a vast selection of gifts that cost nothing (or close to nothing). Brag: [...]

5 Tricks To Spending Less Over Christmas

Making the commitment to spend less this Christmas is easy. Sticking to that commitment is the hard part. In fact, everyone has probably considered the idea on more than one occasion but fallen short of the goal. No matter how good your intentions, once the season gets in full swing a frenzied momentum can take [...]

4 Little Known Benefits to Spending Less at Christmas

Spending less at Christmas is obviously beneficial. When you spend less, you have more money available to put in your savings account or to pay off debts. There are, however, lesser known benefits to doing Christmas on the cheap. No stress: Driving on icy, snow-covered roads to brave the crowds at your local mall only [...]

We’re talking Turkey with Renee Ferguson

It’s Monday, two days before Thanksgiving. Grocery stores hum with shoppers, turkeys practically fly out of the in-store butcher shops and freezers. Shoppers head home to begin preparing Thanksgiving dinners…and very soon, novices as well as experts may experience the dreaded Thanksgiving ‘turkey trauma’. Rest easy. “Talk Turkey to Me,” authored by our local Butterball-trained [...]

Christmas Shopping on the Day after Thanksgiving

The day after Thanksgiving is commonly referred to as “Black Friday”. This day is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the years and for many signifies the first day of Christmas shopping. While the term black Friday was originally used to represent the day in which retailers returned to profitability many who work [...]

Montgomery Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Montgomery’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 4th at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Village Hall at 200 N. River Street in Montgomery.  This is a free event for the entire community and is hosted jointly by the Village of Montgomery and the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce [...]

Lunch with Santa at Cantigny Park – 12/4

Sunday, December 4 Le Jardin at Cantigny Park (in the Visitors Center) 11 am and 1 pm seatings $15/children (ages 3-12); $23/adults; kids 2 and under free Prices for this exclusive meet-and-greet with Mr. C include tax and gratuity, photo with Santa, balloon-twisting entertainment and a Santa hat for children. See the delicious kid-friendly menu [...]

Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival at Cantigny Park on 12/3

All-new event promises festive fun for the whole family; plus, reservations for Lunch with Santa on December 4 now being accepted WHEATON, IL, November 18, 2011 — Cantigny Park is excited to announce two first-time holiday events in December! • Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival Saturday, December 3 4 pm to 8 pm Free event [...]

Geneva Park District Participates in Annual Giving Trees at the History Center

The Geneva History Center will unveil the 4th Annual Geneva Giving Trees on Friday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. There will be seventeen Christmas trees decorated by various nonprofit groups that serve the Geneva area. The 2011 Geneva Park District Holiday Tree represents a “road to a healthy lifestyle”. The ornaments and garland reflect a [...]