Real Life

You Know You’re In Quarantine When…

May 3, 2020

You binge-watched Tiger King. You’ve rearranged and cleaned your bedroom, family room and dining room a bunch of times. All of your drawers have been cleaned, washed and organized. You started journaling again. You started working out again. You downloaded TikTok on your phone and have started to browse videos. You’ve contemplated making your own TikTok […]

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Maria had to cancel her dream wedding due to COVID-19 — instead, she got married at home

April 28, 2020

Maria and Brandon Seveska of Lake Zurich were supposed to get married on April 4, 2020 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Skokie. Unfortunately, the couple had to cancel their wedding due to COVID-19. Instead of cancelling their wedding altogether, Maria and Brandon decided to get married at home with their friends and family. Describe the […]

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EASY 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies to Make During a Quarantine

April 17, 2020

Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 egg until smooth. Scoop the dough onto a parchment or lined baking sheet. (Roll into 1″ balls with your hands, if you do not have a scoop.) Press down […]

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True Life: I Can’t See My Nurse Boyfriend due to COVID-19

April 17, 2020

In December, my boyfriend Dan told me that there was a bad virus going around China. Like most Americans, I wasn’t really worried at the time. I figured it was something happening in China and it was hardly a threat to me and my family. “Should I be worried?” I finally asked him one day as I […]

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Make Your Own Whipped Coffee

April 15, 2020

During this quarantine, it seems as if whipped coffee has become the newest craze. Make your very own whipped coffee while you’re at home! Ingredients for 1 serving 2 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder milk, to serve ice, to serve Preparation Add the hot water, sugar, and instant coffee to a bowl. Either hand whisk […]

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20 Fun Activities to Do At Home

March 20, 2020

Bust Out the Art Projects— Color, paint, do a craft with your kiddos, or doodle in a notebook. Doing anything creative will keep your mind happy and busy. FaceTime a Friend — Call up that friend that you haven’t talked to in a few months or check in on a relative. Calling others will help your […]

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Yummy Smoothies to Make from Home

March 20, 2020

1. Banana Blend 2 bananas, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 2. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 3. Strawberry Shortcake Blend 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1 […]

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What’s Your Favorite Olympic Sport? #Rio2016 #Olympics2016

August 11, 2016

What’s your favorite Olympic sport? We asked Emme readers and here’s what they said: Gymnastics Beach Volleyball/ Swimming Track They also picked… Basketball Golf Fencing Diving Rowing Tennis

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Fast, Easy and Delicious Back-to-School Recipes

August 11, 2016

You had a long day at work and your kids are exhausted from their school day. You’re helping them finish their homework at the kitchen table and realize that it’s 5:00 p.m. Crap, it’s dinner time! Here are some easy and delicious snacks and recipes for busy parents, students and people! Sliders Ingredients Butter or Hawaiian Rolls […]

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Chicagoland St. Joseph Day Tables

March 3, 2016

March 13 Immaculate Conception Church Elmhurst 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations Accepted *** Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Melrose Park 1:30 Table $10 Donation *** St. Celestine Church Elmwood Park Noon to 2 p.m. Donations Accepted *** St. Vincent Ferrer River Forest *** St. Zachary Church Des Plaines 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]

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