Help me, Dr. Hughes! Decode His Christmas Party Personality

December 1, 2014
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this website and the comments from Dr. Hughes are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. The information presented is not a substitute for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment. You are advised to seek professional medical and psychological help as necessary. Although the holidays are meaningful […]

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The Love Expert Answers YOUR Holiday Romance Questions

December 1, 2014
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This time of year, is it more romantic to stay in and watch a movie or go see a movie?  Definitely stay in and watch a movie.  In a movie theater, you have to stay quiet and watch the movie.  At home, you’re able to talk, cuddle, kiss, and be “alone.” I have a new […]

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John and Melissa’s First Thanksgiving is Here! But, They will Learn that Thanksgiving is More Than Just Turkey and Stuffing By Learning a Family Secret

November 24, 2014
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“Honey!  I need help with the turkey!”  I shouted as John watched football in the other room. I was hosting Thanksgiving.  My family and John’s family were nestled in my apartment.  It was hot, stuffy, and I was already exhausted. “Coming!”  John rushed into the kitchen and helped me pull the bird out of the […]

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DIY This Thanksgiving: Healthy Pumpkin Spice Creamer

November 23, 2014
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Ingredients 2 cups Silk Soymilk 2 tablespoons organic pumpkin puree 4 Medjool dates (soaked and skinned) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon vanilla pinch of salt 2 tablespoons coconut oil Directions 1. Pulverize all ingredients in a high-speed blender until completely liquified. 2. […]

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Watch Your Calories This Pie Season

November 16, 2014
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After a large, Thankgiving dinner, a hefty piece of pie hits the spot.  But, be weary of the calorie bombs that they can be!  Watch your calories with this chart this holiday season: Cheesecake 256.8 Calories Apple Pie 296.3 Calories Banana Pie 230.9 Calories Blueberry Pie 290 Calories Cherry Pie 304.2 Calories Chocolate Creme 301 […]

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Out For Hours Continues to Rock to the Top

November 15, 2014
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Where did all of you grow up and go to school? Frank–  I grew up in Riverside.  I went to Riverside Brookfield High School.  I went to ISU and I graduated in 2002.  And then I headed back this way! Chris—I am a Riverside Brookfield High School graduate.  I went to Purdue University. Adam—I went […]

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Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Amber Marchese: “I truly believe that God works in mysterious ways when He puts (obstacles) in your path.”

November 12, 2014
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How did you get cast for Real Housewives of New Jersey? They approached me!  I was doing a lot of acting jobs.  I just had my name out there, and I was friends with Melissa.  I think [producers] were doing a little research, and they approached me.  It was a whirlwind after that.  It went […]

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Did you know…? #VeteransDay

November 11, 2014
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Did you know…? There are 22 million war veterans in the United States Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day Alvin J. King first proposed that Armistice Day be renamed Veterans Day Veterans Day officially acquired its current name in 1954 The Poppy flower is a symbol of Veterans Day Abraham Lincoln said:  “To […]

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The Sandwich King’s Jeff Mauro: Chicago Kid to Food Network Star

November 10, 2014
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Where did you grow up and go to school? I was born in Chicago, and grew up in Galewood. I attended St. Vincent’s.  My family moved to River Forest, and I attended Oak Park River Forest High School.  If you want to be a performer in the arts, OPRF is a great school. Where did […]

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Enjoy a Thanksgiving Cocktail: Hard Cider Sangria

November 5, 2014
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1 cup quartered and thinly sliced unpeeled green, yellow and red apples 1 navel orange—quartered and thinly sliced crosswise 1 cup apple juice, chilled 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup apple brandy One 22-ounce bottle hard apple cider, chilled Ice In a pitcher, combine the apples with the orange, apple juice, lemon juice and […]

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