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Christmas Traditions Explained

December 2, 2013

Santa Claus Before Christianity, Germanic people celebrated a midwinter event called a Yule. Supernatural events were have said to occur including ghosts in the sky. The Germanic people said that the god Odin created these happenings. Odin was supposed to have a long white beard and a gray horse. (This was later changed to reindeer.) […]

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Get Glam with Christmas Makeup Trends

December 1, 2013

It’s Christmastime! Not only is this a time of year to celebrate the birth of Christ, but it’s also a time to look and feel fabulous! So, the right makeup is a must! Makeup artist Nicole Sellers gave us the low down. Eyes: According to Sellers, the darker the eye, the better. During the […]

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Kissing in the Snow: John and Melissa’s Christmas Love Story

December 1, 2013

It was the day before Christmas Eve, and I was doing my Christmas shopping at Macy’s in downtown Chicago. Talk about last minute! My arms ached from carrying around all of my packages and bags. I had finally finished after a whopping nine hours of shopping. I vowed to never wait until last minute again! […]

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Why Do We Celebrate Thanksgiving?

November 25, 2013

In England, some people did not like the way King Henry ran his Anglican church. These people separated themselves from him, and were persecuted, so they wanted to leave England. They wanted to journey to America, where they could practice their Christian faith freely. They were called Pilgrims, because they journeyed for a religious purpose. […]

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How Well Do You Know Your Turkey?

November 25, 2013

The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds. The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds — about the size of a large dog. The five most popular ways to serve leftover turkey is as a sandwich, in stew, chili or soup, casseroles and as a burger. Turkey has more protein […]

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Order Butterbeer Frappucinos at Starbucks, Muggles!

November 24, 2013

Remember reading Harry Potter books and wishing you could take a sip of butterbeer? They were those warm, caramel-y, sweet beverages that Harry and company used to drink at Hogwarts. Yum! Well, now you can… you can order your very own butterbeer frappucino at Starbucks! Now before you get too excited, there really isn’t an […]

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I’m Ready for My Close-Up!

November 20, 2013

Whether it’s for a professional headshot or just for fun, a photo shoot requires different makeup and application than what is used every day. Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas Regional Manager of Beauty and Retail says, “We have had requests from clients getting corporate headshots, engagement photos, or family portraits taken. And this is ideal […]

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Treat Guests to a Thanksgiving Cocktail

November 19, 2013

Apple-Pie Spiced Cider 1 1/4 quarts apple cider 3 tablespoons firmly packed light-brown sugar 7 whole cinnamon sticks, (6 sticks for garnish) 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Ground cloves Freshly grated nutmeg Salt 1/2 cup Calvados, or other brandy (optional) Directions In a medium saucepan, whisk together cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a […]

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Hot New Artist Alexa Ferr Takes the Music World By Storm

November 19, 2013

Singer, dancer, actor… what can’t Alexa Ferr do? Ferr first gained recognition in the biz with her first single, “Fell” featuring Mathew “M dot” Finely. Does he sound familiar? Most people know him for his role on Disney Channel’s Camp Rock 2. Ferr’s first debut EP Lipstick In The Glass has been produced by The […]

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Warby Parker Winter Collection

November 17, 2013

Warby Parker Winter Collection Whether you’re making a snow man, going on a coffee run, or ice skating with pals, a great pair of glasses is essential. Warby Parker’s Winter collection has just what you need. They describe their glasses as rustic meets modern: “Six new shapes in five new colors, including two custom two-toned […]

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