This is to say THANK YOU to Millie and all the volunteers that help out through the year helping out those in need. Millie  has been helping folks around here for 13 years now. When I first came here I didnt have anything going on. No job  No income. But I did have FOOD, and

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Hope everyone has a joyous and wonderful Thanksgiving day Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Words have never been able to truly express the countless emotions we all feel. This atrocity will ALWAYS be remembered as will our sorrow  to those lost and their loved ones. And our gratitude and thanks to ALL of those people who risked life and limb to help… Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend

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Chicago has some amazing museums so why not spend summer break exploring all that they have to offer? Admission can get expensive, so here’s a list of days that local museums, zoos, and gardens offer free admission. Please keep in mind that most free days only apply to Illinois residents with valid identification and only apply

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Just a reminder that this Sunday, March 8th, Daylight Savings Time begins!  Don’t forget to spring forward at 2:00 am and turn you clocks ahead an hour! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

As promised, here is the garden idea recycling plastic bottles.  This project is #1 on my list for this spring and I can’t wait to do it!  Here is the list of what you need: 2 or 3 same-size plastic soda bottles Waterproof permanent adhesive Gloss spray paint for plastics Small scrap of Styrofoam block

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