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- The Logistics of Santa 12-14-09
By Whitney Ever since my husband and I had a gas fireplace insert installed in our living room, I have wondered how I would explain Santa’s arrival. You see, the fireplace insert is completely enclosed, and we view the fire through glass and a metal screen. There is no opening out of which a jolly bearded [...]
- Fake evergreens are truly ever green 12-11-09
By Whitney Announcement: My family has made the leap into the world of fake Christmas trees. The benefits are environmental (less cut down trees), financial (no need to buy a new tree each year), and of course, safety (less flammable). I’m not totally convinced on the aesthetics of the situation yet, but the deed is done. Indulge [...]
- Ready for winter? 12-09-09
By Heather Before nasty ice dams form in your gutters, take a few minutes to learn about prepping your house for the cold. Back in September, I wrote a fall cleaning checklist, and now we’re here to demonstrate how the tasks are done. Whitney and I climbed up a ladder or two to clean gutters and change [...]
- Chicago tree is lit up, safely 12-07-09
by Heather Joining Mayor Daley and Santa Claus right before Thanksgiving, Bonnie Hunt hosted and celebrated an early Christmas by lighting up the city’s tree. Chicago’s annual tree-lighting ceremony was held at Daley Plaza. This year, a 55-foot tree was donated to the festivities. 55 feet may sound like a lot — and it sure wouldn’t fit through [...]
