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Clothes hit a home run, double your bling, your closet's vacation and one fabulous Mother's Day idea. Read more...

Overscheduled family? Cooking skills a little rusty? There are always excuses not to cook. Bust 'em. Read more...

Census forms and television shows like NBC’s “Who do you think you are?” has prompted my family to re-examine our origins. Read more...

It's inching toward summer in Chicago, a season with its own unique set of risks, including sun, pools and hot cars. Read more...