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Green with Envy

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With money tight, your kids may not get the toys and electronics their friends get. Here are some common sense steps to help them handle the disappointment.
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Extreme Christmas decorations

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19-year-old Zach Gebis programs a light show that encompasses his entire house - and attracts visitors from all over Chicago.
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3 kid-friendly malls

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Sometimes you just have to take the kids to the mall. Coats, bags and crowds can be a hassle, but some places make shopping...
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Easy elegance at Carlucci

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Carlucci in Downers Grove is fit for a family night and a date night.
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The CSO for kids

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Alena Murguia took her sons to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's kid series, with lunch included.
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Get conversations started with Chat Mats

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Chat Mats ask some intriguing questions that kids can answer and discuss at their own level. Check 'em out for a great stocking stuffer or party idea.
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Deerfield mom bringing back Barbie fashions

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Leaving the fashion industry for motherhood, Pamela Thompson turns to making clothes for her favorite childhood doll.
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The HPV vaccine

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When preventing disease runs into political misinformation.
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Sugar overload?

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Christine Palumbo explores healthier ways to help kids get their sweet.
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ChromaGen lenses help some reading disorders

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9-year-old Steven has seen a world of difference since getting his new glasses.
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