Lifestyles
Fast and fun fix-up for kids' rooms
During these waning weeks of winter, it's the perfect time to add a major dose of personality to your child's bedroom — and do it on a budget. Here's how to dress up a dresser, create a headboard, customize bed linens, and jazz up those tired old walls.
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Heath beds require some soil preparation
Botanical kin sometimes make good garden companions, and such is the case for the heath family.
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THE AMISH COOK: Sugar-cured bacon brings back memories
The sun is shining and it almost seems like spring.
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Columnists
Phil Potempa's From the Farm Eloise Marie Valadez Brian Williams Christine Kraly Jean Starr
- At Home: Get your stuff together, beautifully
- Questions: If the problem with getting organized is not having enough time, why are there so many books on organizing? If people don't have the time to clean up their act and get their stuff together, how on earth do they have the time to read a book about it?
- Feb 8 FROM the FARM: Readers helps sisters eager for Emerson shortbread recipe
- Feb 5 SLICE OF LIFE: Faking it with football
- Feb 5 The long stock-up
- Feb 3 Restaurant Scene: New opening and heart-shaped pizza
- Feb 1 At Home: Mixing it up at home
- Feb 1 FROM the FARM: Reader wants shortbread recipe to cheer sister
- Feb 1 THE AMISH COOK: Verena shares her Apple Dump Cake recipe
- Jan 29 MOM MOMENTS: A mom's biggest fear — public washrooms
- Jan 29 In search of coupons for fresh food
Food
- One-pot dishes are stars at the dinner table
- Whether you're creating a one-pot dish for your sweetheart for Valentine's Day, whipping up one for a cold-weather party or a comforting Sunday meal, it's always a welcome addition to the table.
- Feb 8 FROM the FARM: Readers helps sisters eager for Emerson shortbread recipe
- Feb 8 KITCHEN SPOTLIGHT: Cirque chef balances eclectic menu
- Feb 8 Sesame oil: What it is and how to use it
- Feb 8 Handmade chocolates anyone can do. And quickly.
- Feb 8 A Caesar salad for the chillier months of the year
- Feb 8 An easy, do-ahead mousse your love will love
- Feb 8 Fiber is key to a healthy, delicious winter dinner
- Feb 8 A sweet cocktail with a sassy name
- Feb 8 Foodie Finds
Get Healthy
- Herbal Healer: What is rhatany?
- Its alluring red bloom gracing the mile high atmosphere of South America's mountains, rhatany is valued for the bark covering its roots. The chemicals residing within have been used in dentistry, herbal medicine and to color port wine.
- Feb 7 Dyer mother talks about son's heart defect to comfort others dealing with fears
- Feb 6 LaPorte hospital offers first-aid course
- Feb 6 Weight loss tips from Dr. Sears
- Feb 2 Lifetime risk of heart attack or stroke higher than people think
- Feb 2 Heart attack survivor advocates for heart health
- Feb 2 Exercise your heart just like any other muscle
- Feb 2 Smart food choices can lower your risk for heart disease
- Feb 2 Massaging away the pain gains validation
- Feb 2 Heart Health Fair
Travel
- ONE-TANK TRIPS
- ILLINOIS
Your Family
- Family-Friendly Events in Northwest Indiana
- There's a lot going on in the area for children and families, so check out our Your Family calendar to find out what's going on this week.
Home and Garden
- Heath beds require some soil preparation
- Botanical kin sometimes make good garden companions, and such is the case for the heath family.
- Feb 8 Herbal Healer: What is rhatany?
- Feb 8 Manage your foyer clutter
- Feb 8 Snow shoveling 101: advice and gear
- Feb 8 New Products for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
- Feb 8 Fast and fun fix-up for kids' rooms
- Feb 5 The Importance of a Reasonable Purchase Offer
- Feb 5 Decor tips for huge rooms
- Feb 4 It’s a buyer’s market, but the lending environment is still tough. Here's how to make your case for a loan
- Feb 4 Own your home? If you do, there's a good chance your satisfied with your situation, says a recent homeowner survey
Pets
- Pet of the week
- Payne is an 11-year-old male, domestic shorthair. He is looking to retire to a quiet home with plenty of cozy napping spots. Payne is a nice guy who is mellow and would love to be your couch buddy.
- Feb 4 Pets of the week
- Feb 4 Pet events
- Jan 28 Pets of the week
- Jan 28 Pet briefs
- Jan 28 Pet of the week: Ferrari
- Jan 21 Pet briefs
- Jan 21 Pets of the week
- Jan 21 Pet of the week: Terrance
- Jan 20 What cures your cold can also kill your pet
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