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Jan 151 min readFive Spaces to Store Holiday DecorWhen it comes to holiday decorations, we usually think of the same old places. But, maybe there's a better option! 1. Attic or basement...
Jan 82 min readIt's SO Cold Outside!Yes, yes, we all know....winter is cold. Chicago can be incredibly cold in winter, and more specifically, the snow is coming this week....
Jan 11 min readNew Year's ResolutionsI don't know if you make resolutions for the New Year. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't. It's usually something manageable and...
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