Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Bunny cookies, lamb cakes and "Birds' Nests"—oh my!
Easter may be just a few days away, but there's still time to pick up some goodies for your kids' Easter baskets. The cases and shelves at Lovin Oven Cakery are bursting with everything from Easter-themed sugar cookies, cupcakes and other treats. There are six varieties of Easter sugar cookies, said Jennifer Joel, manager at the Libertyville shop. "We've gone through a couple hundred in the last few days," Joel said, adding that the favorite is the bunny-shaped cookie. There are also "Birds' Nests," which feature chow mien noodles covered in chocolate and shaped to look like a bird's nest. The nests are filled with blue candy eggs. "That's the good thing about (Lovin Oven)—there are so many things to look at," said Joel. Customers can also…
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Do you like to buy flowers as an Easter dinner centerpiece?
When it comes to Easter dinner, do you like to have a beautiful, floral centerpiece? According to Jan Buss, owner of Buss Flower Shop in downtown Libertyville, there are certain flowers that scream spring. If you're going to put together a centerpiece, Buss recommends tulips, hydrangeas, French spray roses, orchids and Casablanca lilies. Flower Care And just how should you care for those flowers? "The secret is to buy fresh flowers," said Buss. Flowers like clean, fresh water, she said, and that water should be changed every three days. The water should be filled to the top of the vase, Buss added, because flowers "drink from the full stem." Buss said it's also important to make sure there is no greenery, including leaves, in the water. …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Need a sweet treat?
When you're filling your child's Easter basket, which candies do you usually reach for? Perhaps you toss in a handful of jelly beans, or maybe some Peeps. In Pam Lockowitz's opinion, "there's something about solid chocolate bunnies." Lockowitz, manager of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, said the shop's chocolate bunnies are a favorite every Easter. Rocky Mountain offers solid chocolate bunnies in all sizes, including a 23-pound behemoth that sells for $295. "We had someone buy a 34-pound (chocolate) Santa," said Lockowitz. Aside from the chocolate bunnies, Lockowitz said people stop in to pick up cream-filled eggs to give away as gifts. There will also be specialty caramel apples added to the shop's already-popular array. Rocky Mountain …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Plan out your vacation days for 2013, and get ready so the major holidays don't sneak up on you.
Do you need to request your 2013 vacation days at work? Or maybe you just want to know when the kids have days off from school. Here's a quick guide to when holidays fall in 2013: Martin Luther King Day—Monday, Jan. 21 is the date your child will get a holiday in local school districts. Super Bowl—Sunday, Feb. 3, according to cbssports.com, so plan your party now. Chinese New Year—Sunday, Feb. 10, according to about.com. Mardi Gras—Tuesday, Feb. 12, according to mardigras.com, which says parades will start in New Orleans Jan. 19, but be suspended Jan. 28 to Feb. 5 due to the Super Bowl, which takes place, as noted, Feb. 3. Valentines Day—is a Thursday, Feb. 14. Should you celebrate on Thursday or make a weekend of it? You decide. …
Saturday, April 7, 2012
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Friday, April 6, 2012
There are plenty of seasonal opportunities scheduled in your neighborhood.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
HealthCastle.com tells us what Easter chocolates are best for our kids, and which varieties are the worst.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Easter is almost here, and for many Libertyville-area kids, that also means a visit from the Easter Bunny. Before filling your child’s basket this year, brush up on some important health facts about chocolate eggs and other candies. According to dietitan Gloria Tsang, founder of HealthCastle.com, choosing the right chocolate for your child is an important Easter decision. "Many big brands produce chocolate eggs specifically for the Easter season," Tsang said. "Since parents are buying products they don't buy the rest of the year, they may not have checked out the ingredients of each product." Here are HealthCastle.com's top items to watch for when buying chocolate eggs: A smart and healthier idea is to purchase your child’s Easter …
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
There are plenty of seasonal opportunities scheduled in your neighborhood.
Looking for the closest Easter egg hunt or a restaurant serving Easter brunch? You may even get a glimpse of the Easter Bunny himself at area events. Libertyville Bunny Brunches and Easter Brunch at Lambs Farm On April 6 and 7, The Easter Bunny hops to Lambs Farm to visit with the area boys and girls. Enjoy a delicious buffet and wonderful holiday activities, including a picture with the Bunny himself. Please call the Country Inn Restaurant at 847.362.5050 to make your reservations. Seatings are 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and noon. $15.95, $7.95 for children 23 months and younger with activities. On April 8, The Lambs Farm Easter Brunch is tradition for many families. The brunch features hand-carved meats, breakfast favorites, fresh fruits and …
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11:03 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Pam runs a terrific shop at Rocky Mountain! Their chocolate is the best. more ›