Anyone who has driven by the Vernon Hills Hawthorn Mall recently can see big changes are in store (no pun intended). But how did it all start? From millionaire farmers to small scrappy towns, there’s a surprisingly rich history prior to the arrival of the mall in early 1970’s. During the late 19th and early…
Libertyville has been home to many Lake County firsts, but did you know it was the first county seat? Through a series of events, including but not limited to surreptitious petitioning and a rather bitter political feud, Libertyville went from a small but upcoming village to county seat, then back to a village. Arriving in…
Looking for a way to take a few strokes off your game without having to make the hike out to the green? Well, today’s Workshop@home project has got you covered! Today I’ll be showing you how to make your very own backyard chip shot golf game, courtesy of the craft blog addicted2diy. Materials List Downloadable…
Today’s Workshop@home project is possibly one of the most delicious deserts you may never have heard of, an Ube Cake! Ube Cakes are a traditional Filipino chiffon cake made from ube (a type of yam) and know for its striking purple color! So let’s get started with this tasty recipe, courtesy of Woman Scribbles.. Ingredients…
Looking for a heartfelt, homemade gift for father’s day? Well, look no further than this easy-to-make paperweight I found on a craft blog I frequent, that will remind him every day how much he “rocks”! He’ll love it for the work you put into it as well as the horrible pun it embodies! Materials List…
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