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Online affairs: So easy to slide into, easier still to deny

June 16, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.

Many people have experienced that unexpected Facebook chat popping up under a name they haven't thought about in decades. Sure, a friend request may begin and end with a brief...

You don't need to take exercise classes with a baby; just getting through a day may be exercise enough!

How to exercise while holding baby

August 19, 2019 at 3:20 a.m.

One of the most common questions fitness trainer Sara Haley gets from women who have just had a baby is, "What can I do right away?" Exercise might be the...

Situation: A good friend gives you a regifted present every year. And every year, you seethe silently.
Advice: "Re-gifting is only OK if you tell the other person about it," says etiquette expert Jung Lee. "A true gift is specific to the recipient and what would bring them joy, not merely passing along something you don't like. Perhaps you can have a casual conversation with your re-gifter friend and other friends saying you just read an article about this, and what do they think?"

Holiday gift-giving disasters: A survival guide

April 24, 2019 at 1:09 a.m.

Many things can conjure a Scrooge-like attitude during the holidays. And perhaps no situations carry awkwardness more so than presents. Ah, gifts. Their potential for an ear-to-ear smile is equally...

A neighbor's dog is so much cuter when he remains in his own yard. So how do you complain about a trespassing pooch to its owner?

Social Graces: Talking to a neighbor about a trespassing pet

June 16, 2018 at 11:59 a.m.

Q: Your neighbor's dog keeps coming into your yard. How should you address this with the neighbor? "The resident should approach the owner of the dog, but not when something...

Texting during dinner? Survey shows Chicago’s rude mobile manners

June 16, 2018 at 12:03 p.m.

Well, at least many Chicagoans realize they're being rude when they tap out a text during dinner. The recently released Trends in Consumer Mobility Report from Bank of America surveyed...

Two pieces of grilled coffee cake sandwich house-made cream cheese at Southport Grocery.

Eat This: Southport Grocery’s grilled coffee cake

June 16, 2018 at 12:07 p.m.

Fall brings cravings for a warm, baked treat, something more substantial than a croissant but not as heavy as pie. Southport Grocery and Cafe in Lakeview steps up to the...

Sometimes people don't realize they are wearing too much cologne or after-shave.

How to approach a smelly co-worker

June 16, 2018 at 12:20 p.m.

Q: Is there anything you can do about a smelly co-worker? "Before you say anything, determine what is causing the smell. Is it from food in the person's office, perfume...

One at-home exercise that brings maximum benefit

August 19, 2019 at 3:19 a.m.

Time is more and more valuable. Rarely do we have time for the gym, to buy workout equipment, to push play on a workout video. That made us think: Would...

Winter is no time to slack off on protecting your skin.

Why fall and winter are prime times to pay attention to skin cancer risks

August 19, 2019 at 3:19 a.m.

Blazing heat shouldn't be your reminder to use sunscreen. Summer has slipped away, but fall should also be a prime time to be mindful about sun protection, experts say. Dermatologists...

In an effort to preserve their maiden names, some millennial moms are using it to name their babies.

Millennial moms making their last name a child’s first name

June 16, 2018 at 1:19 p.m.

First name or last, whatever goes on the birth certificate always involves a considerable amount of discussion. Some millennial moms are opting, if they do take their husband's name, to...

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