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May 2020

Jade and Trubs: An Unlikely Love Story

May 06, 2020 ● By Carol Novello

Mutual Rescue shares compelling, true stories that demonstrate that when people adopt animals, their own lives can be dramatically transformed in positive and often unexpected ways.

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Local Plant Sales Get Creative to Support Gardeners

May 01, 2020

Many Chicago area spring plant sales are still on schedule, but have moved online for ordering, with social distanced delivery and curbside pick-up options. Plant sales are a great way to support local nonprofits, get sustainable native plants and stay healthy with vegetable plants for your garden.

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Colorful Migrant Warblers Share Special Relationships with Native Plants

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

May is peak time for birdwatchers and nature lovers to hear and see about 30 species of warblers as they migrate through the Chicago region. Birdwatching is a fun, eco-friendly way to enjoy nature and get outside while staying at home.

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This is the Year to Start Growing Food at Home

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Lisa Hilgenberg

Here’s how to economize and capitalize with two practical DIY gardening projects to ensure good, healthy food. Growing your own food is great for your health and wellness, and your pocketbook.

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Cooking to Reduce Inflammation

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

The foods we eat can either be fuel on the fire or calming to an already inflamed gut.

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Super Immunity Elixir

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Irina Ra

Healthy Immunity Boosting Recipe

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Plant-based, Dripping, Juicy, Chicago-Style Italian "Beef"

Apr 30, 2020

Need another recipe to wow your meat-eating friends? Oh, we’ve got you! Why have Italian beef when you can have plant-based, vegan, Italian beef? Exactly.

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Shifting Mindset Shifts Our Mood

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Briana Bragg

Briana Bragg, founder of Vacation of the Mind, shares tips to cope with stress and problems in a healthy way for the mind and body.

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Trying Times

Apr 30, 2020

Even though teens are sometimes perceived as self-absorbed, we definitely understand the severity of this pandemic.

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Holistic Self-Care During a Crisis

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson

Favorite tools for taking care of ourselves during this crisis from leading holistic professionals in our area.

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SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM: Five Must-Have Immune Support Agents

Apr 30, 2020

The natural world is filled with immune supporting botanicals that can recharge the immune system and boost the body’s natural defenses against environmental toxins.

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Midewin At Home: #AllInIllinois

Apr 30, 2020

Take advantage of free informational webinars on topics of natural resources and conservation.

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Time to Dance at Home

Apr 30, 2020

Free weekly ballet and modern dance classes via Zoom for ages 50 and older.

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Advanced Allergy Treatments Available on Saturdays

Apr 30, 2020

Holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system for allergy sufferers.

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Mark Drugs is Open During COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 30, 2020

Since 1990, Mark Drugs has been providing compounded tailored prescriptions, for both people and animals, along with medical equipment, nutritional services and more.

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