Bloom Archives
Author: lynae
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A Cloth Diaper Program Saves Money and Landfill
BY JANET MANDELSTAM The young mothers at Bloomington’s First United Church realized that “we have quite a few families at the church whose kids…
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Sleep Apnea: Do You Have It? What to Do If You Do
BY JENNIFER RICHLER You get a full seven or eight hours sleep, but you feel tired the next day. Your partner swears you often…
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Restless Minds: A Support Group for Combat Vets
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC In July 2003, when most high school graduates were enjoying their summer vacation, Chris Snell was at Parris Island, South Carolina,…
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Are You a Food Addict? Overeaters Anonymous Can Help
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS For most addictions, treatment involves cutting out the behavior completely, whether the problem is alcohol abuse, drug use, or gambling. But…
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Bloomington Cooking School: Learn from the Pros
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS If you’ve always wanted to master Tuscan cuisine or bake a perfect loaf of bread, the Bloomington Cooking School can teach…
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Best Bites
Food Editor Christine Barbour describes ten of her best foodie moments of the past five years. Bloomington is a great place to eat, a…
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Vintage + Vogue + Goodwill=A New Kind of Boutique
BY PAMELA KEECH You may have heard about a new clothing boutique on East Kirkwood called Vintage Vogue by GW, but did you know…
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Lit Knits: A B-town Online Co. Selling Literary-Inspired Knitware (See Photo Gallery)
BY MOLLY JOHNSON Laura Sparks admits to being something of a yarn hoarder. Baskets of blues and yellows, cotton and wool, spill into five…
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American Futons: Shop Local and Handmade
BY NANCY HILLER Although American Futons has been in business at 105 S. Walnut only since December 2010, the company, which sells handmade futons,…