Bloom Archives
Home & Family
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How to Extend the Life of â¨Appliances and Save Money
BY DALE BURG Making a little extra effort to take care of your major appliances can extend their lives significantly and save you money.…
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Growing Vegetables and Fighting Fires Go Hand in Hand
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC There are few among us who, at some point in childhood, didnât proclaim a desire to be firefighters when we grew…
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Matt Press: â¨Advocate of New Urbanism
BY HANS IBOLD Watch out for Matt Press on the B-Line Trail. The Bloomington developer could be standing still, obstructing traffic. Heâs not assessing…
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âHot Spotsâ Where Kids Can Play Inside All Winter
BY JOELLAN MUYSKENS-CHANG Running, jumping, swinging, and skipping arenât activities found only at parks and playgrounds. Several indoor Bloomington âhot spotsâ provide respite from…
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16 Tips on How to Host A âGreenâ Holiday Party
by Dale Burg Here are 16 tips for eco-friendly entertaining: 1. Use a website that helps you design and send invites, and even track RSVPs.…
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If Youâve Been Naughty, Look OutâThe Krampus Are Coming
BY BRIDGETT HENWOOD Krampus are invading Bloomington this holiday season to instill the fear of being naughty. Originating in Austria, Krampus (pronounced krom-POOS) are…
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Why Live Trees Are Better Than Pink and Purple Ones
BY DALE BURG I never ever thought Iâd ever see A pink or purple Christmas tree. For such a tree to look its best,…
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David Weigand Presents A Little Magic for Little Kids
BY CARMEN SIERING David Weigand would never compare himself to Houdini. In fact, he goes to great lengths to distance himself from well-known magicians,…
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A Preschool Where the Kids Learn in Spanish and French
BY LIBBY PETERSON Many parents have found that choosing the right education for their children can be exasperating. For Daniel and Sierra Roussos, who…