Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, now they are open and wrapping paper is everywhere! Merry Christmas!
If your family room is anything like mine, it's probably full of tissue paper and bows and the last remnants of wrapping paper torn from presents that were ever-so carefully piled beneath the tree. Hopefully everyone is in good cheer on this beautiful, non-white Christmas, day and enjoying time with family and friends. We want to know though: what is your favorite part of Christmas? Is it something you got this year, like a new iPhone 5, sweater or pony? Or is your favorite gift something that can't necessarily be wrapped up and placed under a tree? Is it spending time with your family? Eating cookies? Caroling? Let us know in the comments. And have a very merry Christmas.
Friday, December 21, 2012
A step-by-step guide on how to make your own elegant additions to the Christmas tree, and avoid expensive manufactured ornaments.
This past holiday season, I set out to look for new decorations for my Christmas tree. My living room was newly decorated with items from Thailand, accented with warm blues, greens, and browns. I hoped to find ornaments that would compliment the color additions to my home. Unfortunately, most of the holiday decorations were bright green, red, and white, and none of them matched my decor. I eventually discovered a glass ornament stand on the upper-level of the mall filled with a spectrum of swirling tones in warm rich colors. I selected a few that I loved the most and checked the price tags - $35 each! Disappointed but not defeated, I sought out a less expensive way to decorate my tree and still keep a sophisticated look. Using a little bit…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Sclarey, who provided the winning punchline to last week's Doctor and Bear comic: Whew!?! Its only terminal cancer. I thought you were gonna tell…
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Is your organization hosting a holiday fundraiser? Coat drive? Christmas party? Share it with Patch in just a few easy steps!
With the holiday season upon us, there are plenty of local events happening. From coat drives and food pantry collections, to organizing a group of carolers or throwing a community holiday party, there's tons to do in the Lincoln-Way area. It's just up to you to make sure everyone knows about it. Posting an event on Patch is easy and will let you spread that seasonal joy. Simply watch the above video and follow the steps. It's that easy. To create an event right now, click here. If you have any questions, let us know. Note: Events must adhere to Patch's terms of use. This article was written by Patch editor Natalie Stevens.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The New Lenox-based Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club brings generations of train lovers together.
Miniature train collectors and enthusiast from throughout the Chicago area crowded Saturday into the Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club open house in New Lenox. The 5,000-square-foot club facility was certainly decked out for Christmas, meaning plenty of miniature trains were circling Christmas trees and looping their way through a complicated system of modular layouts. The Polar Express huffed its way along tracks right along with Thomas the Train and authentic looking Santa Fe freight trains, Alco chuggers and passenger trains out of the yards of New York Central and Penn Central stations. Club President Herb Koch said he is as excited today as he was when he first laid eyes on a miniature train. "I got my first train when I was 6 …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Jodi Klusacek, an officer with the Oak Forest Green Steps Commission and distributor of eco-friendly Shaklee products, shows how you can turn old tin canisters and empty mason jars into new holiday keepsakes in a Patch video.
The idea of going green for the holidays is one Oak Forest Green Steps Commission officer Jodi Klusacek embraced long ago. She now shares green tips and healthy lifestyle choices regularly on her Nature's Resources Facebook page. And she shares a couple of tips here in a Patch video to help you prepare of the holidays. Why not turn an old tin canister into a Christmas gift box? Or illuminate a bathroom with a scented mason jar light?
Thursday, November 1, 2012
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your "true love" all the gifts in the 12 Day of Christmas . 12.9 billion hours, $447 billion How many hours Americans were expected to spend shopping, wrapping and returning gifts last year. That was about 42 hours and $688.87 per person. Get your postman/postwoman a gift According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest card-sending occasion . Nearly 1.5 billion cards are sent to friends and family every Christmas Season. (That's actually down 400 million cards since 2004.) $983 million The value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from …
Monday, December 26, 2011
A quirk of the calendar means government offices and some local businesses will be closed Dec. 26. We tell you which ones.
- HOLIDAY GUIDE
- Joe Vince
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Because Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, today is the observed Christmas holiday for government offices and most businesses. This means Monday might not necessarily be business as usual. Check our list before you head out on your errands. Call ahead before you visit locally owned stores or restaurants. Some, like Etc. Stores Inc., will be closed. Others, like Briosa Boutique, Lil Surprises and This and That Gifts, will be open regular hours. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT FRANKFORT BUSINESSES. Leave reviews of your favorite local shops and restaurants in our Patch Places directory. *Note about Metra: The regular Saturday schedule will be in effect Dec. 31, with the exception of trains departing after midnight on that day. Trains will …
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Briosa Boutique
22 S White St, Frankfort, IL
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Buffalo Wild Wings
20596 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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United States Post Office
21201 S Elsner Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery
3 W Nebraska St, Frankfort, IL
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Enrico's
21027 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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KidsWork Children's Museum
11 N White St, Frankfort, IL
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Kohl's
11055 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL
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Dominick's
19965 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Jewel Osco
21152 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Starbucks Coffee
605-607 N la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Etc. Stores Inc.
19806 S Harlem Ave, Frankfort, IL
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Lil Surprises
22 Ash St, Frankfort, IL
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Village of Frankfort Administration Building
432 W Nebraska St, Frankfort, IL
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Frankfort Square Park District
7540 W Braemar Ln, Frankfort, IL
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Frankfort Township Municipal Complex
11000 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL
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TCF Bank
352 N la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Frankfort Public Library
21119 Pfeiffer Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
The Frankfort bar will open at 5 p.m. for the Bears-Packers game.
- HOLIDAY GUIDE
- Joe Vince
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Didn't get that 52-inch HD TV for Christmas? But still want to see the Bears-Packers game on a big screen? Don't worry, you still have an option: The Wild Rover will be open at 5 p.m. for the game. Christmas is already stressful, and this is a way for people to come out and relax, said Jack Dillon, co-owner of The Wild Rover. READ: Predict the Score of the Bears-Packers Christmas Showdown The bar, which will be the only one open Christmas Day, also will be holding a raffle for Bulls tickets during the game. The game kicks off at 7:20 p.m. Sunday. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE WILD ROVER? Tell us and other readers by writing a review in the Patch Places business directory.
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The Wild Rover
20535 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Blake Laughton wins a $50 gift card to Jewel-Osco for his patchwork Christmas sweater.
- HOLIDAY GUIDE
- Joe Vince
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
I have to say, it wasn't easy picking the craziest, most outrageous Christmas sweater of those that were submitted. But the patchwork ensemble of Blake Laughton (the guy wearing the Santa hat) took the cake this year. Not only does the sweater have an outlandish design, but it's a wee bit too small. Plus, the faux braids help the look. "I'm just glad someone has finally recognized it," Laughton said. He's won a $50 gift card to Jewel-Osco for his participation. I've also included some other sweaters that almost made the cut in our photo gallery. Thanks to everyone who entered, and merry Christmas! WANT MORE CHRISTMAS STORIES? Check out our 2011 Holiday Guide.
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Jewel Osco
21152 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Maureen
8:11 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas is about family and traditions for me, spending time with loved ones, whether they be family or firends, near or far. It is the day we honor the birth of our Lord and remember HE is the reason for the season. It means giving, not only in the form of presents, but gifts from the heart. This year for me it also includes a new tradition of lighting a candle and letting it burn all day and … more ›