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12 Things That Had an Unexpected Moment in 2020
2020 was a hard year for most, but a few things had their time in the spotlight. Here are the 12 things that had an unexpected cultural moment in 2020.
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Nate Berkus' Tips for Taking the Perfect DIY At-Home Holiday Family Portrait
Designer Nate Berkus says being at home with family is a good time to focus on the little moments that bring us the most joy. He joined LX News to share tips for capturing those moments with DIY holiday portraits.
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A Desk of Their Own to Ease Remote Learning for Kids in Need
As remote schooling swept the nation, parents realized that many kids lacked desks at home
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Here's How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home
We are all used to making hot coffee in the morning, but how about brewing some cold brew? Turns out it’s not very hard. Watch this iced coffee treat get made and then give it a try yourself.
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How HGTV Star Jasmine Roth Went from Corporate America to Renowned Home Renovator
HGTV’s “Help! I Wrecked My House” stars Jasmine Roth, who tells us all about filming her new show while she was pregnant, tackling DIY projects during quarantine and leaving corporate America to pursue her passion of home renovation.
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How to Make an Ice Cream Sandwich, According to an Expert
An ice cream sandwich is one of the best desserts to bite into on a hot summer day, some might say. The handheld treat is indulgent-yet-refreshing and can be customized to your liking. Ice cream can be layered between chocolate chip cookies, chocolate wafer cookies and Oreo cookies. Whichever version you prefer, be sure to celebrate that ice cream sandwich...
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DIY: How to Tap a Watermelon for Fun Summer Cocktails
Executive chef Kristine Subido from Free Rein Restaurant at the St. Jane Hotel shows us an easy way to turn any watermelon into a drink dispenser. Perfect for holding fresh juice or taking your margarita game to a new level. Cheers!
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Master Pet Photography With These Simple Tips
Whether you’re using a DSLR camera or a smartphone, here are some tips to capture wallpaper-worthy images of your furry friend.
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Drag News: The Queens Get Crafty Making DIY Masks
What better way to add some flair to your at-home DIY projects than with some instructions from our Drag News anchors? Drag Queens Lauren Ordair, Chandilier, Ruby Roo, Heidi Haux and Brita Filter share some of their favorite cocktail recipes, fabulous at-home crafts and spill the tea on lighthearted news stories.
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Make Your Fourth of July Extra Special With These Festive DIY Tips
You can still have a small yet patriotic celebration with things you probably already have at home. We invited lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy to share her Instagram worthy DIY tips and fun cocktail ideas for a festive day.
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DIY Tie-Dye: Make These Fun Patterns Perfect for Summer
Ditch your solids for these colorful shirts. TiedyeChi joined ‘Chicago Today’ to teach us how to make our wardrobe a little more vibrant for summer.
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Bubble Snake: DIY Science Experiment to Try at Home
Show your kids how cool science is with this fun and eye-catching experiment. Kate the Chemist joined ‘Chicago Today’ to teach us how to make a ‘bubble snake’ with ingredients you probably already have at home.
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Keep the Kids (and You) Entertained With DIY Puffy Slime
Introduce kids to the science behind this puffy gooey slime. Kate the Chemist takes us on a kid-friendly puffy slime tutorial for all the little scientists to enjoy. If you want to make more DIY science experiments check out her book ‘Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments’.
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Bored at Home? Learn How to ‘Pop'
Professional dancer Dassy Lee shows us how to dance in the “popping” style.
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8-Minute Recipe: Baja Asian-Inspired Spring Rolls
We tried making delicious vegetarian spring rolls inspired by a recipe from “Top Chef” finalist Brian Malarkey of Herb & Wood in San Diego.
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Give It A Try: Making The Perfect Mother's Day Card
Whether or not you’re able to spend Mother’s Day with your family this year, a homemade card is a great way to let Mom know you’re thinking about her. Learn how to make an easy pop-out card for your mom, complete with the perfect Mother’s Day message.
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How to Make a Kentucky Derby Shrimp Boil
The Kentucky Derby may be postponed, but you can still bring the flavors of the derby into your home. Chef James Kent shows us how with this simple shrimp boil recipe.
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Give It A Try: Homemade Pickles
The coronavirus has made getting groceries a little unpredictable, but there’s an easy way to make your veggies last. If you’ve stocked up on too much produce, give canning a try with this easy guide to making homemade pickles.
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Recipe: Easy-to-Make Tie-Dye Oreos
Looking for a fun recipe that both adults and kids can enjoy while stuck inside? Lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy stopped by Chicago Today to share her easy-to-make recipe for Tie-Dye Oreos. Have fun making these eye-catching treats. 1 lb. White Chocolate Gel Food Coloring Oreos (Any cookie will work!) Melt white chocolate until smooth. Divide into a few small bowls….
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DIY: How to Beatbox
Stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic? Professional beatboxer Tom Thum teaches you two basic techniques to help you make a beatboxing tune.