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Illumination:Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum celebrates 10th Year!
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Holiday Traditions: Animal Sponsorship Teaches Compassion
When my daughters were little, I talked to them about what compassion means, how to be compassionate, and…
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Family Traditions: Making Our Own Hanukkah Candles
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Hi! I'm Brigette and I'm the Macaroni Kid Publisher for the Yorkville - Geneva - St. Charles area. I'm a mom of two beautiful foster/adopted daughters, the General Manager of an environmental consulting firm, a wife to the love of my life, an aunt to some amazing nephews & nieces (ranging in age from 12-30) and friend to some really awesome people that help make my life great. I look forward to getting to know all of you better! Brigette
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