bloom 1st ed. 2011

16Graceland

6Cover Story - DecoratingA Seasonal Room

58WelcomeRelaxation

8Picking TheRight Furniture

46HardwoodFlooring

Features & ContentsCover Story: Making a Great Living Space

A screened-in porch or a three-season room can be an excellent living space that can bridge between the indoors and outside. The cover story features how to turn a screened-in porch or a three-season room into a welcoming space with a few different ideas.

See the story on Page 6

The Fun Stuff: 4 Grocery Giveaway Contest Form

27 Lets Talk Wine

32 Calendar Of Events

33 Calendar Of Events (cont.)

37 Family Meals With Tammy

54 Games Page

56 Games Page (cont.)

57 Business Card Page

59 Coupons

61 Coupons

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Now is the time for organization & planning indoor home improvement projects for the upcoming fall season. Inside this edition of Home & Lifestyles Magazine, we have included articles to give tips and ideas for that task list.

We all have many places to be and little time to get there, so it is important to stay on top of our planning and projects in order for our day-to-day lives to keep running smoothly. Do not forget to spend quality time with your family and take a little time for yourself!

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BellasHome & Garden


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15% OFF Any One ItemOne Coupon Per Customer.




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16 One Topping Pizza $9 (3pm-10pm only)No Limit. Must Present Coupon. One Coupon Per Day, Per Customer.


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H&L

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$5 OFF Any PurchaseOf $25 Or More

Some Exceptions Apply.Not To Be Combined With Any Other Oers.

H&L

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Sign Up For A FREE Class($20 Value)

Limit One Coupon Per Customer. Expires 11-30-2011.

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309-452-22221522 E. College Ave. Normal, IL

10 lbs. Ground Chuck Only $2/lb.Individually Frozen Ready To Go 1 lb. Packages

Coupon Required. Limit One Coupon Per Customer.Not Valid With Other Oers. Expires 11-30-2011.

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