Cannabidiol or CBD is one of more than 80 cannabinoid compounds found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, it doesn’t produce an intoxicating high. It is booming in popularity because it is legal to mail, possess and consume in all 50 states. Research into the uses and benefits of CBD has only just begun. There is plenty of good news…
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Getting back on your feet isn’t all that easy if you’ve faced challenges that have, in the first place, knocked you off your feet. ‘Getting back on your feet,’ is also a term that might confuse some people. It means different things to different people. For someone with a failing business, it might simply be paying off all those debts…
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Are you a fan of Bill Murray? If so, you’ve probably already seen his hit 1993 movie Groundhog Day. The movie was actually filmed in Woodstock, Illinois so during our tour through McHenry County, Illinois we actually got our very own private Groundhog Day movie set walking tour. About the Movie: A weatherman, Bill Murray, finds himself inexplicably living the…
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James and Sue Hong bought the All Seasons Orchard farm, located in Woodstock Illinois, from the Wilkens Family in 1989. They started by planting their first apple trees which didn’t fair too well. So, James decided to attend Kellogg Apple School at Michigan State University where he learned everything there is to know about the apple industry. A few years…
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Located in scenic McHenry County, Illinois you’ll find Stade’s Farm & Market. It’s the perfect place for farm fresh produce, u-pick fruits and vegetables. They even have a Farmtractions Theme Park for the kids! The owner, Vern Stade, of Stade’s Farm & Market met us upon our arrival. I loved learning more about his farm, which started as a dairy…
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