The Peoria Woman - December 2005

The Peoria Woman
Building Success on Tradition & Quality
Just in time for the holiday season, the owner of Apple's Bakery Northside Market chats with The Peoria Woman about how her passion for cooking started, how her business has changed over the years, how she balances her time, and much more.

Features

Lead Story

Luthy & Green View Team Up For Colorful Project
The collaboration of Luthy Botanical Garden and Green View Companies can only mean one thing: something beautiful is on its way.

Peoria Profile

Alicia Butler: District 150 Board of Education
As president of Peoria's Board of Education, Butler talks about the priorities, challenges, and joys of her position.

Publisher's Note

Leading Women
A common characteristic of leaders is a continuing passion to excel. Women do want it all—or at least be able to choose to do it all. Choose how you’ll improve your quality of life in 2006.

Columns

The Lazy Woman's Guide to Moving
More Bank For Your Buck
The Importance of a Consultation
Holiday Toy Safety
Insuring Your Home-Based Business

Extras

Beating the Holiday Blues

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it?

Does Asthma Affect Your Family?

A common chronic disease of childhood, asthma is the most common cause of school absenteeism.

Resident-Centered Care Makes Facilities Like Home

Excellent facilities strive to put the interests of their residents first and to improve the quality of their lives.