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| Stories By Julie Merar |
What's in a name? How to choose the right style of yoga for you
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald correspondent
Posted 3/30/2009
While the word "yoga" may conjure up images of twisting around on floor mats and breathing deeply, this ancient practice really is more than just sitting cross-legged and meditating. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald correspondent
Posted 3/30/2009
While the word "yoga" may conjure up images of twisting around on floor mats and breathing deeply, this ancient practice really is more than just sitting cross-legged and meditating. FULL STORY
Be wary of the warning signs that you're getting dumped
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/18/2009
One moment you are holding hands and gazing into each others eyes - the next thing you know you are on the receiving end of the, "It's not you, it's me" conversation. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/18/2009
One moment you are holding hands and gazing into each others eyes - the next thing you know you are on the receiving end of the, "It's not you, it's me" conversation. FULL STORY
A weekend Valentine's Day? Ho-hum is out
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/11/2009
Valentine's Day has certain expectations - flowers, chocolates, swanky dinner and maybe a trinket or two. YAWN! These holiday traditions are not without their merit, but they have become monotonous and predictable, kind of like your dog licking your face at 5:12 a.m. every morning to be walked. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/11/2009
Valentine's Day has certain expectations - flowers, chocolates, swanky dinner and maybe a trinket or two. YAWN! These holiday traditions are not without their merit, but they have become monotonous and predictable, kind of like your dog licking your face at 5:12 a.m. every morning to be walked. FULL STORY
Celebrate your sweetie and the planet with a green Valentine's Day
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
Everyone knows that you cannot buy love. Still, it is never a good idea to show up empty-handed on Valentine's Day. For many, V Day may bring to mind mass-produced, commercialized paper cards, candy or even expensive goodies. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
Everyone knows that you cannot buy love. Still, it is never a good idea to show up empty-handed on Valentine's Day. For many, V Day may bring to mind mass-produced, commercialized paper cards, candy or even expensive goodies. FULL STORY
Top places to sled in the 'burbs (and how to warm up afterward)
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/30/2009
It is wintertime. The ground is covered in white (OK, gray) powder. While some people have longings to whisk their lover away to a little chalet where they can slap sticks on their feet and sail down a hill, you have no such desires (or maybe finances). FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/30/2009
It is wintertime. The ground is covered in white (OK, gray) powder. While some people have longings to whisk their lover away to a little chalet where they can slap sticks on their feet and sail down a hill, you have no such desires (or maybe finances). FULL STORY
Super-size that dinner-and-a-movie date -- to the iMax
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/14/2009
When it is cold out, there is one activity that is a staple in dating entertainment - the picture show. It is a standard, an oldie but goody, that is as reliable as the sun setting. Yet that reliability can also be a bit humdrum. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/14/2009
When it is cold out, there is one activity that is a staple in dating entertainment - the picture show. It is a standard, an oldie but goody, that is as reliable as the sun setting. Yet that reliability can also be a bit humdrum. FULL STORY
Community college just the place to meet new people
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/9/2009
If your New Year's resolution can be thrown under the "self-improvement" heading, do not sweat it. Meet Mr. or Ms. Right while filling your NYR requirements. Take some fun classes at your local community college. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/9/2009
If your New Year's resolution can be thrown under the "self-improvement" heading, do not sweat it. Meet Mr. or Ms. Right while filling your NYR requirements. Take some fun classes at your local community college. FULL STORY
10 ways to rev up your relationship in 2009
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/1/2009
Whether your relationship could use a little work or is humming along just fine, you have probably thought about it during the holidays. Happy relationships take a lot of things to make them work. Why not use a few New Year's resolutions to improve your relationship. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/1/2009
Whether your relationship could use a little work or is humming along just fine, you have probably thought about it during the holidays. Happy relationships take a lot of things to make them work. Why not use a few New Year's resolutions to improve your relationship. FULL STORY
Don't sit at home on New Year's Eve - get out and celebrate
By Julie Merar | Contributing Writer
Posted 12/25/2008
Do not plan on spending your New Year's Eve alone! Whether you have a special someone to kiss when the ball drops on 2008, or not, there are just too many modish NYE parties happening around the burbs. No, I am not referring to that yearly lame get-together in your friend's basement. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Contributing Writer
Posted 12/25/2008
Do not plan on spending your New Year's Eve alone! Whether you have a special someone to kiss when the ball drops on 2008, or not, there are just too many modish NYE parties happening around the burbs. No, I am not referring to that yearly lame get-together in your friend's basement. FULL STORY
Suburban Lynfred Winery expands to Wheeling
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 12/16/2008
You are hip. You eat your dinner European style - at eight or nine in the evening. You even like to precede dinner with the standard drink at your favorite establishment. Too bad your favorite establishment is a dive where your date's feet will probably stick to the floor. That is not so hip. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 12/16/2008
You are hip. You eat your dinner European style - at eight or nine in the evening. You even like to precede dinner with the standard drink at your favorite establishment. Too bad your favorite establishment is a dive where your date's feet will probably stick to the floor. That is not so hip. FULL STORY
Discretely doing your homework key to getting intimates
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 12/12/2008
Lingerie shopping for the woman in your life can be an intimidating task at the best of times. Try picking something out all by yourself among thousands of other anxious holiday shoppers and the results can be uncomfortable at best and offensive at worst. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 12/12/2008
Lingerie shopping for the woman in your life can be an intimidating task at the best of times. Try picking something out all by yourself among thousands of other anxious holiday shoppers and the results can be uncomfortable at best and offensive at worst. FULL STORY
Celebrate anniversary of Prohibition's repeal with 1920s-themed party
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 12/4/2008
It is anniversary time ... No, not yours, silly (you can stop freaking out that you forgot). It is the 75th anniversary of the lovely 21st Amendment that is creeping up on you. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 12/4/2008
It is anniversary time ... No, not yours, silly (you can stop freaking out that you forgot). It is the 75th anniversary of the lovely 21st Amendment that is creeping up on you. FULL STORY
Take your date to a karaoke bar for offbeat, off-key fun
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/25/2008
Admit it: You sing in the shower, while doing laundry or cleaning the house. You belt out tunes at top volume along with your car radio, while other drivers give you the hairy eyeball. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/25/2008
Admit it: You sing in the shower, while doing laundry or cleaning the house. You belt out tunes at top volume along with your car radio, while other drivers give you the hairy eyeball. FULL STORY
Is a family Thanksgiving too bold? Where to take your new love
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/18/2008
The holidays are upon us. There is no doubting it. Everywhere you turn there are inflatable turkeys, paper pilgrims and even Christmas trees on display. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/18/2008
The holidays are upon us. There is no doubting it. Everywhere you turn there are inflatable turkeys, paper pilgrims and even Christmas trees on display. FULL STORY
The fantasy and reality of shacking up
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/13/2008
The saying goes that you never truly know someone until you live with him or her. So, if you are in a committed relationship, why not just go ahead and shack up, right? FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/13/2008
The saying goes that you never truly know someone until you live with him or her. So, if you are in a committed relationship, why not just go ahead and shack up, right? FULL STORY
Work the bugs out of online dating
By Julie Merar | Contributing Writer
Posted 11/11/2008
We have all heard the stories: Boy meets girl, they like each other, they date, get engaged, get married. But when boy meets girl in cyberspace, things can be a tad tricky. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Contributing Writer
Posted 11/11/2008
We have all heard the stories: Boy meets girl, they like each other, they date, get engaged, get married. But when boy meets girl in cyberspace, things can be a tad tricky. FULL STORY
Online dating class offers dos, don't for finding true love
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/5/2008
We have all heard the stories - boy meets girl, they like each other, date, get engaged and eventually marry. Classic no? Did I mention that they met through an online dating site? FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/5/2008
We have all heard the stories - boy meets girl, they like each other, date, get engaged and eventually marry. Classic no? Did I mention that they met through an online dating site? FULL STORY
How to enjoy a solitary night with your sweetie
By Julie Merar | Contributing Writer
Posted 10/28/2008
There is a chill in the air, a dampness creeping in and at night your breath is making little puffy clouds as you try and get your keys into the front door lock. Autumn is more than officially here - it sucker punched you. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Contributing Writer
Posted 10/28/2008
There is a chill in the air, a dampness creeping in and at night your breath is making little puffy clouds as you try and get your keys into the front door lock. Autumn is more than officially here - it sucker punched you. FULL STORY
Need costume help?
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 10/24/2008
Too old to go trick-or-treating, yet not old enough to throw in the towel and call Halloween a thing of the past? Halloween was easier when you were young; you could dress up like a clown or ghost and not worry about how stupid you looked. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 10/24/2008
Too old to go trick-or-treating, yet not old enough to throw in the towel and call Halloween a thing of the past? Halloween was easier when you were young; you could dress up like a clown or ghost and not worry about how stupid you looked. FULL STORY
How you can avoid dreaded date-night blunders
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 10/15/2008
Let's face it guys, dating is tough. After you finally figured out where to take her, what to wear and what cologne to put on, you still have one tall order to fill: How are you going to not totally screw up on the first date? FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 10/15/2008
Let's face it guys, dating is tough. After you finally figured out where to take her, what to wear and what cologne to put on, you still have one tall order to fill: How are you going to not totally screw up on the first date? FULL STORY
Things to avoid early in a relationship
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 10/8/2008
Anyone who has stepped outside of the house, taken public transportation or gone on a date knows there are a heck of a lot of wacky people running around out there - and for some irritating reason women get stamped with the "crazy" label way more often than men. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 10/8/2008
Anyone who has stepped outside of the house, taken public transportation or gone on a date knows there are a heck of a lot of wacky people running around out there - and for some irritating reason women get stamped with the "crazy" label way more often than men. FULL STORY
Get a clue
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/26/2008
Scavenger hunts are reminiscent of our childhood; birthday parties, schools and groups like Girl Scouts incorporated this fun activity into their repertoire. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/26/2008
Scavenger hunts are reminiscent of our childhood; birthday parties, schools and groups like Girl Scouts incorporated this fun activity into their repertoire. FULL STORY
Add a little romance to a stay-at-home movie night
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/18/2008
According to Redbox Summer Fun Nights Survey, due to the rising cost of gas and groceries, entertainment budgets are getting slashed this summer. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/18/2008
According to Redbox Summer Fun Nights Survey, due to the rising cost of gas and groceries, entertainment budgets are getting slashed this summer. FULL STORY
Fast food? Parents? First dates deserve better than this!
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/11/2008
The new bistro in the village or wine bar one suburb over - whatever your date destination, it should be one that leaves an impression, a positive one. Just as there are many places where you can take your date, there are many places that you can't - or at least shouldn't - if you ever want to see the person again. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/11/2008
The new bistro in the village or wine bar one suburb over - whatever your date destination, it should be one that leaves an impression, a positive one. Just as there are many places where you can take your date, there are many places that you can't - or at least shouldn't - if you ever want to see the person again. FULL STORY
Oak Park: A destination date right next door
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/4/2008
A destination date doesn't have to be some exotic locale where you need a map to get around and can't pronounce anything on the menu. As long as you're going somewhere for the day and plan to stay, you've just designed yourself a destination date. FULL STORY
By Julie Merar | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 9/4/2008
A destination date doesn't have to be some exotic locale where you need a map to get around and can't pronounce anything on the menu. As long as you're going somewhere for the day and plan to stay, you've just designed yourself a destination date. FULL STORY
