Lisa Jones Townsel
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Reporter joins Fittest Loser ChallengeFeb 24, 2014 4:30 am - Editor's note: Lisa Jones Townsel will cover the 2014 Fittest Loser Challenge from the “inside,” participating alongside the five contestants in the rigorous 12-week...
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Library workshops focus on nurturing creativity in teensFeb 20, 2014 4:30 am - Dawn Pennacchia is always bursting with creative energy. So it is no surprise that while she worked as a graphic artist at the Palatine Public Library, creating posters,...
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Fittest Loser contestants still work at keeping weight off and staying fitDec 02, 2013 5:00 am - There's no doubt losing weight takes a lot of grit and determination, and so does keeping it off. The Daily Herald and Push Fitness in Schaumburg once again have partne...
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Quickly breathe new life into any roomNov 22, 2013 11:22 pm - With a dash of creativity, you can enliven, brighten and breathe new life into every room of your home. But with so many options, how does one get started? We sought the...
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Relieving back-to-school stressJul 23, 2013 1:00 am - Fingernail biting, sweaty palms and an elevated heart rate? It must be time to return to school, a ritual that can stress out even the coolest students and their parents...
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Protect your kids from those rays in more ways than oneJun 16, 2013 6:00 am - After a cold winter and chilly spring, it's great to finally shake off heavy duds in exchange for lighter ones. But before you — or the kids — do, consider sporting your...
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Planning key to successful party — with less stressApr 21, 2013 11:00 pm - Exciting, well-executed parties don't happen by chance. Big or small, they usually must be planned to get great results. But you don't have to be a perfect party host to...
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Full of personality, guinea pigs are fun to haveMay 18, 2012 1:00 am - Big fur balls with crumpled ears and wee, claw-like hands and feet. The guinea pig is an adorable critter that begs for an audience. Disney provided with the 2009 relea...
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ABCs of play dates for suburban parentsApr 18, 2012 1:00 am - Play dates help children socialize and give parents some time with peers
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Play date primerApr 18, 2012 1:00 am - Roosevelt University’s Lynne Firsel offers a short list of unwritten rules for play dates: Ÿ Supervise your own child carefully during play dates. Be there to intervene ...