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| February Family Pack Winner
Melissa Gostetter
Next prize is a free copy of Eat Well, Be Well, the new cookbook from the Praire Heart Institute.
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Greetings!
Spring is finally here (almost!) My kids are constantly reminding me of the subtle changes every day that bring joy to all of us. Although the parents don't really get much of a "break" in Spring Break, I hope you find some time to renew! For those of us who stay local for spring break, it's a great time to rediscover what we have available right around us. (Find an Event) or visit our (A-Z Resource Index) and click on Day Trips, Parks Directory, Classes & Activities or give back to your favorite Community group on our Community Resource page. Summer Camp planning is easy with our 2008 Directory.
We updated our Sponsor Coupon page and converted all coupons to a printable PDF file. Print today and keep a set in your car or share with your friends!
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I am taking the day off with my girls to go on a day trip to the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal, and they are a new Bronze Level Sponsor of our web site! You will love what they have to offer in just under an hour drive away. |
| Dollars & Sense |
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 Time to pack away the winter clothes and bring out the new ones for Spring! Save money on your kids clothing by shopping at local consignment and kids resales stores. Springfield Moms Lisa Barutcu shares the scoop here.
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Organizing 101: Get unstuck |
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It doesn't matter if you are stuck in a business, personal or family situation, we've all had those moments where we are just plain STUCK! You'll enjoy this article by Joy Duling to decipher what she calls Analysis Paralysis. Too many options, too many risks, too much pressure. The result is that you sit with your questions, watching good things happen to other people and wondering why you just can't get unstuck. Get unstuck here! |
| In the Kitchen: Kid Style! |
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Don't miss the chance for YOU and YOUR child to take part in Kids in the Kitchen with the local Junior League of Springfield on Saturday, April 5th. It's FREE and there's room for 100 kids age 8-12. The initiative, which began in 2006, engages kids in the preparation of healthy meals and educates them and their parents regarding nutrition and healthy choices. Learn more and register here. |
| Web site Watch: Your Favorites Wanted |
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 We're looking for your favorite web site. Where do YOU like to log on to and why? They can be on any topic and for parents or for kids! I'll admit when I am not on SpringfieldMoms.org you can find me on YouTube for a quick video for laughs! Check out what we have so far on our Website Watch page and don't miss our updates and Cyber Safety links on this page. Link here. |
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Taking care of YOU! |
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 After one of our readers wrote in last week recovering from a pulmonary embolism, it triggered me to remind you to take Prairie Heart's new online test, called Women's HeartAware Risk Assessment, to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease. The results may surprise you. Best of all, you'll get a personalized, detailed report outlining your risk factors and what you can do to take better care of yourself. It's private, and it's free. Access here.
Many thanks to reader Chris Emons for this helpful article on Infant and Child CPR. Read on.
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| What's Happening: Upcoming EVENTS! |
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THIS WEEKEND!
Three things to keep you busy this Saturday March 29th!
Morning: FREE Junie B. Jones Event at the Williamsville Public Library, More here .
Afternoon: Spotlight on Ice at Nelson Center. More here.
Evening: Earth Hour. Turn OFF your lights from 8-9 p.m. Games by candlelight anyone.? More on our Going Green page.
APRIL EVENTS not to miss!
On April 1st, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and the Blue Ribbon Committee will be "planting" pinwheels at the corner of Old Jacksonville Road and Koke Mill on the site of the Koke Mill Medical Center. The image of the pinwheel is from Prevent Child Abuse America with the idea that the pinwheels represent children and promote the idea of "Turning choices into change. Preventing child abuse together!" Show your support.
Springfield YMCA Healthy Kids DayŽ & Community Festival
Friday,April 11, 2008 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Springfield YMCA will join more than 1,500 YMCAs nationwide in the 17th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Friday, April 11. All events are free and open to the public thanks to St. John's Children's Hospital sponsoring the event. Come enjoy a DJ, karaoke, carnival games, a scavenger hunt, healthy living activities and education (free finger printing from CPA), fun family contests and giveaways (bike helmets and fitting provided by St. John's Children's Hospital), a bike raffle, and concessions.
Buy your tickets for Springfield Youth Performance Group's Alice in Wonderland at the Hoogland Center. The kids will enjoy the tea-party before the 2:00 p.m. performance or check out the 6:30 p.m. show. Saturday, April 19th. Flier here.
SAVE the DATE!
The American Girl Fashion Show is coming to Springfield April 25-27, 2008. Tickets for the event are on sale NOW! Get the scoop here.
NEW Calendar features! You can easily view by Month, By Featured Events and By Location on What's Happening. | |
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A free cookie or coffee from Cafe Moxo, $10 off a massage or facial at Lift & Firm, 15% off at Food Fantasies, 20% off your first free home pick-up Dry Cleaning from Peerless Cleaners, Photography discounts and more! We are adding new coupons every month! PRINT our coupons from our Mom's Choice Directory here. |
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Special Welcome to Marine Bank, our new Bronze Level Sponsor offering an exclusive promotion to our readers: $50 when you open a new account. More here.
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We'll be back early April! Our 101 Tips for Going Green is almost done!
Best,
Kim
Kim Leistner Little
Founder & President
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