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May 23, 2008
Greetings!
 
School is wrapping up, and summer is right around the corner.  
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Summer Camps: It's not too late!  Check them out and register now!  Many offer one week at-a-time flexibility. Some offer morning or afternoon options. We continue to update: golf, art, sports and even scuba!  More here
 
Readers have LOVED our spring Neighborhood Garage Sale Listings.  Thanks to all who wrote in with their neighborhood dates. And the sales continue - go find those great deals
 
Don't forget to check Kim's Blog daily for the latest website updates, links and tips! If you haven't already read the over 20 articles in our Spring Into Summer Newsletter, go there now to find helpful information. 
We offer lots of helpful updates below...read on!  
Springfield Moms LOGO merchandise on CafePress
  
Springfield_Moms_BagNow you can sport your own Springfield Moms carry-all bag, baseball cap, T-shirts or purchase a unique baby gift with a onesie, bib and more!  Visit our new online "store" with fun Springfield Moms logo merchandise!   Click here.
St. John's Children's Hospital Kids' Programs
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Huff and Puff Children's Asthma Program on Saturday, June 21st from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital, classrooms AB and CD. This FREE one-time session for children ages 4-8 is designed to increase awareness for parent(s) and children about asthma symptoms, triggers and asthma medicines through fun and interactive activities. 

Safe Sitter is a FREE program sponsored by St. John's Children's Hospital, which helps youth ages 11 and older build knowledge and skills on child growth and development, behavior management, rescue breathing and choking, first aid and babysitting as a business. Offered from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on June 11, 23 and July 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. 
Going Green from head to toe
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You can minimize the environmental impact of your household, especially when it comes to your flooring choices. Most of these green choices cost no more then standard flooring options. Who knew that our feet appreciate going green? For tips on going green with your flooring, click here.
 
Ask the Professionals
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Ask the Chiropractor: Learn from Dr. Lisa Conant whether chiropractor treatments can help with ear infections and asthma. More here.

Ask the Speech Pathologist: May is National Speech and Hearing Month.  To check out Q&A's on important issues like stuttering, enunciating words and vocal cord dysfunction, Jennifer Pollock responds.  Click here.
In the Kitchen
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Parents, the deadline for your kids (ages 8-12) to submit a recipe for the Junior League of Springfield's Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook is May 31st.  Access the registration form here.
 
Thanks to Springfield Moms reader Tara McAndrew for sending in these delicious crock-pot time savers!
 
You'll find these and more In the Kitchen here.
Save 25% on INSTOCK!
Tired of gas prices going through the ceiling?  Let Calhoun Carpet Warehouse get your feet back on the floor, your NEW floor that is!  To offset the outrageous cost of gas, we're offering some high octane Memorial Day Specials!
In stock merchandise slashed up to 25% off! 
Three Days Only May 24-26
Saturday, Sunday and Monday- Memorial Day Weekend.
1701 S. Dirksen Parkway.  More here
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Save $100 or more!
Access our coupons from our Mom's Choice Directory  You'll find deals and complete info about these LOCAL businesses.  Welcome Painters Paradise (10% 0ff), Ahh Yoga ($5 off), The Corkscrew ($1 Tasting), Indigo Restaurant, Faithful Baby, Matheis Lawn Service, Bryant Lawn Service and Calhoun Carpet Warehouse ($50-$250 savings)! 
Enjoy a free cookie or coffee at 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, and more! 
 
We add new coupons every few weeks.
  
What's Happening!  Upcoming Events
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Capitol Radio Group's Babes of Summer Photo Contest has begun!  Professional photographer Kimberly Smoot will take contest photos during four "picture stops" at Marine Bank Branches in Springfield and Chatham. Babies ages 2 and younger are eligible to have their photo taken for the contest. Winner will receive a grand prize package worth at least $500. Other finalists will receive prizes worth $100. For more details, click here.
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International Carillon Festival. Bring a picnic and enjoy! Free Carillon concerts June 1-7, nightly (except Wednesday). 7:00 pm - 8:30 p.m., Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. Enjoy Fantastic Festival Fireworks on Friday, June 6, at 9:00 p.m. when carillonneurs from Australia, Poland and the United States will perform. Come enjoy the beautiful music of the bells. 
 
Sunday May 25 Movie in the Park "Bee Movie", dusk, Rochester Community Park, FREE, bring lawn chairs or blankets.
 
Memorial Day Weekend brings time for all of us to relax.  What's Happening is updated every week with the latest fun for you and your family!  Bookmark this page.  
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