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Congratulations to Karen Duke for winning a home energy efficiency kit, compliments of City, Water, Light & Power and to Vicky Stankus for winning a copy of Living Green, compliments of Food Fantasies.
Keep those tips coming! July prizes include "Just for Moms" deluxe kit and a "Going Green" gift basket! Thank you to sponsors ShoeTopia, CWLP, and Food Fantasies. Share your tips and win!
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Summer abounds! I know we are all searching for things to do that are fun, affordable and ideally fairly close to home. Don't miss our Day Trips page for so many ideas easy on the wallet and the gas tank! As always, look for our featured Upcoming Events at the end of our e-updates. Enjoy!
Reader Tip: Still looking for a specific resource? When in doubt, try the A-Z Index page. If you still can't find what you are looking for, please email us, and we will find the answers you need.
Welcome to our new GOLD Sponsor Terry Farmer Photography  New Contest Info! Register online by July 18th for the Terry Farmer mailing list and be entered to win one of FIVE Elite Portrait Sittings and an 11 X 14 portrait. Click on Contact at the bottom and fill out the form. In the area "How did you hear about us?", Enter "Springfield Moms, Taste of Downtown" for the official entry! Enter now here.
We've added several NEW coupons on our Mom's Choice Directory! Back to School savings: 10% off at All About Kids. Moms - take a stress break and head to The Back & Joint Center or experience Jane Iredale natural cosmetics at Lift & Firm. Find fabulous new shoes $5 off at ShoeTopia! There's so much more! |
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Illinois Day Trips
 For a quick and fun-filled day trip for your family, come to Rockome Gardens. There's something for everyone to enjoy! They feature more than 15 acres of rock and floral gardens, train rides, crafters, artisans, horseback riding, a sawmill and good old-fashioned fun. Learn more here.
| For those with Thomas the Train fanatics at home, you will be excited to learn more about the Great Train Discovery Tour pulling into Union, Illinois, at the Illinois Railway Museum. This is a must for all train lovers. For details on the Thomas Tour click here! |
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Great Summer Picks! Thanks to Springfield Moms reader Tara McAndrew for submitting this fun list of books your kids will dive into this month. If you haven't already jumped into the Summer Reading Programs, scout out our details on the public library programs from all around the area. At Barnes & Noble kids grades 1-6 can choose a free book from a select list after completing their Summer Reading Journal. More here. |
| Baby Corner: Maternity Wear |
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Dressing for Two by Jennifer Madiar
Are you, have you been, or do you know someone who adores being pregnant and dressing for two? While I have a handful of friends who actually love clothes shopping throughout their pregnancy, I admit I am on the opposite end of the continuum. I fear clothes while pregnant (when really, isn't this an opportune time to cover every ounce of my flesh?) Read article here:
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 Ask the Speech Pathologist
Help! My 4-year-old is a picky eater. What can I do? Click here for the Q&A with Ask the Professional's Jennifer Pollock, who is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Member of Central IL Speech Pathology Association, Certified as Lactation (Breastfeeding) and specializes in infant feeding/swallowing, Breastfeeding education and support, articulation/phonological disorders, child language and Apraxia of speech. |
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Thanks to Springfield Moms reader Amy Crowdson for requesting a list of local groups their family can help with on a volunteer basis. If your family also wants to donate time, materials or money, visit our Community Resources page and learn how you and your kids can make a positive impact in the community. Springfield and our surrounding communities have a fantastic legacy of community involvement - maybe that's why they call us "The Heartland." For more ideas on how to become involved today, click here. |
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Are you an "Abe's Army" Mom? If you are taking this challenge in 2008, let us know! We'd like to spotlight you in a future issue! Nominate a friend. Email springfieldmoms.org@gmail.com Interested in finding ways to keep your kids fit? Visit this link for tips from Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center's Youth Program director and fitness guru, Ryan Molohan. Your kids are only a few steps away from a more active lifestyle! Click here.
Zumba Fitness Fun! Have you heard of ZUMBA yet? Dance away your worries with this new high energy and motivating fitness workout. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program! More info? Learn more about ZUMBA at the Springfield YMCA. Click here. | |
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| THIS WEEKEND
Taste of Downtown! Join Springfield Moms and bring your families! Kids 12 and under receive free admission to the Taste of Downtown and American Music Show in Springfield on Saturday, July 12th. The Kids Area is open from Noon-5:00 p.m. Enjoy free crafts courtesy of Springfield Moms and UFM Livery, browse through your free family goodie bag and participate in additional activities on the lawn of the Old State Capitol. We look forward to seeing you there! For the kid's entertainment stage schedule and full details, click here.
Springfield Sliders: A nice endorsement from local mom, Kathy Jackson. "Check out the new Springfield Sliders games. County Market gives two FREE tickets out on select Family Day Sundays. They have kid activities going on during the games and a kids club for $5. Kids receive a free t-shirt, free hot dogs and more. They even have birthday parties, which are very reasonable." Their full game schedule is on What's Happening. Click here for their schedule.
Kung-Fu Panda Workshops at John Geyston Premier Martial Arts Register today for the July 11 and July 19 programs. More here.
Springfield Youth Performace Group Summer Showcase on Saturday, July 26, with shows at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Princess Party pre-show at 1:00 p.m. includes ticket price to 2:00 p.m. show, $15/person. Details here.
Illinois Products Farmer's Market makes for a fun family outing every Thursday evening. Don't miss the bountiful produce and Illinois products focus. BUY local and support this new farmer's market. Details here.
History LIVE! Experience a variety of musical and educational experiences around town at the Lincoln Sites. More here.
 *Specialized Fishing/Boating Event*
Last chance! Register now for the 4th Annual Women in the Outdoors event - a specialized "Ladies On the Lake" one-day retreat on Lake Springfield, Saturday, July 26th, where you can sign up for workshops including outdoor cooking and fire building, canoeing, basic boat safety/boat handling, even bow-fishing (with instructors from Illinois Bowfishers)! Co-sponsored by the White Oaks chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Land of Lincoln Power Squadron, this specialized Fishing and Boating Event is offered to all women ages 14 and older Registration info here.
What's Happening is updated every week with the latest fun for you and your family! Bookmark this page. |
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Access coupons from our Mom's Choice Directory You'll find deals and complete info about these LOCAL businesses. Welcome Ace Hardware (10% off new Mythic Paint,) John Geyston Premier Martial Arts ($29.99 Starter Special,) Robert's Seafood ($5 off), ShoeTopia ($5 off), Hale Chiropractic & Aquatic Center ($10 off massage & NEW swim lessons), Oh My Dog Online Bow Wow Boutique ($5 off first $25 purchase), Painters Paradise (10% 0ff), Ahh Yoga ($5 off), The Corkscrew ($1 Saturday Tastings), Prairie Heart Center for Living ($10 off any class or service), Tamara Burris ($25 off), Exciting Windows! by Susan Day($50-$100 off), Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center (2 weeks free and $20 off a birthday party package), Springfield YMCA (one free week), Indigo Restaurant, Adventure Dive & Travel (Free $35 Scuba Trial), Bryant Lawn Service (10%) off and Calhoun Carpet Warehouse ($50-$250 savings.) Photography discounts from Terry Farmer Photography & Kimberly Smoot Photography.
Enjoy a free cookie or coffee at Cafe Moxo, $10 off a massage or facial or 10% off Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup at Lift & Firm, 15% off at Food Fantasies, 20% off your first free home pick-up Dry Cleaning from Peerless Cleaners and more!
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