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| Springfield Moms E-Update April 1, 2009 |
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ENJOY OUR NEW EASY PRINT & EASY EMAIL FEATURES!
Some of our money saving deals include:
Koke's KidZone Consignment Store $3 off;
Kicks Family Entertainment (Buy one get one free);
Jack Robertson Lawn Care (free estimates and rain gauge) and
Sylvan Learning Center (1/2 off evaluation.)
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$25 Kicks Family Entertainment Center gift certificate, compliments of Springfield Moms.
Also, send in a baby or toddler tip and you'll have a chance to win the book "No-Cry Potty Training Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley.
Congratulations to Holly Dahlquist, our March winner of the Jack Robertson Lawn Care Family Fun Basket.
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Finally, it's here (drum roll) ... the Springfield Moms Extreme Website Makeover. Check it out here!
We are beyond thrilled to offer you our updated FREE parenting resources, loads of family-friendly area events, dynamic deals and money saving coupons in our new streamlined and user-friendly website.
Wait until you check out our upgraded What's Happening Calendar with upcoming events easily featured on the home page and long range events easily accessed.
Want to browse through our info? Don't miss the reorganized A-Z Index which pulls up targeted lists of articles related to your favorite topics like birthday parties, summer camps or daytrips. Plus, you're sure to enjoy our new SEARCH button that allows you to search through just our site for info.
The best part? You can now "Click and Print" or "Click and Email" our articles, events and Moms Choice Coupons.
Take some time and enjoy surfing through our new website. I'd love to know what you think! Email me your first impressions at springfieldmoms.org@gmail.com.
Kim Leistner Little
Founder and President of Springfield Moms |
| FACEBOOK QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Do Your Kids Handle Storms? Reader Tips |
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One Question of the Week from March was: "How do your kids handle severe storms, and what tips do you have for making the coming weather months easier on your children?" Reader tips here. |
| YOUR KIDS AND MONEY |
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Teaching kids about money is vital to creating a solid foundation for their future. There is no better lesson than giving them their own money to spend, save, give . . . and make mistakes with. Christine Netznik offers practical tips here. |
| TAX TIPS TO HELP YOU BEAT THE DEADLINE |
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No one enjoys tax season, but to make it slightly less painful, here are a few organizing tips that can help you prepare right now to take the headaches out of next year's return. Who knows, maybe these tips will even help you with last year's taxes this month! Article here. |
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events |
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Tickets on sale NOW for The American Girl Fashion Show, which will be held on April 24, 25 & 26th at the Springfield Hilton. All proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Click Here for more information on tickets and the event.
Business Connections Day on April 2nd at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come Join Springfield Moms at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Business Connections Day. Come by and see our new website! We look forward to showing off our new look to the business community. Click here for more event details.
Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home. April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. A show for all ages, but especially students in 6th-12th grade. School groups welcome; seating limited and reservations required. Also coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum this weekend: Cooperative Games on April 4th at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. For ages 6 - 12. In this fun and playful session, develop cooperation, creative self-expression, quick thinking, positive behavior skills, self-confidence, conflict resolution and imagination through cooperative and improvisational games. Free. To register call: Carol Manning at 217.558.8929 or email: Carol.Manning@illinois.gov.
 Don't Miss This Girls Day Out! Vanity Fare. Saturday April 4th, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Vanity Fare returns to Café Moxo (next door to Shoetopia between 4th and 5th on Adams Street in Spfld). Learn fashion tips on the latest styles in clothing, shoes, and eyewear, hear advice from a cosmetic surgeon, learn about whitening your teeth from a local dentist, brainstorm new hairstyle ideas, and discover the secrets of good makeup application from a cosmetician. Enjoy wine, appetizers and a massage or a quick nail color change, too!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opens April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, in the LRS Theatre. See times here. For tickets, phone 217-523-2787 or www.scfta.org. Tickets are $11 Adult/ Senior; $8 Children. Generations have thrilled to this timeless fairy tale, and a new generation of children will experience the thrill of performing it on stage in this all-ages production. Part of the White Rabbit Series, Springfield Theatre Center.
 March for Babies Walk on April 18, 2009 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave in Springfield. Walk Distance: 2.5 miles. Registration Time: 9:00 a.m. Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Click Here for more information.
Save the Date! Kids in the Kitchen, Saturday, April 18, 2009, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lincoln Land Community College Cafeteria. Come enjoy seminars for parents and learning stations for kids to get excited about healthy eating and exercise. More to come soon on our website!
 YMCA Healthy Kids Day and Community Festival on April 24th from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Springfield YMCA, 701 S. Fourth Street. Activities will include a DJ, karaoke, bike raffle, carnival games, scavenger hunt, healthy living activities and educational fun family contests, giveaways and concessions (for a small fee). All events are free and open to the public.
 Bark for Books! First Book Greater Springfield Event, Saturday, April 25th at Washington Park Pavilion. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. The walk starts at 10:15 a.m. $10 per walker. Kids and Pets FREE. All walkers are registered to win prizes! Dress up as your favorite storybook character! First Book-Greater Springfield is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing new books to underprivileged children. Rain Date: April 26.
SAVE THE DATE! May 31, 2009 is Baby Day 2009! Sponsored by March of Dimes, Newschannel 20, St. John's Children's Hospital and Springfieldmoms.org.
 The 3rd Annual Charity Portrait Series offers participants one 10 inch keepsake print and one of three possible photography sessions. The sponsored charity of the month will receive a $100 donation from each session. Appointments for the Charity Portrait Series are available during regular business hours, during the month of the given charity's sponsorship.
The following charities and their specified months are as follows:
April, Southwind Park
May, Animal Protective League
June, Kidzeum
 UPCOMING SALES EVENTS
Today! Shop at Ace Hardware and enjoy their April 1st Sale Savings valid through April 16th.
Calhoun's Mohawk Floorz, Colors of Spring Sale going on March 29 through May 3rd. Go check out their great flooring options. COUPON HERE.
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Thank you to all of our Premium Sponsors.
Our featured Premium BRONZE Sponsor this issue is the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. Looking for a fun day-trip this spring break? Look no farther than this hands-on, fun museum that is sure to have your kids laughing and learning.
Kim
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Kim Leistner Little
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