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| Springfield Moms E-Update May 20, 2009 |
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| Greetings!
We have nearly reached the finish line for this year of school. I'm sure teachers and school employees across Springfield and our surrounding communities are as excited as the kids that the big yellow buses will soon be parked for the summer!
What do you have left to do before the school year concludes? If you haven't signed your kids up for summer camps yet, be sure to check out our Summer Camp Directory (updated regularly) for fun opportunities. We've also updated our Area Summer Reading Programs. You can find all kinds of additional summer planning information on our handy A-Z Resource Index.
Smiles to you and yours as we catch all the end-of-the-year games, graduations, recitals and other events.
Enjoy this issue,
Kim Leistner Little
Founder and President of Springfield Moms |
| KIDZEUM UPDATE: It's Coming ... You Can Help! |
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The Kidzeum of Health and Science is coming to Southwind Park, and for children and families, this place will have it all: interactive exhibits, stimulating entertainment and physical fun all designed to inspire healthy lifestyles both at home and in our community. Want to learn more? Read on here. |
| ONE MOM'S STORY: Adoption from Russia |
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"... Apparently, Russia is a much larger country than we had realized, and Ulan-Ude is in the part of Russia known as 'Siberia.' Our kids were half-way around the world. I'm not one to shy away from an adventure, but I'll admit this began to feel more like a 'Mission Impossible' ... " Read the rest of Elizabeth Gastelum's amazing story here. |
| 15 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT SUMMER |
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We'll even put up with dandelions if it means "School's Out!" and swimming pools, park dates and lazing around are in. Springfield schools have a little longer to go, but enjoy Julie Kaiser's preview of why she loves "The Days of Our ... Summer." Article here. |
| BABY CORNER: One Mom's Registry Picks |
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All right. Infant "flip flops" probably didn't make mom Liz Kerns' Baby Registry list, but they sure are cute. See what did make her list and then make sure you add your own ten cents at the bottom with a comment posting! Read Liz's list here. |
| SAFE BABY SITTER CLASSES |
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Have you lost some of your reliable babysitters to dating, college or other part-time jobs? Now's the time to recommend top-ranked St. John's Children's Hospital Babysitter Classes to your promising young neighbor girls or boys. Details here. |
| ASK THE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL: Yoga |
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Scientific studies have proven yoga is effective in alleviating symptoms for many maladies and improving body functions. Interested in a meditative yet physical activity? Read more here. |
| BOOK NOOK: WORK FROM HOME TIPS FROM LOCAL AUTHOR MARY BYERS |
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In today's tight economy, many Springfield Moms are contemplating supplementing their household income by adding a work from home business. Local author Mary Byers has just published a helpful book full of practical tips called: "Making Work at Home Work: Successfully Growing a Business and a Family Under One Roof." Learn more here. |
| ASK THE CHIROPRACTOR: Can Chiropractic Help My Kids? |
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Dr. Martha Nessler responds: "If you are wondering if chiropractic care will benefit your infant or child, then you are not alone. A chiropractor will evaluate your child's spine and see if your child indeed has subluxations. Chiropractors are trained to evaluate pediatric spinal problems and will use gentle, specific skills to identify, evaluate and treat any involved spinal areas." To read her article about symptoms and treatments for children, click here. |
| FACEBOOK QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Bedtime Strategies for Those Hard to Put Down Kids |
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A few months ago, we asked: "How do you solve the bedtime struggle and get your little one to sleep as close to the first time asked as possible?" With summer approaching and daylight lingering, we have strategies for you from our Springfield Moms readers.
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events |
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The Babes of Summer Photo Contest going on NOW through May 27th. Enter your child ages 24 months and younger in the Babes of Summer Photo Contest. Bring your child to select photo shoot locations. Contest rules and dates for photo shoots here. Sponsored by WDBR Radio and Kimberly Smoot Photography.
 Farmers Market The Grand Opening will be held TODAY at 10:00 a.m. Representatives from St. John's Hospital and other market sponsors will officially open the Old Capitol Farmers Market. Enjoy opening day festivities including: live music by the Frank Trompeter Quartet, Celebrity Chef Demonstration by Chef Michael Higgins of Maldaner's Restaurant and free cake (while it lasts) by Incredibly Delicious. The Market will be held 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 20 - October 31. (Located on Adams Street between 5th & 3rd streets in downtown Springfield.)
FREE! A STRAWBERRY PARTY IN UNION SQUARE PARK
on May 23, 2009: 10:00 am - 2:00 p.m. at Union Square Park (across from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum). Free to the public. Join us as we recreate the Lincolns' social scene with a Strawberry Party in Union Square Park. Enjoy period crafts, toys and games. Brush up on your 19th century social skills and manners. Free music and fun for the whole family. Strawberries, desserts and beverages also available for purchase.
 Golf Discount brings you the first ever Trick Shot Golf Show for Juniors featuring PGA Professional Eric Eshelman and LPGA Professional Michelle McGann. This one-hour show will thrill and entertain kids while encouraging participation in the game of golf. Participants MUST BE pre-registered. Registrations accepted May 4 - May 25, limited to the first 200 participants, ages 7 - 14. The Trick Shot Show will be held Tuesday, June 2, at 4:00 p.m.
Join Capitol Radio Group and Springfield Moms for family fun at the State Farm Classic at Panther Creek on Saturday, June 6th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. More here..
 Earth Day Awareness Fair on May 30th. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center. Fun activities and information. More here.  May 31, 2009 is Baby Day 2009. Sponsored by March of Dimes, Newschannel 20, St. John's Children's Hospital and Springfield Moms.
Save the Date: Washington Street Jazz Festival on June 13th with the new Kids' Area from 4:30 - 5:30 and music from 6:00 - Midnight. Check out the entertainment schedule! Info here.
 We've got the 2009 Schedules up for the Springfield Park Foundation's Movies and Music in the Park Series!
View here: MUSIC IN THE PARK May 24 at Washington Park: Pack a picnic, grab the kids and come enjoy the sensational Debbie Ross Band for FREE from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
June 28 at Comer Cox Park. Rhythm & Jazz Revue, The Roger Kimball Band and Kapitol Sound.
SUMMER GET-AWAY WEEKEND on June 26 - 28th from Connected Pairs, which specializes in educating couples about relationships. Enjoy a beautiful atmosphere and valuable strategies for improving your relationship during this weekend away. Invest in Your Relationship! (And enjoy a $25 coupon off through Springfield Moms.)
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:
May , Animal Protective League
June, Kidzeum
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Thank you to all of our Premium Sponsors.
This month's Featured BRONZE sponsor is Illini Bank. "We'll Take You There!" Enjoy their $100 off closing costs on a mortgage loan when you open a new checking account.
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