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| Springfield Moms E-Update August 5, 2009 |
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Last chance to enter to win our Kimberly Smoot "Back to School Tips" Photo Prize Package. Send in your best Back to School tip by August 15th and be entered to win!
Also, in August, "Share a Tip" and be entered to win
financial planning guide books and Marriott Bucks courtesy of Daton
Kaisner State Farm Agent.
Congrats to our July Winners! Kim Noyes and Carrie Sluga won Sliders tickets last month.
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LUER's: Buy one, get one 1/2 off Stride Rite Shoes! August only.
Sprout Fitters: $15 off and more.
L.Chic: $5 off any sale item.
Bella Milano: In August, 10% off lunch, Monday - Friday.
25% off Eyeglasses at Vision Care Associates.
John M. Piershale, CFP, 2 Hours Financial Planning.
15% off Eye Candy by Brandy.
Cara Mongolian Authentic Stir Fry. Buy one, get one half off!
15% off at Food Fantasies.
$20 Off New Patient at Optimal Chiropractic & Wellness.
KICKS: Buy one buffet,
get one free!
$3 off at Koke's Kid Zone
or $5 off at The Kid's Closet.
Fitness Together: 10% off.
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Greetings!
 While we want to help you and your family prepare for "Back to School" in this info-packed issue, we aren't quite ready to say good-bye to summer break. The heat returns just in time to take advantage of outdoor water parks and area swimming pools before tennis shoes replace flip-flops for school. This Friday night, you can either catch a Movie in the Park or enjoy Fan Appreciation Night at the final Sliders Game of the season. Details below in What's Happening. Here's a fun new Facebook addition to our website. You can now share any article, coupon or event from our main
website (www.springfieldmoms.org) direct to your Facebook
friends by clicking on the new option "Share to Facebook" located at
the bottom of every post on the website! Also, we have exciting new coupons just in time for school shopping on our Mom's Choice Directory. Check these out: LUER's Buy one, get one 1/2 off Stride Rite Shoes this month only! Enjoy Sprout Fitters $15 off and more and L.Chic $5 off any sale item.
Enjoy these last couple of weeks of summer vacation! Kim Leistner Little
Founder and President of Springfield Moms |
10 WAYS TO BE INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL WITHOUT DRIVING THE TEACHER CRAZY!
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 Do you want to become involved with your kids' school, but you
aren't sure how to pick an activity that will coordinate with your work
or home schedules? Check out Allison Klint's helpful "Top Ten" list for flexible ideas you can work into any schedule. Article here. |
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FROM READERS
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 Putting your kids to bed early the next couple of weeks seems to be sound advice from many readers. Check out their other practical tips in our article here. |
ASK THE OPTOMETRIST: School Eye Exam Info
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 Can you explain the "Mandatory Eye Exam" that the Illinois State Board of Education now requires? Vision Care Associates provides the specifics in this article here.
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TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR TEEN: From MySpace to IM to Sexting - Parenting Strategies to Consider.
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 Parents today are not only up against
the usual social stressors of teens, but also the stressful world of technology and how it influences their children and teens. Have you been concerned about your child's texting habits? Consider some helpful strategies in Rini Christofilakos-Soler's article here. |
BOOK NOOK: Back to School Picks from Kindergarten to College. Parent Resources, Too!
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 Curl up with your soon-to-be new student and share a story book that will help prepare them for the first day of school. Is your student headed off to college? Check out a fun cookbook and/or a tip-filled success manual from a recent college grad. Go to the Book Nook post here.
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events |
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 STATE FAIR RIDE PASSES for $20! Help Children's Miracle Network and purchase your advance ride tickets through them at a discounted price. For more info, click here. Buy your tickets now for the outstanding 2009/2010 Family Series at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. Purchase all three Family Series events and enjoy a discount. Adult Subscriptions are $45 and Child Subscriptions are $33 for all three shows! View schedule here. TICKETS ON SALE NOW for Day Out With Thomas! Tickets include one train ride with Thomas the Tank EngineTM
for the trip specified on the Day Out With Thomas ticket, unlimited
rides on all other trains and streetcars; all entertainment (puppet
shows, live music, magic shows, etc.); and access to all Museum
exhibits on the date specified on the ticket. Food, snacks and
beverages will be available at several locations around the Museum
grounds. For more details on this fun, family event, go to What's Happening; click here. Every Sunday at Central Baptist Church. Kids 2:52 is a family-oriented, kid focused, value driven program geared for kids ages pre-K through 5th grade. Come join us!
 Farmers Market The Market will be held 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 31. (Located on Adams Street between 5th & 3rd streets in downtown Springfield.)
  Springfield Sliders Baseball Season Is Nearly Over. Check out the team's final two games TONIGHT and Friday evening. Friday's game is Fan Appreciation Night with free giveaways all evening followed by a fabulous fireworks show. Show the team your support! Come out and cheer them on.
 We've got the 2009 Schedules for the Springfield Park Foundation's Movies and Music in the Park Series!
View here: MUSIC IN THE PARK August 30 at Iles Park (6th and Ash) from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. In Town Ho Down, The REEL, Bourbon Bluegrass Band. Come enjoy some boot-stompin' fun!
Illinois State Fair Grandstand Tickets are NOW On Sale! Check out the full line-up and access the Grandstand order form here.
  Football 101: The In's and Out's of X's and O's for Parents and Friends!
August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Held atAthletiCare, 3631 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Guest Speakers: Scott Alberssen, Former Head Football Coach, Taylorville High School and Brad Sterns, IHSA Official, Springfield Sports Hall of Fame.
 August 29th: Work on your relationship with your significant other! ConnectedPairs Half Day Workshop for Couples at Flagg Farmstead Bed and Breakfast in Sherman. For registration information and a $25 coupon, click here. August 30th: Babies and Children's Arts in the Park from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Washington Park. Ideal for kids ages 0-5. Fun, FREE crafts and
educational exhibits for the family. The event is back on! More information here.
  LUERS Buy One, Get One Half Off: Stride Rite shoes through August for Springfield Moms readers exclusively!
 What's Happening is updated every week with the latest fun for you and your family! Bookmark this page. |
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