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ENJOY THESE COUPONS!
NEW! Roberts Seafood: 10% off.
Piper Glen Party Room: 50% off Holiday Party Rooms.
Midtown Tire & Auto Services: promo $20.95 oil change and FREE tire rotation.
Corkscrew Wine Emporium: New Text Club for special savings.
Dance Creations Dance Studio: Free T-shirt with new registration.
Free Orthodontic Exam at McDaniel, Sternstein & Aleman.
20% off Canvas Art and Photo Stretching at Capitol Blue Print, Inc.
Sprout Fitters: $15 off and more.
L.Chic: $5 off any sale item.
Bella Milano: $5 off coupon.
25% off Eyeglasses at Vision Care Associates.
John M. Piershale, CFP, 2 Hours FREE Retirement Planning.
Cara Mongolian Authentic Stir Fry. Buy one, get one half off.
10% off at Food Fantasies.
$20 Off New Patient at Optimal Chiropractic & Wellness.
$3 off at Koke's Kid Zone
or $5 off at The Kid's Closet.
Access all our business sponsors on the Mom's Choice Directory.
 NEW! Mom's Choice Picks favorite online retailers with product picks you'll love. Browse & Buy
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Greetings!
 Yeah! It's almost time for our 4th Annual Halloween at the Market downtown on October 31st where we celebrate the creativity and enthusiasm of all who dress up for the holiday. (This dad and his Elvis were crowd favorites last year!) Be sure to come by the Springfield Moms booth for free crafts and goody bags. Registration for our Costume Contest starts at 10:00 a.m. More details here.
Also, this weekend, don't miss our Springfield Moms table at Where Are The Wild Things? at the Illinois State Museum, this Saturday, October 25th, at noon. Details here.
Notice anything different about our logo at the top? We've made subtle changes in honor of our upcoming 5th Year Anniversary. See if you can find the additions to our look! Welcome to new sponsor Green Audi Toyota VW! We are thrilled to welcome back Roberts Seafood (10% off coupon). Thank you also to new GOLD sponsor Fitness Together.
Please forward this on to your friends and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments or story ideas. Have a safe and fun Halloween, everyone!Kim Leistner Little
Founder and President of Springfield Moms |
WHEN BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS BATTLING THE BULLIES: Tips for Parents of Bullies and the Bullied
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 Bullying is a deeply troubling issue for parents of both
groups: the bullies and the bullied. Parents either want to protect their children from bullying or
desperately wish their children would be more kind and peaceful to
others. Although there are many theories on the origins of personality
and temperament, solutions remain what we seek. Read Meg Schnake's helpful article here.
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RECIPE TESTERS NEEDED: Try Out a Recipe for the Upcoming Fit By the Forkful Cookbook
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 The Junior League in partnership with St. John's Children's Hospital is working on their newest cookbook, Fit by the Forkful: Delicious and Nutritious Recipes for Kids.
The 104-page cookbook will feature 75 breakfast, lunch, dinner and
snack/party treat recipes for kids. Want to be a Recipe Tester? Click here for more info.
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: "Real Men Wear Pink!"
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 Why Do Real Men Wear Pink? When breast cancer strikes, it affects not only the woman diagnosed, but also her family members, friends and co-workers. Real Men Wear Pink gives men a concrete way to show their support for those facing breast cancer. For more information on this public awareness campaign, click here.
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ASK THE ALLERGIST: Is It Possible To Be Allergic to Fruit? Curious Kids Want to Know!
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 It seems a strange question, but as it turns out, you CAN be allergic to fruit. Dr. Renu C. Govindaiah, MD has the symptoms and possible remedies if you or your child suffers from fruit allergies. Article here.
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TOP 10 WAYS TO REGAIN MOMENTUM ON YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS GOALS
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 Do you have a health and fitness goal? If not, you should. You need
to have a vision for your physical well-being. Without a focus, a
direction for where you want to be 1, 5, 10, 20 years from now, you
will probably not like the destination once you arrive. How do you create the momentum to make it happen? Read Joe Thiel's article here.
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events |
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 Wing It At Wings! Every Friday night through November 13th, $.10 per wing sold on Friday nights will be donated to Children's Miracle Network at St. John's Children's Hospital. Take the family and enjoy wings for a good cause! 
10th Annual Extreme Haunted House Hayride at Riverside Park: Four weekends in October (Friday/Saturday nights). Prepare to be spooked! Details here.
Ghost Train at Monticello Railway Museum: October 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31st. Ghost Train features a trip through the Haunted Box Car and a train trip through Haunted Hollow. After the train ride, visitors walk through the Haunted Box Car which
is located just north of the Depot. The Haunted Box Car is a railroad
version of a haunted house, with twisting dark corners, spooky scenes,
and ghouls lurking just around the next corner. More details here.
Where Are the Wild Things? The Illinois State Museum Knows! Enjoy their annual Halloween Fun Event on October 25th at noon at the Illinois State Museum. Be sure to stop by the Springfield Moms table and say hello! More details here.Halloween Hustle Family Walk on the Wabash Trail: October 25th at 5:00 p.m. Details here.
"Trunk or Treat" on Friday, October 30th from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bring the kids in costume! Our parking lot will be filled with decorated cars and their trunks filled with goodies. Kids can "trunk or treat" and then enjoy festive food, games and music. Chatham Presbyterian Church. More details 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.)
 FREE Fall Family Picnic: October 24 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Bridgeview Park on Lake Springfield. Details Here!  Halloween! Saturday, October 31st. 4th Annual Costume Contest at HALLOWEEN AT THE MARKET! Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Contest begins at 11:00 a.m. Prizes for winners in three age categories: Ages 0-2, 3-6 and 7-12. FREE crafts and entertainment from 10:00 -1:00 p.m. Jewel the Pirate will be there to greet the kids from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Come join us.
  FREE carseat check, appointment only. Zara's Collision Center is hosting a "Think First" safety seat
checkpoint on Friday, November 6, at their 3117 Wide Track Drive
facility in Springfield from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call now to set up your free appointment. Details here.
  The Big Picture Photo Contest November 6th (5:00 p.m.) and November 7th (10:00 a.m.) Children 12 and under. Details here.
 Save the Date! Grand Opening Celebration for My Friends Discovery Center on Saturday, November 7th. Learn more here! Kids Closet will donate 10% of the day's sales to Children's Miracle Network on November 7th. Stop by and do some early Christmas shopping!  India Night Ronald McDonald Fundraiser on Friday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m. at Secret Recipes Reception Center, Springfield. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event
featuring all things from Indian culture, including entertainment,
couture and the exciting tastes of India! Those attending
will also have the opportunity to bid on jewelry, catered Indian dinners, vacations and more! Hosted by the Asian Indian Women's Organization. ConnectED Pairs has their 2010 schedule online. Invest in your relationship today and sign up for a weekend retreat or a half day workshop for next year. Read about a Springfield Mom's helpful workshop experience here.  50%
off Frames Sale at Vision Care Associates on October 22nd. Details here. Westside Stories October SALEOctober 1 - 31st, 25% off the already below retail price on all in-stock merchandise. Details here.
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