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Springfield Moms E-Update September 8, 2010
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Greetings!
 With Labor Day behind us, we are thrilled to help you and your family welcome fall with the debut of our updated "Fall Family Fun Guide." Don't miss all of the 2010 Fall Events and Festivals that staffer Kari Thevenot and our What's Happening co-editors Dawn Raycraft and Lisa Whelpley have been tracking. Plus, keep reading below for links to our lists on Pumpkin Patches/Apple Orchards, Spooky Attractions and Halloween Events as well as Corn Mazes. It's such a fun time of year with lots to do - Enjoy! Grandma and Grandpa with Amanda and Vanessa  | Grandparents Day is this Sunday, September 12th. Take time to make an extra call, mail a homemade card or schedule a
special dinner at home with grandma and grandpa. It will leave lasting
impressions not just on your kids but it's sure to brighten the week of the
grandparents! Enjoy this special from China Towne. Take half off studio time on Sept 11 and 12th in
honor of Grandparents Day. Also, give yourself an evening off! Mom's Night Out on September 23rd from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at
Indigo. Bring a friend and enjoy specials just for the moms. Like what you see? Please forward this to a friend. We so appreciate word of mouth recommendations! Kim Leistner
Founder and President of Springfield Moms |
FALL FAMILY FUN GUIDE: We've Got You Covered for Fall ... And Not Just in Leaves!
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Take your kids to an orchard to pick some apples or to a pumpkin patch to choose the biggest and best pumpkin for your front porch. Where, you say? We've got an updated list of Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards right here. Maybe your kids are old enough to appreciate a good scare! Look no farther than our Spooky Attractions and Halloween Events. Or take your allergy medicine and lose yourself and your kids in one of the area's many Corn Mazes.
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GRANDMA'S HOUSE: Tips for Grandparents Day Gifts
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|  Holly Schurter offers the straight scoop on what grandparents REALLY want for Grandparents Day, and guess what? It's not expensive or fancy. Just from the heart, please. Read Holly's article here.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "A PHASE" AND A SPEECH ISSUE: Ask the Speech Pathologist
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|  When you are with your child day in and day out, it can become difficult to tell whether or not a speech irregularity is just a cute developmental stage or something to request help on. Jennifer Pollock shares some tips in her article here. |
DISCRIMINATION AT WORK? Five Action Steps to Consider Now
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|  If you or a colleague are being discriminated against at work, there's no time to spare. Chuck Watson provides action steps to consider now in his helpful article here.
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Save $$
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- NEW! Atlas Arts Network music lessons: 20% off first Month lessons.
- Godfather's Pizza: $10.99 for a 2-topper LARGE pizza and/or $10 off a Birthday party
package.
- Bella Milano: $5 off $25 or more purchase OR a complimentary appetizer ($7.50 or under).
- McDaniel, Sternstein, Aleman: FREE Orthodontic Evaluation for your child or for
an Adult.
- Vision Care: 25% off prescription glasses at the new Prairie Crossing West Side or North Side
locations.
- Book 5 Little Diva Glamour Girls at a Party at Lift & Firm and the 5th one is FREE!
- 20% off frozen fish at Robert's Seafood plus BOGO on frozen organic vegetables.
- $10 off Birthday Parties at Midstate Gymnastics.
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Enjoy a FREE Saturday Tasting at The Corkscrew.
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MidTown Tire & Auto $22.95 Oil Change & Tire Rotation.
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Premiere Physical Therapy: Free Consult.
Mom's Choice Directory.
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events |
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China Towne: September 11 and 12th. Take 1/2 off studio time in honor of Grandparents Day.
 Fall Family Fun Guide: 2010 Events and Festivals.
Don't miss this information packed list of things to see and places to go both near and far. We've got local destinations and perfect day trip locales. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 9th at 12:30 p.m. New Moms Dealing With Feelings Support Group. This support group gives help to women from the central Illinois area
who are or may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD)
and other mood disorders following the birth of their baby. FREE. Hospitality Room at St. John's Hospital. Meets Thursdays. Details here. Classes start this Saturday, September 11th, but there's still time to register for the Hoogland's " Musical Theatre Institute" for youth and teens. Singing, acting, dance, art, theatre design, theatre management and so much more. Help your young performer hone his or her skills during this exciting ten-week class! Details here.
 TODAY! September 8th "After School Doctor" from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. with Dr. Krishna Singh who will talk about and take questions on childhood obesity. Offered free with light refreshments at the Dove Conference Center at Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital. More details here.
 Friday, September 10th: The Springfield YMCA is hosting their annual "Golf for Kids" tournament at Lincoln
Greens Golf Course. The cost is $100 per golfer, which includes golf, lunch, all beverages on course and special gifts, dinner and awards. Winner of the putting contest receives a car from Isringhausen Imports to drive for one weekend.
 September 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Visit the Illinois State Museum and Super Saturday: Autumn Art. Green, yellow, brown, orange, red. Autumn is full of colors and shapes waiting to be made into beautiful art pieces. Free family activities.
 September 11th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Arts in the Park Come to Lincoln Park with the kids and explore your creative side. Fun and educational vendors, food, entertainment, music and more! Details here.
September 11th at 6:00 p.m. at Erin's Pavilion at Southwind Park. 16th Annual Celebrity Chef Event for The Hope Institute. Order your tickets now! Details here. September 18 and 26th plus October 3rd: Leaf Identification Hikes at Lincoln Memorial Garden. Do
your kids need help with their school leaf collections, but all you have are
those pesky sweet gum trees that you're tired of making wreaths from? Hit the trails with tree-ID experts from the Garden's staff. Meet at the Nature Center at 2:00
p.m. Outings
last 60-90 minutes. Members free; others $4/person.
Illinois Products Farmers Market is open again on Thursdays. Make sure you plan to visit tomorrow
afternoon and enjoy their amazing variety of Illinois products.
 Enjoy sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches and so much more at the Springfield Old Capitol Farmer's Market. Held Wednesday and Saturday mornings through October 30th. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the cream of the crop this summer and fall!
September 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mom's Night Out with Springfield Moms and Indigo! Come enjoy $5 martinis and house wines plus sample appetizers. Bring your friends and plan to order dinner as well. This will be a relaxing evening out. You deserve it! Details here.
 September 25th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fall Family Festival at The Hope Institute for Children and Families. Petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, hay rides, carnival games, pony rides, music and entertainment for the entire family. Free and open to the public.
September 25, 2010 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. "Harvest of Miracles" This fun family event at Greenview Nursery will feature food and
refreshments from Nelson's Catering, live music from 4 1/2 Men plus
balloon tethered rides, a juggler, face painting, balloon art, a kids
bounce house, art wall, pumpkin decorating contest with prizes and much
more. Ticket information and other Details here.
 September 25, 2010 starting at 10:00 a.m. Worldwide Day of Play. Turn off those television sets, load up the car and come celebrate at the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. Admission is only $1. Details here. September 25th at 11:00 a.m. "Fall Into BioDiversity" at the Illinois State Museum. For plants and animals, fall is a time to prepare for the cold winter months.
Learn about the preparations they make, participate in hands-on activities, play
games, and see live-animal presentations. Details here.
  Interested in a full weekend get-away? October 15 and 16th at the Flagg Farmstead Bed and Breakfast in Sherman. Register here. Also, earn a $100 Amazon Gift Card when you help ConnectEdPAIRS pilot their on-line counseling program. More information here.  SAVE the DATE!
October 2nd: Glass Recycling Collection through City of Springfield. Details here.
October 10th: Healing Arts Wellness Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Details here.
 October 30th: 6th Annual Springfield Moms Costume Contest at "Halloween at the Market." Join us for our 6th Annual Kids Costume
Contest for ages 0-12. Creativity rules! Don't miss this fun family
tradition. Registration begins at 10:00 at the corner of 4th and Adams in downtown
Springfield. Judging begins at 11:00. Prizes for top winners in three age
categories. Contest details here.
Want to volunteer to help? We'd love to have you. Email Kim at springfieldmoms.org@gmail.com.
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