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Springfield Moms E-Update April 20, 2011 |
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Greetings!
This is one of my favorite recent photos that provide proof I'm living up to my title of "100% Weird Mom." My daughters love to sing and dance along with me at home or in the car, but when I do things like this in public, only my 7-year-old will join me!
Spring is here?!? Well, I've packed and unpacked coats multiple times, and I choose spring! It's so nice when we can hear kids playing outside, smell the grills fired up and enjoy the longer days.
A big "thank-you" to our local sponsors for supporting our efforts to keep you informed 24/7 every day of the year. Enjoy these timely links and be sure to read through our practical and fun content below.
Cheers!
Kim Leistner Founder and president of Springfield Moms
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TACKLE THE STUFF THIS SPRING! Spring Organizing Tips
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Sure, if all we had to do was clean, no biggie. It's all the stuff that gets in the way of cleaning that provides a challenge. Never fear! Kari Thevenot has the scoop for organizing (and getting rid of) your stuff in her article here.
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CRAZY CONTAINER GARDENING PROJECTS FOR YOUR KIDS
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You will need: a Crazy Container for planting (like an empty soup can, an old basket or even an old tennis shoe!) Potting Soil. Your favorite house plant or flower. What next? Read this article from University of Illinois Extension educator Jennifer Fishburn here.
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BE ABLE TO PARK YOUR CAR IN YOUR GARAGE: Tips to Organize the Chaos!
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events
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| 6:30 tonight at AthletiCare: Are you ready for the big race? Tips and strategies. Open to the public, but reservations are requested. Phone: 744-PLAY (7549).
2nd Annual Community Shred Event: Thursday, April 21st from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bring a case of canned goods or other non-perishables for the food pantry and enjoy free shredding of up to 15 boxes of paper.
YMCA School's Day Out Camps still available for Thursday and Friday. 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with activities 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 21st and 22nd: Children's Discovery Museum Day Camp. All Discovery Day Camps will be centered on a theme and will include various hands-on activities, Museum exploration and snack. Camp is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Easter Egg Hunts and Visits with the Easter Bunny: April 23 and 24th. Details here.
Screen Free Week: Saturday, April 30th - Friday, May 6th. Take the pledge and step away from those screens for one week. Enjoy free, family friendly activities through the week.
Me 1st Springfield Clinic Women's Health Event: Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30 p.m. Put yourself 1st! for a change and join Springfield Clinic for this FREE event: a relaxing and informative evening about your health and wellness. YOU deserve it!
Upper Story Tour: Thursday, May 5th at 5:00 p.m. Take time to look up and think beyond the ground floors passed every day on the sidewalk. Following the tour, a reception will be held 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. upstairs at Floyd's Thirst Parlor (210 S. 5th Street). Ticket includes a complimentary beverage and appetizers (while they last) provided by several downtown restaurants.
Birth Center Tour at St. John's Hospital on Thursday, May 5th. Pre-registration required.
"Shred Days" at Marine Bank: Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. - noon at West Wabash branch. Saturday, May 14th from 10:00 a.m. - noon at Dirksen branch. Details here.
"Focus on Others" with Westlake Photography through the month of May. A generous portion of the proceeds from portrait packages will go to four area charitable organizations. Details here.
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