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April 20, 2011
          
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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! 

 

Kim and Vanessa "shooting them up"   

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.  

   

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Kim Leistner
Founder and president of Springfield Moms 
 TACKLE THE STUFF THIS SPRING!  Spring Organizing Tips

organizingSure, 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.

 

CRAZY CONTAINER GARDENING PROJECTS FOR YOUR KIDS

Amanda natureYou 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. 

 

BE ABLE TO PARK YOUR CAR IN YOUR GARAGE: Tips to Organize the Chaos!
GarageGarages are clutter magnets. They end up being a catch-all for stuff we don't know what to do with. In central Illinois, we go from hot and humid fall days to a sudden frost - and then we are in a hurry to cram the furniture cushions, half dead potted plants etc. into the garage. Read professional organizer Amy Peterson's article here.
What's Happening!  Upcoming Events

AthletiCare St John's Hospital6:30 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).


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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
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.


Children's Discovery Museum
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.



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Easter Egg Hunts and Visits with the Easter Bunny
: April 23 and 24th.  Details here.



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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 First
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!



Downtown_Springfield_Inc_logoUpper 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
"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.



Westlake Photography
"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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