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May 18, 2012

Greetings!


Mother's Day Kim, girls 2012I hope all of our Mom readers enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day. I'll be keeping the homemade cards and the photos of my "breakfast in bed" treat for years to come. Stay tuned - I'll put the full story on the blog soon ... let's just say my house still smells like burned frozen waffles cooked in the microwave ;-)!

Your stories and ideas are so valuable to us here at Springfield Moms. Our most popular and practical resource pages come from our loyal readers and their ideas.  Just recently, one reader asked about good places for toddler haircuts.  Another wondered about a good age to let your kids carry a cell-phone. 

One thing's for sure -- we're all in this together!  Let us know what you need, use and enjoy on the website, e-Updates and Facebook posts. Email springfieldmoms.org@gmail.com anytime. We're looking forward to adding new resources over the summer so send in those great ideas!

All suggestions go in our drawing for a $15 iTunes card on June 15.

All the best to you and your family,
 


Kim Leistner
Founder and president of Springfield Moms


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GIFT IDEAS FOR GRADUATES 
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AREA SUMMER READING PROGRAMS 
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YMCA "BRIGHT FUTURES" FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE 
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BABY CORNER: HOMEMADE BABY FOOD - EASY PEASY, REALLY!  Melissa Schwoerer
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Garage Sales Starting Now: Ongoing.


Playful Learners 

From 6 - 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow 5/18 a.m.  

Early Explorers on 5/19 Saturday a.m. 

 

Tonight!  Illinois Products Market is ongoing at State Fairgrounds. Thursdays 4:00 p.m. throughout summer and early fall.

The Big Event for the Family Service Center  Saturday, 5/19, at 10:00 a.m. for families at Henson Robinson Zoo. "Decade Prom" that night at Illini Country Club.

Old Capitol Farmers' Market Open for Season!  It's back! Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Adams Street.   

 

Girls on the Run 5K Event  5/19 starting at 8:30 a.m., Washington Park.   

 

Calvary Academy Pre-School Open House  Tuesday, May 22nd 9:00 a.m. - 12:00.  

 

"Adopt a Day" at the Central Illinois Community Blood Center for Spfld Moms 5/25 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   

 

Muni Schedule for Summer 2012

   

Illinois Walk for Children for the Prevention of Child Abuse  at Lincoln Park on 6/2 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Survivor's Picnic Sunday, 6/3 at noon.  "Celebration of Life" at Erin's Pavilion, Southwind Park.

 

Illinois State Museum 2012 Free Summer Film Fest. 6/5 and 6/6 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.   Plus Super Saturday on 6/9. 

 

KidZ Fun Run rescheduled to 6/9.  

      

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