Greetings!
 Spring break season is over, but I'm so grateful we have the memories and photos to document our down time! This was my favorite picture from break; sure shows the pure joy of being by the ocean.
Locally, we are so ready for all of the fun that spring unveils! We're still updating our 2013 Summer Camp and Activity Guide weekly. Don't forget to consult our Parks Directory for that weekend picnic, too.
It's that bargain-hunting time of year, too, so send us your neighborhood Garage Sales. Only group sales please, but help us fill this valuable list of weekend bargain shopping so that everyone can get in on the deals.
All the best!
Kim Leistner
 Keep checking our 2013 Summer Camp and Activity Guide
Upcoming Family Friendly Events
4/25 all day Springfield Moms "Adopt a Day" Blood Drive for Central Illinois Community Blood Center. 4/27 - 4/28 Curtain at 2:00 p.m. The Sleeping Beauty from Springfield Ballet Company. 5/5 from 12:00 - 4:00: Kids Good Grief Camp at Southwind Park. For kids who have lost a loved one.5/10 - 12 and 5/17- 19th: The Little Mermaid, Jr at Hoogland Center for the Arts.
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 New Toddler Playdate Venue: Kidz Play@MGA
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 Kids Gardening Worth the Effort
Thanks to Sarah Chandler for these tips on the joy of dirty hands and learning how things grow this spring season! Article here.
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 Great New Local Resource: Photo Tips
Springfield Moms contributor Courtney Westlake just published a practical and delightful e-book on photographing your little ones. We loved it, and so will you! Info here.
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 Help the Central Illinois Foodbank Win $2,000 With a "Like" on Their Logo
It's easy - Mike Williams Plumbing is sponsoring a contest good for $2,000 for the organization who receives the most likes. Support Central Illinois Foodbank today! Link.
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