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November 21, 2013
How did we get to the third week of November so quickly?! There is so much to be thankful for. My nine year-old made her list of the three things she is thankful for: water, food and shelter! Absolutely! My kids always remind me of what is most important of all, and I am grateful for their love and perspectives on life. 
The tornadoes of last Sunday were a scary reminder of how our beloved safe places can be torn apart in an instant. Our family decided to forego sending printed cards this year and to donate the postage and printing cost to the local Red Cross to help families who lost everything. Join the local relief effort this Saturday at Ace Hardware on Wabash. View their wish list of items here. Our family has already begun gathering boxes of items to donate.
On a positive note, we loved hearing your family traditions for Thanksgiving. Thank you for being a loyal reader and for sharing your tips, traditions and insight with our online community!
- Kim Leistner 
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11/21-11/22 WDBR Cares for Kids Radiothon


11/23 Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit Town & Country Bank

 

11/23 Tornado Relief Donation Drive

 

11/23 & 12/14 Holiday Farmer's Market at the State Fairgrounds  

 

11/23-12/1 Memorial's Festival of Trees

 

Memorial Medical Center's Classes and Events: 12/3 Grandparents Class; 12/4 Infant Safety Class; 12/7  Babysitter Clinic; and 12/7 Lamaze Class.

 

St. John's Classes and Events:12/2 New Sibling Class and 12/5 Girls' Night Out: Less Stress...YES.

 

12/4, 12/5, 12/11 & 12/18 Old Capitol Holiday Walks

 

12/6 Kids' Night Out at Illinois State Museum 

 

12/9 Story Time at the Illinois State Museum

 

12/14-12/15 Springfield Ballet Company's The Nutcracker - Buy your tickets now! 

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If you have tweens and teens on your shopping list, you know the older they get, the more difficult they are to buy for (unless you have an unlimited budget!). Gift certificates and event tickets seem to work best...and better yet, no midnight lines are needed for these great gift ideas! Click here for information on Knights Action Park passes, Illinois State Fair Megapasses, and tickets for Springfield Jr. Blues games and the Globetrotters!
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"My throat hurts."
How can you tell if this time it's best to wait it out or go in for a strep test? Click here for some great tips from Memorial Health System. 
 
The grocery stores will be crazy this weekend as people shop for their Thanksgiving feasts! That means it's time to start building your menu plans and ingredients lists. 
We've gathered a few of our favorite holiday recipes here  to get you started. Enjoy!
 
Whether you never miss a classroom party--or if you signed the party planner clipboard in a weak moment during meet the teacher night--it's time to plan winter classroom parties! Every year SpMoms contributor Allison Klint comes up with some great ideas for crafts, snacks and activities. Read this year's list here!
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