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Posted by Springfield Moms 4 days 4 hours ago.
Special thanks to Springfield Moms contributor Lauren Coleman for these sweet ideas for Valentines Day. "The other day at the grocery store, my 3-year-old daughter, Isabelle, pointed to the conversation hearts. She said “Look Mommy! Those are for t...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 week 1 day ago.
Nature Story Adventures in the Garden for Preschoolers This is a new activity offered by Lincoln Memorial Garden for children ages 3 through 5 who are accompanied by adults. Explore the spring season in the Garden. We’ll read a story, head out for a dis...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 week 1 day ago.
We love hearing from our readers!  By the middle of this month, many of you had posted this question on Facebook or through our website: "When's KidsFest this year"   There's no doubt we are all looking for fun things to do with...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 week 4 days ago.
Extra! Extra!  Read all about it!  Springfield Moms has three packs of three tickets apiece to give away for the February 15th performance of Cirque du Soleil Quidam. (Tickets start at $33 for adults and $24 for children 12 and under.) How do you win a ...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 week 6 days ago.
Our Springfield Moms Advisory Board member, Courtney Westlake, recently was blessed with the birth of her second child a daughter Brenna Helen Marie, on December 19, 2011.  Brenna was born with a rare skin condition called Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI).  He...
Posted by Springfield Moms 2 weeks 4 days ago.
Last week, we asked readers to send in their favorite tips on anything and everything that makes their life a little easier. We gave one lucky reader two VIP tickets to this week's Cardinals Caravan. Congratulations to Lynn Crouch! But you are lucky,...

Posted by Springfield Moms 2 weeks 6 days ago.
In the past week, there have been several things that my kids have said or have done that reminded me why kids are so full of optimism and passion that the grown-ups need to learn from!   Being a "kid at heart" is, in my opinion, a very pos...
Posted by Springfield Moms 3 weeks 3 days ago.
I don't know about you, but my life is crying out for better organization — from the screens on my computer and phone with all the apps and options to closets, junk drawers, desk, garage, laundry room, kitchen. You name it — there's ...
Posted by Springfield Moms 3 weeks 5 days ago.
They won the 2011 World Series Championship, and now some of the team is coming to Springfield to meet with fans.   The Cardinals Caravan is rolling into town next Monday night, and we have two tickets to give away including VIP passes, courtesy of o...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
I think we are all ready for that clean slate!  I still enjoy  flipping my wall calendar to that clean, clear January page every year.  365 new days ahead (and this year 366 with Leap Year!)   For some reason, despite the face that each day is truly...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
So many of you ask us: how can we help support Springfield Moms One of the best things you can do (besides forwarding our web link and article/event/coupon links to your friends) is to take a few minutes to show the community how much you value our websi...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
The American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter is urging the public to nominate local heroes so they may be recognized for their heroic actions at the 7th Annual Heroes Breakfast on April 20, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.  The Bank of Sp...

Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
This picture represents visions of sugarplums and dreams. The natural smile of my  oldest daughter shows her passion for dance and performance.   In her eyes and smile are the dreams of dancing the "big girl" parts in the Nutcracker someday...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
Before heading out on a vacation, look into where you will be visiting, and see if it makes sense to become a member of your local museum or zoo to save money on tickets and fees at your travel destination.Botanical Gardens and Conservatories: You can bec...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
We're working our way through our list of Holiday Traditions (most we've done year after year, and some are new this year).  One of my favorites is the "guess the ornament" game.  We've enjoyed this since they were in preschool ...
Posted by Springfield Moms 1 month ago.
Don't miss the Illinois Department of Agriculture's "12 Days of Christmas Countdown." The contest will feature Illinois products and encourage consumers to buy locally for the holiday season. The winner will be selected randomly each...
Posted by Springfield Moms 2 months ago.
My kids' Santa lists are IN, and it's getting exciting around our house!   One of the items on the list from the North Pole is a hamster…things could be interesting under the Christmas tree this year! As we shop for the special things fo...
Posted by Springfield Moms 2 months ago.
Personalize Your Christmas! Have you ever received the same Christmas or birthday card from more than one person or realized you sent the same cards out at the holidays as someone else  The web has great places to go design the best personalized cards f...

Posted by Springfield Moms 7 months ago.
[ July 1, 2011; 6:00 pm; ] Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering, specialty pork items prepared by Secret Recipes & sample a host of award-winning Illinois-produced wines! Dessert provided by Eli’s Cheesecake.Entertainment starts at 7:00 pm with Tina Th...
Posted by Springfield Moms 7 months ago.
If you are the 20th Springfield Moms reader to email Sylvan Learning Center, you could win an ACT Prep Program (valued at $795).   All Illinois Juniors had to take this assessment as part of the Prairie State Achievement Test in April, and this requi...

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