Happy Holidays to SpringfieldMoms.org Readers:

Read Below for our Highlights for December 2005:

1. Our website will be getting a makeover!  We’ve grown and need more room to expand!
2. Visit the Children’s Holiday Store at Fairhills Mall to benefit Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery
3. Exclusive coupon for our registered readers from http://www.bundlesofblossoms.com/

 1.  We’re redesigning our website, thanks to the talents of Dawn Diveley!  Look for our next issue in January 2006 when we will launch the new look with our next newsletter issue!

In the meantime, get your calendars out and check out the revised What’s Happening file.  Click on LOCAL EVENTS on the home page http://www.springfieldmoms.org/ or What’s Happening on the Resources Page.  There is so much going on this month, in particular this weekend!  Send all family-oriented events for January/February 2006 directly to audrie.haag@springfieldmoms.org

2.  Community Spotlight:   Don’t miss the wonderful tradition to teach your children that it is better to give than to receive while raising funds for a great cause.  

 Children’s Holiday Store to benefit the Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery

The 17^th Annual begins November 26 through December 23^rd. 

At Fairhills Mall in the old “Chapter One” location (next to the Walk-In Closet).

Monday – Friday:   4:00 pm -8:00pm

Saturdays:  9:00 am- 6:00 pm

Sundays:   Noon to 5:00pm

Children shop with a volunteer “elf” while their parents wait in a designated area. 

Gifts range from $1.00-$10.00  Volunteers help bag and tag their gifts.  Your kids will leave with a bounce in their step!  They’ll be very proud of their efforts!     

3.  Shopping Bag! Congrats to Nicole Pugh, a Springfield Mom Reader whose online boutique http://www.bundlesofblossoms.com/ was featured on the front page of the State-Journal Register last weekend!  Note she is offering a coupon to all SpringfieldMoms registered readers!  See below.

Hello, I am Nicole Pugh from Stonington, Illinois and I own and design Bundles of Blossoms Upscale Baby & Children's Boutique.  My boutique specializes in non-mass produced boutique items from clothing to playhouses that replicate your very own home, & many other items in between. I will also custom design for you. You will find Bundles of Blossoms creations by clicking on the link *Bundles of Blossoms Couture*   Our clothes range in sizes from newborn to around 10-12.   Last year, I was invited to Bel Air, California to be a luxury designer to the celebrities.  I worked with Joe Pantaliano, Sharon Lawrence, Valerie Harper, Maura Tierney (from ER) Seth Green, Peter Barton, Paul Dijorrio from Paul Mitchell Hair Products, Daphne Zuniga & many more. Heidi Klum just recently sought my baby blankets out and wanted one for her new little baby.

From December 1, 2005 thru January 1 2006 I will be offering a special discount code during your checkout at my online boutique. When you checkout, please type the word: SPRINGFIELDMOM and you will receive 10% off your entire purchase, excluding the playhouse, which I cannot discount.  www.bundlesofblossoms.com

You can see some of Nicole’s designs at the Taylorville Holiday home tour Friday December 2 from 10:00am-8:00pm and Saturday December 3^rd from 10:00am-6:00pm.  There will be lots to do on both of these days and plenty of shopping on our local town square.  For more information check the What’s Happening List.

4.  Our SpringfieldMoms.org development group has been meeting to plan some fun events in 2006!  We will keep you posted.  As usual, please keep your tips and advice coming and contact Kim if you are interested in volunteering with our group in any way!  More information to come in January!  Please send any contributions by the 20^th of each month via email to kim.little@insightbb.com

The Best Wishes to You and Your Families!