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GinaBina's blog

Reinvent Your Black Friday with Old & New Peoria Traditions

Posted on: Wed, 11/21/2012 - 08:39| By: GinaBina

Don't let your Black Friday be all about shopping. Create some family time memories, and the Santa Parade is the place to start. The 125th Annual Santa Clause Parade is the longest running holiday parade in the country. AmericanProfile.com had a great article showcasing the parade (better than anything I can write). Click here for the article. The parade starts at 10:15am in downtown Peoria.

Slowdown Xmas! Let's Still Remember Thanksgiving (With Fun Crafts)

Posted on: Sun, 11/18/2012 - 21:33| By: GinaBina

 

My son has been concerned since October that Christmas stuff is out at the stores.  Your kids have probably noticed this too.  Since there's so much Xmas on tv and the stores all ready, I wanted to focus more on Thanksgiving in the home.  So we did (or tried) a a few Thanksgiving crafts- Pine Cone Turkey, Hand Turkey, & Thankful List

 

America Recycles Day is Nov 15

Posted on: Wed, 11/14/2012 - 15:27| By: GinaBina

 

Info from Peoria County Recycling.  County Recycling will be at Hy-Vee on Nov 15 from 10am-12pm.

 

America Recycles Day is celebrated nationally on November 15th. This is a day to bring attention to closing the loop and buying recycled products. Successful recycling calls for 3 steps:

 

1. Collection of commodities-This is our part. We place accepted items into the recycling bin at home or a drop-off site.

Give the Gift of Family Memberships to Area Attractions: Zoo, Riverfront Museum, WPSP, Children's Museum

Posted on: Wed, 11/07/2012 - 13:20| By: GinaBina

Family memberships at Central Illinois attractions are worth the money. Besides visiting the attraction many times over, the reciprocal program is a great benefit. Since you're all ready being bombarded with Christmas ideas at the stores, I wanted to encourage you or ask the grandparents for a family membership to area attractions as a Christmas gift for the ENTIRE family. Although we love LEGO, we certainly don't need anymore LEGO sets scattered around the house.  Read below on the benefits of a family membership and reciprocity.   
 

Bright Horizon's Renovation Celebration and Open House on Nov 3

Posted on: Thu, 11/01/2012 - 11:05| By: GinaBina

 
Bright Horizons at Little Friends is celebrating the completion of the center's Renovation and Enhancement Project!  Join us to experience, first hand, the difference of a Bright Horizons' program!
Enjoy:

  • Live concert from children's musician, Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies
  • Hands-on activities for children of all ages
  • Healthy snacks and exciting raffle prizes
  • Highly qualified and energetic teaching and adminstrative team
  • Tours of our renovated center

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