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10/28/2010 - Drop & Shop makes perfect cents

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Drop & Shop

DROP & SHOP
and
Licensed Daycare

This new business is perfect for the parents of young children who long for
a worry-free Date Night or find it less expensive and just plain easier to
do your weekly shopping or your Holiday shopping without the presence
of demanding children! DROP & SHOP is here just for those times!

Operated by a state licensed daycare provider, your children are safe here.
You may choose to drop your child/children off from 1-4 hours at a time so
you could get your hair and nails done or have dinner and a couple of cocktails!
Shopping is a breeze plus gift wrapping becomes easier as well! Need a girls night out?
You get the point, we're here for you!

Rates are very reasonable, however spots are limited and are given on a 1st come 1st
serve basis. Reservations will be accepted with a non-refundable deposit, so you may want to call now
to reserve your important dates!

Full-time daycare positions are also available for newborn through kindergarten, call for rates 309-585-0582

08/19/2010 - "the purpose of life is a life with purpose"

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Blog on Volunteering

"the purpose of life is a life with purpose"

Not certain when, where or how I first heard this phrase, but somehow it resonated with me.

I have never been a wealthy woman. When I was a child Santa left us apples and oranges and we were lucky to get them. On occasion when we were fortunate enough to get candy, I vividly recall three custard dishes and one bag of M&M's because they could be divided evenly.

While I've tried hard to support my child on my own, we have been the fortunate recipients of other peoples generosity on more than one occasion and have appreciated it more than I could ever express with mere words alone.
Over the years I have tried to give back and of course giving money always is encouraged.

In these difficult economic times I realize giving money is often very hard, however giving does not have to cost a penny!

If you give of yourself, your time, your talent in SOME way, give to someone!

I would like to strongly encourage every single person who takes the time to read this to give a tiny part of yourself. It could be volunteering a your kids school, a senior center, a veterans home, your church, mowing the disabled neighbors yard, shoveling their snow. You could grow your hair out and donate it for people who have cancer & need a wig.

I only ask two things, number
1. Do something for somebody else!
2. Ask everybody you know to read this and do the same as you!

I double dog dare you, that ought to get you going! Seriously you will get far more than you give of yourself, that is the true beauty of it all.

Peace, Love & Happiness to all who have read this little ditty ~:)

if anybody can tell me who said "the purpose of life is a life with purpose", I'd like to give credit where credit is due! thanks :)

07/29/2010 - Kelly's Bakery & Cafe Does "It" Right

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Kelly's Bakery & Cafe Does "It" Right

It seems to me that Kelly's Bakery & Cafe has found the perfect recipe! They take a small business, add a couple of local owners, mix in several great employees, toss in some delicious cuisine, let it set for a split second before adding a healthy dollop of doing business with other local businesses and VOILA there you have it!

The Perfect small business in every way!

Thanks for making our town unique in a big way & helping our beautiful community!

Kelly's is located a half block north of the Law & Justice Center in historic downtown Bloomington.

Help a local business help our community, Plan some Down Time today!

Kelly's is the winner of my first ever "good karma" awardgood things shall happen in this community ~ :)

07/08/2010 - Post Fundraisers & Benefits

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Did You Know....

Did you know that we post fundraisers and benefits for free? Like you, we want to help too. If you know of a fundraiser or a benefit that helps a non-profit, organization or person that is coming up, please submit it to us. We will post it on our calendar and promote it via social networking sites!

07/08/2010 - Searching Our Calendar of Events

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Want to know where to go next weekend? Jump ahead and search any date on our calendar. You can look ahead to see what specials or events are coming and be the first to get your reservations or all the information.

If you don't see your favorite here, mention us to them and see if we have contacted them yet. We are trying to get to everyone!

Let us be your virtual concierge and help plan your next day or night out!

07/06/2010 - Farmers Market

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

shop local, shop proud

I have met so many wonderful people at the farmers market this year and tried so many wonderful products. Could the Farmers Market be the highlight of my week? Quite possibly!

I'd like to say hello to all the wonderful doggies that I have met and petted, too many to name them all, but a special hello to Minnie Mouse, the boxer...you know I love you!
Along the same line a very special Thank you to A.Renee Wine Cafe for giving all the doggies fresh water for their mouths!

My son really missed the spray paint art guy last week, he wanted to introduce his cousin and grandma to some real art.

Usually there is a really nice lady at the picnic tables making fairies to fund her son and his unicycle excursion, these are absolutely adorable little fairies!

I'd also like to give a special mention to Coffee Hound, even though I am momentarily coffee-free....can I still say YUM!? Hello to Central Ill Catering for always having something (many things) my son wants and a super special shout out to the really adorable Kelly's Bakery Folks for all the delicious MUFFINS! Had to get some Pistacio muffins for my dad, I could see his mouth watering as I spoke about them!

Okay, so now I'm in love with a tiny boxer puppy by the name of Flash! He gave me some really sweet puppy kisses. So is this what they mean by Puppy Love?

07/01/2010 - King Biscuit BBQ

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

a King among men!

Tucked away in a mostly residential area at 1002 N Linden is a gem of a BBQ joint where the King rules.

Bowing down to the king is not required, however if you like good BBQ at a fair price, served by friendly smiling people, bowing could become a custom!

The king runs great lunch specials for $4.99, a sandwich, fries and a soda. We enjoy a nice BBQ and they grow 'em kind of big in my family, we're always satisfied. The king has also earned a couple of excellent reviews from other BBQ lovers, let's just say this man knows how to BBQ a nice piece of meat.

Almost forgot to mention that this is take out only, they do have a few picnic tables for dining outside during our beautiful weather.
If you choose to give them a try, tell the King, or the Queen that I sent you!

06/28/2010 - Merlot and a Masterpiece

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Merlot and a Masterpiece

Merlot and a Masterpiece is such a unique way to spend an afternoon or an evening with friends. Come in for a great social experience and leave with a work of art that you've created!
Occasionally they offer an event to share with your child, another fantastic way to create a memory you both will remember forever.

Life is all about making memories so go make some today!

If this type of event is not for you, tell a friend who would like it and remember to support the arts in your community!

06/28/2010 - Adkins Pilates, a great new local business, worthy of the communities support