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How To Have a “Make Under” Christmas

Are you sick of all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Do want to stop all the craziness and just keep it simple? A “make under” Christmas may be the answer to both slowing down and saving money. Try these suggestions for an effortless, unadorned and down-to-earth Christmas this year without having to [...]

Library technology expert Stephens addresses city and library leaders

AURORA – Dr. Michael Stephens, assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, told close to 70 community and Aurora Public Library leaders on Dec. 7 that five words will be particularly significant in the library of the future: community, creativity, collaboration, curiosity and connectivity.   Stephens spoke [...]

You Could Win a FREE Fitness Membership

Compete for a FREE Fitness Membership in the Move it to Lose it Fitness Challenge at Geneva Park District   Join the biggest fitness challenge in Geneva today!  Register now, the fall session begins Monday, September 19.  Since its inception in 2009, Move it to Lose it has help participants shed more than 4000 pounds.  [...]

Tips to Help Your Kids Succeed in School All Year

Research shows that parental involvement in schools improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism and restores confidence among parents in their children’s education.   “Children need parents who have an interest in what’s going on in the classroom,” said Reg Weaver, former president of the National Education Association. “Parents must do everything they can to get their [...]

Dancer wins third annual Library Teen Talent Competition – Aurora, IL

AURORA – Dancer Brittany Austin of Aurora won the Aurora Public Library’s Third Annual Teen Talent Competition held Aug. 13 at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.   Austin, who is homeschooled, performed a lyrical dance to the song, “Beautiful Beautiful” written and sung by Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli. Austin, 14,  has been awarded [...]

Don’t Let Downgrade Deter You From Investing

            Just when you thought you could take a break from financial drama, following the resolution of the debt ceiling issue, here comes Act 2: the downgrade of the U.S. long-term credit rating. As a citizen, you may be feeling frustrated. And as an investor, you might be getting worried. But is this concern really [...]

Travel Safe this Summer with Baby and Child

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, August 2, 2011 – As the busiest travel days of the year continue, proper installation and use of an infant car seat is one of the safest ways to protect children while riding in the car. “Car Seats sold in the United States must conform to tough federal safety and flammability standards [...]

Should kids be taken from their home if they’re overweight?

Parents if your kids are overweight, you could end up losing custody. It has already happened a few times in the U.S., and the kids are being placed in foster care. According to a recent article by Associated Press, parents of extremely obese kids could lose custody. Based on the article, one of the most [...]

Youth Sports Schedules: Alerts Keep Parents in the Know

You rush to get your children to their football game only to find out that it’s been canceled. Why weren’t you notified in advance? When sports and recreation directors make last-minute schedule changes, such as canceling a game due to inclement weather or having to change practice times, they may have to inform several people [...]

Anti-Aging Diet Tips

Anti-Aging Diet Tips Getting older is just fine for most people. With age comes a new sense of self. However, looking old is quite another thing. As a society we object to it so much we’re willing to spend billions of dollars on treatments and surgeries to look younger. The solution may be much simpler. [...]

Fun and Interesting Technologies to Help Fight Obesity

Technology makes our lives easier. It makes it possible to have a face to face conversation with someone thousands of miles away. It helps doctors diagnose. It entertains us too. All of this amazing technology can also help fight obesity. Here are a few fun and interesting technologies to help fight obesity. Body fat scales. [...]

Mom Bully! Yes, there are those out there.

We tell our children to let us know if they are being bullied, by another child.  Well what happens if the person bulling your child is another mother. What would you do if you saw a mom bulling a child?  If this was your child being bullied by another mom what would you do?

Lazy Cakes NOT for Kids!

Know! Parent Alert: Lazy Cakes are NOT for Kids From the laid-back Lazy Larry character to the colorfully-packaged sweet chocolate, this product screams of youth appeal. Lazy Cakes, at a glance, appear to be a single-serving, kid-friendly, gourmet-type brownie; the kind of special treat you might even toss into a child’s school lunch bag. But parents [...]

Help prevent Prescription Abuse – Take Back Prescription Day – April 30th

Help prevent Prescription Abuse – Take Back Prescription Day – April 30th Got prescription medicine that you are not using hanging around?  Then you need to drop them off at your local police department or one listed on the DEA site.  Tomorrow is Take-Back Prescription Drugs day! Our teens are turning away from street drugs; [...]

Ban on plastic bags considered in Evanston, IL

The City of Evanston, IL is considering adding an extra five cents at the check-out line if you choose a plastic bag. The ordinance was proposed Monday night, would added a five cent tax on each single plastic bag that is used and would penalize store if they do not comply with the rule. This [...]