Mother’s Day is celebrated with gifts, cards, flowers, a special meal out, jewelry, or chocolates and candy. Other special treats might include a spa or beauty treatment. It has become the most commercialized holiday for dining out and jewelry sales. HISTORICAL PRECURSORS- Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User suzettesuzette) When the weather’s warm, it can be tempting to open your windows and let in the fresh breeze. But did you know this is a safety risk for young kids? Help prevent tragic falls with these window safety pointers. Window Safety Dos and Don’ts (1): DO: Ensure all windows…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Yi-Liang (Lucas) Liu) “Calling all Mothers, calling all Mothers…….” A variety of fun activities for mom is what you’ll be enjoying on your special day at Wildlife Prairie Park! The Mother’s Day At Wildlife Prairie Park Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2016! Activities for the Mother’s Day event…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ton Tip) The Peoria Zoo will be celebrating Mother’s Day Tea at the Zoo! Join the Peoria Zoo in the lodge for a special Mother’s day treat in the River City! This upcoming event will have tea and light snacks along with crafts for the kids and animal encounters. The Mother’s…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User John) Playground concussions are on the rise, according to a new government study, and monkey bars and swings are most often involved. Most injuries studied were mild, but all concussions are potentially serious and the researchers say the trend raises public health and safety concerns. The federal Centers for Disease…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Katatonic28) “Oh My Lord, when is Mother’s Day this year?! God forbid, did I miss it?!!!” We all have done or said this in one point or the other. Every year in the month of May, there comes a morning when you wake up in a cold sweat with that one thought…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User jacinta lluch valero) Just a family/friendly reminder that the “Pray For The Cure Peoria is coming!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 13th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 5th. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Barb Watson) “The Mother’s Day Cruise, soon we’ll be making another run, on the Spirit Of Peoria, wanting every Mother to come; set a course for adventure by showing our Mom’s some love!” Now we know that this is not the theme of the “Love Boat,” but we wanted to…… MORE
(Photo Courtesy Of Flickr User Keith Allison) Peoria native Shaun Livingston boosts Concordia Lutheran School renovations with $1 million donation. Concordia Lutheran School is well on its way to raising $3.1 million to expand and renovate, thanks to a $1 million donation from alumnus and professional basketball player Shaun Livingston. Several hundred students, staff, alumni, and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User World Literature Today) Held in May of each year, the South Side Mission Annual Banquet is a celebration of Jesus Christ and the role He plays in our lives. Seen in the eyes of those we serve and initiated by the volunteers, financial supports, and staff that serve. “Providing The…… MORE
