If you have dozens of wishes to make, this is your chance!  The 2010 Perseids Meteor Shower will peak on the morning of August 12th.  The moon will be setting around 10pm, which will allow great viewing at the peak shower times from midnight to dawn when there may be as many as 50-60 meteors visible [...]

Head over to our page on facebook to be entered in a giveaway for a $10 Meatheads gift card!

We’re in the midst of fair season, with several local county fairs already over and done.  Next year I’ll have to plan this post a little earlier so we can cover them all. There are still several opportunities to visit a fair this year though.  The Champaign County Fair runs through this Saturday, and the [...]

Now that the local libraries are winding down their reading programs, it’s time for your kids to reap all the rewards they’ve earned. Barnes and Noble is offering a free book (from a list of options) for each child, 1st through 6th grade, who reads 8 books between May 25th and September 7th, 2010.  Flyers [...]

No, no ice cream giveaways this week.  Instead, we’ve got a recipe for homemade ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream freezer to make.  This homemade creamy treat is a summertime delight for kids and adults alike. Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 6 tablespoons rock salt Ice cubes 1 gallon-size plastic food storage bag (e.g., [...]

Here’s a list of Bloomington/Normal restaurants with deals for kids.  All meals are from the kid’s menus, and ALL require that adult meals are purchased.  Some places may not be able to honor these deals on holidays, or their schedules may change.  It’s best to call ahead if you want to be certain.  I tried to get [...]

If you’re a photography buff waiting for a chance to show the world just how talented you are, this is your chance! The Sugar Grove Nature Center is a having a photography contest for pictures taken in McLean or surrounding counties.  More information here.  Good luck!

Liz (Went to Carls this weekend along with a few friends. Its the most awesome icecream place to go!! Yummy and oh soooo good!! lol) from the Facebook post is our winner.  Congratulations Liz!

Bloomington/Normal: July 3rd and 4th, Concerts at Miller Park – 7pm free concert of patriotic songs by some of the cast of the Holiday Spectacular July 4th, 7:30 am Park to Park.  Take a 5 mile run from Miller Park to Fairview Park July 4th, 9:00-10:30 Early bird swim at Fairview Park cake and ice [...]

Let’s celebrate summer, the Fourth of July, and ice cream with a treat from Carl’s.  Leave a comment below this post to be entered for a $10 Carl’s gift certificate.  Contest ends on July 1st, winner announced on July 2nd.