Pancake Bars

www.plainfield.patch.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: David Costillo Dominici Are you short on time in the morning and looking for something quick for breakfast? Try these bake ahead pancake bars! 1. Mix your favorite pancake mix to create a batter. Be careful not to over mix the batter; there should be some

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Stroller Strides

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: John Kasawa If you are a mom in the Shorewood area looking to get fit, check out Stroller Strides. Stroller Strides is a fitness class involving power walking and intervals of strength training and body toning exercises using the stroller, the environment and exercise tubing. The classes

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More Illinois Fun Facts

www.rebootillinois.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: arkorn The highest point in Illinois is Charles Mound standing at 1,235 feet Illinois is home to the world’s only river that flows backwards Aurora is known as the City of Lights because it was the first U.S. city to use electric street lighting throughout the

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A Few Insights For Sellers

www.trulia.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: jannoon028 This is a great time to sell: Mortgage rates holding steady at historical lows as well as the fact that many potential homebuyers were waiting out the brutal winter to buy makes this a great time to list your home. 60% of all homes in

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Celebrate The Earth

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: Danilo Rizzuti Celebrate the Earth with the Plainfield Park District on Tuesday April 22nd from 6:30 PM till 7:15 PM at the Streams Rec Center. Children ages 2-6 along with a parent can make crafts from recycled materials including a mini rain barrel. Instructor Darlene Finck will

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Normantown After Dark

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: Gualberto107 The Plainfield Park District is hosting Normantown After Dark at the Normantown Equestrian Center on April 25th from 6-11 PM. This event is open to horse lovers ages 9-16. The children will be able to help with night-time chores and closing up the stables for the

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