Fun at the Circus

Read and see the Kelly Miller's Circus from a child's point of view.

Thank You Ozzie Guillen

A thank you to former White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen.

Maddy's Future Bakery

"My bakery will be across from Hunters Crossing Subdivision, by the First Community Bank. You can sign up to work there when I get older."

Da Bears, Week 1

Da Bears Week 1 Victory

Chicago Bears Season Preview

Season preview for the 2011 Chicago Bears

Becoming Financially Fit

Does your bank account need P-90x? Could your retirement savings use a little bulking up? Start your road to financial fitness today with these critical steps !!

The Crazy Life of Maddy Holloway

Maddy Holloway describes her busy daily schedule.

The Reasoning Behind Labor Day

Learn some great factor about Labor Day and it's celebration in the United States of America.

College Football Preview

Preview and predictions for Notre Dame, Northwestern and Illinois

The Myths That Steal Your Wealth

Why do you struggle financially? Maybe these 4 financial myths are stealing your wealth, bust these myths and take back your financial future.

Bears Preseason Game #2

"Jay Cutler made good throws when he had time, and he was efficient at getting rid of the ball and not turning it over when he did not have time."

My Daily Routine

Learn what I do every school day

Any Takers Out There?

Dunn and Zambrano must go before 2012.

NASA is Alive and Well!

NASA Representative Recently Visited the Joliet Public Library

Fun at the Three Rivers Festival

Sisters Abby and Maddy Holloway share their fun from the Channahon Three RIvers Festival with stories, pictures and a video with sidekick Kaylee Kopriva of Channahon.

Holistic Living - Paying Homage to the Term Holistic

The author continues to explore the deeper meaning of the word holistic and questions the use of the word by pet food companies.

Surprise Segway Tour

My aunt was in town from Pennsylvania and she took me for a day-trip

Fruits & Veggies ~ Good for You…Right?

"With summer in full swing, we’re all buying and eating a lot more fresh fruit and vegetables...So what do you need to know before you buy?"

Pizza! Pizza! Pizza Galore!

A video blog about all the pizza places Channahon and Minooka have to offer.

Nature: What exactly is it?

Nature is amazingly beautiful. Do you agree?

Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America

New exhibit at local museum portrays life of the 16th President.

What Kind of Shoes Did Cinderella Wear?

Fairy Tale Face-off at Three Rivers Public Library quizzes kids on Cinderella to Hansel and Gretel.

Who? What? Where? When and How?

Three Rivers Library hosts Murder Mystery Party

No! Anything but that! Not the Last Shuttle Launch!

"I love space, and I want to be an astronaut that can be put into space by my own country, not Russia!"

Family Fun in the Summer!

Remember the excitement and anticipation that you felt when you were little and the last day of school was coming?

Boom! Crackle! Ooh! Ahh!

Fourth of July 2011; The best ever!

All the single ladies...

"I explain to my clients that my main goal is to create and manage a seamless event; they definitely see the benefit in the long run."

Holistic Living & The Story of the Spleen

"The beauty of our animals is that they teach us to observe our own wellness and, if our eyes are open, bring us closer to the mystery of our imbalances by acting as a conduit in which to learn."

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

"Summer is the peak season for lightning to strike, although it can occur year round."

Creativity Takes Courage: Fundraising 101

I always ask "If you were an attendee at your fundraiser, would you give?, If so, how much?, If not, why?"

"Creativity Takes Courage:" Brand New!

"My creativity is pushing me to new courageous peaks in life and I am loving it!"

Summer Reading is Coming!

A Midsummer Knight's Read," will kickoff with a Medieval Faire on the lawn of the Channahon Library on Saturday, June 18th.

Honoring Memorial Day

This upcoming Monday will mark Memorial Day on all of our calendars.

May is Celiac Awareness Month

Gluten-Free … is it just a fad or here to stay?

New Summer Book Club!

Our book for June's discussion is "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," by Helen Simonson.

Holistic Living - A Cup of Coffee, an Inspiring Nun, & Acupuncture

"In the distance, written among the other chalkboards that listed items like local honey & organic yams, I noticed the Holistic Center offered acupunture."

Holistic Living & a Kinship with Kale

"As I walked out the front door at Standing Tall with my own cup of coffee I couldn't help but close my eyes and take a deep breath of all that surrounded me."

Illinois Library Snapshot Day @ Three Rivers Library!

The Three Rivers Library is a hub of activity!

Holistic Living - Complete but Never Finished

In this introductory blog the author explores the term holistic and how living holistic is about discovering completeness but never being finished.