Summer is here-time for CUTE nails!

 
There's a new way to get CUTE nails at home in about 20 minutes for a fraction of the cost of a salon--Jamberry Nails are finally in the Quad Cities!

With over 100 designs that you can choose from, and summer styles releasing soon, there is a nail shield for everyone.  Jamberry shields rely on heat and pressure to form to your nail (natural or acrylic!).  They'll last up to 2 weeks on fingers and up to 6 weeks on toes.  Best of all, there is NO messy polish involved! 
 
View the catalog, sign up to host a party with your friends, order online, or sign up to be a consultant at www.ChrisSoncarty.Jamberrynails.net  You'll be glad you did!

Summer is here--get ready!

Cute gift items for grads and brides,
great gifts for new moms, all the supplies
needed for kids heading off to college,
and some GREAT summer specials!

Looking for an easy way to get your
favorites for FREE?  Grab catalogs & a
party-to-go form and help your friends
and co-workers get these great deals
.
They buy, you earn FREE products!!

Visit my Thirty-One Gifts
website here
for more information or
to view the current catalog.


Christine Soncarty
Independent Thirty-One Consultant
(563) 370-2023 31JamberryGal@gmail.com
www.mythirtyone.com/christinesoncarty

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Looking to get fit??

Kettlebells could be your way to a new you!  Kettlebell training combines cardio and strength training, making your workout more effective and time efficient.  Burn up to 1000 calories per hour!   Personal training and group classes available.

Contact Jenni Hanson, Russian Kettlebell Instructor at (563) 579-3750 or JenniHansonRKC@yahoo.com

The Parent Trip on WVIK Radio

The Parent Trip
Saturdays at 12 Noon on WVIK 90.3 FM
Join host Anna Kronenberger and her guests for a journey through raising a family. Your questions are always welcome at parenttrip@wvik.org.


For more information, visit  http://wvik.org/listings-parenttrip.htm or on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/parenttrip

Blog Posts

Family Free Funday Mondays

posted May 24, 2012 3:39 AM by c s

WOW--What a GREAT deal!  Thank you, Family Credit Union!!

"The Family Museum, Putnam Museum, Quad City Botanical Center and Moline’s Riverside Aquatic Center, in partnership with The Family Credit Union are pleased to offer free admission to the public on Mondays this summer!  Beginning Memorial Day, May 28 and running through August 13, 2012 (5pm – 8pm at Moline’s Riverside Aquatic Center), admission to these four wonderful Quad City amenities will be free on Mondays.

For contact information, driving directions or more information visit www.familycu.com/fun, or to call the four venues directly.

Group bookings, theatre admission, blockbuster exhibits, and services where added staff/volunteers are necessary will incur applicable charges."

The Iowa Games

posted May 24, 2012 3:26 AM by c s   [ updated May 24, 2012 3:29 AM ]

Ever heard of THIS event??  Sounds pretty cool!  It's held in Ames.  More information can be found at www.IowaGames.org


 

3D Archery

Adventure Race

Archery

Archery NASP

Badminton

Baseball - Adult

Baseball - Youth

Basketball - 3 on 3

Basketball - 5 on 5

Basketball - 6 on 6

Basketball - Adult Men Open

Basketball - Officials Clinic

Basketball - Shooting

Basketball - Wheelchair

Billiards

BMX

Bowling - Finals

Canoe Kayak

Cross Country Race

Cycling - Gravel Grinder Race

Cycling - Mountain Biking

Cycling - Road Race

Cycling - Time Trial

Cycling - Tour Ride

Disc Golf

Diving

Dodgeball

Equestrian

Fencing

Figure Skating

Fish Iowa Games Finals

Fitness Walk

Flag Football

Golf - 2 Person

Golf - 4 Person Best Shot

Golf - Adult

Golf - Juniors & Pee Wee

Golf - Par 3

Handball

Hapkido

Horseshoes

Judo

Midnight Madness

National Anthem Contest

Pickleball

Opening Ceremony

Racquetball

Rugby

Sand Volleyball

Shooting

Shooting - Cowboy Action

Shooting - High School Trapshooting

Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot

Soccer - Adult

Soccer - Youth

Softball - Adult

Softball - Youth

Strongman

Swimming - Masters

Swimming - Youth

Table Tennis

Taekwondo

Torch Run

Tennis - Adult

Tennis - Youth

Track & Field - Adult

Track & Field - Youth

Triathlon

Ultimate

Volleyball

Water Skiing

Weightlifting - Bench Press

Whitewater Slalom

Wrestling

Want to garden but not at home?

posted May 24, 2012 2:54 AM by c s

If you're looking for a garden plot this year and don't have the space at home, try these on for size...

MOLINE: Organic garden plots are available for rent at 5102 47th Avenue, near Heritage Addition.  Plots are 10' square and cost $20.  Non-organic chemicals and pesticides are prohibited.  For more information, call Sue at (309)788-1278 or email unityorggarden@aol.com

Need a Master Gardener?

posted May 24, 2012 2:48 AM by c s

Did you know that you can call the Iowa State University Extension office right here in Bettendorf if you have yard/garden questions?  A Master Gardener is on staff Monday-Friday from 9-12 and 1-4, through October 31st.  To contact them, simply call 563-359-7577.

Garage Sale Season is BACK!!

posted May 3, 2012 5:23 AM by c s   [ updated May 3, 2012 5:25 AM ]

Well, ladies--It's officially May (and seems like summer has found it's way back!) so that means it's time to break into that petty cash account and HIT THE SALES!!  If you're in the un-shopping side of life, send me your sale information & get FREE advertising on the Garage Sales page AND at my FYIQUADCITIES fb page! 

Feel free to add a LITTLE blurb below with date, short description, and address of your sale.  (but email the complete info to FYIQUADCITIES@GMAIL.COM to get a complete listing!)

Heading to a theme park this summer??

posted Apr 5, 2012 4:02 AM by c s   [ updated Apr 5, 2012 4:03 AM ]

If your summer plans include a  theme park, why not save some money on your tickets? 

Davenport Parks & Rec is once again offering discounted tickets available at The River's Edge.  Discounts are:
*Adventureland, Des Moines, IA--all tickets are $31 (normally $39 for ages 10+, $33 for 4-9 years)
*Six Flags + Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL--all tickets are $38 (normally $61.79)
*Six Flags, St. Louis, MO--all tickets are $34.50 (normally $49.99)

Heading to Chicago's Lego Discovery Center in Schaumburg?  Visit www.goldstar.com to purchase in advance and save money on your admission tickets.

FREE Family Night!

posted Jan 18, 2012 5:47 AM by c s

It's that time of year where we're all getting a smidge stir crazy.  How about doing something indoors and DIFFERENT with your family?   The Rock Island Center for Math & Science (2101 16th Avenue, Rock Island) is hosting a Community STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Festival on January 24th from 5-7 PM. 

This event is FREE and all ages are welcome to attend.  Some of the hands-on activities (geared primarily toward 3-8 graders) include creating ecological art, exploring robotics, and investigating wind power.   This event is open to all local families. 

Consider bringing your kids to this event.  An evening of fun learning would benefit them!
For more information, click on the link below to view the flier. 

https://www3.imsa.edu/system/files/Community%20STEM%20Festival%20FINAL.pdf

FREE books for kids 0-5

posted Dec 21, 2011 4:44 AM by c s

Are your children registered yet for Imagination Library?  United Way of the Quad Cities has a FREE program for all Scott and Rock Island County residents.  If your child has not yet celebrated their 5th birthday, they are eligible for this program.  There is no charge for this program.  Each month your children will receive a new book in the mail.  The books are sorted by age, so children in the same house do not receive the same book (unless they're twins or the same age)  To find out more, or to register your children, click here:   http://www.unitedwayqc.org

MidAmerican Offers Appliance Rebates!

posted Dec 7, 2011 6:37 AM by c s   [ updated Dec 7, 2011 7:16 AM ]

If you're an Iowa MidAmerican Energy customer, and are ready to update your refrigerator/freezer/window air conditioner, you can save some extra money and hauling time!  MidAmerican will send you a $50 rebate check ($25 for window a/c units), AND will haul away your old appliance.  Appliances must be working, plugged in and empty at the time of pickup. 

For more information about this program, contact MidAmerican at 800-621-2757 or visit them online by clicking here:  http://www.midamericanenergy.com

New Session of PACT starts in April!

posted Dec 4, 2011 8:40 PM by c s   [ updated Mar 11, 2012 4:48 PM ]

A new 8-week session of PACT (Parenting All Children Together) will be starting on January 6th.  The program is designed for Scott County residents with children from birth-5 years old.  Each session includes dinner, free child care, a free gift, and $40 worth of items chosen by the participant, and information to help your children be the best they can be. 

For more information, or to register, please call Marisa at 563-359-7577 or email her at mbloom@iastate.edu

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