An Open Letter to Katherine Reutter
February 27, 2010 by Laura Weisskopf Bleill
Filed under Blog
Dear Katherine,
I should be asleep right now, but your performance in the women’s 1,000 meter short track speed skating has me still in awe.
First, congratulations on your silver medal performance. We are so happy for you and your family, who supported you every inch of your incredible journey — from the Learn to Skate program [...]
Being a Jew in C-U: Everything Has Its Season
February 25, 2010 by Laura Weisskopf Bleill
Filed under Being a Jew in C-U, Blog, Humor
Saturday night marks the start of the celebration of Purim, a not-as-well-known yet incredibly fun Jewish holiday. It has all the elements of a fun time for a 4-year-old, including dressing up and getting gifts.
Lace Up Some Skates and Hit the Ice in Chambana
February 23, 2010 by Laura Weisskopf Bleill
Filed under Activities
With the Winter Olympics in full gear, and our winter hanging in there a little more tenaciously than usual, perhaps you’d like to get your family out to take part in some of the freezy fun.
From There to Here: Can A Hater Be Reformed?
February 23, 2010 by Amy L. Hatch
Filed under Blog, From There To Here
For the first 24 months of This Chambanan Life, I hated living here. And when I say “hate” I mean: “Wow, I hate this place with the heat of 1,000 suns, how can I get us the hell out of here as soon as humanly possible?”
Last Call: Chambanamoms Night Out is Wednesday!
February 22, 2010 by Laura Weisskopf Bleill
Filed under Blog, Events
Every mom needs a night out. That’s why chambanamoms.com teamed up with Cakes on Walnut to present a Mom’s Night Out from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the hip downtown Champaign cupcake bakery.


