Chambanamoms.com caught up with Beth Reutter, mother of Champaign’s very own Katherine Reutter, our nation’s top medal hopeful in women’s short track speed skating.
A Chambana Mom to Know: Joanne Manaster
Joanne Manaster is a former teen model turned science education advocate. The mom of four kids who works as an instructor at the University of Illinois, she presents her enthusiasm for science in a whimsical manner. See why we think she is a Chambana Mom to know.
Recipe: Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Every mom needs a go-to recipe when they want to bring a dish to a church/synagogue potluck, a condolence call or a school event. This easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe is what I make in these situations.
A Lion in Winter: Getaway to the Indianapolis Zoo
Our family mini-vacation to Indianapolis this summer was a huge hit with the kids, Ever since, we’ve been planning our return visit—sort of a booster trip to help us get through the winter. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of going to the Indianapolis Zoo in the wintertime, with a bonus “toss-up” category.
A Dino-Mite Birthday at the Anita Purves Nature Center
If your child knows the difference between a triceratops and a trigonosaurus, he or she might be a prime candidate to have a Dino-Mite birthday party at the Anita Purves Nature Center.