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Gift Certificates for the Crocheters and Knitters in your life.

Mothers Day Brunch

Sunday, May 12th, 2013
10:30 am 3:30 pm

Join us for a

Whether youre a veteran or a rookie, we are Oak Parks one-stop shop for all things yarn. Come by our comfortable space and find the materials, advice, and support you need for your next project. If youre looking for project ideas, our Charity Knitting and our always-changing Special Events may be just the spark you need.
Join us for Open Knit Knite Mondays from 6-9. Well bring the treats, you bring the projects!

Breakfast Specialties, Omelets made to order, Prime Rib, Bone-in Ham, Smoked Salmon & Shrimp Cocktail, Tilapia, Cheese Tortellini, Salads, Assorted Desserts & much more!

See our full menu at www.carletonhotel.com

SERVED IN THE GRAND BALLROOM

Adults $34.95*; Children (5-12) $11.95*; Children 4 & under are free *Plus Tax & Gratuity For Reservations call (708) 848-4250
Barclays American Grille also open for dinner starting at 5pm.

1107-1109 Westgate, Oak Park IL 708.948.7943

www.knotjustknits.com info@knotjustknits.com

1110 Pleasant Street Oak Park, IL www.carletonhotel.com

Arcade Jewelers
51 E Burlington, Riverside (708) 442-8110 www.arcadejewelers.net Tuesday-Friday 11-5 Saturday 11-3

First Communion, Confirmation, Graduation... jewelry for all, from Riverside's gem...

Mothers' Day,

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Editor and Mom Sarah Corbin Art Director Claire Innes Manager of Internet and Technology Graham Johnston Digital Editor Rosie Powers Photo Editor David Pierini Photographer David Pierini Editorial Designers Sky Hatter, Lisa Armstrong, Mark Tatara Fashion Writer Suze Solari Advertising Production Manager Philip Soell Advertising Design Manager Andrew Mead Advertising Designers Debbie Becker, Maggie Acker Display Advertising Sales Dawn Ferencak, Missy Laurell, Marc Stopeck Display Advertising Coordinator Alicia Plomin Circulation Manager Kathy Hansen Distribution Coordinator Alan Majeski Publisher Dan Haley VP/Director of Operations Andrew Johnston Published by Wednesday Journal, Inc., 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone: 708/524-8300

Im a bit frazzled
am the organizer of all family events. I am the shuttle bus to dance, soccer, golf, birthday parties, lunch and movies. I am the house cleaner. I am the lunch maker. I am the alarm clock. I sweat the small stu. I cover little scrapes with little band-aids. I have a bubble of a yell right under my throat at many moments during the day. Im jealous of others who walk casually through the small daily stresses with ease, anxiety free.

SARAH CORBIN
Jack, Ruth and Sarah I am the hero of their night terrors. I am the superwoman of water in the middle of the night. I am very afraid for my children. I dont handle their bumps and bruises well. I wait, breath held, for their fevers to break. I cry for parents that have lost their children and hold mine a little too tightly when news breaks.

I hate the spring, love the winter, love the summer and hate the fall. I think joyfully about the beginning of summer and worry about how long will stretch on. I want to be cool, but not too cool. I want to be stern, but not too stern. I want to be fun, and still maintain my air of authority. Im in love with the smell of my childrens hair when its wet. I like the smell of their breath as they wake up in the morning. I am most happy when they have played so hard they are lthy dirty and look outrageously unkempt.

I am grateful for how they have shaped my soul. My children have helped me be more patient with the human condition. I care more and love more than I ever thought possible. I am a mom. I love that I am a mom.

Mother/Daughte Mother/Daughter Day of Beauty. Day of Beauty.

select stylists.

Luscious lather with style Luscious lather with style andand manicure $50, $50, manicure save $10 per person save $10 per person thruthru the month of May, the month of May,
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James Anthony
Salon

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708.366.3100 www.jamesanthonysalon.com find us on facebook 7607 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305

708.366.3100 7607 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305

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mothers day
at marion street cheese market

When you have pets and kids you need a lot of vacuum.

sunday brunch
hybrid buffet sunday, may 12, 2013 order in store or by phone we ship/deliver

Mrs
(What you dont need is a lot of expense.)
Best Vacuum is your nearby Miele sales & service headquarters. For active families with lots of floors to keep clean, we offer a range of Miele Vacuums. And were known for our Best trade-in allowance. Which means German engineering is easier to afford than you might think. Visit us now, in the heart of Oak Park.
Canister models from $299

custom baskets artisan cheese platters

order in store, by phone or online yum!

148 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 708-660-9800 Open Mon.-Fri.,10 am-6 pm; Sat.,10 am-4 pm; Closed Sun. 2646 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 773-348-4500 Open Mon.-Fri.,9 am-6 pm; Sat.,10 am-4 pm; Sun.,12 pm-4 pm

bistro gourmet groceries 100 s. marion street oak park, il 60302 708.725.7200 moms.marionstcheese.com

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best vacuum

www.bestvacuum.com

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. Hunter
iane Hunter and her family have lived in River Forest for 3 years. Diane, her husband Brad and her children Gordon, 8 and Shea 6, love living in River Forest. Members of FFC (Fitness Formula Club), Diane and her kids are avid sports participants and can be found playing tennis, soccer, hockey, baseball or softball to name a few. They take full advantage of the River Forest Public Library and can often be found biking to the Oak Park Farmers Market.

family
Sarah Corbin

Diane: Graphic print shirt dress from Muse, Oak Park Shea: White lace dress and custom oral sash from Kings Closet, Oak Park Gordon: Cream Burberry
oxford custom made bow tie and navy trousers from Kings Closet, Oak Park

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Mrs. Towne
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aila Towne, a CPA, made Oak Park her home 2 and a half years ago. Shes been married to her husband Oscar, a natural gas storage trader for over 8 years. She is an avid genealogist and loves to take walks, ride bikes and visit the Oak Park parks with her kids. Nailas youngest two attend pre-k programs with the Park District of Oak Park. She loves the program and so do Owen and Nyah - its exible and they really make school fun for the kids. Naila is also a Girl Scout leader at her sons school. When Oscar entered Kindergarten fellow parents were looking for help to get a troop started. She jumped on board. Naila plans to help start another troop when her daughter starts kindergarten next year.

family
Sarah Corbin

Naila: Cotton cobalt dress. Takara, Oak Park Artisan beaded necklace. Takara, Oak Park Oscar: Reversible navy shorts & collared
emblem shirt made with bamboo, Fore. Sugar Cup Traders, Oak Park

Owen: Soft cotton car polo & boardwalk

pants, Zutan. Sugar Cup Traders, Oak Park

Nyah: Spring oral cotton dress with

bubble skirt, Elaine Et Lena. Sugar Cup Traders, Oak Park

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Monacella
Kyler: Casual shorts by Tea,
Surfboard print top by Tea, Majamas, Oak Park

family
Sarah Corbin

Asher: Striped onesie by Tea,

Majamas, Oak Park

Kristen: Nixilu Comfort Legging by Majamas Nixilu Eider Tunic in Red by Majamas, Oak Park

risten Monacella is a local Brookeld mom. A speech pathologist by trade, she also bakes, oil paints, organic gardens and works as a professional photographer. Currently shes taking a short break to be home with Asher her 4 week old and Kyler who is just 2. Kristen and her husband Frank, have been married for 8 years. But they have known each other for far longer. They even graduated from Riverside Brookeld High School. Kristen loves being in Brookeld and takes full advantage of being close to the woods and trails in the area. Kristen focuses as much as possible on organic eating and visits the Brookeld farmers market for her weekly shopping when in season to support local farming. Shes also able to get eggs from Swingbelly farms all year long.

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Suzes Favorite Things

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1. Cha Cha hat, $42. Jayne, Forest Park 2. Joseph Ribko abstract print dress. Sanems, Oak Park 3. Stripe top, $52. Jayne, Forest Park 4. Leather Handbag, $58. Jayne, Forest Park 2 3

Mothers Day Brunch

at 905 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL

Buzz Caf

Coveny Lane
Tues. Fri. 12 noon 6 pm Sat. 10 am 4:30 pm Earlier by Appointment

Hours:

See what all the buzz is about.

Sunday, May 12th

8am2pm Mothers Special

Fine Selection of Unique Jewelry & Gifts.

Sunday, May 12th

Mothers Special

Banana and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream-filled French Toast with Fresh Strawberries

30 E. Burlington Downtown Riverside (708) 442-4387

Purses Scarves European Soaps Art Glass Lamps Glass Frames & Boxes Beautiful Jewelry Fragrance Fabulous Teas Candles Caldrea

8am filling, 2pmbaked to crisp perfection, then topped with toasted hazelnut

Thick-cut Brioch filled with fresh bananas and creamy chocolate

Banana and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream-filled Seatings are on the half-hour Toast with Fresh Strawberries French Reservations recommended
Thick-cut Brioch filled with fresh bananas and creamy Call 708-660-0894 chocolate hazelnut filling, baked to crisp perfection,

chopped hazelnuts, and lavished with fresh hazelnut whipped cream and garnished with fresh strawberries $12

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6 8 5. Uncle Frank oral dress, $138. Cobalt stone necklace, $42. Sanems, Oak Park 6. Belts: various leather & raa ,$16 - $20. Jayne, Forest Park 5 7. Cobalt blue clutch with zipper detail, $52. Sanems, Oak Park 8. Girls print dress. Majamas, Oak Park 7 9. Boys shorts and sweater set. Majamas, Oak Park 9

A Mothers Day Tradition: Sunday Brunch at Cucina Paradiso!

Sunday, May 12, 10:30am 3:00pm
$25 for Adults $13 for Kids 12 and under Kids under 5 pay their age! Regular dinner hours & menu 5-9pm Reservations required. Call 708.848.3434

814 North Boulevard 708-848-3434 www.cucinaoakpark.com

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Sarahs Favorite Things

1. The Goddess, American craft artist hand carved graphite drawing instrument, $22. Filoni, Oak Park 2. Life Therapy Apothecary hand soap, $27. Careful Peach, Oak Park 3. Chewbeads, $14, $16, $38. Sugarcup Traders, Oak Park 4. Hand-felted Birdhouse, $30. Oak Park Conservatory Gift Shop, Oak Park 5. Ikebana, $22. Oak Park Conservatory Gift Shop, Oak Park 6. Black Laced Metal Pendant. Takara, Oak Park 7. Art Chairs, $75, $150. Local artist Anthony J. Abboreno, Oak Park
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Behind the scenes

Sarah Corbin

Other photos by David Pierini

Mom Wants a New Purse!

Patricia Locke Trunk Show Saturday May 11th

Details in next weeks Wednesday Journal

7418 MADISON ST. FOREST PARK 708.771.1111

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For Mothers Day

Rapini e Gamberi Bruschetta (rapini and shrimp bruschetta) Risotto Con Fragola (strawberry risotto)

Special Menu

Costolette Di Agnello (lamb chops) Pesca Al Cartoccio (fish in parchment paper) Dessert Gelati

Homemade Ravioli Served in a Lamb Ragu Sauce

A Rose for every Mother!

Make your reservation today!
1111 Lake Street | Downtown Oak Park 708-445-9700 | Hours: 11am - 11pm
Every Day

708-445-9700

In art, you can fnd your own spirit. This very simple act is art itself. Houston Llew

LOGO And Tag Line 131 N Oak Park Ave Oak Park 708-445-9360 Here

24th Annual Plant Sale

Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

Celebrate Mothers Day with us!

Spring Tote Bag

20% OFF

with $25 purchase.

FREE

Members sale is Friday, May 3 from 2pm 7pm Public sale is Saturday, May 4 from 8am 4pm
Over 150 different plants are for sale. Whether you want vegetables, herbs, ground covers, perennials or annuals, this is the place.

Wide Selection of Gifts, Cards and Willow Tree for Mom.

SCHAUERS

e ower that lasts!

Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield St Oak Park, IL 60304 708-725-2400 www.fopcon.org

7443 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 708-771-7761 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 12-4
The Oak Park Conservatory is a historic property of the Park District of Oak Park

Open Mothers Day Sunday, May 12th 11am -4pm