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Art Instruction

Cake Decorating

Catering

Computer Consulting

Construction

Financial Services

Home Improvement

Horseback Riding

Professional Musicians

Real Estate

Seamstress

If you are a homeschooling family in the CAHSA region and would like to add your professional service to this directory, please e-mail us your request. Include your name, contact information and a brief description of your service.

Art Instruction

The Breezy Bluff Art Workshop offers casual art instruction to 7year-olds through adults. If you are interested in learning sketching, watercolor, acrylics, or pastels, visit the website for more information. No committment necessary to attend the weekly meetings in Bloomington on Fridays during the school year or Tuesdays in summer months.

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Cake Decorating

For your next event, try one of Chrissy Rutledge's beautiful and delicious cakes. Anything from a simple birthday to an elaborate wedding, these cakes are comparable in price to store-bought cakes but taste a WHOLE LOT better! Call her at 454-7887 or email her for details.

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Catering

Chef Paul Stroup caters banquets, receptions, conferences and church functions. He also offers culinary classes. Contact him for your next event at 309-838-9851 or by email.

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Computer Consulting

Omni Computer Consulting was founded as the new millennium was beginning in October 2000. Initially as a computer support and consulting firm assisting families and small businesses in the Bloomington/Normal Illinois area. We provide a verity of services with a “Christian” flair, and Christ-like manner. Allow us to assist your family and businesses in all your computing needs.

Omni Computer Consulting offers ‘Home-schooled’™ a program to provide top rate computer equipment at a fair price for members of the home school community. Omni Computer Consulting supports home school families by providing up to a $250 REBATE** on all computer sales.

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Construction

D & J Construction is a family owned and operated business which specializes in remodeling. A few of our specialties include flooring, ceilings, decks and ceramic tile. Contact David Duffer at 217-376-3205 or by email.

With 25 years experience, Ken Smith Construction of Waynesville does residential design, construction and full service remodelling.Email or call 309-825-6410 to see what he can do for you.

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Financial Services

Heidi Schmitt is a financial analyst with Primerica Financial Services. Primerica is dedicated to financial education of middle class families. Heidi is able to help families address their financial obstacles by offering free services and to give financial seminars for homeschool families. Contact Heidi by phone at (309) 838-8666 or by e-mail. You can also visit her website at http://www.primerica.com/heidischmitt

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Home Improvement

Self employed for more than 25 years in the Bloomington Normal, Robin Shelton is a licensed contractor with the City of Bloomington, has a roofing license with the State of Illinois, and carries all the necessary business insurance to be self employed. Robin W. Shelton Home Improvement provides a variety of services including but not limited to, replacement windows, siding, and roofing. He builds three-seasons rooms, screened in porches, and decks, installs ceramic and hard wood floors and can also remodel your kitchen or basement. On each and every job, Robin does all the carpentry work himself. Estimates are free. His motto for business and life is Colossians 3:23. You can contact him at 309-663-2091. God bless you.

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Horseback Riding

Breezy Bluff was established in 1983 as a safe, fun, economical place to learn how to ride horses. We are located just 12 minutes south of Bloomington and can offer year-round horse activities including weekly lessons, one-time lessons, Spring Break Day Camp, Summer Day Camp, and adult education. We have homeschooler discounts and music/dress/language standards. No smoking is allowed on the farm, and you can be sure you or your child will get top-notch instruction in horse riding, grooming and care. Click on the email link after you visit our web site or call Betty at 309-874-3190.

Under the ownership of homeschoolers Tom and Sandy Mercier, Hunter Oaks offers programs year round for homeschoolers.

1) Beginner lessons. 45 min. private session. Learn basics of horsemanship, grooming, care of horse & tack, show preparation. Walk, trot, canter only. Beginner special $35

2) Hunter Oaks Camp Days ANY day! Our camp package is $180 and includes 4 private lessons, plus an extra hour at the farm following each lesson to enjoy extra horsey activities! Camp shirt, craft project, picture included. This is a great way to immerse you or your child in a fantastic riding experience at Hunter Oaks. You pick the days that work best for your schedule and we'll schedule your lessons & special sessions. Personal attention guaranteed.

Just a short drive to the country west of Normal, Illinois, take I-74 west 10 miles to the Carlock exit. Right to stop sign and left (west) leaving Carlock 3.6 miles on SR 150 to MacAllen Lake Road. Turn right (north). First gravel drive on right. We have a large indoor arena, outdoor arena, cross country course, and trails through the timber. Come ready to enjoy our beautiful 150 acre property! Friendly, knowledgeable instructors who are also active competitors! Excellent, experienced show horses serve our lesson program.

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Professional Musicians

Professional musicians, Brian & Maureen Barnes bring you beautiful music through Dulcimer Dreams. They play play old time "fiddle" music, old English and Irish, classical, gypsy music, hymns, ragtime, high quality contemporary - just about anything that sounds good to their ears. To learn more about Dulcimer Dreams and to find out how to book them for your next event, visit Dulcimer Dreams.com.

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Real Estate

Connie Beard has been serving this area as a licensed Realtor since 1993. She has worked with Denbesten Real Estate in Bloomington her entire career. Her experiences ranges from first time buyers, new construction, executive homes and commercial real estate. Her work as a Realtor has allowed her to continue teaching her youngest daughter, Katherine, as well as among other things volunteer as drama director at Vale Community Church and lead the home school drama program T.H.A.T.. You can learn more about Connie and Denbesten Real Estate by going to the web site www.denbestenrealestate.com. You can contact Connie by phone: 824-9394 or email. She looks forward to serving you in whatever your real estate needs are.

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Seamstress

Debbie Duffer has 30 years experience sewing for the public, everything from drapes to wedding dresses. She does all types of sewing and design as well as offering private sewing lessons. Contact her at 217-376-3205 or email for all your sewing needs.

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is for informational purposes only. CAHSA and the volunteers which provide this website assume no liability for the services of the businesses listed.