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Mama's Day Fun

May 08, 2009

 So it's that time again, time to honor all those hardworking, loving, amazing mothers.  I know, you are used to prioritizing everything and everyone above yourself - but it's important to give yourself a pat on the back and also to teach the kids that mom is more than a cook and a maid - she's a real person who needs to be appreciated!  So schedule a pedicure, have coffee with a friend and then hang out with your kids this weekend and remind them that their mom rocks!  Crusing around on the internet I found a bunch of great family activities for Mother's Day on one of my favorite local events calendars - www.parentsmonthlyonline.com.   Happy Mother's Day!

Farms, Friends and Fairytales at Fairytale Town - "This event is a fun way for children to learn how important agriculture is to our every day lives," says program manager Sharlene Lal. "It's one thing to hear about how ice cream or butter is made, or how wool is spun into yarn it's another thing to see it happen in front of your very eyes!" Families can also visit with a variety of people and organizations who bring agricultural products to market. While you wander the grounds learning all about agriculture, you can listen to live bluegrass music provided by Loose Acoustic Trio. 11 am – 3 pm. All ages. General $4.50; Children 2 & under Free. Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr., Sacramento. For more info call 916-808-8886 or visit www.FairytaleTown.org

Fountains Kids Club – Enjoy an entertainment filled morning at The Fountains in Roseville. 10 am- 11 am: Mother’s Day Craft (for the first 100 children); 11 am – 12 am: Special flower for Mom and Mimo’s Balloon Sculpturing. All ages. Free. Events takes place at the stage on the second Saturday of each month. The Fountains located at Roseville PKWY & Galleria Blvd, Roseville. For more info call 916-786-2679 or visit www.TheFountainsAtRoseville.com

Mommy and Me: Mother’s Day Brunch - Celebrate mother's day in this fun and interactive cooking class for both mommy and child. Learn to make a simple and delicious brunch of fruit smoothies, baked eggs with roasted vegetables, vegetarian sausages, and honey cornbread muffins. At the Sacramento Natural Food Co-Op. 10 am – 12:30 pm. All ages. $55; $45 for Co-Op owners, admission is good for one child and adult. Located at Community Learning Ctr. & Cooking School, 1914 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento. For reservations and more info call 916-455-2667 or visit www.SacFoodCoop.com 

Second Saturday for Families: Draw Fairytales at Crocker Art Museum. Storytellers will spark your imagination with thrilling fairytales and epic adventures. 12 – 3 pm. Free with admission. All ages. Join a family tour of Maxfield Parrish and the Art of the Print at 2 pm. General $6; Seniors $4; Children & Students $3. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento. For more info call 916-808-7000 or visit www.CrockerArtMuseum.org