Happy Mother's Day!
There are some fun family activities this weekend so be sure to scroll down to our event calendar and see all the ways you can keep mom busy...Enjoy your weekend, Moms - thanks for all you do for your families and our community!
 MOTHER'S DAY FUN... Do you have big plans for a Mother's Day celebration or do you prefer a quiet day? While different moms have different 'visions' of their perfect day, the one common thread is that this is a day to celebrate moms and all that they do. For your special day, you may want drop some not-so-subtle-hints to your family on how you would like to spend your day...
- a picnic lunch at the Rose Garden
- brunch at a local hotel/restaurant
- a meal at Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant, SB & Montecito locations, 15% of the proceeds from Mother’s Day sales will go to St. Vincent’s programs
- rent bikes or a boat at the waterfront for a fun family ride
- breakfast in bed, prepared by someone other than mom; check out the Recipe Club for ideas
- go on a hike or take a day trip >
- a carefree day of play at the beach
- make a craft together >
- spend the afternoon wine tasting in Santa Ynez
- schedule a massage, pedicure or facial >
- work in your garden
- visit a museum >
- grab a good book or magazine and read for as long as you want
- attend "Singing in the Rain" 2pm matinee at SB High School
- ask for tickets to PCPA theater, the Let's Fall in Love concert, or WEV's Women in the City event
GIFT IDEAS... There are many fun local ideas below but we also wanted to share a few online gifts we found that would put a smile on mom's face! You can click to read all product reviews >
- Luna & Stella - is a gorgeous and unique collection of customized birthstone jewelry. Each piece is made-to-order and custom set with the birthstones of children, grandchildren and loved ones. The necklace is customizable with up to 5 stones and the rings are sold individually but designed to be mixed, matched and added to over time as new members join the family, making them a great gift for a new mom or grandma.
- Chicken Soup - It is probably the most expensive chicken soup that you will ever buy however if you are the recipient, you will be in heaven. It arrives on the doorstep ready to heat with a nice ribbon, fresh rolls and cookies which means a night of no cooking for mom!
- Card Cubby - If mom's wallet is bursting with credit cards, gift cards and more, she may love this Card Cubby... it is a stylish, alphabetized mini-card file that fits right into your purse, briefcase, baby bag or car console! Room for most cell phones, iPods and small cameras! It holds up to 80 cards and makes finding what you are looking for - a breeze.
MOM IN THE SPOTLIGHT... We're proud to feature Julie Barker. We asked our readers to share about local moms they admire, and we'd like to thank Laura Lewis for telling us about Julie. Laura wrote, "I admire Julie Barker because she is a great mom to her kids. Even though she works full time, she still makes time to work in her kids' classrooms. She encourages her kids in their activities, including soccer and softball. She teaches her kids how to live respectfully and responsibly." Read full spotlight/profile >
 SB TEEN IDOL FINALISTS... Congratulations Courtney O'Donnell, Alexis Escobedo, Rachelle Clark, Allison Lewis, Danielle Hanks, Grady Lee, Savannah Mears, Christina Li, Chelsea Chaput, Alba Vargas, Sam Brenner, James Cho. The finale will be held next Tuesday night at 7pm at the DP High School Theater.
 CONGRATULATIONS... to The Learningden Preschool who is recognized for the 2010 Imagine a World award given by Alpha Resource Center to an organization that fosters inclusion and support of all people. The Learningden welcomes children with all levels of abilities and fosters an environment where children lead the way in their development and growth. Click to view award presentation video or visit our blog for more details about the award.
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