May 9, 2008...7:13 pm
MOTHER’S DAY Ideas…
I know, I know…before you think I left you high and dry for ideas for the big day this weekend, never fear!
Here are a few fun things to do with Mom on Mother’s Day 2008!
Mother’s Day, SUNDAY
Mother’s Day at the Winery- Winery at Eagle Knoll, 11-4. Live music by the Frim Fram Four. Before you dismiss this as a non-kid friendly event (because it’s at a winery) … guess again. They will be cooking projects for kids and families, craft project, gourmet buffet brunch, featuring a kid’s table with hands-on make it and take it lunch items. Price: $30 general, $20 children age 13-17, $15 for kids 7-12 and $10 for children 6 and under. YOu do need to call in advance for tickets: 286-9463. The winery is on the way to Emmett (highway 16).
It seems Mom really might need a drink. And the good folks at the Sawtooth Winery just outside of Nampa think it’s a good way to show her you love her… “I luv me mum: Mother’s day wine festival” is Sunday 12 to 5pm. This is the 19th year for the event (I didn’t even know they’d been around that long!). For $20, you get your own commemorative wing glass, sampling of over 9 wineries, gourmet food and live music. Kids are free. Call 467-1200 for more details.
Get into the swing of it with the High Desert Swing Dance Club at Shorty’s Saloon on Glenwood. Swing dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. with open dancing from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
You say you have a music lover in the house? Then head out to Jewitt Auditorium for a Mother’s day Attebery Hunt Piano Duo. Barbara Attebery and Sylvia Hunt are presenting personal favorites: Mozart “Sonata in D,” Infante “Danses Andalouses,” and the Braggiotti “Yankee Doodle Variations.” The event is free but donations for the college of Idaho Skyrm Music Scholarship are suggested.
Last but not least…a little advice from my Dad, that as a mom, I tend to agree with… Before you go buy mom that big screen TV, that you know YOU really want. Think carefully about what you might be able to sacrifice for her…and you’re sure to come up with a winner. Dads, that could just be telling her to pick the day and you’ll stay home with the kids so she can go shopping, out for coffee, or do whatever she wants.
Our moms do so much for us - sacrificially - sacrificing for them is advice well taken.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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