Help for the Coburn Family - JUNE 7 EVENT

We had some friends over this weekend for a BBQ and officially test out our imaginary table (see previous post “Shattered” for details…).  Table aside, I got a great tip from one of my friends who told me about a fantastic home decor place I’ve been wanting to check out in Nampa called “Graples.”  It’s [...]

Statesman Suggestions for Your Extended Holiday Weekend

The Idaho statesman posted some great weekend “to do” suggestions this afternoon on their website.  The story link is below, and the story is pasted here as well.  I was just about to work on another post about events commemorating our veterans, so….Thanks for making my job easy this week, Statesman! :-) The Statesman’s website also [...]

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 [...]

This Mother’s Day Weekend

Hmmm…  My oldest child insists that on Sunday I should stay in bed all day. 
Not a bad idea…but with the weather forecast, I’m thinking I’d rather be OUTSIDE!  Even if that means working in the yard… that actually sounds good to me! (especially if Monday followed with a pedicure or massage…..hint, hint….)
If that’s not your [...]

This weekend… Bring on SPRING! (Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate…)

I’m ready for spring, but waking this morning to see daffodils poking through a mound of hail and snow Wednesday night’s storm left  behind just did not seem right to me…  It was a rude reminder that the calendar might technically say it’s SPRING, but mother nature still is behind the wheel!  Regardless, I’m thinking the [...]

Easter Sunrise Services

I’m not much of a morning person.  I wish I was, but by nature, I’m a night owl.  One of these years I WILL go to an Easter sunrise service…maybe when Easter falls a little later in the year when morning temps aren’t so chilly!  But, if you are interested in finding an Easter Sunrise [...]

10 things to do in Boise - Anytime

Here are a few things you can do ANY TIME!
1. Ice Skating at Idaho Ice World - www.idahoiceworld.org
2. Visit the Idaho Botanical Garden - M-F from 9-5; Weekends from noon-4 www.idahobotanicalgarden.org
3. Historical Museum in Julia Davis Park
4. Boise Art Museum in Julia Davis Park
5. Take a ride on the Boise tour train (also from Julia [...]

More for the weekend - March 7-9

Here are some more family-friendly activities in this round.
Have fun!
FRIDAY - March 7
YMCA Kids Night Out:  Ages 5-11 spend the night at the downtown YMCA.  Activities include swimming, games, pizza and movies.  Check in at 7pm Friday night and check out at 8am on Saturday a.m.  Call 344-5501 for more info or visit www.ymcatvidaho.org
Puppet Show:  [...]

Somthing to do - Get JIGgy with it!

Here’s a fantastic family event you can go to this weekend in Nampa that will help you get into the mood for St. Patrick’s Day! 
Celtic Rythm - 7pm - Nampa Civic Center, featuring the Tiernan Irish Dancers and the Giant Leprechauns
I’m posting the press release below and do want to be totally up front with [...]

I’m in the Mood for Love…Things to do this weekend - Feb 8-10(ish)

To help you “get in the mood for love” this weekend (yes, Valentine’s day is next week… here are a few things to do with your sweetie, or by yerself!
 Catch a showing of Love and Romance by Starlight Mountain Theater Company.  It’s showing here in Boise (1851 S.C Century Way, Suite B) , so don’t [...]