Mother's Day Weekend Guide May 6 - May 8

They build the world with love and care
  One infant at a time.
Their work does more than courts and kings
  To rid the world of crime.
The interest on the gifts they bring
  This world could never pay.
And so, we pause to honor them
  Each year on Mother’s Day.

   -Wendell W. Welling

Happy Mother's Day to all of our loving Mommies

Friday 5.06.2011

This Friday, instead of our normal Friday Night Movie picks, I think it's a great idea to prepare for an even more important day that is just around the corner. And if you're a dad and you still have no idea what I am talking about...you might be in trouble! But don't worry...Dad's must stick together and I've got some ideas that are perfect, even at the last minute.

Everything you need for a beautiful and FREE Mother's Day!

Making Mother's Day Cards: Nothing says Happy Mothers Day like a homemade card and our friends at Disney Movie Rewards have created 2 great cards that you can print out and then have the kids add the finishing touches.

 CLICK HERE for a card for Mom

 CLICK HERE for a card for Grandma.

CLICK HERE for a Mother's Day Coloring Page.

Mother's Day Gift Idea: Help the kids to make a coupon book for mom. On each coupon help the kids come up with different favors that they can do for mom. Example: "Help mommy take the laundry out of the dryer" or "Help mommy take out the trash" Or you can even make coupons for free kisses and hugs. Have the kids color each coupon and then help them to organize them into a little book. What's that...you're not that creative...ok...CLICK HERE for some examples that are ready for you to click and print. Just have the kids add color!

Mother's Day Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Think about mom's most favorite home cooked dish and plan on making it for Mother's Day. Help the kids to create a special menu with all of the selections that you have planned. Instead of prices, put the amount of hugs or kisses it will cost. Let the kids decorate and color the menu and then hide it until Sunday. When it's time to eat, have the kids pretend they are the waiters and take mommies order. Don't forget to make her pay for her food!

Mother's Day Movie Night:  Pop some popcorn, or make some bowls of ice cream and get the family together after dinner or even in the middle of the day for a family movie. Let mom take her pick for today's feature presentation!

You're all set for Mother's Day!

 Now let's check out all the other fun around town this weekend!

Saturday 5.07.2011

National Free Comic Book Day: Start your day off with a free comic book, and encourage your child to read. Comic books are a great way to get a child into reading that would not normally pick up a book. Often times the visual aspect that a comic book provides is just enough excitement to make reading fun. In no time your child will be searching for best selling novels. CLICK HERE for a list of comic book store in San Diego that will be participating in this years FREE comic book day.

 San Diego Dragon Boat Races (9am-5pm) East Mission Bay: If you missed last weeks Asian Festival, this weekend you have another chance to celebrate! Come see the Asian racing boats out on the water. Each boat contains a drummer who sits at the helm pounding a drum to set the pace for oarsmen who paddle in synchronized motion to get the boats gliding smoothly and quickly across the water. On land, celebrate pan-Asian cultures and cuisines. For more information visit http://www.sdalliance.org/

23rd Annual American Indian Culture Days (10am-6pm) 2-Day Event Balboa Park - American Indians from across the US will participate at this Pow Wow to offer a presentation of traditional American Indian culture. Highlights include costumed dancing, drumming, storytelling, tasty food, and hand-crafted goods. The event concludes with the renditions of a solo flutist

Grand Opening of "The Yellow Book Road" at Liberty Station (9am-5pm) - Voted the #1 children's bookstore in San Diego for the last 3 years in a row, The Yellow Book Road bookstore is celebrating their newest location in Liberty Stations across from Ace Hardware. Join the grand opening with photo ops with storybook characters, balloons, raffles, storytellers and a book signing with Laurie Powers, author of Billy Bunce Booberay.

Gator by the Bay Festival (10:30am-8pm) 2-Day Event Spanish Landing Park - If you love the taste and sounds of New Orleans, you will love this Zydeco and Cajun festival. Come enjoy all kinds of music, authentic Creole food, dancing and even a New Orleans style parade. Tickets are $30 for the festival but kids 17 and under are FREE with paid adult. For more information visit wwww.gatorbythebay.com

San Diego Zoo Garden Festival - Learn how the Zoo's garden grows with fun activities and presentation throughout the day. CLICK HERE for a complete listing of this weekends events.

Seaworld's Viva La Musica Festival - Zion and LennoxZion and Lennox, representing Reggaeton on a global level, released their hit album “Motovando la Yal,” over a year ago. Their music has had a significant cultural impact and touched many audiences in the United States, Europe and Latin America. They have visited many major U.S. cities and have performed in prestigious venues including Madison Square Garden and the Miami Arena.

Sunday 05.08.2011 Happy Mothers Day

Chula Vista's Festival Cinco de Mayo (11am-7pm) Memorial Park: Take mom out to a Mexican fiesta featuring musical performances, culinary delights and a Quinceanera Extravaganza. This annual event is held a Memorial Park (Third Ave, between E and Alvarado), and since today is Mother's Day, they have added something extra special just for mom. For just $5 kids can treat mom to the Red Carpet Treatment Tent. There she will be able to receive a mini facial, manicure & pedicure, a massage, and a little goodie bag. For more information on this event visit http://www.thirdavenuevillage.com/

Carlsbad Flower Fields Mother's Day Celebration (9am-6pm) Besides being full of fun for the whole family and a great place to take pictures, the Carlsbad Flower Fields offers a calender packed with special events. For Mother's Day children can "Build Your Own Bouquet for Mommy". JUST ANNOUNCE - Due to the spectacular late-season color, the best the Flower Fields as ever seen, the fields will be extending the season through May 15.

Take Mom to John's Incredible Pizza for FREE: If you still have not had a chance to check out San Diego's newest pizza arcade, you're missing out. John's is part Chuck E Cheese, part Boomers, part buffet! Did I mention that the prices are family friendly. This Sunday ALL mom's eat free, CLICK HERE to download this special offer as well as a coupon for a free $5 fun card for military families with valid ID.

Seaworld's Viva La Musica Festival - Maria Gabriela and Peche from ISA TK+ISA TK+, a Venezuelan musical group created in 2008, is based on the popular teen telenovela, Isa TKM. Their first CD, which launched 2009, “La Fiesta va a Empezar” (the party is going to start), became a huge sensation after airing on Nickelodeon Latin America. “Ven A Bailar,” “Vamos A Vivir,” “Ella Tiene Un Amor” are a few of their popular recent singles.

SAVE THE DATES! Upcoming events-May 13 "Born to Be Wild" in theaters

-May 14 San Diego Walk for Kidney's

-May14 Family Day at the Kroc Center

-May 21 Explore Mission Trails Day

-May 22 Children's Music Festival

-May 22 Jack in the Box Hoops at the beach

-May 22 Sicilian Festival
-May 27 SeaWorld - One Ocean dress rehearsal show

-May 28 Sante Street Fair

-May 29 Vista Strawberry Festival
-June 4 Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" 
-June 10 Opening Day at the San Diego County Fair - DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT COSTCO.
-June 10 Cars 2 Tour (Location TBA)

-July 14-17 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Fully Charged

-June 18 21st Annual Fire Expo & Firefighter Demo Derby

**Daddy Challenge: Try to make an effort to read a short book or short story to your child every night this week.

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