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EDITOR’S Intro

Wild moms: animal kingdom mothers

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got an idea that for Mother’s Day I would do some research on wild mothers — in other words, moms in the animal kingdom — and then I would do the same for Father’s Day. I found there are some pretty incredible parents out there in nature. However, there are some bad actors too and some rather indifferent beasts that don’t really take to their roles as parents. (I’m writing this as the so-called “awards season” is finally winding down on TV, so I have some Hollywood vocabulary in my head.) Following is a bit of what I found about a few of the moms in the wilderness (mostly taken from http://www.bbc.com/earth/ story/20150723-10-astonishing-animal-parents).

If we were to give out something resembling the Oscars for maternal sacrifice and nurturing, the nominees would be: • The Weddell seal, for her stellar performance in teaching her children to survive in Antartica, an icecovered landmass also described as the world’s largest desert due to its lack of rainfall and vegetation. In temperatures that regularly hover around –81 degrees F., with fierce winds, a momma seal must teach her offspring to navigate an icy underwater landscape in order to survive. At just 2 weeks old, the seal pups are gently nudged into the cold, dark, wet environment, with momma seal painstakingly teaching them the requisite survival skills.

• The elephant seal, for her performance as a “large and in charge” momma member of a seal team. Weighing an average of 1,700 pounds, the elephant seal quickly drops 600 pounds after giving birth. Her smooth ability to hastily get her stunning figure back is likened to a celebrity who, only a day after giving birth, is seen on the beach in a bikini ... supposedly (http://www.animalplanet.com/wildanimals/10-animal-moms/).

• The orangutan, for her dedicated performance as a nest builder. According to www.animalplanet.com, a mother orangutan builds a new nest every night and, over the course of her life, will build more than 30,000 nests for her family.

Other fun facts about wildlife mothers include: • Elephants share all mothering responsibilities with a

collective group of babysitters known as “allomothers,” a concept not limited to one species. Elephants are a matriarchal society of pachyderms and, as such, all female elephants are fierce in protecting the youngest members of the herd.

• Polar bear moms gain 400 pounds during pregnancy but sleep through their offspring’s birth in a state resembling hibernation.

If your taste runs to the darker side of sacrificial motherhood, the caecilian should interest you. This species resembles a worm but is actually an amphibian that makes its home in the planet’s rainforests. Baby caecilians use their sharp little teeth to eat their mother’s nutrient-rich skin.

Fortunately, Momma re-grows her skin every three days so the babies can keep eating. The pseudoscorpion mom will literally sacrifice herself to her children if she fails to find adequate food for them.

Now, we’ll leave the more bizarre side of nature to focus on the apparently light-hearted female cuckoo. According to an article titled The 9 Worst Moms in the Animal Kingdom at http://mentalfloss.com/article/30657/9-worst-momsanimal-kingdom, the crazy cuckoo mom abandons her young by laying her eggs in the nest of another bird and then flying off to pursue a freewheeling single life. And pandas may be cute, but according to the same article, if a mother panda has twins, she’ll ignore the weaker of the two in favor of the stronger one.

Some of these are extreme examples of mothers in the wild. Many animal moms are just like human moms, with the exception that animal moms aren’t recognized on Mother’s Day by official proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. On May 12, many mothers will be given cards, bouquets of flowers, or a lovely dinner in a fine dining establishment. If you’re one of the thousands of women who get no acknowledgement at all on Mother’s Day, remember the lowly, self-sacrificing caecilian. All moms count. None of us could live without them. Quite literally.

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Create boundaries or be frazzled

By Sandy McDaniel

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was at a first year birthday party recently, reliable. Say, “Thanks for watching your sister and it was remarkable to see how few while I ran to the store! High five!” parents set boundaries for their little Children want to please, so any positive toddlers. feedback becomes something which inspires a “Oh, it’s just a party,” one mother told me. child to repeat a choice, such as, “Wow! You did “She never listens to me,” another mother a great job loading/unloading the dishwasher. lamented.

Thanks!”

Being a 50 year-trained-parenting-cop, I Be sure to notice any acts of honesty and took deep breaths and said nothing in terms of respond with, for instance, “Thanks for bringing guidance or warnings. me the correct change after you bought yourself The whole game is about power. From the something to eat.” time a baby is born, he/she begins to realize that Respectful: Being respectful of someone’s he/she has something. The child doesn’t know Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel things is important, as is learning to be respectful what “it” is, and the child begins to check it out: of someone’s space: “Nick wants some time to himself right now, so you need to find something else to do.”

If I scream, do you run and get me? If yes, true in the middle of I grew up in a “Yes, sir! No, sir!” age, and we wouldn’t even the night as well? Is it okay to hit my sister? What if I only want have considered talking back to our parents. Disrespectful macaroni for meals and won’t eat anything else? What will you do if behavior is not acceptable. It is important your children give I scream, “No!” and won’t do what you say? I don’t pick up messes. you feedback when you ask them a question or tell them to do Can I play with the light socket? Don’t even think of washing my something. A simple, “Okay!” lets you know you were heard. hair! I’m not wearing that! This is my favorite shirt, I am wearing it For the child who does not listen or respond, ask that child to again today. I don’t want to do my homework, it’s boring. I told three come to where you are and say, “I don’t feel heard right now. friends to come for an overnight on Saturday. Everyone else has a later I’m going to repeat what I just said, then I want you to repeat curfew! I don’t want to go to bed/sleep now! I told my friends I’d what I said.” This act is incredibly boring, so the child will learn drive them to the football game so I need to use your car (even though to listen and respond. you just said you have plans for the car).”

Kind: In our home there was zero tolerance for unkindness.

When the boys would say something unkind to their sister, The list is endless, and exhausting to the harried parent.

Kathleen, their response to my consequence was, “We were just The question a child is asking is, “Do you mean it?” If you kidding!” are not consistent, if you give in to pleading and negotiating, There can be no such thing as a little unkindness. The rule is: you have declared that you have no boundaries, and chaos will No unkindness, with swift consequences when your children are be the result. Single parents going through a divorce feel sorry unkind, so as to inspire them to be kind. for their children when setting boundaries and enforcing them, “Don’t Feed the Dragon” (parentingsos.com or Amazon) is when structure is the one thing that keeps a child feeling safe. my parenting book with my unique discipline system. Since The job of a parent is to teach each child to successfully use you teach most by what you model, it is vital that you are kind power in his/her life. Misuse of power creates adults who can’t as well. Focus on a child’s behavior as being unacceptable and keep friends or jobs, have bumpy or destroyed relationships, leave judgments or labels alone. and don’t fit in inside their worlds.

Summer is coming. Get your boundaries in place and you If you think of your job as being defined by creating a might actually enjoy having your children home. My children reliable, respectful, responsible, kind human being, you have are 47 and 48. Take it from me... You will never have this time some areas in which to direct your efforts. with your children again, and time does fly by.

Reliable: Will the child do the job at hand without being For more than 55 years, Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel has been an badgered, nagged or criticized? Initially, you need to be clear in international speaker and recognized authority on families and children. your instructions as to what the job entails, such as, “Please put all Author of five books, columnist, founder of parentingsos.com, she is a resident of Meridian and loves spending time with her three Idaho the toys on the floor in the living room back into the toy box.” grandchicks. Semi-retired, she speaks to schools, churches, and MOPS With a teenager, “Clean your room!” leaves too much to groups and provides parent coaching sessions in person and on the phone. different evaluations. Be specific about what you want done She is available for parenting talks/trainings in the Treasure Valley and and set a time limit for its accomplishment. Be sure to give a may be reached at sandy@parentingsos.com. Also, go to YouTube: Sandy child ample acknowledgment when that child does something Spurgeon McDaniel to see videos on specific parenting issues.

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A LEARNING alternative

The do’s and don’ts of homeschooling

By Daniel Bobinski

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re you concerned about some of The second thing I said is that you don’t your children’s school experiences? have to do this alone. Plenty of homeschool Maybe he or she is getting bullied. cooperatives (co-ops) exist in the Valley.

Maybe his or her grades in some Co-ops are a pool of parents interested in subjects aren’t as high as you think they supporting each other and seeing kids learn. should be. Maybe some of the values being This means if you don’t feel comfortable taught at your child’s school clash with your teaching a particular topic (for example, math own. If these or any other reasons are leading or science), no worries. Other parents who you to think about homeschooling, here’s enjoy teaching those topics can do it for you. some good news: All you have to do is find a co-op where those 1) There’s a homeschooling convention subjects are taught. coming up in the Treasure Valley where you To give you a head start on what you might Daniel Bobinski can get all your questions answered. learn at the conference, I’d like to offer some 2) You don’t have to homeschool alone. “do’s and don’ts” that many new homeschoolers find helpful: Thanks to Idaho code regarding education, you, the Don’t think you have to set up a classroom like what you parent, can educate your child as you see fit. see in public schools. Do you have a kitchen table and a chair? Great. You have a place for your child to work. What IDAHO CODE 33-202. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE matters is learning, not the configuration of the learning COMPULSORY. The parent or guardian of any child resident in environment. this state who has attained the age of seven (7) years at the time of the commencement of school in his district, but not the age of sixteen (16) years, shall cause the child to be instructed in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools of the state of Idaho. To accomplish this, a parent or guardian shall either cause the child to be privately instructed by, or at the direction of, his parent or guardian; or enrolled in a public school or public charter school … (emphasis added).

Simply stated, you have the right to educate your own children, or have anyone else do it, so long as your child’s education includes the subjects commonly and usually taught in public schools.

My wife and I have homeschooled our own daughter (now 16), and we’ve also taught classes for other homeschooled kids. And, having collaborated with dozens of other parents who’ve done the same, I’m here to say that you can create a learning environment at home in which your child can thrive.

Remember I said you don’t have to do this alone? If the possibility of homeschooling is even a blip on your radar, I strongly encourage you to attend the annual “Homeschool Idaho” conference, June 7-8 at the NNU campus in Nampa (register at homeschoolidaho.org/convention). There’s even a bonus for parents who have never been to the convention before and whose eldest child is not yet 5 years old: Your registration is free! But even if you don’t meet that criteria, the conference offers free attendance for every registrant’s spouse. That means if you register for the conference, your spouse can also attend — at no charge!

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Don’t think that you have to keep the same hours as public schools do. With homeschooling, learning can happen anywhere, any time. If you want to take the morning to visit an ailing relative, you’re perfectly within your rights to do so. In fact, if you want to spend a week at the Oregon coast, have at it. I’ll bet there’s a table and chair where you’ll be staying, and your child will be motivated to knock out some subjects so that fun can be had on the beach.

Along these same lines, you don’t even have to keep the same calendar as public schools. Some homeschooling families start their school year in August, some in September.

And some do year-round schooling, taking whole months off throughout the year, such as March, July, and December.

Do invest some time to identify your child’s learning style and interests. It may take a year to figure this out, but then Continued on Page 15 www.idahofamilymagazine.com

THE HORNEY village

Family familiarity: both body and soul

By Jesie Horney

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y 5-year-old son recently saw me without a shirt on and pressed his hand to my belly, declaring it “so soft” and asking “why does it stick out from you like that?” My 6-year-old daughter, born a lady (or a Mennonite), watched me get dressed for church and said in her sweetest voice, “Mom, sometimes when I wear a dress that short, I like to put leggings or tights under it. Do you think you want to do that today?” Motherhood is like all the nagging voices in my head grew legs and now walk around my house asking for snacks.

At least I have my 3-year-old, who is actually quite lavish in her praise of my looks and my body. According to her, my hair is perfect, my skin is a magical rainbow, and I’m the most beautiful mom she has.

The intimacy of living in a family is a ground well-tilled for such vulnerable observations. Home is where we see each other, touch each other, and experience each other not just as persons with personalities, but as bodies, with habits and traits and smells and warmth, a familiarity unavailable outside of our homes and immediate relationships. We see each other’s bellies sticking out and we know each other’s faces when they are sleepy or mad; our bodies mean something to each other.

Historically, humans have often attempted to separate ourselves from our bodies, regarding the flesh and bones as merely a carton for what matters — our souls, our actual selves. This disconnect creates many problems, least of all the tendency to consider our physical selves separate entities from our inner selves, which in turn encourages a calculated consideration of the bodies around us. Because if a body is

just bits and pieces meant to hold us together, what does it matter how we talk about it or use it?

I talk to my kids about bodies all the time.Their bodies represent who they are to the people around them as their vehicle for participating in the world, so it matters how they see themselves and how they see others. Their bodies are at once completely private and yet the only tangible part of themselves to share. Their bodies allow them to take what is inside their hearts and minds and make something good or say something good. I want them to know the beauty and strength their hands and brains bring to a room, but I also want them to understand the importance of the soul that each person carries inside their skin.

How can I help my kids develop a healthy view of their bodies and the bodies of others? I mean for starters they should probably not tell someone that their belly is squishy, but that’s mostly about manners. I also want my family to respect the innate importance of our physicality, and learn to use our bodies for all the good humans are capable of doing.

We run through the grass, we climb trees, we design cities, we build bridges, we heal sick people, we hug and kiss and laugh, we tell stories, bake bread and ride bikes; our bodies make us real. It does not matter how much space we take up or how our hair curls or if we are the slowest person on the track.

We matter because we are human. We are part of something grand. And our bodies are the gift God gave us to serve and love each other.

The second I saw a positive sign on a pregnancy test, my kids’ bodies changed my world. The mystery of their limbs Continued on Page 15

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The OUTDOORSMAN

Todd and the ole Pony

By Chuck Carpenter, USDA – Wildlife Services (May 27, 1980 - July 15, 2011)

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he program I worked for was responsible for stopping or reducing life stock losses caused by predators and a whole array of other things. A lot of the problems we were called in to help solve was in the back country, lots of two track roads, hours spent on horseback or ATV in some of the most remote and roughest country there is.

All the guys that work for the program occasionally will get in and out of their areas would have dangerous experiences.

After the wreck was over and no one was injured or worse, it seem like they could always find humor in the situation.

In the late summer of 2010 I received word that one of the sheep producers running sheep on a forest allotment had lost 30 sheep by blackbear attack. The owner of the sheep explained to me where the camp was and told me that they had horses that we could use to get to where the kills were located.

Another fellow supervisor who worked for the program, Todd, wanted to accompany me on the project. I met Todd early the following morning and we loaded up the equipment we needed and headed out. The allotment was in very steep country. Lots of evergreen trees and open sagebrush side hills. Upon arriving at the sheep camp we discovered the sheepherder and the cook were Peruvians. They were staying in a wall tent and would move camp every week or so with saddled horses and pack mules.

Out in front of the tent they had three saddle horses all saddled up and ready for us. We pulled up in a pick up truck, I had a pack board with all of the equipment I needed in it and a rifle with a saddle scabbard. The pack board had a bag attached and was rather large. Todd had a rifle only, no scabbard so he was going to use his sling and carry it on his back. Now, I don’t know if have you ever hung out with many Peruvians, but Todd and I were giants compared to them. They were short little fellas with legs about a foot and a half long. Todd and I were both Be a legend. about six foot Insure your life. three.

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walked up to the first horse and he completely came unglued.

He was snorting, bugging his eyes out, yanking on the rains, and tearing around as far as he could go tied up. He did not like my big pack board.

I walked over to the other horse and he just stood there. He turned his head towards me and nickered, I patted his neck.

I put the stirrups up and let them out as far as they would go, still a hair short but a lot better. The sheep herder walked over and got on his horse so I climbed aboard mine as well.

Poor ole Todd was a real savvy guy but he really hadn’t been around horses much. He walked over to the horse I had walked up to first and he came unglued all over again. He finally got him untied and they kind of danced over to the trail. The herder was already riding up the trail so I followed in behind him.

I was watching Todd over my shoulder and his horse and him were spinning in a big circle. I don’t know how, but Todd had one foot in the stirrup and was hopping on the other foot. His foot in the stirrup was about the same height as his chin. Todd finally got aboard his pony and things really got exciting. His horse had his head down, he was crow hopping, spinning and really wanting Todd to get off! I was trying real hard not to laugh. With his stirrups so short his knees were right up by his ears, he looked like a jockey.

The herder and I were going up the trail along a steep hillside. Todd finally got his horse headed our direction at full speed. He went tearing around us on the uphill side of the trail, knees up by his ears and his rifle pounding his back.

His horse charged up the trail, over the hill and out of sight.

In awhile we heard him coming back still at full steam on the lower side of the trail and out of sight. His next trip back up the trail his ole pony was pooping out and had slowed to a trot, and a rough trot at that. Todd‘s head was bobbing up and down and on his way by he said, “I I I’m I’m O O op op en en open to to an any su sug sugge suggestions.”

Up the trail about a quarter of a mile we crossed a creek and there was a little flat. We stopped, got off the horses and I adjusted Todd’s stirrups. When we started off again Todd looked over at me and said “ this is a whole lot better.” We made the next 5 miles to where the kills were without any further incidents. We confirmed the sheep were killed by predators, set some equipment and made it back without any additional mishaps. The next morning we returned to the sheep camp to find that they up and moved the camp, sheep, horses, mules and ole Todd‘s Bronc*. We had to hike the six step miles and pull the equipment all on foot. Myself, I really missed my ride. I think Todd was real happy just to walk. * Bronc: an unbroken or imperfectly broken range horse of western North America. Used since the 1893, means bustin’ Broncos. www.idahofamilymagazine.com

Howdy, folks!

My name is Charles Carpenter. You can call me Chuck, or my crew calls me Ole’ Carp. I grew up in Montana, well, a long time ago. When I was young, my dad was a smokejumper during the fire seasons and hunted and trapped throughout the winter. He went to work for the Department of Interior, Animal Damage Control in the 1950’s. He worked Chuck Carpenter for 37 years in Montana for that program and then five years in Alaska. As a result, my two brothers and I were introduced to hunting, fishing, and trapping at a very young age.

I have hunted, fished, and trapped almost my entire life. My first trapping was at the age of 3. It was a pack rat that broke into the house and caused my mother a real bad time. I caught that varmint with just a little help from my dad. Around the age of 11, I started working on farms and ranches changing hand lines, helping to put up hay, feeding livestock and other such things. In high school I played football, boxed, and wrestled. After I graduated I spent a few years logging and working in the sawmills in Montana.

In 1980, I followed in my dad’s footsteps and went to work for the Department of Interior’s Animal Damage Control. In 1984 they changed their name to the USDA’s Wildlife Services. I started out working in the field and then in 1989 I became a district supervisor.

I decided to retire in 2011, and I’d say I make a pretty good retired guy. I still enjoy hunting and fishing, camping and grilling and spending time with M’Lady. I am looking forward to sharing stories of my adventures with all of you.

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CALENDAR Boise Music Week’s fun, free activities Boise Music Week 2019 is set for May 2-12 – 11 days and 20 free family music events. The kick-off program will be an Anniversary Gala at J.U.M.P. for First Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. May 2. That evening’s schedule includes: from 5-7 p.m. – freeflowing venues within, including music, interactive music, dance, and drama for adults and children; Mayday, from the 25th Army Band, providing non-stop music for family dancing. From 7:30-9 p.m., Idahoan Del Parkinson will present a solo piano concert. Other events for Boise Music Week include: • May 3, 7 p.m., International Dance Night, Borah High School Auditorium • May 4, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Music in the Park, Julia Davis Park Other programs – at different times and dates and at different venues – include Church Night, Children’s Library Activities, School Night, Variety Night, performances of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and much more. In all, it is a huge scope of events. For a complete schedule, go to https:// boisemusicweek.org/event-schedule/.

Host an exchange student The Pan Atlantic Foundation is currently seeking local host families for international students for the 2019-2020 school year. Host families learn about another culture, provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences for teens across the globe, and form lasting relationships. For more information, contact Pan Atlantic Area Representative Florence Lince at florence.lince@gmail.com or 208-329-5730.

Capital City Public Market The Capital City Public Market opened April 13 and will be held Saturdays in the heart of downtown Boise from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The market has connected the community with growers, producers and artisans throughout Idaho since 1994. For more information, go to capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

Boise Farmers Market The 2019 Outdoor Boise Farmers Market opened in early April at 1500 Shoreline Drive. A new location for the market, it is located in the parking lot between Americana Boulevard, River Street, and Shoreline. Along with its “food-centric” offerings, there will also be days of music and special events. For more information, go to theboisefarmersmarket.com.

Nampa Farmers Market The 31st season of the Nampa Farmers Market launched April 27 and will continue through October 26 at Lloyd Square Park at 13th and Front. For a list of special events planned at the market during the season, see the calendar at

nampafarmersmarket.com. Musical entertainment will highlight the market experience all season long, and there will be many products of many varieties available for purchase.

Boise WaterShed Adult Programs The Boise WaterShed holds programs for children and families but also has a number of programs just for adults, including Friday Night Adult Earthworks, where participants create artworks (or “earthworks”). These classes are taught by a team of artists and scientists who explore science topics and offer lessons in art methods. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $15 per person. Go to BoiseEnvironmentalEducation.org for a schedule of topics.

Boise WaterShed Exploration Series This series is designed for adults and allows them to learn more about the Boise River watershed.

It includes field trips to such places as a local brewery and the Idaho Botanical Garden.

Cost is $15 per person, with transportation and light refreshments provided. Go to www.

BoiseEnvironmentalEducation.org. (The Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center is at 11818 Joplin Rd. Call 208-608-7300 for more information.)

Family Art Saturday Come make art together at the Boise Art Museum.

Children accompanied by their adult friends are invited to drop in between noon and 3 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month for a hands-on art workshop. The program is recommended for children ages 12 and under, accompanied by an adult. The workshop is free with the price of admission for non-members, and free for BAM members. Go to boiseartmuseum.org for more information.

Nature Explorers The Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge will hold a Nature Explorers program for preschoolers on the fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Refuge Visitor Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Rd. in Nampa. Preschoolers ages 3-5 may use their natural curiosity to investigate the world around them on guided nature explorations.

There will be hands-on activities on a different theme each month. Preschoolers should come with an adult and be ready to be outside. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/deerflat, email deerflat@fws.gov, or call 208-467-9278.

Fostering Idaho foster/adoption meetings 2019 The first step in finding out more about being a foster or adoptive parent in the State of Idaho is by attending an information or orientation meeting.

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Center at 520 S. Eagle Rd. in Meridian on the following dates: June 10, August 12, October 14 and December 9. Meetings will also be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meridian Library District branch at 1326 W. Cherry Ln. on the following dates: May 1, July 10, September 4 and November 6. If you have questions in advance, contact Monique Layton, recruitment coordinator, at 208249-0180 or mlayton4@ewu.edu, or visit www. fosteringidaho.org.

Ballet Idaho: “Cinderella” Ballet Idaho will present three performances of “Cinderella” at the Morrison Center as follows: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. For tickets and other information, go to morrison.centerboise.com.

Mother’s Day Celebration Expo Idaho will host a Mother’s Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4. There will be vendors indoors and out, live music, a free all-ages scavenger hunt, food trucks, and other highlights. Go to expoidaho.com.

Unplug and Be Outside Unplug and Be Outside is a week-long series of free activities and classes in sports, arts, and recreation for people of all ages. The kick-off event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Kleiner Park in Meridian. For a full list of events, go to meridiancity.org.

Eagle Saturday Market The Eagle Saturday Market opens May 4 and runs through October 5. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at Heritage Park in downtown Eagle. There will be an array of arts and crafts for sale, along with local produce, herbs and flowers, woodwork, specialty food items and freshly prepared food. Local musicians will entertain.

Indigo Art Festival The 3rd Annual Indigo Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Storey Park in Meridian. The event is both a celebration of the arts and an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health issues. Artists show works that have been a form of therapy for them and share their stories to empower others. The event is for all ages and free to attend. There will be workshops, vendors, a silent auction, kids’ art activities, live music, and guest speakers.

Paw Patrol Live “The Great Pirate Adventure,” featuring the cast of Paw Patrol, will take place May 4-5 at Ford Idaho Center. For tickets or more information, go to fordidahocenter.com.

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of Events Ada Library Activities Ada County Library branches feature a number of family- and youth-friendly programs. Following is a brief list of events for May and June: Hidden Springs Branch Library, www.adalib. org/hiddensprings, 208-229-2665 • June 3, 11 a.m. at the Hidden Springs Elementary School gym, Reptile Show with Corbin Maxey, all ages • June 17, 11 a.m. at the Hidden Springs Elementary School gym, Magic with Kipp Sherry, all ages • June 24, 11 a.m. at the Hidden Springs Elementary School gym, Star Lab, all ages Lake Hazel Branch Library, www.adalib.org/ lakehazel, 208-297-6700 • May 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Free Comic Book Day, costumes encouraged, all ages • June 4, 2 p.m., Dr. Picklestein will share his love of chemistry, all ages • June 11, 2 p.m., Touch-a-truck, see trucks and the people who work with them, all ages • June 25, 2 p.m., Star Lab, all ages Star Branch Library, www.adalib.org/star, 208-286-9755 • May 7, 4:30 p.m., Teen Art & More, featuring Blinky Badges, ages 12-18 • May 14, 4:30 p.m., Teen Art & More, featuring Smash Books, ages 12-18 • June 19, 2 p.m., Star Wars Cardboard Challenge, all ages • June 26, 2 p.m., Puppet Show, all ages Victory Branch Library, www.adalib.org/ victory, 208-362-0181

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• May 4, 2 p.m., Star Wars Day, games, crafts and snacks, all ages • June 6, 3 p.m., Space Launch Party, Summer Reading kick-off, all ages • June 13, 3 p.m., Dr. Picklestein will share his love of chemistry, all ages • June 20, 3 p.m., Magic with Kipp Sherry, all ages • June 27, 3 to 5 p.m., Star Lab, all ages

Boise’s Got Faith

BOISEKO IKASTOLA Basque Language Immersion Preschool the only one in the United States!

OPEN HOUSE May 22 4-7pm

This annual event features a family fun run, festival, and silent auction, all beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in Julia Davis Park. For more information or to register for the run, go to boisesgotfaith.org.

Family Nights Out at BUGS Boise Urban Garden School hosts various Family Night Out programs. Taco Tuesday is set for 5 to 7 p.m. May 7 and May 28; Pasta Night is 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday, May 13; and Rustic Pizza Night is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 17. The BUGS headquarters is at 2995 N. Five Mile Rd. in Boise. This is a hands-on family cooking class. For costs and other information, go to bee.cityofboise.org.

Flavorful Fairytales: “The Day the Crayon Quit” The Flavorful Fairytale at the J.U.M.P. Share Studio (Boise) on Thursday, May 9, is all about a boy named Duncan and the day his crayons write him a letter explaining why they’re quitting. After the story, youngsters will work on a crayon box craft and then head to the kitchen to whip up colorful, fruity rainbow cups. The event runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration ends Tuesday, May 7, and

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there is a fee to participate. For more information, go to http://register.jacksurbanmeetingplace.org/ mastercalendar/.

Thursday Night Bingo Bingo was invented in 1929 but is still creating a buzz. Children, teens and adults are invited to play Bingo at the Library! at Collister from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Come have fun, make friends, and win prizes.

Roaring Springs opening weekend Weather permitting, Roaring Springs will kick off its 20th Anniversary season Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Roaring Springs is located at 400 W. Overland Rd. in Meridian. Go to roaringsprings.com to find out more.

Boise Race for the Cure The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, beginning at Albertsons Headquarters, 250 E. Parkcenter Blvd. in Boise. The Race helps raise money to end breast cancer. For more information and race registration, go to komenidahomontana.org.

Foothills Family Day – Sheep in the Foothills!

The sheep are baaaack! There will be live sheepherding demonstrations, sheep petting, and many other things sheep-related during Foothills Family Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Foothills Learning Center at 3188 Sunset Peak Rd. in Boise. Bring your lunch money for lamb sandwiches. In partnership with the Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission, there will be sheep wool crafts for the kids, as well as vendors selling their felted wool and yarn products. Go to bee.cityofboise.org for more information.

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Mother’s Day Brunch at the Zoo Zoo Boise will hold its annual Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 12.

Guests will be treated to a buffet breakfast, animal presentation, zookeeper talk, and a special gift for all mothers. Then, participants will have the rest of the day to explore the zoo. For cost and reservation information, go to zooboise.org.

Free round of mini golf for moms Moms may enjoy one free round of mini golf at Roaring Springs on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Moms and their families may try their hand at the new Cavern’s Mill course, with 18 challenging holes. Fun for all.

Wildflower Show The Pahove Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society will host a native wildflower show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Rd. in Boise.

Many varieties of Idaho wildflowers will be on display. Take your mothers out to see and enjoy Idaho’s natural beauty. The event is free. For more information, call 208-493-2530.

National Public Gardens Day The Idaho Botanical Garden will continue a tradition by participating in the 11th Annual National Public Gardens Day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, with free admission all day.

This year, IBG’s Public Garden Day coincides with Mother’s Day. All are welcome to bring a picnic and come visit the Garden for free. Go to idahobotanicalgarden.org for more information.

Teens Weekly Meet Up – Bikes!

Teens, go to the Library! at Hillcrest for a variety of activities from art and anime to science and games.

From 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, the topic will be bikes. Learn bicycle basics, such as bike parts, road safety, and how to change a flat tire. Go to boisepubliclibrary.org for more information.

After School Fun: Print Boise River Kids ages 6-12 are invited to the Library! at Collister to join with Wingtip Press for an artmaking, educational workshop celebrating the Boise River. From 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, participants will create stamps symbolizing an aspect of the Boise River, adhere the stamps to the bottom of flip flops, apply ink, and walk the image onto a paper mural. The mural will be displayed downtown this summer. Participants will also take home a print of their own. Go to boisepubliclibrary.org for more information.

Family Snooze at the Zoo Overnight Zoo guides will provide your family with evening and early morning treks through Zoo Boise to investigate animals, their habitats, behavior, and care during Family Snooze at the Zoo Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. There will also be activities, games, and art projects, as well as an evening snack and a continental breakfast. Indoor/outdoor sleeping areas are provided. For costs and other information, go to zooboise.org.

YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon The YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon, presented by the Idaho Potato Commission, is a full marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K course along the Boise Greenbelt. It will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 ID-21. All courses are flat and fast, and the marathon can be used to qualify for the 2020 Boston Marathon. The entire family is welcome; there will be distances that work for everyone. For more information or to register, go to ymcatvidaho.org.

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National Kids to Parks Day 2019 Make a special effort to take your children to visit a park on May 18. For more information, go to https://www.parktrust.org/kids-to-parks-day/.

“The Neverending Story” auditions The Youth Summer Play at Boise Little Theater, in partnership with Boise Parks and Rec, will be “The Neverending Story.” Auditions for the play will be held May 18 at Fort Boise Community Center. Auditions are by appointment; see http:// boiselittletheater.org/auditions/. The play will be performed publicly in July. For more information, go to boiselittletheater.org.

Canyon County Early STEAM Day A fun-filled day of exploration, creativity, and innovation is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave. in Caldwell, for the Canyon County Early STEAM Day. The event is geared towards children ages 0-8 and their families. Children will make slime, plant seeds, try tech toys, and many more hands-on activities. Come participate in this free event and get your chance to win prizes. For more information, contact Heather Lee at 208-412-6784.

Idaho Archaeology Month Celebrate Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd., from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. There will be activity stations and gold panning, as well as a 1 p.m. lecture by Troy Lambert that explores Idaho’s rich mining history. The entire event is free and family-friendly. More details are available at www.idahomuseum.org or 208-368-9876.

Family Fun Nights kickoff The summer-long Family Fun Nights at Ridgecrest Golf Club’s Wee-9 will start Saturday, May 18, from 3 to 6 p.m. At the kickoff event, families may enjoy free range balls for kids, a bounce house, food, and lots of fun games. Throughout the summer after the kickoff, families will get discounted greens fees on the Wee-9 as part of Family Fun Nights.

Kids Can Sew An ongoing program for youngsters ages 8-18 is held monthly at Bluebird Quilt Studio at 311 14th Ave. S. in Nampa. The class is designed to help children learn the basics of sewing. Classes are held from 1 to 4 p.m., and the cost is $45 per class. Class fee includes all materials for the project, and no experience is necessary. On May 18, participants will sew a reversible bag; on June 19, they will sew a fabric bowl; and on July 17, they’ll make a kitchen set. This program is in conjunction with Nampa Parks and Recreation.

Courageous Kids Climbing Courageous Kids Climbing, a confidence-building activity for children with special needs, will hold a climbing event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Wings Center in Boise. For more information on CKC, or to reserve a spot for

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your child at a climbing event, send an e-mail to JeffRiechmann@cs.com or visit Courageous Kids Climbing on Facebook.

Boiseko Ikastola open house Boiseko Ikastola Basque Language Immersion Preschool will hold an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at 1955 Broadway Ave. in Boise. The preschool offers programs in kindergarten readiness, bilingual education, music, yoga and dance. For more information go to ikastola@basquemuseum.eus; email boisekoikastola.org; or call 208-343-4234.

Create Your Wonderland Create your Wonderland, presented by Inspired Dance, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in the Nampa Civic Center Theater. Create your Wonderland brings to life the well-known childhood story “Alice in Wonderland” and depicts the beloved characters in a new, more relatable way. For tickets, go to https://nampaciviccenter. com/events/events-tickets/.

Family Night at the Shakespeare Festival The 2019 Idaho Shakespeare Festival season opens May 24, with a performance of “The Taming of the Shrew.” Sunday nights are family nights at the festival. For more information, go to idahoshakespeare.org.

Garden Bros. Circus The Garden Bros. Circus is coming to Expo Idaho May 25-26. There will be three rings of circus entertainment, including aerial artists, a motorcycle Sphere of Fear, clowns, jugglers, and other acts. There will be a Kids Fun Zone, where kids may ride a camel and play on a giant slide.

There will also be plenty of food available for purchase. For more information, go to expoidaho. com or gardenbroscircus.com.

Bike Races for Kids The Hungry Onion Drive Inn Bike Races 4 Kids will take place Monday, May 27, at Meridian Speedway. Bring a kid, a bike and a helmet to the turn 4 gate at 6:25 p.m. to enter. There will be three age groups: Tikes & Trikes, 6 and under; a 7-11 age group; and a 12-and-up age group. You may print out tickets in advance — and get more information — at meridianspeedway.com.

Summer Reading Sale Attend the Porch Book Sale for fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, and CDs from the Boise Public Library collection from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, on the front porch of the main library at 715 S. Capitol Blvd. in Boise. All items will be available for 50 cents, tax included. Go to boisepubliclibrary.org for more information.

Boise Greek Food Festival

Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at 2618 W. Bannock St. in Boise. For more information, go to boisegreekfestival.com.

MADC at Meridian Speedway for Family Night Each year, Meridian Speedway invites families to come spend an evening at the races on Family Night to educate parents and youth about drug abuse prevention. This year’s event will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 31. The Speedway provides useful resources such as Parent Prevention Packets (with a free drug test) to parents and free Polaroid pictures to youth when they share their natural, drug-free high. (MADC is the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition.) For more information, go to meridiancity.org.

Basque Pinxtos 101 This cooking class for ages 21 and over will teach participants how to make four pinxto recipes, as well as learn some Basque cultural traditions. It is set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, in the J.U.M.P. Share Studio (Boise). After cooking, participants will sit down for a shared meal. Ticket price includes one glass of wine. Registration ends May 29. To register, go to register.jumpboise.org.

Miniature Horse Shows The Idaho Miniature Horse Club will present Miniature Horse Shows May 31-June 2 at the Ford Idaho Center Horse Park. For more information, go to fordidahocenter.com.

SUMMER CAMPS for students ages 4-12

HALF-DAY CAMPS MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSIONS $75 ($90 non-members)

Pattern Play June 10-14, 2019

Explore patterns while learning new techniques wit paper, paint, printmaking, and sculpture!

Artful Antics June 24-28, 2019

Create works of art with movement! Explore different media such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and fiber art.

Touchable Textures August 2-16, 2019

Combine different textures on two and threedimensional forms that are fun to touch and make!

Register online at www.boiseartmuseum.org 670 Julia Davis Drive, 83702 208.345.8330

There will be authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, Greek happy hour, a live Greek band, Greek dancing, and more at the 38th Annual Boise Greek Food Festival. The familyfriendly event is set for Friday, May 31, and

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Baby Palooza The 2019 Idaho Baby Palooza will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Expo Idaho. This is a family-friendly event for new and expectant parents. Guests are invited to explore products and services for expectant moms, as well as for babies and toddlers. For more information, go to expoidaho.com.

Family Fun Fest A Family Fun Fest is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 1, at Expo Idaho. The event will be a full day of entertainment and interactive fun zones for all ages. Features and activities this year will include face painting, a bounce house, petting zoo, reptile exhibit, carnival games, and other activities to keep kids on the move all afternoon.

For more information, go to https://ibleventsinc. com/events/family-fun-fest.

Summer Splashtacular Come kick off the 2019 summer swim season at Nampa’s Lakeview Waterpark or Lincoln Pool from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Enjoy free entry to the pools all afternoon, with water safety education booths and fun, safe swimming activities.

Complete all safety stations and be entered to win some great prizes. For more information, go to nampaparksandrecreation.org.

Murphy Outpost Days This yearly fundraiser harkens back to the Old West; events include gold panning, a horned toad race for kids, arts and lost arts, food and music, and more. The 2019 event is set for June 1-2 at the Owyhee County Museum in Murphy. For more information, go to owyheemuseum.org.

Art and Roses The 29th Annual “Art and Roses” event, featuring the works of many top local artists, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in Julia Davis Park near the Rose Garden. A percentage of all art sales is donated to help support the Rose Garden. Featured Idaho artists will be showing their original paintings, framed photographs, and sculptures. Admission is free, and there will be food and music. For more information, call 208-6580978.

Downtown Boise Alive After Five Summer Concert Series Alive After Five returns to The Grove Plaza beginning June 5 and continuing through August 28. Marking its 33rd year, the event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday and is free to attend. For a list of performers as it becomes available, go to downtownboise.org.

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Lock In for Kids Sponsored by Domino’s Pizza and held at the Nampa Rec Center, a Lock In for Kids, ages 6-12, will start at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, and go until 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Kids may stay at the Rec Center all night while parents have an evening to themselves. Kids may swim, play games, watch movies and enjoy pizza. Children should bring a sleeping bag, swimsuit and towel, and clothes to sleep in. There will be male and female adult supervisors. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Go to nampaparksandrecreation. org for more information.

The Great Northwest Outdoor Expo The Great Northwest Outdoor Expo is set for June 7-9 at Ford Idaho Center. There will be something outdoors-related for everyone, and it is a family-friendly event. The latest in hunting, fishing, and camping gear will be available, with how-to-seminars on all things outdoors. Hosted

by Idaho Ducks Unlimited, this is a not-for-profit event, with funds raised benefitting wetlands and wildlife conservation. Go to fordidahocenter.com for more details.

IFARM Live History Day Join the Jerome Historical Society at IFARM June 8 for this annual family-friendly, step-back-in-time event. IFARM (Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum) is located off the 173 exit at Twin Falls / Jerome, right off the freeway by the Flying J landmark.

There will be war re-enactors, a fruit pie auction, wool spinners, sheep wagons, antique tractor pulling, farm animals, historic weapon display, model trains, original Jerome County buildings such as the first jail, post office, and internment camp housing. There will be food vendors and lots of family fun all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. IFARM is open to the public for various events throughout the year. Go to http://www.historicaljeromecounty. com for more information.

Asthma Day Camp Children ages 5-12 who have asthma, and their siblings, are invited to attend this year’s Jungle Adventure, an Asthma Day Camp provided by St. Luke’s. The camp is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18, at Kristen Armstrong Municipal Park. There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited and interested people are urged to sign up as soon as possible by calling St. Luke’s Respiratory Care at 208-381-2028. Team activities will include a jungle trek, crafts, learning with interactive models, and a treasure hunt for asthmafree fun. Lunch and snacks will be provided, with parents invited to join the youngsters for lunch and a Q & A session on asthma. Onsite medical staff will supervise medications, respiratory therapy treatments, and special diets as needed.

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WEDNESDAY’S CHILD Dakoda, 9, enjoys animal snuggles

The following information is provided by Wednesday’s Child, an organization that helps Idaho foster children find permanent homes.

Dakoda, 9, is a sweet little boy who wants everyone to know that his favorite thing to do is to spend time cuddling with animals and with the people he loves. Dogs are his absolute favorite animal and he has a special bond with “Harper,” a therapy dog he loves.

An active boy with an abundance of energy, Dakoda needs an active family with a mom and a dad who will create opportunities for him to have fun. He loves to swing, play baseball and soccer, and ride horses. Dakoda is a big football fan and let us know that the Seattle Seahawks are his favorite team. He has participated in Boy Scouts in the past and would love to be able to do that again. Indoor activities that make him happy include crafts, origami, painting, drawing, reading books, playing with Transformers and playing video games, especially Minecraft. With a bit of a sweet-tooth, Dakoda’s favorite foods include root beer floats, ice cream, cookies and jelly beans.

Dakoda prides himself on being a kind boy and says that he cares for his friends by “picking them up when they fall.” He loves science, and always looks forward to his birthday and Christmas. Dakoda would someday love to visit Europe with his Forever Family. Dakoda’s team is searching for a family that feels they may be a good fit for him, preferably one where he can be an only child, or have older sisters. Ideally, his new family will reside in or near the Treasure Valley. If you feel you can provide Dakoda with the commitment and love this one-of-a-kind boy deserves, inquire today at www.idahowednesdayschild.org.

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you will be able to choose curriculum that matches your child’s style, and your child is much more likely to enjoy learning in ways that come naturally to him or her. For that matter, involving your child in choosing curriculum can greatly increase his or her desire to succeed in that topic.

Do work at your child’s pace. Public school teachers are taught to “teach to the middle.” Inevitably, that approach means some kids are bored while others struggle to keep up. What you’re looking for is mastery of a subject, not simply checking a box to show you covered it.

You may have seen the recent Good Morning America piece that highlighted a 16-year-old homeschooled student who was accepted at nine different law schools.

Interestingly, she was in public school until the fifth grade.

She said, “I started to become more worried about what my peers thought of me rather than my grades, and so my parents decided to pull me out.” She went on to say, “Homeschool really helped me accelerate and go at my own pace, and then I was able to graduate homeschool high school at 13, and now I’m 16 and a senior [in college].” And now, nine different law schools want her.

There’s so much more I could say about homeschooling, but really, to get your specific questions answered, I strongly recommend attending the homeschool convention in Nampa on June 7 and 8. By the way, I’m not affiliated with the conference. I’m just a firm believer in the value of homeschooling.

growing inside my belly and the relief of their skin against mine in the moments after birth led me towards a lifetime of hoping their bodies will not fail and praying no one ever harms them.

Their bodies are no longer physically connected to mine, yet my happiness is inextricably tied to their health and wholeness, in body and in soul. Their bodies are how they exist in my world.

At home I will speak loving and powerful words over my children about their bodily strengths and weaknesses, the carbon and matter that makes them human. It’s important for me to listen to the story my kids’ bodies tell and help them keep writing that story as they grow. How will they use their hands? How will they use their minds? How will they speak of themselves and others? What space will they take up in the lives of others? What a gift our flesh and bones become when they tell an honest story to the world about who we are and what we mean. Even when the inevitable day comes and they don’t love how their bodies work or look or feel, can my babies remember the truth I told them all along — that they are a soul and a body, both, completely entwined, an offering of goodness to the world around them?

Can I remember it too?

Jessie Horney is a freelance writer and poet.

Find her at www.horneymomtellsall.com.

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Daniel Bobinski, M.Ed. teaches teams and individuals how to use Emotional Intelligence, plus how to create high-impact training.

He’s also a homeschooling dad, a best-selling author, and a popular speaker at conference and retreats. Reach Daniel through his website, www.MyWorkplaceExcellence.com, or 208-375-7606 (ofc).

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Summer Camps GUIDE 2019 Ada County 4-H Summer Day Camps 5880 Glenwood St., Boise 83714 287-5900 cascadelake4hcamp.com

Ballet Idaho Summer Programs 501 S. 8th St., Ste. A., Boise 83702 343-0556 balletidaho.org

Advanced Gymnastics 16161 N. 20th Ave., Nampa 83687 468-9292 agidaho.com

Bluebird Quilt Studio 311 14th Ave. S., Nampa 83651 467-4148 bluebirdquiltstudio.com

All Day @ SimBale Sports Summer Camp Downtown Boise Locations 426-0871 or 412-5669 www.simbalesports.com

Bodies In Motion 729 W. Diamond St., Boise 83705 381-0587 bodiesinmotionidaho.com

Back Gate Studio Art Camps Dry Creek Mercantile 5892 W. Hidden Springs Dr. 818-489-2272 https://facebook.com/backgatestudioboise

Boise WaterShed 11818 W. Joplin Rd., Boise 83714 608-7300 bee.cityofboise.org/watershed

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo 1224 1st St. S., #204, Nampa 83651 353-0966 bfml.yolasite.com https://www.facebook.com/ Ballet-Folklorico-Mexico-LindoIdaho-372705861326/

Bogus Basin Nordic Team 996-0754 https://www.bbnt.ski Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr., Boise 83702 345-8330 boiseartmuseum.org

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Boise Dance Alliance Junior and Senior Summer Camp 3135 E. Barber Valley Dr., Boise 83716 703-4627 boisedancealliance.com Boise Hawks Baseball Club 5600 N. Glenwood St., Boise 83714 322-5000 boisehawks.com

1404 Bronco Circle, Boise 83725 426-4270 https://www.boisestate.edu/kinesiology/ Boise State University Academic/Adventure Summer Day Camp 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise 83706 426-1837 http://csi.boisestate.edu/summeracademy/ Boise State University Summer Literacy Academy Education Bldg., BSU Campus, Fifth Floor 426-2862 https://education.boisestate.edu/literacy/ literacy-center/summer-literacy-academy/

Boise Parks and Recreation 1104 Royal Blvd., Boise 83706 608-7600 parks.cityofboise.org Boise Racquet & Swim Club 1116 N. Cole Rd., Boise 83704 376-1052 boisetennis.com

Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) 2995 N. Five Mile Rd., Boise 83713 376-3006 boiseurbangardenschool.org

Boise Rock School 1404 W. Idaho St., Boise 83702 572-5055 boiserockschool.com Boise State University Department of Kinesiology Summer Youth Sports Program

Born To Succeed Early Care & Education Center 4770 N. Shamrock Ave., Boise 83713 658-5561 myborntosucceed.com

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County 376-4960 https://www.adaclubs.org/our-clubs/

97886 (541) 276-2752 meadowoodsprings.org

Broadway Dance Center 893 E. Boise Ave., Boise 83706 342-6123 broadwaydanceandevents.com

Camp Perkins LOM Alturas Creek Road, Stanley 83278 208-788-0897 campperkins.org

Bronco Elite Summer Day Camp 106 E. 48th St., Boise 83714 389-9005 broncoelite.com Bullbots Lego Robotics Summer Camps bullbots.org

Capital City Ballet Center 9140 W. Emerald St., #109, Boise 83704 378-9752 capitalcityballet.com

Cabin, The 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise 83702 331-8000 thecabinidaho.org Caldwell Parks & Recreation 618 Irving St., Caldwell 83605 455-3060 cityofcaldwell.org/departments/parksrecreation Camp Meadowood Springs 77650 Meadowood Rd., Weston, Ore.

Cascade Raft & Kayak Main Payette River 208-793-2221 800-292-7238 cascaderaft.com Cathedral Pines Summer Camps Ketchum 83340 208-726-5007 cathedralpines.org Ceramica 1002 S. Vista Ave., Boise 83705 342-3822 ceramicaboise.com

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Challenger School 2020 W. Everest Lane, Meridian 83646 846-8888 5551 W. Bloom St., Boise 83703 338-9500 challengerschool.com Champions ATA Martial Arts 2108 Caldwell Blvd., Ste. 117, Nampa 83651 283-0772 championsmartialarts.win Club Kid Summer Camp at Wings Center 1875 Century Way, Boise 83709 376-3641 wingscenter.com/summer-camp/ ComedySportz Boise Improv Camp 6225 W. Overland Rd., Boise 83709 991-4746 boisecomedy.com Cross of Christ Soccer Camp 11655 W. McMillan Rd., Boise 83713 375-3992 cocboise.org

Dance Arts Academy 2989 E. Copper Point Dr., Meridian 83642 345-4832 danceartsboise.com Dance Unlimited 11489 W. Fairview Ave., Boise 83713 322-8082 danceunlimitedstudios.com Danik Gymnastics 547 S. Locust Grove Rd., Meridian 83642 846-8311 danikgym.com Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 13751 Upper Embankment Rd., Nampa 83686 467-9278 fws.gov/refuge/deer_flat/ • Biodiversity Basics Day Camp, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., June 24-28. Kids entering grades 4-5 explore the incredible variety of life in the world through outside activities, crafts, and games. Free. Must register at deerflat@fws.gov or 208-467-9278. • Desert Detectives Day Camp, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 15-19. Kids entering grades 2-3

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Free. Must register at deerflat@fws.gov or 208-467-9278.

Foothills Learning Center 3188 Sunset Peak Rd., Boise 83702 493-2530 https://bee.cityofboise.org/visit/foothillslearning-center

Discovery Center of Idaho 131 W. Myrtle St., Boise 83702 343-9895 dcidaho.org

Framework Learning 1102 N. 21st St., Boise 83702 890-0008 frameworklearning.com

Dreamhaven Ranch 2641 N. Haven Dr., Eagle 83616 830-2705 dreamhavenranch.org

Friends For Life Camp 4775 W. Dorman St., Boise 83705 342-3508 idahohumanesociety.org

Dream River Ranch (Horse Camp) 8894 W. Martha Ave., Mountain Home 83647 796-2228 https://www.facebook.com/ DreamRiverRanch/ DreamRiverRanch.org

Friendship Celebration Preschool 765 W. Chinden Blvd., Meridian 83646 288-2404 friendshipcelebration.org fclcpreschool.org

Eagle Adventist Christian School 538 W. State St., Eagle 83616 939-5544 eagleadventistchristian.com Eagle Parks & Recreation 660 E. Civic Ln., Eagle 83616 489-8763 cityofeagle.org/recreation Eagle Performing Arts Center 1125 E. State St., Eagle 83616 338-4633 epacdance.com Edwards Greenhouse 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise 83703 342-7548 edwardsgreenhouse.com EcoCamp | Environmental Resource Center (ERC) 471 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum 83340 208-726-4333 http://www.ercsv.org/youth-education/ ecocamp/ Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp NW Nazarene University, Nampa 697-1051 fcaidaho.org First Tee of Idaho / Idaho Youth Golf Association 172 S. Academy Ave. #160, Eagle 83616 938-3411 TheFirstTeeIdaho.org

Galena Lodge Youth Adventure Camp Ketchum 83340 208-726-4010 galenalodge.com Gem State Gymnastics Day Camp 5420 W. State St., Boise 83703 853-3220 gemstategymnastics.com Giraffe Laugh 4094 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise 83714 954-5454 giraffelaugh.org Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Camp Alice Pittenger, McCall 377-2011 girlscouts-ssc.org Hall International Academy for Arts & Humanities 1167 E. Iron Eagle Dr., Eagle 83616 957-7024 hallacademy.org

Idaho IceWorld 7072 S. Eisenman, Boise 83716 608-7716 idahoiceworld.com Idaho Martial Arts 1580 E. State St., Ste. 102, Eagle 83616 863-3673 idahomartialarts.com Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology Geo-Camp for Kids 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise 83712 368-9876 idahomuseum.org Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise 83716 336-9221 idahoshakespeare.org Idaho Tennis Association 1076 N. Cole Rd., Boise 83704 322-5150 idtennis.com Idaho Youth Soccer Association 8030 Emerald St., Ste. 175, Boise 83704 336-5256 Idahoyouthsoccer.org Juniper Mountain Outfitters 21292 Main St., Greenleaf 83626 454-1322 junipermountainoutfitters.com

Meridian Music and Arts 934 E. 5th St., Meridian 83642 412-4748 meridianmusicandarts.com Meridian Parks & Recreation 33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 206, Meridian 83642 888-3579 meridiancity.org/parks Meridian PAL Youth Sports 870 E. Franklin Rd., Meridian 83642 888-6030 meridianpal.org Mommy & Me Camp – Treasure Valley YMCA Horsethief Reservoir https://www.ymcatvidaho.org/camp/ camps/mommy-and-me-camp/

Mountain West Gymnastics 60 N. Cole Rd., Boise 83704 869-1693 gymnasticsboise.com

Key Leader Camp-Kiwanis Foundation 1-800-KIWANIS key-leader.org

HSBCamps 1857 W. Oakhampton Dr., Eagle 83616 720-1904 hsbcamps.com

Kids Choice 2210 W. Everest Lane, Meridian 83646 888-7540 2170 S. Broadway Ave., Boise 343-7550 mykidschoice.com

Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise 83712 343-8649 idahobotanicalgarden.org

Kindermusik/Music Center Studios 12516 W. Fairview Ave., Boise 83713 861-6056 MusicCenterStudios.com

Idaho Cheer 2755 Beverly St., Boise 83709 861-6387 idahocheer.com

Lakewood Montessori 133 E. Linden St., Boise 83706 331-3888 lakewood-montessori.com

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Marianne’s Swim School 1542 W. Sandy Court, Meridian 83642 869-3583 https://www.facebook.com/mswimschool/

Morrison Center Summer Performance Camps BSU Campus 426-1609 (Main) mc_camp@boisestate.edu http://www.morrisoncenter.com/ education/summer-performance-campoutreach

Just For Kids/Boise School District 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise 83705 854-6720 justforkids.boiseschools.org

Lee Pesky Learning Center 3324 Elder St., Boise 83705 333-0008

LPLearningCenter.org Luther Heights Bible Camp Ketchum 208-774-3556 lutherheights.org

Musical Kids 8370 Southside Blvd., Nampa 83686 466-4560 musicalkidsonline.com Nampa Civic Center 311 3rd St. South, Nampa 83651 468-5500 nampaciviccenter.com Nampa Recreation Center 131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 468-5858 nampaparksandrecreation.org New Horizon Academy-Camp Discovery https://newhorizonacademy.net/learningprograms/camp-discovery-summer-program/

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Northview Montessori Preschool & Accelerated Kindergarten 7670 W. Northview St., Boise 83704 322-0152 northviewmontessori.com Opera Idaho Summer Camp 513 S. 8th St., Boise 83702 345-3531 operaidaho.org Ore-Ida Boy Scout Council 8901 Franklin Rd., Boise 83709 376-4411 oreidascouting.org Paradise Point Summer Camp 2755 Eastside Dr., McCall 83638 208-345-4440 paradise.episcopalidaho.org Parkside School 1017 E. Park Blvd., Boise 83712 283-2777 parksideschool.boise.com

Pat Harris School of Dance 1225 McKinney St., Boise 83704 375-3255 patharrisdance.org PCS Edventures 11915 W. Executive Dr., Boise 83713 800-429-3110 edventures.com Pierce Park Greens Golf Course & Driving Range – Juniors 5812 N. Pierce Park Lane, Boise 83714 853-3302 https://www.pierceparkgreens. com/juniors.htm Pilgrim Cove Camp & Conference Center 1075 Plymouth Rd., McCall 83638 208-634-5555 pilgrimcovecamp.org

Pinewood Camp Retreat & Conference Center 300 N. Mission St., McCall 83638 208-634-5598 camppinewood.org

Riverstone International School 5521 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise 83716 424-5000 riverstoneschool.org

Sawtooth Camp – United Methodist 2320 Fleck Summit Rd., Fairfield 83327 sawtooth.gocamping.org

Polaris Learning Center Eagle, Nampa, Meridian polarislearning.net

Rose Hill Montessori School 4603 Albion St., Boise 83705 385-7674 rosehillmontessori.com

Shiloh Bible Conference (Shiloh Bible Camp) 13165 Gestrin Rd., Donnelly 83615 208-325-8239 shilohbibleconference.com

Puentes Spanish Preschool 1605 S. Phillippi St., Boise 83705 344-4270 puentes.biz Quaker Hill Camp 1440 Warren Wagon Rd., McCall 83638 208-634-2083 quakerhillcamp.com Reuseum 3131 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City 83714 375-7507 reuseum.com

Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center 2700 Main St., Salmon 83467 208-756-1188 sacajaweacenter.org Salvation Army Nampa Youth Center 403 12th Ave. S., Nampa 83631 467-6586 nampa.salvationarmy.org

Social Essence—Modern Manners For Kids Treasure Valley 631-0576 socialessence.com STEM Revolution 1740 E. State St., #120, Eagle 83616 855-445-3942 stemrevolution.org

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Summer Camps GUIDE 2019 Stepping Stones Children’s Center 12228 W. Bridger Bay Dr., Star 83669 286-9362 steppingstoneschildcenter.com Super Kids’ Quest Camps & Skill Thrill Grade School Camp The Little Gym of Eagle/Meridian 3210 E. Chinden Blvd., Ste. 120, Eagle 83616 938-6185 thelittlegym.com/eaglemeridianid Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 68 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian 83642 846-9119 teamrhinoidaho.com Treasure Valley Ballet Academy 1545 E. Leighfield Dr., Ste. 150, Meridian 83646 855-0167 tvballet.com Treasure Valley Children’s Theater 440 W. Pennwood St., Ste. 100, Meridian 83642 287-8828 treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com TRICA – Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s Arts 1406 W. Eastman St., Boise 83702 344-2220 trica.org

Treasure Valley YMCA Youth Day Camps Caldwell Family YMCA—4549622 Downtown Family YMCA—3445501 Homecourt Y—855-5711 West Family YMCA—377-9622 ymcatvidaho.org

Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten 717 N. 11th St., Boise 83702 343-3778 wesleyanpreschoolboise.com

Trinity Pines Camps and Conference Center 349 Cabarton Road, Cascade 83611 208-382-6200 tpines.org

Y Camp at Horsethief Reservoir 301 Horsethief Rd., Cascade 83611 208-344-5501 ymcatvidaho.org Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise 83702 608-7760 zooboise.org

Urban Ascent 308 S. 25th St., Boise 83702 363-7325 https://www.facebook.com/ urbanascentBOI/

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS

Xpressions Dance Academy 16175 N. High Desert St., Nampa 83687 466-1229 xpressionsdanceacademy.com

AdVenture Teen Summer Camp 608-7680 cityofboise.org/parks/activities American Cancer Society’s Camp Rainbow Gold 216 W. Jefferson, Boise 83702 350-6435 camprainbowgold.org

Young At Art 1304 E. Boise Ave., Boise 83706 345-7207 https://www.facebook.com/ YoungAtArtArtStudio/ Vellotti’s Chess School 2913 36th St., Boise 83703 713-2486 SuccessInChess.com

Camp Hodia A Camp for Kids with Diabetes 1701 N. 12th St., Boise 83702 891-1023 hodia.org Camp Meadowood Springs 77650 Meadowood Rd., Weston, Ore. 97886 (541) 276-2572 meadowoodsprings.org

Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy Center 7091 W. Emerald St., Boise 83704 898-1368 101 11th Ave. S., #155, Nampa 83651 466-1077 boisechatterbox.com Camp River Run 787 E. State St., #155, Eagle 83616 286-1078 campriverrun.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association mda.org Ride For Joy Therapeutic Riding Program 4909 W. Idaho Blvd., Emmett 83617 208-365-0671 rideforjoy.org

Children’s Therapy Place Boise, Nampa, Emmett 323-8888 childrenstherapyplace.com Coopalo Learning Center Boise 484-3816 CoopaloLearningCenter.com Glory Children Academy Boise glorychildren.org Idaho Cheer 2755 Beverly St., Boise 83709 861-6387 idahocheer.com Idaho Youth Adaptive Sports Camp parks.cityofboise.org

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‘YOU ARE STRONG’

7 things your reflection needs to hear

By Macaile Hutt

W

ake up in the morning, walk into giving me eyes to see the best in all situations, ears the bathroom, flip on the light… to hear the laughter of an innocent child or a bird’s and let the attack begin. There you chirp-filled song on a sleepy weekend morning, are, five minutes into your morning, and a mouth to practice talking to myself the way I and you’re already experiencing a full-blown, no would someone I love. holds barred attack. Negative self-talk thoughts, YOU deserve a “thank you” every once observations, and even blatant call-outs regarding in a while, too. the person in the mirror staring back at you.

You do a lot.

You’re fat, you’re bloated, you definitely didn’t make any You juggle all of your daily tasks and progress since yesterday. responsibilities, all the while trying to be the best Macaile Hutt What a way to start the morning. You haven’t friend and family member that you can. You even had your first cup of coffee and you’re already facing an try your hardest to keep a good attitude and have faith that entire army of self-loathing minions. Well, here I am, armed everything is working out exactly as it should. with minion repellant and a slew of self-loving fairies to tell that Life is tough, but you are tougher. reflection exactly what it deserves to hear.

Thanks, self. Thank you for being so freakin’ awesome.

You are beautiful.

Every single teeny, tiny fiber of your being is beautifully and wonderfully made.

You are flawed, imperfect, and unique…and that’s okay.

In fact, without flaws and imperfections, we would all be boring photocopied robots with nothing new to offer one another. Our flaws give us opportunities to relate with one another, learn unconditional love, and find ways to better ourselves throughout our journey of self-exploration.

You are deserving of every bit of love you have to offer.

The best place to practice love is on oneself. How do we expect to give our love to another if we’ve never really learned how to give love to ourselves first? Self-love is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying forms of love there is.

Everything we do comes from a place of either fear or love, and oftentimes we choose to approach our own bodies, minds, and spirits out of a place of fear. Banish that fear by telling yourself each and every morning that you are worthy of your own love. You are worthy of all of the love the universe has to offer. The minute you say this phrase out loud, your fear will vanish. And the minute you learn to believe it, your life will be completely transformed.

Your body deserves a “thank you” every so often.

Thank you for carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders, thank you for giving me a pair of legs to plant firmly on solid ground, and thank you for giving me a head with the ability to get lost in a daydream. Thank you for giving me a stomach capable of being filled with butterflies at a moment’s notice, and thank you for giving me the ability to feel the touch of a loved one that causes me to become weak in the knees. Thank you for putting up with all of my constant demands, requirements, and expectations. Thank you for www.idahofamilymagazine.com

You may not be where you want to be, but that’s no reason you can’t be happy right where you are.

All too often, we fall into a mentality that “we will be happy when…”

I’ll be happy when I lose 10 pounds, I’ll be happy when I land that job, I’ll be happy when I fall in love.

The problem with this is there’s always another situation to add after the “when.” Rather than place your happiness on a later date, why not allow yourself to be happy right now? Right this very moment, incomplete, not-quite-there-yet, diamond in the rough, now.

Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a mindset. Your happiness is ultimately in your total control. Setting goals is wonderful and having aspirations is what keeps me going half the time, but allowing yourself to be happy throughout the process is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Keep your eyes forward, but don’t forget how far you’ve already come.

You are on the path to greatness. You are destined to do wonderful and amazing things. But don’t sell yourself short.

You are already great. You have already done wonderful and amazing things. Don’t get so focused on the future that you fail to remember your past and how far you’ve already come.

You are beautiful. You are strong. You are worth it. You are loved.

Macaile Hutt is an occupational therapist in Boise, as well as a writer and contributor for The Sensory Project. Her therapy style takes a holistic and childdirected approach, with the goal of children succeeding across multiple environments.

She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy from A.T. Still University and has received continuing education in Handwriting Without Tears, pediatric kinesiotaping, Interactive Metronome, and Beckman Oral Motor. She is co-owner of the company Human Code, a candle and retail company with a larger purpose of promoting kindness and generosity. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, backpacking, and traveling.

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Mother’s Day brunches, lunches

By Adrianne Goff

Editor’s note: The Top 10 lists are an ongoing feature of Idaho Family Magazine that will be written by Adrianne Goff, our associate publisher. Our Top 10 lists will highlight restaurants and other businesses in the Boise area that are a good resource and family-friendly. Adrianne will visit each site and write up a brief description and review for each of our Top 10 lists. EVERYTHING WILL BE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, RATHER THAN RANKED BY PREFERENCE. If you would like to nominate a restaurant or business for consideration, please email Adrianne at adrianne@globalpsd.com.

BARDENAY RESTAURANT & DISTILLERY 155 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616 610 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 426-0538 www.bardenay.com www.facebook.com/trudyskitchen

Bardenay has a vast and well-balanced menu ranging from high-protein, full-flavor vegan / vegetarian options such as the Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chimichanga with a mango salsa to a meat-eaters favorite; the 14oz Ribeye prepared one of 3 ways: Madeira demi-glace, Blue cheese butter (my favorite) or peppercorn-crusted. Bardenay does not skimp on portion sizes or the quality of their ingredients, you can taste the freshness in every bite. A few more of our favorites were the Seared Rare Peppered Ahi Tuna, Panzanella Bruschetta Salad made with a garlic grilled rustic toast and whole milk mozzarella. The Bruschetta Pomodoro, a grilled sourdough French bread with roasted garlic and dry aged jack cheese. Finished with marinated Roma tomatoes, sweet basil and a delectable balsamic reduction. I am in love with their food, everything was spot on and delicious! Their Mother’s Day brunch will include: Prime rib, salmon, omelet and waffle bars, bacon, sausage, two styles of hash browns, biscuits and gravy, asparagus with hollandaise, shrimp cocktail, a cheese board and desserts. They also include a glass of bubbly or a mimosa. Boise location best chance at getting a seat quicker, but either worth the wait!

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• Hours: 10am - 1:30pm • Cost: $29.95 for Adults, $14.95 for 12 and under. • No reservations necessary.

BODOVINO 404 S. 8th St. Boise, ID 83702 (208) 336-8466 / 3630 E Monarch Sky Ln. Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 887-5369 www.bodovino.com

Bodovino is a total wine experience. Guests can take a tasting tour of the world and enjoy a sampling of 144 bottles of wines by the glass through their “Wine Emotion” machines or choose from over 600 wines by the bottle. “Our guests no longer have to commit to an entire bottle, or even a glass for that matter, to try something new and exciting.” If the Mother in your life likes 22 MAY 2019 | Idaho Family Magazine

wine, then you need to take her to Bodovino for a completely new wine experience.

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• Hours: 11am - 10pm • Cost: Prices per menu • No Reservations necessary.

BOISE ZOO - MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 608-7760 www.zooboise.org

Join Zoo Boise for their annual Mother’s Day Brunch. Guests will be treated to a buffet breakfast, zookeeper talk, music, and a special gift for all Mother’s! Then you’ll have the rest of the day to explore your zoo. Past menu’s have included: bacon, sausage, waffles, scrambled eggs, potatoes, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee.

Children 2 and under are free, but still require reservations. Cost includes zoo admission for the remainder of the day. Limited spots are available. Make your reservations by Wednesday, May 8.

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• Hours: 9am - 10am • Cost: $16.00 - $34.00 • Reservations required.

CHATEAU DES FLEURS 176 S. Rosebud Ln. Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 947-2840 www.chateaueagle.com

Celebrate a little early or later with “Afternoon Tea” at the Chateau every Wednesday. The Chateau itself reminds me of a grand French mansion full of the most beautiful marble floors, high ceilings, oversized chairs, chaise lounges and beautiful artwork. This tea was an amazing experience and is perfectly acceptable for children, and babies too! The tower of bite sized foods were so flavorful and varied in flavors from the bacon and Gruyère quiche, classic crustless sandwiches such as cucumber or chicken salad, scones that you topped with clotted cream, lemon curd or fresh preserves to the petite little French Macarons. I typically gravitate towards what I know in the tea realm, which in this case is Earl Grey. I decided to take the advise of our amazing server, Amy and try the Bourbon Vanilla Rooibos. This tea can only be described as the best tea I have tasted in my entire life and was a favorite for everyone at the table.

• Hours: 1pm – 3pm • Cost: $39.00 Adults / $29.00 for 10 and under. • Reservations required. www.idahofamilymagazine.com

and things to do CRAVIN’S CANDY EMPORIUM 3064 S. Bown Way Boise, ID 83706 (208) 424-6099 www.cravinscandy.com

24 delicious creamy gelatos, an epic selection of nostalgic and international candies, handcrafted chocolates and glass bottled sodas. Cravin’s also has over 80 flavors of glass-bottled sodas. They can even turn any of their bottled sodas into a creamy, frothy float with 3 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream! If you like coffee, try their Affongato which is a scoop of gelato ice cream with a shot of espresso poured over the top. Head on in and treat Mom! (See our website for the extended review and photos.)

• Hours: 11am - 8pm • Cost: Prices per menu • No Reservations necessary.

CROSSING’S WINERY “THE CROSSINGS” RESTAURANT 1289 West Madison Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 (208) 366-2313 www.crossingswinery.com

If you’re looking for a beautiful wine setting for mom and have never been to the Crossings Winery, then take the short 70 mile drive to Glenns Ferry. As of last September, Teresa McCallum is the new owner and has some big changes on the horizon. The winery will be rebranded to “Y Knot Winery” and the restaurant will now be called “The Crossings”. They have the best calamari that I have ever had, hands down! Other favorites were the Chicken Alfredo, Cedar Plank Salmon, Prime Rib and Chicken Marsala with a beautiful marsala wine sauce.

Their Mother’s Day buffet is sure to live up to the same quality and standards as their lunch and dinner menus, I’d say you are in for a treat, and well so is Mom. (See our website for the extended review and photos.)

• Hours: 10am - 3pm • Cost: $29.00 Adults / $10.00 for 10 and under. • No Reservations necessary.

GOODY’S SODA FOUNTAIN 1502 N 13th St, Boise, ID 83702 |(208) 367-0020 www.goodyssodafountain.com

Goody’s ice cream is handmade several times a week using premium ingredients. They also have delicious handmade chocolates made by one of their trained chocolatiers. They make their chocolates in-store twice a week to ensure freshness and top quality.

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• Hours: 10am - 10pm • Cost: Prices per menu • No Reservations necessary. www.idahofamilymagazine.com

LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2500 E. Fairview Ave Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-5200 www.louiespizza.com

Mama Mia! Louie’s is a definite standout for Italian Cuisine in the Treasure Valley. With over 53 years of tradition that you can taste in every bite! I wish I was able to include their pizza in last month’s issue, as it was one of the best around! Handmade sausage, thick slices of mushroom and pepperoni with a beautifully golden crust. Their pasta portions are mammoth and so full of flavor! We opted to do the “Family Style” dinner which is not only cost effective, but leaves you with plenty of leftovers. Lasagna, Creamy Pesto Gnocchi and Chicken Parmesan. Stand out starters: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Antipasta Misto piled high with many components such as Kasseri cheese, marinated mushrooms and smoked salmon. The Chocolate Cake was approx 6” x 6” and could easily feed 4 people! “Mangia, Mangia!” (See our website for the extended review and photos.)

• Hours: 10am – 9pm • Cost: $19.99 Adults / $8.50 for 8 and under. • No Reservations necessary.

STE. CHAPELLE WINERY 19348 Lowell Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607 (208) 453-7840 www.stechapelle.com

Ste. Chapelle’s Mother’s Day Concert Featuring The Fabulous Chancellors. Or head inside to their beautiful tasting room inspired by the famed Ste. Chapelle medieval Gothic chapel in France for some tasty bites.

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• Hours: 11am - 4:30pm • Cost: $10.00 - $15.00.

• No Reservations necessary.

TRUDY’S KITCHEN AND CABINS 3876 ID-21, Idaho City, ID 83631 (208) 392-4151 www.facebook.com/trudyskitchen

Trudy’s Kitchen is well worth the beautiful drive up to scenic Idaho City. Not only is the food absolutely delicious but the town itself is so full of history. Paul Head (a Navy Veteran) and his wife Melissa, the new owners of Trudy’s Kitchen (as of last December) have managed to up the ante and made Trudy’s even better. Which I am sure some will say wasn’t even possible. It is folks, it is, trust me!

Everything is made from scratch now and I mean everything! From the dressings and sauces to the award-winning prime rib finger steaks, crispy fried catfish (with zero muddy flavor), the enormous Mountain Man Burger with 2 patties and ham AND an egg on top (did I mention Paul grinds their own meat every day?!) BEST fresh-cut crispy fries in the PNW. And no meal at Trudy’s is complete without dessert. Choose from the huckleberry cheesecake or one of their mile high pies. YUM. Here’s a fun thought, why not treat mom to something extra special on Mother’s Day and make the weekend out of it by renting one of their three adorable • Hours: 8am - 8pm • Cost: Prices per menu.

• No Reservations necessary. • Cabin rental $79.00 - $99.00.

Make the weekend of it!

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