Northwest Mama Magazine May 2012

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table of contents

all about mama, pg. 42

features 26 make game day count

spring sports for our kids can be a blast or a total nightmare...a look at what not to do as parents a.k.a. die-hard-fans of budding athletes

36 summer camp guide

whatever your child is interested in, sports, science, music, sleep-away camp...we’ve got the list for you to review before you make a decision

42 Mother’s day madness

check out our list of 10 great splurges we should make on ourselves this mother’s day

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camping gear, pg. 40

departments 08 Publisher’s note 12 contributors

28 HOMEGROWN

13 momentum

40 PIGGY BANK

mamas in business - h.i.p. salon philanthropy focus - i remember mama luncheon whooping cough epidemic in washington

20 PIPELINE

may’s best events which you shouldn’t miss

22 APPLE OF MY EYE

we make local kiddos famous for a month

25 Trading Post

great local gift ideas for mother’s day

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get thee to the park - comstock park review planting with our kids

all the must haves for summer camp

44 Arts & Culture

corbin art center’s summer programs

47 Food & Wine spokane family farms - fresh eggs in review - best sandwich shack local restaurant dining guide

50 marketplace

HERE’S TO DIGGING INTO SPRING. Who can resist just picked home-grown vegetables? Not only are vitamins at their peak, but the taste is exquisite and wholesome, quite unlike vegetables that have been shipped hundreds of miles to your supermarket. Our New World vegetables, so-called because native Americans grew them long before the New World was settled by Europeans, are some of the most basic, delicious vegetables we can grow. Best of all, they’re easy to grow! A bounty of sweet corn, snap beans and summer squash will satisfy the appetite like nothing else in the peak of summer.

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publisher’s note

love your mama... the concept seems easy enough, simple enough, straightforward enough and wise enough yet the practice can elude even the most aware souls. mother’s day represents all of the gifts our mothers have given us, all of the lessons they’ve taught us, all of the tears they’ve wiped off our cheeks and all of the mistakes they’ve helped us forget. mother’s day is also a time to honor ourselves and the blossoming role we play with others in our lives, our children, sisters, friends... this mother’s day is steeped with significance for me because it is the first mother’s day which i will celebrate in memory of my amazing mom rather than in her company. so again i say quite simply... love your mama!

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A poll of 1,279 children aged from 5-16 found that a mother’s tendency to stall the car or have problems parking were a small price to pay for a much calmer journey. Six out of ten kids say they are happier and more relaxed when Mom is behind the wheel. 70% of children said mothers sang while driving, and 52% said she talked non-stop...keep it up!

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contributors

Tammy Marshall

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Parenting is my passion. In my own home every day I strive to make the best decisions for my family and to nurture my own daughter to become someone who will enjoy life, make the world a better place and above all live in contentment and harmony. In my adult life I have enjoyed occupations working with young families in needbased situations and working in youth development as an AmeriCorps. During that time I’ve also worked in the publishing world. It is with great honor that these two career paths I’ve walked on will finally meet and I get to bring you every month a publication designed to serve the needs of all families in this region. I hope to provide our audience with information about events in this region and tools to help families of all kinds thrive and discover the joy of parenting.

kendra robinsonHarding Kendra Robinson-Harding is an Environmental Educator based in Spokane, WA. She has spent the last decade teaching, writing and developing programs for both children and adults. Through her extensive background she has experienced teaching everywhere from the beaches of Oahu to the woods of Indiana, teaching camps at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle to leading education efforts at the Washington State Department of Ecology. But her diverse pursuits have had one thing in common. “I am passionate about learning and helping get people excited about learning,” says Kendra. “And as a parent, I love getting parents and kids working together to learn.” Look to her columns to discover interesting new topics and ways to explore your world with your children.

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MAGAZINE

inspiring & empowering today’s mamas

publisher emily olson managing editor tammy marshall marketing manager monica lang creative director emily olson contributing writers tammy marshall, oliver x. theobald, kendra robinson-harding, stacey trogdon advertising fabian medina monica lang danielle fredrick editorial/information tammy@nwmama.com published by Northwest Mama Magazine 2600A E. Seltice Way #306 Post Falls, ID 83854 208.457.7211 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from publisher.

Photographs, graphics,and artwork are the property of Northwest Mama Magazine © 2012 Printed in the U.S.A. on Recycled Paper

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IDeas & Opinions interviews in the news local trends

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[preg-menSHə] noun: progressive decline in cognitive function due to hormonal and blood changes that occur during pregnancy.

Although until recently much of the evidence for pregnancy-related deficits in memory was anecdotal or based on self-report, such as these two accounts I found online, “I put the milk in the fridge last night with the lid off but the problem was I layed it down on the shelf - not stood it up - so milk everywhere...” and “I put a ‘load’ of washing on - however forgot to put the load itself in - just washed the water and detergent all by themselves!” there have been a number of studies which have tested whether these instances are actual impairments. The results, as reported by the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, indicate that pregnant women are, in fact, significantly impaired on some, but not all, measures of memory. So...pregnant mamas...hang in there and remember they invented post-it notes for times like these! nwmama.com

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challenging the norm To Doula or not to Doula Could Oregon pave the way for change?

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n Oregon a bill recently passed which requires the state health authority to explore placing doula support under medical assistance programs as a way to improve the birth outcomes for low income women. “It is important for low-income mothers to connect with a support person of their choice, possibly a doula, as professional doulas are familiar with state assistance programs...and can provide the mother with a sympathetic ear that is also outside her normal social circle,” Spokane doula Katherine Carrick says.

Could Washington or Idaho be next? Should doulas not only be covered under medical assistance but by all insurance programs?

“Doulas have proven to be helpful in the labor room and in private homes. Making doulas more available to women, through insurance, is not only cost-effective...but culturally sensitive as well as therapeutic and re-connects the spirit of women in an otherwise highly mechanized world,” Carrick states.

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The Cochrane Review, touted as the gold standard for health policy research, recently wrote that support like doulas should be the norm for pregnant women and should begin in the early stages of delivery.

When a doula is a part of the pregnancy and delivery process the instance of premature birth and low birth weight is lowered, infant mortality and postpartum depression are decreased and pregnant women with a doula are less likely to have a cesarean procedure or a failed attempt at breastfeeding.

Providing support for women during what is possibly the most stressful and rewarding experience of their lives, it is predicted that doulas decrease many of the sad outcomes and problems during birth. With a lessening in epidurals and cesareans it could also save Oregon a lot of money that the state ordinarily incurs within the medical assistance programs. Could this be a way to save money in other states? Could all insurances benefit by offering doulas under their plans?

Oregon is currently in the review stage of what has been predicted by many to be an easy-to-see option.

For more information on doulas visit www.BloomSpokane.com.

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leaning a bit of wisdom from the current film, Kung Fu Panda, h.i.p. salon owner and mother of two, Heidi Potter, feels that finding balance between motherhood and work is about living in the present and utilizes Master Ooogways words to remind herself of that, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift that is why it is called a present,” Oogway says to Po. The studio itself is classy and beautiful.

Exposed brick walls and chic decor set the tone for their spacious and open atmosphere. Potter gives a lot of the credit of her business success to the stylists who work hard everyday in her studio to provide the clients with the best experience. We’ll go ahead and give her mega props for envisioning such a cool studio in Coeur d’Alene though.

Whatever it is that makes h.i.p. so great it’s working. Opening the salon in 2009 was a bit of a gamble, but Potter was determined to fulfill the dream she had of owning her own salon since the 10 years

before she started doing hair. “In hindsight, our economy was going through a difficult time and opening a business was a brave move. It has been a challenge at times but I am truly happy and blessed with what h.i.p. has become in our first 3 years,” Potter says.

The owner and hair stylist admits that at times balance between work and home is not always easy. Potter caters to the mom in all of us and all of us mamas that want beautiful hair... even the new moms who are likely still waking up every two hours and haven’t showered in a week much less run a brush through their hair. If that sounds familiar than it’s a good idea to take some time for yourself. If you can’t bear to leave your brand new baby, bring him/her with you and let h.i.p. cater to your needs for a change. Potter’s advice is simple: schedule your appointments either very early or in the late afternoons or evenings when it’s not at the peak of hair service. And don’t worry about breastfeeding in the salon. Those hair capes have multiple uses. “Your stylist will do their best to schedule an appointment that works best for everybody. We understand that new mothers have a lot on their minds and we do our best to make them as comfortable as possible,” Potter says.

As for finding a balance: just remember to live in the present and always try to have clean great hair. We can only control so much in our hectic lives and one of those things just happens to be split ends.

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e pproportions idemic Whooping cough and how it’s impacting our community

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severe cough of long duration. Approximately a hundred days of loud, heavy coughing depending of the severity of the disease and the afflicted’s immune system. It’s estimated that nearly 295,000 people die annually from the disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis known commonly as whooping cough because of the “whoop” sound one makes when sucking in air before coughing with this bacterial infection.

At the beginning of April, Secretary of Health Mary Selecky announced that whooping cough has reached epidemic levels in the State of Washington. The number of infected people rose more than seven fold since this time last year. In total, thus far in 2012 more than 776 cases of Pertussis have been reported. The highest number of cases in 2012 being in mid-march. At the beginning of April, 2011 101 people were reported to have been infected with the disease. Most of the cases reported of Pertussis in 2012 came out of Snohomish county which as of April 3 had 183 reported cases, in vast comparison to Spokane which had only 3 people infected with the disease.

What does the Health Department recommended as protection?

Vaccination. Not just for babies younger than one year that seem to be the most impacted, but adults and children older than 11 who aren’t normally given the vaccine booster called Tdap. Their reasoning being that babies younger than two months cannot get the vaccine and by recommending that people who regularly come in contact with a young baby get vaccinated may help in preventing the spread of this disease to the most vulnerable. “We’re very concerned about the continued rapid increase in reported cases,” says Secretary of Health Mary Selecky. “This disease can be very serious for young babies, who often get whooping cough from adults and other family members. We want all teens and adults who haven’t had Tdap to be vaccinated to help protect babies that are too young for the vaccine.”

But what about families who refuse to or can’t vaccinate? The Spokane Regional Health District recommends then they have a low threshold for medical evaluation for infants and young children.

Translated that means not waiting for two weeks while your infant or young child with a respiratory infection continues to get worse before going to a doctor. “Pertussis can progress rapidly from a respiratory illness in a young child to that child needing to be in an ICU setting at a hospital. The younger the child, the higher the risk,” Epidemiologist working for SRHD Mark Springer says.

Pertussis or whooping cough is affected by a trend of antivaccination.

What is called Herd Immunity or group immunity when everyone is vaccinated against infections that spread through airborne or respiratory droplet routes like yellow fever; causes a disease like whooping cough to have a decrease in infections because so many are protected against the disease, don’t get it and as a result cannot spread the bacteria through contact. Still, the vaccination is only 85 percent effective and immunity lessens with each person over time.

“Poor vaccination rates for adults and adolescents with Tdap create a reservoir of pertussis in the community. Poor vaccination rates in young children leads to increases in hospitalization or deaths with the illness,” Springer says.

While Spokane’s incidence of whooping cough is pretty light in comparison to Snohomish, it’s only a 4-5 hour car ride to the county North of Seattle. Plenty of people make the commute across state regularly and who knows who they came in contact with. In addition to vaccinations, the Health Department recommends practicing good health manners in preventing contamination, “Cover your cough and stay home when you’re sick. That will also help prevent spreading whooping cough,” State Health Officer Dr. Maxine Hayes says.

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MOTHER’S DAY versus Mothers hold their children’s hands for FATHER’s DAY... a short while, but their hearts forever.

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ou only get one mother. And no one will ever love you as unconditionally or as much.

Mothers start out rooting their children. They provide them with shelter, they feed them from their body and do nearly everything for their baby in those early years. After what seems too short of a duration (about 18 years) a mama must instruct her child on the use of his or her wings. Roots then wings. Hopefully her children will soar from the nest of roots created and tangled together by the dedicated mommy into the unpredictable and cold world with preparation to live and succeed.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis once said, “If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do, well, matters very much.” We all come from different backgrounds. Some of us are rich, some of us are poor and most of us fit somewhere in the middle.

Yet no amount of money can buy or erase the love and dedication that mothers provide their children. Whether fighting to put food on the table or struggling to ensure their children have the best opportunities in life to achieve success and happiness.

At the 14th annual I Remember Mama luncheon on this Mother’s Day, May 13th, mothers of all ages and backgrounds will be celebrated. Benefitting Volunteers of America’s Alexandria’s House-a home for pregnant and parenting teens-the event provides fine dining, entertainment and much more to moms that may not have the opportunity or means to be celebrated. Volunteers of America is currently accepting donations of money or time for the event. You can also help by visiting their website and purchasing a card that will then be sent to an important person in your life, the proceeds of which will be used to chauffeur a mother who would otherwise be alone on Mother’s Day to an event that will provide a gourmet lunch and shower her with flowers and gifts. “When you sponsor a “Mama” to attend the luncheon you ensure that a woman who would otherwise spend the day alone has the opportunity to enjoy the kind of gifts, flowers, food and companionship we all wish for our own mothers” Sarah Howard of Volunteers of America Says.

For more information visit www.VOASpokane.org/MothersDay2012 or call 509.624.2378.

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family friendly must see & do local events fun activities

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egend has it that afternoon tea was started in the mid-1800s by the Duchess of Bedford.

At the time, there were only two meals each day -- a mid-morning, breakfast-like meal and the other was an increasingly late dinner-like meal at around 9 pm.

The story goes that the Duchess found herself with a “sinking feeling” (likely fatigue from hunger during the long wait between meals) and decided to have some friends over for assorted snacks and tea (a very fashionable drink at the time). The idea of an afternoon tea gathering spread across high society and became a favorite pastime of ladies of leisure.

Following the success of their Christmas High Tea, JACC has decided to host a Mother’s Day Tea Party. Cost is $30 for general attendees and $25 for students. This is a great way to celebrate with your mother as you drink tea, enjoy scones, and wear fabulous hats. The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center’s main mission is to ignite and enrich a passion for the arts. The JACC is housed within a building on the National Register of Historic Places in Post Falls. The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center is located at 405 N William St Post Falls, ID 83854 20

May 3-17: Springfest

Kids are invited to shake off the winter blahs with stories, games crafts and more. Free.

Springfest will be at individual libraries on specific days. Spokane County Library District

May 12: Noggin

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A 5K walk/run benefitting the American Brain Tumor Association. $25 Centennial Trail at Mission Park.

ABTA.org. 9 am.

May 3: Bing’s Birthday Bash Five dollars suggested donation.

Birthday cake, a raffle and a showing of Here Comes the Groom starring Bing Crosby will be a part of this celebration of the famous crooner’s birthday and life. The Bing, 901 W. Sprague BingCrosbyTheaterAdvocates.com.

509.993.1732. Begins at 6 pm.

May 6: Lilac Bloomsday Run

Late registration costs $35 at this Sunday walk, run or push a stroller event held for the community. Get your running shoes on and enjoy the first rays of sunshine. Downtown Spokane.

Bloomsdayrun.org

May 11: Ruth Pratt to Honor Mothers

The songs of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s will be performed during this celebration of motherhood. $20 The JACC, 405 N. William St., Post Falls, Idaho Jacklincenter.org. 7:30 pm.

The Spokane Chapter of the Wishing Star Foundation will host a gala with dinner and auction. $50. Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. nightofstars.chirrpy. com. 509.675.0643

May 19-2o: Children’s consignment sale Just

May 4-5: Shea Darian

The King of Blues with more than 50 released albums will perform at Northern Quest Casino in what is sure to be a great performance. $58-$68.

Starts at 7:30 pm. Northern Quest, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, NorthernQuest.com. 509.242.7000

May 18: Night of Stars

Curtain Times are ThursdaysSaturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm The talents of Sophia Caruso as Annie and Andrea Dawson as Grace will be lended to this production about a little orphan during the Franklin D. Roosevelt era. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. SpokaneCivicTheatre.com.

509.325.2507.

A hilarious story about growing up dirt poor will be performed by Tim Behrens. $23;$17 youth. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene. KrocCDA.org. 208.667.1865.

May 5: BB King

Sip high tea in honor of mothers. $30.

The JACC, 405 N. William St., Post Falls, Idaho. TheJacklinCenter.org. 208.457.8950

May 18-June 17: Annie

May 3-4: A Fine and Pleasant Misery: The Humor of Patrick F. McManus

author of Seven Times the Sun, and Living Passages for the Whole Family. The inspirational speaker will present as part of Windsong’s spring speaker series at 6 pm on the Friday.

A workshop will be on Saturday from 9 am-noon for $25. Mukogawa Fort Wright Campus, 4225 W. Fremont Rd., Spokane. 509.326.6638

May 13: Mother’s Day Tea

Garden expo May 12h from 9am - 5 pm The Inland Empire Gardeners host the 13th annual Garden Expo. The Show will have many wonderful highlights:Exotic Specialty Plants for Sale, Lecture Series One-of-a-Kind Garden Art, Door Prizes.

Sign up at table inside the main eastside entrance.

Children’s Activities including fun things to keep little hands busy. Garden Accessories & Décor, Unique Gifts, Food, Farmer’s Market area, Food Court. Admission is FREE and parking is FREE! Spokane Community College 1810 N Green Street Spokane, WA

May 13: Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

Its free to attend this singing of traditional sacred music in four part harmony.

Good Samaritan Village Rec Building, 17112 E. 8th Ave. Greenacres, Wash. 509.280.1474

Between Friends of North Idaho Spring/Summer Sales Event May 19, 9am-5pm $3 admission, children free May 20, 9am-5pm FREE admission with lots of items 50% off!

THOUSANDS of items, including gently used and new clothing (infantteen), toys, books, movies, maternity items, furniture, strollers, high chairs, nursery decor, baby and toddler items, and many more kid-related items! Kootenai County Fairgrounds 4056 North Government Way Coeur D Alene, ID 83815 www.facebook.com/JBFNorthIdaho

May 26: Worm Composting Workshop for Kids

This Saturday workshop will feature a fun and educational teaching session about the wild world of worms as taught by Northwest Mama writer and Discovery Education NW educator Kendra Robinson-Harding.

Plan on kids getting their hands dirty and bringing home their veryown personally made compost bins. $30. Preregistration Required. Ages 6-12.

Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. SunPeopleDryGoods.com. 509.368.9378 Do you have an event you would like to see published in Northwest Mama Magazine?

Email Tammy@NWMama.com.

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celebrate mother’s day with these local mama-approved gift ideas 1

1. Burp Cloth Set

Custom made items for your little ones.

Everything from Baby blankets, princess dresses to Nursing covers. My Chic Baby Spirit Lake, Idaho 208.660.1013 mychicbaby2@gmail. com

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Bucket Gift buckets include liquid soap, soap wedges and a flour sack towel. Great Mother’s Day Gift!

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Sunflower Cottage & Villa Decor & Flowers 842 N. 4th Street, Coeur d’Alene 208.664.1111

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One of a kind aprons

by Catrina Corbeill Available at Forget Me Not In Coeur d’Alene 1402 North 4th Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID corbeill12@gmail.com

2. Customized Stationary

Local handcrafted cards. Invitations, thank you cards, announcements, baby shower, and any other paper product you can think of. http://apermadeinvites. com 509.981.1579

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Before your eyes, this unique exfoliator made with natural fruit enzymes dissolves dead skin cells as it dramatically improves skin tone, clarity and texture.

Barbara Geatches 208-457-1757

6. Bedazzled Hand Bags One of a kind hand bags. Mixed Goods Boutique 6848 N. Government Way #102 Dalton Gardens, Idaho 208.277.6999

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make game day count How to get the most from game day

By Kent Gold

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s sports parents we approach athletic competitions with the same anticipation, excitement and even nervousness as some of our children. We all want to see our children do well, (and as we all know) this climatic conclusion sometimes causes human nature to get the better of us.

Unfortunately this could mean that as parents we may do and say the things that counter the original reasons why we wanted our children to participate in sports in the first place.

Reflecting on this point, here are some recommendations for making the most of the game experience for parents, coaches and most of all the kids.

The first question that should drive the rest of this discussion is, “Why do we choose to have our kids play sports?” The awards and recognition? The growth experience for the kids? The personal satisfaction we receive as parents when our children do well? (let’s face it – this is a bigger reason than we like to admit).

Liklihood is that the answer is probably a combination of all the above reasons with varying degree of priority amongst us (probably differs depending on when you ask).

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A couple other questions to ask ourselves are: What do we desire to be the priority reason that our kids play sports? How should we behave to insure that the priority reason is met?

Coaching and being a sport parent for many years has given me ample opportunity to study and observe parental behavior in relation to youth sports objectives.

Most parents would say that the primary reason we put our kids in sports is to develop character and physical strength in our kids. The problems you hear about in youth sports occur almost exclusively from parents deviating from this original rationale.

Training and competing are good for kids’ development.

A list of development attributes that comes from training and competing are: Learning the value of discipline and hard work Learning the price of excellence Learning to value and trust teammates Learning how to win Learning how not to win Learning respect for opponents

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Learning to respect and take the training and instruction of teachers and coaches Learning to concentrate and focus Learning how to find the best in oneself Developing strong, coordinated and graceful bodies Developing skills Developing confidence that comes from having skills, strong bodies and success Understanding the thrill that comes from competing Appreciating and understanding a higher level of skill and athleticism so they’ll be able to enjoy watching sports the rest of their lives.

Developing the confidence and ability to perform in pressure situations These traits prepare them for the rest of their lives. And we as parents know that they will not fully appreciate the above reasons until they are adults. Nor will the fully appreciate the effort and sacrifice made by us for many years, if ever (until they are parents). But that’s what good parents do: make good decision for our children while they are in our care to best prepare them for when they are not.

When I asked my own three kids the reason they played sports here is what they said; • • • •

Because its fun I like playing (or dancing) I like hanging out with my friends I like when awards for doing well

What a shocker! Not a single long term developmental reason. I’ll bet most kids right up through high school seniors would have similar answers.

It’s certainly different that the parental reasons. However, this is refreshing to know because it clearly defines their motivation. And what differentiates an inspired athlete from an uninspired one?........ hmmm (I think there is a connection) So with this knowledge in hand, I now

get to the main point of this article.

We adults put so much into getting them ready for competitions that we sometimes forget the very last steps that we can do to help them do their best on game days. That is to get them in the best mindset possible.

Don’t complain or criticize the league, facility, other team, coach, or referee in front of the player. Doesn’t do any good and adds stress to player. There is a time and place for constructive input and game day is usually not it. Besides, parental whining takes the fun out of it.

Here is my list for the ultimate mindset to do their best;

Don’t allow players to eat junk food. Pop and candy fill the kids with sugar instead of nutrition which hinders performance, both mentally and physically.

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Relaxed A feeling a being prepared Confident that they are good players A feeling that good or bad it’s going to be alright. They won’t be criticized or ostracized for a bad performance.

That this is really fun An attitude to give it all rather than don’t-make-a-mistake A mindset that performance is mostly subjective and not as important as giving it the best I can To play for the simple joy of playing

As any performer or athlete will tell you how they feel at show time can greatly impact their performance. As a sports coach I’d like to offer up the following list of Do’s and Don’t I’ve observed that may help us in preparing kids to do their best on game days.

Don’ts

Don’t let our stress of managing and doing the many details required to get the kids and their equipment to the right place at the right time transfer to them.

They probably already have the jitters and don’t need any more stress. Besides, stress takes the fun out of it.

Don’t ever criticize or blame other players for their ability or a particular performance in front of your player.

When kids hear criticism of others they are subconsciously getting the message that if they mess up, they will be criticized by other parents, players, or coaches and so they begin to play tonot-make-a-mistake instead of playing with joy and full abandonment. It also sends the message that performance is more important than relationships which begins to get in the way of the relationship between the players which takes the fun out of it.

Don’t let players eat too much or too soon before their game.

Don’t do anything to take the fun out of the day.

Do’s

Do remember the objectives of why we compete and the motivation of the players as you approach the busy day.

Do start the day early so you don’t get rushed. Getting to the field, venue or court early helps players mentally prepare.

Do insure players are hydrated well before the game. Studies have shown that proper hydration can greatly affect performance, both mentally and physically. Pop, coffee and tea dehydrates the body.

Do whatever you can to create an atmosphere that gets the player in the best mindset for the day. It’s about them and their motivation.

Do have fun with the whole process.

Forget the negative and accentuate the positive. That’s what we will remember. In the long run, its about the development of the child and not the result of their performance.

Kent is the President and Founder of Kid Sports and SoccerTots. He has three kids that play multiple sports and competitive dance

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ome of my most vivid memories as a child are outside on a sunny day, planting my very own garden. Granted, the lofty ambitions of my 5-year-old self were confined within the laborious growing conditions of daylilies, dandelions, carrots … but none-theless, all edible, grown by my chubby fingers, and a great accomplishment. It’s been so important to me to recreate this memory for my beautiful daughter, that I spent little time thinking about ‘how’. Well thankfully for us all, she is not afraid of dirt, or allergic to worms - two fleeting thoughts I did have. Now, my discourse has moved into the realm of what to grow?

First things first, set up some priorities for yourself. What is doable, and realistic. And also, what’s important to your family? Does it need to be super low maintenance, able to withstand the occasional week long water shortage? Are you worried about your kiddo eating the whole plant? Then avoid plants that are not 100% consumable. Are you confined to a pot on the deck, or in the kitchen? Once you’ve worked out what your needs are, lay out your priorities. Mine are: something that grows without too much coaxing, something a little showy, something that we can pick and eat right there, and finally enough variety that there will be something to keep interest throughout the garden season.

Here’s a short list of veggies that fit within those parameters: 1. peas - climbers, and a shelling variety. What could be more fun than popping open that pea to vet out your victory.

2. tomatoes - a cherry, very poppable and prolific. I am a junkie for a quirky variety called blondkopfchen I discovered from Seed Savers Exchange (seedsavers.org) a few years back.

3. carrots - the options with these beauties are endless, plant a variety. There is such satisfaction in unearthing a carrot at the end of the season.

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8 OUT OF 10 WOMEN Carrots are one of the slowest to germinate, their little seedlings so delicate and tiny. Eventually strengthening to withstand those warm summer winds. But then September comes, and the babe toddles out to the garden and gives those stocks a gentle tug (hopefully properly mama supported to reduce the chance of breaking) to unearth purple, or round, or just plain giant carrots. The look on both adult and child’s face is equally astonished and excited every time.

There is no right and wrong choice with gardening. It is completely each individual families personal preference, these are just our choices based on the priorities we’ve laid out.

Because let me tell you, there is also something magical about growing giant pumpkins.

There is one true requirement when it comes to gardening with tykes: patience. There are simple steps you can take ahead of time to ensure maximum success, for you both: limiting babes distraction and limiting mamas frustration. For example, give no more than five seeds at a time. This may mean emptying much of the packet and letting your child carry it themselves, or doling out a little at a time. Frankly, most of the seeds will probably end up in the grass or in their stomachs. I’ve tried both methods, and my daughter wants to do just what Mama does, so she has her very own basket of nearly empty seed packets she can throw around the grass willy nilly. Which brings up another point, don’t count on the babe to actually accomplish much of the gardening, but be sure to give them adequate tools and tasks to mimic the work of Mama, like a watering can, shovel, whatever is a usual suspect in your garden. It is also important to have things relatively prepped before babe gets involved, attention spans are short, so the more action you can squeeze into a short time frame, the more likely it is they will want to try again the next time. And most importantly, keep trying. There is a good chance the first couple garden ventures may be duds, but babe will find their niche: watering, weeding, or just talking to their plants.

And finally, enjoy! If you are having fun, and look forward to going and checking on the height of the peas, or the red of the tomatoes, so will your child.

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here’s nothing quite like a juicy ripe tomato plucked off the vine!

Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden fruits in the United States with around 7,500 varieties divided into several categories based on shape and size. Their sensational taste is matched with apowerful punch of nutrients and health benefits.

Tomatoes are most widely known for their rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, but they are also excellent sources of other conventional antioxidants including Vitamins A and C. Tomatoes are also high in potassium and Vitamin K and are low in calories and high in fiber. Due to their stellar nutrient profile tomatoes can help prevent heart disease, offer protection against prostate cancer, increase immunity and bone health and play a role in weight reduction.

Antioxidants in tomatoes help prevent heart disease and may offer protection against prostate cancer due to their high antioxidant profile. Research suggests that antioxidants can reduce damage done by oxidation which can lead to inflammation, reduced immunity and a gradual blocking of blood vessels.

Earlier research suggests a food compound called carotenoids, particularly lycopene, seems to protect bone health. Rich sources of lycopene include watermelon, tomato and tomato products such as tomato sauce and canned tomatoes, pink grapefruit, bell peppers and guava.

Tomatoes are a good addition to a weight loss plan due to their low calorie content, one cup of raw tomatoes has only 32 calories. Due to tomatoes fiber content they can help increase satiety. Diets containing tomatoes have also been linked to a reduced risk of obesity in a few studies.

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The Lipstick Hippy Mama is a stayat-home mother of one who owns and operates her own small family farm outside of Spokane, Wash.

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here were crystals on my open eyes. They looked beautiful and shiny. I loved shiny in those days. It didn’t even bother me that I wasn’t breathing. Through the shimmering jewels that rolled on top my open eyeballs that were actually droplets of chlorinated water I could see a group of adults in a panic rushing towards me.

One after one they dove into the pool I floated face up in with my head just submerged under the water. Someone grabbed me and pulled me to the surface and rested my non-breathing body on the cement ground next to the pool.

That same person turned me on my stomach and hit my back hard. So hard that I cried out in pain. It was at that moment I started breathing again and the group of adults around me looked suddenly relieved.

One of my earliest memories and one that negatively affected me for the next five years. Terrified of water, I refused all of my parents urgings to learn to swim after that day at a neighbor’s pool. At some point they gave up trying to teach me.

Years later at the age of eight I left for camp still unable to and fearful of swim. It didn’t matter to me that everyone else in my cabin expertly passed the swim test on the first day and that I wore a wristband that told my counselor and every lifeguard at the camp that I had no knowledge of water sport.

I learned so much during that one week during the summer before fourth grade. I learned the basics of wood shop and how to build my own toy car. I went horseback riding and learned from very equine educated instructors just the right way to whisper to a horse and let it know what it was supposed to do. I learned how to build a campfire out of a tent of pine needles with a magnifying glass and some sticks (take that Survivor Man!). More than just learning, I had some of the most fun times of my life. There’s nothing like building a campfire with new friends and cooking food on open flames that both takes longer and tastes better than food made at home.

The most important thing I learned at camp, however, that I was worth not giving up on. Although my parents tried and tried they just couldn’t get me back into a pool after that near-death experience as a 3-year-old. The counselors at camp weren’t so easy. Even with the dozen or more students in my swim class I received the one-on-one attention I needed. Plus it was with someone who was there exclusively to get the group swimming-and that’s what I needed.

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W INDSONG SCHOOL . . . EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD . . .

Lipstick Hippy Mama Con’t In order for me to get back in the water I needed someone there focusing on just my fear, not worrying about my breakfast, the clothes I needed to buy or even my carpool arrangement to school.

And the counselor succeeded. He worked with me for an hour each day and took the baby steps with me for seven days that I needed to take to overcome my fear.

I left camp that year at the age of eight with ten times the confidence I came with.

I also took with me a deeper appreciation for nature and with better social skills and empathy for the world and others that I never had before.

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Because of camp, the remainder of my childhood was spent laughing, splashing and having fun-not in resistance and tears.

While now I only get in a pool a few times a year, that gut-wrenching fear that paralyzed me as a child is a distant memory.

That’s a lot to get out of seven days of outdoor overnight bliss. Seven days that positively changed my life for the better.

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South Hill at 29th Ave & Howard St Type: Neighborhood Park Size: 24.75 acres Amenities: baby swings, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, basketball court, horseshoes, baseball field Artistry: three abstract human forms of a mother and her two children titled Pool Day by Bill & Karma Simmons located at the east side of the pool.

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The park itself is full of trees which provide some shade protection from the sun. The playground has two slides, a climbing wall and plenty of steps and different climbing opportunities with bark ground cover. The slides curve around and around and are somewhat difficult to go down as parent and child. The park itself is certainly big enough and could benefit from a toddler playground. The two baby swings appear to be plenty and seem to be available the majority of the time. The tennis court is long with enough room for several players. The pool is monitored by a lifeguard in the summer and opens on the same schedule with all of Spokane’s parks, shortly after Spokane Public Schools commence summer break. nwmama.com

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et ready campers and parents! It’s summertime and what better way to build confidence in youth than with socializing outside scholastic peer groups with team building and with various arts and activities intended to continue learning with fun and handson experiences. Whether a sports camp, arts camp or outdoor residential-summer camp, the experience is meant to be delightfully fun and create memories that’ll last forever. We’ve put together a guide with many camps in this region offering programs. Our wish is that this will help the child and parent pick out the best options this summer which cater to each family’s individual needs.

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS Camp NEWA, Junior Grange Camp in NE Washington, Lake Thomas, Colville, Wash. Ages 9-14 will make friends, swim, hike, fish, go boating, enjoy crafts, dance and more at this camp from July 29-Aug. 4. $150, before July 1; $175 after. Wa-Grange. org . 509.535.1165 Twin Eagles Wilderness Camp, Sandpoint Children and teens will engage in nature-based mentoring as they learn wilderness skills through a curriculum that addresses diverse learning styles.

Ages 10-13 are invited to camp from July 22-July 27. $595. Teens are invited to camp from July 30-Aug. 5. $695. Scholarships available. Twineagles.org. 208.265.3685.

Camp Four Echos, Worley, Idaho , Lake Coeur d’ Alene Located on 216 wooded acres, this girls only camp offers, boating, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, hiking, camping under the stars, singing, crafting and creating friendships for school-age youth. They opened a new lodge last July with an expanded dining hall, modern kitchen, art room, science lab and more. Camp will be held in week-long sessions from June 24Aug. 10 with themes for each week. $150-$300. Gsewni.org .

800.827.9478 Camp Spalding-Davis Lake Horses, swimming, boating, a giant water trampoline, zip line, ropes course, crafts and team building for grades 2-12 on 500 wooded acres on Davis Lake in Newport, Wash. Camp runs from June 15-Aug. 19 with different age groups each week. Prices range from $135-$415. campspalding.org.

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Camp Reed Traditional Camp-Fan Lake Camp begins June 17 and continues through Aug. 11 for eight separate camping weeks.

Horse unit and trail rides will be conducted from June 24-30, July 1-7 and week July 29Aug. 4 among all regular activities. All other weeks youth will swim, mountain bike, canoe, play with fun yaks, climb on the tower, archery, learn pottery, leather work and so much more. $355-$415. Campreed.org.

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Camp Cross, Lake Coeur d’Alene Deepen your connections with nature, gain friends and be immersed in life-affirming values on this hundred acre camp. Intermediate camp (grades 4th-5th) can attend camp from July 29-Aug. 23. Jr. High aged campers will have camp from July 813. Grades 9th-10th will have camp from July 15-20. Youth in the 11th and 12th grades will camp from Aug. 5-11. $255-$270. Campcross.org . 509.624.3191.

Mini Camps Camp Reed, Fan Lake, Deer Park Young campers get their first taste away from home and the fun of camp. Kids swim, boat and participate in many camp activities under strong supervision from their counselors. Camp dates are June 24-26, June 28-30, July 8-10, July 12-14, July 26-28 and Aug. 5-7. $225. Non-refundable deposit of $100 required. Campreed.org. 509.343.4096 Genesis Campers, Lutherhaven, Lake CDA Mica Bay Grades 1-2 are invited to experience camp from June 17-19, June 20-22, July 15-17, July 18-20, July 22-44 and July 27. Grades 3-4 are invited to this mini camp from July 22-24 and July 25-27, Grades 5-6 will have mini camp from July 22-24 and July 25-27. $120-$168.

Lutherhaven.com . 1.866.729.8372 Family Camps Camp Reed, Fan Lake, Deer Park Families are invited to stay and enjoy all camp has to offer from Aug. 23-26. $165, per person.

Discounts available from families with more than two children.

Campreed.org. 509.343.4096 Twinlow Camp, Grand ‘Ole Family Camp, Rathdrum, Idaho Families are invited to play games, swim, make crafts and learn from teaches from July 4-7. Twinlowcamp.org. 208.352.2671.

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Camp Reed Mini CampFan Lake Young campers (grades 1-2) will embark on a camping experience for three days and two nights from June 24-26, June 28-30, July 8-10, July 12-14, July 22-24, July 26-28 or Aug. 5-7. Youth will be under the watchful eye of counselors and junior counselors and will participate in swim, boating, arts and crafts and much more. $255. $100 non-refundable deposit required. Campreed. org. 509.720.5630

Camp Sweyolakan-Coeur d’Alene Lake, Mica Bay Located on 300 beautiful wooded acres, this 90-year-old camp provides traditional camp to youth grades 1-12. Kids will learn about themselves, the world they live, enjoy water activities, cook outs, archery and more. Their pricing is set by Tier levels as a way for kids of all economic backgrounds to have an opportunity to go to camp. Residential camp prices range from $430-$645.

Scholarships available. Campfireinc.org. 509.747.6191

Mobius Summer Camps, Spokane Get Slimed, fly an airplane, launch a catapult, discover while you play and so much more individual weeks from June 25-Aug. 24 . Register by June 15.

MobiusSpokane.org.

509.624.KIDS.

Corbin Kids Summer Camp, Spokane Ages 3-5 are invited to participate in science and nature camp, planets and stars camp, little Picassos and so much more in sessions that run segmented from 9 am-3:30 pm. Ages 6-11 will also experience different themes at camp like Earth Science, Endangered Species, Jewelry Making and much more at similar times from June 18-Aug. 17. from June 18-22. SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Spokane Parks and Recreation, Spokane Camps of for youth all ages and with different themes varieties including sports are available. SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Summer Parks Experience,Mission Park, Spokane Camp participants will take part in diverse activities including arts and crafts, sports, nature projects and more. SpokaneParks. org. 509.625.6200.

Make a Difference Camp, Corbin Park, Spokane Youth (ages 9-15) are invited to learn team building, leadership and gain self-confidence from July 23-27 from 9 am-4 pm.

SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Adventure Camps, Bowl and Pitcher, Spokane Youth (ages 8-13) are invited to participate in canoeing, a ropes course, kayaking, hiking, biking and more from June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. $179-$199. SpokaneParks.org.

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Imagination Camp, Mountainview Gymnastics, Airway Heights Ages 3 and older can pretend they’re a pirate, a circus performer and more during this fun week of camp from Aug. 13-17. $125, full day; $75, half day. MountainViewGymnastics.com.

509.244.7061.

Northeast Youth Center Camps Twin Eagles Wilderness Camp, Sandpoint Children and teens will engage in nature-based mentoring as they learn wilderness skills through a curriculum that addresses diverse learning styles. Ages 6-13 are invited to camp from in Sandpoint from June 18-22, June 25-29 and July 9-13. $245.

Ages 3-6 are invited to Spokane camp in Indian Springs from July 2-6. $165. Ages 6-13 are invited to Indian Springs from July 2-6 and July 9-13. $245. Scholarships available. Twineagles.org.

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Camp Aowakiya Day Camp, Montgomery Gulch, Kellogg, Idaho Located on 20 beautiful acres kids will enjoy many traditional and outdoor activities. Kids grades K-5 are invited to camp from July 16-20. Grades 6-8 are invited from July 23-27. $75.

Campfireinc.org. 509.747.6191 Camp Dart-Lo Boys and girls ages 3-18 are invited to participate in the many amenities and outdoor activities on 51 acres along the Little Spokane River. Kids will participate in archery, leadership, environmental education and much more. Camp will be from July 9-13 and/or July 16-20. Pricing is provided in tiers so that all youth have an opportunity to go to camp. Prices range from $175-$350. Campfireinc.org. 509.747.6191 Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation The city of Spokane Valley have their summer planned and packed full of arts, crafts, field trips and amazing themes to delight and entertain your child.

The unique themes each week will engage your child and provide a fun learning environment during the school break. Prices are $100 per week if you register before May 4. After May 4 is $110 per week. Daily price is $28 per day for up to 3 days. A reduced week will be from July 2-6 with $45 for 2 days and $80 for the week. centerplacespokanevalley.com. 509.720.5408 SVPR Goofy Game Shows-June 18-22 This week is expected to be very hilarious. Campers will participated in games from popular game shows. Campers will visit River Front Park, Thorton Murphy Park’s splash pad and Valley Mission Pool.

SVPR Carnival Craze-June 25-29 Popping balloons, a ring toss and bowling with a carnival on Friday. Campers will visit Wonderland Family Fun Center, Liberty Lake Pavilion Park Splash Pad and Park Road Pool.

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SVPR Wet, Wild and Wacky-July 9-13 Campers will go on water adventures to Silver Mountain Water Park, Liberty Lake County Park and Park Road Pool.

SVPR Pirates Paradise-July 16-20 Treasure hunting, swashbuckling and adventure this week. Inflatable parrot and eye patch encouraged, but optional.

SVPR Intergalactic Greatness-July 23-27 Campers visit Laser Quest, Riverfront Park, Valley Mission Pool and Park Road Pool and will engage in many science-related activities.

SVPR Camper’s Choice-July 30-Aug. 3 This week is all about ideas and creativity and the field trips will even be decided by campers.

SVPR Everything Extreme –Aug. 6-10 Campers will visit Silverwood, Greenacres Park Splash Pad and Valley Mission Pool.

SVPR Terrific Time Travelers-Aug. 13-17 Campers will visit Triple Play, Underhill Park Splash Pad and Valley Mission Pool during their blast through the time continuum.

SVPR Obnoxious Olympics-Aug. 20-24 Camp Olympics against Liberty Lake Day Camp and visits to Roller Valley, Kick-n-Fun and Valley Mission Pool.

Camp Alotta Fun, Northeast Youth Center Youth ages 5-12 are invited to play in parks, go to splash pads, craft and have fun with media from 8:30 am-5:30 pm each day in the summer. $119, per week; $149, ultimate adventure camp; $129, camp extreme. Spokaneneyc.org.

Other camps include a science camp(Aug. 2024; ages 5-9), dancing camp (July 16-20; ages 7-13), camo camp(July 30-Aug. 3; ages 5-8, and Aug. 6-10;ages 9-12), wacky and wild kids camp(July 9-13;ages 5-9), and animal explorers(June 25-29;ages 8-13). $134-$159. spokaneneyc.org 509.482.0708.

Cougar Kids, WSU, Pullman, Wash. Youth grades 1-6 are invited to participate in fun activities that encourage fitness and health.

Camp runs from 8:30 am-4:15 pm each day with extended morning and afternoon hours available. Half days also available. Camp weeks are June 11-15 (Fit For Fun), June 18-22 (Mini Cougar), June 25-19 (Great Outdoors), July 2-6 (Red, White & Blue), July 9-13 (Leadership), July 16-20 (Be Well), July 23-27 (Wide World of Sports). CougarKids.WSU.edu.

509.335.8732 YMCA Day Camp, North Spokane, Spokane Valley, Downtown Spokane Accredited by the American Camps Association, this day camp provides a fun learning environment with week themes and lots of activities. Camp themes by week are Knights and Princesses (June 18-22), Barnyard Palooza (June 25-29), Stars and Stripes (July 2-6), Hawaiian Hullabaloo (July 9-13), Buggin’ Out (July 16-20), Mighty Jungle (July 23-27), Island Explorers (July 30Aug. 2), Penguins and Polar Bears (Aug. 6-10), Imagination Station (Aug. 13-17), Movin’ &

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509.777.YMCA. Xtreme Team, Boys & Girls Club Enjoy summer fun at the Boys & Girls Club with all their in-house activities from June 18-Aug. 24. $100-$250, entire summer. BGcspokanecounty. org. Themes each week are Top Gear (June 18-22), Shock Wave (June 25-29), Gold Rush (July 2-6; no camp July 4), Super Human (July 9-13), Dirty Jobs (July 16-20), Mega Disasters (July 23-27), Man vs. Wild (July 30-Aug. 3), Myth Busters (Aug. 6-10), Monster Quest (Aug. 13-17), Deadliest Catch (Aug. 20-24).

BGcspokanecounty.org Great Outdoors Peak 7 Backpacking and Ascent Sometimes in order to overcome the big obstacles like insecurity, addiction and shame you have to first overcome your physical fears like rock climbing, ascent and rafting. At Peak 7, this group of outdoor enthusiasts believe, that team work and confidence building can lead youth down what they feel is the correct path. This faith-based nonprofit offers gender-separate ascent trips twice during the summer where youth will learn about God and themselves.

This is a wilderness trip and is physiy intense.

Ascent trips will be held from July 9-13 and Aug. 6-10. Prices start at $250. Scholarships available. Peak7.org 509.467.5550

are invited to accompany the special youth in their life during this camp experience that lasts from a Friday evening to Sunday morning.

Campers will swim, canoe, kayak, play in the funyak, row, hike, aqua jump, participated in archery and much more. Camp will be from July 6-8 and July 20-21 Adults, $70; youth, $40.

Campfireinc.org. 509.747.6191 TRS Challenged Kids Softball, Chief Garry Park Children (ages 7-18) with physical or developmental challenges are invited to participate in this program from June 16-Aug. 4 from 9:30-11 am on Saturdays. SpokaneParks. org. 509.625.6200.

TRS Funshine Day Camp, Mission Park This camp for people with developmental and/or physical disabilities will be in session from June 25-Aug. 10. Visit website for specific weeks separated by age groups. $139. SpokaneParks. org. 509.625.6200.

Dance Dance Camp, Mountainview Gymnastics, Airway Heights Practice ballet, jazz, hip hop and cheer dance from July 23-27. $125, full day; $75, half day. MountainViewGymnastics. com. 509.244.7061.

Fantasy Dance Camp, Spokane Youth ages 3-10 are invited to become an enchanted princess, a pop star or to have a tea party on July 12, 18, 24 and 30 from 10 am-noon at Isabelle’s Dance time. Prices, $100; $30 per day. Save $20 and get a T-shirt if campers register for all four days. isabellesdancetime.com. 509.927.0972

Educational Camps Chinese Language Summer Camp, Gonzaga Camp for elementary school students will be from June 25-July 6 with no class on July 4 from 9 am-2 pm. $90. Middle school and high school students are invited to learn Chinese daily from Monday-Thursday from July 2-26 from 9 am-2 pm. gonzaga.edu/startalk. 509.313.6721

Summer Dance Workshop 2012, Spokane Isabelle’s Dance Time and Gail’s School of Dance will offer ballet, street, hip hop, jass, tap, contemporary, partnering, lyrical, musical theater, improvisation, and stretch & strengthen. Unlimited classes cost $125. isabellesdancetime.com. 509.927.0972

Computer Camp, EWU, Cheney Computer camp where campers will learn 3D game creation for ages 10-18 will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from July 17-27 from 8:30 am-noon. $150. Outreach.EWU.edu.

509.359.4734.

Ballet Arts Academy, Spokane The Children’s Summer Workshop will be from June 18-29 from Monday-Friday. Youth will learn dance, doll making, dance history and more. Prices are $65, per day; $200, per week; $350, two weeks. the academy at 509.838.5705

Satori Summer Camp, EWU, Cheney Summer camp specifically for gifted junior high and senior high students will be from July 22-Aug. 18. SatoriCamp.org.

Ballet Youth, A Time to Dance, Spokane Ages 7-9 will practice ballet on Tuesdays from July 10-Aug. 14 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Ages 5-6 will practice on Wednesdays from July 11-Aug. 15 from 6-6:30 pm. Ages 10-12 will work on ballet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Preschool dance camp will be from July 10Aug. 14 on Tuesdays from July 10-Aug. 14.

SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Spanish Immersion Camp, Villa Vista Language Academy, Spokane Campers will get the full hands-on experience learning a new language in a fully immersive environment.

They offer morning, afternoon and all-day camps. From June 18-24 it will be Spanish Fiesta and/or gardening. From June 25-29 the theme will be Crawley Creatures. From July 2-6 is will be Red, White & Blue and Mas Music. From July 9-13 it will be Gizmos and Gadgets and Outerspace Adventures. From July 16-20 it will be Silly Circus and World Under Water. From July 23-27 will will be Crafty Kids and Summer Splash. GrowthInSpanish.com.

509.465.4656.

Special Needs Camp You and Me, Kid!, Coeur d’Alene Lake, Mica Bay Adult family members, friends and mentors

Spokane Youth Ballet Beginner Intensive for ages 7-11 will work on classic ballet, pre-pointe and character dance from July 5-14 from 10 am-1:30 pm. $265.

Deposit of $120 required by May 31. Advanced Beginner or Low Intermediate will be from July 11-21 from 10 am-3:15 pm. $299. Deposit of $150 required by June 1. High intermediate or Advanced Intensive will be from July 18-28 from 10 am-3:15 pm. $299. Deposit of $150 required by June 1. SpokaneAcademyofDance. com. 509.922.3023.

Dance Center of Spokane They are offering a number of camps and intensives in ballet, tap, jazz, cheer and hiphop this summer. Ballet/Tap with the theme of Under the Sea will be from June 18-21 and Aug. 13-16 with ages 3-7 practicing from 11 am12:30 pm and ages 8-12 practicing from 12:302 pm. Dazzling Disney featuring ballet/jazz will be from June 25-28 or Aug. 20-23 from 11 am-12:30 pm for ages 3-7 or 12:30-2 pm for ages 8-12. Advanced Dance in ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical will be from Aug. 13-16 or Aug. 20-23 from 1:30-3:30 pm. The Small Fry Jazz Intensive for ages 6-9 will be from Aug. 6-9 from 11 am-noon or noon-12:30 pm. Evening class from 5:30-7 pm. Ages 5-12 are invited to camp. The session We Like to Party! will be from July 9-12, Shake It Like a Pom Pom will be from July 16-19. Ages 3-10 are invited to participate in Pirates and Mermaids from July 23-26. They also offer a variety of teen camps.

DanceCenterofSpokane.com. 509.448.9031.

Ballet Arts Academy Summer Intensives, Spokane Ages 4-15 are invited to learn the art of dance from June 18-29. Groups will be divided by levels and learn choreography, jazz, history of dance and even make a Coppelia Doll. $65, per day; $200 per week; $350 for two weeks.

BalletArtsAcademy.com. 509.838.5705.

Music EWU Youth Camps, Cheney Drum Major and leadership camp will be from June 2023. Middle school jazz dialogue will be from July 21-26. High school jazz dialogue will be from July 29-Aug. 4. Outreach.EWU.edu.

509.359.4734.

Art Camps Clearwater Arts Camp, Lake Davis Experienced staff will teach music, visual arts, drama and dance at this overnight camp at Camp Spalding on Davis Lake in Newport, Wash. from July 15-21. Price is $430. campspalding. org 509.731.2241.

Inland Northwest Drawing School, Spokane Ages 8-12 are invited to learn painting, drawing, crafts and more during camp sessions in the summer. Camps run from TuesdayFriday. July 10-13 will be Lions, Tigers & bears; July 17-20 will be Under The Sea; July 24-27 will be Ancient Egypt; July 30-Aug. 2 will be Art Journaling. 10 and older. Aug. 7-10 will be Faces & Figures; African Safari will be the theme for Aug. 14-17. Aug. 21-24 will be Cats & Dogs. Aug. 27-30 will be Birds & Flowers. IndrawSchool.org. 509.230.1880.

Theater Camps North Idaho Theatre Summer Camp, CDA High School The non-musical play The Spell of Sleeping Beauty will be practiced and culminated with a performance from June 1822. The musical Charleston will be practiced and performed from June 25-29. $140.

NorthIdahoTheatre.org. 208.769.2999.

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre Summer Camp, North Idaho College Show White and The Seven Doo-Wops will be the production during this camp from June 16-22 for ages 8-16. Teen Show Stoppers II for ages 13-19 will be from July 21-28. The Ragamuffin and the Flapper for ages 8-16 will be from Aug. 18-25.

CDASummerTheatre.com. 208.769.7780.

The Lion Share, Spokane The Lion’s Share will host two children’s summer drama camps for 2012. June 25- 29 will focus on The Chronicles of Narnia The Silver Chair (ages 8 – 11). Harry Potter, The Chamber of Secrets will be the theme from July 9 - 13 (ages 10 to 15).

Camps run from 900am-1230 pm. A showcase performance for family and friends concludes each camp. $100. The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. lionaround.org. 509. 327.1113.

Lovers & Madmen: Actor Conservatory Training, EWU, Cheney Ages 16 and older are invited to this camp intensive featuring Linklater voice training and acting techniques designed specifically for the plays of Shakespeare from June 25-July 20 from 5-10 pm. Outreach.EWU.edu. 509.359.2459.

Spokane Civic Theatre Summer Academy, Spokane Grades 1-2 will practice The Wizard of Oz from June 18-22 at either morning camp (9-11 am) or afternoon camp (1-3 pm). This ages group can also practice and perform Dr. Suess from Aug. 20-24 at the same times.

Grades 3-6 will practice and perform The Adventure of Harry Potter and Friends from June 25-29. Peter Pan Vs. Captain Hoot will be from July 9-13. James and the Giant Peach will be from July 16-20. The Hobbit will be from July 23-27. Robin Hood will be from July 30Aug. 3. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be from Aug. 6-10.

Hermione Granger and the Hogwarts Home will be from Aug. 13-17. $115. Grades 7-12 are invited to Musical Theatre Camp from June 18-29 from either 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm. Drama Camp will be from July 9-20 with morning and afternoon sessions. $195.The audition-only Main Stage Performance Camp for ages 1318 will be from July 23-Aug. 17 from 9 am-5 pm on weekdays. $395. SpokaneCivicTheatre. com. 509.325.2507.

Sports Swimming Swim Cannon, Comstock, Shadle, WitterSpokane Public Pools Separated by levels like Barracuda or (advanced) and Seahorse (beginner), swimmers are invited to improve their strokes at various times throughout the summer. Visit website for specific groupings or times. SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Gymnastics Gymnastics Camp, Mountainview Gymnastics, Airway Heights Discover gymnastics or learn new skills. Plan for crafts, flips and fun from July 16-20. $125, full day; $75, half day. MountainViewGymnastics.com.

509.244.7061.

CVSD Gymnastics Grades 7-12 will have camp from June 4-14 ($90) and June 2529($50). Grades 3-6 will have camp from June 25-29. $40. CVSD.org. 509.228.5174.

Gymnastics Fun Camp, Spokane Gymnastics Youth can learn this sport in a fun environment from July 9-13 and from Aug. 17-31, from 8:15 am-4:30 pm. Gymnastics Introduction camp for ages 5-8 and 9-14 will be from July 26-Aug. 30 on Thursdays at various times.

Gymnastics Preschool will be from July 9-13 and Aug. 27-31 from 8:15 am-4:30 pm or half days from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. SpokaneParks. org. 509.625.6200.

Golf Skyhawks Beginning Golf, Lincoln Park, Spokane Youth (ages 5-8) are invited to learn the fundamentals of swinging and putting from June 18-22 from 9 am-noon. SpokaneParks. org. 509.625.6200.

Jr. Golf Lessons, Spokane Youth are invited to improve their score at various courses throughout Spokane. Indian Canyon Golf Course will host from June 19-July 24 on Tuesdays from 10:15-11:15 am and 11:30 am12:30 pm; and on Aug. 6-10 from 10-11 am and 10:15-11:15 am. Esmeralda Golf Course will host from June 25-29 daily from 9:15-10:15 am and 10:30-11:30 am; and July 23-27 daily from 9:15-10:15 am and 10:30-11:30 am. Qualchan Golf Course will host from July 9-13 from 9-10 am and 10:15-11:15 am; and Aug. 6-12 from 9-10 am and 10:15-11:15 am. Downriver Golf Course will host from July 9-13 daily from 9:15-10:15 am and July 23-27 from 9:15-10:15 am. SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Basketball Skyhawks Basketball Camp, Spokane Youth (ages 7-12) will learn the fundamental skills that athletes need to succeed in this sport.

Browne Elementary will host camp from June 18-22 and July 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm.

Hamblen Elementary will host from June 1822 and Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-3 pm.. Moran Prairie Elementary will have camp from June 25-29 and July 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm.

SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Skyhawks Tiny Hawks, Various, Spokane oran Prairie Elementary will host this camp for ages 3-4 from June 25-29,July 9-13, July 16-20 and July 30-Aug 3; Midway Elementary will host from July 30-Aug. 3; Mullan Road Elementary will host from July 9-13. All from 8-8:45 am.

SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

EWU Men’s Basketball Camps, Cheney EWU coaches and assistants will teach the game and work to improve skills from June 21-23, June 29-July 1, July 6-8, July 13-15.

EWUBasketBallCamps.com EWU Youth Basketball Camps,Cheney Eaglet camp and Soaring Eagles for youth in grades K-5 and grades 6-8 will be from July 23-27.

EWUWomensBasketballCamps.com CVSD Boys Basketball, Spokane Valley Grades 10-12 will have camp from May 28-30 from 2:30-4:30 pm. Grades 8-9 will have camp from May 28-39 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Grades 4-7 will have camp from June 11-13 from 3:305:30 pm. Grades 5-8 will practice from June 25-29 from 10:45 am-12:15 pm. $35. CVSD. org. 509.228.5149.

CVSD Girls Basketball, Spokane Valley Grades 9-12 will have camp from May 29-June 1 from 3:15-5 pm. $50. Grades 4-5 will have camp from June 4-7 from 4-5 pm. $30. Grades 6-8 will have camp from June 4-7 from 3:30-5 pm. $50. CVSD.org. 509.228.5172.

CHS Boys Basketball, Cheney Grades 9-12 are invited to improve their skills May 29-June 1 from 3-5 pm. Grades 1-4 will hae camp from June 25-29 from 9-10:30 am. $35. Cheney High School, CheneySD.org.

CHS Girls Summer Basketball Camp, Cheney Grades K-6 will have camp from June 11-14 from 9-11 am. Grades 7-12 will have camp from June 11-14 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $40.

CheneySD.org.

Cheerleading Cheerleading, Liberty Lake Ages 8-12 will learn cheers from Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-noon.

Prices are $115. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake, Wash. libertylakewa.gov 509.755.6726 Skyhawks Cheerleading, Spokane Cheerleading camp will be hosted at Hamblen Elementary from June 18-22 from 9 am-noon.

Dwight Merkel Sports Complex will host from June 25-29 from 9 am-noon. Moran Prairie Elementary will host from July 16-20.

SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Cheerleading Camp, Mountainview Gymnastics, Airway Heights Build your cheer skills during a week of tumbling, stunting and more from Aug. 6-10. $125, full day; $75, half day. MountainViewGymnastics.com.

509.244.7061.

Soccer Skyhawks Soccer, Liberty Lake Youth (ages 6-12) will have camp from June 18-22 and Aug. 13-17. Prices are $130. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake, Wash. libertylakewa.gov 509.755.6726 EWU Soccer, Cheney Tamara Hageage will coach a camp for youth and high school goalkeepers looking to improve their skill from July 9-13. Eagle Elite soccer ID Camp is from July 9-10. EWUSoccerCamps.com.

CVSD Soccer, Spokane Valley Grades K-5 will learn and improve their soccer game from June 18-22 from 9-11 am. $55. CVSD.org.

EWU Volleyball, Cheney Individual summer camp will be from July 9-11. Team camp will be from July 16-18. EWUVolleyballcamps. com CVSD Volleyball, Spokane Valley Grades 8-12 will improve their skills from July 23-27 from 6:30-8:30 pm. $55. Grades 4-7 will practice volleyball from July 23-25 from 5-6:30 pm. $35. CVSD.org. 509.385.8859.

CHS Volleyball Camp, Cheney Grades 9-12 will improve their game from July 23-27 from 9 am-noon. Grades 1-8 will have camp from July 23-27 from 1-3 pm. $40. CheneySD.org.

Baseball Skyhawks Baseball Evening Summer Camps, Comstock Park, Glover Middle School Youth (ages 7-12) are invited to learn baseball during the evenings for six weeks on either Tuesdays or Thursdays from July 3-Aug. 7.

SpokaneParks.org. 509. 625.6200.

Skyhawks Baseball Summer Camp, Hamblen Elementary or Audobon Park Youth (ages 7-12) will learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running.

Camps run at Hamblen from June 25-29 from 9 am-noon. Audobon Park camps will be from July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-noon. SpokaneParks. org. 509.625.6200.

Golf Skyhawks Beginning Golf, Spokane Youth (ages 5-8) will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning and more.

Lincoln Park will host camp from June 18-22 from 9 am-noon. Franklin Park will host camp from June 25-19. Fields Pacific Park will host camp from July 16-20. SpokaneParks.org.

509.625.6200.

SoccerTots, Spokane A program designed specifically to foster a child’s physical development through fun games, SoccerTots offers a number of programs and camps in the summer with this in mind. Visit website for prices, times and locations. SoccerTots.net.

Flag Football Skyhawks Flag Football, Spokane Youth (ages 7-12) are invited to learn the core components of passing, catching and defense.

Dwight Merkel Sports Complex will host from July 9-13 from 9 am-3 pm. Moran Prairie Elementary will host from July 16-20.

SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

Gonzaga Soccer Academy, Spokane High School team camp will be from June 1517. Girls day camp will be from June 25-28.

Jr. Residential camp is from June 26-28. High School Residential camp is from July 24-26.

GonzagaSoccerAcademy.com.

Football EWU Football, Cheney Camp 1 will be from June 20-23. Camp 2 will be from June 2730. Quarterback Camp will be on July 26.

EWUFootballCamps.com.

Tennis Skyhawks Tennis Camp, Liberty Lake Youth (ages 7-12) will have camp from June 18-22 and July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-noon.

Prices are $110. Rocky Hill Park, Liberty Lake, Wash. libertylakewa.gov 509.755.6726 Volleyball Skyhawks Sports Volleyball, Spokane Youth (ages 8-12) are invited to learn this team sport while focusing on passing, setting, hitting and serving. Sacajawea Middle School will host a camp from June 25-29. Browne Elementary will host a camp from July 9-13.

Hamblen Elementary will host camp from July 23-27. Camp lasts from 9 am-noon.

SpokaneParks.org. 509. 625.6200.

CVSD Football, Spokane Valley Grades 10-12 will have camp from June 5-7 and June 14-15. $225. Frosh camp will be from June 18-22. $165. CVSD.org.

CHS Football Camp, Cheney Grades 9-12 can improve their football skills from June 4-7 from 3:15-5 pm. $25. CheneySD.org.

Martial Arts Kendo For Kids, Broadway Spokane Kendo & Iaido Club, Spokane Youth will learn Japanese Fencing & Swordmanship Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 9-Aug. 29. SpokaneParks.org. 509.625.6200.

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fter you’ve paid tuition it’s time to prepare all the stuff your camper will need to take with him. We’ve created a list to help you in your preparation and shopping with a bit of estimated total cost.

Dirty Laundry Bag Something that keeps the chlorine smell off your child’s other clothes. Like a swimsuit bag or laundry bag, this is vital if you don’t want your little one walking around camp all week smelling like a public pool. You can buy them off Amazon.com starting at $3.00.

Clothing That Can Be Layered Hoodies, socks, leggings, T-shirts, thermals, long-sleeve shirts, jeans-be prepared. In the summer in the great outdoors it turns from hot in the afternoon to cool in the evening fast and if your child’s spending most of the time outside this is vital for them to be comfortable. Once Upon a Child in the Spokane Valley has a great selection of consignment clothes to fill your child’s suitcase. They also sell swimwear. OnceUponaChildinlandempire. com. 509.927.3001. We estimate you can fill your camper’s suitcase with daily wear from around $50.

Sunscreen and Aloe Gel There’s nothing worse than suffering with a sunburn at camp while your sunscreen-slathered cabin friends enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer. Recommended: The Sunbow Spray Sunscreen featuring Spongebob Squarepants with a SPF of 30 at Mother’s Cupboard Nutrition. $13. Loca-

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tions in Hayden, Liberty Lake, North Spokane, the South Hill and the Spokane Valley. MothersNutrition.com Toiletries The lingering smell of chlorine is again not a pleasant odor to experience at camp. In addition to soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, conditioner and anything else your child may need Paul Mitchell offers a shampoo for swimmers that gets rid of the chlorine.

Momento From Home It could be a picture, a stuffed animal or even a piece of clothing. Something to help comfort them when the homesickness arrives will help your kid immerse himself into camp.

Extra Pair of Sneakers That and a pair of flip flops. If you can get them to, advise them to use the flip flops in the shower to avoid other campers who may have something like Athlete’s Foot.

First Aid Kit In addition to bandages, antibiotic ointment, bug repellant and gauze, pack a stick of baking soda deodorant in your camper’s first aid kit. Baking soda when applied after a bee

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sting will neutralize some of the poison the bee leaves in the sting making the pain more bearable.

Rechargeable Flashlight or Battery Operated One With Extra Batteries This will come in handy after evening cookouts. We recommend visiting the General Store. GeneralStoreSpokane.com. 509.444.8005.

Disposable Camera That way they can capture all the fun memories that will stay with them forever.

Bedding Or Sleeping Bag and Pillow Normally camp doesn’t provide the bedding, so a good sleeping bag is a good idea.

Spending Money Camps usually have a store where campers can buy snacks, toys and other things they might need or use.

Towels Including Large Beach Towel They’ll need at least two for bathing and one for swimming.

Total estimated cost $150-$200

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mother’s day treats we give ourselves

Watching someone else wipe down the counters and wax the floors for a change may bring about sensations of extreme relaxation. Let the people at Clean Green Spokane give your house a once over. They wont miss any spots when uncovering things you somehow missed repeatedly throughout the year. They also use cleaners made from scratch that won’t harm the environment. All the while you’ll be relaxing on the couch with peppermint tea and your Kindle Fire.

CleangreenSpokane.com.

509.844.7022.

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take a Photo of Something Other Than Your Kids

Capturing every adorable anecdote, every time your little one does something oh so cute is oh so important.

Photographing a small piece of beauty that reflects either yourself or something in your home also provides a sense of joy and even accomplishment.

Recommendations: a nice shot of some close-up gumballs is a colorful way to decorate a colorless room when blown up and encased in a beautiful frame; also think about a theme you may have in a room in your house and see if you can set up a time to go photograph an object to go with it. When people come over they’ll ask who photographed that and you’ll be able to proudly reply, “Why, I did!”

Read Fifty Shades of Grey

Some call it mommy porn, we like to call it the book of the moment. This one, however, is not for the kids. It may not even be a book to carry around.

Its cover is pretty notorious.

Download, relax and enjoy. No one will know.

Indulge in Ice Cream

The Scoop’s freeze creams at this local ice cream store are delicious. Some complain that their portions aren’t humungous, but seriously it’s not the ‘90s and sometimes you just want an ice cream, not a stomach ache. The portions are satisfying without being overwhelming. Try the new Maltese Falcon flavor which is chocolate ice cream with a caramel ribbon and malt balls.

They also always have a gluten free and a vegan option. 1001 W. 25th Ave. 509.535.7171.

Open Monday-Friday.

Go Tanning

Five minutes chatting away with Jennifer Miller of De Soleil Salon will leave you with that aura of zenness that you so deserve on this Mother’s Day. She’s got mad customer service skills and she’s just an awesome person. If UV rays aren’t your thang, we suggest eyelash extensions, a massage or waxing.

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ou do everything for them. If it wasn’t for you they’d probably leave the house each day looking disheveled with dirty/wrinkly clothes, a fruit punch mustache and peas on their face. And while you love the daily toiling it’s okay to say to yourself, “I deserve to treat myself today because I do a ton for my family”!

Take a walk by Coeur d’Alene Lake

Bundle up! Cuz it’s still cold.

Grab your to-go cup and sip some seriously dark roast by what’s probably the most beautiful lake in the Northwest.

If you walk at city center you may get sidetracked by the amazing CDA Resort and the lure of downtown CDA shopping

Soak ‘em Mani/Pedi

The professionals at Nails 2000 in Coeur d’Alene work fast and know their nails. That way you wont waste your special day away with your feet soaking in a tub of blue fluid. There’s shopping to be done and fun to be had. 226 W. Ironwood Dr. A7. 208.765.4291.

Get your hair done

Get ready for fun, espresso and a fabulous aroma! While some salons stink of rank bleach and overwhelming chemicals this salon tucked in a hundred-yearold building doesn’t offend any senses and they’ll expertly cut, style your hair and recreate your image all at the same time.

IncognitosalonSpokane.com.

509.838.1888.

Get Rubbed Down

They offer Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, Riverstone styles and reflexology. Let their experts smooth the stress away.

Consider it yearly maintenance if it seems like too much of an extravagance. ZiSpa.com.

509.208.765.9400.

enjoy a picnic

With all of the amazing lakefront locations in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint there is no excuse not to get with your sweetheart and enjoy a lazy lunch and peaceful rest under the nearest shady tree.

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enthusiastic activities Summer Camp at Corbin

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very parent with ears has heard their own prepubescent progeny utter a variant of this classic cliché, “I’m bored…there’s nothing to do”. The parental gray matter synapses are already firing like a battle scene from Star Wars before the words clear the auditory nerve. As a representative of the species with the largest brain to body ratio size, we must quickly address this perplexing situation and ponder the immortal question: “What can I do with my bored little babes”?

This all too common scenario normally occurs when school is not in session; winter break, spring break and, {gasp}, summer break.

One solution to stop this insidious “I’m bored…” statement is to use the youngster’s innate fear of household labor to your advantage. (I learned this tactic from one of the best kindergarten teachers in the region.) Simply state to the little angel: “Anyone who says I’m bored in this house has to clean all the toilets.” Although novel and effective, the toilets can only be cleaned so many times in one day…

Another and perhaps even better solution can be found at the Corbin Arts Center.

For more than 50 years the creative crews at the Corbin Arts Center have been offering the good people of the Spokane area a wonderful solution to the aforementioned conundrum. The Corbin Arts Center has day camps when Spokane Public Schools are NOT in session.

This means they’re open not only summer, but spring and winter breaks. Like the sun however, the Corbin Arts Center really shines in the summer. There is something for everybody ages 3 through 11.

Parents of kids ages 3 through 5 can choose from 25 different preschool programs for their tiny tikes as well; each tailored to improve their quickly developing eye-hand coordination and enhance their all too cute motor and cognitive skills. Since the little post toddlers will be with other kids their own age, they will also be developing their social skills with their new found friends.

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Here are some of the offerings: A Bugs World, Fairytale Theatre, Little Picassos!, Neverland Adventure, Sea Odyssey, Planets & Stars, and Winnie the Pooh Adventure. With programs and workshops about art, adventure history science, and theater, the little dears can dip their toe or dive right in to over 42 different workshops and camps for kids ages 6 through 11.

The future scientist can enjoy curriculum-based art camps including Creative Kids Science Camp, Earth Science, Science & Nature, Space Adventure and Zoology Camp. Children who like drama and the theater will love Children’s Puppet Theater, Creative Theater & Storytelling Camp, and From Page to Stage – Drama Camps are lots of fun and include character development, interaction, and group performance.

The inspiring artists will adore the da Vinci, Monet’s Inspiration, or Van Gogh’s Bold Artist Camps.

The camps are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a supervised lunch. (You will need to supply a lunch and a beverage for your kid(s)). There is one drawback however; pre-registration is required and classes do fill up. The summer program begins June 4th and runs through August 17th.

For more information, you can go on-line at SpokaneParks.org or call Corbin Arts Center: 509.625.6677.

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food & wine

Local products food Review what’s in season restaurant guide

Grease your omelet pans mamas! Spokane Family Farm now sells eggs. They come in all colors (not pink but natural egg colors) and are free ranging hens in a very large pen.

The hens are vegetarian fed and of course are not fed or given hormones or antibiotics. The eggs are not sold in stores and have to be purchased at the farm that is located west of Spokane near Reardan. If you’re just looking for something for the family to do this month...a visit to this charming dairy farm may just be it. They have livestock and are happy to show you their dairy business and farm.

Spokane Family Farm 21715 Coulee Hite Road Spokane

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Best Sandwich Shack

the most amazing philly ever

by Emily Olson

Like most amazing things in life, I stumbled by chance upon this Idaho gem...and haven’t stopped talking about it since. When I first approached the unimposing food truck/cart and declared authoritatively (in a way that only 7 month pregnant women can get away with) that “I’d like the BEST sandwich you’ve ever made and if you blow me away rest assured that I will tell everyone I ever meet about your sandwich shack!” The owner promptly replied, “no problem” and set to work. After a 15 minute drive back home I eagerly unwrapped my sandwich and took two bites. The first to see if it was worth the hype and the second to help my astonishment pass. I grabbed the phone, hurriedly dialed and reported to the owner that it was THE BEST SANDWICH I’D EVER HAD!!! He agreed, of course, and we hung up. Since that day I’ve been back almost twice a week.

If you are ever within 50 miles of Best Avenue in Coeur d’Alene you would be amiss to not make the effort to get one of these ridiculously great sandwiches (which just so happen to come with a free brownie square)! Family owned and operated, you will never happen upon a team more deserving of all the praise they’ve received. So...what are you waiting for? Get yourself to Best Avenue and dig in!

LOCATED AT: 512 Best Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208.625.0629 ONLINE AT: www.facebook.com/pages/Best-Sandwich-Shack HOURS: Mon - Sun 11:00 am-8:00 pm CALL IN ORDERS: Absolutely!

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1710 W. Riverstone Drive

We are a 1920’s Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Pub Family owned and operated. We have put together a great staff. And with the help of an amazing chef, Brad Case, we have created a menu truly worth exploring!

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For some it’s because we’re the nation’s first restaurant distillery. For others it’s our handcrafted cocktails.

Perhaps it’s our innovative menu featuring delicious Northwest cuisine.

At Bardenay, it all comes together in a uniquely Idaho atmosphere, creating an experience worth coming back for.

Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 http://fedorapubandgrille.com

Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 www.bardenay.com

We have a truly unique menu that offers more choices that more people know what to do with! The reason for this? You! Spokane has helped us create a menu that has something for everyone. Great starters, salads, pastas, pizzas, burgers, paninos, and specialty entrees. What we are most famous for is our Thai Peanut Sauce! We feature it on an item in every menu category and even sell it by the bottle!

808 W Main St, Spokane www.rockcitygrill.com

For the most authentic Mexican food you can find anywhere we invite you to come to Casa de Oro at the top of the Division Street hill. From the moment you walk in you’ll be treated like family. Our knowledgeable staff will make sure you are completely satisfied with our quality food, drink and service 4111 North Division Street Spokane, WA www.casadeorospokane.com/

Come join us for great food at a great price!

Mulligan’s Restaurant, featuring homestyle comfort food, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Value never tasted so good!

506 Appleway in the Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, ID www.mulliganscda.com

Whether you chose to dine in our comfortable pub-style dining room or enjoy the view from our fantastic outdoor dining area you’ll feel comfortable with us. We offer the region’s finest cocktails, micro brews and wines to accompany your meal.

You’ll find our doors open anytime as we open at 11am 7 days a week all year and keep our kitchen cooking up delicious food late every night.

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“Rebounding is the closest thing to the fountain of youth that science has found.”

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Rebounding is “...the most efficient, effective form of exercise yet devised....”

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After just a few minutes a day bouncing on the rebounder— inside where it’s cool—you’ll feel better and notice tighter abdominal muscles...a higher muscle-to-fat ratio, improves skin elasticity reduces cellulite and renews bone mass...you’ll also benefit from a stronger immune system.

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