In this issue:
Baby Bites
The Gift Garage
Role Mommy: Keep It Simple
JCC Carnival
Daisy Hill Farm Opens
Cherry Festival

Spring is finally here! Let's start it out right by joining us at The Little Gym for an awesome, fun-filled afternoon. Babies and toddlers 0 - 24 months will participate in structured activities with The Little Gym coaches including rhythm, songs, group activities, ball play and bubbles!

At the same time the adults will enjoy a delicious brunch while meeting and socializing with lots of other Westchester and Connecticut families!

One lucky winner will go home with a brand new Stokke Xplory Stroller valued at $950! (One raffle ticket is included with the entry fee.)

When: Sunday, May 6th, 11:30 AM

Where: The Little Gym, 7 Norm Avenue, Bedford Hills (across from Kohls)

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple, brunch will be served (babies and toddlers are free!)

To reserve a spot or to join our mailing list contact: laura@babybitesnyc.com or call 646.258.3907.

We've got fun, hip, sexy and a whole lot of everything. Slip into a pair of pants, capris or shorts from Sanctuary. Treat yourself to a stylish pair of leggings or a casual tee from Tee Party and GI Camp. Top it off with some fashionable accessories and create a mood with our sterling silver and handcrafted jewelry collection.

Our luxurious line of baby gifts includes Kaloo, Elegant Baby and Bunnies by the Bay. The little ones and "tween" will look terrific in tanks, tye dye leggings and ruffle skirts by Out of Control. Send them off to a party with a great gift from Three Cheers or Attitude Pie. Other fine items include Italian pewter from Match, exotic candles from Voluspa, vintage table top games and delectable gourmet foods.

"KEEP IT SIMPLE" WORKSHOP SALUTES MOTHER'S DAY.

Westchester Moms Offer Tips for Balancing Work, Family.

A panel of mothers from all over Westchester will offer simple and innovative solutions for balancing family, work and everything in between during "The ABC's of Simplifying your Life: Attitude, Beauty and Career" on Wednesday, May 9, 7pm to 9pm, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

The program is part of the County Center "Keep It Simple" workshop series that strives to help you simplify your busy life. This workshop will celebrate every aspect of the lives of modern moms and will provide insight into ways in which you can streamline your life so that you can pull it together at home and on the job and never miss a beat.

For more information and to register call the County Center at (914) 995-4050 or log on to www.countycenter.biz or www.rolemommy.com.

JCC Children's Carnival
Sunday, May 6, 2007
11:00am to 5:00pm
Rosenthal JCC, 600 Bear Ridge Road,
Pleasantville, NY 10570

On Sunday, May 6, the Rosenthal JCC will host its annual Children's Carnival from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which promises fun and games for all ages! Each year this carnival continues to grow, and this year it will include expanded rides for young and older children, as well as a variety of games booths:

The rain date will be May 20 - please check www.rosenthaljcc.org if rain is forecasted.

My favorite summer fun is here! I've been waiting all winter, driving by, peering over the gate and wishing for the summer months and finally with the coming of the spring flowers is the opening of Daisy Hill Farm Stand!

Daisy Hill on Guard Hill Road is opening for the season next Thursday, May 3rd, with their usual delicious foods, farm fresh lettuces, produce, flowers, and wonderful atmosphere-- muffins, coffee, lemonade, turn-overs, herb butter, organic meats and products, salads, etc. Scrumptious foods gathered in a local field by a local mom! Really, there is nothing better.

Stop by any weekend for a little sliver of country living-- open Thursdays from 10am to 6pm, Fridays from 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 5pm, and Sundays from 9am to 3pm.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Celebrates Hanami. Cherry Viewing Season Culminates with 26th Annual Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival.

The two-day Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival "New York's Rite of Spring" features over 60 events and performances

From April 7 to May 6, Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) celebrates Hanami, the Japanese cultural tradition of viewing and cherishing each moment of the cherry blossom season-- from the first buds to the pink blossoms that fall like snow. During Hanami, visitors can track the cherry display at Brooklyn Botanic Garden's award-winning website's Cherry Watch feature, view mesmerizing contemporary art inspired by ancient Japanese techniques in Hana to Mushi-- Flowers & Insects: April Vollmer and Kako Ueda, and take a Seasonal Highlights Tour focusing on the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. The Zagat-rated Terrace Café will offer a special Japanese entrée throughout the season, and the Garden Gift Shop presents an exceptional Hanami Shop, both in the Garden and online at shop.bbg.org. HANAMI: Hanami is the Japanese name for cherry-blossom viewing, and the Japanese have long-established customs surrounding this tradition, including picnicking under the boughs of cherry trees and trapping fallen petals in cups of sake. The sweet blush of cherry canopies has captured the hearts and minds of Japanese poets and artists for centuries; come visit the Garden and allow the cherry blossoms to captivate your imagination.

Founded in 1910, Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is an independent nonprofit institution committed to education, research, and the display of horticulture. BBG serves communities in New York City and internationally through its world-class gardens, extensive research collections, and numerous educational and community programs. Situated on 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn, the Garden is home to over 10,000 types of plants and hosts more than 700,000 visitors annually.

For the first time, Sakura Matsuri tickets are available through www.TicketWeb.com. For same day ticket information, visit bbg.org or call 718-623-7200.