Most of us moms appreciate a well-deserved glass of wine and we are so fortunate to live so close to the beautiful wine country. This week my friend Elena McAlpine suggests some great wineries that are family friendly day trips out. She is also sharing some great savings to celebrate the launch of Grapebomb by giving away their new ‘Napa Card’, see details below on how to win one!
It’s easy just pop, pour and breath!
Here’s to You, Mom!
By Elena McAlpine, posted June 8th 2011
At the end of a long day with my 2 year old, usually consisting of six outfit changes (her, not me) and a few temper tantrums (me, not her) I love to relax with a nice, big glass of wine. It’s a ritual that I cherish, opening a bottle of Pinot Noir and sitting down with my husband to relax and talk about our day. It’s a little reward I give myself after my daughter insists on wearing a shower capand nothing else to the grocery store or points at a blemish on my face and asks if she can kiss my boo boo.
I always loved wine and going wine tasting in the Napa Valley. Only 45 minutes away, it makes for a fun and easy day trip. Now that I have a toddler to think about, I decided I had to discover a new ‘family friendly’ wine country and make it affordable for my family to enjoy.
That’s why my husband and I started ‘The Napa Card’. It’s an easy way to save money wine tasting in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Sipping wine with your family gets you out of the house doing what you love (indulging yourself, of course!) while taking your kids out on anadventure. There are plenty of family friendly wineries out there. Here are a few to get you toasting with your tots while saving a buck or two with ‘The Napa Card’.
Cline Cellars – With a tasting room located in an 1850s farmhouse, this winery is a top pick.
Enjoy a picnic on lush green lawns while the kids discover the six spring-fed ponds. Surrounded by over 5,000 rose bushes, dozens of rustling willow trees and ever-changing gardens, this winery calls to be discovered by adults and children alike.
Clif Family Winery – Taste Clif Family’s Climber Red or Kits Killer Cab at their wine tasting shop Vino Velo. Combining the family’s passion for the outdoors with their love of wine, Vino Velo is a wine tasting and bicycle shop all in one. Bring the bikes and have a taste of wine before being your children’s tour guide to the Napa Valley.
Tudal Family Winery – Between the bocce court, the enticing flower and vegetable gardens and the collection of historic farm tractors, tools and bygone novelties, your family will love Tudal Family Winery. They also make a fantastic Cabernet Savignon! Kids can explore the grounds while you sip and relax.
Cheers!
Elena
Giveaway!
For a FREE ‘Napa Card’!
Send an email with your mailing address to Elena@snowbomb.com In the subject line put ‘The Marin Scoop Deal’. I will send a free card to the first 25 people to email me.
For more info about ‘The Napa Card’, visit www.grapebomb.com
Weekly Calendar of Ongoing
Toddler Activities in Marin
Monday
10.00 - 12.00 pm - 'Power Play' at Cal Star Gym, 70 Digital Drive, Novato
10.00 - 10.30 am - Kid's Story Time Club, Pharmaca, 7514 Redwood Blvd, Novato
10.00 – 10.30 am – Book Babies, San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave Town Council chamber
10.30 – 11.15 am – ‘Music Together of Marin’, The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista Blvd
10.30 – 11.15 am – ‘Music Together of Marin’, The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista Blvd
10.00 - 6.00 pm - 'Jump n Bounce’, 718 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo (every day)
Tuesday
9.30 – 10.45 am – Baby Bounce Story time – Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave, 1st Floor
10.00 – 10.30 am - ‘Baby Bounce’ Story time at Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (up to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 11.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (24 months & up) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (up to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 11.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (24 months & up) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.00 – 11.30 am - ‘Play date for 2 and under’ at The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
10. 00 – 11.00 am – ‘Little Soccer Club’ (3 – 5yrs) until Apr 5th, MLK Gym, 610 Colma Street, Sausalito
10.15 - 10.45 am - 'Music Circle' (walkers up to 3 1/2), at The Parents Center, Heller's Store, 514 4th Street, San Rafael
11.00 - 11.30 am – ‘Book Club Story Time’ at ‘Pottery Barns Kids’ store, Corte Madera Village
11.30 – 12.00 pm – ‘Jamaroo Kids’, Terra Linda Community Center, 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael
3.30 – 4.15 pm – ‘Doodler’s Craft Time, Terra Linda Clubroom, 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael
Wednesday
10.00 - 12.00 pm - 'Indoor Power Play' at Cal Star Gym, 70 Digital Drive, Suite 3, Novato
10.00 -10.30 am – Music Together, San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
9.30 – 12.30 pm – Playgroup Drop in (until June 11th) Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax
10.15 - 10.45 am - ‘Music Circle’ (walkers up to 3 1/2), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
11.30 - 12.00 pm - ‘Music Circle’ (infant to walkers), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
10.15 - 10.45 am - ‘Music Circle’ (walkers up to 3 1/2), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
11.30 - 12.00 pm - ‘Music Circle’ (infant to walkers), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
10.00 - 10.45 am - Fun & Funky (age 2 - 4), Fairfax Community Center,
10.30 - 11.30 am – Adventure Club Drop in Play, MLK Gym, 610 Colma Street, Sausalito
11.00 - 11.30 am – Story Time at Giggle Store, Corte Madera Village
11.00 -11.30 am – Preschool Story Time, Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera
Thursday
9.30 – 12.30 pm – Playgroup Drop in (until June 11th) Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax
9.30 – 12.30 pm – Playgroup Drop in (until June 11th) Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax
11.00 am & 12.00 pm – Bookmobile presents Story Time at the Farmers Market, The Civic Center, 3501 Civic center Drive, San Rafael
10.00 - 12.00 pm - 'Indoor Power Play' at Cal Star Gym, 70 Digital Drive, Novato
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks' (up to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 11.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks' (24 months & up) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.15 -10.45 am – Toddler Story time (2-3 yrs.), Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley
10.30 – 11.00 am – Story Time at San Rafael Library, 618 B Street, San Rafael
11. 00 – 12.00pm – ‘Mommy & Me- In the Garden’ (1 – 4 yrs. until June 9th), Landmarks Art & Garden center, 841 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon
11.00 - 11.30 am - Story Time at Barnes & Noble, 313 Corte Madera Center
3.30 - 4.00 pm - 'Stories with Phil Sheridan', Sausalito Library, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito
Friday
11.00 - 11.30 am - Story Time at Barnes & Noble, 313 Corte Madera Center
3.30 - 4.00 pm - 'Stories with Phil Sheridan', Sausalito Library, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito
Friday
9.30 - 11.00 am - Art for You and Me, San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
9.30 – 12.30 pm – Playgroup Drop in (until June 11th) Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax
9.30 – 10.15 am – Doodlers Craft Time, Terra Linda Club Room, 670 Del Ganado Road, Terra Linda
10.00 – 10.30 am – Intro to Ballet, Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax (until July 6th)
10.30 - 11.30 am - Story Time with Sara Sonnet, San Rafael Library, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 12.00 pm – Jumping Jacks, Strawberry Recreation District, 118 Strawberry Drive, 2nd floor gym
10.30 – 12.00 pm – Free Playgroup (Under 5), Marin Head Start, 610 Drake Ave, Marin City
Weekly Calendar of Ongoing
Baby Activities in Marin
(Infant – Walkers)
Monday
10.00 – 10.30 am – Book Babies, San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave Town Council Chamber
10.00 – 11.00 am – New Mom’s Group (0-12 mths) until June 11th, Fairfax Youth Center (next to Peri Park), 16 Park Road, Fairfax (donations accepted)
9.30 – 10.15 am & 10.30 – 11.15 am – ‘Music Together of Marin’ (birth to 5yrs) The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael (Free but preregistration required)
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista Blvd
9.30 – 10.15 am & 10.30 – 11.15 am – ‘Music Together of Marin’ (birth to 5yrs) The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael (Free but preregistration required)
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista Blvd
Tuesday
9.30 – 10.45 am – Baby Bounce Story time – Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave, 1st Floor
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (6 months to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.00 – 10.30 am - ‘Baby Bounce’ Story time at Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (6 months to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.00 – 10.30 am - ‘Baby Bounce’ Story time at Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd
10.00 – 11.30 am – Drop-in Playtime (under 5yrs), The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
10.00 – 11.30 am - ‘Play date for 2 and under’ at The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
10.00 – 11.30 am - ‘Play date for 2 and under’ at The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
11.00 am – Mom & Baby Group, The Parent’s Center, UU Marin Church, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael (from May 31st)
1.30 – 2.30 pm – Mom & Baby Yoga, The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, (June 7th – June 28th)
Wednesday
11.30 - 11.45 am - ‘Music Circle’ (infant to walkers), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera
Thursday
Thursday
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks' (6 months to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
11.00 – 12.30 pm – New Moms Group, The Parent’s Center, 514 Fourth Street, San Rafael
Friday
10.30 - 11.30 am - Story Time & Sing Along with Sara Sonnet, San Rafael Library, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 12.00 pm – Free Playgroup (Under 5), Marin Head Start, 610 Drake Ave, Marin City
Saturday
11.00 am – NEW Mother’s Club (great for working moms wanting to connect) at The Parent’s Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
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