Celebrate Mother's Day at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Foxwoods Celebrates Mother's Day in a Big Way

At Foxwoods you can treat Mom to a Day of delicious food, a memorable adventure, or an exciting Broadway performance ... and more!

If you're out of ideas on what to gift your mom this Mother’s Day? Look no further than Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the Northeast’s premier resort destination. Foxwoods is where that special mom in your life can experience the perfect day of pampering she’ll never forget. 

Mom's just love to experience a special day - and you can make it happen for them!

This Mother's Day Foxwoods is offering a variety of incredible deals, from delicious dining specials at ten of the resort’s restaurants, to Tony Award-winning performances of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella to relaxing spa services at G Spa & Salon. 

At Foxwoods, there is something for every mom to enjoy this Mother’s Day!   

Mother's Day Dining at Foxwoods

• Cedars Steakhouse & Oyster Bar: Cedars Steakhouse & Oyster Bar will feature a mouth-watering Baked Jumbo Sea Scallops appetizer and a Filet and Lobster entrée with sautéed lobster meat, Béarnaise sauce, roasted baby carrots and herb bliss red potatoes.

• David Burke Prime: Enjoy delicious Mother’s Day brunch specials like Chicken and Waffles, Steak and Eggs, Crab Cake Benedict, Lobster Omelet, Short Rib Hash and Confetti Donuts.

• Festival Buffet: For an all-you-can-eat extravaganza, treat mom to buffet favorites like peel and eat shrimp, carved turkey, fried calamari, crab clusters, mussels, extravagant desserts and more at our Festival Buffet.

• Golden Dragon: Braised Chilean Sea Bass fillets with ginger, scallion oyster sauce and broccoli will be featured on the Mother’s Day menu at Golden Dragon.

• Guy Fieri’s Foxwoods Kitchen + Bar: Guy Fieri’s Foxwoods Kitchen + Bar is celebrating Mother’s Day with a brand-new brunch menu including Guy’s Big Bite Burrito, Chicken Fried Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, NY Steak and Eggs, Maple Bacon French Toast and the Big Bite Breakfast Plate among delicious brunch cocktails like the Spiced Mimosa, Oversized Bloody Mary and more.

• High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge: High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge is hosting “Sunday Momday” for Mother’s Day, offering  a package including two games of bowling per person in addition to fruit and cheese platters, tomato mozzarella pizza, chocolate covered strawberries and cake pops.

• Junior’s: For the perfect mix of land and sea, Junior’s will be offering Mother’s Day specials such as Broiled Lamb Chops, Baked Stuffed Atlantic Cod, King Cut Prime Rib and the “By Land and By Sea” combo.

• Sugar Factory: For the mom looking to satisfy her sweet tooth, head over to Sugar Factory for a sinfully sweet three-course prix fixe dining expereince including an appetizer, entrée, dessert along with a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. 

• Veranda Café: Veranda Café will be celebrating Mother’s Day with a Scallop Risotto featuring pan seared sea scallops and creamy parmesan Arborio rice. 

• VUE 24: VUE 24’s prix fixe Sky Brunch additions – including a choice of an appetizer, main course and all-you-can-eat dessert buffet – will feature a Grilled Garlic Shrimp Salad appetizer with a champagne citrus marinade, baby heirloom tomatoes, arugula and basil aioli. For the main course, enjoy a Surf and Turf entrée with grilled petit sirloin, butter basted Stonington lobster, roasted pearl onions, sweet pea mix, horseradish cream and lemon butter.

Entertainment

• Cinderella: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Tony Award-winning production of Cinderella will be hosting two special performances at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m on May 13. Perfect for the whole family, this classic love story features a contemporary spin on the beloved fairy tale with costume and set designs that will transport audiences back to the fond memories of childhood. 

• Olga Tañón: Latin music sensation Olga Tañón will be performing her GRAMMY Award-winning hits like “Así Es El Amor” and “Como Olvidar” for a special performance on Mother’s Day at 8:00 p.m. 

Spa

• G Spa & Salon: No Mother’s Day pampering is complete without a trip to the spa! G Spa & Salon is offering a Replenishing Pure Fiji Manicure and Pedicure with a complimentary mimosa as well as Mother’s Day Mini Getaway specials including a Mini Massage, Mini Facial and Manicure from Monday through Friday.

Golf

• Lake of Isles : There’s no better place for relaxing family time than the golf course and Foxwoods’ Lake of Isles is the perfect Mother’s Day escape. Designed by Reed Jones, the stunning North Course seamlessly blends into the scenic natural surroundings, creating the perfect golf getaway.

Extreme Adventures 

• HighFlyer Zipline: Perfect for the adrenaline-seeking mom, Foxwoods HighFlyer Zipline is a 60-mile-per-hour, 3,750-foot-long thrill ride that glides above the forested wonderland of Mashantucket, Connecticut, connecting the resort casino campus and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center.

For more information on all of Foxwoods’ Mother’s Day specials, please visit www.foxwoods.com/mothersday

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO

350 Trolley Line Boulevard
Mashantucket, CT 06338


www.foxwoods.com/mothersday

About Foxwoods Resort Casino

Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder Of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, exclusive retailers and free-to-play online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

Mother's Day at "The Fez" in Stamford CT

Spend Mother's Day at The Fez in Stamford

Treat mom to a little bit of pizzazz 

in Stamford's own "The Fez" on Summer Street.

Sunday, May 14

11:00am - 3:00pm

Photo Courtesy Bird Social Media and The Fez

The Fez is now accepting reservations for Mother's Day Brunch.

Nothing says "Mother's Day" more than the gift of family time! We all know Mom deserves a day out with family, friends, and loved ones! Take her where she'll be treated like royalty and enjoy a delicious meal.

Live Music featured:

The Broadbelt Duo will serenade you with their a bravura performance of Latin, Flamenco and Classical guitar sounds. Coming to the Fez from Brooklyn, the duo has played for audiences at The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, Jazz at the Smithsonian in DC, The United Nations, Rockefeller Center, and Lincoln Center. And now they're playing for YOU!

Here's what's on the menu for Mother's Day

Starters:

Parfait fresh berries layered between vanilla bean-infused yogurt topped with honey $8

Deviled Eggs spices and flavors from around the world with fresh fruit $10

Shrimp Cocktail with house-made Moroccan 7-spice sauce $12

Muffins freshly baked mini muffins served with strawberry infused butter $8

Salads

The Fez Salad grilled veggies with arugula, pine nuts, and flamed goat cheese
with almond pesto dressing $12

Kale and Spinach baby kale and baby spinach with candied walnuts, carrots, cucumber, hearts of palm, dried figs, cranberry vinaigrette $12

Main Dishes

Fez Breakfast three eggs to order, with rosemary home fries, olives, merguez sausage and buttered toasted pita bread $14

Moroccan Eggs Benedict served on a buttered pita with lamb and hollandaise sauce and roasted fingerling potatoes $12

Chicken Shwarma Breakfast Wrap our famous marinated grilled chicken with haloumi cheese, scrambled eggs, tomato salsa, and potatoes $14

Roast Leg of Lamb freshly carved lamb, rich wine reduction, with herbroasted potatoes and garlic sautéed spinach $18

Desserts

Briwats House Specialty North African variation of baklava, but even better! $9

Martini Clad Cinnamon Caramel Ice Cream served in a martini glass, 3 large scoops of ice cream with fresh mint, & cinnamon stick - whipped cream available please ask server $9


Children welcome with a wonderful menu starting at $6.99

Relax with the Fez's Bottomless Mimosa or Bloody Mary — $14

Happy Mother's Day from The Fez!

Call to reserve (203) 324-3391 

The Fez

227 Summer Street
Stamford CT 06901
(203) 324 - 3391
http://fezeg.com/

About the Fez:

The Fez, downtown Stamford’s popular Moroccan inspired restaurant, eclectic wine bar, and live music locale invites you to be transported to an inviting retreat where the flavors of the spice route meet the sound of music that spans across many genres. The Fez first made its mark on the local dining scene in 2010. Its “Spice Route” cuisine was quickly embraced by those looking for a unique dining experience. The menu is followed up with a refreshingly different wine collection, exclusive spirit infusions, creative cocktails, and a live music program unlike anything Fairfield County has ever seen.

Treat Mom on Mother's Day at Mohegan Sun

Mother’s Day Specials At Mohegan Sun

It's all about making the Number One Mom or Moms in your life feel happy, loved, and cared for on Mother's Day. And here's where you can give Mom a bit of everything she deserves and more! Treat her to something nice this Mother’s Day with brunch and dinner specials and shopping discounts, Mohegan Sun is the perfect place to show your Mom how much you love her.

Mother’s Day Brunch inside the Uncas Ballroom

On Sunday, May 14th, join us for a Mother’s Day bunch inside the elegant Uncas Ballroom. Serving up a meal any mom would love, this brunch includes complimentary soft drinks, one complimentary alcoholic beverage per adult and a commemorative photo. Tickets are $55.00 for adults 21 and over, $30.00 for guests under 21 and children 8 and under are free; on sale now through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. To see the full menu and seating times, please visit their website.

BALLO Italian Restaurant Mother's Day Specials

BALLO Italian Restaurant will feature a Mother’s Day meal including marinated seafood salad with Castelveltrano olives and chilies for $17.00 and mezzelune pasta filled with asparagus and goat cheese for $26.00.

Mother's Day at Landsdowne Irish Pub

At The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, enjoy Mother’s Day dining specials all day long. On May 14th, specials will include; broccoli and cheddar quiche served with a small side salad; corned beef and Swiss quiche served with a small salad; baked stuffed sole with buttery Ritz cracker stuffing topped with a lemon beurre blanc and served with rice pilaf and daily vegetable; steak frites featuring prime grilled skirt steak topped with a house made sofrito sauce served over French fries tossed with tomatoes, peppers and green onions. Wash it all down with a Mum’s mimosa with fresh squeezed orange juice.

Hash House A Go Go Mother's Day Features

Hash House A Go Go will be hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch and dinner celebration just for you. 

For brunch, enjoy:

• Margie’s Famous Crab Cake Benedict – Homemade all blue crab cake on top of a fresh split biscuit, griddled mashed potatoes, sliced tomato, fresh spinach, two eggs and asparagus, all topped with chili cream sauce for $18.99 

• Stella’s Favorite Strawberry Frosted Flake Pancake – Everyone’s favorite Frosted Flakes with strawberries griddled into our homemade buttermilk pancake for $9.99 

For dinner, indulge in:

• Pan Seared Skillet Chicken – Two pan seared Airline chicken breasts finished with a red wine beurre blanc served over garlic mashed potatoes, topped with asparagus. Served with sautéed dill carrots and fried green beans for $24.99 

• Dijon & Pecan Crusted Salmon – Pan seared salmon with a Dijon and pecan crust served over garlic mashed potatoes. Served with sautéed dill carrots and fried green beans for $26.99 

Micheal Jordan's Restaurants for Mother's Day

Michael Jordan’s Steak House will open at 1:00pm on Mother’s Day and every mom will receive a complimentary mimosa until 9:00pm. For $48.00, the featured item is Surf & Turf, served with petite filet with sesame butter and ginger brined, shrimp, basmati pilaf, balsamic soy reduction and picked ramps. 

Or, take Mom to Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe for a special Mother’s Day meal. On the menu for $29.00, enjoy a 16 oz. prime rib served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Pasta Vita Mother's Day Specials

A gift sure to make her smile, Pasta Vita is celebrating Mother’s Day with a free personal size tiramisu and rose for each mother with the purchase of an entrée. While supplies last.

Ben & Jerry's Sweet Treats for Moms

For a sweet treat for Mom, visit Ben & Jerry’s on May 14th for buy one, get one free small cup or cone.

The Shops at Mohegan Sun Mother's Day Specials

After your Mother’s Day meal, bring Mom to The Shops at Mohegan Sun and pamper her with some retail therapy!

From Wednesday, May 10th to Sunday, May 14th, Galina’s offers 25% off any one Vera Bradley item. One discount per customer. Does not apply to previous purchases or sale items. Must be mentioned at the time of sale.  

Stop in Coach May 5th through May 14th to take advantage of the Mother’s Day event offering 30% off select styles!  

Spoil Mom at Swarovski and receive an exclusive Slake Bracelet with your purchase of $200.00 or more on Mother’s Day.  

At Splendeur, receive a gift of fragrance with any purchase over $250.00 on May 14th. While supplies last.  

Don’t forget Victoria’s Secret; treat your mom to Bombshell, the #1 fragrance at Victoria’s Secret, and all-new exciting summer scent, Bombshell Summer, will be here just in time for Mother’s Day. $52.00 for 1.7 oz.; $68.00 for 3.4 oz.

Entertainment Specials for Mom

Before the day is over, bring on the good times and laughs at COMIX Comedy Club. Join the fun on Silly Sunday featuring Krystal Dyer’s Mother’s Day special. All moms with kid pictures will receive 50% off COMIX signature cocktails.

Mohegan Sun

One Mohegan Sun Blvd
Uncasville, CT 06382

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: 

Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view them on YouTube and follow them on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

Parallel Post in Trumbull CT for Mother's Day 2015

Enjoy a delicious Mother's Day Feast at Parallel Post on Sunday, May 10, 2015.

Savor dishes including their Baked, Strawberry Brioche French Toast; Herb Crusted Cod Lemon Fennel Confit; Anson Mills Red Pea Salad topped off with desserts from Madelyn's Sweet Corner.

In addition, all the "moms" in attendance will receive a sweet take-home gift featuring a mason jar filled with soil and seeds in honor of the blooming spring season, while children will be given a coloring activity book.

Mothers Day

Sunday, May 10

Seating from 11:30am-4pm (every 45 min.)

Pricing:  $40++ per person

*Children (ages 5-12) $16.95++ per person  *Under 5 eat free

Artisan Local Cheese Board and Bread Board

Gilbertie’s Mixed Green Salad

Assorted Toppings: Dried Cherries, Roasted Asparagus, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Aged Cheddar, Candied Walnuts, Croutons

Buttermilk Ranch/ Balsamic

         Baked, Strawberry Brioche French Toast

Spring Vegetable Quiche

Country Scrambled Eggs

Hickory Smoked Bacon

Herb Crusted Cod Lemon Fennel Confit

Carving Board

Roasted Striploin, Chimichurri

Roasted Turkey Breast

Spring Sautéed Vegetables

Broccoli Rabe and Ox Hollow Sausage, Orecchiette

Anson Mills Red Pea Salad

Madelyn’s Sweet Corner 

Enjoy Mother's Day at Parallel Post

Parallel Post Restaurant

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull CT 06611

Phone/Reservations  203-380-6380

Located in the Trumbull Marriott - Merritt Parkway

On the Web: http://parallelpostrestaurant.com/

Like them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParallelPost

Follow them on twitter: https://twitter.com/ParallelPostCT

 visit www.parallelpostrestaurant.com for more information

Overseen by James Beard nominated Chef Dean James Max, Parallel Post is a modern-American restaurant based in Trumbull, CT. focused on seasonal and regional cuisine. Offering a bold and flavorful menu featuring modern American cuisine with Northeastern regional flair, Parallel Post brings an unseen level of quality and creativity to the culinary landscape of Trumbull, Connecticut. The intimate, yet casual eatery uses seasonal, local ingredients prepared with contemporary, healthy techniques. The menu is comprised of a wide array of options from snacks to small plates, large entree, and a multi-course tasting menu.

SKAL Restaurant Group Celebrates Craft Beer Week, Mom, and More in May 2014

It's almost May and that means it's that time of year again! 

Warm Weather! (hooray!!!) Mother's Day! And Craft Beer Week!

SKAL Restaurant Group has some great ways for you to celebrate all that and MORE at several of their Connecticut locations! 

That's right! 

This May the SKÅL Restaurant Group celebrates craft beer, great food and Mom with an exciting month-of-May event line-up. “It’s about all of the things we love,” says SKÅL owner Christian Burns of his family of beer-centric restaurants which include The Ginger Man in Greenwich and South Norwalk and Cask Republic in New Haven and Stamford, CT. 

The fun begins on May 6 with the 5 C Blue Point Beer Dinner, the first beer dinner at SKÅL’s newest addition to the family, Cask Republic of Stamford. 

Known for their awesome beer dinners which feature an always impressive menu matched with some of the most intriguing craft beers in the industry, and presented by their brew masters, the May 6 dinner is a first of its kind featuring 5 Chefs, 5 Courses and 5 Cask beers from Long Island’s Blue Point Brewing Company. The dinner brings together the entire culinary team of SKÅL Restaurant Group:

Chef Carl Carrion - Culinary Director

Chef Gerald Alcin - The Ginger Man, Greenwich

Chef Juan Gonzalez - Cask Republic, Stamford

Chef Mike Bogacz - The Ginger Man, South Norwalk

Chef Steven Bean - Cask Republic, New Haven

5 C Blue Point Beer Dinner

Tuesday, May 6th at 7pm / $85 pp (all inclusive)

Cask Republic Stamford / 191 Summer Street / Stamford, CT / 203.348.2275

Beer Enthusiasts Unite! SKÅL Restaurant Group is happy to team up with The Brewers Association for American Craft Beer Week, May 12-18, a celebration in honor of the art and tradition of American Craft Beer and its brewers. 

This week-long event includes an active and interactive schedule of beer dinners, tastings, tap take-overs, guest brew masters, special flights, pours and food pairings, as well as a reason to raid our vintage cellars and enjoy a few barrel aged selections. Check out our web sites to get the entire ACBW schedule of events at all of our locations!

ACBW highlights include:

Stone Brewing Company Beer Dinner, May 12, Ginger Man South Norwalk

Goose Island Beer Dinner, Wednesday, May 14, Ginger Man Greenwich

Gingerman - Greenwich

Cask Republic - New Haven

Cask Republic - Stamford 

Gingerman - South Norwalk

Celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 with SKÅL Restaurant Group’s signature brunch menu and lazy Sunday afternoon Bloody Marys and Mimosas. 

In addition to Chef specials, menu favorites include; Orange Zest Brioche French Toast with Vermont maple syrup; Scrambled Egg Soft Tacos with spicy sausage, queso fresco, tomato salsa and guacamole; Huevos Rancheros; and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict with sautéed spinach, ancho chile home fries and fresh hollandaise sauce. Or celebrate with Mom over lunch, dinner or cocktails at our large and sociable bars.

11:00 AM – The Ginger Man / 64 Greenwich Avenue / Greenwich, CT / 203.861.6400

11:45 AM – The Ginger Man / 99 Washington Street / South Norwalk, CT / 203-354-0163

11:45 AM - Cask Republic Stamford / 191 Summer Street / Stamford, CT / 203.348.2275

11:45 AM – Cask Republic / 179 Crown Street / New Haven, CT / 475.238.8335

Mystic Aquarium in Mystic CT for Mother's Day 2013

This weekend the wonderful folks at the Mystic Aquarium invited some of the local Connecticut blogging community to attend as their guests for a special Mother's Day Weekend celebration (#MysticMoms).

The Mystic Research Aquarium has all sorts of specials each month that are available for everyone! For the month of May they are offering two great discounts! A discount on lunch and moms get in free on May 11th and May 12th in conjunction with a child's admission, check the website for exact details.  And check their website each month for all their special offers! Hmmmm. I wonder what June has to offer!

The cowboy and I were looking forward to learning more about marine life as the aquarium is a recognized oceanic research facility!  Of course, we were also excited about meeting up with some of the other local bloggers.

As we entered we were greeted by the staff photographer who luckily snapped our picture.

Photo credit: Mystic Aquarium

Luckily - because about 20 minutes later the skies opened up and I was drenched.  The photos are moderately priced, from $35.00 for an entire package of a couple of 3 x 5's and some souvenir trinkets along with a photo folder of a 5 x 7 of your family (as pictured above) with a 5 x 7 of one of the park's beluga's whale. Not too bad if you want a souvenir of your visit. And I'm happy we purchased ours as every other picture of me from this day has me soaking wet! We purchased the single folder that included the picture above on one side, and on the other side one of the beluga whales for $22.00 plus tax.  A nice keepsake to remember the day!

We started off by visiting with our new friends, the beluga whales. It appears we were there right at feeding time because they were up and about and swimming around like crazy.  They are such beautiful creatures.

We also popped in to the "pet a stingray" tank where all the little ones were getting an absolute thrill about being able to touch these fellers.

Then we moved on to the sea lions where we met Stephen and Jordan. Nope, Stephen and Jordan aren't sea lions, you sillies, they are two volunteers at the park!

Today was Jordan's first day working at the park, and she was so excited.  I asked if they had to volunteer at the park as part of a school community or service project, and she said no, that she is a marine biology enthusiast and was doing it for the love of the sea creatures!  What a great kid! Stephen explained that new volunteers are paired up with senior volunteers who shadow them until they can go out on their own.  Hmmmm. A real Mother's Day reference...don't you think?! (chuckle)

Our next stop was with the penguins and I could have stayed there all day and watched those cute little guys and girls!  They would all gather on this one rock cliff.

Then, patiently line up, one by one.

And then they would take turns diving off the rock - unbelievably cute!

There was also an area where you could watch them swimming under water!

We then moved on to the seal tank where we learned all about seal habits.

And then the skies opened up with a spring shower downpour! So we scampered back towards the entrance to move inside to the gift store. And BINGO - rain ponchos!

Thank goodness for the clear plastic rain gear!  Only $2.95 for children and  $3.25 for adults! 

We then moved on to the snack bar for our complimentary blogger lunch.  A couple of cheeseburgers, hot dogs and fries, and some fountain soda Barq's Root Beer.

We also learned that straws aren't allowed on premise at Mystic Aquarium because of the choking hazard they pose to the sea animals.  Good to know!  Please don't carelessly dispose of items like this near ANY body of water where animals live, be it the beach or a lake, or an aquarium!

The highlight of lunch?  Meeting up with some great CT Bloggers we know!  Hilary from My Own Blog Review and Wendy from Connecticut Bloggers!

L-R, Hilary, Wendy, and me

 After lunch, we moved inside to the indoor exhibitions.  Below see some of the highlights from inside:

All in all we had a wonderful time visiting the Mystic Aquarium!  It's a great place for a day trip in CT and out of state-ers could certainly make a weekend of it as there are loads of family-friendly things to do in the immediate area. Shopping at the quaint Old Mistick Village and a visit to the Historic Mystic Seaport.  For overnight visits there's a Hilton Hotel right next to the Aquarium, as well as lots of great restaurants.

It's a fun place for the whole family and would make a great weekend get-a-way!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard

Mystic, CT 06335

860.572.5955

Website: http://www.mysticaquarium.org/

Like them on facebook: www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium

Follow them on twitter: https://twitter.com/mysticaquarium

There's lots of fun events going on at the Aquarium.  And they offer lots of discounts!
Big Y Card?  DISCOUNT!!! Foxwood Rewards Card?  DISCOUNT!!! Military? DISCOUNT!!
Check them all out on the website "Discounts and Promotions" click:  HERE!

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Have you visited the Mystic Aquarium or an aquarium near you?  

Do you have a favorite sea creature? 

I'd love to hear about it in the comments below

Home Place Disclaimer: Our entrance fees to the aquarium and lunch at the snack bar were courtesy of Mystic Aquarium. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are those of our own. We purchased the rain gear and photos ourselves.

What My Mom Taught Me - A Mother's Day Tribute

My mother passed away over a decade ago, yet I feel her presence daily.  Not in that metaphysical twilight-y zone sort of way, but more so by the many things she taught me.

Mom and me (circa 1988)

My mother was not a gourmet cook, a fashion icon, or a fabulous decorator. And, of course, neither am I.

Instead she concentrated on having a smile for everyone, every day.

She taught me to appreciate the truly important things. A kind gesture, a thank you, a loyal friend.

Now that she’s gone, she’s still teaching me. Reminding me to take the time to spend with those you love. 

She taught me that life isn’t about counting hours; instead it’s about appreciating minutes. 

L-R, Mom as a bride (1945), a young mother (1946), and attending church on Sunday (1951)

Mom grew up during the depression, and she instilled a deep sense of re-purposing materials, do-it-yourself projects, hand-me-down clothes and furniture, and appreciation for anything (or anyone, for that matter) with a patina. 

I miss her more and more everyday.

If you're lucky enough to have your mother this Mother's Day, give her an extra hug, spend an extra minute, and please, above all, appreciate the time you have together. 

Please continue reading posts from Generation Fabulous and learn what their mothers taught them by clicking on the links below.