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An Amazing Day for Mom on Mother’s Day

May 1st, 2018 |

The day is coming up that we show our love and appreciation for the Mothers in our life. How do you celebrate? A nice lunch? Flowers? Movie? All great gift ideas, and quality time spent with Mom is great no matter what, but if you’re looking to shake things up this year and do something new or different, we have a list of ideas for you!

Home-Made, All-Natural Face Scrub

Learn how to make Mom her very own face scrub with ingredients from nature in our Single Sisters Series Natural Beauty Workshop with Khinedar Creations.

Khinedar Creations specializes in hand-made, chemical-free bath and beauty products for women with natural and organic, locally-sourced ingredients. In this workshop learn how to make an all-natural face scrub with a special recipe not sold through the Khinedar Creations’ shop. Make something for your mother (or yourself!) this Mother’s Day that you can be proud to gift and use!

When: Thursday, May 3, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Where: Single Sisters’ House, 50 West Church Street, Bethlehem 18018
Cost: $10 for HBMS Members, $15 for Non-Members, [REGISTER NOW]

FREE family fun at Community Heritage Day

Celebrating Bethlehem’s Creative Roots, bring Mom for a day of FREE family fun at the historic Colonial Industrial Quarter for Community Heritage Day.

Crafts, games, kid-friendly workshops, live colonial demonstrations, music, food, shopping, and so much more. Spend time with the family while exploring the wonders of our city’s unique heritage.

When: Saturday, May 12, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Colonial Industrial Quarter, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem 18018
Cost: FREE [LEARN MORE]

Discover Charming Gifts at the Marche Maison Spring Vintage Market

Come and shop a magical environment of beautifully curated spaces at the 1810 Goundie House.

Blending together a symphony of vintage farmhouse goodness, you’ll find a variety of unique items and gifts perfect for Mother’s Day at the Marche Maison Spring Vintage Market. Sip wine from Boos Rock Winery while you explore home decor French, cottage, romantic, farmhouse, and vintage themes. Meet the women behind these beautiful spaces and find something truly unique for Mom.

When: Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Where: 1810 Goundie House, 501 Main Street, Bethlehem 18018
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Bug Bingo & Plant-A-Flower – An Outdoor Creative Workshop for Kids

Want a fun activity that’s both educational and crafty? Join us for the Penn State Master Gardeners Children’s Workshop Bug Bingo & Plant-A-Flower at Burnside Plantation!

Who said learning can’t be fun?! Have fun playing and learning interesting facts about “bugs.” Then, just in time for Mother’s Day, participants will decorate a container, plant a flower, and personalize a note card. This workshop is geared towards children ages 6 to 12.

When: Saturday, May 12, 10:00AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem 18018
Cost: FREE to attend. Registration required.
To Register call Penn State Extension Master Gardeners: 610-391-9840

Give the Gift of an HBMS Membership

For Moms who love to explore and discover the places, people, and history around them, there’s no better gift than an HBMS Membership. Here’s 3 ways Mom can enjoy her Membership with HBMS:

1. Get out and tour the town with exclusive Member pricing on select historic tours, events, programs, and exhibitions.
2. Shop at the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe and Museum Store with her Member’s discount.
3. FREE and unlimited access to the Kemerer and Moravian Museums all year long.

Plus, Mom will be proud to know she’s supporting the preservation and continued education of the public on 275+ years of history, 20 historic sites, and 60,000+ artifacts. Purchase a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Membership today!

Shopping for Mom online? Support HBMS on Amazon Smile!

Shopping online for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Help support our mission by using Amazon Smile today, tomorrow, and every day you shop.

AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice

Let Mom know you went the extra mile and that her gift helped support our cause of ensuring Bethlehem’s history is not only preserved, but passed on to the next generation through educational tours, programs, and workshops. Every single cent counts to keep our mission alive!

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We hope this helps you plan a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend.
Happy Mother’s Day!

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