Last minute Mother's Day pampering, deals, gifts, events

QUEEN FOR A DAY: Mimi & Hy the Shoppe wants you to be “Queen for a Day” on Saturday May 8th from noon-3pm. Peruse the Eberjay Trunk Show while enjoying complementary mimosas and treats….perfect lingerie and lougewear gifts for yourself, friends and moms. Treat yourself to a FREE eyebrow shaping and a mini-massage courtesy of Kalologie (first come, first served). Also FREE — moms sit on a throne with your child for a professional style photo that will be made into magnets (and picked up a few days later). 5% of proceeds from Eberjay purchase will be donated to “House of Ruth” a Los Angeles charity that benefits battered women and children.  12212 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 761-2202

LAST MINUTE GIFT SHOPPING FOR MY DAILY FIND READERS: Kingfisher Road in Woodland Hills (south of Topanga)  is offering a special deal to My Daily Find readers on the hottest flip flop trend — Lindsay Phillips Switchflops.  Buy a pair of the Switchflops and a strap, and get the second strap at half off.

Also, check out Planet Jill, one of Oprah’s Favorite Things.  Receive 15 % off with mention of My Daily Find through May 15. Enter code MDFmom. It might not be in time for Mother’s Day, but sometimes waiting for something special is worth it, don’t you think?

MY DAILY FIND FAVES: Here’s more of My Daily Find’s  favorite gift haunts in the 818 — LTH Studio, Emerald Forest, Two Tomatoes, Razzle Dazzle, Harrisons, MarcieD, Hilary Heydle Jewelry and Mindfulnest.

ARTS & CRAFT SHOPPING: Find a unique gift for yourself or that special someone at the Mother’s Day Arts and Craft Show in Studio City sponsored by the Rotary Club.    A nearly 40 year old tradition,  150 artists exhibit their crafts during this two-day event. May 8 & 9, 2010 10am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Moorpark Park, Studio City at the corner of Laurel Canyon Blvd., and Moorpark Street.

SPA DEAL: Treat your mom to a special Mother’s Day package through May at Epitome Salon just up the hill from the 818 — The Deal includes 30 Min Infared Massage Detox Bed, 50 Min Epitome Deep Clean Facial, and Finale Hair Blow-Out. Special: $100; Originally: $230.  www.epitomesalon.com 2938 Beverly Glen Circle Bel-Air, CA 90077 310.441.8800

ONE SINGULAR SENSATION (AND A FREE DINNER): How about theater tickets and dinner as a gift to mom or dad? Broadway LA and the Pantages Theater present A CHORUS LINE playing June 1-13, IN THE HEIGHTS playing June 22 – July 11.  Purchase selected tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening and receive a complimentary pre-show dinner. Enjoy pre-fix meals from Blue Palms Brewhouse, Citizen Smith, East Restaurant & Lounge, Fabiolous, Ivan Kane’s Café Was, or Katsuya – all located right in the heart of Hollywood, within blocks of the Pantages Theatre. For information: www.BroadwayLA.org/Dinner

FAMILY FUN: Celebrate Mom’s Day one day early with the kids this weekend at the 9th Annual Noho Children’s Theater and Arts Festival on Saturday, May 8, 10 am – 3 pm – North Hollywood Park. The  Festival is a day long family celebration filled with hands-on visual and theatre arts workshops for all ages to enjoy. The festival features a day of fun including music, dance, theatre improv and arts activities. Families can participate in workshops that include making Middle Eastern Chamsas, Foil Sculptures, Faux Stained Glass Windows, Tibetan Peace Flags, and more. Admission is Free. Located at 11430 Chandler Blvd @ Tujunga Avenue (in the heart of the NoHo Arts District), just a short walk from the North Hollywood Metro Station.

Karen Young is the Editor/Publisher of MY DAILY FIND.  Questions? Ideas?  Email: Karen@mydailyfind.com