Kids Los Angeles - December 08, 2008

Three’s Company

NuMamaSpa Pamper Parties

Your last date night was as enjoyable as changing a diaper. You bribed Granny to babysit, suffered through separation anxiety, and broke the no-talking-about-Junior rule by appetizers.

Next night out (or in), make it a family affair with NuMamaSpa.

The mommy-and-daddy event planning team organizes all-inclusive pamper parties for new parents with their babies. Unwind at a Mama, Dada, and Baby soiree: four hours of nanny care, couples massage, infant massage lessons, wine, dinner, and a family photo session obliterates stress.

If it’s been weeks since your last adult interaction, host a gathering chez toi or join an event in your area.

Baby, you’ve earned it.

NuMamaSpa (323-253-7603 or numamaspa.com).

PLAY
Pick-Up Words
What: Tots (5 and up) hone reading skills and hand-eye coordination with a new twist on classic pick-up sticks.
Why: Words don’t come easy.
When: You’ve got fifteen minutes to spare.
Where: Online at beyond-learning.com.

EAT
Breakfast with Santa
What: Join St. Nick for dishes like blueberry pancakes, French toast, and Waldorf salad at Patina Restaurant Group’s arts center eateries.
Why: Ho, ho, hotcakes.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown. Reservations at 213-972-7565. For more locations, go to patinagroup.com.

DO
Reindeer Romp
What: Kids visit Dasher, Dancer, and Co. at their annual zoo appearance. DIY antler crafts, too.
Why: Haven’t you herd?
When: Thru Jan. 1.
Where: Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park (323-644-4200).

Photo Credit: Solace Arts Photography