Mother's Day

Being such a busy day for my family on Saturday made it all the more remarkable that I saw the flowers on the front stoop during a short time we were home. I stopped the car as we were leaving to retrieve them, reading the unsigned note that read, “Happy Mother’s Day…to a great mother!” Who were these beautiful flowers from?

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Are you a culture klutz? The May issue of beijingkids will have you rolling with the punches!

We lift the curtain on little-known local markets, the city’s best cultural centers and parks, and the life of international kids who attend local schools. In addition, four teenagers offer funny, touching, and quirky essays on cultural identity.

May 13 is Mother’s Day! (You didn’t forget, did you?) Find a list of brunches and promotions to mark the occasion in Dining. We also profile Frenchtastic cafe Crêpanini in Sanlitun Village and Jennifer Thome shows you how to make your own bread in Food for Thought.

In keeping with the culture theme, Jenn Ambrose writes about “small c” versus “big C” culture and Gareth Jones struggles to keep up with the Chinese approach to extracurricular activities.

With temperatures skyrocketing to 30°C and beyond, there's no excuse to stay home! Jaunt out to Haidian District to see creatures of all stripes at Beijing Zoo and Beijing Aquarium. Don't like the crowds? Escape to Changping to visit a pick-your-own strawberry farm. For something more physical, join a martial arts class and roundhouse kick boredom in the face!

In Learning, we hear from paleontologist Amanda Falk at Beijing International Bilingual Academy and teens from the International Academy of Beijing tackle the topic of racism and prejudice.

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If you don't know by now, it's Mother's Day. If you've completely forgotten, call, hug or kiss that special mom in your life right now or forever be known as the terrible family member who forgot the only day of the year dedicated to the women who raised us.

To celebrate this day, here's a list of funny, insightful and entertaining mommy bloggers:

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Scratching your head trying to come up with last-minute ideas for Mother's Day?

Here's a few things you can do to show Mom you care:

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