Gifts for Mom at this Week's Marketplace at Simpson Spring

This Mother's Day, fill up a basket or bag with delicious baked goods, fresh vegetables and artisanal food, gorgeous flowers and plants and handcrafted gifts and boutique items from the vendors at The Marketplace at Simpson Spring!

Get a sustainably-made, reusable bag from Joanie at Engelnook Farms and fill it up with some truly fabulous gifts for the fabulous ladies in your life.

Here are some additional reasons to come to the market this week.

• Andy Powers,Boston Police Officer, will be back at the market selling "Boston Strong" T-Shirts made by fellow BPD officerJavier Velasquez. 100% of the proceeds goes toOneFundBoston.He raised $746 dollars last week - Thank you to everyone!

• A Summer Place Farm will have rhubarb, kale, bok chou, baby spinach, beet greens and possibly asparagus if ready.There is not a whole lot of the cold storage, winter veggies being the in-between season, but the best is yet to come! Please stay tuned!

• Give your mom a delicious tasty treat from the Home Made Heaven Bakery & pick up a free cookie for yourself!  

• Stop by Cretinon's Farmstand for all sorts of Mom's day solutions: See Juli for Hand dyed Silk & Rayon Scarves are the Perfect Gift for Mom! Silk Scraves $12 each or 2 for $20, rayon eternity scarves are the latest trend and are only $20 or 2 for $35! She'll also have fresh potted herbs, veggie plants or flowering annuals to brighten mom's day! Pick one up while you're grabbing some produce from her for your Mother's Day meal! Don't forget the Eggs for your Mother's Day Brunch! 

• Tarot Card Readings with Destiny Revealed

• JMay Numismatics is here again! -  Find treasure in your old coins!  

• Donations will be accepted for both OneFundBoston and Easton Food Pantry. 

• Did you know, we have at least 2 tables available for Local charities to promote their events every week. Call Simpson Spring for details. 

And if you are a kid - Here are some reasons for you:

1. Make some great gifts for Mom! Join us for Cupcake decorating from 11:00-1:30 with Dolce Cupcakes. (see vendor profile below!)Kitty & Puppy cupcakes $4.00 each and Cake Pop bouquets for $5.00 each!
2. Introduce your kids to the hard workers who produce the food and scrumptious baked goods they've been eating. Having a better understanding of their food sources can help a child have more of a connection to their food, prompting better food choices in years to come and a more enjoyable food experience today! 
3. Our 1st Kid Toy Swap! Kids of all ages can bring some of their belongings that they would like to swap for another. Bring the kids to the Swap table with a used (in good shape toy) and they will receive a ticket for each item given. These tickets can be used to swap for another item on the table!
4. Awesome handmade toys from Dad's Downstairs and Papa Smith Toys.
5. Tours of Simpson Spring Bottling Plant, the oldest in the whole country, will be offered this week (and every week) at 11:00 and 1:00!
6. Velma's Kettle Corn is a fabulous treat four kids of all ages!