The Nutcracker in Boston is the ultimate holiday tradition. From the Mouse King to Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy (and the growing Christmas tree), your Sprucer will be utterly enchanted by Boston Ballet's production of this classic holiday ballet. Treat your Sprucer to a matinee performance of the Nutcracker with a lovely brunch at City Table before the performance. This is the ultimate holiday package! 

• 2 tickets to the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker, Saturday, November 30, 2019
• $100 gift card to City Table

Pick out a perfect teddy bear and treat your Sprucer to the magic of the Teddy Bear Tea at The Four Seasons. This charming event is the perfect way to kick-off the holiday season in Boston!

• Teddy Bear Tea at the Bristol Lounge for 4 guests on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

Enjoy the perfect evening for both moms and kids at CouCou. Moms and dads are invited to a private shopping event and will relax with a glass of bubbly (and a 15% discount), while the kids join yoga guru and children's book author, Shana Jones, in CouCou's playroom for a yoga and story-time event. Shana Jones, a longtime Montessori teacher, has been teaching yoga to children for nearly a decade and will lead the fun and interactive yoga class, followed by a special reading of her first book, "Think Twice to be Nice."

• Sign-up for a $75 ticket to the CouCou private party for 8 kids/parents, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 (yoga & story-time from 3-4:15 p.m.)

Pack up your new and super stylish State Bags backpack with a picnic lunch courtesy of Clover Food Labs and treat your Sprucer to a few rides on the Swan Boats!

• Adult State Bags backpack in green
• $50 gift card to Clover Food Labs
• 10 Swan Boat rides

Enjoy all of the fun of your Sprucer's birthday party without the headache of the clean-up! Your little guests will enjoy all of the fun toys at Little Lovage including a ball pit, tunnel, sensory tables, and ride-on Rodies, among so many others. Child size tables, chairs, and an on-site party coordinator are also included. Treat your adult guests to a platter of Boston's finest pastries and sweets courtesy of Flour Bakery. And, did we mention that Little Lovage takes care of the party clean-up? They do!

• $250 gift certificate to Little Lovage Club which may be used for a birthday party or a class (expires 5/3/20)
• $20 gift card to Flour Bakery

. . . Hill House that is! We've got the beginnings of a fantastic party at one of Spruce's favorite places, Hill House! Book your birthday party at Hill House's Mount Vernon or Joy Street locations, order up some delicious pizza from Fig's and treat the birthday guests to a customizable ice cream cake courtesy of JP Licks. A Beacon Hill birthday special!

• 3-hour party rental at Hill House in the Mount Vernon or Joy Street locations
• $30 gift card to Figs
• $20 gift card to JP Licks

Have your child's birthday party at a place they know and love: Spruce! And yes, the wonderful Miss Samantha will be there for musical entertainment. Of course, no Spruce birthday party would be complete without a cake from Party Favors and pizza from Dominos. Hooray for birthdays and hooray for Spruce!

• 2-hour birthday party at Spruce (mutually agreed upon non-vacation weekend day)
• 30-minute musical entertainment by Miss Samantha (to be used by April 2020)
• Party Favors sheet cake to serve 20-25
• 2 large Dominos carry-out pizzas

Do you know a new mom? This is the perfect gift to welcome the bundle of joy. Mockingbird Maternity has put together a bath collection which includes a modern baby tub, toys, and bath products. A $50 gift card to Tadpole will provide the new parents with an opportunity to pick out something special for baby!

• Boon bathtub, bath toy bin, fish and bear bath toys, cleanser and lotion
• $50 gift card to Tadpole, a modern children's store in the South End

Is there anything more exciting than the first day of school? Your Sprucer will be camera ready with a charming new dress from Smiling Button and a brand-new backpack by State! What is even cooler is that State Backpacks provides a backpack to children and families in need with every bag purchased. 

• Child's State Backpack in a princess pattern
• Girl's dress from Smiling Button

Host a kid's playdate or party at King's. Have you seen the new Seaport location? It is amazing! Book a party or playdate for your child at King's and enjoy shoe rentals, pizza, and drinks! Or, grab a few of your friends and enjoy a happy-hour of bowling with BYOB adult beverages.

• Bowling party for 6 at King's with shoe rentals, 2 gourmet pizzas, and unlimited fountain soda service