A friend of mine just told me about this great deal for children who are home schooled.  The price for admission at Legoland drops to only $21 per person, for a full day of self guided learning and play, there are even downloadable resource guides.  The first Mondays of the month there are staff-led, family friendly education programs from 10:30am – 11:30am, at both Legoland and Sea Life Aquarium.  Admission to Seal Life Aquarium is only $9 per person, or you may purchase a park-hopper ticket for $25 which includes Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland.  Sea Life has a quiz trail, conservation film, touch pools and animal feedings daily.  For more information on this visit Legoland.com.

Why stand in line when you can pre-purchase movie tickets in the comfort of your own home?  Fandango is an online box office with tickets to all of the local theaters near by.  The deal is $6 Movie Ticket on Fandango.com ($12 Value), depending on what time and where you go this could be two movie tickets!  Talk about a cheap date night!  Pair that up with a deal for a nice dinner out and I’m in heaven, okay well I’d throw in a massage just to make it perfect, but you get the picture!  This deal is running until midnight tomorrow (8/31) enjoy!

Kidville Carlsbad is amazing!  I stopped by a few weeks ago just to check it out and was happily surprised!  Today on Living Social you may purchase Three Kids’ Classes, Two Playspace Passes, Waived Registration Fee, $50 Credit Toward a Birthday Party, and 15% Off Boutique Items for only $39!  I have been waiting for a deal to pop up for Kidville and the wait is finally over!  To purchase this deal or for more information click here.

*Side note this is NOT Kidsville in the Carlsbad Mall, it is for Kidville (no s) is in La Costa shopping center with Vons, Tin Leaf, and the old movie theater.*

I love Target!  I love that this is the second time for this giveaway, and the first bag was awesome!  Tons of beauty products AND coupons!  It is free, did I mention that?  Click here to order your free Target beauty bag!

Kodak Gallery is offering $10 off the first order AND 50 FREE prints!  Click the offer below to take advantage of this great offer before it is gone!

Circle Buzz has a deal for the next couple days for 50% off at Fantastic Sam’s for a kids haircut!  The deal is for kids under 11, only $7 and it is perfect timing for back to school!  The deal is for 9 different locations: Chula Vista, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Mira Mesa,Mission Valley, San Carlos, Santee, SDSU & Vista.  To purchase this deal or for more information click here.  Happy Friday!

Friday, August 26

Oceanside Concerts in the Park, at Rancho Del Oro Park.  The event is from 5:30-8 and is sponsored by the City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation Dept.  The band featured is Surfin’ Safari a Beach Boys Tribute band, get there early to get a great spot.  Don’t forget a blanket, and low back chairs, for more information click here or call (760) 435-5041.

Elaine Swann Lifestyle & Etiquette Expert, book signing and reading event at E Street Cafe in Encinitas starts at 4 p.m.  Elaine uses her extensive knowledge of the etiquette trade to educate young girls, various organizations, universities and individuals throughout the US.  There will also be a special musical appearance by Chris Swann, for more information e mail to events@elaineswann.com or by calling (760) 754-9891.

Film Festival at Leo Carrillo Ranch Park in Carlsbad.  The movies are rare historic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring Leo Carrillo at the star’s ranch retreat.  Bring low back chairs and blankets, available for purchase are popcorn, candy, ice cream and soda.  The movies start at 6 p.m., and the movies playing for the next few weeks are: August 26: What’s Cookin? September 2: Larceny with Music, September 9: 52nd Street, September 16: Blockade, September 23: Frontier Badmen.  For more information click here.

Saturday, August 27

Beach Blanket Movie Night at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach.  Pack a picnic, bring low back chairs and a blanket and enjoy this free family event.  This is the 7th annual Beach Blanket Movie Night and there are tons of prizes this year!  Prizes vary from a new wetsuit to $100 to Cardiff Seaside Market, the event is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  For more information on this event click here.

Sunday, August 28

Leucaida Art Walk on the 101.  The event features one mile of talent on HWY 101 between Marcheta and W. Glaucus Streets.  This is a great free family event with live music, children’s art activities, wine & beer garden (not free) and a lot of local artists work.  There is a free shuttle from the Coaster Station and the Encinitas Civic Center both on Vulcan at D Street.  For more information click here.

The Broken Yolk Cafe is half off today, the deal is $15 for $30 worth of food and drinks. There are five different locations in San Diego, you may use it at any, however you have to pick which one when you purchase it. This is a great deal, I have been waiting for one for them to come up and now it is here! The locations are in La Costa, San Marcos, Pacific Beach, Gaslamp, and Chula Vista, I’m excited because there is one opening right down the street from me too!  The certificate must be used by 12/29/11 and may not be used on Sundays or holidays.  For more information or to purchase this deal click here. 

***Mention SoCal Savvy Mom at the Oceanside Broken Yolk in the month of March for 10% off your bill!***

Over the next few weeks I will be adding different posts from weddings throughout the years.  Here is a quick slide show of what you can expect, but of course there will be tons more!  If you or someone you know is planning a wedding see my post below about party planners A Red Carpet Affair, great deal right now!

There is nothing better than walking into a room and seeing your vision made into a reality.  With A Red Carpet Affair that is exactly what you get. They help you with planning any type of party, from a corporate event, wedding, baby shower, or birthday party.  Take the stress away from your next event and use A Red Carpet Affair.  Juice in the City has an amazing deal, you will receive their services at half off!  For only $150 you will receive six hours of event planning with their experts Heidi and Nicole.   Their motto is the four “C”s approach to event planning: Custom, Creative, Classic and Chic.  A Red Carpet Affair will work within your budget as large or small as it may be, and they do it with style.

Visit Juice in the City to purchase this great event planning service.