Regal Movie Theater in Oceanside has released the start date for the Summer Movie Express.  The movies are all rated G or PG so the movies are great for kids of all ages and it is only $1 per person to attend.  All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays throughout the summer.  Every week there are two different movies playing so the hardest decision will probably be which movie to see.  The list below is for Oceanside, you may find the full list here.  Enjoy!

If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts.   A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.

See below for the date, title, rating and time of all of the movies playing at Edwards San Marcos this summer:

We just found out about another great movie offer for kids and this one is valid Monday through Friday in 7 locations.  The movie theaters are Digiplex Destination theaters, located in Bonsall, Poway, San Diego/Mission Valley, Temecula, Apple Valley and Oceanside.  The price for admission is $5 for the entire movie series, or you may purchase as you go, children and adults are both just $1 per movie.  The movies are all rated G or PG and begin at 10 AM at Digiplex, to find the theater closest you to click the links above.  If you sign up for their newsletter you will receive a FREE popcorn!  To sign up for the newsletter and receive your free popcorn click here.  All movie dates and titles are listed below, enjoy!

Monday June 17 – Friday June 21  Madagascar 3

Monday June 24 – Friday June 28  Megamind

Monday July 1  -  Friday July 5     Puss N Boots

Monday July 8  -  Friday July 12   Pirates Band of Misfits

Monday July 15 – Friday July 19   Alvin @ Chipmunks-Chipwrecked

Monday July 22 – Friday July 26   Mirror Mirror

Monday July 29 – August 2          Yogi Bear

This year there are over 20 firework shows throughout San Diego on July 4th.  See below for the full list for 2013:

Big Bay Boom @ Shelter & Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Landing – As most of you remember last year was the big bay bust, with all of the fireworks going off within 9 seconds! This year The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music on radio “The Walrus 105.7FM” for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family.  You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says.  The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed!  For more information click here.

Coronado @ over Glorietta Bay – Coronado has a full day of activities on July 4th including the annual Independence Day Parade.  The parade begins at 10 AM from Orange Ave from 1st Street to Churchill Place.  Enjoy a concert in the Park at Spreckels Park at 4 PM where the Coronado Community Concert Band will perform.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music by KYXY on 96.5 radio, for more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks.  The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish.  For more information click here.

El Cajon @ Kennedy Park – This is a great family event to attend and it is totally FREE.  Enjoy carnival games, crafts, family games, skate park, kiddie train rides, live music and more.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the event activities begin at 1 PM.  For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park - Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks!  The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Fallbrook @ Grand Tradition Estates – Fallbrook’s 9th annual July 4th celebration is now at a much lower price!  Last year the price was closer to $40 for adult and it was $12 for children, now it is only $22 for adults and children 11 and under are FREE.  Included is admission, parking, live entertainment, and of course the fireworks!  The Firework show beings at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

La Jolla @ Elizabeth Browning Scripps Park – As you probably know parking in La Jolla is very difficult especially in the summer!  If you do plan to watch the fireworks arrive extra early and be prepared to be stuck in traffic.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

National City @ Kimball Park - The annual carnival will have fun games, rides, live musical entertainment and contests.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the carnival opens at noon, for more information click here.

Ocean Beach @ OB Pier - The Firework show will begin at 9 PM, on the Ocean Beach pier.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton - This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only.  It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ Coast Highway - Saturday, June 29, 2013 the 20th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). There will be parade floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more the parade beings at 10 AM.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show will be held on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th.  The city of Oceanside is celebrating 125 of incorporation on July 3rd.  El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance.  A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available.  For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

Poway @ Old Poway Park - Bring your family and friends and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” at An Old-fashioned Fourth of July. The Old-fashioned Fourth of July is followed by the The Firework show at 9 PM, at Poway High School.  For more information click here.

Rancho Bernardo The Spirit of the Fourth - The evening opens at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido, with an array of live entertainment.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Santee @ Town Center Community Park East - The Santee Salutes Fun Zone; will include a variety of inflatable attractions, carnival rides and games.  There is no cost for admission however parking is $5 – $15, The Firework show beings at 9 PM.  For more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista.  Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County!  The Firework show begins at 9 PM.  Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15.  For more information click here.

To be completely honest I told myself I would wait until I was 35 to get Botox.  That being said I am less than a month away from turning 34, so close enough right?  I am very excited to host a party where all my girlfriends are invited and you too!  The party is next Tuesday June 25th from 5-8pm in Encinitas.   I am looking forward to getting together with  my girlfriends having a glass of wine and the special prices that will be offered at the party.

Xeomin (the new Botox) is only $7 a unit normally $12

Botox $8 unit normally $12 unit

Belotero (the newest filler) $375 a syringe (a $125 savings)

Also 15% off of Juvederm, Restylane, Dysport and all skin care products.

I am not getting paid to write this, I really am just that excited about this and wanted to share!  If you would like to attend you must RSVP no later than Monday, June 24th.  Please e mail to nicole@socalsavvymom.com if you would like to attend, or if you have any questions.  If this date does not work for you but you are interested send an e-mail to the same address.  

The Krikorian movie theater in Vista will once again host free kid’s movies throughout the Summer! Every Tuesday from June 18th through August 20th, all movies are rated PG with titles like The Lorax, Smurfs, Ice Age and Madagascar 3. The movies are at the perfect time and there are two showings a day, at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

June 18 – The Pirates
June 25 – The Smurfs
July 2 – Journey 2 to the mysterious Island
July 9 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days
July 16 – Ice Age Continental Drift
July 23 – The Lorax
July 30 – Hotel Transylvania
Aug 6 – Madagascar 3
Aug 13 – Rise of the Guardians
Aug 20 – Mirror Mirror

Treat is offering a free customized card to the first million customers!  Be the first million to grab your FREE Treat card!  I just made one for my father for Father’s Day.  I love using Treat for all of my custom greeting cards, show your loved ones you care and send them a special Treat!  If you order by 6/10/13 by midnight it will arrive before Father’s Day.  There are tons of cards to choose from for any occasion.  Use promo code TRTCC36AC3 at checkout for your free Treat card.  Enjoy!

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Edwards Movie Theater in San Marcos has released the start date for the Summer Movie Express.  The movies are all rated G or PG so the movies are great for kids of all ages and it is only $1 per person to attend.  All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays throughout the summer.  Every week there are two different movies playing so the hardest decision will probably be which movie to see.  The start date for movie theaters vary so I have listed the start dates below the list of movies.  The list below is for California if you are outside of California you may find the full list here.  Enjoy!

If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts.   A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.

See below for the date, title, rating and time of all of the movies playing at Edwards San Marcos this summer:

The City of Carlsbad will host free concerts throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad.  We love to bring some snacks, a bottle of wine and just sit back and relax.  Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if so desired.  Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.

The second concert at each park has fun things for kids to do as well, it is called Art at Jazz.  Art At Jazz offers hands-on visual arts activities for younger TGIF Jazz audience members. Instructors and volunteers guide the children as they make works of art in planned activities.

Art At Jazz  dates in 2013

• Stagecoach Park: July 5
• Poinsettia Park: July 26
• Calavera Hills Park: August 16

Summer movies in the park is a fun and free family event that begins May 17 and will play all summer through September 21.  All of the movies are rated G or PG, the movies range from animated movies like Wreck-It-Ralph and Brave to We Bought a Zoo and The Avenges.  The movies begin about 15 minutes after dusk, some movies are subject to change.  The most up-to-date information can be found on the Summer Movies in the Park – San Diego Facebook page, enjoy!

Last time I made this it was a big hit with my 6-year-old.  My son has an issue with trying anything new, and I really do mean anything.  He will not even try sweets he hasn’t had before without some pleading.  I was a little worried last time I made this that he may not like it, but I’ve found if he helps me prepare the meal he wants to try it.  There are less than 8 ingredients in this dish and I was happily surprised I had all of them without having to run to the store.  This meal was a big hit with my son, and my hubby!

• 2 Chicken Breasts cut into pieces
• 1 Large Orange (zest & juice)
• 1 Zucchini chopped (add while cooking)
• Mushrooms (add while cooking)
• 1 Carrot chopped (add while cooking)
• 3 tbsp Sesame Oil (1 tbsp is for cooking)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 3 tbsp Agave

Combine all ingredients (aside from the vegetables) into a large freezer bag.  Orange zest, orange juice, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp agave, then add the chicken.  If the marinade does not cover all of the chicken add some water (1/4 cup) to ensure the marinade is surrounding the chicken.  Place the bag into the fridge for at least an hour, it can marinate all day.

When ready to cook add 1 tbsp sesame oil to a large skillet over medium heat, use tongs and add chicken to the skillet.  Make sure to add some of the marinade while cooking the chicken.  Add the vegetables and let cook uncovered for 5 minutes.  Use tongs to flip chicken and cover skilled for 4-5 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are cooked.  Once fully cooked serve with orange slices, green onions or scallions as garnish and enjoy!