Archive of ‘Holiday Gift Ideas’ category

2019 Coaster Holiday Express

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Families can take a ride on a magical holiday train with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th. NEW THIS YEAR… Two weekends of fun! The Holiday Express will also run on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th, all trains will depart at 10AM, 12NOON, and 2PM. North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is a specially decorated train ride that features photo opportunities with Santa and classic carol singing for children of all ages. Each 65-minute Holiday COASTER Express ride travels non-stop and roundtrip from Oceanside to Solana Beach. The ride is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10. Be sure to bring your camera for tons of photo opportunities throughout the train ride.

THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!!! As this event sells out every single year and since most of us won’t remember to go online right at 9 AM on November 7th NCTD has set up a reminder for you!  Register here for ticket sale reminders now! 

orion and santa

We have had so much fun taking kiddos on the Coaster Holiday Express, see picture above. It is only $20 per person this year with departure times of 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. from the Oceanside transit center. Please note tickets are NOT available day of and it will SELL OUT AND FAST! Tickets may be purchased on Thursday, November 7th at 9 P.M. online only here.

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Easter Gifts as seen on Good Morning San Diego

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The Popcorn Factory Spring Awakening Tin

Enjoy the classic popcorn flavors in the Spring Awakening Tin from The Popcorn Factory. The design is perfect for Easter and filled with the trio of butter, cheese and caramel popcorn.  This 3.5 gallon three flavor tin is available for $42.00 at ThePopcornFactory.com

Hydro Flask – Cooler Cup

Hydro Flask new Cooler Cup is two great things in one: it’s a can or bottle cooler, and, with one quick switch, it’s a 12 oz beverage cup. As a Cooler Cup, it’s brilliantly versatile with a silicone sleeve that lets you slide in a narrow bottle or a can—all with the same snug fit. Pop off the sleeve and you have a 12 oz cup made to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. The ultimate win-win.

1-800-Baskets Eggceptional Personalized Easter Basket 

Elevate your Easter gift giving this year with this Eggceptional Personalized Easter Basket from 1-800-Baskets.com. This personalized keepsake is filled with delicious Easter sweets and fun activities. Visit 1-800-Baskets.com to purchase for $59.99.

Feltman Brothers – Baby Boy

This adorable two piece suspender set will turn your little prince into the star of any show! Available in adorable little-boy-blue and sophisticated navy, this two piece is a must for any special occasion, outing, or family get-together. With precious little fagoting around the collar and cuffs, and charming buttons holding the suspenders in place, any child would look simply adorable in this vintage set from Feltman Brothers. 

 

Harry & David Classic Easter Gift Box

From brimming keepsake baskets to gourmet Easter dinners, it’s easy to celebrate the season deliciously with Harry & David. This Harry & David Classic Easter Gift Box is filled with festive sweet treats including Royal Verano Pears, caramel robin eggs, milk chocolate-covered apricots, and a milk chocolate bunny, all hand-made in the Harry & David candy kitchen. Available at HarryandDavid.com for $39.99 and perfect for the whole family.

Crayola – Pastel Silly Putty

What’s more fun than Silly Putty? More Silly Putty—a whopping quarter pound wad in each egg toy in this Silly Putty Set! These large Silly Putty eggs let kids stretch, snap, and bounce in a big way. The Putty Mystery Toy will be a surprise shade, coming in 1 of 4 pastel colors. It’s the perfect Easter basket filler, springtime party favor, and so much more.

Easter gifts and ideas for all

As seen on Good Morning San Diego – Last Minute Gift Ideas for Everyone on your list!

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Baby Banana

Toothbrushes for infants. Teaches brushing during teething—when they want to put everything in their mouth—make it a toothbrush! 100% food grade silicone.

Why we love it… Helps develop healthy oral care habits from the earliest possible age. While baby is teething— might as well teach them how to brush! Interactive teethers—the parent puts their finger inside the fruit and moves it around baby’s mouth.

Designed by a dental hygienist mother of four to be SAFER than traditional hard plastic toothbrushes. Reduces risk of oral injury, biting down too hard, choking, etc. Encourages children to be independent—they know where their teething pain is, and they can move the brush to those spots. The soft silicone bristles provide soothing massaging comfort to sore teething gums. SMOOTHIE SOOTHERS: Fruit Teethers allow for interactive play between parent and child, simulates finger toothbrush but much thicker and more chewy. Fruit Teethers have a variety of textures to stimulate gums, their shape mimics a pacifier, so its easy for baby to transition. Baby Banana

Burlington

Burlington is your holiday gift headquarters for everyone on your list, offering up to 65% off other retailers’ prices every day.

Why we love it… Burlington is your baby and toy headquarters with more in store this holiday than ever before. With everything you need, you’ll save a bundle for your little bundle! Now through January 21st, 2019, customers are encouraged to bring their families to the nearby Burlington and donate their gently used coats. As a thank you, they will receive an offer for 10 percent off their entire purchase at Burlington. 10% off is a win win! Burlington

Gryphon

With all the connected gadgets for the holidays, kids are going to spend even more time on the internet. Gryphon is a fast and powerful wireless mesh router, with a simple-to-use app for remote control from anywhere.

Why we love it…  Gryphon was founded by a local San Diego engineer and dad who wanted to help protect his two girls on the internet and got frustrated with the poorly done solutions out there. The connected Gryphon app lets you individually pause the internet, set bedtimes/homework times when you don’t want your kids on YouTube, and block adult websites from their devices. Gryphon

Poppy Angeloff

Just launched by Doe Deere (the founder of Lime Crime Cosmetics), Poppy Angeloff is the new line of luxury jewelry for “Victorian girls living in a modern world”!

Why we love it… inspired by the pansy flower and the art of heirloom gift-giving, all rings are cruelty-free with ethically-sourced natural and cultivated gemstones.

Special OFFER – Poppy Angeloff is offering Free Worldwide Shipping, AND 25% OFF through the end of the year by using the code: HOLIDAY25. Poppy Angeloff

Jos A Banks

We featured the Reserve Collection Tailored Fit Quilted Vest – cozy, casual classic features Primaloft insulation, all over quilting and faux-leather details

Why we love it… Jos. A. Bank is one of the nation’s leading designers, manufacturers and retailers of men’s classically-styled tailored and casual clothing. Find a gift for any guy on your list at Jos. A. Bank in store at over 500 stores nationwide or online at josbank.com Jos A Banks

SoCal Savy Mom’s DIY gifts for the holiday season

 

 

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Kids Free to SeaWorld San Diego 2018

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SeaWorld kids go and play FREE October 1st to October 31st 2018.

For the entire month October, children can receive a FREE single-day admission, FREE animal interaction and a FREE Dine With Shamu® experience. At SeaWorld® San Diego, connect with the sea and go on exhilarating rides and amazing adventures. Sore, dive and twist like a ray on our Manta® coaster, get up-close and personal with dolphins, immersed in our interactive Turtle Reef attraction, and be inspired by our biggest star, Shamu®. Or at Aquatica San Diego come experience a tropical oasis where you can splash down waterslides from serene to extreme, drift alongside flamingos or relax in private cabanas. With the purchase of each full-paid adult single-day admission at either park, you will receive one free child single-day admission.

  • Kids FREE Single-Day Admission for SeaWorld & Aquatica San Diego
    • During the entire month of October kids (ages 3-9) get in FREE to SeaWorld and/or Aquatica San Diego. It is a 1-to-1 ratio, one free child single-day admission per full-paid adult single-day admission.
  • Kids FREE Dolphin Interaction Program SeaWorld San Diego only
    • Kids (ages 10–12) are FREE with each paid adult.
    • Kids FREE Reservations must be made by calling (800) 257–4268 or at the park. Reservation products not available online.
  •  Kids Free Dine With Shamu
    • When you reserve one spot for a full-priced adult Dine with Shamu, you will receive one free child reservation as well.
    • Sit poolside of our killer whale habitat and enjoy a presentation from an expert trainer as you enjoy a full buffet of delicious offerings.
  • Kids Eat for FREE at Breakfast With Shamu 
    • Receive a FREE child’s (ages 3–9) meal with each paid adult.
    • Kids FREE Reservations must be made by calling (800) 257–4268 or at the park.

SeaWorld San Diego Kids FREE Single-Day Ticket with Each Full-Paid Adult

  • Limited offer – valid for visits from Oct. 1  through Oct. 31, 2018, only
  • One free child ticket for each full-paid adult ticket purchased
  • Go straight to the turnstiles.

This ticket product is valid for visits through Oct. 31, 2018, ONLY. Only one free child ticket with each full paid adult ticket purchased. To receive your free child ticket(s)YOU MUST ENTER THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN YOUR PARTY IN THE CHILD TICKET QUANTITY.

For more information or to purchase adult tickets to SeaWorld San Diego Kids FREE pass click here.

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Coaster Holiday Express 2018

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Families can take a ride on a magical holiday train with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th. North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is a specially decorated train ride that features photo opportunities with Santa and classic carol singing for children of all ages. Each 65-minute Holiday COASTER Express ride travels non-stop and roundtrip from Oceanside to Solana Beach. The ride is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10. Be sure to bring your camera for tons of photo opportunities throughout the train ride.

THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!!! As this event sells out every single year and since most of us won’t remember to go online right at 9 AM on November 8th NCTD has set up a reminder for you!  Register here for ticket sale reminders now! 

orion and santa

We have had so much fun taking kiddos on the Coaster Holiday Express, see picture above. It is only $14 per person this year with departure times of 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. from the Oceanside transit center. Please note tickets are NOT available day of and it will SELL OUT AND FAST! Tickets may be purchased on Thursday, November 8th at 9 P.M. online only here.

Saturday, December 8

Trains departing from Oceanside Transit Center at 10am, 12pm & 2pm

Visit with Santa Claus, his merry elves and the beautiful ice queen & snow princess while singing along with carolers

On-sale date: Thursday, November 8 @ 9 AM

Tickets: $14 per person

Purchase tickets online (available at 9 AM on 11/8/18)

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS

* Passengers must present a ticket to board the COASTER Holiday Express

* Every person must have a ticket (including children of all ages)

* The Holiday Express is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 & 10

* Do not bring food, beverages, strollers, or bicycles on board the train.  Water & small snacks okay.

* Total trip time is approximately 65 minutes

* The trains depart ON TIME. As this event is usually sold out, we will not be able to accommodate late arrivals. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your departure to find parking.

* The Holiday Express will operate rain or shine.

Hottest Gifts of the Season as seen on Fox5 San Diego

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The holidays are in full swing and we have the HOTTEST Gifts of the Season to share with you! Wether your children are 1 or 17, we have a gift that will suit them. See below for all of the times featured on our TV segment on Fox 5 San Diego today. If you have any questions on any products or are unable to find any please e mail us. We will help you find whatever you may be looking for, even if it is sold out! We have you covered for all of your gifts this Holiday Season.

We will be back on Fox in a couple weeks with all the things to occupy your children while on winter break. My son has 3, yes 3 weeks off, believe me it is hard to keep an 11 year old entertained that long so we had to become creative. Follow along on the blog and on Fox 5 San Diego for our tips.

Baby:

Rocket & Submarine mold free by Marcus & Marcus

Toddler:

 

Game Day Push Helmet by Simplay3

TwirlyGirl Dresses

School Aged:

SquishMallows Squeeze and Cuddle

Magic Light Brush & Drawing Pad by Crayola

Air Fort  

 

MiniFlyer by Mukikim

Tweens:

LOL Surprise! Fizz Factor

 

LilGadgets Headphones

Teens:

DIFF Eyewear


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