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Jan 2
2014

Cohn Restaurant Group Special only $20.14 for 3-course meal!

We love the Cohn Restaurant group… The Melting Pot, 333 Pacific, The Prado, Vintana, Indigo Grill, Gaslamp Strip Club, 100 Wines Kitchen and many more! Reasons we love them…things like a New Years/Anniversary special like this! A three-course meal at any of the above restaurants for only $20.14 per person.

At the Melting Pot this includes cheese fondue for the first-course, a salad for the second-course and the most delicious chocolate fondue for dessert. All of the most delicious parts of the meal and only $20.14, generally it is double the price!

This great special is available for only a week starting on Thursday, January 2nd to Thursday, January 9th. The price does not include tax or gratuity.

To check out all the specials for the Cohn Restaurant Group Anniversary special click here.

Dec 11
2013

Hilarious Holiday fun @ Target!

by Nicole Connerley

I stopped by Target yesterday and couldn’t believe how many hilariously funny holiday items they have for sale! My favorite has to be the mustache wine stopper… who can resist doing this? Well, obviously not me! For only $9.99 you receive a adorable wine stopper and cork screw opener. I am having a holiday party this weekend and can’t wait to give these away as door prizes!

It is also a perfect item for a white elephant gift exchange. I found a few other pretty cute and hilarious items as well. There were a few different options for the little flasks, with funny things on them, but this has to be my favorite! I snagged a few because they are perfect for a stocking stuffer. Target has a full line of Hilarious Holiday items this season be sure to check them out!

There is also a full line of ugly sweaters unfortunately all of them were sold out at the Target in Encinitas, I was hoping to wear one to my party this weekend. Check your local Target for the #HilariousHoliday line!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by Target, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dec 6
2013

Holiday events in San Diego December 7-8, 2013

by Nicole Connerley

Saturday, December 7

Holiday Parade @ Encinitas – Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the 2013 Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and it is preceded by a 5:00 p.m. tree lighting ceremony a the Lumberyard (near Starbucks coffee). For more information click here.

Santa by the Sea @ L’Auberge Del Mar – The Del Mar Association and L’Auberge invite you to join them for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the amphitheater at 5 p.m. Directly after the tree lighting will be a special screening of the movie Elf. Bring your own camera for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and your little ones, and enjoy the music by the Original Dickens Carolers. Other hightlights of the night are a Holiday Photo Booth, Snow, Holiday Cookie Tasting, Hot Cocoa, Cake Walk, Dance Performance, Hot Cocoa, Passport to the North Pole, Special Prizes, and Letters to Santa. For more information click here.

Holiday Open House @ Cedros Avenue – Support your local community and shop close to home this year! The Cedros district is hosting a Holiday Open House from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. with live music, raffles & giveaways, refreshments, balloon animals and face painting, and fun in-store festivities and specials! For more information click here.

Sunday, December 8

Weekend with Santa @ Flower Hill Promenade – Enjoy children’s holiday activities Saturday & Sunday at the Flower Hill Promenade from 10:00 a.m. to noon. There will be make and take holiday crafts, photos with santa and yummy holiday treats. There is also a breakfast with Santa both Saturday and Sunday at Sea & Smoke for a small fee. For more information click here.

Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival @ La Jolla – The parade begins at 2 p.m. and the Holiday Festival will begin at 3:30 p.m., photos with Santa will be held at the Recreation Center at 3:30 pm. as well. The day comes to a close with the Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:30 pm.

Parade of Lights @ San Diego Bay – The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is held two consecutive Sundays each year in December. The Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and proceeds from Shelter Island past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Ferry Landing in Coronado.

Dec 2
2013

Holiday Events in San Diego this week!

by Nicole Connerley

Wednesday, December 4

Holiday Festival @ Hotel Del Coronado – On Wednesday, December 4, The Del will feature a special event for the whole family – “Holiday Festival…A Family Celebration” from 4-7 p.m. for the Coronado community. In addition to the outdoor ice rink, kids of all ages can visit with St. Nick and his elves at Santa’s Village and enjoy holiday booths with games and prizes. There will also be hot cocoa, libations and fireworks.

Thursday, December 5

West Village Holiday Open House @ West Carlsbad – Start celebrating the Holidays at the West Village Holiday Open House, enjoy food and drinks along with Santa, Mrs. Clause and Elves! Free face-painting, cookies, gingerbread decorating, roasted chestnuts and wagon rides. Please bring an unwrapped gift to support Toys for Tots. For more information click here.

Saturday, December 7

Holiday Parade @ Encinitas – Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the 2013 Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and it is preceded by a 5:00 p.m. tree lighting ceremony a the Lumberyard (near Starbucks coffee).

Santa by the Sea @ L’Auberge Del Mar – The Del Mar Association and L’Auberge invite you to join them for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the amphitheater at 5 p.m. Directly after the tree lighting will be a special screening of the movie Elf. Bring your own camera for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and your little ones, and enjoy the music by the Original Dickens Carolers. Other hightlights of the night are a Holiday Photo Booth, Snow, Holiday Cookie Tasting, Hot Cocoa, Cake Walk, Dance Performance, Hot Cocoa, Passport to the North Pole, Special Prizes, and Letters to Santa. For more information click here.

Sunday, December 8

Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival @ La Jolla – The parade begins at 2 p.m. and the Holiday Festival will begin at 3:30 p.m., photos with Santa will be held at the Recreation Center at 3:30 pm. as well. The day comes to a close with the Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:30 pm.

Parade of Lights @ San Diego Bay – The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is held two consecutive Sundays each year in December. The Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and proceeds from Shelter Island past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Ferry Landing in Coronado.

Nov 7
2013

This weekend in San Diego – November

by Nicole Connerley

Saturday, November 9

Christmas on the Farm @ Bates Nut Farm – Visit Bates Nut Farm either Saturday or Sunday to start your holiday shopping early at the Bates Nut Farm “Christmas on the Farm” Arts ‘n Crafts Fair. Over 80 artisans will be selling a variety of handmade crafts and fine art. Enjoy live entertainment, Kids’ Zone and food while you shop, this is an all day event. There will also be the all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast provided by the Valley Center Lions Club. $6 adults/$5 children. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee and orange juice. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Taste of Seaside Market in Cardiff – Don’t miss the incredible holiday inspired food samples from over 20 different vendors at this delicious event! There will be special offers and great give aways. Stop by for your favorite Seaside Market items, and get great ideas for the 2013 holiday season! This event starts at 1:00 and will run until 4:00 pm, more information may be found at Seaside Market’s website here.

Sunday, November 10

San Diego Children’s Museum – (FREE) The New Children’s Museum grants free admission on the second Sunday of each month. Sponsored by Target, the free day allows all children and families in the community to enjoy the Museum, and ensure that cost is not a barrier. Every Target Free Second Sunday also includes a variety of activities for children. Open from 12-4 pm on 11/10/13.

***Don’t forget to enter our GIVEAWAY for the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum here. SoCal Savvy Mom is giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to one lucky reader!

Nov 1
2013

Carlsbad Street Faire Sunday 11/3/13

by Nicole Connerley

This Sunday November 3rd the Carlsbad Street Faire will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Grand and Jefferson streets. The Carlsbad street faire is the largest one day street faire in the nation and one we never miss! Over 100,000 people attend this one-day street faire, for all of the fabulous vendors.

With over 900 vendors selling everything from clothing & accessories, plants, household products, art, antiques and home decor. The delicious international food court will host more than 50 booths with everything from Thai to Hawaiian cuisine.

If you are bringing the kids don’t miss the children’s area! There is everything to entertain youngsters with games, a super slide, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, face painting and arts and crafts.

Not bringing the kids? Then head over to the beer and wine garden and check out the large screen TV’s and enjoy live music.

Enjoy!