SoCal Savvy Mom

Dec 31
2018

As seen on Good Morning San Diego

Did you see our segment today on Good Morning San Diego? It was New Year – New You! Just in time for the new year! We have great products to share with you.

Celsius Energy Drink

CELSIUS is a Fitness Drink which has been clinically proven to accelerate metabolism and burn calories & body fat while providing healthy energy. Available in both sparkling and non-carbonated flavors, CELSIUS is an ideal pre-workout drink and also serves as a refreshing alternative to coffee and other caffeinated drinks. CELSIUS is the perfect addition to an active lifestyle and has no artificial preservatives or flavors, no aspartame, or high fructose corn syrup and is very low in sodium. CELSIUS is delicious that delivers, (clinically proven to do so).

Hydro Flask – There is a new 64 oz Insulated Beer Growler

Product Benefits

The first stainless steel growler on the market
Fresh Carry System™ allows beer to stay carbonated
Streamlined handle for easy one-handed pour
TempShield™ insulation eliminates condensation and keeps brews cold for up to 24 hours
Durable 18/8 Pro-Grade Stainless Steel construction
BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free
Lifetime warranty

Boiron USA

Cold & Cough

Temporarily relieves symptoms of the common cold such as nasal and chest congestion, fitful cough, sneezing, minor sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose
Children 3 to 12 years of age: Take 5 mL^¥ every 2 hours
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

https://www.kusi.com/socal-savvy-mom-new-year-new-you/

Dec 19
2018

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

by Nicole Connerley

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

https://www.kusi.com/socal-savy-moms-diy-gifts-for-the-holiday-season/

Oct 12
2018

Kids Free to SeaWorld San Diego 2018

by Nicole Connerley

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.

Oct 5
2018

Kids Free to San Diego Zoo

by Nicole Connerley

Throughout the month of October, kids ages 11 and younger receive free admission (with an adult). They have got a lot of special fun planned for the weekends, so go wild and join in over and over again! Kids Free admission in October 2018 includes the Skyfari Tram Ride – no separate ticket needed! Standard child rider policies apply. Kids can ride the Guided Bus or Kangaroo Bus for $5.

Sugar glider Dr. Zoolittle and Friends Explore Australia Location: Koalafornia Boardwalk Times: Weekends only: Noon and 1 p.m.The San Diego Zoo’s own zany Dr. Zoolittle and his zoo character friends share stories and smiles as they discover the wonderful animals from “Down Under.”Stop by for a show that’s fun for the whole family!

Purple glowing jack-o-lantern

HalGLOWeen

Times: 5 to 8 p.m. on October 26, 27, and 28

Join us for a colorfully creepy celebration October 26 through 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Zoo will be all aglow with activities and entertainment: a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes for everyone to dance to among bursts of bubbles, acrobats, jugglers, a cupcake walk, and more. Kids are free for this event, and may wear costumes according to the guidelines posted on the HalGLOWeen website.

Giant panda playing with enrichment papier-mâché balloon.

Beast Treats

Location: Various Locations
Times: Check map for times.

A pile of pine shavings to roll in, scents daubed on stumps and stones, container puzzles with food hidden inside, and treat “treasure hunts” are just some of the ways our animal keepers provide enrichment for our zoo animals. The fun for visitors is watching the animals in action! Look for the special items at various exhibits in these Zoo zones, on these dates:

Oct. 6 and 7 – Elephant Odyssey and Northern Frontier

Oct. 13 and 14 – Discovery Outpost and Lost Forest

Oct. 20 and 21 – Outback and Urban Jungle

Oct. 27 and 28 – Panda Canyon, Asian Passage, and Africa Rock

Oct 4
2018

Coaster Holiday Express 2018

by Nicole Connerley

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!

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.

Oct 3
2018

Kids Free October 40 Museums in San Diego

by Nicole Connerley

The San Diego Museum Council is bringing back by popular demand an amazing program for families. Based on its huge success in the first five years, Kids Free in October, is back for a sixth year. Inviting families to enjoy free kids’ admission to more than 40 museums across San Diego County with an adult ticket purchase.

The breakdown:

The coupon allows up to TWO CHILDREN 12 and UNDER to get in FREE with one paid adult.
The ticket does not apply to special events, special exhibits or field trips.
Can not combine with any other promo/discount/coupon/offer.
Valid during the month of October only 10/1/18 – 10/31/18.
You must provide the PRINTED the coupon, which may be found below.

To take advantage of the offer, download the free coupon from the website for each museum you wish to visit in October.