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Try uber for free now to Feb 16, up to $30!

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By now you have at least heard of Uber, even if you have yet to take a ride with Uber.  If you have not and are wondering what is Uber?  Uber is a taxi, private car or ride share just a touch away with your mobile phone. Uber connects you with a driver in minutes. Download the FREE app in cities around the world.  You can request a ride with the push of a button and track your driver’s progress to your location.  Plus, they will notify you once your driver arrives so you can wait comfortably indoors.

We are teaming up with them!  The best part? If you sign up using my invite link below, Uber will credit your account for $30 off your first ride:  https://www.uber.com/invite/uberSoCalSavvyMom  (please note this is a referral link, you will need to use it to receive $30 off your first Uber ride, regardless of where you are in the world).

With the super bowl tomorrow it may be the perfect time to try Uber.  There will be a lot of DUI check points this weekend because of the big game.  Please be safe and if you are going to drink do not drive, contact Uber your first ride is FREE!  We love Uber because they make it so easy for you, when you are ready to go you just find a driver near you and wait a few minutes for them to arrive.  You are not charged per person as with some driver services.  The quotes are very reasonable, rates depend on time of day and demand.

I hope you enjoy your first ride! Let me know if you have any questions or see support.uber.com if you have any questions about how it all works.  It is so simple and easy, I promise once you Uber you won’t ever go back!

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San Elijo Lagoon Center – Wings Over Wetlands

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WINGS OVER WETLANDS at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center is FREE on January 24 & 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate the arrival of the feathered friends during the winter bird migration!

  • Meet live raptors in special presentations
  • Tour the loop trail and discover interactive wildlife stations
  • Make binoculars with recycled products
  • And more

Fun Fact: Approximately 40% of all North American bird species have been observed in San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.

Bird-themed crafts, face painting, and nature activities are planned for families. Conservancy naturalists will have spotting scopes and binoculars for use along the Loop Trail that overlooks San Elijo Lagoon, with excellent birding views. Kids will enjoy learning about bird migrations and how to recognize common birds.

Winter is peak migration time with birds resting and foraging at one of the few salt marshes remaining along the Pacific Flyway. Winter shorebirds and ducks are here to spend the season, many of which come from the High Arctic. The stout Bufflehead may be seen diving in the channels. Dowitchers have a feeding characteristic described like the rhythm of a sewing machine.

Learn more about birds you’ll see with the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Animal Guide.

To reach staff or volunteers at the Nature Center, please call: (760) 634-3026. Family Discovery Days occurs rain or shine.  Directions


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San Diego Museums Free on Tuesdays

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As a public service the San Diego park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the month.  Most of the museums are in Balboa Park but a few are outside Balboa Park.  Tuesdays the museums are free to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents.  Please note: Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions or films.  Also note: Some museums may require ID for minors.  Due to large crowds and for visitor safety some museums may restrict entrance to strollers.

The Timken Museum of Art is always free.

The first Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

The second Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

The third Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

The fourth Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

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The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. The parade will be on Sunday December 21st begining at 5:30 p.m. for the annual Parade on San Diego Bay, with more than 80 boats lavishly decorated according to a new theme each year. The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is held two consecutive Sundays each year in  December. The Parade  proceeds from Shelter Island past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport  Village, and Ferry Landing in Coronado. 

The parade takes approximately one  hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route.  The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are:

  • Shelter Island (start of parade)       5:30 p.m.
  • Harbor Island                                 6:00 p.m.
  • The Embarcadero                          6:30 p.m.
  • Seaport Village                              7:00 p.m.
  • Ferry Landing on Coronado             7:30 p.m.

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights  is seen by approximately 80,000 people every year. As a result, parking will be  limited in and around the Bay.  Attendees to the event are  encouraged to utilize San Diego Public Transit, such as the San Diego Trolley.  All three trolley lines and several Bus lines serve Stations with parking lots that provide convenient service to the North  Embarcadero area include Fashion Valley, Old Town and America Plaza.

To get within a short walk of Harbor Drive, take the Green Line to the Santa Fe Depot, or the Orange or Blue Line to the American Plaza stop. On Sundays, two children ages 12 and under ride free on MTS Trolley and Bus with each paid adult, and an Adult Day Pass fare is only $5 on a Compass Card.  For more  information go to http://www.sdmts.com.

Another Alternative is to park  downtown and utilize San Diego Pedicab service for transportation to the  Embarcadero. Fares run about $1 per minute.

Metered spaces along Harbor Drive Metered – 7 Days a week
Allright Parking (Broadway &  Harbor Dr.) Paid
Seaport Village Paid (Two hours free with purchase)
Parking Lot in front of Fish Market Restaurant north of Seaport Village Metered
Harbor Island Free but limited
Shelter Island Free

BEST  VIEWING

One of the best places to view the  Parade is from the water! A good area for boaters wishing to view the Parade is where the Parade turns west for Coronado, near the 10th Street  Terminal.

For landlubber viewers, the north  and south ends of the Embarcadero are great areas for viewing, as well as the  pathway along Coronado as these areas tend to be less crowed. Another excellent  viewing point is the park behind Seaport Village.

If you plan on viewing the parade  from Harbor Island, get there early and be aware that parking is at a premium.

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Christmas in the Valley at Bate’s Nut Farm

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Christmas in the Valley at Bate’s Nut Farm is a fun 2 day event for the whole family.  Families can start a new Christmas tradition at Bates Nut Farm with the 4th annual “Christmas in the Valley”.  The event kicks off Friday evening, December 12th at 4:00.  The evening’s highlight will be the arrival of Santa by fire truck at 5:30.  There will be live entertainment, storytelling, Christmas carols and a Polar Express Hay Ride to visit Santa, all free of charge.  Enjoy Christmas shopping at Bates, Farmer’s Daughter, and with the vendors who will set up for the 2-day event.  With over 25 vendors there will be plenty of unique gifts for each person on your gift list!

Friday Highlights: 4:00 – 7:30 Gingerbread House crafts, 5:00 VCHS Marching Band, 5:30 Santa arrives by fire truck & Tree Lighting, 5:30 – 7:30 Polar Express Hayride to see Santa, 6:45 VCHS Choir and enjoy at 7:30 the Carolers.

Saturday you will not want to miss the arrival of Santa by HELICOPTER at 12:15!  Saturday there is a full line up of fun activities for children and adults alike.  beginning at 10:00 a.m. with gingerbread crafts and at 12:30 p.m. the gingerbread house contest winners will be announced.

Christmas in the Valley will be on Friday December 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday December 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION RULES:  One Gingerbread House per participant/group. Group entries are allowed. NO Gingerbread House kits are allowed in competition. All houses must be placed on a board base not exceeding 18×18”. We suggest using ½ or ¾ inch plywood as your base. Cardboard bases will not be accepted. Please include your name and Gingerbread House title on the bottom of the base. All Gingerbreads must be in the form of a house. No artificial interior materials, such as Styrofoam, are to be used to construct or decorate the house. All Gingerbreads must be 100% edible, except the base board. Non-edible decorations, like paint, ribbon, figurines, etc. may be used.

Bring your completed Gingerbread House and completed Registration Form, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12th or 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13th.

 

Holiday Events This weekend in San Diego

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There is so much to love about Christmas time in San Diego, my favorite is all the fun family activities.  Plus because we are in San Diego we don’t have to put on snow gear to go outside!  This weekend December 5th to the 7th there are a lot of events going on throughout the County of San Diego.    Have a great weekend in our beautiful city, and as always stay classy San Diego.

Friday, December 5th 

December Nights Balboa Park from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Coronado Holiday Parade and open house from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Christmas Concert at the Mission from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 6th

Holiday Coaster Express ride the train with Santa two trains 10 a.m. and 12 noon

December Nights Balboa Park from noon to 11 p.m.

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Encinitas Holiday Parade and tree lighting beginning at 5 p.m.

Holiday at the Rancho from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 7th

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 
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