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Fun Holiday Events this Weekend – Dec. 2012

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There are so many holiday events going on this weekend in So Cal, see the list below for family fun!

  • Friday, December 2
  • Annual Holiday Festival at the Hotel del Coronado –  Santa arrives by ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing at 3:20 p.m.  There will also be a parade, and Santa lights the 75-foot Christmas tree with the community band playing holiday music. The evening finishes with fireworks over Glorietta Bay.  For more information visit the event website here.
  • Temecula’s Santa Electric Light Parade – The city of Temecula will host the 19th annual nighttime parade in Old Town from 7 – 9 p.m. beginning at Moreno Road and ending at Santiago Road for more information call 951-694-6480.
  • San Diego Holiday Art Festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds –  Start Christmas shopping this weekend with fun and unique gifts from over 200 of America’s best crafts people and fine artists. There is also entertainment including circus acts, bands, magicians and strolling carolers. Watch fabulous demonstrations including hot-furnace glass blowing, what kid doesn’t want to see that!  The cost for adults is $8, kids 12 and under are free.  For more information visit the event website here.
  • December Nights in Balboa Park – We used to go to this when I was younger and I loved it!   Enjoy food, music and entertainment from around the world and from 5-9 p.m. all museums open their doors for free!  This is San Diego’s largest FREE community festival.  For more information visit the event website here.
  • Saturday, December 3
  • Encinitas Holiday Parade along Coast Hwy 101 – This is a fun event, I remember being apart of it when I was little, it is now in its 25th year!  At 5 p.m. there is a tree lighting in the Lumberyard near the Starbucks, the Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.  There is a free shuttle service is offered near the I-5, for more information on this event visit the event website here.
  • Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland in Escondido – Fun event with real snow!  From 4 – 8 p.m. come and enjoy free art activities, costumed entertainers and free treats at this free family friendly event.  For more information visit event website here.
  • Vista Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. Saturday – The Vista annual parade this year is “Friends, Family and Fun!”  The parade will feature floats, bands, equestrians, international foods, Kids Land, arts and crafts, music and more. Stop by Krikorian’s Winter Wonderland festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, children can play in five tons of snow and take pictures with Santa. For more information on this event call 760-414-9391.
  • Sunday, December 4
  • La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival – The fun begins at 2 pm Sunday December 4th on Girard Avenue, this event attracts more than 20,000 attendees, go early and remember there will be tons of traffic.  For more information on this event visit the event website here.
  • San Marcos Holiday Parade –  The parade begins at Palomar College, traveling down to Comet Drive, then west on Mission Road to the San Marcos Civic Center.  The annual Santa’s Magical Village celebration will take place from 3 to 8 p.m.  Santa lights the holiday tree at 5:30 p.m.  For more information on this event visit the event website here.


Buca di Beppo special offers!

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Updated: March 2015 – The most recent Buca de Beppo offer is 4 for $40, see below for details or visit the website here for more special offers from Buca.

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Do not forget to sign up for the e-club for a free pasta on your next visit and $20 on your birthday here.

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Buca di Beppo has tons of amazing offers they will e-mail you when you sign up for their e-club.  Usually it is about on e-mail or two coupons a week which range from a discount, $10-15 off or even a free pizza or pasta dish.  The below coupon has expired.

To receive e mails from Buca with great coupons like these sign up for the Buca e-club here.  Happy Holidays!

Toys R Us Cancels Thousands of Orders

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Just two weeks after what was advertised as the biggest sale of the year, Toys R Us has cancelled thousands of orders placed online.  The specific toy is the Toy Story 3 Buzz Lightyear Operation game, the sale price was amazing at only $1.  My son loves Toy Story so I ordered two games online through Toys R Us’ website, one for my son and one for a friend’s son.  I received e-mail confirmation after the purchase which stated:

Toys R Us / Babies R Us Order Confirmation # 75546988

Item: 3908759
Description: Operation Buzz Lightyear
Quantity: 2 @ $1.00
Shipping Method: 2-Day Shipping
Important: IN STOCK You can expect to receive your items on or before 11/9/11.

 

I was very excited that I could purchase a Christmas present for my son and his friend for only $2.  Like most everyone these days I try to save money whenever I can.  A few days later I received another e-mail with the subject:

Important delay notification regarding your order

At this time we do not have a ship date for the item. If you choose to wait for the item to ship, you do not need to contact us, and we will continue to process and ship your order as soon as we can. Please note, your credit card will not be charged for the item until the order is shipped.

As long as the items arrived before Christmas I was not bothered with a delay.  Alas yesterday I received an e-mail with the subject:

Your Order Has Been Cancelled

Unfortunately, some or all of the items from your order # 75546988 are currently unavailable. As a result, these item(s) have been deleted from your order. 
Here is a review of the item(s) that have been cancelled: 

Item#: 6925945
Description: OPERATION BUZZLIGHTYEAR
Quantity/Price: 2 @ $1.00

 

Why advertise the BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR with no stock on the biggest sale item?  Why did the computer allow me place my order, pay for it, and send me a confirmation e-mail?  I will not be shopping at Toys R Us this Christmas season (or probably ever again) and I will not be posting about any of the sales they will be having.  Why waste my time and yours?

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$5 off $5 at GAP Kids or GAP Baby

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Hot coupon alert!  GAP Kids and GAP Baby is offering a $5 off of any $5 purchase!  Share the coupon with someone on Facebook, Twitter, or Google.  I shared the coupon with one of my friends on Facebook and within seconds the coupon was sent to my e-mail.  There is no expiration date on this coupon so save the coupon for your next trip to the mall.  Perfect dollar amount for a stocking suffer!

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Fun Things to do this Weekend 11/5 – 11/6

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 Saturday, November 5

Heritage Park Fall Festival – This fun and free family event will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Heritage Park 220 Peyri Road in Oceanside.  There will be live music by The Clydesdales, family friendly activities, and carnival games.  For more information on this event call (760) 435-5041

Taste the Coast – Bike the Coast @ Oceanside Pier – This fun event opens to the public at 10 a.m. with delicious cuisine from Main Street Oceanside food vendors, as well as a beer garden.  There will be giveaways including Legoland Tickets!  For more information on this event click here.

Sunday, November 6

Carlsbad Street Fair –  The Carlsbad Street Fair is the largest one day street fair in the nation.  This is a family friendly event and it is free!  Parking is usually a hassle but there is a shuttle service that runs ever 15 minutes from the Westfield Shopping center near Sears, and at the Poinsettia Coaster Station.  There will be live bands, a beer & wine garden, and tons of stuff for kiddo’s as well like a bounce house, super slide, rock climbing wall and arts & crafts.  For more information on this fun event click here.

One day left… Nominate The Woman of the Year!

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Are you the Total Woman?  Nominate a friend, sister, mother, or even yourself to be the Total Woman of the Year!  Total Woman Gym & Day Spa is offering the winner a FREE fitness and spa membership for a year!  There will be 11 lucky women chosen, one at each of their locations.  The winner will receive one-year of unlimited access to the gym plus one spa service per month.  Walking into Total Woman Gym & Day Spa feels like walking into a spa not a gym, it is peaceful with the slight aroma of lavender. When you think of a gym typically you do not think beautiful, however this is not  just a gym it is a gym and spa for WOMEN.  The first thing that struck me is obviously there were no men, but more than that they really built this gym for women.  More of the machines we use regularly and all the machines are calibrated for a woman’s body.  There is a full Pilates studio with three reformers, an ARC trainer similar to an elliptical, but with better results in less time.  There is also a full list of classes from belly dancing to yoga, and unlike most gyms these classes are held everyday.

Visit the Total Woman Gym & Day Spa website to nominate someone special to be the Total Woman of the year.  Today only they will be randomly giving away an iPod to someone who nominates a Total Woman!  After nominating someone you will receive a free two-week membership ($50 value) to use at any of the locations.  With a dozen convenient locations in California there is sure to be one close to you.  The convenient locations are in Brea, Encinitas, Glendale, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Mission Valley, Northridge, Placentia, Studio CIty, Torrance, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills.

 

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