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Double Dip on Savings & Amazon Giveaway!

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there are big savings to be had at Martin’s, Stop & Shop and Giant Food. This special offer is only valid through 12/3. All of us cooking Thanksgiving dinner will no doubt be making a trip to the grocery store next week. Take that opportunity to save and earn extra points, miles or cash back using rewards credit cards when you buy gift cards.

StoneFarmMy husband and I love to go to the movies during Thanksgiving week. If you are like us and plan to go to the movies you can save now and purchase movie theater gift cards and receive a discount! All gift cards purchased can be used on Black Friday for double you can save you up to 12%! Now through 12/3, savvy shoppers (like us) can double dip on savings when we purchase gift cards. Here’s How: The offer is valid from 11/13 to 12/3 when you shop at Martin’s Food Markets, Giant Food Stores, Stop & Shop Grocery Stores.

We are also hosting a GIVEAWAY FOR $50 TO AMAZON! Just in time for Christmas, we want to make shopping a little easier on your wallet with a giveaway to Amazon for $50. For a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card head on over to our SoCal Savvy Mom Facebook page for a chance to win.

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Now, here’s the math: $6 in fuel rewards on a 15 gallon tank ($.40 x 15) +$6 back if you earn 6% cash back on credit card grocery purchases =$12 in savings on a $100 gift card! Program Information: Visa, MasterCard & American Express Gift cards are NOT included. This offer is available at the fuel locations only. Non-fuel locations may have a different offer. See store for more detail. Some credit cards may have limits on the rewards you can earn at grocery.
This is a sponsored post, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 


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Santa is coming to Bates Nut Farm

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Santa is coming to Bates Nut Farm on Thanksgiving weekend, along with their biggest arts and craft show of the year. The event will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge for this fun family event and parking as always is free. Bring your cameras so you can snap a picture with Santa. Santa is available for pictures until 3 p.m., you can also enjoy a free hayride with Santa.

The Lions club will host their pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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. Free admission.

ABOUT BATES NUT FARM

Bates Nut Farm started with walnuts, but now purchases nuts from all over the world. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be purchased on the farm. The nuts come raw, roasted, some spiced up and unsalted. To ensure quality and freshness we roast and package our nuts on the farm. The Bates family takes pride in providing a quality product at a fair price. It’s part of the tradition.

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Balboa Park December Nights 2015

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December Nights at Balboa Park is a fun family event and it is free for the whole family to enjoy.  There will be dancers, carolers, and other live entertainment throughout the event.  Friday December 4th the event will run from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Saturday December 5th from noon to 11 p.m.

A wonderful part of the December Nights is participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9 pm both evenings!  Yes, the museums will be open for free for all to enter and explore on both nights.  Some of the museums included are the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, San Diego History Center, San Diego Museum of Man, The San Diego Museum of Art, theNAT: San Diego Natural History Museum, and more.  This year more than 350,000 visitors are expected to experience the joy of San Diego’s largest free community festival. Those who attend will participate in a truly multicultural experience, enjoying food, music and entertainment from around the world.

Revelers can watch top-notch musical and dance performances, enjoy delicious and diverse food choices and help spread a heavy dose of holiday cheer. Some of the more well-known traditions include food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; the annual Santa Lucia Procession at the Plaza de California; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree, and more.

Getting there:

With more than 350,000 people attending December Nights and extremely limited parking at Balboa Park, it is encouraged to use the FREE off-site shuttles or take public transportation. Avoid the 163 southbound during the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., as this highway will be very congested. Use alternate routes to get to the Park and the shuttle stops. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE – The December Nights Shuttles at PETCO Park and City College run on Friday from 3:00-midnight and on Saturday from 11:30 until midnight in all locations. The last shuttle leaves all sites at 8:00 pm so plan to arrive at shuttle location BEFORE 7pm! The last shuttle from the park is at 11:45pm.

  1. City College Lots between 16th and “B and C” Streets: Parking is free and there are more than 1,500 parking spaces.  Shuttle drops off at 6th & Laurel Streets. The Park is approximately 1/4 mile from City College, so walking is an option. To get to the City College lots use I-5 and exit at “B” Street.
  2. Downtown San Diego on Ash St between 5th and 6th Ave. Numerous parking lots in this area at $5, or free street parking after 6pm. Shuttle drops off at 6th and Laurel.
  3. ***NOTE***There will be NO Shuttle from Petco Park this year!

New this year! Children’s Interactive Area including a dynamic Community Mural where families can creatively contribute to giant-sized coloring book page featuring Balboa Park. Following December Nights, the Community Mural will then be on display in the Park throughout the holiday season! The Children’s Interactive Area will also include hands-on crafts, games, and entertainment and will be located adjacent to the beautiful and historic Botanical Building.

December Nights in Balboa Park 2014

 

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Coaster Holiday Express – Ride with Santa 2015

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The 2016 Holiday Coaster Express information may be found here

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You and your family are invited to ride on a magical holiday train with Santa Claus and his friends. North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is a specially decorated train that features photo opportunities with Santa and his friends, classic carol singing for children of ALL ages. Each 65 minute Coaster Holiday Express ride will travel non-stop and roundtrip from Oceanside to Solana Beach. The ride is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10. Tickets go on sale Thursday, November 12 at 8 a.m. and are $8 per passenger (all ages) and must be purchased in advance.

We took our child when he was 6, along with another family with a 5-year-old, and the kids loved it. The parents had hot coffee and we brought some snacks for the kids. I love the pictures on the Holiday Express because there is no extra charge, and you take the pictures yourself. Below is one of the pictures I took of my son with Santa.

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The details: The Coaster Holiday Express is ONE day only on Saturday, December 12th. Families will board the train at the Oceanside Transit Center, and all passengers must have a ticket regardless of their age. Tickets sell out very fast and are not available for purchase on the day of the event. The first day to purchase tickets is on Thursday, November 12th.

There are two ways to buy your tickets: Online at GoNCTD.com/eticket or In person, CASH ONLY, at Oceanside Transit Center Customer Service Office
205 S. Tremont St., Oceanside, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sales are “first come, first served.”
Each person may purchase up to six tickets.

Tips:

Plan on eating before the 65 minute train ride; however, small snacks and drinks are permitted. Water bottles are allowed.
• Bring a camera to capture your child’s meeting with Santa.
• This event is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10.
• Plan on arriving at Oceanside Transit Center at least 20 minutes before the train departs to secure parking.
• Strollers and/or bicycles will not be permitted on the train.
• The COASTER Holiday Express will operate rain or shine.

iTunes Special Offer & Giveaway

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With Halloween behind us Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming, and soon! Throughout the month of November, even before black Friday there are many special offers we can all take advantage of for a limited time. Can you imagine having your Christmas shopping done even before December first? I am not that savvy that I could get everything done before then, but with all the special offers I know I will be close this year.

We all know someone who has to have the newest games or apps, which is why giving iTunes gift cards are such a perfect gift for any and everyone. My son received a $50 gift iTunes gift card last year, I thought it would last him a year, but it only lasted a couple months! I was so shocked that he could spend $50 so fast. Although since it was a gift I told him as long as the games were appropriate he could purchase whatever he wished.

orion ipadWhen iTunes gift cards have special offers I ALWAYS snatch them up because I know many people love them as gifts. A great gift idea for teachers, every child my son’s class has an iPad. Giving his class or teacher a gift card for fun learning apps seems like such a wonderful gift.

This special offer I just found out about is through Bed Bath and Beyond, if you hurry you can purchase iTunes gift cards for 15% off! All iTunes gift cards purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond of $25 or more from now until November 22, 2015 will receive an incredible 15% discount. If you have a Bed Bath and Beyond Mastercard you will received additional savings!

We also have a giveaway running from now until November 22, 2015 for a $50 Amazon gift card. To ender the giveaway for a $50 Amazon gift card click here.

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This is a sponsored post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.


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Carlsbad Street Faire 11/1/15

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Come one, come all to the 41st annual Carlsbad Street Faire! Each year Mmore than 100,000 people will take in the beautiful seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats and enjoying family entertainment when the largest one-day street faire. The Carlsbad Village Faire will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Vendors:

Just like at past faires, over 900 vendors will sell everything fathomable, including clothes, accessories, plants, household products, art, antiques and home decor. The international food court will once again feature more than 50 booths serving everything from Thai to Hawaiian cuisine. The children’s area will entertain youngsters with games, a super slide, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, face painting and arts and crafts.

Entertainment:

The Rotary Club of Carlsbad’s beer and wine garden will entertain fairgoers with a large screen TV and live bands. The Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad will continue its more than 25-year tradition of hosting a pancake breakfast at the Carlsbad railroad depot. The meal, which includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, will be served between 7 a.m. and noon.

Getting there:

Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street, and all of the cross streets in between, will be closed for the event. To make parking more convenient, complimentary shuttles will run to and from the faire. Shuttles will pick up and drop off passengers at the Poinsettia Coaster Station and the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Plaza Camino Real. The Carlsbad Village Coaster Station is just steps away from the heart of the faire, so consider using the Coaster too!

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