Holiday Gift Ideas | SoCal Savvy Mom

Dec 2
2015

12 Nights of Holiday Wonderland @ Petco Park

Now in its second year the Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park will begin this Friday. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December before Christmas the fun-filled wonderland will light up the park and kids hearts. The joy across kids faces is seen every where you look at the Holiday Wonderland. The fun all begins on Friday, December 4th at 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Tickets for the Holiday Wonderland are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and children 3 and younger are free. To purchase tickets click here. There is an option to add-on with experience enhancements, such has a $5 Polar Express train ride or getting a picture with Santa. Parking for the Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park is $10 and may be purchased in advance for your convenience.

*In an effort to keep crowds down, tickets are date specific. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly suggested, as tickets sales will be capped once each date has reached capacity.

Nov 25
2015

Hot Star Wars toys for Christmas

by Nicole Connerley

This year Star Wars toys are going to be the item every kid will want. There are a lot from Uncle Milton that just came out and we wanted to make sure to highlight them. The first is the The Force Trainer Holagram Experience.

Now you can move holograms with just the power of your mind! Re-enact famous Jedi challenges as you advance through 10 different levels of Force Training. Develop your powers of concentration and see if you can reach the rank of Jedi Master.

FEATURES:

Bluetooth headset that reads and interprets your brainwaves
Holograms featuring different Jedi Challenges from the Star Wars galaxy
10 levels of Jedi Training
Music, sound effects, and personal instruction from Master Yoda
The Force™ Trainer II App with Episode 7 Update
Science learning poster included
Ages 8 and up

Tablet required for product use (not included). Works with most popular tablet devices including iPAD (iPad 2 – 2011 and newer) and Android devices (Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 recommended).

This is no Jedi Mind Trick! Test your knowledge against the all-knowing Jedi Holocron™. Think of any Star Wars being, location, or technology. Answer its questions and be amazed as it guesses what you’re thinking in 20 questions or you win. Can you outsmart the Holocron?

FEATURES:

The Algorithm inside, with artificial intelligence, guesses what you’re thinking in 20 questions or you win!
Includes Star Wars information from Episodes 1-6 and TV shows
Lights-up for display
Science learning poster included
Ages 6 and up

Magically suspend and move objects in mid-air using an invisible, electrostatic force! Master the amazing force like a Jedi as you Force Push deflector targets using the Jedi Training Rod and Force Pull them using the energy from your hands!

FEATURES:

Jedi Training Rod with real static electricity generator
Force Push and Force Pull deflectors in mid-air
Train with different shaped Force deflectors
8 Force deflectors inside
Science learning poster included
Ages 6 and up

New from Roxo is a full line of Star Wars Night Lights, tap once and it lights up, tap twice it changes color, the third tap it will talk to you! These lights are great for children of any age and are very reasonably priced at $24.95, you can collect all 6! There is Darth Vadar, Yoda, R2-D2, Boba Fett, Chebacca and a Storm Trooper.

To see our news segment on Fox 5 click here http://fox5sandiego.com/2015/11/25/top-toys-to-buy-while-holiday-shopping/

Nov 25
2015

As seen on TV… HoverDeck Special Offer!

by Nicole Connerley

We all know of the hover-board from Back to the Future movies and we have all been waiting since we were kids to finally be able to ride one. Let us introduce you to the Hoverdeck! The Hoverdeck is brought to us from a local SoCal company. The Hoverdeck comes in three different specifications and many colors, it can go anywhere from 6 to 12 miles per hour and can run up to 6 hours on one charge. The Lamborghini and Party Rocker come with LED lights so everyone can see you coming down the sidewalk. The Party Rocker also hosts bluetooth speakers to be paired with a smart phone.

Today was the first day for our family to try out the HoverBoard, and we were all excited. My son is a small 3rd grader and I wondered how he would do, but within 5 minutes he had it down. His favorite is what he calls donuts where he just spins in circles. This is the absolute best Christmas gift for any child in your life. As a special offer from now until cyber Monday they are offering HUGE savings! For SoCal Savvy Mom readers you can purchase a brand new Hover Deck for only $350! The normal retail for this product is between $599-799, so when I say huge savings I mean it. For more details on the HoverBoard see below and visit their website to purchase one from now until Monday at the special price of $350 using Promo Code: SAVE250

The Original $599 (limited time only $350)

6.5″ wheel
Samsung Battery, 4.4 AH, 36 V, Lithium-ION
LED lights
Charge time 1-2 Hrs
Run time 2-6 Hrs (depends on weight load and use)
Max Speed 6-8 MPH

The Lamborghini $699 (limited time only $350)

6.5″ wheel
Samsung Battery, 4.4 AH, 36 V, Lithium-ION
LED lights
Charge time 1-2 Hrs
Run time 2-6 Hrs (depends on weight load and use)
Max Speed 8-10 MPH
Comes with Wireless remote & Travel Bag

The Party Rocker $799 (now $699)

Larger frame with 8″ wheels
Samsung Battery, 4.4 AH, 36 V, Lithium-ION
LED Lights that FLASH and CHANGE COLOR
Charge time 1-2 Hrs
Run time 2-6 Hrs (depends on weight load and use)
Max Speed 10-12 MPH
Comes with Wireless remote & Travel Bag
Bluetooth 4.0 Speakers (Pair with Smartphone)

Nov 19
2015

Double Dip on Savings & Amazon Giveaway!

by Nicole Connerley

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.

My 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.

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.

Nov 6
2015

Coaster Holiday Express – Ride with Santa 2015

by Nicole Connerley

The 2016 Holiday Coaster Express information may be found here

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.

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.

Nov 2
2015

iTunes Special Offer & Giveaway

by Nicole Connerley

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.

When 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.