Holiday Gift Ideas | SoCal Savvy Mom

Dec 21
2014

See’s Candies Giveaway!

It is 4 days away from Christmas, are you done shopping yet? I am very slowly getting there, but still have some people I need to buy for. I know my parents will always love a box of See’s Candies nuts and chews, it is their favorite candy of all time. If I had to list every one’s favorite See’s Candy it may take all day!

Because it is the holiday season See’s has some great seasonal packages for any children who love candy, but really what child doesn’t like candy? All of the items below are very reasonably priced gifts for little ones ranging from $5-7 per item. Also perfect for a teacher gift, mailman, or for your neighbors.

We are happy to announce we are teaming up with See’s Candies to giveaway a gift card before Christmas! To enter simply leave a comment on the blog post about which is your favorite See’s Candy, I know it is hard to choose. Good luck, and Merry Christmas!

Dec 21
2014

Adorable last minute Christmas gift ideas

by Lauren Moisant

We are on the count down at our house, 4 more days until Christmas! Scrambling around for a last-minute christmas gift? Can’t figure out what to give grandma who has everything? This gift is easy, inexpensive and oh so adorable! Only items needed are :

Materials:
Inexpensive plate (try the dollar store)

Enamel paint

Rubbing alcohol

Cute little feet (sorry your can’t borrow my sons)

Simply clean the plate with rubbing alcohol to get any dirt and oils off.
Paint cute little feet and press on plate. Paint words and any other design you like.
Put in cold oven and turn on to 250 degrees. Set timer for 3 hours.
Turn oven off and let plate cool in oven.
Wrap it up, and watch in delight as they open it!

At the end you will have an adorable gift! Merry Christmas!

Dec 17
2014

Shop local this Christmas with Moxxie Skincare

by Robyn Lass

Christmas is coming! We wanted to make sure you had this awesome Southern California company called Moxxie on your radar this season! I loved the inspirational name and thought the idea of natural, handcrafted skincare was worth exploring.

Something I’ve found in the past is all-natural products smell great but they can tend to dissolve quickly or crumble after just a few uses. I realize it’s because they are made without all the bad-for-you-chemicals and gunk, but it’s still annoying when after two washes your soap disintegrates.

Aside from just smelling good, the products I tried, Lotsa Lavender + Oatmeal bar soap and the Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes held up nicely and made my skin feel soft. Even my son liked the “bumby soap,” which is what he called the oatmeal chunks in the Lotsa Lavendar bar.

If you’re interested in trying something new for yourself or a gift for a loved one, check out their website at moxxiesoap.com. (Remember to add the word “soap” to the URL, otherwise you’ll end up in the completely wrong place!). Merry Christmas!

Dec 12
2014

iTunes GC at 15% off + $250 iTunes Giveaway!

by Nicole Connerley

Happy Holidays! Christmas is only 13 days away, let that sink in thirteen days! Another mom in my workout class told me last week she was completely done with Christmas shopping. I just looked at her like she was from another planet, did I mention she has a new-born baby too? Okay super-mom powers aside Christmas is right around the corner and iTunes gift cards are the perfect gift for anyone!

Last year my mother bought my son a $50 iTunes gift card thinking this will last him a while. My child went through that gift card so fast it was kind of scary. I am almost positive he will be asking for another iTunes giftcard this year for Christmas as well.

Safeway has a special offer right now purchase $30 or more- up to $500 in iTunes variable value gift cards AND get %15 off your purchase immediately! In order to receive this offer you must use your Safeway club card when you make your purchase. This is an in-store promotion only, be sure to see the store for details

What an easy way to load up on gift cards and get 15% back for yourself. Hurry though, this offer ends soon.

Remember, this offer is in Safeway stores only, but if you’re not near a Safeway store browse GiftCardMall online and shop for hundreds of gift cards! This offer is valid now through December 23, 2014 so hurry and get yours now!

How much would you love $250 in iTunes gift cards? For yourself or for a family or friend for the holidays? We are offering a iTunes gift card giveaway. The giveaway will run from now until December 20, 2014, and the winner will be contacted within 48 hours at the end of the contest. Click here to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway for $250 in iTunes giftcards.

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

Dec 9
2014

Christmas in the Valley at Bate’s Nut Farm

by Nicole Connerley

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.

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.

Nov 26
2014

Welcome to San Diego Class Pass

by Nicole Connerley

I love working out and I love a studio that changes it up. Otherwise you know exactly what comes next and your body is not changing or improving as it could be. This is the reason I’m in LOVE with ClassPass! It is an alternative to a gym membership, with ClassPass, you get access to the best boutique fitness classes in San Diego. There are over 1,000 classes available to ClassPass members, including cycling, pilates, yoga, strength training, dance, martial arts, and more.

Most studios will cost over $100 for unlimited classes, but the classes are generally the same. With ClassPass you may try a new class everyday of the month. For $99 a month, ClassPass members get unlimited classes to use at studios in the ClassPass network. While a member can take as many classes per month as they’d like, they can only visit the same studio 3 times per monthly membership cycle.

Each ClassPass cycle is one month in length, and will automatically renew on the same day each month. For example, if you buy your ClassPass on April 5, your subscription will renew on May 5. Once your new month starts, you’ll be able to keep taking your favorite classes (and also exploring new venues!) ClassPass does NOT require an annual/long-term commitment. Another great option from ClassPass is that if you are visiting another city you make take classes there! The cities it is currently in are Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Diego and Portland. To see the full list of studios in your city just click the city name above.

There are some spectacular studios like my personal favorite BodyRok in Carlsbad, as well as Club Pilates (5 locations), Studio Barre (3 locations), Yoga Six (all 4 locations), Bird Rock Yoga, CORE 40 (3 locations) and many many more. For the full list of participating locations in San Diego click here.