Apr 13
2013

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are absolutely beautiful right now, we visited yesterday and my mother in law said there are no words to describe how beautiful it really is. There are fun things for kids to do like the Sweet Pea Maze, which my mother-in-law and I got lost in but my son found his way out within a minute. There is also a coupon available for $2 off your visit per person the coupon is valid now through May 12th. You do not have to print this out I just showed it to them off my phone and they accepted it. Enjoy!

Apr 5
2013

Wave Waterpark in Vista 52% off Summer Camp!

by Nicole Connerley

The Wave Waterpark in Vista is offering summer camps all summer long and right now they are offering these camps at 52% off! The camps begin on June 10th and run through August 16. The camps begin at 8:00 am and run until 2:30 pm, there is an offer to extend the end time to 4 pm if needed. There are four different types of camps for the children to choose from including aqua camp, water sports camp, jr. lifeguards, and counselor-in-training camp. The camp is for children ages 7 to 15 and are required to be able to swim the length of the pool by themselves, if they can not swim the distance of the pool they have to wear a life jacket. I think I’d be more comfortable with my son wearing a life jacket because he will just be turning 7.

The camp is $60 for a full week, see below for the dates currently offered. For more information or to purchase this deal click here.

camp schedules

June 10 to 14
June 17 to 21
June 24 to 28
July 1 to 5
July 8 to 12
July 15 to 19
July 22 to 26
July 29 to Aug 2
August 5 to 9
Aug 12 to 16

Apr 2
2013

Two 5×7 Prints only 50cents @ Rite Aid

by Nicole Connerley

This is so perfect as I happen to have a family photo from Easter I wanted to print so I thought I would share this deal with all of you! The regular price for a 5×7 print at Rite Aid is $1.98 each so this is pretty great savings. I ordered 4 and my total price was only $2.00 with a savings of $5.96. You can use promo code 50cents or 5×750, the code will work for more than two as you see below, you can even pick up your prints today! I ordered 4 so I can give a copy to each of my brothers and my parents and keep one for myself as well. To order prints click here.

Category	Details	Quantity	Price
Prints	5×7 Print	4	$7.96

Your Pickup Date: 04/02/2013

Promotional Discount	$5.96
Total Charge	$2.00

Mar 29
2013

Easter Egg Hunts March 30 & 31

by Nicole Connerley

Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park – Saturday, March 30th, the annual EGGStravaganza Spring Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Park. Please note this is not a free event, the cost is $5 for the Activity card which allows you to participate in what they call the “Egg Scramble,” but there are tons of fun things for the kids to do in the Fun Zone with bounce houses, a giant slide, obstacle courses and a chance to “soak the bunny.” The kids will collect eggs in the ongoing “Egg Scramble” activity between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children race to collect assorted eggs on the baseball fields. This activity sends groups of approximately 20 children of similar age into the out field to collect as many eggs as they can. For more information click here.

Encinitas @ Ecke Sports Park – Saturday, March 30, the City of Encinitas Easter Egg Hunt Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ecke Sports Park, located at 278 Saxony Rd. This free event features arts and crafts, entertainment, prizes, jump houses, face painting, pictures with the bunny (for a fee) and over 24,000 eggs! Egg hunt times are as follows: 10:15 – 2 years and under, 10:45 – 3 year olds, 11:15 – 4 & 5 year olds, 11:45 – 6 & 7 year olds, 12:15 – 8 & 9 year olds. For more information, please call (760) 633-2740.

Mission Bay @ Mission Bay High School Football Field – Saturday, March 30th, the first annual Easter Egg hunt will be held at Mission Bay High School, the fun begins at 11 a.m. There will be over 10,000 eggs filled with toys and candy, there will also be giveaways and raffle prizes. For more information on this Easter Egg hunt click here.

Oceanside @ Joe Balderrama Park – Saturday, March 30th the annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 9:30 am to 10 am for children ages 3-12. For more information click here. This event is sponsored by The City of Oceanside Neighborhood Services department and Eastside United Community Action. More information may be found here.

Oceanside @ Buddy Todd Park – Saturday, March 30th, the annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Children may visit with the Easter bunny and search for the golden eggs worth prizes! For more information click here.

San Marcos @ Walnut Grove Park – Saturday, March 30th from 8 am – 10 am stop by to have breakfast with Peter Cottontail at the Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park. The whole family will enjoy this early morning chow-down of pancakes and sausage, tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for children. ****The Holiday Egg Hunt will begin at 10:15 am toddlers through 5th graders are invited to the community “Holiday Egg Hunt” where eggs with prizes will be well hidden by the bunny! There is a $5 donation per family.

Santee @ Santee Lakes – Saturday, March 30th from 9 am to 3 pm the Eggstravaganza will take, the egg hunt is for children 8 and younger, there is no fee for the egg hunt however there is a $5 parking fee. This is more than just an egg hunt, there will be carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatable bounce houses and more. For more information click here.

Solana Beach @ La Colonia Park – Saturday March 30th at 10 am the 24th Annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place for children 9 years old and younger. THere are ofther fun activities for the children as well and don’t forget a photo with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy complimentary drinks, cookies and popcorn, for more information click here.

Mar 8
2013

Easter Egg Hunt Guide 2013

by Nicole Hughes

See below for the full Easter Egg Hunt Guide 2013

Believe it or not Easter is right around the corner and readers have already started asking where they can take their children for a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Please see below the first guide for 2013, more to come!

Cardiff @ San Elijo Lagoon – The San Elijo Spring Eggucation is on Saturday & Sunday March 23-24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an egg hunt, themed crafts, face painting and much more for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park – The annual EGGStravaganza Spring Festival will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Park. Please note this is not a free event, the cost is $5 for the Activity card which allows you to participate in what they call the “Egg Scramble,” but there are tons of fun things for the kids to do in the Fun Zone with bounce houses, a giant slide, obstacle courses and a chance to “soak the bunny.” The kids will collect eggs in the ongoing “Egg Scramble” activity between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children race to collect assorted eggs on the baseball fields. This activity sends groups of approximately 20 children of similar age into the out field to collect as many eggs as they can. For more information click here.

Encinitas @ Ecke Sports Park – The City of Encinitas Easter Egg Hunt Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ecke Sports Park, located at 278 Saxony Rd. This free event features arts and crafts, entertainment, prizes, jump houses, face painting, pictures with the bunny (for a fee) and over 24,000 eggs! Egg hunt times are as follows: 10:15 – 2 years and under, 10:45 – 3 year olds, 11:15 – 4 & 5 year olds, 11:45 – 6 & 7 year olds, 12:15 – 8 & 9 year olds. For more information, please call (760) 633-2740.

Escondido @ Bates Nut Farm – Celebrate Easter with an old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt! There will be separate divisions for different age groups, so every child will have a chance to find an egg with candy or a toy inside, the fun begins at 10 a.m.. Pony rides and other family friendly activities are scheduled, so plan to spend the day at Bates Nut Farm, for more information click here.

Fallbrook @ La Palomoa School – Saturday March, 23 there the Fallbrook Community Center is hosting the Spring Egg Hunt, the hunt for children ages 5-11 begins at 10:30 a.m. There are prizes and games for children 2-4 and lots of fun activities. For more information click here.

Mission Bay @ Mission Bay High School Football Field – This is the first year for this Easter Egg hunt at Mission Bay H.S. the fun begins at 11 a.m. on March 30th. There will be over 10,000 eggs filled with toys and candy, there will also be giveaways and raffle prizes. For more information on this Easter Egg hunt click here.

Oceanside @ Buddy Todd Park – The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 30th beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Children may visit with the Easter bunny and search for the golden eggs worth prizes! For more information click here.

San Diego @ Kroc Center Recreation Field – Easter EGGstravaganza is on March 30th at 1 p.m., there will be an easter egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs! Visit with the Easter Bunny or bounce on over to the bounce houses, there is plenty to do including crafts, music, games and new this year a toddler zone! For more information click here.

San Marcos @ Walnut Grove Park – Come and have breakfast with Peter Cottentail at “The Williams Barn” in Walnut Grove Park Saturday, March 30 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. $5 for adults $4 for children 10 & under. Immediately following the breakfast at 10:15 AM, toddlers through 5th graders are invited to the community “Holiday Egg Hunt” where eggs with prizes will be well hidden by the bunny himself! Arrive early to have your picture taken with Peter Cottontail and enjoy carnival games and party jumps. $5 donation per family is requested, for more information click here.

Vista @ Brengle Terrace Park – The annual Easter Egg Hut at Brengle Terrace is not one to be missed! The Egg hunt is on Saturday, March 30th from 9 a.m. to noon. There are tons of games, prizes and more to enjoy, for more information click here.

Vista @ Vista Optimist Club – Sunday, March 24th from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. stop by for an Egg Hunt and pancake and sausage breakfast. There are contests and prizes including a bonnet contest. The Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. and there will be more than 10,000 eggs, the hunt is for children 11 and younger. Tickets: $5 (includes breakfast, games and pictures with the Easter bunny) for more information e-mail marycdraves@cox.net.

Feb 21
2013

Baby Shower Ideas

by Nicole Hughes

Last spring I hosted two separate baby showers for two of my great girlfriends. I wanted them to look amazing without spending a ton of money. Most of the items I used for decorating I purchased from the dollar store, like the hanging lanterns, and other hanging decorations.

A great idea that is always a big hit is a clothesline with baby clothes on it. This will also double as an extra baby clothes (and your gift) to the new mama. These clothes can be simple, dresses, bibs, onesies, or anything that you think is cute. If you plan enough ahead of time you can pick most of these items up off of the sale rack. Always remember how old the baby will be when buying clothes, don’t buy a 6-month summer outfit if the baby will be 6-months old in December.

Use items that you already have like placements. We have outside placements that happened to match perfectly with the theme. Fresh flowers, especially bright ones add so such much to a table. I usually purchase flowers from Trader Joe’s the day of the party or day before, there is always a great selection and at a great price.

Everyone loves a cute party favor…right? I go back and forth on party favors to tell you the truth. When it is something most people are going to throw away as soon as the leave the party I just figure what was the point? However when you can snag cute favors at a great price I’m all for it! For this baby shower I gave all the guests flip-flops, and it was a big hit. The hard part was trying to figure out everyone’s sizes but I actually did pretty well, everyone went home with pair in their size. The flip-flops I gave away were from Old Navy, normally priced at I think $3.99 a pair. Old Navy had a sale and the flip-flops were only $0.99 a pair! It was a great deal and something I knew everyone would use since we live in Southern California. I added a little ribbon and a cute little rubber ducky and I was done with the favors!