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May 29
2014

The Regal and Edwards Summer Movie Express for 2015 has just been released for the full list of movies and starting dates click here.

Regal has just released the schedule for the Summer Movie Express! The movies are all rated G/PG, and are great for kids of all ages. It is only $1 per person to attend! All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Every week there are two different movies playing for you to choose from. The start date for movie theaters vary so I have listed the start dates below the list of movies. If you live outside of California please click here for a full list.

Click on the city closest to you to see the dates and times in your city.

Theater Name	City	Start Date
Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 & IMAX	Alhambra	June 10, 2014
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX	Aliso Viejo	June 17, 2014
Edwards Anaheim Hills 14	Anaheim Hills	June 17, 2014
Regal Arroyo Grande Stadium 10	Arroyo Grande	June 17, 2014
Regal Auburn Stadium 10	Auburn	June 10, 2014
Edwards Bakersfield Stadium 14	Bakersfield	June 3, 2014
Edwards Brea Stadium West 10	Brea	June 24, 2014
Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & IMAX	Camarillo	June 17, 2014
Edwards Cerritos Stadium 10	Cerritos	June 17, 2014
Regal Corona Crossings Stadium 18 & RPX	Corona	June 3, 2014
Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12	Costa Mesa	June 17, 2014
Regal Davis Stadium 5	Davis	June 17, 2014
Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 & IMAX	Dublin	June 17, 2014
Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14	Eastvale	June 3, 2014
Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15	El Cajon	June 24, 2014
Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX	El Cajon	June 24, 2014
Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX	El Dorado Hills	June 3, 2014
Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX	Escondido	June 17, 2014
Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 & IMAX	Fairfield	June 10, 2014
Regal Foothill Towne Center Stadium 22	Foothill Ranch	June 17, 2014
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX	Fresno	June 17, 2014
Regal Manchester Stadium 16	Fresno	June 17, 2014
Regal Garden Grove Stadium 16	Garden Grove	June 17, 2014
Regal Indio Metro 8	Indio	June 10, 2014
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 IMAX & RPX	Irvine	June 17, 2014
Regal Jackson Cinema 4	Jackson	June 10, 2014
Regal La Habra Stadium 16	La Habra	June 3, 2014
Edwards La Verne Stadium 12	La Verne	June 17, 2014
Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX	Long Beach	June 17, 2014
Regal LA Live Stadium 14	Los Angeles	June 17, 2014
UA Regency 7	Merced	June 10, 2014
Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10	Mission Viejo	June 17, 2014
Regal Modesto Stadium 10	Modesto	June 3, 2014
Regal Oceanside Stadium 16	Oceanside	June 17, 2014
Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 & IMAX	Ontario	May 27, 2014
Regal Placerville Stadium 8	Placerville	June 3, 2014
Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16	Rancho Mirage	June 17, 2014
Regal Riverside Plaza Stadium 16	Riverside	June 17, 2014
Regal Promenade Stadium 13	Rolling Hills Estates	June 17, 2014
UA Olympus Pointe Stadium 12	Roseville	June 3, 2014
Regal Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16	Sacramento	June 10, 2014
UA Arden Fair 6	Sacramento	June 17, 2014
UA Laguna Village 12	Sacramento	June 3, 2014
Regal San Bernardino Stadium 14 & RPX	San Bernardino	May 27, 2014
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX	San Diego	June 24, 2014
Regal San Jacinto Metro 12	San Jacinto	June 17, 2014
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18	San Marcos	June 17, 2014
Edwards Canyon Country Stadium 10	Santa Clarita	June 3, 2014
Regal Santa Cruz 9	Santa Cruz	June 17, 2014
Edwards Santa Maria 10	Santa Maria	June 17, 2014
Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16	Simi Valley	June 3, 2014
Regal Sonora Stadium 10	Sonora	June 10, 2014
Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 & IMAX	South Gate	June 24, 2014
Regal Stockton Holiday Cinema 8	Stockton	June 3, 2014
Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX	Temecula	June 10, 2014
Regal Turlock Stadium 14	Turlock	June 3, 2014
Regal Ukiah Stadium 6	Ukiah	June 10, 2014
Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall 12	Visalia	June 10, 2014
Edwards West Covina Stadium 18	West Covina	June 10, 2014

Click on the city closest to you to see the dates and times in your city. If you live outside of California please click here for a full list.

If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts. A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.

May 28
2014

Carlsbad Concerts in the Park – 2014

by Nicole Connerley

The City of Carlsbad will host free concerts in the park throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad. This is the 29th year of this fun-family event with the City of Carlsbad. NEW this year are the on-site food options, with new vendors with items like hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, barbeque and Fro-Yo! In the past we have always brought our snacks with us but this year maybe we will try out some of the new food options. Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if you would like. Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.

The second concert at each park has fun things for kids to do as well, it is called Art at Jazz. Art At Jazz offers hands-on visual arts activities for younger TGIF Jazz audience members. Instructors and volunteers guide the children as they make works of art in planned activities.

All concerts are 6 to 8 p.m.

Stagecoach Park

3420 Camino de los Coches, 92009 (Get Directions)

June 27 Kelly Rae Band – country
Led by vocalist Kelly Rae performing female country artists from Patsy Cline to Carrie Underwood, the six-piece group has opened for Melissa Etheridge and is the house band at Disney California Adventure.

July 4 Vaud & The Villains – blues and swing
This 19-piece “New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show” presents a bold range of parlor songs, rags and blues, spirituals and Mardi gras classics, with onstage pageantry that brings 1930s New Orleans to life.

Alga Norte Park

6565 Alicante Road, 92009 (Get Directions)

July 11 Mingo Fishtrap – Funk/soul/R&B
Five-time South by Southwest/Austin Music Award winner Mingo Fishtrap mixes punchy horns and deep rhythms with emotive Motown-style soul.

July 18 Susie Hansen Latin Band – Latin/salsa/cumbia
Electric violinist Susie Hansen leads a sizzling, swinging band of all-stars who play traditional salsa, Cuban Charango and Latin-spiced American standards.

Poinsettia Park

6600 Hidden Valley Road, 92011 (Get Directions)

July 25 Liquid Blue – cover dance mix
This San Diego based international act features Grammy winning musicians, a Billboard hit songwriter and a Chinese Idol finalist. It performs the best in top pop dance hits.

Aug. 1 Nikki Hill – rockin’ soul and blues
Nikki Hill’s raw, powerhouse voice with its Stax soul dynamics and her band, The Pirate Crew, deliver an unfiltered energy that makes the dance floor audience believe in rock and roll again.

Aug. 8 Lost Dog Found – swing
This Bay Area band’s combination of jump blues, Americana, swing, rock, and soul blends the best of Ray Charles, Bruno Mars and Brian Setzer.

Calavera Hills Park

2997 Glasgow Drive, 92010 (Get Directions)

Aug. 15 Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – world dance
With Cuban jams, afro-pop and a little salsa, Lemvo and his group Makina Loca create a seamless blend of rhythmic traditions.

Aug. 22 The Mighty Untouchables – cover dance mix
The Mighty Untouchables are a classy septet playing and singing Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Prince, Santana, AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.

The 29th season of TGIF Concerts in the Parks has received generous support from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. Major support for the Opportunity Drawings, which are organized and conducted by the Friends, comes from Alaska Airlines.

Presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office.

May 27
2014

Movies in the Park – June 2014 Schedule

by Nicole Connerley

Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect chance to relax and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars. Arrive early and get a good seat!

All movies start at dusk (approx. 15 minutes after sunset). Movies are subject to change. For more information visit the event website here.

CITY	DATE	MOVIE	LOCATION INFO	RATING

Fallbrook	06/06	Frozen Fallbrook Community Center	Click Here	PG
San Diego	06/07	Angels in the Outfield Standley Recreation Center	Click Here	PG
San Diego	06/07	Frozen Scripps Ranch Community Park	Click Here	PG
Chula Vista	06/07	Frozen Otay Lakes Regional Park	Click Here	PG
Vista	06/07	The Croods Rancho Guajome Adobe	Click Here	PG
National City	06/13	Cars 2 Las Palmas Park	Click Here	G
San Diego	06/13	Despicable Me 2 Presidio Recreation Center	Click Here	PG
San Diego	06/14	Frozen 4S Ranch Sports Park	Click Here	PG
Pine Valley	06/20	Frozen Pine Valley Park	Click Here	PG
San Diego	06/21	Despicable Me 2 Hourglass Community Park	Click Here	PG
San Diego	06/21	Frozen Balboa Park /Morley Field	Click Here	PG
Vista	06/21	Frozen Buena Vista Ball Fields	Click Here	PG
Bonita	06/21	Walking with Dinosaurs Sweetwater Regional Park	Click Here	NR
Spring Valley	06/27	Frozen Spring Valley Park	Click Here	PG
Poway	06/28	Frozen Poway Community Park	Click Here	PG
San Diego	06/28	Monsters University Carmel Valley Community Park	Click Here	G
Vista	06/28	Turbo Rancho Guajome Adobe	Click Here	PG

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May 22
2014

Sun, Surf, Summer & Sunscreen

by Nicole Connerley

Is that summer knocking at our door? Finally SUMMER is almost here! Whole Foods knows we all need to stock up on all our skin care needs before the heat waves hit us! This weekend our local Whole Foods Markets will be having a HUGE sale on products you need.

orion cabo nic Our family is a beach family true and true. Last weekend we spent both Saturday and Sunday at the beach soaking in the beautiful SoCal sun. Of course my son was head to toe (no joke) in Burn Out Kids Sunscreen SPF 30. There are a few reasons I like Burn Out Kids Sunscreen, the first reason is because my son doesn’t put up a big fight every time I try to put it on him. My son also has very sensitive skin and it is not only chemical-free, petroleum-free, PABA-free but it is also hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and non-greasy.
burn out

In the past he has hated putting on any type of sunscreen, but he doesn’t mind Burn Out at all. The reason it works well for our family is because even after a full day at the beach I know my little boy will be completely covered. My husband uses Think Sport SPF 50+ Sunscreen and the number one reason he uses it is because it stays on even during long surf sessions. I worry about him having bad effects from the sun that could harm him, which is why I always remind him to use Think Sport when he goes surfing.

As a woman over 30 (just barely) I take my skin care very seriously. My grandmother was a model her entire life and she always told me use moisturizer, sunscreen, then use moisturizer again. Those are words I live by! Did you know the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that everyone, yes EVERYONE wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protective factor of at least 30. Which is why I use a 30 SPF everyday on my face, as well as my body when in the sun. My favorite sunscreens are any product by Alba Botanica, there is everything from sunscreen to their Very Emollient after-sun care to self-tanners. Why I love Alba Botanica products are because they are water-resistant, paraben free and fragrance free. It is also lightweight and made with sunflower seed oils and aloe vera which soften and moisturize your skin while protecting from the sun.

Stop by your local Whole Foods Market this weekend for major savings on all of your favorite sun care products. To find a Whole Foods Market closest to you click here.

This is a sponsored post, all opinions are completely my own based on my experience with the products mentioned above.

Apr 24
2014

KidsFest San Diego Giveaway

by Nicole Connerley

KidsFest is San Diego’s largest hands-on, creative festival for kids and their families. This year KidsFest San Diego will be held at Liberty Station the weekend of May 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. KidsFest 2014 will transform the NTC Ingram Plaza in Point Loma into a wonderland of play, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination during the weekend-long celebration!

SoCal Savvy Mom has partnered with KidsFest San Diego for a GIVEAWAY for a family 4-pack of ticekts valued at $80. To enter leave a comment on the blog or on SoCal Savvy Mom’s Facebook page. Everyone’s favorite Hullabaloo, the outrageously popular folk, funk and rock band for kids will be performing this year! Don’t miss out on the fun!

Just a few of super fun the activities include: The Messy Zone- Filled with mud, muck and messy fun. Creation Station- See your child’s imagination at work at this make-and-take crafts station. Green Thumb Market presented by Honest Tea & Crown Ace Hardware- A creative space for gardeners. Built It Construction Square- Construct a castle, design a reading nook, or just play and create. Dress Up Alley presented by Fairytale Fashionista- For kids who like to get red-carpet ready. Gumball Alley & Bubble Zone- Where kids can kick, ram and bam hundreds of jumbo “gumballs.” Snack Shack presented by Clif Bar, Pretzel Crisps and Trader Joe’s- For young chefs (healthy treats are included in the price of admission) Shake, Rattle and Roll presented by TakeLessons- For aspiring musicians to make their own take-home instruments. Food Truck Lunch Room- Providing delicious treats for the whole family to enjoy. Raise the Roof- For those who want to have crazy, hands-on, tangled, twisted fun. VIP Stroller Valet- Complimentary parking for all.

Ticket info: Children under 2 are free. Early Bird tickets are now available through April 30. Single tickets are $15 ($20 after May 1) and a Family Four Pack is $45. Tickets can be purchased online at KidsFest San Diego.

Apr 17
2014

Easter Egg Hunts in San Diego Saturday 4/19/14

by Nicole Connerley

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park – Saturday, April 19th, 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 $6 for the Activity card. Which allows you to participate in what is called the “Egg Scramble,” plus 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.

Carmel Mountain Ranch @ Recreation Center – Bring a basket for the egg hunt and stick around for bunny pictures, crafts, jumpers, and some treats! From 10:00 am is tots-2 years. At 10:20 a.m. is 3-5, 10:40 a.m. ages 6-8, 11:00 a.m. ages 9-11, and 11:20 a.m. ages 12 and older. For more information click here.

Encinitas @ The Ecke Sports Park – The City of Encinitas is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt Festival on Saturday, April 19 at Ecke Sports Park (278 Saxony Road, Encinitas) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free event features arts and crafts, a giant inflatable slide, face painting, and of course, 22,000 eggs! The Egg hunt times are as follows; 10:15 – 2 years & under, 10:45 – 3 year-olds, 11:15 – 4 & 5 year-olds, 11:45 – 6 & 7 year-olds, 12:15 – 8 & 9 year-olds. Bring your own basket or bag for eggs. For more information click here.

La Jolla @ La Jolla Recreation Center – From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. join in for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. For children from ages 2 to 12 years old, the egg hunt is free to all. If you want to take a picture with Peter Rabbit there is a small fee which includes face painting, and arts and crafts as well. The cost is only $3 per child, for more information click here.

Linda Vista @ Recreation Center – The annual egg hunt is an event where kids search for that special egg. Participants will be grouped according to their age. All participants will receive a goody bag. Don’t forget to bring you colorful basket or bag. The White Rabbit will be available for photos. Please plan on arriving early. The start time is 10:00 a.m. and the ages are 2 to 12 years. For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Joe Balderrama Park – FREE Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your own basket and get ready to hunt for the “Golden Eggs” worth special prizes! Ages 1 to 12 years of age. Sponsored by the City of Oceanside Neighborhood Services Dept. and Eastside Neighborhood Association.

Oceanside @ Buddy Todd Park – Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for children ages 4 – 11. Sponsored by City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation.

Poway @ Poway Community Park – Don’t miss this year’s Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Living Way Church from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Poway Community Park. Activities will include an egg hunt, inflatable bounce houses and slides, fun zone, games, and a pancake breakfast starting at 8:00 am. $4 fee for the pancake breakfast; all other activities free. For more information, contact Living Way Church at: (858) 486-1441 or email: lwcpoway@aol.com.

San Diego @ Allied Garden Rec Center – The Spring Egg hunt will be tons of fun this year with party jumps, crafts, face painting and refreshments. For $5 you may purchase a wristband which includes jumps, crafts, a hot dog, bag of chips and juice. There are also free contests and games for kids of all ages. The egg hunt is by age beginning at 11:30 a.m and ending at 12:50 p.m. For more information click here.

San Marcos @ Walnut Grove Park – Begining at 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., come and have breakfast with Peter Cottontail at “The Williams Barn” in Walnut Grove Park located off Twin Oaks Valley Road on the corner of Olive and Sycamore in San Marcos. Bring the whole family to enjoy this early morning chow-down of pancakes & sausage prepared by the bunny’s helpers. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $5 adults, $4 youth (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! Come early to have your picture taken with Peter Cottontail and enjoy carnival games and party jumps. Bring a bag or basket for each child. $5 donation per family.

Santee @ Santee Lakes – The Spring Eggstravaganza is all about the eggs! Continuous egg hunts, live entertainment, petting zoo, craft booths and carnival rides are sure to please! This event is brought to you by the Padre Dam Municipal Water District and the City of Santee.

Solana Beach @ La Colonia Park – Located at 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach join in on the Egg Hunt with plastic eggs filled with treats. The Egg Hunt 9s for children 3rd grade and younger only. The Egg Hunt beings at 10:30 and at 10:45 a.m. to noon there will be games and refreshments. For more information click here.

Vista @ Brengle Terrace Park – Join in for the annual Brengle Terrace Park Egg Hunt from 9:00 am to 12 noon at Brengle Terrace Park, located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive.