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Mar 30
2012

GIVEAWAY – Xtend Barre!

by Nicole Hughes

Xtend Barre is offering an one-month unlimited class pack to one of SoCal Savvy Mom’s readers! The cost for a single class at Xtend Barre is $23, and the value of 1 month unlimited class pack is $230! This HOT giveaway begins Friday, March 30th and will close on Friday, April 6th. It is very easy to enter just click here!

Dream of a dancer’s body? The Xtend Barre Workout is the premier ballet barre workout and the results are amazing! Xtend Barre has two convenient locations in San Diego, one in Carmel Valley and the other close to my house in Carlsbad. I loved walking in to the Xtend Barre studio, it is beautiful and nothing like entering the gym. The studio provides mats, medicine balls and weights for the classes; all you need to bring is yourself and a pair of socks. If you would like to try out a class the first one is free! Please sign up for a free trial class, your body will thank you. To register for your free class and the location and class times click here. Also don’t forget to ‘Like’ Xtend Barre on Facebook for monthly specials and fun events.

To enter the SoCal Savvy Mom – Xtend Barre Giveaway click here, and good luck!

Mar 29
2012

Fun Things to do this weekend in San Diego – March

by Nicole Hughes

Saturday, March 31

Bunny Palooza @ San Elijo Hills – The San Elijo Hills Community Association is having its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st. This year’s event will include an Egg Hunt for children 10 years and under. The BUNNY PALOOZA will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until 12:00 p.m. The Egg Hunt at 10:30AM sharp, you will not want to miss the BunnyPalooza!

Valley Center Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Bates Nut Farm – The Valley Center Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 31st from 10:00 a.m. until noon. There will be lots of eggs, crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This event is sponsored by 2 local Valley Center families. For more information visit Bates Nut Farm website here.

Spring Egg Hunt @ Allied Garden Rec. Center located at 5155 Gerrenbrier Avenue, San Diego, 92120 – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on March 31st from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be face painting, jump houses, crafts and refreshments will be available. The Egg Hunt is split into age groups as follows: 3 years and Under 11:30 a.m., 4 – 6 years 11:50 a.m., SURPRISE PERFORMANCE 12:10 p.m., 7 – 9 years 12:30 p.m., 10 – 12 years 12:50 p.m., and 13 years and Up 1:10 p.m. For more information click here.

The Great Egg Hunt in South Bay @ Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Rec. Center – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Great Egg Hunt is for children 10 years and younger and there is a special treat for each age division. Children should keep a look out for that “Special Egg” and don’t forget to bring your own basket. For more information on this free event click here.

Spring Egg Hunt @ Torrey Hills located at Skyline Rec. Center – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The egg hunt is for children ages 2 to 12, there is no charge for this event. For more information click here.

Easter Egg Hunt @ South Clairemont Recreation Center located at 3605 Clairemont Drive, San Diego 92117. This fun and free event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt @ The Tecolote Recreation Center located at 4675 Tecolote Road, San Diego, 92110. This fun and also free even will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 1

Swing into Spring Festival @ San Marcos on Via Vera Cruz between Grand Ave. and San Marcos Blvd. This one day event draws thousands of festival goers each year, and is filled with fun for the whole family! Attendees will get to experience delicious foods and deserts, live entertainment, kiddie & carnival rides, arts & crafts, and much more! For more information on this free family event click here.

Kids Day @ The Flower Fields – Come out and see the beautiful flowers and enjoy Kid’s Day at The Flower Fields, a day full of fun activities for kids like arts and crafts, face painting and Ronald McDonald! There’s also a sweet pea maze, Santa’s playground and live music! The kids will not want to miss the fairies, gnomes, and princesses! The fairy parade will be at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, put on by the Animal Cracker Conspiracy. Don’t miss this great day full of fun for kids! For more information click here.

Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast in Vista @ Vista Optimist Club – The Egg Hunt and Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held on April 1st from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tickets are available for $5 and include breakfast and all activities for children ages 11 and younger. There will be games, prizes, pictures with the Easter bunny and the egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs! Fore more information on this event visit The City of Visit website here.

Spring EGGucation @ San Elijo Lagoon – Crack open clues to the secret lives of egg-laying animals in San Elijo Lagoon, through special events, arts and crafts, and nature hikes for all ages. This is a different spin on the traditional egg hunt, where kids will get an up-close look at all kinds of critters that hatch from eggs. Families will be treated to an egg find, eggs-citing crafts, and a Trivia Hunt around the Nature Center Loop Trail. For more information click here.

Mar 29
2012

Easter Egg Hunt Guide – San Diego 2012

by Nicole Hughes

Please see below for a full list of Easter Egg Hunt location and times throughout San Diego. For the full list of Egg Hunt locations in North San Diego County click here.

Ocean Beach @ Robb Athletic Field & OB Recreation Center – 37th Annual Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday April 7th beginning at 10:00 a.m and running until 11:30 a.m. There will be six different egg hunts separated by age, they ask you please bring your own basket. Robb Athletic Field is located at 2525 Bacon St., San Diego, CA, 92107.

Clairemont Area – There are 4 different Easter Egg Hunt locations for Clairemont with different times and dates. On Saturday, March 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at South Clairemont Rec. Center @ 3605 Clairemont Drive, San Diego 92117. Also on Saturday, March 31st from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Tecolote Rec. Center located @ 4675 Tecolote Road, San Diego, 92110. Friday April 6th from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Cadman Rec. Center located @ 4280 Avati Drive, San Diego, 92117. Saturday April 7th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at north Clairemont Rec. Center located @ 4421 Bannock Avenue, San Diego, 92117. For more information click here.

Rancho Penasquitos Area – Saturday April 7th at 10:00 a.m. sharp the Egg Hunt will begin at all 4 locations. Please bring your own basket and if possible walk to the nearest park to enjoy fun crafts and the egg hunt. The locations are as follows: South Village Park @ 14756 Via Azul, Ridgewood Park @12604 La Tortola, Penasquitos Creek Park @ 8021 Park Village Road, and Rolling Hills Park @ 11082 Carlota Drive. For more information click here.

Allied Garden Rec. Center @ 5155 Gerrenbrier Avenue, San Diego, 92120 – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on March 31st from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be face painting, jump houses, crafts and refreshments will be available. The Egg Hunt is split into age groups as follows: 3 years and Under 11:30 a.m., 4 – 6 years 11:50 a.m., SURPRISE PERFORMANCE 12:10 p.m., 7 – 9 years 12:30 p.m., 10 – 12 years 12:50 p.m., and 13 years and Up 1:10 p.m. For more information click here.

La Jolla @ The La Jolla Rec. Center – The annual Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 7th. For more information on the La Jolla Spring Egg Hunt click here.

Santee @ Santee Lakes – The Spring Eggstravaganza will be held Saturday, April 7th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, bunny photos, carnival rides, inflatable jump houses, and a continuous egg hunt for children ages 8 and younger. There is a $5 charge for parking and the activity and ride tickets are $0.50 each, only cash is accepted. For more information call 619-258-4100 ext. 201.

Willie Henderson Sports Complex @ 1035 South 45th Street, San Diego – The Twilight Egg Hunt will be held on Thursday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m. sharp! Bring your baskets to fill with prizes, candy and of course Easter Eggs! The egg hunt is for children ages 3 to 12, for more information on this free event click here.

South Bay @ Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Rec. Center – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Great Egg Hunt is for children 10 years and younger and there is a special treat for each age division. Children should keep a look out for that “Special Egg” and don’t forget to bring your own basket. For more information on this free event click here.

Torrey Hills @ Skyline Rec. Center – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The egg hunt is for children ages 2 to 12, there is no charge for this event. For more information click here.

Stanley Park & Rec. Center @ 3585 Governor Drive, San Diego – The Spring Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.! Children will be divided by age groups so arrive at least 15 minutes before 10:00 a.m. There will be face painting, egg decorating, arts & crafts, inflatable jumpers and more. For more information click here.

Rancho Bernardo @ The Glassman Rec. Center – The Spring Fling Egg Hunt will be held on Friday, April 6th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Egg Hunt starts at 11:15 a.m. for children ages 2 through 12 years. For more information click here.

GIVEAWAY – Go here to win a free children’s gymnastics party!

Mar 28
2012

Legoland on Plum District!

by Nicole Hughes

As most of you already know we love Legoland and visit as often as we can, which is why I wanted to share this incredible offer from Plum District with you. This is a perfect getaway for families because you will be staying at the Grand Pacific Palisades Hotel which is located right next to Legoland! The Grand Pacific Palisades Hotel is great for kids and adults. The kids will love being next to Legoland, the incredible pools, and the play areas at the hotel. The parents will be able to enjoy a glass of wine with an ocean view! The deal is for a 2-night stay at the Grand Pacific Palisades Hotel and 2 park hopper tickets to Legoland California. The deal is valued at over $600 and Plum District is offering this great deal for only $359! The tickets may be used at entrance to Legoland, Legoland Water park, and Sea Life Aquarium. For more information and the nitty gritty click here.

Mar 27
2012

Free Museum Tuesday

by Nicole Hughes

Free Museum Tuesday is back! Here is the list of all museums that are free on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Enjoy!

California Surf Museum (Oceanside)

Museums in Balboa Park

San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Hall of Champions (Sports)
House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

Mar 26
2012

Easter Egg Hunt Guide 2012 – North San Diego County

by Nicole Hughes

The list for Easter Egg Hunts for 2014 may be found here, enjoy!

The list for Easter Egg Hunts for 2013 can be found here, enjoy!

Please see below for the full list of Easter Egg Hunts listed for North San Diego County for 2012. The list for the rest of San Diego and Southern California will be up later this week, enjoy!

Solana Beach @ La Colonia Community Park – The Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt will be held on April 7th from 10:30 am until noon, this is a FREE event. The specified ages are 3rd grade and younger, don’t forget to bring a basket to load up with treat filled plastic eggs. For more information visit the event website here.

Encinitas @ Ecke Sports Park – The Annual Easter Egg Hunt Festival & Summer Programs Preview will be held on April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and is a FREE event. There will be jump houses, face painting, crafts, prizes, and over 20,000 eggs! The Egg Hunt times are specific to age: 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. For more information visit the City of Encinitas website here.

Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park – EGGStravaganza Spring Festival will be held on April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to participate in the “egg scramble” you must purchase an activity card ($5) also included is crafts, fun zone, food, beverages and more. For more information visit the City of Carlsbad website here.

Oceanside @ Buddy Todd Park – The Annual City of Oceanside Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 7th from 10:00 a.m. and is a FREE event. The specific age ranges for children are from 3-11, there will be lots of candy, prizes, Bob the Bunny, and more. For more information visit The City of Oceanside website here.

Vista @ Vista Optimist Club – The Egg Hunt and Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held on April 1st from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tickets are available for $5 and include breakfast and all activities for children ages 11 and younger. There will be games, prizes, pictures with the Easter bunny and the egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs! Fore more information on this event visit The City of Visit website here.

Vista @ Brengle Terrace Park – The Brengle Terrace Park Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 7th from 9:00 a.m. until noon for ages 3-10. The Pride of Visia Lions Club is sponsoring this event and plans to bring you lots of candy, balloons, face-painting and the Easter Egg Hunt. For more information visit The City of Vista website here.

San Marcos @ Walnut Grove Park – The San Marcos Breakfast & Egg Hunt will be held on April 7th from 8:00 a.m. until noon with the egg hunt starting at 10:15 a.m. The ages are from toddlers through 5th grade, the cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $4 for children. The Egg Hunt and carnival is a suggested donation of $5 per family. There will be free craft projects, carnival games, party jumps, and you can even have your picture taken with Peter Cottontail! For more information visit the event website here.

San Elijo Hills – The San Elijo Hills Community Association is having its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st. This year’s event will include an Egg Hunt for children 10 years and under. The BUNNYPALOOZA will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until 12:00 p.m. The Egg Hunt at 10:30AM sharp, you will not want to miss the BunnyPalooza!

Fallbrook @ The Fallbrook Community Center – The Fallbrook Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt will be held on April 7th starting at 7:30 a.m. with the egg hunt beginning at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served by firefighters and is $4 for adults and $2 for children. There will be games for the kids and the egg hunt is arranged by age group. For more information visit the event website here.

Valley Center @ Bates Nut Farm – The Valley Center Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 31st from 10:00 a.m. until noon. There will be lots of eggs, crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This event is sponsored by 2 local Valley Center families. For more information visit Bates Nut Farm website here.

GIVEAWAY – Go here to enter to win a children’s gymnastics party in San Diego!