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Fun Winter Kids Camps!

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It is almost here… the day the kids are out of school for two weeks.  Whether you are a working mother seeking child care or a stay at home mom trying to stay sane, winter camps really are the way to go.   Everyone is a little stressed out around the holidays so why not make life a little easier on yourself and more fun for the kids by sending them to KinderCareWinter Camps!   Have the kids join for the whole camp, or drop in for as many days as you’d like.  The KinderCare Winter Camp is held the last 2 weeks of the year, December 19th – 23rd, and December 27th – 30th.

Kids will explore the science of chemical reactions, with educational and hands-on themed activities, including “Bubble Trouble,” “Volcano Blast,” “Helicopter Propellers,” and “Balloon Rockets.”  KinderCare is so awesome they also are sharing some fun science activities to do with kids at home!  For more detailed information see the list below for age-specific activities planned for the Winter Camps.

To enroll in a KinderCare Winter Camp or for more information visit the website here.

Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten

  • Radical Reactions:
    What makes a bubble stay round? Why do some objects sink and others float? These are just a few of the things children will investigate during Week One of Winter Camp. Children will also have opportunities to explore different types of chemical reactions by making and manipulating Slime and creating their own “volcanic eruptions.” They will also experiment with different materials to learn about properties of matter, including surface tension and absorption.
  • Wright Flight:
    Most children are fascinated by flight – whether it involves birds, planes, or kites. During Week Two of Winter Camp, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners will learn about elements of flight through hands-on activities involving wind, air pressure, and propeller power as they explore kites, paper airplanes, and even space rockets.

School Age

  • Radical Reactions:
    During Week One of Winter Camp, children will explore the fizz, whoosh, and pop of chemical reactions through fun and educational, hands-on lessons and experiments such as “Fizz Rockets,” Bubbleology,” “Super Slurpers,” and Racing Slime.”
  • Wright Flight:
    The sky’s the limit in Week Two of Winter Camp, as children follow in the footsteps of the Wright brothers while learning about the science of flight. Lessons and activities include building kites and gliders, launching mini rockets, experimenting with mini propellers, and many more!

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HUGE Surf/Skate/Snow Sale up to 60% off!

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Alli Shop is having a HUGE holiday sale at their warehouse in Carlsbad.  The sale starts today and will run until Sunday evening.  This sale is huge and these items are not last season!  It is everything they have received within the last few months, new product from Volcom, RVCA, D.C., Fox, Signal Snowboards, ThirtyTwo, and Etnies to name a few.  Sale prices include 2 pairs of shoes for $60, 3 t-shirts for $25, 2 hoodies for $50, and 2 pairs of jeans for $60.  Don’t forget they also have skateboards, snowboards, dvd’s and much more!  This is the perfect place to pick up some Christmas presents!

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SD Mom’s Night Out… Yes Please!!!

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It seems like sometimes (okay most times) the word mother and wife come before me time.  Me time?  What is that?  Something I somewhat remember fondly from my 2o’s.  Having me time is not a bad thing, it actually makes us better moms and wives.  Which is why I was so excited to hear about SD Mom’s Night Out!  They plan fun events and all you have to do is show up and have a night off with your girlfriends.  Do you like wine?  What about cheese?  Did I mention the decadent chocolates and cakes?  Please join me and other local moms this Thursday at Blended Industries on Prospect in La Jolla.  Bring a unwraped toy for the toy drive and you will be entered to win some fabulous prizes!  For more information on SD Mom’s Night out visit their website here.  Hope to see you and some of your girlfriends on Thursday!

Fun Holiday Events this Weekend – Dec. 2012

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There are so many holiday events going on this weekend in So Cal, see the list below for family fun!

  • Friday, December 2
  • Annual Holiday Festival at the Hotel del Coronado –  Santa arrives by ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing at 3:20 p.m.  There will also be a parade, and Santa lights the 75-foot Christmas tree with the community band playing holiday music. The evening finishes with fireworks over Glorietta Bay.  For more information visit the event website here.
  • Temecula’s Santa Electric Light Parade – The city of Temecula will host the 19th annual nighttime parade in Old Town from 7 – 9 p.m. beginning at Moreno Road and ending at Santiago Road for more information call 951-694-6480.
  • San Diego Holiday Art Festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds –  Start Christmas shopping this weekend with fun and unique gifts from over 200 of America’s best crafts people and fine artists. There is also entertainment including circus acts, bands, magicians and strolling carolers. Watch fabulous demonstrations including hot-furnace glass blowing, what kid doesn’t want to see that!  The cost for adults is $8, kids 12 and under are free.  For more information visit the event website here.
  • December Nights in Balboa Park – We used to go to this when I was younger and I loved it!   Enjoy food, music and entertainment from around the world and from 5-9 p.m. all museums open their doors for free!  This is San Diego’s largest FREE community festival.  For more information visit the event website here.
  • Saturday, December 3
  • Encinitas Holiday Parade along Coast Hwy 101 – This is a fun event, I remember being apart of it when I was little, it is now in its 25th year!  At 5 p.m. there is a tree lighting in the Lumberyard near the Starbucks, the Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.  There is a free shuttle service is offered near the I-5, for more information on this event visit the event website here.
  • Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland in Escondido – Fun event with real snow!  From 4 – 8 p.m. come and enjoy free art activities, costumed entertainers and free treats at this free family friendly event.  For more information visit event website here.
  • Vista Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. Saturday – The Vista annual parade this year is “Friends, Family and Fun!”  The parade will feature floats, bands, equestrians, international foods, Kids Land, arts and crafts, music and more. Stop by Krikorian’s Winter Wonderland festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, children can play in five tons of snow and take pictures with Santa. For more information on this event call 760-414-9391.
  • Sunday, December 4
  • La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival – The fun begins at 2 pm Sunday December 4th on Girard Avenue, this event attracts more than 20,000 attendees, go early and remember there will be tons of traffic.  For more information on this event visit the event website here.
  • San Marcos Holiday Parade –  The parade begins at Palomar College, traveling down to Comet Drive, then west on Mission Road to the San Marcos Civic Center.  The annual Santa’s Magical Village celebration will take place from 3 to 8 p.m.  Santa lights the holiday tree at 5:30 p.m.  For more information on this event visit the event website here.


Buca di Beppo special offers!

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Updated: March 2015 – The most recent Buca de Beppo offer is 4 for $40, see below for details or visit the website here for more special offers from Buca.

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Do not forget to sign up for the e-club for a free pasta on your next visit and $20 on your birthday here.

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Buca di Beppo has tons of amazing offers they will e-mail you when you sign up for their e-club.  Usually it is about on e-mail or two coupons a week which range from a discount, $10-15 off or even a free pizza or pasta dish.  The below coupon has expired.

To receive e mails from Buca with great coupons like these sign up for the Buca e-club here.  Happy Holidays!

Legoland 69% off!

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We love love love Legoland, we are planning on going tonight for the annual Christmas tree lighting.  There is an astounding deal right now for only $50 you will receive two visits to Legoland California (may also be used at Sealife Aquarium)  There are a few restrictions however it is very worth it!  I have never seen Legoland on any daily deal site!  To purchase this deal or for more information click here!  Happy Cyber Monday!

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