Bridal Shower Ideas

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As most of you already know I love hosting parties, I’m already planning my son’s summer birthday party!  Because I only have a little boy I love to throw showers bridal or baby where I can use as much pink as I want.  Like almost everyone else I try to do everything on a budget, for tips on some of the ways I was able to save see below.  The pictures are from a bridal shower I hosted for one of my best friends Renee’.

I purchased the puffs from Michael’s they are from the Martha Stewart wedding collection.  There are 6 in a package and it was around $20, only $10 after my 50% off Michael’s coupon.  The tulle was left over from a craft I had done months before.

On the back of the chairs I used oriental lanterns tied with pink tulle, I purchased these from Party City for $6.99.  The white wedding bells I purchased from the dollar store, each package had 6 inside.

The above picture is of my beautiful friend Renee’ and her beautiful mother, we had such a great time at her bridal shower.  I just need to wait for another friend to get married so I can throw another bridal shower!

Free Museum Tuesday

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Fun Things to Do March 10-11, 2014

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Saturday, March 10

Spring Forward Festival @ Grape Day Park – The fun begins at 9:00 a.m. and doesn’t end until 6 p.m. there will be dancing, live music, speakers, workshops, art galleries, fun children’s play area and tons of craft and food vendors.  For more information visit the event website here.

California Baby & Kids Expo @ The Del Mar Fairgrounds –  This baby and kids expo has hands on activities, face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses, clowns, story time characters, and kids type vendors.  There will be tons of prizes and giveaways including family vacations and a birthday party at Flip Force!  The price is $10 and kids under 12 are free, for $2 off purchase your tickets here.

Legends of Jazz Concert @ Encinitas City Library – Jazz musicians Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann will be performing a free concert with their piano and flute.  Also don’t miss Encinitas author A. Paul Bergen releasing his new novel, The Undressing of Kathy Howard.  The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. for more information click here.

Sunday, March 11  

Sunday Concert Series @ Seaport Village – Part of the free concert series Midnight Heat will play from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the East Plaza Gazebo.  For more information click here.

17th Annual Ugly Dog Contest @ The Del Mar Fairgrounds – Your dog doesn’t have to be ugly (they just call it that) there are plenty of other categories they can be entered into like Best St. Patty’s Day Costume,  Adult’s Cutest Dog, Child’s Cutest Dog, Dog Who Looks Most Like its Owner, Best Trick, Cutest Puppy, Most Unusual Markings, Most Beautiful, Most Handsome Male and last but not least Ugliest Dog.  For more information visit the event website here. 

Legoland Water Park Opens 3/10

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Legoland Water Park will open its doors for the season starting this Saturday, March 10th.  The hours of operation are from noon to 5 p.m. starting 3/10 through 3/30, and starting 3/31 through 4/14 the hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  There are some days between April 14 through the end of May that the water park will be closed.  For a complete list of days the water park will be open as well as park hours visit water park hours here.

Coming this summer will be the opening of Pirate Reef, which will be accessible from Legoland and the water park.  Warning you will get wet at the splash bridge, by water cannons, or at the main bridge.  Then plunge 25-feet down a chute that splashes through the battle between Captain Red Brick and Captain Blue Brick.  We can not wait for Pirate Reef to open this summer, my son loves pirates!

If your child is not tall enough to stand in the pools grab one of the life jackets they have around the park for free.  This will help you be more relaxed, your child will feel safe, and help make the lifeguards job a bit easier.  Items to bring to the water park swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, hats, rash guards, goggles, water shoes, drinks and snacks.  If you forget to bring any of these items you may purchase them at the park.

Prepare your children that every two hours Legoland closes all pools for a 10 minute break.  During the break is a great time to have a potty break, eat a snack or just a quick rest.  The only area not closed at this time is the Duplo Splash Zoo and it is an especially great area for kids 1-5.  We spend most of our time at the DUPLO Splash Safari which has 3 water slides for toddlers, I have a 5-year-old and he loves this area.

A great option if you are planning on spending the day is renting a cabana.  It is great to have a place to sit, relax, and refuel when needed.  Included in the cabana rental is ten beverages (juice, water, & soda) in your own mini-frig, two complimentary towels, a duplo table with bricks for the kids to play with, and a full size family locker rental.  There are only 11 cabana rentals available, if you plan to reserve one you may do so in advance by calling (760) 438-5346.

If you have older children 6 and up I would recommend the cabanas by the Build a Raft River.  The cabanas in that area are Shark, Manta Ray, Parrot and Dolphin.  All of these are great because they are right by the Joker Soaker and you can watch you kids go down the larger water slides as well.  If you have younger children under age 6 reserve a cabana in the Duplo Splash Safari area, the best cabana in this area is Polar Bear.  The Polar Bear cabana is very close to the three water slides for younger children.  If you have toddlers or babies the cabanas Monkey, Tiger, Giraffe, and Elephant are great options because they are right by the Safari Splash Zoo.  If you do not plan to purchase a cabana plan to arrive at the water park when it opens.  This will allow for you to get a chair or chairs near where your children will spend most of his or her day.

Cabana rentals are available for $99 right now, the price will increase as the hours of operation increase.   For more information click here.

For a discount on Legoland tickets click here for a $10 off coupon.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Half off!

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Birch Aquarium is a great place to bring the whole family.  A few months ago SoCal Savvy Mom was lucky enough to have a behind the scene tour which included touching an octopus!  There was a small group of us with kids ranging in age from 2-5, none of the kids wanted to touch the octopus.  But all of the adults couldn’t wait to touch it, and I can tell you there is nothing else like it.  Birch Aquarium the perfect place for a family outing because there are so many things for the kids to do.  Don’t worry the adults have fun too, sometimes more than the kids.  This deal is for a one-year family membership for two adults and two children for only $44, regularly $89 for this membership.  If you plan to visit the aquarium just once this year this is actually a better price than the regular admission prices ($47) plus you will have a year membership.  To purchase this hot deal or for more information click here.

 

Buca di Beppo $10 off of $20

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For the most up to date special offer from Buca di Beppo click here, 2015. Buca

Let the Madness being March Madness that is!  Buca di Beppo is offering $10 off of $20 for dine-in or $10 off of $30 for Buca to go.  Another deal is $40 to feed 4 people, included in this deal is a large salad, large pasta, and large chicken entrée.  With the larger entrée you will have some to take home as well, I love Buca leftovers!  Enjoy!

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