TRE Boutique spend $21 and receive $60

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TRE Boutique has fun savvy, styles that you will love.  Shopping for yourself or maybe you need to pick up another Christmas gift, TRE Boutique will have something fabulous!  They have brands like Michael Michael Kors, Laundry, Sanctuary, Miss Me, Sky, BCBG and many smaller boutique designers.  Today there is a deal, really more like a steal $21 for $60 to spend at any of the three locations.  The boutiques are located in The Forum in Carlsbad, Flower Hill Promenade in Del Mar, and 4S Commons Town Center in San Diego.   This deal is actually $30, but when you use promo code local30 there is a 30% discount, bring the price down to only $21 for $60!  Check out this deal here.

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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Fun Holiday Events this Weekend

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I love this time of year especially because there are so many family friendly events going on every weekend!  Please see the list below and if you know of one I have forgotten please let me know!  Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 8

Holiday Open House @ West Inn & Suites, Carlsbad 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm –  My husband and I love Bistro West and West Steak & Seafood.  The food really is to die for, and this event will have seasonal treats and spirits created by Chef Eugenio Martignago available for tastings.  This is the 5th annual holiday open house and will feature Santa, Mrs. Clause and their elves.  There will also be carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts and a photo-op with Santa himself!  It is asked that you please bring an unwrapped toy to for the Toys for Tots Drive.

SD Mom’s Night Out @ Blended Industries, La Jolla – This event is not kid friendly, however I am still going and planning on having so much fun!  Join other local like-minded moms tonight for a little me time.  Enjoy wine from wine maker Jesse Kovacs, he is also a reality star from The Bachelorette Season 5/ Bachelor Pad Season 1. There will be delectable artisan meats, breads and cheeses, and let’s not forget the chocolates and cakes!  For more information on this fun event visit their website here.

Friday, December 9

Bonfire Nights in Old Town – Fun family event with carolers and other performers starting at 5 pm and continuing until 9 pm.  There will be free s’mores around the bonfire for the children to enjoy.  For more information on this event, visit the event website here.

Saturday, December 10

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights @ The Oceanside Harbor – The Oceanside Yacht Club will be celebrating this year with the harbor parade of lights from 6 pm – 9 pm.  The actual parade starts at 7, however I do recommend you arrive early for parking.  It is pretty cool to see how creative people get decorating their boats, some even are in costume.  I’m sure you will see a Santa or two, maybe Mrs. Clause as well!

Carols of Carlsbad @ La Costa Resort & Spa– Carlsbad’s school kids from K-12 will sing holiday music on the festive Plaza at La Costa Resort and Spa. This fun family event will include live musical performances from a variety of classes. Bring the whole family to enjoy performances, refreshments, holiday arts and crafts and of course the caroling.  The event is from 3 pm – 5 pm at La Costa Resort, there is no cost associated with this event, enjoy!

Train Rides with Santa – The Chula Vista Live Streamers is offering free train rides with Santa from noon to 2:30 Saturday only.  For more information on this event visit their website here.

Sunday, December 11  

Parade of Lights @ San Diego Bay– Fireworks start the night off right at 5:30, the light parade immediately follows.  The parade is about an hour and a half and starts at Shelter Island, next to Harbor Island about 6 pm, at The Embarcadero about 6:30 pm, Seaport Village about 7 pm and then finally to Ferry Landing on Coronado about 7:30 pm.  For more information or the exact parade route visit the website here.

Holiday Hoedown with Cowboy Santa & Hullabaloo – Babies by the Sea Boutique is having a fun holiday hoedown, and you will not want to miss having a picture with cowboy santa!   There will be free holiday sweets and spirits, and a Hullabaloo Santa Songs concert at 4:oo pm.  This is a free family event, for more information visit their website here.

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.


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