2019 Coaster Holiday Express

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Families can take a ride on a magical holiday train with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th. NEW THIS YEAR… Two weekends of fun! The Holiday Express will also run on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th, all trains will depart at 10AM, 12NOON, and 2PM. North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is a specially decorated train ride that features photo opportunities with Santa and classic carol singing for children of all ages. Each 65-minute Holiday COASTER Express ride travels non-stop and roundtrip from Oceanside to Solana Beach. The ride is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10. Be sure to bring your camera for tons of photo opportunities throughout the train ride.

THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!!! As this event sells out every single year and since most of us won’t remember to go online right at 9 AM on November 7th NCTD has set up a reminder for you!  Register here for ticket sale reminders now! 

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We have had so much fun taking kiddos on the Coaster Holiday Express, see picture above. It is only $20 per person this year with departure times of 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. from the Oceanside transit center. Please note tickets are NOT available day of and it will SELL OUT AND FAST! Tickets may be purchased on Thursday, November 7th at 9 P.M. online only here.

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Legoland Brick or Treat Early Bird Offer

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Brick or Treat is back at the Legoland California Resort and better than ever! Don’t miss the early bird ticket offer, the offer is only valid until October 18th so don’t delay purchase tickets today.

October 5, 12, 19, 26

The home of Halloween fun is filled with… 

  • Live entertainment + new shows!
  • Character Meet and Greets
  • Costume Contest presented by Disguise®
    • Group, Heroes and Villians, and LEGO® themes
  • Treat stations with more than 1 million pieces of candy
  • The AstroBash Dance Party
  • Brick-or-Treat Party Nights Pop Badge Challenge
  • And more!

Plus, don’t miss candy, decorations and your fishy friends at SEA LIFE® Aquarium included with your Party Nights ticket.

BUY TICKETS

Stay the Night for the Ultimate Not-Too-Spooky Sleepover

Rates as low as $129 per person! 

Every Brick-or-Treat vacation package includes:

  • Overnight stay at a LEGOLAND Vacations hotel
  • 2nd Day FREE LEGOLAND + SEA LIFE Aquarium + Water Park tickets
  • Access to one Brick-or-Treat Party Night
  • FREE breakfast buffet
  • Exclusive early access to LEGOLAND
  • Special Welcome Gift for the kids
  • And more…

Through October 31, 2019 all LEGOLAND Resort Hotel vacation stays will include:

  • Not-too-spooky Halloween decor and music throughout Resort Hotels
  • Special Halloween menu items
  • Halloween coloring sheets
  • Monster Bash Dance Parties
  • Trick-or-Treating at Resort Hotels on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays
  • Costume contest for kids on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

BOOK VACATION

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch Opening 9/21/19

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Since 1963 families have journeyed to Bates Nut Farm’s Pumpkin Patch to create fall family memories and traditions. Visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and choose bright orange Big Mac pumpkins right from the field. Tractor hayrides, a straw maze, pony rides, petting corral, and the Bates Farm Zoo are offered daily. It has been a family tradition with our family for as long as I can remember, the kids always look forward to going and picking out a pumpkin. All the fun beings this weekend at Bate’s Nut Farm and it will run from Saturday, September 21, 2019 to Halloween night Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Hours for Bate’s Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch:

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Weekends 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday October 11th & 18th 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Please note : $5.00 CASH ONLY parking on October weekends. FREE parking on weekdays.

Weekday Activities on the Farm include:

• Pumpkins, squash, gourds
• Hayrides: $2.50 each
• Straw Maze: $2.50 each
• Pony Rides: $8.00 each
(9/30 – 10/31)
• Petting Corral: $3.00 each
(9/30 – 10/31)
• Bates Farm Zoo
• Picnicking• Farmer’s Daughter

Weekends at the Farm include everything above and more:

• Face Painting
• Kids ‘n Paint
• Bounce & Slides
• Rock Climb
• What’s Cookin’ BBQ
• Mariposa Ice Cream
• Kettle Corn & Lemonade
• Cookies
• Funnel Cakes & Snow Cones
• Caramel Apples
• Cotton Candy
• Pizza (Starting 10/3)•

WEEKEND PACKAGES:

Family Fun Day Package: $80
Value $90 – SAVE $10
2- Pumpkins ($15 value)
30 Tickets ($75 value)

Entertainment Package: $50
Value $55 – SAVE $5
22 Tickets ($55 value)

Activity Package: $25
Value $27.50 – SAVE $2.50
11 Tickets ($27.50 value)

Bates Pumpkin Package: $11
Value $12.50 – SAVE $1.50
1 Pumpkin ($7.50 value)
2 tickets ($5 value)

The $2.50 tickets can be used toward any activity vendor: 
hayride (1 ticket), straw maze (1 ticket), bounce (1 ticket), slide (1 ticket), pony rides (3 tickets), petting corral (1 ticket), face painting (varies), rock climb (2 tickets), kids ‘n paint (varies), caricatures (varies), Frisbee (varies), horse drawn carriage (2 tickets), tattoos (varies), balloons (varies).
Note: Tickets cannot be used for food vendors.

Featured Foods:
Margie’s Shuckwagon
(Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27)
Pomodoro Rosso (Oct. 13)
Haad Sai Thai (Oct. 27)
Pierogi (Oct. 6)
Two for the Road (Oct. 12)
Cousins Maine Lobster (Oct. 20)
Organic (Oct. 13)
What’s Cookin’ BBQ
Epic Eatz (Oct 13, 20, 27)
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs (Starting 10/3).

For more information visit Bates Nut Farm website.

Helpful back to school tips from Home Depot

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Solve your storage issues stylishly with this set of white and metallic silver, Tall round storage baskets, handmade with strong plastic rope. Each contemporary-style basket has thick, coiled handles jutting out from the Tall round, bucket-shaped body. The white block color up top juxtaposes the metallic silver base for a dramatic, contemporary look. These round baskets nest together for easy (very cool looking) home storage.

We are using the three storage baskets for our kids shoes. As soon as they walk in the front door they know to take their shoes off and put into their basket. Best part about this is the next morning when you are running out the door there isn’t a search for shoes!

The BENTGO Glass Lunchbox is the clear choice for meal prep, food storage and packing a healthy lunch for work or school. We have combined everything you love about our bento-style lunch solutions into a first-of-its-kind glass lunch container that provides a healthy alternative to plastic. With 3-portion-controlled and leak-proof compartments, a leak-proof lid and our industry-leading 2-year warranty, BENTGO Glass has everything you need to take a health-conscious lunch on the go.

In our house we make lunch the night before so it isn’t a rush in the morning. The Bentgo box is perfect for picky eaters because the kids can decide what items they want to put in their lunch.

A POP of Fun – Keeps your dry foods fresh and your home organized Stackable and space-efficient, POP Containers are designed for modular use, so you can organize in any number of height combinations to fit your countertop and pantry. Push-button mechanism creates an airtight seal with just one touch, making it easy to keep your dry foods fresh.

These containers from OXO Good Grips are a huge help for lunches and for breakfast in the morning. We allow the kids (except the 6 year old) to pour their own cereal in the morning. When using the OXO Good Grips containers I know the cereal will never go stale.

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Legoland 1/2 off for San Diego Residents

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BEST VALUE $28.99 online (on the day $150.99)

  • 2-Day admission to LEGOLAND California + SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • $28.99 per day (total cost $57.98 for 2-day ticket)
  • Ticket must be redeemed by August 31st, 2019
  • 2nd visit must occur within 9 days of 1st visit
  • 1-Day admission to LEGOLAND California + SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • Ticket must be redeemed by August 31st, 2019

Monthly Pay Membership Gold Membership $15 / Platinum $21

  • Now available on LEGOLAND Gold and Platinum Passes to LEGOLAND Park, Water Park and SEA LIFE
  • Enjoy all the membership benefits including FREE parking, resort discounts and more!
  • Requires an initial payment as low as $27.99 and a 12-month commitment

1-Day and 2-Day SEA LIFE Hopper tickets include admission to LEGOLAND Park and SEA LIFE Aquarium. All tickets must be redeemed by Saturday, August 31st, 2019. 1-Day and 2-Day SEA LIFE Hopper ticket offer available to San Diego residents with zip codes 91901 – 92199 only. Proof of residency is required and restrictions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers or promotions. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Subject to change without notice. Check website for opening times.

Monthly Pay scheme is available on LEGOLAND Gold and Platinum Passes (formerly named Merlin Annual Pass) and can only be purchased online. Monthly Pay Membership requires a minimum 12-month commitment and an initial payment of $29.99 for Gold Membership and $27.99 for Platinum Membership.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configuration are trademarks of The LEGO Group. © 2019 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE are a part of Merlin Entertainments plc. Prices, times and schedules subject to change without notice.

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As seen on K U S I News Kiddie Commute

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Kiddie Commute – Transportation Service

Kiddie Commute understands the pressure of being a working parent is tough. Having to juggle work, school drop offs and pickups are nerve-racking, Kiddie Commute offers the following services to ease the pressure:

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AM 

Need to get to work early or on time? A certified Kiddie Commute driver will transport your child to school or early morning programs.

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PM 

Need time for the gym or trying to avoid rush hour traffic? Kiddie Commute can help you get your kids where they need to be.

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WEEKEND 

Have multiple kids that all have games or activities at the same time? We’d be happy to help by transporting your children to their games, practices or performances.

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LEAGUES / CAMPS

Camps run all year long but parents still have obligations. Kiddie Commute can take your kids to practices, games and summer/day camps.

Check out their current Kickstarter campaign below:

Please contribute to their Kickstarter today!

With the money raised, they plan to:

  • Create 1000 jobs in each city we launch in

  • Develop a user-friendly app to optimize routes and lower ride costs (the more affordable for you, the better!)

  • Partner with more after-school service providers like clubs, camps and learning programs

  • Increase the number of drivers so we can fulfill more rides for our Kiddie Commuters

  • Grow nationally and provide safe rides to all kids around the United States

If just 2500 people to give $25, they will reach their goal!

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