SoCal Savvy Mom

Oct 8
2015

See’s Candies Carlsbad Grand Opening 10/9/15

See’s Candies will celebrate the opening of a new shop in Carlsbad on Friday, October 9th. The Carlsbad shop will serve as a fundraising and gifts center. There will also be the full product line of over 100 varieties of candies that we all know and love. It will also offer discounts on select items to qualified customers who are placing large orders or buying in bulk for their fundraising and corporate gifting needs.

The official opening and ribbon cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m. on October 9 at the new shop located at 1830 Marron Road in Carlsbad, next to Marshalls. On opening day See’s will offer customers volume discounts on select products throughout the shop with no minimum purchase requirements. Kids will also receive free lollypops and hats!

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any sweeter, fundraising customers can also enter to win a See’s Flash Fundraiser. The prize is enough See’s Fundraising candy to earn $1K in profit to support the winning organization. The sweeps runs October 8 – 16 and entries can be submitted online at sees.com/CarlsbadSweeps.

In honor of the grand opening of the new QD shop, See’s wants to celebrate with the residents of the Carlsbad community. See’s values its customers and always believes in providing a warm, welcoming environment for shop visitors. For over ninety years, See’s has remained true to the heritage and values founded by Mary See.

About See’s Candies:

Delivering deliciousness since 1921, we happily continue to make candy Mary See’s way, using only the finest ingredients — with no added preservatives. Our chocolates and treats are American-made in our own candy kitchens, from our decadent truffles and chocolate-covered nuts to gourmet lollypops and our crunchy Peanut Brittle, its quality you can taste in every piece.

Step inside one of our shops, and you’ll see a crisp, clean black-and-white checkered motif inspired by Mary’s original kitchen. Each day, visitors are welcomed with the friendliest service and can choose a delicious piece of candy to try.

Headquartered in sunny California, we have over 200 retail shops across the country and an online shop that serves See’s fans around the world. We continue to uphold our commitment to delivering the highest level of taste, quality, tradition and service. Mary would be proud.

Oct 5
2015

Disneyland during Halloween Time

by Nicole Connerley

Halloween time at Disneyland is one of our favorite times of year. The huge Pumpkin Festival down Main Street U.S.A….and I do mean HUGE, think life-size. The pumpkins at the Pumpkin Festival are perfect for pictures with your loved ones.

From now until November 1st 2015 you can enjoy special treats and surprises at the Disneyland Resort. We love the Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour that takes you on a fun adventure through the park.

The absolute best part of Disneyland during Halloween is the Haunted Mansion, it is literally like The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Haunted Mansion become one! Not to worry if you have little ones, nothing at Disneyland is too scary. Another favorite not to miss over at California Adventure is the The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which is a little frightening even when it is not Halloween time. My son has no fear, he has been going on it since he was 4 years old.

Mikey has a Halloween Party and you are all invited! Thrill to chilling Halloween festivities at the most bewitching event of the year—select nights throughout September and October! Each ticket includes: Admission to Disneyland Park up to 3 hours prior to the event’s start time. Complimentary parking for one standard-size vehicle. Larger vehicles may require an additional fee. For more information on Mikey’s Halloween Party click here.

Oct 3
2015

Knott’s Spooky Farm…Perfect for little ones

by Nicole Connerley

Today was the first day of Knott’s Spooky Farm, unlike the nighttime Knott’s Scary Farm it was perfect for younger kids. Think cheer instead of fear. There is no additional cost to participate in Knott’s Spooky Farm, which will run every weekend through October 31st. One of the reason we love Knott’s is because they offer great incentives to visit, if you purchase a ticket online at least 3 days prior the visit you can save almost $30 per ticket. That is huge savings!

Kids are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes, which I love because kids can wear it more than just Halloween night. Children ages 3-11 are invited to cruise down Ghost Town for some fun trick or treating. Children may also have their picture taken with some friendly ghosts and ghouls. My son loved the spooky forest with gigantic jack-o-lanterns, keep an eye out for the Headless Horseman, he may be riding along side you without your knowledge. Not to worry though he isn’t there to frighten your little ones. After Spooky Hallow Maze stop to decorate a pumpkin and give it your own personal touch.

We stopped by Camp Snoopy Theatre to enter the Halloween costume contest, my son was Darth Vader and his friend was a DJ. The costume contest is Saturday and Sunday during October at 3:45 p.m. There were a lot of super heroes and surprisingly not a lot of Elsa’s (shocking I know) After the contest, the rest of the Peanuts Gang join the cast to participate in a Peanuts Dance Party.

All of our favorites at Knott’s Berry Farm that we know and love are open during Knott’s Spooky Farm. From my son’s favorite roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, children’s rides, water rides, to games and arcades and the live entertainment shows. Knott’s Spooky Farm is now on our list of MUST VISIT during the month of October. My son wanted to stay late and experience Knott’s Scary Farm, I told him maybe next year since he is only 9. To be completely truthful I am a huge wimp and do not like to be scared, but next year I will give it a try for him. Until then I’m going to stay in my comfort zone which is Knott’s Spooky Farm.

The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content.

Oct 1
2015

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland – Halloween Fun!

by Nicole Connerley

Early bird tickets to Brick-or-Treat at Legoland may be found here for 2016.

Brick-or-Treat Party Nights is back and better than ever at Legoland this year. Brick-or-Treat is a family tradition in our house, Legoland AND trick-or-treating? We are so there! The park is open for five spooky-kooky nights – October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 30, starting at 5 p.m. There are costume contests, dancing, live entertainment, treats, dancing, rides, giant Lego Halloween models and the night comes to an end with fireworks.

Awesome fun awaits at Legoland for Halloween…after dark during Brick-Or-Treat Party Nights, and you will not want to miss out. The home of Halloween fun is filled with music, candy, surprises and snacks!

Highlights include:

Expanded Brick-or-Treat Trail, including 2 stations in SEA LIFE Aquarium
Coast Cruise transformation into the Ghost Cruise
Hubble Bubble’s Dance Party
Wanda’s Jelly Fish Disco in SEA LIFE Aquarium
Costume Contests with categories of LEGO, Creative, and a NEW Group category that
you can enter with family or friends
More Halloween adventures at Heartlake City and Fun Town!

Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND Calfornia

Sep 23
2015

Oceanside Harbor Days this weekend

by Nicole Connerley

On September 26-27, 2015 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for residents and neighbors to experience fun activities including the Pirate Village, Entertainment Stage, Arts, Crafts and Food booth areas, Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition, Military, Public Safety displays, and more.

Harbor Days is free to the public and is hosted by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and Oceanside Harbor District and presented Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center. Harbor Days Sponsors include: American Vision Windows & Solar, Chobani, Cox Communications, Frazier Farms, Gaslamp Popcorn, Kahoots, Lowe’s Home Improvement, North County Health Services, Pacific Marine Credit Union, Prohibition Brewery, Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, Scripps Health, Shopoff Realty Investments, San Diego Union-Tribune, Wal-Mart, Waste Management of North County and Welk Resorts.

– See more at: http://www.oceansidechamber.com/oceanside-harbor-days.html#sthash.2ZMQSPnQ.dpuf

Sep 22
2015

Kids go free in October to SeaWorld

by Nicole Connerley

SeaWorld kids go, eat, and play FREE October 1st to October 31st 2015.

For the entire month October, children can receive a FREE single-day admission, FREE animal interaction and a FREE Dine With Shamu® experience. At SeaWorld® San Diego, connect with the sea and go on exhilarating rides and amazing adventures. Sore, dive and twist like a ray on our Manta® coaster, get up-close and personal with dolphins, immersed in our interactive Turtle Reef attraction, and be inspired by our biggest star, Shamu®. Or at Aquatica San Diego come experience a tropical oasis where you can splash down waterslides from serene to extreme, drift alongside flamingos or relax in private cabanas. With the purchase of each full-paid adult single-day admission at either park, you will receive one free child single-day admission.

Kids FREE Single-Day Admission — for SeaWorld & Aquatica San Diego
- During the entire month of October kids (ages 3-9) get in FREE to SeaWorld and/or Aquatica San Diego. It is a 1-to-1 ratio, one free child single-day admission per full-paid adult single-day admission.
Kids FREE Dolphin & Beluga Interaction Programs — SeaWorld San Diego only
- Kids (ages 10–12) are FREE with each paid adult.
- Kids FREE Reservations must be made by calling (800) 257–4268 or at the park. Reservation products not available online.
Kids Eat for FREE at Breakfast & Dine With Shamu — SeaWorld San Diego only
- Receive a FREE child’s (ages 3–9) meal with each paid adult.
- Kids FREE Reservations must be made by calling (800) 257–4268 or at the park.

SeaWorld San Diego Kids FREE Single-Day Ticket with Each Full-Paid Adult

Limited offer – valid for visits through Oct. 31, 2015, only
One free child ticket for each full-paid adult ticket purchased
Go straight to the turnstiles.

This ticket product is valid for visits through Oct. 31, 2015, ONLY. Only one free child ticket with each full paid adult ticket purchased. To receive your free child ticket(s)YOU MUST ENTER THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN YOUR PARTY IN THE CHILD TICKET QUANTITY.

For more information or to purchase adult tickets to SeaWorld San Diego Kids FREE pass click here.