Sunday, February 27, 2011

$10 IN-N-OUT Gift Card for Only $5

$5 for a $10 gift card at IN-N-OUT

http://www.dealgrind.com/dealgrind-boutique.html?id=70

This offer has been extended. It ends 11:00 PM on Thursday, 3-3-2011.

Highlights
No expiration on this gift card!
Mouthwatering Burgers
IN-N-OUT the name speaks for itself

Fine Print

Southern California Residents only
Limit 1 per person!
Please allow 7 business days to receive gift card
$1 for Three One-Night DVD Rentals from Redbox ($3 Value)
http://my.groupon.com/deals/redbox

This deal is extended through 10 PM Tuesday (midnight Texas time), 3-1-11.

Highlights

  • Three one-night DVD rentals
  • Includes Oscar-nominated movies
  • More than 26,000 kiosks
  • Rent & return at any location

The Fine Print

  • Expires Jun 1, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. May redeem across up to 3 visits. Tax included.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Chipotle BOGO Burrito, Bowl, Tacos, or Salad


Chipotle is hoping you'll watch the upcoming show America's Next Great Restaurant hosted by the founder of Chipotle. In an effort to grow interest, they're offering a Buy One Get One Free coupon to anyone who is willing to watch a short commercial for the show. If you're interested, the offer is available through 3/3/2011 at the following address:

http://coupon.fanappz.net:8180/promotionappz/watchVideo/

Friday, February 25, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 2-25

Activities

February 24-27. Valley Kids Consignment Premiere Event. Friday and Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday February 27th 2011 (50% off) 9am-5pm. 9660 Cozycroft Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

February 26. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project.

February 27. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: Members of the Capitol Ensemble (Sundays Live's Resident Ensemble), Phillip Levy and Julie Gigante (violins), David Low (cello) and Francois Chouchan (piano), perform Schubert: Sonataine, and Brahms: Piano Quartet in G minor, Opus 25.

March 1. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Free pancakes at IHOP! Receive one free short stack per person, no purchase necessary. Donations go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

March 1. 9 a.m. Get tickets for April free day for Huntington Gardens. Call 800-838-3006 or get tickets online at http://www.huntington.org/default.aspx.

March 1. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall.

March 1. Free day for La Brea Tar Pits and the Natural History Museum.

March 1. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Free evening at Kidspace Museum. This museum in Pasadena is a lot of fun for children and normally $10 a person, so this is a great deal! (It offers free admission the first Tuesday of the month from 4-8 p.m.) 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org.

March 1. 4pm - 7pm. Free 12 oz. drink at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Offer good at participating stores for a peach tea latte, peach iced tea latte or peach FruTea. I would call ahead and see if your store is offering this. Does not apply to stores in Ralphs.

March 1. 5 p.m. FREE LEGO® mini model build at the Glendale Galleria LEGO store, the first Tuesday of each month. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. (I brought my 5 year old and he was able to complete the build without a problem). 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210.(818) 549-0733. I attended this for the first time last month and it was a lot of fun! Make sure to get there early (we arrived around 4:30) and bring snacks and things to do while you wait in line.

March 3 (and subsequent Thursdays). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way for children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. King’s Kid’s Building, West Campus, 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 91405. Call 818-779-8000 for more information.

Upcoming Events


March 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free 15th Anniversary Celebration at the Mid Valley Regional Branch Library. Includes music by Monroe jazz band, bubble mania and Zumba! 16244 Nordoff Street, North Hills. 818-895-3650.


March 19. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Huge used book sale at Mid Valley Regional Library. Children’s books are generally 25 cents each! 16244 Nordoff Street, North Hills. 818-895-3650.

April 22 - April 24. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Big Bunny’s Spring Fling at the Los Angeles Zoo. This event features bunny related crafts and activities including the Be-A-Bunny Ear Craft and Funny Bunny Face Painting. Children can also pet bunnies and plant their own carrot seeds to take home. In addition (for a nominal fee), Big Bunny will be available for souvenir photos. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. (323) 644-4200.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Blockbuster Express discount

$2 for Five Movie Rentals from Blockbuster Express ($5 Value)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/blockbuster-national?post_purchase=true

Highlights

  • Thousands of kiosks
  • Five one-night rentals
  • Rent & return at any location
  • Hundreds of titles

The Fine Print

  • Valid through May 1, 2013
  • Limit 1/person, may buy more as gifts. Valid only at any Blockbuster Express kiosks and for online reservation for pickup at kiosks. Not valid on Blu-ray or Hot List titles. Groupon value reduces by $3 after 5/1/2013, except where prohibited by law. Full conditions and terms of use apply.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 2-18

Activities

February 18-19. Used Book Sale at Granada Hills Branch Library. Feb.19: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 20: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Inside in the Community Room) Granada Hills, CA 91344.

February 20. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: The Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra, Case Scaglione Music Director & Conductor, performs Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras no.5, Schoenberg: Ode to Napoleon Bonaparte, and Copland: Appalachian Spring.

February 21& 22. Kids Eat Free at Chili’s restaurants on February 15th, 21st and and 22nd with the purchase of any adult entree. Kids 12 and under. 2 free kid’s meals per adult entree purchased. Not valid with any other offer or discount. I would call first to make sure your Chili’s is participating. I went on the 15th with my boys, paid for my meal and got both of theirs for free! Love a good deal! Here’s a copy of the flyer. http://Chilis.fbmta.com/members/ViewMailing.aspx?MailingID=23622344753&MemberID=23632270583

February 22. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall.

February 24 (and subsequent Thursdays). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way for children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. King’s Kid’s Building, West Campus, 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 91405. Call 818-779-8000 for more information.

February 24-27. Valley Kids Consignment Premiere Event. Friday and Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday February 27th 2011 (50% off) 9am-5pm. 9660 Cozycroft Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

Upcoming Events


February 26. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project.

March 1. 5 p.m. FREE LEGO® mini model build at the Glendale Galleria LEGO store, the first Tuesday of each month. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. ( I brought my 5 year old and it was no problem). 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210.(818) 549-0733. I attended this for the first time last month and it was a lot of fun! Make sure to get their early (we arrived around 4:30) and bring snacks and things to do while you wait in line.

March 1. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Free pancakes at IHOP! Receive one free short stack per person, no purchase necessary. Donations go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 2-11

Activities

February 11. 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Friday Shark Lagoon Nights. The aquarium is free from 6pm to 9pm select Friday nights. Please note that while it is almost every Friday, some Fridays are excluded. Check the dates for availability before you go. Shark Lagoon Nights can be canceled due to poor weather. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.

February 12. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project.


February 12. 10 a.m. Free Glendale Snow Day at Brand Park. Over 60 tons of man-made snow will be brought into Brand Park! Children are invited and encouraged to make snowmen, toss snowballs, make snow angels, and play in the snow. Plastic discs are provided for the four downhill snow slides. There are two snow play areas: one for children under 5 and one for youngsters older than 5. Community display booths, hands-on-activities, entertainment, and refreshments will be available. This family fun event is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. There's no admission cost; however, there is a minimal charge for some of the day's activities. 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201. For more information, call (818) 548-2792.

February 12. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free World City at W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre. New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band infuses their performances with the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music loved around the world. All tickets are free and are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00am performance distributed beginning at 10:00am. Tickets for 12:30pm performance distributed beginning at 11:00am. All performances subject to change. Walt Disney Concert Hall - W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre.111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012.


February 12. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free weekly crafts at Lakeshore on Saturdays! On the 12th, your child can make a Valentine's Day Bouquet.

February 12. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Candy Land Day at Japanese American National Museum. This month’s Target free family Saturday is all about celebrating candy. Enjoy some sweets for your little sweets right before Valentine’s Day. The museum and exhibits are free all day, along with some special treats including a candy buffet, making a candy lei, folding an origami candy dish, mochi making (and tasting) and more! For all ages. 369 East First St., Los Angeles (Little Tokyo).

February 12. 2 p.m. Free. Wonderworld Puppets-Animal Tails at the Central Library. Enjoy a comical adaptation of “The Race of the Tortoise and the Hare,” followed by a presentation on making puppets at home with items found around the house. For kids in preschool - 6th grade. Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles (Downtown).

February 13. 6 p.m. $25 per couple. Marrieds Valentine Dinner at the Church on the Way in the Living Room, East Campus. Come to a wonderful dinner with special musical guests and touching stories and child care for birth through 6th grade. Call 818-779-8095 for more information.

February 13. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: The UCLA Virtuosi: Guillaume Sutre and Movses Pogossian, violins; Richard O'Neill and Alison Spieth, violas; Antonio Lysy and Jasmine Lau, cellos, perform Zeisll: Suite for String Quartet, and Brahms: String Sextet in B-flat major, Opus 18.

February 15. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall.

February 17 (and subsequent Thursdays). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way for children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. King’s Kid’s Building, West Campus, 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 91405. Call 818-779-8000 for more information.

Ongoing Deals

February 15, 21, 22. Kids Eat Free at Chili’s restaurants on February 15th, 21st and and 22nd with the purchase of any adult entree. Kids 12 and under. 2 free kid’s meals per adult entree purchased. Not valid with any other offer or discount. I would call first to make sure your Chili’s is participating.

During the month of February, all regular footlong sandwiches at Subway are $5!

Upcoming Events

February 24-27. Valley Kids Consignment Premiere Event. Friday and Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday February 27th 2011 (50% off) 9am-5pm. 9660 Cozycroft Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

March 1. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Free pancakes at IHOP! Receive one free short stack per person, no purchase necessary. Donations go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

50% Off at CVS, and other retailers

$5 for $10 Gift Certificate from GiftCertificates.com, Redeemable at CVS/Pharmacy® and Many Other Retailers
http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/gc-cvs-val?org=1Y0F&utm_campaign=1319&utm_medium=email&asid=173805&utm_source=org_share&utm_content=173805

Deal is available through 9PM (PST) Thursday, 2-10-11.

Highlights

  • Save extra on all sorts of Valentine's Day treats and gifts
  • Pick from CVS/Pharmacy's ® array of baby and childcare essentials
  • Save on daily necessities with this handy discount at your favorite CVS/Pharmacy®
  • Take advantage of CVS/Pharmacy® Flu Shots, available everyday.
  • Valid at any CVS/Pharmacy® in the continental U.S.
  • Deal is exclusively for first-time Mamapedia buyers only

Details

  • Redeem for your gift card online
  • Valid for any merchant card on giftcertificates.com site. Please follow redemption steps to redeem for physical card to be used at a participating merchant
  • Sorry, cannot be combined with other Mamapedia promotions such as referral credits, coupons or gifts
  • Not valid for resale, and no refunds or exchanges on expired or unused voucher
  • Limit (1) per household

Friday, February 4, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 2-4

Activities

February 4. 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Friday Shark Lagoon Nights. The aquarium is free from 6pm to 9pm select Friday nights. Please note that while it is almost every Friday, some Fridays are excluded. Check the dates for availability before you go. Shark Lagoon Nights can be canceled due to poor weather. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.

February 4. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. FREE Michaels' Kids Workshop. Come and make a Free Valentine's Candy Photo Holder! This workshop is intended for children 3 and older.

February 5. 9 a.m. (Light breakfast at 8 a.m.) Women N’ Sync at The Church on the Way, East Campus, Living Room. Monthly gathering for the women at TCOTW. Guests welcome! Childcare available. Call 818-779-8085 to reserve childcare.

February 5. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Every first Saturday of the month). Home Depot's Free Kids Workshop. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin. This month, make a heart shelf!

February 5-6. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Snow Days at the Zoo. Areas affected will be the habitats for the Zoo's American black bear, Sumatran tigers, North American river otters, giant otters, Asian elephants, and snow leopards. This is a “cool” and rare opportunity to view these creatures playing and exploring in a snowy winter wonderland. Adults are $14, kids 2-12 are $9. The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles.

February 6. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: Cellist Guido Schiefen and pianist Eric Levan. In celebration of the Bicentennial of Liszt’s birth in 1811, Cellist Guido Schiefen and pianist Eric Levan perform the complete cello / piano works of Franz Liszt.

February 8. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall.

February 10 (and subsequent Thursdays). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way for children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. King’s Kid’s Building, West Campus, 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 91405. Call 818-779-8000 for more information.

Ongoing Deals

50% Off at Barnes and Noble

$10 for $20 Worth of Toys and Games, Books and More at Barnes & Noble

http://www.groupon.com/deals/barnes-noble-national-division?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=2784074&utm_source=rvs

  • Offer is available through 10 PM (Pacific Time) Monday 2-7-11. Quantities are limited, so the deal may end before that time.
  • Expires Apr 10, 2011
  • Limit 1/person. Limit 1/trans. Valid in-store or online. Valid on sale items. Groupon value reduces by $10 on 4/11, except where prohibited. Groupon issued by Barnes & Noble Marketing Services LLC. See full terms.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Check out this blog my friend Josie told me about. http://womanfreebies.com/ It has info about all kinds of free samples you can send away for. You can also sign up to get emails sent to you highlighting the best of the blog ideas.

During the month of February, all regular footlong sandwiches at Subway are $5!

Upcoming Events

February 12. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free weekly crafts at Lakeshore on Saturdays! On the 12th, your child can make a Valentine's Day Bouquet.

February 13. 6 p.m. $25 per couple. Marrieds Valentine Dinner at the Church on the Way in the Living Room, East Campus. Come to a wonderful dinner with special musical guests and touching stories and child care for birth through 6th grade. Call 818-779-8095 for more information.

February 24-27. Valley Kids Consignment Premiere Event. Friday and Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday February 27th 2011 (50% off) 9am-5pm. 9660 Cozycroft Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

March 1. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Free pancakes at IHOP! Receive one free short stack per person, no purchase necessary. Donations go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

50% Off at Barnes and Noble

$10 for $20 Worth of Toys and Games, Books and More at Barnes & Noble

http://www.groupon.com/deals/barnes-noble-national-division?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=2784074&utm_source=rvs

Highlights

  • Educational toys & games
  • America’s largest book seller
  • Award-winning Nook e-reader
  • Offer is available through 10 PM (Pacific Time) Monday 2-7-11. Quantities are limited, so the deal may end before that time.

The Fine Print

  • Expires Apr 10, 2011
  • Limit 1/person. Limit 1/trans. Valid in-store or online. Valid on sale items. Groupon value reduces by $10 on 4/11, except where prohibited. Groupon issued by Barnes & Noble Marketing Services LLC. See full terms.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.