Friday, November 25, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 11-25

Activities

November 27. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. (Los Angles County Museum of Art). These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. If you don’t make it there, you can also listen online for free at: http://www.lacma.org/programs/SundaysLive.aspx#audio

November 29. 6 p.m. Free Christmas Tree Lighting at The Commons in Calabasas. Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Show, Santa Meet and Greet, Children’s Crafts.4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, CA 91302 (Thanks to Macaroni Kid for this kickback!) http://www.shopcommons.com

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

December 1. 6 p.m. Visit Myrtle Avenue for the annual Monrovia Tree Lighting and holiday parade, “Santa, Snowmen and Song.” Monrovia Library Park. 321 South Mrytle Avenue (Fountain Area). http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/component/content/article/65-departments-community-services-recreation-/180-special-events. (Thanks to Townloop.com for this kickback!)

December 2. 12:30-4 p.m. Heritage Christmas Boutique at Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley. Come shop at the Annual Christmas Craft Boutique. There will be handmade items prepared by the students, moms and dads. There will be a Snack Bar and Bake Sale with proceeds going to Life Impact International. Help stop Human Trafficking.

Current Deals

I recently received an email from the L.A. Zoo with a discount code for any friends interested in joining! This membership offer ends December 31, 2011. Use promo code: 11111FFW

There is a great deal on Groupon this weekend! Get a $20 voucher for Old Navy, for only $10! The voucher is good until December 24, 2001. Here’s the link: http://www.groupon.com/deals/gx-nat-old-navy-social

Picaboo has a sale going on right now! I love Picaboo! You download their software onto your computer, and then it’s so easy to make your project! All of your pictures are right there—no need to upload to their website. Save up to 40% on all Classic book styles, cards, calendars and collage posters. Use code: CRANBERRY. Ends 11/30.

Upcoming Events

December 3. 10 a.m. Candy Cane Christmas Craft Boutique at Lighthouse Bible Church. 4910 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Please come to the boutique and finish all your Christmas shopping! Feel free to tell others about this event.

December 3. 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.

December 6. 5 p.m. FREE LEGO® mini model build at the Glendale Galleria LEGO store, the first Tuesday of each month. One free per child. This month make a lego flower. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210. (818) 549-0733.

December 6. 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.

December 16. 7 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center Christmas Show.Birmingham Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa. Tickets are $7, and it's reserved seating. They can be purchased through the website:www.cpacstudio.com This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Friday, November 18, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 11-18

Activities

November 17-20. 2pm – 5pm. Buy one get on free on Starbucks Holiday Drinks. Participating drinks include: Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Caramel BrulĂ©e Latte.

November 18. 6 p.m. Free weekly jazz concerts at LACMA. BP Grand Entrance. No reservations needed.

November 19. 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. I would recommend trying to get there early as it’s become quite popular.

November 19-20. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Snow Days at the L.A. Zoo. The Zoo’s tigers, bear, snow leopards, and more will have their habitats transformed into a winter wonderland when the flurry of snow arrives.This two-day event offers an educational and unique opportunity for guests to learn about animal adaptations to different environments and climate change. Families can visit the enchanting Snow Princess for storytelling and more!(11am - 3pm, Adventure Theater in the Winnick Family Children's Zoo). This event is free to GLAZA members and with paid Zoo admission.

November 20. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. (Los Angles County Museum of Art). These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. If you don’t make it there, you can also listen online for free at: http://www.lacma.org/programs/SundaysLive.aspx#audio

Upcoming Events

December 2. 12:30-4 p.m. Heritage Christmas Boutique at Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley. Come shop at the Annual Christmas Craft Boutique. There will be handmade items prepared by the students, moms and dads. There will be a Snack Bar and Bake Sale with proceeds going to Life Impact International. Help stop Human Trafficking.

December 3. 10 a.m. Candy Cane Christmas Craft Boutique at Lighthouse Bible Church. 4910 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Please come to the boutique and finish all your Christmas shopping! Feel free to tell others about this event.

December 16. 7 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center Christmas Show.Birmingham Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa. Tickets are $7, and it's reserved seating. They can be purchased through the website:www.cpacstudio.com This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 11-4

Activities

November 4. 6 p.m. Free weekly jazz concerts at LACMA. BP Grand Entrance. No reservations needed.

November 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.

November 5. 4 p.m. Michele Moreno “Birdie’s Playhouse” will perform original songs. This is a fun, free, musical program for the whole family. All ages. Granada Hills Library. 10640 Petit Avenue. 818-368-5687.

November 6. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. (Los Angles County Museum of Art). These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. If you don’t make it there, you can also listen online for free at: http://www.lacma.org/programs/SundaysLive.aspx#audio

November 8. 4pm - 7pm. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Open House! Choose from these $1 Holiday Beverages*: Red Velvet Hot Cocoa, English Toffee Latte, Winter Dream Tea Latte. *Check your local store for closing times. Offer valid only at participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf retail locations. Not valid in Ralphs, airport and Hawaii locations. Valid only on November 8, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm. Offer applies to one (1) 12 oz Winter Dream Tea Latte, (1) 12 oz. English Toffee Latte or (1) 12 oz. Red Velvet Hot Cocoa only. Cannot be combined with other offers. No substitutions. No rainchecks. While supplies last.

November 10. 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time with Jennifer at Barnes and Noble in Woodland Hills at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Ongoing Events

Now is the time to register for the free after school L.A. County Junior Golf Program. Children 18 and under are welcome. This is a wonderful program that my boys love! First come, first serve at each location. Only 40 spots are available each week. You can sign up for more than one location. Here’s the link. (Click on 2012 After School Schedule under NORTHERN SECTION). http://www.lacountyjuniorgolf.com/applications.htm

Upcoming Events

December 2. 12:30-4 p.m. Heritage Christmas Boutique at Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley. Come shop at the Annual Christmas Craft Boutique. There will be handmade items prepared by the students, moms and dads. There will be a Snack Bar and Bake Sale with proceeds going to Life Impact International. Help stop Human Trafficking.

December 3. 10 a.m. Candy Cane Christmas Craft Boutique at Lighthouse Bible Church. 4910 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Please come to the boutique and finish all your Christmas shopping! Feel free to tell others about this event.

December 16. 7 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center Christmas Show.Birmingham Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa. Tickets are $7, and it's reserved seating. They can be purchased through the website:www.cpacstudio.com This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."