Activities
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 3-31. Pumpkin Festival at Lombardi Ranch. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission, $4 train ride, $4 corn maze, $3 petting zoo, $4.50 for either wagon ride or pony ride. 29527 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. www.lombardiranch.com.
October 9-November 7. Weekends 9am - 5pm,Weekdays 2pm - 5pm. Forneris Farms Festival and Corn Maze. Free admission and parking. $4 train ticket, $7 corn maze (3 and younger free with paid adult), kids play area $3. 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. www.fornerisfarms.com.
October 22. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Louis Van Taylor Band.
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012. www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
October 23. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a free 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.
October 23. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The first annual "HomeGrown Culver City" is a FREE event that celebrates backyard edible gardening, sustainable gardening, and an ecological lifestyle. Media Park, 9070 Venice Boulevard, Culver City 90232. My friend Josie, of Josie’s English Kitchen, will be presenting a workshop at 1:00 p.m. on conserving jams and marmalade. http://www.homegrownculvercity.com/workshops/
October 23. 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Free admission to the Performing Books presentation. The Performing Books series is a monthly program designed to introduce children ages 4-10 to the performing arts through books. Professional storytellers and artists bring books to life through song, dance, voice and instruments. This month hear The Dog Who Sang at the Opera. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., L.A. http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/events/Performing_Books_flyer.pdf
October 23-24. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harvest Festival and Plant Sale at Descanso Gardens. Descanso's horticulture staff and other experts will present talks, demonstrations and workshops through the weekend. Saturday highlights include: 10 and 11 a.m.: Gather the children for a costume parade at the Center Circle. The parade concludes at the Under the Oaks Theater with a sing-along. Check out their website for admission prices and all the scheduled events. http://www.descansogardens.org/
October 24. 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: Amstel Saxophone Quartet.
October 25. Free Pasta Day at Buca di Beppo. All dine-in guests who purchase a Buca Small or Buca Large pasta or entree will receive a FREE serving of Spaghetti with their choice of Meat Sauce or Marinara. Additionally, those receiving a FREE serving of Spaghetti will also receive a complimentary 16-ounce package of pasta to take and prepare at home.
October 26. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is author visit with Rob Scotton and a costume party.
October 28 (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. Theme this week: Harvest Time--Come in costume. King’s Kids Bldg. on the West Campus. 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-779-8000.
October 28. 11:30-2 p.m. Two Gourmet Food Trucks will be at the Telesis Credit Union in Chatsworth. Many friends have recently become interested in the gourmet food trucks that offer good prices on great food. Come buy some food from Don Chow taco truck, a unique melding of Mexican and Chinese cuisine. Additionally, the Cupcakes A Go Go truck will also be there. Yummy! 9301 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth, 91311.
Restaurants
Wendy's is selling their Jr. Frosty booklets. You buy them for one dollar and get five coupons for a free Jr. Frosty between November 1st and February 1st.
McDonald’s also has coupon books right now! You pay about $1 (some stores may charge a little more) and you get a coupon book that includes 12 FREEBIE Coupons! Coupons are valid for use 11/1/10 – 12/31/10. Redeemable by children 12 and under. Please let me know at chrisrosenquist@aol.com or comment on my blog if you find these at a McDonalds near you. Apparently they are not being sold at every McDonalds.
Photo Deals
At Snapfish, you buy two 8" x 11" Linen Classic Photo Books, you get two FREE!
Just use coupon FALLBKSALE at checkout before October 28. U.S. customers only. Check out their site for all the details.
Picaboo is offering up to 50% off classic books, cards and calendars. Use code FALL50 at checkout. Check out their website for the details. http://www.picaboo.com/
Paid Focus Groups
Have you ever been to a focus group? Companies will pay you to tell them what you think about their products. They are generally 1-2 hours and vary in pay, about $75-$100 dollars for your time. Some places even feed you! Here is a list of some local groups. If you sign up for several different groups, you have a better chance of getting called. You are eligible every 3 months or so, depending on the group.
Adept Consumer Testing http://www.adeptconsumer.com/home.php
(818) 325-3200
Trotta http://www.trotta.net/join.htm (310) 306-6866
Qualitative Insights http://www.q-insights.com/respondent.html (818) 988-5411
Adler Weiner Research http://www.awr-la.com/participants.htm (310) 440-2330
Facts ‘N Figures Inc. http://www.factsnfiguresinc.com/ (818) 986-6600
Inspired Opinions (formerly called Schlesinger Associates) https://inspiredopinions.com/registration.php?rc=MTg%3D
Matrix Research http://www.matrix-r.com/
Savitz Research Companies http://www.savitzpanel.com/
Plaza Research http://www.plazaresearch.com/ (310) 645-1700
Check out this link if you live somewhere besides Los Angeles: http://hubpages.com/hub/Paid_Focus_Groups
Upcoming Events
October 29. IHOP is offering Scary Face Pancakes free of charge for children 12 and under (one per child). The Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own pancake.
October 30. 4-8 p.m. Harvest Fair at The Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Come and enjoy the live music, games, candy, prizes, crafts, bounce house, Interactives (Sumo Wrestling & Velcro Wall), face painting, BBQ, Bake sale, Toddler fun and more.... It's Free! But bring a little cash for BBQ, Interactives, and Bake sale.6642 Reseda Blvd., Reseda, 91335. (818)776-9696.
October 31. 4-7 p.m. Fall Family Festival at The Church on The Way. 14720 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Free Event for the Community. Free Games! Free Candy! Free Rides! Food available for purchase!
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 10-15
Activities
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 3-31. Pumpkin Festival at Lombardi Ranch. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission, $4 train ride, $4 corn maze, $3 petting zoo, $4.50 for either wagon ride or pony ride. 29527 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. www.lombardiranch.com.
October 9-November 7. Weekends 9am - 5pm,Weekdays 2pm - 5pm. Forneris Farms Festival and Corn Maze. Free admission and parking. $4 train ticket, $7 corn maze (3 and younger free with paid adult), kids play area $3. 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. www.fornerisfarms.com.
October 15. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Peter Erskine Quartet.
October 16-17. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Autumn Air at Descanso Gardens.
Wander under the oaks and meet local artists who will set up easels among the trees. Artists will have works for sale. Free with admission. General $8. Senior/Students $6. Children (5 to 12 years) $3. Guild members and children under 5 free.
October 16-17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Calabasas Pumpkin Festival. $5 admission, kids under 2 free. Entry Pass Includes: Inflatable Rides, Contests, Carnival Games & Business District Fun Zone, Car Show, Live Bands, Reptiles & Nature Programs. Food and drinks available for purchase. Juan Bautista de Anza Park. 3701 Lost Hills Rd., Calabasas. Free parking. Shuttles at festival entrance at the corner of Lost Hills Rd & Agoura Rd.
October 17. 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: Soprano Jacqueline Fontaine performs Robert Schumann: Frauenlieben und Leben.
October 19. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is Knuffle Bunny stories and other books by author Mo Willems.
October 19. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Juggling and Comedy. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
October 20. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Musical Fun with Claire. Claire is a trained singer/songwriter who has focused her energy on developing interactive music and storytelling for children. 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
Restaurants
Wendy's is selling their Jr. Frosty booklets. You buy them for one dollar and get five coupons for a free Jr. Frosty between November 1st and February 1st.
McDonald’s also has coupon books right now! You pay about $1 (some stores may charge a little more) and you get a coupon book that includes 12 FREEBIE Coupons! Coupons are valid for use 11/1/10 – 12/31/10. Redeemable by children 12 and under. Please comment on my blog if you find these at a McDonalds near you. Apparently they are not being sold at every McDonalds.
Paid Focus Groups
Have you ever been to a focus group? Companies will pay you to tell them what you think about their products. They are generally 1-2 hours and vary in pay, about $75-$100 dollars for your time. Some places even feed you! Here is a list of some local groups. If you sign up for several different groups, you have a better chance of getting called. You are eligible every 3 months or so, depending on the group.
Adept Consumer Testing http://www.adeptconsumer.com/home.php
Trotta http://www.trotta.net/join.htm
Qualitative Insights http://www.q-insights.com/respondent.html
Adler Weiner Research http://www.awr-la.com/participants.htm
Facts ‘N Figures Inc. http://www.factsnfiguresinc.com/
Inspired Opinions (formerly called Schlesinger Associates) https://inspiredopinions.com/registration.php?rc=MTg%3D
Matrix Research http://www.matrix-r.com/
Savitz Research Companies http://www.savitzpanel.com/
Plaza Research http://www.plazaresearch.com/
Check out this link if you live somewhere besides Los Angeles: http://hubpages.com/hub/Paid_Focus_Groups
Upcoming Events
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012.
www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
October 29. IHOP is offering Scary Face Pancakes free of charge for children 12 and under (one per child). The Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own pancake.
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 3-31. Pumpkin Festival at Lombardi Ranch. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission, $4 train ride, $4 corn maze, $3 petting zoo, $4.50 for either wagon ride or pony ride. 29527 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. www.lombardiranch.com.
October 9-November 7. Weekends 9am - 5pm,Weekdays 2pm - 5pm. Forneris Farms Festival and Corn Maze. Free admission and parking. $4 train ticket, $7 corn maze (3 and younger free with paid adult), kids play area $3. 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. www.fornerisfarms.com.
October 15. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Peter Erskine Quartet.
October 16-17. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Autumn Air at Descanso Gardens.
Wander under the oaks and meet local artists who will set up easels among the trees. Artists will have works for sale. Free with admission. General $8. Senior/Students $6. Children (5 to 12 years) $3. Guild members and children under 5 free.
October 16-17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Calabasas Pumpkin Festival. $5 admission, kids under 2 free. Entry Pass Includes: Inflatable Rides, Contests, Carnival Games & Business District Fun Zone, Car Show, Live Bands, Reptiles & Nature Programs. Food and drinks available for purchase. Juan Bautista de Anza Park. 3701 Lost Hills Rd., Calabasas. Free parking. Shuttles at festival entrance at the corner of Lost Hills Rd & Agoura Rd.
October 17. 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: Soprano Jacqueline Fontaine performs Robert Schumann: Frauenlieben und Leben.
October 19. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is Knuffle Bunny stories and other books by author Mo Willems.
October 19. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Juggling and Comedy. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
October 20. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Musical Fun with Claire. Claire is a trained singer/songwriter who has focused her energy on developing interactive music and storytelling for children. 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
Restaurants
Wendy's is selling their Jr. Frosty booklets. You buy them for one dollar and get five coupons for a free Jr. Frosty between November 1st and February 1st.
McDonald’s also has coupon books right now! You pay about $1 (some stores may charge a little more) and you get a coupon book that includes 12 FREEBIE Coupons! Coupons are valid for use 11/1/10 – 12/31/10. Redeemable by children 12 and under. Please comment on my blog if you find these at a McDonalds near you. Apparently they are not being sold at every McDonalds.
Paid Focus Groups
Have you ever been to a focus group? Companies will pay you to tell them what you think about their products. They are generally 1-2 hours and vary in pay, about $75-$100 dollars for your time. Some places even feed you! Here is a list of some local groups. If you sign up for several different groups, you have a better chance of getting called. You are eligible every 3 months or so, depending on the group.
Adept Consumer Testing http://www.adeptconsumer.com/home.php
Trotta http://www.trotta.net/join.htm
Qualitative Insights http://www.q-insights.com/respondent.html
Adler Weiner Research http://www.awr-la.com/participants.htm
Facts ‘N Figures Inc. http://www.factsnfiguresinc.com/
Inspired Opinions (formerly called Schlesinger Associates) https://inspiredopinions.com/registration.php?rc=MTg%3D
Matrix Research http://www.matrix-r.com/
Savitz Research Companies http://www.savitzpanel.com/
Plaza Research http://www.plazaresearch.com/
Check out this link if you live somewhere besides Los Angeles: http://hubpages.com/hub/Paid_Focus_Groups
Upcoming Events
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012.
www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
October 29. IHOP is offering Scary Face Pancakes free of charge for children 12 and under (one per child). The Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own pancake.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 10-8
Activities
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 8. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mom’s Bible Study begins at The Church on the Way. Join us as we study the book of Daniel using Beth Moore’s study guide. Childcare is available for $2 a child. Come eat, fellowship and study with us!
October 8. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Two- time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts.
October 8-9. Used book sale at Northridge Library. Get a bag of books for $2! Hours: Oct. 8 & 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 818-886-3640. 9051 Darby Avenue, Northridge, 91325.
October 8-10. Free Pasadena Art Weekend. See more details below: http://www.pasadenaartweekend.com/
October 8. 6 to 10 p.m. Art Night Pasadena.
Visit many of Pasadena's cultural institutions for free, including the Norton Simon Museum and Kidspace! Park at one of the venues and then take one of the free shuttles to the other museums.
October 9. 11 am to 5 pm. Art Walk Pasadena. Colorado Blvd. & El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA. The Pasadena ARTWalk is Pasadena's largest urban art fair with over 6,000 people attending yearly. The event highlights some of the best Southern Californian visual artists showcasing their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings and printmaking. ARTWalk is free and all ages are welcome.
October 10. 1-6 p.m. Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival at Levitt Pavilion, Memorial Park - 85 E. Holly Street & Lineage Performing Arts Center - 89 S. Fair Oaks Avenue. This free festival of multi-cultural costume, music and movement will feature dance troupes performing traditional Mexican, Russian, African, Irish, Spanish Flamenco, East Indian and Chinese dance amongst others. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Lineage Performing Arts Center for free dance workshops throughout the day.
October 9. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a fun house mirror. 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.
October 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Target Free Family Saturday at the Japanese American National Museum. The day includes workshops, performances, and craft activities for children. 369 East First Street, L.A., 90012. (213) 625-0414. http://www.janm.org/
October 9. Used book sale at Mid-Valley Regional Branch. This is a sale not to miss! Children’s books have all been 25 cents in the past! It’s held in a small room stuffed with books, so I try to go without my children if possible. 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills, 91343. 818-895-3650.
October 10. 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: Guest pianists from New England Conservatory perform works in commemoration of Robert Schumann's bicentennial.
October 12. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is Heads and Tails by Matthew Van Fleet.
October 12. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Family Magic. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
October 13. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Spin-Art Workshop. Be sure to wear play clothes—you may get messy! 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
Restaurants
Wendy's is selling their Jr. Frosty booklets. You buy them for one dollar and get five coupons for a free Jr. Frosty between November 1st and February 1st.
McDonald’s also has coupon books right now! You pay about $1 (some stores may charge a little more) and you get a coupon book that includes 12 FREEBIE Coupons! You get the following coupons: 3 FREE Apple Dippers, 3 FREE Small Cones, 3 FREE Small Apple Juice or Milk Jug and 3 FREE Hamburgers. Coupons are valid for use 11/1/10 – 12/31/10. Redeemable by children 12 and under.
Upcoming Events
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012. www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
October 29. IHOP is offering Scary Face Pancakes free of charge for children 12 and under (one per child). The Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own pancake.
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 8. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mom’s Bible Study begins at The Church on the Way. Join us as we study the book of Daniel using Beth Moore’s study guide. Childcare is available for $2 a child. Come eat, fellowship and study with us!
October 8. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Two- time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts.
October 8-9. Used book sale at Northridge Library. Get a bag of books for $2! Hours: Oct. 8 & 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 818-886-3640. 9051 Darby Avenue, Northridge, 91325.
October 8-10. Free Pasadena Art Weekend. See more details below: http://www.pasadenaartweekend.com/
October 8. 6 to 10 p.m. Art Night Pasadena.
Visit many of Pasadena's cultural institutions for free, including the Norton Simon Museum and Kidspace! Park at one of the venues and then take one of the free shuttles to the other museums.
October 9. 11 am to 5 pm. Art Walk Pasadena. Colorado Blvd. & El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA. The Pasadena ARTWalk is Pasadena's largest urban art fair with over 6,000 people attending yearly. The event highlights some of the best Southern Californian visual artists showcasing their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings and printmaking. ARTWalk is free and all ages are welcome.
October 10. 1-6 p.m. Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival at Levitt Pavilion, Memorial Park - 85 E. Holly Street & Lineage Performing Arts Center - 89 S. Fair Oaks Avenue. This free festival of multi-cultural costume, music and movement will feature dance troupes performing traditional Mexican, Russian, African, Irish, Spanish Flamenco, East Indian and Chinese dance amongst others. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Lineage Performing Arts Center for free dance workshops throughout the day.
October 9. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a fun house mirror. 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.
October 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Target Free Family Saturday at the Japanese American National Museum. The day includes workshops, performances, and craft activities for children. 369 East First Street, L.A., 90012. (213) 625-0414. http://www.janm.org/
October 9. Used book sale at Mid-Valley Regional Branch. This is a sale not to miss! Children’s books have all been 25 cents in the past! It’s held in a small room stuffed with books, so I try to go without my children if possible. 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills, 91343. 818-895-3650.
October 10. 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: Guest pianists from New England Conservatory perform works in commemoration of Robert Schumann's bicentennial.
October 12. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is Heads and Tails by Matthew Van Fleet.
October 12. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Family Magic. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
October 13. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Spin-Art Workshop. Be sure to wear play clothes—you may get messy! 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
Restaurants
Wendy's is selling their Jr. Frosty booklets. You buy them for one dollar and get five coupons for a free Jr. Frosty between November 1st and February 1st.
McDonald’s also has coupon books right now! You pay about $1 (some stores may charge a little more) and you get a coupon book that includes 12 FREEBIE Coupons! You get the following coupons: 3 FREE Apple Dippers, 3 FREE Small Cones, 3 FREE Small Apple Juice or Milk Jug and 3 FREE Hamburgers. Coupons are valid for use 11/1/10 – 12/31/10. Redeemable by children 12 and under.
Upcoming Events
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012. www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
October 29. IHOP is offering Scary Face Pancakes free of charge for children 12 and under (one per child). The Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own pancake.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 10-1
October 1. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Tom Rizzo Quartet. With his signature sweet tone and driving rhythmic pulse, guitarist Tom Rizzo plays not only bebop based jazz, but has also spent much of his career playing funk, pop, folk, R&B, and alternative music. Rizzo has recorded and performed with a wide range of musicians including Maynard Ferguson, Johnny Mathis, The Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, along with numerous recordings under his own name.
October 1 - October 3. Last weekend for the L.A. County Fair!
PARKING is $10 for general and $15 for preferred.
October 1. 12-6 p.m. L.A. County Fair. Ralphs Food Drive Fridays. Bring 5 cans of Ralphs brand food on Fridays to the fair and receive an admission ticket. The food is donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
Do you have any children in kindergarten up through 8th grade? The Read to Ride Program is a special reward program for kids who read books over their summer vacations. Kids will receive 3 free carnival ride vouchers for every 2 books they read and write a book report for. Check out all the details at this link: http://www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/21ReadtoRide10.pdf
October 1-3. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LA Kids Consignment sale. This is a children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 157 W. Providencia Ave., Burbank, 91502. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 2. 9 a.m. (Come as early as 8 a.m. for food and fellowship). Men’s and Women’s Fall kickoff event at The Church on The Way. Childcare is available, reservations required. Call 818-779-8085 for more information. This will be a great time to hear about all the wonderful new groups starting and be refreshed!
October 2. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Home Depot's FREE Kids Workshop to make a fireboat. 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.
October 2. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Special Latin Music FREE at LACMA, Hancock Park.
In celebration of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pavilion, join us for an afternoon of live Latin music. 12–1 pm: Plaza de la Raza Youth Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Irineo Yanez. 1–4 pm: Angel Lebron y Su Sabor. 4–6 pm: Quetzal.
October 2-3. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE admission to LACMA to celebrate the opening of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion. Timed tickets required. Please click here to reserve your tickets. Please click here to view the schedule for the weekend, including music, family activities, a free photo booth and food for purchase.
October 3. 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: Guest Artists from NEC perform Schumann (Guest pianists from New England Conservatory perform works in commemoration of Robert Schumann's bicentennial).
October 5. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is Olivia!
October 5. Free day for La Brea Tar Pits and the Natural History Museum.
October 5. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Free evening for Kidspace Museum. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with cultural art activities by Lation Heritage from 5 to 7pm and a dance performance by Folklorico Nahuatzen at 6 p.m. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103. (626) 449-9144. http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/
October 5. 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. 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210. (818) 549-0733.
October 5. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Ventriloquist Puppetry. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
October 6. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Puppets on Parade. 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
October 7-9. Used book sale at Northridge Library. Get a bag of books for $2! Hours: Oct. 7, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 & 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 818-886-3640. 9051 Darby Avenue, Northridge, 91325.
Paid Focus Groups
Have you ever been to a focus group? Companies will pay you to tell them what you think about their products. They are generally 1-2 hours and vary in pay, about $75-$100 dollars for your time. Some places even feed you! Here is a list of some local groups. If you sign up for several different groups, you have a better chance of getting called. You are eligible every 3 months or so, depending on the group.
**Adept Consumer Testing http://www.adeptconsumer.com/home.php
Trotta http://www.trotta.net/join.htm
Qualitative Insights http://www.q-insights.com/respondent.html
Adler Weiner Research http://www.awr-la.com/participants.htm
Facts ‘N Figures Inc. http://www.factsnfiguresinc.com/
Inspired Opinions (formerly called Schlesinger Associates) https://inspiredopinions.com/registration.php?rc=MTg%3D
Savitz Research Companies http://www.savitzpanel.com/
Plaza Research http://www.plazaresearch.com/
Check out this link if you live somewhere besides Los Angeles: http://hubpages.com/hub/Paid_Focus_Groups
**New to list
Upcoming Events
October 8. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mom’s Bible Study begins at The Church on the Way.
October 9. Used book sale at Mid-Valley Regional Branch. This is a sale not to miss! Children’s books have all been 25 cents in the past! It’s held in a small room stuffed with books, so I try to go without my children if possible. 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills, 91343. 818-895-3650.
October 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Target Free Family Saturday at the Japanese American National Museum. The day includes workshops, performances, and craft activities for children. 369 East First Street, L.A., 90012. (213) 625-0414. http://www.janm.org/
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012. http://www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
October 1 - October 3. Last weekend for the L.A. County Fair!
PARKING is $10 for general and $15 for preferred.
October 1. 12-6 p.m. L.A. County Fair. Ralphs Food Drive Fridays. Bring 5 cans of Ralphs brand food on Fridays to the fair and receive an admission ticket. The food is donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
Do you have any children in kindergarten up through 8th grade? The Read to Ride Program is a special reward program for kids who read books over their summer vacations. Kids will receive 3 free carnival ride vouchers for every 2 books they read and write a book report for. Check out all the details at this link: http://www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/21ReadtoRide10.pdf
October 1-3. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LA Kids Consignment sale. This is a children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 157 W. Providencia Ave., Burbank, 91502. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 1-31. Kids, ages 3-9, get free admission to San Diego Zoo (with purchase of adult ticket). If you were planning a trip, this would be a good time to go.
October 2. 9 a.m. (Come as early as 8 a.m. for food and fellowship). Men’s and Women’s Fall kickoff event at The Church on The Way. Childcare is available, reservations required. Call 818-779-8085 for more information. This will be a great time to hear about all the wonderful new groups starting and be refreshed!
October 2. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Home Depot's FREE Kids Workshop to make a fireboat. 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.
October 2. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Special Latin Music FREE at LACMA, Hancock Park.
In celebration of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pavilion, join us for an afternoon of live Latin music. 12–1 pm: Plaza de la Raza Youth Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Irineo Yanez. 1–4 pm: Angel Lebron y Su Sabor. 4–6 pm: Quetzal.
October 2-3. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE admission to LACMA to celebrate the opening of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion. Timed tickets required. Please click here to reserve your tickets. Please click here to view the schedule for the weekend, including music, family activities, a free photo booth and food for purchase.
October 3. 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: Guest Artists from NEC perform Schumann (Guest pianists from New England Conservatory perform works in commemoration of Robert Schumann's bicentennial).
October 5. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is Olivia!
October 5. Free day for La Brea Tar Pits and the Natural History Museum.
October 5. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Free evening for Kidspace Museum. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with cultural art activities by Lation Heritage from 5 to 7pm and a dance performance by Folklorico Nahuatzen at 6 p.m. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103. (626) 449-9144. http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/
October 5. 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. 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210. (818) 549-0733.
October 5. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Ventriloquist Puppetry. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
October 6. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Puppets on Parade. 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
October 7-9. Used book sale at Northridge Library. Get a bag of books for $2! Hours: Oct. 7, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 & 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 818-886-3640. 9051 Darby Avenue, Northridge, 91325.
Paid Focus Groups
Have you ever been to a focus group? Companies will pay you to tell them what you think about their products. They are generally 1-2 hours and vary in pay, about $75-$100 dollars for your time. Some places even feed you! Here is a list of some local groups. If you sign up for several different groups, you have a better chance of getting called. You are eligible every 3 months or so, depending on the group.
**Adept Consumer Testing http://www.adeptconsumer.com/home.php
Trotta http://www.trotta.net/join.htm
Qualitative Insights http://www.q-insights.com/respondent.html
Adler Weiner Research http://www.awr-la.com/participants.htm
Facts ‘N Figures Inc. http://www.factsnfiguresinc.com/
Inspired Opinions (formerly called Schlesinger Associates) https://inspiredopinions.com/registration.php?rc=MTg%3D
Savitz Research Companies http://www.savitzpanel.com/
Plaza Research http://www.plazaresearch.com/
Check out this link if you live somewhere besides Los Angeles: http://hubpages.com/hub/Paid_Focus_Groups
**New to list
Upcoming Events
October 8. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mom’s Bible Study begins at The Church on the Way.
October 9. Used book sale at Mid-Valley Regional Branch. This is a sale not to miss! Children’s books have all been 25 cents in the past! It’s held in a small room stuffed with books, so I try to go without my children if possible. 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills, 91343. 818-895-3650.
October 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Target Free Family Saturday at the Japanese American National Museum. The day includes workshops, performances, and craft activities for children. 369 East First Street, L.A., 90012. (213) 625-0414. http://www.janm.org/
October 22-24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m LA Kids Consignment sale in Santa Clarita. This is a one-weekend only children's consignment sale where you can find 50,000+ gently-used and new kids items from cribs to toys to bikes and clothing for newborns through pre-teens. 24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355. http://www.lakidsconsignment.com/
October 23. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Neighborhood Festival. Music and dance workshops and performances. Cooking workshops. Admission, parking and health screenings are free. The California Endowment. 1000 N. Alameda Street, L.A., 90012. http://www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
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