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.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 9-24
Local and Online Weekend Deals from Groupon
$37 for Two Indoor Skydiving Flights Plus DVD at iFly Hollywood ($84.90 Value)
http://www.groupon.com/los-angeles/
Highlights
· Two indoor flights
· Equivalent time of three tandem-skydives
· DVD of your flight provided
The Fine Print
· Expires Mar 27, 2011
· Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Not valid Saturdays. By app't only. Must weigh less than 250 lbs.; if under 6', must weigh less than 230 lbs. Not valid for pregnant women or those with history of heart, neck, back or shoulder problems.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
$7 for One 8" Mum Pot Delivered to Your Home from BidMyCrib.com (Available through Sunday)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/bid-my-crib-com-cincinnati-1
Highlights
· Choice of five colors
· Delivered right to your door
· Order multiple flowers
· Brightens up any yard
The Fine Print
· Expires Dec 27, 2010
· Allow 2 weeks for delivery. No cash back. Not valid with other offers.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
$20 for $40 Worth of Personalized Paper Products and Invitations from Between the Sheets Co. (Available through Friday)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/between-the-sheets-co-north-jersey
Highlights
· Beautiful, quality paper goods
· Complimentary custom designs
· Shop online
The Fine Print
· Expires Dec 15, 2010
· Redeem starting 9/26. Limit 4 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Limit 1 per order. Allow 2 weeks for shipping. Not valid for monogrammed goods, rubber stamps, custom cups or home goods. Shipping not included.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
$15 for a Personalized Photo Lunchbox from Photo Lunchboxes ($30 Value) (Available through Sunday)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/flip-clips-1
Highlights
· Classic metal lunchbox
· Personalize both sides with a photo, design, or monogram
· Great gift for kids
The Fine Print
· Expires Mar 1, 2011
· Redeem starting 9/28. Limit 1 per order. Shipping not included. Tax not included for orders in California. Not valid with other offers.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
Activities
September 4 - October 3. L.A. County Fair.
PARKING is $10 for general and $15 for preferred. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
September 24 and all subsequent Fridays. 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
September 20 - 26. SpaFinder Deal Days. SpaFinder Deal Days lets you enjoy spa, wellness or beauty services for just $50 prices or 50% off at spas, yoga and Pilates studios, fitness centers and more across the U.S. http://www.spafinder.com/dealdays?
September 24. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Kristin Korb. Vocalist/bassist Kristin Korb tours internationally as a performer, clinician, and guest artist with numerous jazz ensembles. Her new release, In The Meantime, features her innovative arrangements of jazz standards with the help of jazz greats Bob Sheppard, Nick Mancini, Llew Matthews, Steve Barnes and Larry Koonse.
September 25. 12-6 p.m. FREE event. DEAFestival Los Angeles 2010. Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Avenue, Lake Balboa. Free parking. This is a wonderful event that I’ve been able to attend in the past. There are activities for the kids, performances, food and drinks for purchase and just a lot of fun!
September 25. 4:30 p.m. FREE event. Feast of Tabernacles at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena. 18 E. Holly St., Pasadena CA. Free food and entertainment. Get there early because the food tickets go fast.
September 26. 6 p.m. No concert this week at the LACMA.
September 28. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is autumn.
September 28. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Magic. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
September 29. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Music and Games with Peter. 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
September 29. Free food! You can try the new Panda Express Kobari Beef on 9-29 only! No purchase required! One entree per person with a coupon. Here’s the link to the coupon:
http://184.106.246.200/PX_FB_tab/images/Kobari-10-ecoupon.jpg
September 30. (Please note this is the corrected date). 5-8 p.m. Free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. You get a 3 oz. Make-A-Wish Creation (which is sweet cream ice cream mixed with brownie, sprinkles and caramel).
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.
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
Movies
Movie Ticket Deal (Available through 9-24 only). Get 4 movie tickets for $15!
Go to the following address and sign up as a new user and you'll get $5 credit.
http://tippr.com/i/chris.rosenquist/l/
Go to Seattle Deals (you don’t have to live in Seattle for this deal), and choose Weekly Cinema. Great deal!
Redbox has a new deal going on where you can get a promo code for a Free Rental after renting one! Rent 1 movie at Redbox during September, then enter the code found on the dvd at this site http://www.thanksabilliongiveaway.com/ After entering your code, you’ll receive a promo code valid for a free redbox movie rental! You have a week to use the promo code for your free movie. You are also entered in a contest to win other prizes, such as a trip to the People’s Choice Awards.
Blockbuster Express has a new code out. Get a free movie rental for one night with coupon code SSD19B. Expires Sept. 30, 2010. In addition, they have a coupon code good for this weekend. Rent any two movies and get the third one free, just use code THXBBX.
Half Price Movie Tickets
https://halfcostmovies.com/
See all the latest movies for 50% off what the theater charges. This site purchases tickets in bulk, so they are able to sell the tickets at a discount. The tickets are only available for theaters that allow online purchase of tickets, so the choices are somewhat limited, but the discount is worth the drive. We haven’t used this site yet, so if anyone does, let us know what you think!
Shopping
JcPenney has two deals right now.
Use JCPenney coupon code GO4TEN to get $10 off a purchase of $10 or more online. Also try coupon code LIZ4YOU to get the discount. You may be able to use them both on two separate orders. It's unclear how long these coupon codes are valid, so don't wait long if you want to use them. And shoes ship free right now!
Here is a deal you can get through 10/22 at Sephora locations inside JCPenney Stores: Free Buxom Lash Mascara. All you need to do is bring the printable coupon with you. Here’s the link: http://f.chtah.com/i/2/95827765/092210_SIJCP_ePDF_FINAL_4.jpg
Photo Deals
Snapfish is now offering 75 Free Prints for all Snapfish Members {just pay s/h}! Add 75 4X6 Prints to your cart. At checkout, enter Promo Code: ISTOCK75. Shipping and handling will be around $4.42. Good through 11/30.
Upcoming Events
October 1-3. LA Kids Consignment sale. 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.
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 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.
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.
$37 for Two Indoor Skydiving Flights Plus DVD at iFly Hollywood ($84.90 Value)
http://www.groupon.com/los-angeles/
Highlights
· Two indoor flights
· Equivalent time of three tandem-skydives
· DVD of your flight provided
The Fine Print
· Expires Mar 27, 2011
· Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Not valid Saturdays. By app't only. Must weigh less than 250 lbs.; if under 6', must weigh less than 230 lbs. Not valid for pregnant women or those with history of heart, neck, back or shoulder problems.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
$7 for One 8" Mum Pot Delivered to Your Home from BidMyCrib.com (Available through Sunday)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/bid-my-crib-com-cincinnati-1
Highlights
· Choice of five colors
· Delivered right to your door
· Order multiple flowers
· Brightens up any yard
The Fine Print
· Expires Dec 27, 2010
· Allow 2 weeks for delivery. No cash back. Not valid with other offers.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
$20 for $40 Worth of Personalized Paper Products and Invitations from Between the Sheets Co. (Available through Friday)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/between-the-sheets-co-north-jersey
Highlights
· Beautiful, quality paper goods
· Complimentary custom designs
· Shop online
The Fine Print
· Expires Dec 15, 2010
· Redeem starting 9/26. Limit 4 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Limit 1 per order. Allow 2 weeks for shipping. Not valid for monogrammed goods, rubber stamps, custom cups or home goods. Shipping not included.
· See the rules that apply to all deals.
$15 for a Personalized Photo Lunchbox from Photo Lunchboxes ($30 Value) (Available through Sunday)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/flip-clips-1
Highlights
· Classic metal lunchbox
· Personalize both sides with a photo, design, or monogram
· Great gift for kids
The Fine Print
· Expires Mar 1, 2011
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Activities
September 4 - October 3. L.A. County Fair.
PARKING is $10 for general and $15 for preferred. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
September 24 and all subsequent Fridays. 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
September 20 - 26. SpaFinder Deal Days. SpaFinder Deal Days lets you enjoy spa, wellness or beauty services for just $50 prices or 50% off at spas, yoga and Pilates studios, fitness centers and more across the U.S. http://www.spafinder.com/dealdays?
September 24. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Kristin Korb. Vocalist/bassist Kristin Korb tours internationally as a performer, clinician, and guest artist with numerous jazz ensembles. Her new release, In The Meantime, features her innovative arrangements of jazz standards with the help of jazz greats Bob Sheppard, Nick Mancini, Llew Matthews, Steve Barnes and Larry Koonse.
September 25. 12-6 p.m. FREE event. DEAFestival Los Angeles 2010. Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Avenue, Lake Balboa. Free parking. This is a wonderful event that I’ve been able to attend in the past. There are activities for the kids, performances, food and drinks for purchase and just a lot of fun!
September 25. 4:30 p.m. FREE event. Feast of Tabernacles at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena. 18 E. Holly St., Pasadena CA. Free food and entertainment. Get there early because the food tickets go fast.
September 26. 6 p.m. No concert this week at the LACMA.
September 28. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is autumn.
September 28. 6 p.m. FREE. Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas. This week: Magic. 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas.
September 29. 11 a.m. Kids Club at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. This week: Music and Games with Peter. 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T. Oaks, 91362.
September 29. Free food! You can try the new Panda Express Kobari Beef on 9-29 only! No purchase required! One entree per person with a coupon. Here’s the link to the coupon:
http://184.106.246.200/PX_FB_tab/images/Kobari-10-ecoupon.jpg
September 30. (Please note this is the corrected date). 5-8 p.m. Free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. You get a 3 oz. Make-A-Wish Creation (which is sweet cream ice cream mixed with brownie, sprinkles and caramel).
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.
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
Movies
Movie Ticket Deal (Available through 9-24 only). Get 4 movie tickets for $15!
Go to the following address and sign up as a new user and you'll get $5 credit.
http://tippr.com/i/chris.rosenquist/l/
Go to Seattle Deals (you don’t have to live in Seattle for this deal), and choose Weekly Cinema. Great deal!
Redbox has a new deal going on where you can get a promo code for a Free Rental after renting one! Rent 1 movie at Redbox during September, then enter the code found on the dvd at this site http://www.thanksabilliongiveaway.com/ After entering your code, you’ll receive a promo code valid for a free redbox movie rental! You have a week to use the promo code for your free movie. You are also entered in a contest to win other prizes, such as a trip to the People’s Choice Awards.
Blockbuster Express has a new code out. Get a free movie rental for one night with coupon code SSD19B. Expires Sept. 30, 2010. In addition, they have a coupon code good for this weekend. Rent any two movies and get the third one free, just use code THXBBX.
Half Price Movie Tickets
https://halfcostmovies.com/
See all the latest movies for 50% off what the theater charges. This site purchases tickets in bulk, so they are able to sell the tickets at a discount. The tickets are only available for theaters that allow online purchase of tickets, so the choices are somewhat limited, but the discount is worth the drive. We haven’t used this site yet, so if anyone does, let us know what you think!
Shopping
JcPenney has two deals right now.
Use JCPenney coupon code GO4TEN to get $10 off a purchase of $10 or more online. Also try coupon code LIZ4YOU to get the discount. You may be able to use them both on two separate orders. It's unclear how long these coupon codes are valid, so don't wait long if you want to use them. And shoes ship free right now!
Here is a deal you can get through 10/22 at Sephora locations inside JCPenney Stores: Free Buxom Lash Mascara. All you need to do is bring the printable coupon with you. Here’s the link: http://f.chtah.com/i/2/95827765/092210_SIJCP_ePDF_FINAL_4.jpg
Photo Deals
Snapfish is now offering 75 Free Prints for all Snapfish Members {just pay s/h}! Add 75 4X6 Prints to your cart. At checkout, enter Promo Code: ISTOCK75. Shipping and handling will be around $4.42. Good through 11/30.
Upcoming Events
October 1-3. LA Kids Consignment sale. 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.
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 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.
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.
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