Put this fun event on your calendar - Play Day on the Green. Family-friendly day with games, carnival rides, arts and crafts, live entertainment, bounce houses, kite flying and food!
When: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, noon to 3
Where: Marina Green West, SF
Cost: Free
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Camp Mather - Summer and Fall Family Camp
Did you know that the city of San Francisco offers summer family camp in the High Sierras? Neither did I. They have two upcoming fall camping weekends: September 8-12 and September 15-19. Family camp (summer and fall) offers activities like swimming, arts & crafts, basketball, bike riding, sack races, nightly films, dancing and bingo.
Unfortunately I got the information after the fall lottery registration, which ended July 4. But if you're interested, you should stay on top of this and see if there's any availability or start making your plans for next summer. Learn more about Camp Mather family weekends here.
Unfortunately I got the information after the fall lottery registration, which ended July 4. But if you're interested, you should stay on top of this and see if there's any availability or start making your plans for next summer. Learn more about Camp Mather family weekends here.
Friday, July 29, 2011
This is the last day...
to enter the Frisco Kids contest! And also to vote for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list.
The Frisco Kids' fabulous 3rd anniversary contest ends at 5 p.m. PST today (Friday). There are several ways to enter, and you can win:
-$50 Ross gift card
-4 Ringling Brothers circus tickets
-$50 site credit to Kidlandia
-$50 site credit on Plum District Deals
-4 hour pass to Play-Well
-your choice of 3 products from TruKid natural & organic skincare
-Cinemark movie ticket
Enter by 5:00 - click here for contest details.
Deals of the Day: Ringling Brothers, Shutterfly, Wine, Spa
Some deals today:
REVE SALON PACKAGE
Get a one hour Aveda Elemental Nature massage, a one hour Aveda Elemental Nature facial plus access to sauna and steam facilities at Reve SpaSalon in downtown San Mateo. This can be yours for $99 ($205 value) through Saturday. You have a year to use it. It's through Groupon.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
RINGLING BROTHERS
Plum District is offering Ringling Brothers tickets for $15 ($25 value) for the upcoming Fully Charged show. You might remember that I'm giving away one set of tickets to Fully Charged to an Oakland show. The contest for that ends at 5 p.m. The rest of you will need to buy your own tickets. You can use your Plum District tickets in San Jose, San Francisco or Oakland. Plus, use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only. Bonus!
WINE
Get 5 summer red wines from Oriel Wines for $49 - shipping included. It's a $140 value. Get it via KGB Deals.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get a $25 restaurant.com certificate for $2 using the code SAVE through Sunday, July 31.
CINEMARK/RESTAURANT
Screamin Daily Deals is offering 2 Cinemark movie tickets and a $25 restaurant.com credit for $15. Value is $50. Buy through Sunday - no expiration date.
SHUTTERFLY
Get 40% off Shutterfly photo books using code BOOK40 through August 3rd. Offer good for one order/one redemption.
Frisco Kids uses affiliate links for some deals. If you buy using an affiliate link, Frisco Kids makes a very small percentage, which doesn't add up to much, but after enough we can buy a cup of coffee. Not all deals posted here use affiliate links.
REVE SALON PACKAGE
Get a one hour Aveda Elemental Nature massage, a one hour Aveda Elemental Nature facial plus access to sauna and steam facilities at Reve SpaSalon in downtown San Mateo. This can be yours for $99 ($205 value) through Saturday. You have a year to use it. It's through Groupon.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
RINGLING BROTHERS
Plum District is offering Ringling Brothers tickets for $15 ($25 value) for the upcoming Fully Charged show. You might remember that I'm giving away one set of tickets to Fully Charged to an Oakland show. The contest for that ends at 5 p.m. The rest of you will need to buy your own tickets. You can use your Plum District tickets in San Jose, San Francisco or Oakland. Plus, use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only. Bonus!
WINE
Get 5 summer red wines from Oriel Wines for $49 - shipping included. It's a $140 value. Get it via KGB Deals.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get a $25 restaurant.com certificate for $2 using the code SAVE through Sunday, July 31.
CINEMARK/RESTAURANT
Screamin Daily Deals is offering 2 Cinemark movie tickets and a $25 restaurant.com credit for $15. Value is $50. Buy through Sunday - no expiration date.
SHUTTERFLY
Get 40% off Shutterfly photo books using code BOOK40 through August 3rd. Offer good for one order/one redemption.
Frisco Kids uses affiliate links for some deals. If you buy using an affiliate link, Frisco Kids makes a very small percentage, which doesn't add up to much, but after enough we can buy a cup of coffee. Not all deals posted here use affiliate links.
Sponsored Deal of the Day: Mexican Food
For $15, you'll get $30 worth of Mexican food at Don Pico's Mexican Bistro & Cervicheria - I'm glad I don't have to answer the phone in that place! That's a mouthful! The San Bruno restaurant gets kudos (I hear) for its cerviche sampler. Let me know what you think! You can get the deal through Sunday on Juice in the City.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids will make enough money on your sale - if you use the link here - to buy half a pack of M&Ms. Maybe.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids will make enough money on your sale - if you use the link here - to buy half a pack of M&Ms. Maybe.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Focus Groups: Technology, Eye Conditions, Sports Nutrition
Some new focus groups that Plaza Research is recruiting for (and sorry for the funky formatting:
~Research~
Wednesday, August 3, a 1-hour individual interview in Mountain View
Requirement: Males and females ages 18+
Incentive: $75.00
If you are interested in the Research study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDA5TzdndXdzLVpRNzlIdnd4VkJPSEE6MA#gid=0
~Online Technology~
Monday, August 8 Tuesday, August 9, a 1.5-hour individual interview in San Francisco
Requirement: Males and females ages 18-50 who engage in online technology
If you are interested in the Online Technology study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RFLXWCH
Eye Conditions~
Tuesday, August 9, a 45-minute individual interview in San Francisco
Requirement: Males and females ages 18+ who suffer from certain eye conditions.
Incentive: $100.00
If you are interested in the Eye Conditions study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WG8RKR2
~Sports Nutrition~
Thursday, August 11, a 2-hour in-home interview taking place at your home
Requirement: People 18-54 who participate in certain activities
Incentive: $200.00
If you are interested in the Sports Nutrition study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TCBH5F9
Art for Kids in the Bay Area
Someone in one of my email groups asked about places for kids to do art in the Bay Area. Where do you like to go? (And don't forget to vote for Frisco Kids in the Circle of Moms Top 25 SF Mom Blogs - it's quick and easy).
Here were the places suggested, and some I found on my own:
MOCHA (Museum of Children's Art) - Oakland
MOCHA offers drop-in art, family programs, Saturday stories (art and literacy), field trips, parties, camps and special programs. And if you can't make it out, check out their MOCHA at Home program, where they tell you how to do a project.
Pixie Hall Studio - Noe Valley/SF
Pixie Hall Studio offers summer camps, workshops and alternative (Reggio Emilia inspired) preschool. Check out photos on their blog.
Art Camp - San Francisco
Art Camp offers classes to preschool and elementary school kids in fine art. They get exposed to the art, adn then make a project in response to what they've seen.
4Cats in Kensington (Berkeley) and Portrero Hill (San Francisco)
4Cats offers summer camps, workshops and parties. Art projects might include sculpey, splatter paint, clay, acrylics, sculpture, mixed media, paper mache and more.
CQ's Art for Kids - San Mateo
My friend Jill just gave me the head's up on this new art studio. They're offering free "open studio" classes this week, though you need to call to save space (650-228-4698), since she can only take 10 kids (details on the events page). For ages 3-16, the studio offers classes and parties.
ARTtifact - San Francisco
ARTifact offers summer camp, plus school time classes for kids up to age 12. They even have a playgroup for kids under 3 (and their caregiver)
San Francisco Children's Art Center - Fort Mason (San Francisco)
This nonprofit center offers classes, summer camp, parties. Classes allow kids ranging in age from 22 months, to age 10. Classes might include bookmaking, architectural sculpture, clay, mixed media and photography.
Paint and Brush - Fremont
Camps, classes and parties for kids ages 4-12. They also offer classes for children with disabilities.
Here's a long list of studios offering art programs for kids in the Bay Area.
Here were the places suggested, and some I found on my own:
MOCHA (Museum of Children's Art) - Oakland
MOCHA offers drop-in art, family programs, Saturday stories (art and literacy), field trips, parties, camps and special programs. And if you can't make it out, check out their MOCHA at Home program, where they tell you how to do a project.
Pixie Hall Studio - Noe Valley/SF
Pixie Hall Studio offers summer camps, workshops and alternative (Reggio Emilia inspired) preschool. Check out photos on their blog.
Art Camp - San Francisco
Art Camp offers classes to preschool and elementary school kids in fine art. They get exposed to the art, adn then make a project in response to what they've seen.
4Cats in Kensington (Berkeley) and Portrero Hill (San Francisco)
4Cats offers summer camps, workshops and parties. Art projects might include sculpey, splatter paint, clay, acrylics, sculpture, mixed media, paper mache and more.
CQ's Art for Kids - San Mateo
My friend Jill just gave me the head's up on this new art studio. They're offering free "open studio" classes this week, though you need to call to save space (650-228-4698), since she can only take 10 kids (details on the events page). For ages 3-16, the studio offers classes and parties.
ARTtifact - San Francisco
ARTifact offers summer camp, plus school time classes for kids up to age 12. They even have a playgroup for kids under 3 (and their caregiver)
San Francisco Children's Art Center - Fort Mason (San Francisco)
This nonprofit center offers classes, summer camp, parties. Classes allow kids ranging in age from 22 months, to age 10. Classes might include bookmaking, architectural sculpture, clay, mixed media and photography.
Paint and Brush - Fremont
Camps, classes and parties for kids ages 4-12. They also offer classes for children with disabilities.
Here's a long list of studios offering art programs for kids in the Bay Area.
Did you enter?
Don't forget to enter Frisco Kids' fabulous 3rd anniversary contest? Up for grabs:
-$50 Ross gift card
-4 Ringling Brothers circus tickets
-$50 site credit to Kidlandia
-$50 site credit on Plum District Deals
-4 hour pass to Play-Well
-your choice of 3 products from TruKid natural & organic skincare
-Cinemark movie ticket
Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
One more thing - don't forget to vote for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. You can vote every 24 hours.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Sponsored Deal: Yogurt!
I admit to an obsession with self-serve frozen yogurt, and so this deal appeals to me. Get $10 in frozen yogurt for $5 at Snowee in San Mateo. They offer 8 flavors a day (rotating from 30 choices), plus bubble drinks, shaved ice, hot dogs, chicken strips etc. (yes, a weird combination, but they do host birthday parties so that makes more sense).
You can check out their daily flavors here. And you can get the deal today and tomorrow at Juice in the City.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage from any sale. If you buy $5 in yogurt, we'll make, what - a penny?
You can check out their daily flavors here. And you can get the deal today and tomorrow at Juice in the City.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage from any sale. If you buy $5 in yogurt, we'll make, what - a penny?
Deals of the Day: Il Fornaio, Quiznos, BPA-Free Containers, many more
Some deals for you today
IL FORNAIO
I've had many great meals at Il Fornaio in Levi's Plaza. I may have to buy this deal, where you get $110 in great Italian food for $55. You'll get dinner for two, including an appetizer, two main courses, a shared dessert and two glasses of wine. I'm not sure that actually adds up to $110, but it certainly adds up to more than $55. Get the deal at Plum District Deals today only. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
Plum District has some other deals today, including:
$10 for Indian Buffet at Little India in Redwood City ($20 value)
$30 for deep tissue massage and back adjustment in South SF ($60 value)
$15 towards two hours of housecleaning from Task Rabbit ($36 value)
$100 for Mexican getaway for 2 ($995 value) - this is an all-inclusive (there are some additional fees)
$10 for $25 in ecogreen products from LetsGoGreen.biz
$19 for a box of organic produce ($38 value)
For details on any of those, visit Plum District Deals. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
BPA-FREE CONTAINERS
Worried about BPA getting into your food? Get $30 in BPA-free containers from Lock & Lock for $15 via KGB Deals.
QUIZNOS
Get two subs or two salads at Quiznos for $6, via Groupon.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get a $25 restaurant.com certificate for $2 using the code SAVE through Sunday, July 31.
CONTEST
Don't forget to enter Frisco Kids 3rd anniversary contest, where you can win tickets to Ringling Brothers, the Wiggles, TruKid natural care products, passes to Play-Well, $50 Ross gift card, $50 Plum District Deals credit, $50 credit at Kidlandia, a LimeApple hoodie from Totsy and a movie ticket. Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
Frisco Kids uses affiliate links for some deals. If you buy using an affiliate link, Frisco Kids makes a very small percentage, which doesn't add up to much, but after enough we can buy a cup of coffee. Not all deals posted here use affiliate links.
IL FORNAIO
I've had many great meals at Il Fornaio in Levi's Plaza. I may have to buy this deal, where you get $110 in great Italian food for $55. You'll get dinner for two, including an appetizer, two main courses, a shared dessert and two glasses of wine. I'm not sure that actually adds up to $110, but it certainly adds up to more than $55. Get the deal at Plum District Deals today only. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
Plum District has some other deals today, including:
$10 for Indian Buffet at Little India in Redwood City ($20 value)
$30 for deep tissue massage and back adjustment in South SF ($60 value)
$15 towards two hours of housecleaning from Task Rabbit ($36 value)
$100 for Mexican getaway for 2 ($995 value) - this is an all-inclusive (there are some additional fees)
$10 for $25 in ecogreen products from LetsGoGreen.biz
$19 for a box of organic produce ($38 value)
For details on any of those, visit Plum District Deals. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
BPA-FREE CONTAINERS
Worried about BPA getting into your food? Get $30 in BPA-free containers from Lock & Lock for $15 via KGB Deals.
QUIZNOS
Get two subs or two salads at Quiznos for $6, via Groupon.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get a $25 restaurant.com certificate for $2 using the code SAVE through Sunday, July 31.
CONTEST
Don't forget to enter Frisco Kids 3rd anniversary contest, where you can win tickets to Ringling Brothers, the Wiggles, TruKid natural care products, passes to Play-Well, $50 Ross gift card, $50 Plum District Deals credit, $50 credit at Kidlandia, a LimeApple hoodie from Totsy and a movie ticket. Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
Frisco Kids uses affiliate links for some deals. If you buy using an affiliate link, Frisco Kids makes a very small percentage, which doesn't add up to much, but after enough we can buy a cup of coffee. Not all deals posted here use affiliate links.
Don't forget! It's the massive Frisco Kids contest
Don't forget to enter Frisco Kids' fabulous 3rd anniversary contest? Up for grabs:
-$50 Ross gift card
-4 Ringling Brothers circus tickets
-$50 site credit to Kidlandia
-$50 site credit on Plum District Deals
-4 hour pass to Play-Well
-your choice of 3 products from TruKid natural & organic skincare
-Cinemark movie ticket
Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
One more thing - don't forget to vote for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. You can vote every 24 hours.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Focus Group: Personal Hygiene
Someone wants to know about your personal hygiene product use - and they're willing to pay you! It's Fleischman Field Research, and their research is taking place in the evening on Wednesday, August 3rd at their downtown SF office. If you qualify and are invited to participate, you'll be paid $90 for your time and opinions.
Interested? Click the link below for their pre-qualification questionnaire.
Interested? Click the link below for their pre-qualification questionnaire.
Coming Up: Smurf Event - free
Smurfs aren't really my thing, but I guess they're big enough (again) to warrant a new movie. So if you and the kids like smurfs, or you're just bored and looking for something free to do, Hillsdale Shopping Center is hosting a free festive event to kick off the new movie, Smurfs in 3-D (I don't even want to see it in 1-D). For your time, you can get your child's face painted blue, listen/watch interactive entertainment, check out Smurf memorabilia, and apparently more.
When: Thursday, July 28 at 3 p.m.
Where: Hillsdale Shopping Center (Macy's Center Court) - 60 31st Avenue
When: Thursday, July 28 at 3 p.m.
Where: Hillsdale Shopping Center (Macy's Center Court) - 60 31st Avenue
Don't forget the Frisco Kids contest
Don't forget to enter Frisco Kids' fabulous 3rd anniversary contest? Up for grabs:
-$50 Ross gift card
-4 Ringling Brothers circus tickets
-$50 site credit to Kidlandia
-$50 site credit on Plum District Deals
-4 hour pass to Play-Well
-your choice of 3 products from TruKid natural & organic skincare
-Cinemark movie ticket
Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
One more thing - don't forget to vote for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. You can vote every 24 hours.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Coming Up: Starlab Sky Show - Hiller
Hiller Aviation Museum has a Starlab Sky Show in their planetarium, coming up on July 27th (and later dates shown below too). Kids will learn how to identify constellations, and learn how these constellations helped early explorers find their way. Show are at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. - each show is 30 minutes.
| Wednesday, July 27th | |
| Wednesday, August 17th | |
| Saturday, September 24th Where: Hiller Aviation in San Carlos Age: 5 and up (kids 3+ can attend the 10:30 show) Cost: $5/person, $4/members plus museum admission. Get $1/off coupon here. |
Sponsored Deal of the Day: Catered Meals
It's never fun to have to search for a caterer for either a meal or a party, so Juice in the City is making it easy for you. They recommend Soul Delight, and are offering a catered dinner for 6 for only $60. So plan that dinner party and pretend you spent the day cooking! You can buy one for yourself, and one as a gift - through Tuesday. Use by next June. You also get free delivery in San Francisco, Peninsula and East Bay (see website for details on that). Get it at Juice in the City.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate; Frisco Kids makes a small percentage on every sale using these links.
Deals of the Day: Movies, Art, Massage, Stationary, Spices, Wine and more
Before the deals, a few housekeeping items:
Did you see Frisco Kids' weekend post on the fabulous 3rd anniversary contest? Up for grabs:
-$50 Ross gift card
-4 Ringling Brothers circus tickets
-4 Wiggles tickets
-$50 site credit to Kidlandia
-$50 site credit on Plum District Deals
-Adorable hoodie from Totsy and LimeApple ($49 value)
-4 hour pass to Play-Well
-your choice of 3 products from TruKid natural & organic skincare
-Cinemark movie ticket
Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
One more thing - don't forget to vote for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. You can vote every 24 hours.
DEALS!
SCRAPWALLS
This deal was quite popular on Frisco Kids last time it ran. For $15, get $30 in credit at Scrapwalls, where you can make a really cute picture out of your own pictures, like the dog above. You can buy this deal for the next WEEK.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
SPICES
The Spicy Gourmet has an online deal - get $20 in fair trade, organic spices for $10, and also get a 4 spice sampler and recipe book. Deal available this week.
MASSAGE
Get a 60 minute deep tissue massage and back adjustment for $30 in South San Francisco, via Plum District Deals. Buy through Wednesday. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
PERSONALIZED STATIONARY ETC.
This stuff is really cute - personalized "life planners" address labels, stationary, growth charts, and all kinds of other goodies made by Erin Condren. Buy via Plum District Deals through Wednesday - you'll get $50 worth of goods for $25. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
CINEMARK
For $24, you can get two anytime movie tickets plus a $25 restaurant.com gift certificate (value $50) at Plum District Deals. Buy through the weekend, And the tickets don't expire until 2025 - so even if you can't get a sitter for next 12 years, you're covered! Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
DOODLE DEALS
Get 3 admissions to Habitot for $14 via Doodle Deals ($27 value). The Berkeley museum is aimed at kids 1-5.
MAGAZINES
Get 5 magazine subscriptions for $24 on KGB Deals. That works out to about $5/subscription.
Frisco Kids uses affiliate links with some deals, making a small percentage off sales. Not all links here are affiliate links.
Did you see Frisco Kids' weekend post on the fabulous 3rd anniversary contest? Up for grabs:
-$50 Ross gift card
-4 Ringling Brothers circus tickets
-4 Wiggles tickets
-$50 site credit to Kidlandia
-$50 site credit on Plum District Deals
-Adorable hoodie from Totsy and LimeApple ($49 value)
-4 hour pass to Play-Well
-your choice of 3 products from TruKid natural & organic skincare
-Cinemark movie ticket
Enter by Friday - click here for contest details.
One more thing - don't forget to vote for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. You can vote every 24 hours.
DEALS!
SCRAPWALLS
This deal was quite popular on Frisco Kids last time it ran. For $15, get $30 in credit at Scrapwalls, where you can make a really cute picture out of your own pictures, like the dog above. You can buy this deal for the next WEEK.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
SPICES
The Spicy Gourmet has an online deal - get $20 in fair trade, organic spices for $10, and also get a 4 spice sampler and recipe book. Deal available this week.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
WINE
I did this deal before with Wine Insiders - get $75 in wine for only $25. Buy through Tuesday, redeem online.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
ALL OUT BASEBALL
Get some baseball gear in Santa Clara and Pleasanton - half off. For $30, you'll get $65 in gear and equipment from All Out Baseball. Buy through Tuesday.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
MASSAGE
Get a 60 minute deep tissue massage and back adjustment for $30 in South San Francisco, via Plum District Deals. Buy through Wednesday. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
PERSONALIZED STATIONARY ETC.
This stuff is really cute - personalized "life planners" address labels, stationary, growth charts, and all kinds of other goodies made by Erin Condren. Buy via Plum District Deals through Wednesday - you'll get $50 worth of goods for $25. Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
CINEMARK
For $24, you can get two anytime movie tickets plus a $25 restaurant.com gift certificate (value $50) at Plum District Deals. Buy through the weekend, And the tickets don't expire until 2025 - so even if you can't get a sitter for next 12 years, you're covered! Use code inwithnew and save 20% this week only.
DOODLE DEALS
Get 3 admissions to Habitot for $14 via Doodle Deals ($27 value). The Berkeley museum is aimed at kids 1-5.
MAGAZINES
Get 5 magazine subscriptions for $24 on KGB Deals. That works out to about $5/subscription.
Frisco Kids uses affiliate links with some deals, making a small percentage off sales. Not all links here are affiliate links.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Contest! Win tix to Ringling Bros, Wiggles, Ross gift card, Plum District, Totsy, natural care products, Play-Well pass, Kidlandia and more
Frisco Kids is celebrating its third birthday this month! We're doing it with a giveaway. You can win some fabulous prizes, thanks to our wonderful giveaway sponsors. But after making your comment, make sure to vote for Frisco Kids on the Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. You can vote every 24 hours.
Here's what you can win:
Ross - $50 gift card. Ross discount stores recently renovated their San Francisco store. Check it out, or check out any of the Ross stores with your prize! Ross has brand name clothing and home decor for up to 60% off retail price.
Ringling Brothers - the winner gets 4 tickets to the show Fully Charged, a Ringling Brothers show at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. Note that the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus is also playing at Cow Palace (September 1-5) and the HP Pavilion in San Jose (August 17-21). But the winner gets tickets for the Oakland Arena. The Oakland shows are September 8, 9, 10 and 11 - pick one! There are several show times (including weekend matinees).
Kidlandia - $50 site credit (includes shipping). Kidlandia, a San Francisco company, offers personalized products like maps, placemats, puzzles, doorhangers, growth charts, mugs stretched canvas maps and more. Use their cute cartoon style, or go for their licensed Disney, Dora, Spongebob or Veggie Tales products.
Check out their new Kidlandia iPad game. This prize gives you a $50 credit to use on their site, and you can use the credit for shipping too.
The Wiggles - Ah, I have fond memories of taking the kids to see the Wiggles in Oakland. Dori was 3 and Zack was 1 - and we had a Wiggly Party! The Aussies are coming back, to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland for two shows, and Frisco Kids has a family 4-pack of tickets to give away. It's for the Big Birthday live show on Friday, August 12 at 6:30. The Wiggles are having their own contest to let one audience member be part of Fruit Salad (yummy yummy). Even if you don't win, you can get tickets as low as $15.50 on Ticketmaster - use code UKULELE! for $10 off tickets. If you go to the show, bring some pet food and dog blankets to benefit local animal shelters.
Plum District Deals - Get $50 in site credit to spend on whatever deal you want. The winner will need to be a subscriber (if you're not already a subscriber, you can subscribe for free after you win). Plum District offers awesome deals for moms, ranging from movies, massages, wine tasting, fitness classes, yoga classes, steak, highlights, summer camps...the list goes on. That was just this week. Plum District offers deals for moms, by moms.
Totsy and LimeApple - Win an adorable black and white striped hoodie (size 7-8 only) from Totsy and LimeApple ($49 value). Totsy offers moms (and moms-to-be) access to top brands sales, up to 90% off retail, for moms, dads and kids ages 0-8. To sign up for Totsy deals, click here. Totsy is teaming up with LimeApple, which makes adorable girls' activewear, including swimsuits and dressy/casual wear (is that even a term?)
Play-Well TEKnologies - This camp/class/birthday party place teaches the fundamentals of engineering through the use of LEGOs to kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Sounds like a place my son would love! The winner gets a 4 hour drop-in play card to redeem at the Marin (San Anselmo) or Pleasanton location. The value: $36-40. Anyone who doesn't win the grand prize, but wants a free 30 minute card to use, let me know and I'll email it to you.
Tru-Kid All Natural Skin Care for Kids - I got some of these products to review, and I'm in the process of trying them (the sunblock works well - my kids still need to try the shampoo and detangler). This Oakland, CA company offers lots of skin care (and hair care) products that are natural and contain no synthetic dyes, paba, parabens, petroleums, gluten (I didn't know skin care products contained gluten) and other ingredients you might not want to use. The winner gets to choose 3 products - shipping included!
Cinemark movie ticket - One platinum supersaver prepaid admission, valid for one box office admission. There's a premium for 3D movies, and it doesn't work for IMAX. Good for Cinemark, Century Theaters, CineArts and Tinseltown. This is sponsored by Frisco Kids - sorry there's just one, but when's the last time you went to a movie with your significant other anyway?
Contest Rules
These are bit more complicated than most of our contests, because we have so many fabulous prizes to give away! So read carefully. The contest closes on Friday, July 29 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Any comments made after that time will be deleted or not considered. You can only win one prize (unless we have too few entries).
1. To enter, you must leave a comment stating the prizes you want in the order that you want them (or if you're open to all prizes and don't care which you win, state that too). I don't want to give you something you can't use. Make it easy for me!
2. You must also leave your email address (or if you don't want to post that online, email me at blog at friscokids dot net, and tell me which entry is yours). If I don't know how to reach you, I can't give you the prize.
3. You get an additional entry for becoming a fan of Frisco Kids on Facebook. Make a comment here if you do that. And if you're already a friend on Facebook, just tell me that in an additional blog post comment - that counts too.
4. If you sign up for emails from Frisco Kids, you'll get an additional entry (see #3 - no penalty if you are already an email subscriber). You can sign up on the top right of the page.
5. You should vote for Frisco Kids on the Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. Voting does not get you an extra entry or any special preference, but it does make others take notice of this fabulous blog. And you want to spread the word, right? After all, Frisco Kids is offering such fabulous prizes and you can only win one of them.
6. After the entry cut-off, I will use random.org to get a randomized list of winners. From that list, the first person will win his/her first choice prize. The second person will win his/her first choice prize (if available), or else I'll go to the person's second choice prize. And so forth. If you're interested in any/all prizes, let me know, so you won't be shut out of the contest. I realize that not all prizes will appeal to all people.
7 I'll email you that you won, and you'll have 48 hours to get back to me with your address (if requested) or to confirm you got my email so I can send your prize. If you don't get back to me, I may give the prize to someone else. Sorry!
I'll post the winners once I've gotten them all nailed down. Please check out the wonderful sponsors who are offering prize items!
Here's what you can win:
Ross - $50 gift card. Ross discount stores recently renovated their San Francisco store. Check it out, or check out any of the Ross stores with your prize! Ross has brand name clothing and home decor for up to 60% off retail price.
Ringling Brothers - the winner gets 4 tickets to the show Fully Charged, a Ringling Brothers show at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. Note that the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus is also playing at Cow Palace (September 1-5) and the HP Pavilion in San Jose (August 17-21). But the winner gets tickets for the Oakland Arena. The Oakland shows are September 8, 9, 10 and 11 - pick one! There are several show times (including weekend matinees).
Kidlandia - $50 site credit (includes shipping). Kidlandia, a San Francisco company, offers personalized products like maps, placemats, puzzles, doorhangers, growth charts, mugs stretched canvas maps and more. Use their cute cartoon style, or go for their licensed Disney, Dora, Spongebob or Veggie Tales products.
Check out their new Kidlandia iPad game. This prize gives you a $50 credit to use on their site, and you can use the credit for shipping too.
The Wiggles - Ah, I have fond memories of taking the kids to see the Wiggles in Oakland. Dori was 3 and Zack was 1 - and we had a Wiggly Party! The Aussies are coming back, to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland for two shows, and Frisco Kids has a family 4-pack of tickets to give away. It's for the Big Birthday live show on Friday, August 12 at 6:30. The Wiggles are having their own contest to let one audience member be part of Fruit Salad (yummy yummy). Even if you don't win, you can get tickets as low as $15.50 on Ticketmaster - use code UKULELE! for $10 off tickets. If you go to the show, bring some pet food and dog blankets to benefit local animal shelters.
Plum District Deals - Get $50 in site credit to spend on whatever deal you want. The winner will need to be a subscriber (if you're not already a subscriber, you can subscribe for free after you win). Plum District offers awesome deals for moms, ranging from movies, massages, wine tasting, fitness classes, yoga classes, steak, highlights, summer camps...the list goes on. That was just this week. Plum District offers deals for moms, by moms.
Totsy and LimeApple - Win an adorable black and white striped hoodie (size 7-8 only) from Totsy and LimeApple ($49 value). Totsy offers moms (and moms-to-be) access to top brands sales, up to 90% off retail, for moms, dads and kids ages 0-8. To sign up for Totsy deals, click here. Totsy is teaming up with LimeApple, which makes adorable girls' activewear, including swimsuits and dressy/casual wear (is that even a term?)
Play-Well TEKnologies - This camp/class/birthday party place teaches the fundamentals of engineering through the use of LEGOs to kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Sounds like a place my son would love! The winner gets a 4 hour drop-in play card to redeem at the Marin (San Anselmo) or Pleasanton location. The value: $36-40. Anyone who doesn't win the grand prize, but wants a free 30 minute card to use, let me know and I'll email it to you.
Tru-Kid All Natural Skin Care for Kids - I got some of these products to review, and I'm in the process of trying them (the sunblock works well - my kids still need to try the shampoo and detangler). This Oakland, CA company offers lots of skin care (and hair care) products that are natural and contain no synthetic dyes, paba, parabens, petroleums, gluten (I didn't know skin care products contained gluten) and other ingredients you might not want to use. The winner gets to choose 3 products - shipping included!
Cinemark movie ticket - One platinum supersaver prepaid admission, valid for one box office admission. There's a premium for 3D movies, and it doesn't work for IMAX. Good for Cinemark, Century Theaters, CineArts and Tinseltown. This is sponsored by Frisco Kids - sorry there's just one, but when's the last time you went to a movie with your significant other anyway?
Contest Rules
These are bit more complicated than most of our contests, because we have so many fabulous prizes to give away! So read carefully. The contest closes on Friday, July 29 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Any comments made after that time will be deleted or not considered. You can only win one prize (unless we have too few entries).
1. To enter, you must leave a comment stating the prizes you want in the order that you want them (or if you're open to all prizes and don't care which you win, state that too). I don't want to give you something you can't use. Make it easy for me!
2. You must also leave your email address (or if you don't want to post that online, email me at blog at friscokids dot net, and tell me which entry is yours). If I don't know how to reach you, I can't give you the prize.
3. You get an additional entry for becoming a fan of Frisco Kids on Facebook. Make a comment here if you do that. And if you're already a friend on Facebook, just tell me that in an additional blog post comment - that counts too.
4. If you sign up for emails from Frisco Kids, you'll get an additional entry (see #3 - no penalty if you are already an email subscriber). You can sign up on the top right of the page.
5. You should vote for Frisco Kids on the Circle of Moms' Top 25 SF Mom Blog list. Voting does not get you an extra entry or any special preference, but it does make others take notice of this fabulous blog. And you want to spread the word, right? After all, Frisco Kids is offering such fabulous prizes and you can only win one of them.
6. After the entry cut-off, I will use random.org to get a randomized list of winners. From that list, the first person will win his/her first choice prize. The second person will win his/her first choice prize (if available), or else I'll go to the person's second choice prize. And so forth. If you're interested in any/all prizes, let me know, so you won't be shut out of the contest. I realize that not all prizes will appeal to all people.
7 I'll email you that you won, and you'll have 48 hours to get back to me with your address (if requested) or to confirm you got my email so I can send your prize. If you don't get back to me, I may give the prize to someone else. Sorry!
I'll post the winners once I've gotten them all nailed down. Please check out the wonderful sponsors who are offering prize items!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sponsored Deal of the Day: San Benito House in Half Moon Bay
I've posted a few times before about the San Benito House in Half Moon Bay. I've stayed there myself and the place holds special memories for my husband and me. So I'm always excited when I see a deal for it. Friday through Sunday, Juice in the City is offering a deal on a one night stay in a standard room with private bath (but not the romance suite - which I never stayed in). Plus you can get 20% off another night's stay. The deal is for $64 for the night. Wow! The San Benito House is right in downtown Half Moon Bay, so there's plenty to do walking around downtown there - and a quick drive from SF, the peninsula and South Bay. To get the deal, click here.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
Deals of the Day: Cinemark, Wine, Curves, Steaks, Eco Boat Tour
CURVES
For $15, get a one month Curves membership, plus two 30 minute Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness classes. I don't know what those are, but for $15, it's worth a visit! The deal is good at 20 San Francisco area locations. Buy through Tuesday.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here - it's on the SF page
WINE
Mountain View Vintners has a deal for $46, where you get $92 in wine (2 bottles of red, 2 bottles of white) - and you can buy it online. Buy through Saturday, use by January, 2012. Shipping and tax are included (for CA deliveries).
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here - it's on the San Jose page
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
CINEMARK
For $24, you can get two anytime movie tickets plus a $25 restaurant.com gift certificate (value $50) at Plum District Deals. Buy through the weekend, And the tickets don't expire until 2025 - so even if you can't get a sitter for next 12 years, you're covered!
If you're new to Plum District, use the special code SUMMER at checkout, and get 20% off the order!
STEAKS
I just cashed in my steak deal that I ordered last time they had it on Plum District, so mine are on the way. For $69, you get two filet mignons (5 oz), two top sirloins (6 oz), four ribeyes (4 oz), four boneless chicken breasts (4 oz), Omaha steak burgers and eight potatoes au gratin - shipped free. It's an everywhere deal.
If you're new to Plum District, use the special code SUMMER at checkout, and get 20% off the order!
SAN FRANCISCO WHALE TOURS
This deal, for a 90 minute ecotour on a catamaran, is something I should buy for my daughter, who is into all things aquatic. You'll look for birds, harbor seals, sea lions and more (no necessarily whales, though). It leaves from Pier 39 and costs $17 (normally $34). Buy through Friday, and use by September 30, 2011. There are a limited quantity available, so get it quickly if you're interested. Tours depart daily at 3:30 p.m. and you can buy up to 15.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Link Love - what I'm reading
I've been plowing through the list of nominees at Circle of Moms' 25 Top San Francisco Mom Blogs. What struck me the most is how beautiful so many of the photos are on these websites. Check them out, but be sure to vote (for Frisco Kids!) first!
Check out the Renegade Craft Fair post by Mom Inc. Daily. The photos at Suburban Homstead. Slow Family Online's 4th of July Photos. And the post on crafting with kids.
Free summer concerts in the Bay Area - Kid Matter
The Savvy Source has a list of 5 spots for swimming and splashing in the Bay Area.
Bay Area's best dim sum restaurants - by Red Tricycle.
Cheese Board Collective in Berkeley, plus Shattuck Ave and Tilden Park - by A Little Yumminess
10 Bay Area petting zoos - by Red Tricycle
Check out the Renegade Craft Fair post by Mom Inc. Daily. The photos at Suburban Homstead. Slow Family Online's 4th of July Photos. And the post on crafting with kids.
Free summer concerts in the Bay Area - Kid Matter
The Savvy Source has a list of 5 spots for swimming and splashing in the Bay Area.
Bay Area's best dim sum restaurants - by Red Tricycle.
Cheese Board Collective in Berkeley, plus Shattuck Ave and Tilden Park - by A Little Yumminess
10 Bay Area petting zoos - by Red Tricycle
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Coming Up: KinderCycle Swap
Got used kid stuff you want to exchange? Do it here, at the KinderCycle swap.
Where: Urban Recess Recreation (470 Carolina Street, SF)
When: Saturday, July 23 from 11-1
Cost: $20 with no items to swap, $10 with items to swap
For: Newborn to 5 year old sizes
More info: KinderCycle.org
Where: Urban Recess Recreation (470 Carolina Street, SF)
When: Saturday, July 23 from 11-1
Cost: $20 with no items to swap, $10 with items to swap
For: Newborn to 5 year old sizes
More info: KinderCycle.org
Frisco Kids on Good Morning America
You probably missed it, but Frisco Kids (well, the kids and I) were on Good Morning America this morning, learning how to prevent brain drain and incorporate learning into your daily errands.
Here's the link.
What do you do in your household to keep the kids learning during the summer?
Here's the link.
What do you do in your household to keep the kids learning during the summer?
Sponsored Deal of the Day: Classic 101 Burgers and Shakes
Today and tomorrow, Juice in the City has a half-off on burgers and shakes in Belmont. For $8, you'll gt $16 in food at Classic 101 Burgers and Shakes. You can buy, and if you're interested you should snap it up quickly because the deal is capped at 250. You can buy one for yourself and one as a gift. Offer is open today and tomorrow at Juice in the City.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Deals of the Day: BounceU, Boat Tour, Comics, Disneyland Hotel, In-Home Massage
DISNEYLAND HOTEL
Heading to Disneyland? Stay TWO NIGHTS at the Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort (2 blocks from Disneyland), and get $50 in restaurant.com certificates for $149. They have a pool, free wi-fi, You're allowed to buy up to three of these and stack the deals. Get it at KGB Deals. Use by December 30, 2011.
BOUNCEU
If you missed the deal yesterday, you can get 5 open BounceU sessions in San Carlos for $17. More details here.
SAN FRANCISCO WHALE TOURS
This deal, for a 90 minute ecotour on a catamaran, is something I should buy for my daughter, who is into all things aquatic. You'll look for birds, harbor seals, sea lions and more (no necessarily whales, though). It leaves from Pier 39 and costs $17 (normally $34). Buy through Friday, and use by September 30, 2011. There are a limited quantity available, so get it quickly if you're interested. Tours depart daily at 3:30 p.m. and you can buy up to 15.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
SALT WATER TAFFY
I'm not a big salt water taffy fan, but if you are, this looks like a deal. Get $20 in salt water taffy (more than 50 flavors to choose from) OR KITES for $10, at El Granada's Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Company. Buy today only, use into January, 2012.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
COMICS
For you comics fans (my kids are now among them), you can get $15 in comics for $7 at The Escapist Comic Book Store in Berkeley. Buy today, use by November 30, 2011.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant.com certificates for $3, using code SWEET at checkout. Good through Sunday.
MASSAGE FOR MOMS
Get a one hour at-home massage (East Bay towns - see the listing before you buy) for $40. You can also get the massage at the studio in Berkeley, through Massage for Moms.. Buy through Thursday at Mamasource.
Frisco Kids makes a small percentage if you purchase using affiliate links. Not all links here are affiliate links.
Heading to Disneyland? Stay TWO NIGHTS at the Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort (2 blocks from Disneyland), and get $50 in restaurant.com certificates for $149. They have a pool, free wi-fi, You're allowed to buy up to three of these and stack the deals. Get it at KGB Deals. Use by December 30, 2011.
BOUNCEU
If you missed the deal yesterday, you can get 5 open BounceU sessions in San Carlos for $17. More details here.
SAN FRANCISCO WHALE TOURS
This deal, for a 90 minute ecotour on a catamaran, is something I should buy for my daughter, who is into all things aquatic. You'll look for birds, harbor seals, sea lions and more (no necessarily whales, though). It leaves from Pier 39 and costs $17 (normally $34). Buy through Friday, and use by September 30, 2011. There are a limited quantity available, so get it quickly if you're interested. Tours depart daily at 3:30 p.m. and you can buy up to 15.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
SALT WATER TAFFY
I'm not a big salt water taffy fan, but if you are, this looks like a deal. Get $20 in salt water taffy (more than 50 flavors to choose from) OR KITES for $10, at El Granada's Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Company. Buy today only, use into January, 2012.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
COMICS
For you comics fans (my kids are now among them), you can get $15 in comics for $7 at The Escapist Comic Book Store in Berkeley. Buy today, use by November 30, 2011.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant.com certificates for $3, using code SWEET at checkout. Good through Sunday.
MASSAGE FOR MOMS
Get a one hour at-home massage (East Bay towns - see the listing before you buy) for $40. You can also get the massage at the studio in Berkeley, through Massage for Moms.. Buy through Thursday at Mamasource.
Frisco Kids makes a small percentage if you purchase using affiliate links. Not all links here are affiliate links.
Focus Group: Online Communications
Plaza Research is recruiting for a focus group.
~Online Communications~ Monday, July 25th Wednesday, July 27th, 90-minute individual interview in San Francisco Requirement: People who use certain online communication tools Incentive: $100.00 If you are interested in the Online Communications study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dHJhRjg3U1pKTDlGWld1Z1p6X3NTU2c6MA#gid=15
WTF? Sippy the Straw
Not sure how to categorize this post, but I got an email from Sippy the Straw and it had me scratching my head, in a good way. And not because of lice. Apparently the 8 foot tall Sippy the Straw is touring the Bay Area looking for its perfect drink. If you see Sippy, you can share photos on Sippy's Facebook page (and join Frisco Kids' page while you're at it). And if you have any clue what this is about, please comment here!
(Did you vote today for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms Top 25 SF Mom Blog list?)
(Did you vote today for Frisco Kids on Circle of Moms Top 25 SF Mom Blog list?)
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sponsored Deal of the Day: Bounce U in San Carlos
Juice in the City has a deal today and tomorrow at BounceU in San Carlos. For $17, you get 5 open bounce sessions (half off the normal $35 rate). Buy through Tuesday. Each session is 90 minutes. You have a year to use the passes, and you can buy them as a gift (3 max per purchase, only one for yourself). Purchase here.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
Review: Lice Shampoos
Last spring, when we had a certain critter crawling around the hair of one of my children (who shall remain nameless), we avoided the medicated shampoos that many others run out to buy. We did the olive oil suffocation method. Which worked well. Followed by hours of nit picking and many more shampooings to get the oil out of the hair.
On round 2, a month later, we were out of town. Nothing like showing up at Grandma's house with lice! She was thrilled. So thrilled that she insisted we call a professional (though I'm an excellent nitpicker, my mother just doesn't trust me in that regard). The lice people came with TLC, Total Lice Control shampoo, which is supposed to kill not only the bugs, but the nits. I can vouch for it killing the bugs. I can't speak for the nits, because the only way to guarantee you get your kid back into school is to be nit free. And I want my kids in school, not at home with dead eggs in their hair.
The shampoo (which I paid $20/bottle) is natural, chemical-free and doesn't smell too great. Especially when you leave it on for 30 minutes, as you're instructed to do (imagine stuffing an entire rosemary plant up your nose for half an hour). So when I mention to my kids that we're doing a prophylactic lice shampooing, they usually respond by screaming and running away from me.
The other prevention method I use is straight tea tree oil, purchased at Trader Joe's, and rubbed on the hairline with a Q-tip. This method isn't too popular in the house either, with one child claiming it itches and smells, and the other child just saying it stinks. And they're right.
The nice people at Fairy Tales Hair Care offered to send me a bottle of their shampoo and conditioner to review. Given that everyone else I know in the world uses Fairy Tales, I jumped at the chance. Fairy Tales shampoo does not kill lice. It's supposed to repel them, using natural oils to repel them. Given how good the shampoo and conditioner smell, I can't understand why the lice wouldn't flock to the hair too.
Does it work? I don't know yet. There hasn't been an outbreak of lice in camp. But I do know that my child who complains the most about getting shampooed, doesn't mind using this shampoo or conditioner at all. And that's huge.
If we do get another outbreak, I will dip back into the TLC. But for prevention, I'm going to continue to try the Fairy Tales stuff.
What products do you use and like for lice control???
(The Fairy Tales people came out with a new lice app - which can track outbreaks in your area. It's free and called the Facts of Lice on itunes).
On round 2, a month later, we were out of town. Nothing like showing up at Grandma's house with lice! She was thrilled. So thrilled that she insisted we call a professional (though I'm an excellent nitpicker, my mother just doesn't trust me in that regard). The lice people came with TLC, Total Lice Control shampoo, which is supposed to kill not only the bugs, but the nits. I can vouch for it killing the bugs. I can't speak for the nits, because the only way to guarantee you get your kid back into school is to be nit free. And I want my kids in school, not at home with dead eggs in their hair.
The shampoo (which I paid $20/bottle) is natural, chemical-free and doesn't smell too great. Especially when you leave it on for 30 minutes, as you're instructed to do (imagine stuffing an entire rosemary plant up your nose for half an hour). So when I mention to my kids that we're doing a prophylactic lice shampooing, they usually respond by screaming and running away from me.
The other prevention method I use is straight tea tree oil, purchased at Trader Joe's, and rubbed on the hairline with a Q-tip. This method isn't too popular in the house either, with one child claiming it itches and smells, and the other child just saying it stinks. And they're right.
Does it work? I don't know yet. There hasn't been an outbreak of lice in camp. But I do know that my child who complains the most about getting shampooed, doesn't mind using this shampoo or conditioner at all. And that's huge.
If we do get another outbreak, I will dip back into the TLC. But for prevention, I'm going to continue to try the Fairy Tales stuff.
What products do you use and like for lice control???
(The Fairy Tales people came out with a new lice app - which can track outbreaks in your area. It's free and called the Facts of Lice on itunes).
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Coming Up: Target Family Fun Day in Redwood City - free
There will be live music, performers, cooking demos, face painting, art projects, bounce houses, food and more. Plus, it's free! The theme is Wild about Wildlife. The Lizard Lady will be there! Plus, insects, snakes and owls.
When: Sunday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
Friday, July 15, 2011
Focus Group: Banking
Fleischman Field Research has a focus group coming up on Banking. The research is in their downtown SF offices, in evening on Wednesday, August 3rd. If you qualify and are invited to participate, you will be paid $175.
If you are interested in participating, click the link below to take their short pre-qualification questionnaire.
Coming Up: Hapa concert
The Peninsula JCC is hosting a concert by one of Hawaii's most beloved bands, HAPA. Enjoy the music by the pool in Foster City (note, there won't be swimming during the concert).
When: Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30-9:30
Where: PJCC (800 Foster City Blvd)
Cost: $12/members, $15/public, $17/at the door
Tickets: By phone - (605) 212-7522 or online
When: Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30-9:30
Where: PJCC (800 Foster City Blvd)
Cost: $12/members, $15/public, $17/at the door
Tickets: By phone - (605) 212-7522 or online
Focus Groups: Opinions, People, Autos (how random!)
A few focus groups to pass along, from Plaza Research. Apologies for the funky formatting.
~Autos~ Tuesday, July 26th Friday, July 29th, 1-hour conducted remotely from your own computer Requirement: People who have purchased or are thinking about purchasing certain cars Incentive: $75.00 If you are interested in the Autos study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF8xalV2eEtZcnhfa2hlNENwc21MSEE6MA#gid=2 ~Opinions~ Tuesday July 26th, 2-hour focus group discussion Requirement: Males and females ages 25 and older. If you are interested in the Opinions study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HJR2WM5 ~People~ Monday, July 18th-Tuesday, July 19th, 3-hour individual interview in San Francisco Requirement: People 16-80 years old Incentive: $90.00 If you are interested in the People study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZKGC3JQ
Sponsored Deals of the Day: Facial, Chocolate and Personalized Story Book
Three great deals this weekend from Juice in the City.
(and did you vote for me today in the Circle of Moms SF Mom Blogs Top 25 list? You can vote every 24 hours -no registration. Easy easy! Two clicks. Just check out the deals below first)
FACIAL
Those on the peninsula (or who are willing to travel to the peninsula) can cash in on an awesome facial at Soluna Skincare in Menlo Park. It's $49 ($110 value). It doesn't expire until February 15, 2012 (right after Valentine's Day - your hubby will be happy you thought of this gift he can give you - early!). Choose from 4 different facials (see them here). You can buy two of them for yourself, though only use one per visit. Who who really needs two facials in one visit anyway? Buy the deal through Sunday, July 17 here.
PERSONALIZED STORY BOOK
You might have seen this post I did previously - well now's your chance to get in on it if you missed it. This is a personalized story book by Flattenme, a company started by a Bay area mom with 4 kids (4!). The deal is you get a hard cover book personalized for the lucky child. Choose from 8 different stories. And don't forget - it was one of Oprah's favorite holiday items in recent years. I'm still bummed I wasn't in the audience for any of those "favorite things" shows. Ah well. Get the deal here for $14 through Sunday. It's on the North Bay page, but it doesn't matter where you live.
CHOCOLATE
Need I say more? Oh yes, 50% off. For $10 you'll get $20 worth of chocolates and sweets form Danville Chocolates. Get the deal here for $10 through Sunday. It's on the East Bay page. You can buy two deals, giving one to a friend. It's worth visiting their site just for the photos. No calories just to look! Expires in January, giving you the whole year to work off the calories.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
(and did you vote for me today in the Circle of Moms SF Mom Blogs Top 25 list? You can vote every 24 hours -no registration. Easy easy! Two clicks. Just check out the deals below first)
FACIAL
Those on the peninsula (or who are willing to travel to the peninsula) can cash in on an awesome facial at Soluna Skincare in Menlo Park. It's $49 ($110 value). It doesn't expire until February 15, 2012 (right after Valentine's Day - your hubby will be happy you thought of this gift he can give you - early!). Choose from 4 different facials (see them here). You can buy two of them for yourself, though only use one per visit. Who who really needs two facials in one visit anyway? Buy the deal through Sunday, July 17 here.
PERSONALIZED STORY BOOK
You might have seen this post I did previously - well now's your chance to get in on it if you missed it. This is a personalized story book by Flattenme, a company started by a Bay area mom with 4 kids (4!). The deal is you get a hard cover book personalized for the lucky child. Choose from 8 different stories. And don't forget - it was one of Oprah's favorite holiday items in recent years. I'm still bummed I wasn't in the audience for any of those "favorite things" shows. Ah well. Get the deal here for $14 through Sunday. It's on the North Bay page, but it doesn't matter where you live.
CHOCOLATE
Need I say more? Oh yes, 50% off. For $10 you'll get $20 worth of chocolates and sweets form Danville Chocolates. Get the deal here for $10 through Sunday. It's on the East Bay page. You can buy two deals, giving one to a friend. It's worth visiting their site just for the photos. No calories just to look! Expires in January, giving you the whole year to work off the calories.
Juice in the City is a Frisco Kids affiliate, and Frisco Kids makes a small percentage of any sale using this link.
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