This weekend (December 3-4) is Bank of America's monthly Museums on Us. With your B of A card, you can get one free entrance to the Chabot Space and Science Center, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the de Young Museum, the Legion of Honor, the Museum of African Diaspora, and the Children's Creativity Museum (aka Zeum). You may still need to pay for your kids (and tell your partner to bring his/her card to get in free as well). Of note, the CJM offers free entrance to kids anyway.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Deals of the Day: Expedition Island, Shoes-N-Feet, Omaha Steak, Tahoe Zip Line, Amazon, Restaurant
Some deals for you today - I may update later if I have time.
SHOES-N-FEET
Get $40 in women's shoes for $20 at Shoes-n-Feet in San Francisco (brands include Munro, New Balance, Dansko, Naot and more). Get the deal here at Plum District on the Marin or San Francisco page. If you're new to Plum, get the deal here.
EXPEDITION ISLAND
For Marin folks, there's an exclusive Plum District night on December 8th - drop the kids off at Petaluma's Expedition Island for three hours of pizza and fun (zip line, rope swing, rock wall etc.), and you get three hours of shopping/date night). All for $20. Get the deal here at Plum District on the Marin page. If you're new to Plum, get the deal here.
OMAHA STEAK
Here's a deal I just got: Omaha Steaks (which includes steak, pork chops, chicken breasts and creme brulee) - for $75 including shipping. It's on the Everywhere page (and the regional pages as well). Get the deal here at Plum District.
TAHOE ZIP LINE
See the trees from a different angle with a Zip Line at Kirkwood. Get a 2.5 hour ziplining tour (must be 10+ in age) for two people for $125 (value $250).
Get the deal here if you're new to Groupon.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
AMAZON
Buying anything for yourself or others through Amazon this holiday season? Please use Frisco Kids' search box (or click here) on the right side of the blog page. You support Frisco Kids at no cost to yourself.
Restaurant.com
Get $25 in restaurant.com certificates for as low as $2 each using code DEAL through today.
Buying through these links supports Frisco Kids.
SHOES-N-FEET
Get $40 in women's shoes for $20 at Shoes-n-Feet in San Francisco (brands include Munro, New Balance, Dansko, Naot and more). Get the deal here at Plum District on the Marin or San Francisco page. If you're new to Plum, get the deal here.
EXPEDITION ISLAND
For Marin folks, there's an exclusive Plum District night on December 8th - drop the kids off at Petaluma's Expedition Island for three hours of pizza and fun (zip line, rope swing, rock wall etc.), and you get three hours of shopping/date night). All for $20. Get the deal here at Plum District on the Marin page. If you're new to Plum, get the deal here.
OMAHA STEAK
Here's a deal I just got: Omaha Steaks (which includes steak, pork chops, chicken breasts and creme brulee) - for $75 including shipping. It's on the Everywhere page (and the regional pages as well). Get the deal here at Plum District.
TAHOE ZIP LINE
See the trees from a different angle with a Zip Line at Kirkwood. Get a 2.5 hour ziplining tour (must be 10+ in age) for two people for $125 (value $250).
Get the deal here if you're new to Groupon.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
AMAZON
Buying anything for yourself or others through Amazon this holiday season? Please use Frisco Kids' search box (or click here) on the right side of the blog page. You support Frisco Kids at no cost to yourself.
Restaurant.com
Get $25 in restaurant.com certificates for as low as $2 each using code DEAL through today.
Buying through these links supports Frisco Kids.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Win $500 in hotel/lodging credit
Focus Group: Baby Products
Plaza Research is recruiting for a Baby Products focus group.
DATE: Wednesday, December 7, Thursday, December 8
LENGTH: 45 minutes
INCENTIVE: $100
REQUIREMENT: Moms with 3 year olds or younger, or soon-to-be moms in their third trimester, ages 18-40
If you are interested in the Baby Product study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H8J3TCV
DATE: Wednesday, December 7, Thursday, December 8
LENGTH: 45 minutes
INCENTIVE: $100
REQUIREMENT: Moms with 3 year olds or younger, or soon-to-be moms in their third trimester, ages 18-40
If you are interested in the Baby Product study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H8J3TCV
Monday, November 28, 2011
Guest Post: Funky Hotel Lodging
This is a guest post from HostelBookers, highlighting some funky hotel lodging around the world. Even if you're not leaving the U.S. anytime soon, it's fun to dream!
If you are tired of family holidays to run-of-the-mill hotel chains there are a number of ways you can give your holiday the edge but still get a bargain.
Try bunking down in a cave as the Turkish nomads once did, get out on the water with a floating hotel or climb to the forest canopy to sleep in a treehouse. Now where is that adventurous spirit of yours?
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Girls' Night Out: Craft Bar with ETSY Labs
This sounds like fun. The Museum of Craft and Folk Art’s upcoming Craft Bar with Etsy Labs.
It's time for winter gift-giving:
It's time for winter gift-giving:
--create a penguin Woolbuddy with MOCFA favorite (and CRAFT BAR veteran) Jackie Huang--make a unique holiday card with Bay Area printmaker Rigel Stuhmiller to go with it! Where: Museum of Craft and Folk Art, 51 Yerba Buena Lane (SF)When: Thursday December 1 from 6 - 8 pm Cost: $10 - includes admission, tips and drinks (if you bring your own wool roving and stationary paper, it's only $5). Free drinks from Trumer Pils.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Bay Area Holiday Events 2011
SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS
What: Winter Concert (Swing Noel)
Where/When: December 10 (St. Dominic's Catholic Church, SF)
Where/When: December 17 (Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland)
Cost: $20 requested donation (advance tickets here)
(Can't make it out? Listen to the concert on KQED channel 9 on December 19th (7:30pm) or December 20th (1:30am) for their annual Holiday Concert Broadcast)
RANDALL MUSEUM
What: Create hand-made gifts (roll bees-wax candles, make scented soaps, build wooden train, create candy
house and more). Plus there's a Sweet Can Circus show.
Where/When: Randall Museum, December 3, from 10-2 for crafts, 2:00 for circus show
Cost: Varies per activity; circus show is $3
PENINSULA
Serramonte Center in Daly City has many activities coming up (free except for photo purchase):
-Santa's Arrival on Friday, November 18 at 5:30 (musical show, crafts)
-Photos with Santa from Friday, November 18-Saturday December 24
-Pet photos with Santa Monday, December 5 and December 12 at 6 p.m.
-Kids Club Holiday Pajama Party on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m.
EAST BAY
What: Holiday Music Program (Steel Pan Trio, mariachi band, swing band)
When: Saturdays - November 25 from 2-4 p.m. and December 17 from 2-4
Where: Bay Street, off I-80 at Powell Street and Shellmount Ave, Emeryville
Cost: Free
DREAMS OF TOYLAND
What: Holiday vignettes designed by toy curator Dolph Gotelli (19-20th century collection of Christmas toys, games, decorations and Victorian ornaments
When: November 19-January 31
Where: Napa Valley Museum
Cost: $2.50-$10
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
What: Yountville's Festival of Lights (holiday street fair, carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, performances, Santa Claus)
When: Friday, November 25 - from 2-6
Where:
Cost: Free (tasting tickets are $1)
MORE ACTIVITIES/LINKS
The SkinnyScoop has a great list
Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings - Travel is More Fun with Kids
Holiday Activities with Kids - Frog Mom
Holiday Performances - Travel is More Fun with Kids
Nutcracker Guide - Celebrate Family
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Link Love - What I'm Reading
I've got a slew of random links for you read in your spare time. Please visit these wonderful websites - they have so much to offer!
Fall hikes for the kids in the East Bay - by Frog Mom
Visiting San Francisco with Kids: 10 experiences that will get you off the beaten path - by Travel Savvy Mom (these are great experiences even if you live in the Bay Area).
Cirque du Soleil - Totem review - by Frog Mom
How travel helps kids - from the blog Ireland with Kids
Chestnut picking - with a Little Yumminess
Review of Dangerous Instincts by my friend and colleague Jennifer Margulis. You'll recall we had a Q&A with the author Mary Ellen O'Toole recently. I'm still reading the book (and will publish something in a Book Club post) but Jennifer does an excellent job in gleaning lessons from the book and bringing in real life examples.
Swimming with the Sea Lions - by Living on the Road (FYI - last time I swam with the sea lions, the boat ride made me so sick I was feeding them - and the fish. Nasty stuff)
Family Travel World Tour of the Web - thank you Travel Mamas for including Frisco Kids!
Stuff my kids like to do on planes (besides kicking your seats) - good for a laugh from Travel Savvy Mom
Best local blogs - Skinny Scoop (thanks Erin for including Frisco Kids on your list!)
Anyone try the new Melt restaurant in North Beach? Grilled cheese sandwiches. Yum!
Fall hikes for the kids in the East Bay - by Frog Mom
Visiting San Francisco with Kids: 10 experiences that will get you off the beaten path - by Travel Savvy Mom (these are great experiences even if you live in the Bay Area).
Cirque du Soleil - Totem review - by Frog Mom
How travel helps kids - from the blog Ireland with Kids
Chestnut picking - with a Little Yumminess
Review of Dangerous Instincts by my friend and colleague Jennifer Margulis. You'll recall we had a Q&A with the author Mary Ellen O'Toole recently. I'm still reading the book (and will publish something in a Book Club post) but Jennifer does an excellent job in gleaning lessons from the book and bringing in real life examples.
Swimming with the Sea Lions - by Living on the Road (FYI - last time I swam with the sea lions, the boat ride made me so sick I was feeding them - and the fish. Nasty stuff)
Family Travel World Tour of the Web - thank you Travel Mamas for including Frisco Kids!
Stuff my kids like to do on planes (besides kicking your seats) - good for a laugh from Travel Savvy Mom
Best local blogs - Skinny Scoop (thanks Erin for including Frisco Kids on your list!)
Anyone try the new Melt restaurant in North Beach? Grilled cheese sandwiches. Yum!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Coming Up: Great Dickens Christmas Fair
The 2011 Dickens Fair opens Friday, November 25, running weekends through December 18th. Since 1970, this fair has been part of the Bay Area holiday culture.What to expect: "The bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life!"
Explore London's Christmas shops, festive drinks (hot toddies, ale, champagne), six stages of entertainment, British (and other) foods, tea house with cucumber sandwiches, Christmas flowers, and lots of kids' activities too.
Discounts: Get a $3/adult ticket discount on the website through December 5th, $2/kid ticket discount all season. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and get $2 off.
Tickets: Tickets are $25 for adults (plus $1 convenience fee online), $12 for kids (no convenience fee online). Kids under 5 are free. Parking at Cow Palace is $10. I hope I got the pricing correct - the website was a little confusing.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Coming Up: Holiday Tea to Benefit Child Abuse Prevention
While you're doing some holiday celebrating, here's an option to do some good as well. The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center Auxiliary is having its second annual Winter Wonderland Tea, and you're invited. Kids will be treated to face painting, activities and "costumed friends." Proceeds benefit the prevention of child abuse and promoting healthy kids and families
Where: Alexandra's on the 32nd floor of the Westin St. Francis (Union Square)
When: Sunday, Novmber 27 from 1-3
Bring: a new, unwrapped gift for the center's toy drive
Cost: $75/adult, $35/kid (14 and under)
RSVP and more info: here
Where: Alexandra's on the 32nd floor of the Westin St. Francis (Union Square)
When: Sunday, Novmber 27 from 1-3
Bring: a new, unwrapped gift for the center's toy drive
Cost: $75/adult, $35/kid (14 and under)
RSVP and more info: here
Friday, November 18, 2011
What to do Thanksgiving Weekend
After you're done eating turkey, get out and have some fun in the Bay Area! Here are some ideas to get you started, either on Thanksgiving Day, or over the weekend.
ILLUMINQUE UNDER THE DOME
Westfield Shopping Centre in San Francisco has a new 3-D holiday light spectacular which starts up Friday, November 25 at 5 p.m. Every night, mall's dome will turn into a multi-media surround theater, with lights and a holiday story from the 19th century. Come at 4 on the 25th, and bring unwrapped holiday gifts for a toy drive. There will be other holiday entertainment and activities (since I'm sure the mall won't be crowded already). The first 500 AmEx cards presented get a keepsake ornament. If you miss it on November 25th, catch it nightly (every half hour from 6-8:30) through December 31. The show is only 4 minutes long.
GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
This Cow Palace event is open Thanksgiving weekend. Get your discounted tickets on the Dickens website.
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS - TRAIN EXHIBIT
This holiday favorite, the Train Exhibit, opens today, and celebrates Playland at the Beach. (Through November 20, get half price on a family membership, starting at $20, so your visit there would be free. If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get it here.)
MONARCH MADNESS
On Saturday, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History holds its annual Monarch Magic Day, with hands-on butterfly activities, crafts, science, live music, free face painting, plant sales and more. It's from 11-3 and it's free.
FILOLI WINTER HOLIDAY
Starting Friday, November 25 through December 3rd, Filoli Gardens in Woodside hosts Holiday Traditions with various events and meals, plus unique shopping. While not during the Thanksgiving weekend, it ends with the Children's Tea on December 3rd, a fancy lunch and and visit with Santa plus some extras. Good event for Grandma to take your kid to (it's not cheap). It's sold out, but put it on the calendar for next year.
TRAIN OF LIGHTS
The Niles Canyon (East Bay) Train of Lights begins its holiday run on Friday night, through December 29th.
OUTDOOR SKATING
The rinks are now open. Go ice skating outdoors in the Bay Area.
If you're looking for Bay Area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, check out the listing from last year by Red Tricycle.
SF Kids.org compiled a list of venues opened on Thanksgiving day.
Looking for some Thanksgiving crafts for the dinner table? Check here. If you sign up for her email list, she'll send you an ebook with crafts and activities. There are some crafts on the site that you don't have to give an email address for.
ILLUMINQUE UNDER THE DOME
Westfield Shopping Centre in San Francisco has a new 3-D holiday light spectacular which starts up Friday, November 25 at 5 p.m. Every night, mall's dome will turn into a multi-media surround theater, with lights and a holiday story from the 19th century. Come at 4 on the 25th, and bring unwrapped holiday gifts for a toy drive. There will be other holiday entertainment and activities (since I'm sure the mall won't be crowded already). The first 500 AmEx cards presented get a keepsake ornament. If you miss it on November 25th, catch it nightly (every half hour from 6-8:30) through December 31. The show is only 4 minutes long.
GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
This Cow Palace event is open Thanksgiving weekend. Get your discounted tickets on the Dickens website.
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS - TRAIN EXHIBIT
This holiday favorite, the Train Exhibit, opens today, and celebrates Playland at the Beach. (Through November 20, get half price on a family membership, starting at $20, so your visit there would be free. If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get it here.)
MONARCH MADNESS
On Saturday, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History holds its annual Monarch Magic Day, with hands-on butterfly activities, crafts, science, live music, free face painting, plant sales and more. It's from 11-3 and it's free.
FILOLI WINTER HOLIDAY
Starting Friday, November 25 through December 3rd, Filoli Gardens in Woodside hosts Holiday Traditions with various events and meals, plus unique shopping. While not during the Thanksgiving weekend, it ends with the Children's Tea on December 3rd, a fancy lunch and and visit with Santa plus some extras. Good event for Grandma to take your kid to (it's not cheap). It's sold out, but put it on the calendar for next year.
TRAIN OF LIGHTS
The Niles Canyon (East Bay) Train of Lights begins its holiday run on Friday night, through December 29th.
OUTDOOR SKATING
The rinks are now open. Go ice skating outdoors in the Bay Area.
If you're looking for Bay Area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, check out the listing from last year by Red Tricycle.
SF Kids.org compiled a list of venues opened on Thanksgiving day.
Looking for some Thanksgiving crafts for the dinner table? Check here. If you sign up for her email list, she'll send you an ebook with crafts and activities. There are some crafts on the site that you don't have to give an email address for.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Outdoor Ice Skating in the SF Bay Area 2011
(adjacent to Four Embarcadero Center and across from the historic Ferry Building)
Dates: Now through January 8, 2012
Hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday
See website for which sessions are closed for private parties.
Session: 90 minute sessions starting on every even hour
Information: (415) 837-1931 or its website
Cost: $9/adults, $5.50/seniors/children ages 10 and under
Monday – Friday until 6:00 p.m. (50 cents more at other times)
Skate rental: $3.50
Discounts: group rates available
Birthday parties: $250, includes admission and skate rental for up to ten people, a decorated party area, birthday cake and soft drinks. Skating guests in excess of ten will be charged an additional $12.50 each.
Union Square Ice Rink
Union Square, downtown San Francisco
Dates: now through January 16, 2011
Hours: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. daily. 90 minute sessions starting on the even hour
Information: (415) 781-2688 and its website
Cost: $10/adults, $6/children ages 8 and under
Discounts: for groups
Skate rental: $5
Buy in advance: online
Holiday Skating on the Square - Redwood City
Courthouse Square, downtown Redwood City
Dates: November 18, 2011 through January 16, 2012
Hours: vary - check website. Sessions are 90 minutes, starting on every even hour
Cost: $10 weekday, $12 weekends
Discounts: for groups
Skate rental: included
Online reservations: here
Different: uses synthetic ice!
San Jose Downtown Skating
Downtown San Jose: 120 Market Street
Dates: now through January 29, 2012
Hours: vary – check the website
Session: no set session –skate all you want, though no in/out privileges
Information: (408) 279-1775 and its website
Cost: $15/ age 11+; $13/ages 10 and under
Discounts: the website lists several.
Skate rental: included in admission
Tiburon Holiday Festival Skating
Downtown Tiburon
Date: Friday, December 11, 2011
Hours: 5:30 p.m.
Information: (415) 435-5633 and its website
Cost: $10/person
Skate rental: $5
Buy in advance: online (hello@shoptiburon.info) but it costs $25/person for 30 minutes, including skate rentalWednesday, November 16, 2011
Holiday Train Exhibits in the Bay Area
Trains, trains, trains! With the holidays coming up, train exhibits and rides abound. Here's where to get your train fix in the Bay Area this holiday season.
TRAIN WEEK AT HABITOT
What: Ride small-scale locomotives on “tracks” throughout the museum. Help decorate a giant train sculpture, make your own conductor’s hats, create railroad-track patterned pictures, and paint with wheels in the Art Studio.
Where: Habitot Children's Museum in Berkeley
When: November 28 to December 3
Ages: 1-6
Cost: Free with admission
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS - PLAYLAND TRAIN EXHIBIT
What: Playland at the Conservatory - celebrating the legendary Playland at the Beach and a bygone era of seaside amusement from San Francisco's West End. Landscaped with hundreds of dwarf plants, model trains and trolleys wend their way past the famed Sutro Baths, a replica of the Victorian-era Cliff House and whiz through a fantastic mini version of San Francisco's beloved Playland at the Beach. You'll see attractions including the Big Dipper, Diving Bell, Fun House, Airplane Ride and more all creatively crafted from recycled and repurposed materials while the sounds of the arcade and even Laffing Sal's boisterous voice.
When: November 18, 2011 to April 15, 2012
TRAIN OF LIGHTS
What: The Niles Canyon (East Bay) Train of Lights is an hour-long, 13 mile round-trip.
Where: Roaring Camp, Felton (near Santa Cruz)
Ages: all
Cost: $17-18 for kids ages 2-12, $24-26 for adults 13+
Try this coupon code - may or may not work
TRAIN WEEK AT HABITOT
What: Ride small-scale locomotives on “tracks” throughout the museum. Help decorate a giant train sculpture, make your own conductor’s hats, create railroad-track patterned pictures, and paint with wheels in the Art Studio.
Where: Habitot Children's Museum in Berkeley
When: November 28 to December 3
Ages: 1-6
Cost: Free with admission
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS - PLAYLAND TRAIN EXHIBIT
What: Playland at the Conservatory - celebrating the legendary Playland at the Beach and a bygone era of seaside amusement from San Francisco's West End. Landscaped with hundreds of dwarf plants, model trains and trolleys wend their way past the famed Sutro Baths, a replica of the Victorian-era Cliff House and whiz through a fantastic mini version of San Francisco's beloved Playland at the Beach. You'll see attractions including the Big Dipper, Diving Bell, Fun House, Airplane Ride and more all creatively crafted from recycled and repurposed materials while the sounds of the arcade and even Laffing Sal's boisterous voice.
When: November 18, 2011 to April 15, 2012
Ages: all
Cost: Free with admission
Through November 20, get half price on a family Conservatory of Flowers membership, starting at $20, so your visit there would be free. If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get it here.
Through November 20, get half price on a family Conservatory of Flowers membership, starting at $20, so your visit there would be free. If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get it here.
TRAIN OF LIGHTS
What: The Niles Canyon (East Bay) Train of Lights is an hour-long, 13 mile round-trip.
When: Friday, November 25th through December 29th.
Where: Choose a Sunol or Niles Canyon departure.Ages: all
Cost: $25 for general seating (a few select dates are $15). Kids 3+ need a ticket. It's a fundraiser, which explains the cost of the tickets.
HOLIDAY TREE WALK
What: Ring in the holiday season at Roaring Camp’s Holiday Tree Walk. Passengers riding the steam train will delight in the tree-lined walk of festive holiday trees displayed atop Bear Mountain. Sponsored by Patchen California Christmas Tree Farm. Guests may sip hot cider and view beautifully adorned trees decorated by area businesses and organizations as they raise funds for their respective organizations. Story-telling for children in the General Store Annex
When: November 25-27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 (daytime - various times)Where: Roaring Camp, Felton (near Santa Cruz)
Ages: all
Cost: $17-18 for kids ages 2-12, $24-26 for adults 13+
Try this coupon code - may or may not work
SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN
What: Ride vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, as they roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Sing along to seasonal carols while sipping hot-spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Continue the merriment at Santa’s Kingdom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Choice of one activity: “Holiday” miniature golf, laser tag, or arcade games, is included with Holiday Lights Train ticket price. Advance reservations recommended.
When: November 26, December 3-4, 10-12, 17-23 (various times)
Ages: all
Cost: $17-18 for kids ages 2-12, $24-26 for adults 13+
Deals of the Day: Oprah Magazine, Magic School Bus Science Club, Parents Mag, ice skating, Wisnom's Hardware, Cake Bites, Restaurant.com
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SCIENCE CLUB
If you love the Magic School Bus, you'll love their science club. Each month, your kid will get a kit with new hands-on experiments, like making a submarine dive, creating a volcanic eruption and recreating fossils. Membership is usually $240/year, but you can get it on Groupon for $120. It's not on the regular Groupon site - exclusive to us (and a few others). Get the deal here. (note - for those who tried the link earlier when it wasn't working, it's fixed. Not sure what happened, but Groupon sent a new link to me).
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
It's not very often a discounted Oprah Magazine comes along. I know this because I get a LOT of magazines and I track this one. Groupon has it now for $10 ($28 value), for a one year subscription. You can buy for yourself and two as gifts.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. You'll have to dig a little to find it. Get there by clicking on the city that comes up at the top. - go to the Central Jersey page, under "N" for New Jersey.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here. You'll have to dig a little to find it - it's on the Central Jersey page. Get there by clicking on the city that comes up at the top (which will be North Jersey). You'll find Central Jersey just above North Jersey.
CAKE BITES
I just purchased this - get a dozen cake bites for $21 - including shipping at Juice in the City. And use the code HOLIDAY101 and get an additional $10 off, so it will only cost you $11. (you can only use the code once this week)
SKATE RENTAL - REDWOOD CITY
Get 50% off admission and skate rentals for 3 people at Redwood City's Holiday Skating Rink at Juice in the City. You'll pay $15 for 3.
WISNOM'S HARDWARE
This San Mateo hardware store is a gem - got many a thing here (not just hardware, but housewares, mailboxes, knobs, etc. too). Get $50 in hardware and stuff for $25 at Juice in the City. Use code HOLIDAY101 if you haven't used it this week already, and get an additional $10 off.
PARENTS MAGAZINE
One more magazine - get a subscription to Parents for $7 for two years at KGB Deals. Unfortunately I think they make you log in to see it, which totally sucks.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant.com gift certificates for $3 using code TRAVEL at checkout, through November 20.
YESTERDAY'S HOLIDAY DEALS
Lots of the deals from yesterday are still valid, including the Global Winter Wonderland in Santa Clara, Smuin Ballet, San Francisco Chocolate, catered meal in Marin, holiday wreaths/centerpieces/garlands, Calibeef.com, letters from Santa (now there's a call from Santa too).
You support Frisco Kids by purchasing from these links.
If you love the Magic School Bus, you'll love their science club. Each month, your kid will get a kit with new hands-on experiments, like making a submarine dive, creating a volcanic eruption and recreating fossils. Membership is usually $240/year, but you can get it on Groupon for $120. It's not on the regular Groupon site - exclusive to us (and a few others). Get the deal here. (note - for those who tried the link earlier when it wasn't working, it's fixed. Not sure what happened, but Groupon sent a new link to me).
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
It's not very often a discounted Oprah Magazine comes along. I know this because I get a LOT of magazines and I track this one. Groupon has it now for $10 ($28 value), for a one year subscription. You can buy for yourself and two as gifts.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. You'll have to dig a little to find it. Get there by clicking on the city that comes up at the top. - go to the Central Jersey page, under "N" for New Jersey.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here. You'll have to dig a little to find it - it's on the Central Jersey page. Get there by clicking on the city that comes up at the top (which will be North Jersey). You'll find Central Jersey just above North Jersey.
CAKE BITES
I just purchased this - get a dozen cake bites for $21 - including shipping at Juice in the City. And use the code HOLIDAY101 and get an additional $10 off, so it will only cost you $11. (you can only use the code once this week)
SKATE RENTAL - REDWOOD CITY
Get 50% off admission and skate rentals for 3 people at Redwood City's Holiday Skating Rink at Juice in the City. You'll pay $15 for 3.
WISNOM'S HARDWARE
This San Mateo hardware store is a gem - got many a thing here (not just hardware, but housewares, mailboxes, knobs, etc. too). Get $50 in hardware and stuff for $25 at Juice in the City. Use code HOLIDAY101 if you haven't used it this week already, and get an additional $10 off.
PARENTS MAGAZINE
One more magazine - get a subscription to Parents for $7 for two years at KGB Deals. Unfortunately I think they make you log in to see it, which totally sucks.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant.com gift certificates for $3 using code TRAVEL at checkout, through November 20.
YESTERDAY'S HOLIDAY DEALS
Lots of the deals from yesterday are still valid, including the Global Winter Wonderland in Santa Clara, Smuin Ballet, San Francisco Chocolate, catered meal in Marin, holiday wreaths/centerpieces/garlands, Calibeef.com, letters from Santa (now there's a call from Santa too).
You support Frisco Kids by purchasing from these links.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Holiday Deals of the Day: Winter Wonderland, Ballet, Hobee's, Starbucks, Chocolate, Wreaths, Catered Meal
I'm focusing on holiday deals today. Enjoy!
GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND
Bring the kids to this winter festival in Santa Clara, where they feature illuminated replicas of global landmarks, interactive displays and live entertainment. $10 gets two people a one-day pass, and $15 gets your whole family a pass (2 adults, 2 kids) - 50% off.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
SMUIN BALLET
Get tickets to the Christmas Ballet from the Smuin ballet company for $30 ($65 value). It's at the Yerba Buena Center in SF.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
SAN FRANCISCO CHOCOLATE
These would make great (teacher and family) gifts. For $20, you get $40 in yummy chocolate - a big variety (bars, tins, gift items, etc.).
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
CATERED MEAL
HOBEE'S
Get $20 in Hobee's food for $10. Valid in 8 Bay Area locations.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
HOLIDAY WREATHS, CENTERPIECES AND GARLANDS
Support a local business AND get a beautiful wreath, centerpiece or garland at a discount. With this Plum District Deal, you pay $35 for $75 in credit toward a wreath at Sarah Padilla Designs (they start at $45) and you can use the credit towards delivery (the company is in Burlingame, so you can also pick it up yourself). Buy it as a gift and get a $5 Plum credit.
New to Plum? Get the deal here. It's on the Peninsula page.
Already a Plum District member? Get the deal here. It's on the Peninsula page.
CALIBEEF.COM
Use for Christmas dinner! Get $245 in beef (your choice of 3 cuts) for $99, or pay $169 and get $439 worth.
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.
CREATE YOUR OWN PLUSH TOY
These stuffed toys are very cute, and you can design your own, using $30 in credit that you got for $15 from Juice in the City. Plus, use the code HOLIDAY101 at checkout, and you get $10 off your first Juice purchase this week, making this deal only $5. What a deal!
LETTERS FROM SANTA
Get personalized letters from Santa on a Plum District Deal. For $10 you get $20 worth of letters from Santa. And give it as a gift, and you'll get a $5 credit.
New to Plum? Get the deal here. It's on the East Bay page.
Already a Plum District member? Get the deal here. It's on the East Bay page.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant.com certificates for as low as $2 using code HAM at checkout, through today.
STARBUCKS
Buy one holiday drink, get one free at Starbucks from 11/17-11/20 from 2-5 each of those days.
You support Frisco Kids by purchasing using the above links, however the amount Frisco Kids is so miniscule it's not even worth posting these, but I love a deal so I do it anyway.
GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND
Bring the kids to this winter festival in Santa Clara, where they feature illuminated replicas of global landmarks, interactive displays and live entertainment. $10 gets two people a one-day pass, and $15 gets your whole family a pass (2 adults, 2 kids) - 50% off.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
SMUIN BALLET
Get tickets to the Christmas Ballet from the Smuin ballet company for $30 ($65 value). It's at the Yerba Buena Center in SF.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
SAN FRANCISCO CHOCOLATE
These would make great (teacher and family) gifts. For $20, you get $40 in yummy chocolate - a big variety (bars, tins, gift items, etc.).
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here.
CATERED MEAL
Host a holiday dinner party that you don't have to cook! A local Marin chef from White Horse Ranch will cook a main dish, side dish and dessert for six - and it will cost you only $55 (50% off). Pick up the meal in Novato after ordering with 24 hours notice.
Get the deal here at Plum District.
HOBEE'S
Get $20 in Hobee's food for $10. Valid in 8 Bay Area locations.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
HOLIDAY WREATHS, CENTERPIECES AND GARLANDS
Support a local business AND get a beautiful wreath, centerpiece or garland at a discount. With this Plum District Deal, you pay $35 for $75 in credit toward a wreath at Sarah Padilla Designs (they start at $45) and you can use the credit towards delivery (the company is in Burlingame, so you can also pick it up yourself). Buy it as a gift and get a $5 Plum credit.
New to Plum? Get the deal here. It's on the Peninsula page.
Already a Plum District member? Get the deal here. It's on the Peninsula page.
CALIBEEF.COM
Use for Christmas dinner! Get $245 in beef (your choice of 3 cuts) for $99, or pay $169 and get $439 worth.
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.
CREATE YOUR OWN PLUSH TOY
These stuffed toys are very cute, and you can design your own, using $30 in credit that you got for $15 from Juice in the City. Plus, use the code HOLIDAY101 at checkout, and you get $10 off your first Juice purchase this week, making this deal only $5. What a deal!
LETTERS FROM SANTA
Get personalized letters from Santa on a Plum District Deal. For $10 you get $20 worth of letters from Santa. And give it as a gift, and you'll get a $5 credit.
New to Plum? Get the deal here. It's on the East Bay page.
Already a Plum District member? Get the deal here. It's on the East Bay page.
RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant.com certificates for as low as $2 using code HAM at checkout, through today.
STARBUCKS
Buy one holiday drink, get one free at Starbucks from 11/17-11/20 from 2-5 each of those days.
You support Frisco Kids by purchasing using the above links, however the amount Frisco Kids is so miniscule it's not even worth posting these, but I love a deal so I do it anyway.
Focus Group: Cars, Financial Services, Beer
Some focus groups recruiting through Plaza Research:
~Beer~ Wednesday, November 30th, a 60-minute focus group or 20-minute individual interview Requirement: Males and females ages 24-34 who drink certain beer Incentive: $65-$85 If you are interested in the Beer study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9SSTK8G ~Future of Cars~ Tuesday, November 29th Thursday, December 1st, 2-hour in-home interview and short homework assignment Requirement: Tech savvy/trend setters who own a car Incentive: $200 If you are interested in the Future of Cars study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9NC2MVF ~Financial Services~ Thursday, December 1st, a 2-hour focus group Requirement: Males and females ages 21-45 who use certain financial services Incentive: $85 If you are interested in the Beer study, please click on the link below and fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9TFKP5K
Monday, November 14, 2011
Deals of the Day: Hobee's, Great Dicken's Christmas Fair, American Apparel, Omaha Steaks, Comfort Care Package
HOBEE'S
Get $20 in Hobee's food for $10. Valid in 8 Bay Area locations.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
GREAT DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS FAIR
Get two tickets to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair for $25 (value $50) at Juice in the City. Use promo code below for $10 off - making it $15. Limited availability so get yours soon if interested. Valid only for specific days, so be sure you check those. Get $10 off your first Juice purchase this week using the code HOLIDAY101. You're welcome! ( Promo code good 12:01 AM, 11/14/11 to 12 Midnight, 11/20/11. Limit one discount code per purchase. Offer good in all markets. Not good on deals marked as Juicy deals. No residual value.)
AMERICAN APPAREL
Get $50 in American Apparel credit for $25 (or $100 credit for $50) on Groupon - valid in-store or online. Make sure to read the fine print, since credit isn't good on sale items or a few other things.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
OMAHA STEAK PACKAGE
Gift time or dinner time! The Top Sellers Pack includes filet mignons, boneless pork chops, chicken breasts, franks, potatoes au graten and cheese cake $59 ($169 value) - FREE SHIPPING. Get the deal at Plum District Deals.
SPOONFUL OF COMFORT
Get a holiday-themed gift package (chicken soup, cookies, rolls, hot cocoa) for $33 ($68 value) at Plum District Deals. Get it at Plum District Deals here. Will ship in time for Christmas delivery.
You support Frisco Kids by getting deals from the above links.
Get $20 in Hobee's food for $10. Valid in 8 Bay Area locations.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
GREAT DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS FAIR
Get two tickets to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair for $25 (value $50) at Juice in the City. Use promo code below for $10 off - making it $15. Limited availability so get yours soon if interested. Valid only for specific days, so be sure you check those. Get $10 off your first Juice purchase this week using the code HOLIDAY101. You're welcome! ( Promo code good 12:01 AM, 11/14/11 to 12 Midnight, 11/20/11. Limit one discount code per purchase. Offer good in all markets. Not good on deals marked as Juicy deals. No residual value.)
AMERICAN APPAREL
Get $50 in American Apparel credit for $25 (or $100 credit for $50) on Groupon - valid in-store or online. Make sure to read the fine print, since credit isn't good on sale items or a few other things.
If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here.
If you're already a Groupon user, get the deal here.
OMAHA STEAK PACKAGE
Gift time or dinner time! The Top Sellers Pack includes filet mignons, boneless pork chops, chicken breasts, franks, potatoes au graten and cheese cake $59 ($169 value) - FREE SHIPPING. Get the deal at Plum District Deals.
SPOONFUL OF COMFORT
Get a holiday-themed gift package (chicken soup, cookies, rolls, hot cocoa) for $33 ($68 value) at Plum District Deals. Get it at Plum District Deals here. Will ship in time for Christmas delivery.
You support Frisco Kids by getting deals from the above links.
Coming Up: Plant some Fruit Trees
You and the kids are invited to attend the Fruit Tree 101 project, where you can help plant 60 lush fruit trees and shrubs (some up to 7 feet tall), while learning about fruit, healthy eating and the environment. It's sponsored by the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and Stretch Island Fruit Company.
When: November 18 at 9:30 and 11:30
Where: SF - Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School (2051 34th Avenue - outer Sunset) at 9:30, and June Jordan School for Equity (325 La Grande Avenue - Visitacion Valley) at 11:30.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not needed
When: November 18 at 9:30 and 11:30
Where: SF - Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School (2051 34th Avenue - outer Sunset) at 9:30, and June Jordan School for Equity (325 La Grande Avenue - Visitacion Valley) at 11:30.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not needed
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Coming Up: Progressive International Motorcycle Show
If your kids (or you) are infatuated with motorcycles and other moving vehicles, take them this weekend to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. With hundreds of two and three-wheeled dirt bikes, scooters, dual sport bikes, etc.
It's not just look-and-see. The show features interactive family activities and shows as well (2-3 a day). Plus you can sit on hundreds of the bikes.
When: November 18-20
Where: San Mateo County Event Center (2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo)
Tickets: available online at or onsite. Save $2 using promo code SAVES2 online.
Cost: Adults: $13-15, Kids Free-$6
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