GIVEAWAY TIME! Enter to win exclusive Disney Baby products!!!

In celebration of the

Disney Baby Store's Grand Opening

you have a chance to

win one of five Disney Baby prizes!

Prize #1: Canvas Bag & Card



Disney Baby Pop-Up Card. Retail Value $7.50.

100% Cotton Canvas Bag. Bag only.

Prize #2: Winnie the Pooh Plush 

Large Heirloom Winnie the Pooh Plush. Retail Value $49.50.

 

Prize #3: Winnie the Pooh Crib Quilt 

 

Winnie the Pooh Quilt for Baby: Heirloom. Retail Value $79.50.

 

Prize #4: Minnie Mouse Costume

 

Cuddly Bodysuit- Minnie Mouse Costume/Cap and Soft Minnie Mouse Slippers. Size 6-12 months. Retail Value $29.

 

Prize #5: Mickey Mouse Costume  

 



  Cuddly Bodysuit- Mickey Mouse Costume/Cap and Soft Mickey Mouse Slippers.  Size 6-12 months. Retail Value $29.

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You can enter up to five times. There will be one winner per method of entry.
 

1. "Like" Montebello Mom on Facebook. 

 

WINNER: HEIDI MARTINEZ

 

2. Share Montebello Mom's Disney Baby Giveaway post on your Facebook timeline, to do this, simply click the "Share" link next to the part that says, "Like. Comment. Share."
Sorry everyone, this feature on Facebook does not allow me to see who shared the post unless you have a pubic profile or I am friends with you. Feel free to share the post on your timeline and if you do, comment that you shared the post in the comment section on the FB giveaway post for an extra entry.

CONFIRMED WINNER: WEN MUNOZ: Minnie Costume

3. Leave a comment on the Disney Baby Giveaway post on Montebello Mom's Facebook page, make sure the comment is under the the giveaway post for it to be an official entry.

CONFIRMED WINNER: MICHELE N ANGEL : Crib Blanket

4. Subscribe to Montebello Mom by email. Enter your email address in the box at the top right of this blog that says "Follow by Email", check your email and click on the link to subscribe. You should start getting updates once a day from MontebelloMom with my new posts.

CONFIRMED WINNNER:SANDY GEORGE: Pooh Plush Animal 

5. Leave a comment below with the item you hope to win. Be sure to sign in or leave your email address so I can contact you if you are a winner.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED WINNER: ENNIS_JOYCE: Mickey Mouse Costume

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Last day to enter for a chance to win one of the Disney Baby products is Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. Please refer to my Giveaway Policies for complete rules and how I run my giveaway contests.

An extra special thank you goes out to Disney Baby for inviting me to the VIP Grand Opening of the new store and for providing the gift bag full of prizes for this giveaway!
 

  

Disney Baby Store Grand Opening Preview

I was fortunate to be invited to a special VIP Grand Opening Event of the very first Disney Baby store at the Americana at Brand in Glendale earlier today.

It was an amazing event that not only showcased exclusive Disney Baby products but it honored military families with the biggest, and probably the only, baby shower at the Americana at Brand. Operation Shower is a non-profit that provides baby showers to service members and their families. 20 moms-to-be and new moms were given gifts and a $250 Disney Gift card and were the first the shop at the Disney Baby store.


Disney Gift bag filled with goodies!

It was a fun event with baby shower games, delicious food, and Disney Baby themed shower gifts.

As a treat to Montebello Mom readers, you can enter to win something from my Disney Baby gift bag! The giveaway starts on Saturday, September 8, the same day Disney Baby has it's grand opening celebration.








Books with a "Small World" theme.
One is a cookbook featuring kid-friendly recipes from around the world.

Small World themes board books for babies, complete with fuzzies and mirrors.

The Illustrator of "It's a Small World", Joey Chou, autographed a book for my daughter.
The book comes with a 13+ minute CD of the Small World song. It's a great version, starts with the ticking of the clock from the outside of the ride, has the gong of the clock, lots of instrumental like I've never heard it before. The full length song is like you'd hear on the ride. It's sung in different languages, includes the verse about the golden sun, and changes style as the song/ride travels from one culture to another. I'm listening to it now and can't help but imagine being on the ride.
 A must for any Small World fan!

Kenny Loggins singing his famous "Return to Pooh Corner" song. So awesome!



Basq, a new line of products for women. Cream for stretch marks, lotions, oils, great stuff.

  

OperationShower.org
 





The reveal of the Disney Baby store!

Adorable outfits for babies!

 

I love that Disney incorporated characters from a wide variety of movies.
On top a plush from Aristocrats and on the left are Bambi and Boo bodysuits!

  

Princess Bodysuit Costumes! Perfect for infants that love dressing up! Available in sizes 0-24 months.

  

Section devoted to Mickey & Minnie. Anyone have boy/girl twins?

  

For the little Cars fan in your house.

I love Fisher Price Little People sets and I am in love with this Princess Songs Palace! It comes with Cinderella and Snow White. Belle/Beast, Ariel/Aurora, and Cinderella/Prince on their wedding day sets are sold separately.
 

 I couldn't resist. They were too cute! $7.50 for the newlyweds.

 

Not just stuffed animals, they are Heirlooms! This edition of Disney baby products are in a neutral cream color and come with a keepsake bag for keeping it safe for the next round of babies.

 

More Heirloom Edition plush, crib sets, and Vinylmation, "It's a Girl!" and "It's a Boy!" figures.

 

Pajamas! The Disney Baby store carries clothing in 0-3months through 3T sizes.

 

Hanging mobile decoration featuring the latest t-shirts.
 

Bath time! Robes, towels, washcloths, tub toys.
 

The mommy section! Complete with diaper bags, the Basq cream collection, and strollers!

 

Here's something you don't see everyday, Eeyore walking down the street.

Many of the products can be purchased at DisneyStore.com, right now enter code BABY15 and save 15% off of your purchase through September 23.
 

If you have young ones, it is worth your time to browse through  DisneyBaby.com which is a website that helps parents plan for baby, shop, get advice & ideas, and share photos of your little ones!

 



Taste of East L.A.: E.L.A. Civic Center, Saturday, 9/8

Labor Day: What's Happening?

Happy Labor Day!

Set the DVR! Nickelodeon is showing the movie, E.T., commercial free tonight! I can't find information online, but commercials for the movie are playing throughout the SpongeBob marathon. It says it starts at 8pm/EST. In California that means 5pm. A new SpongeBob episode starts at 4:30.

Enjoy free admission to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles today! Thanks to Target Free Holiday Mondays. Pick up your free tickets at the ticket box office and enjoy the day. While there sign up your kid's for the museum's NEXGEN kid's club and visit the museum anytime for free! Click here for details.

GIVEAWAY TIME FOR TEACHERS: Captain Underpants Book!

Many of MontebelloMom readers are teachers and I want to thank them by running a special giveaway just for them!

I have a brand new, only read once, pristine hardcover copy of the new Captain Underpants book! A perfect addition to any classroom library.

 I will deliver the book to any school within Montebello or within 5 miles outside of Montebello.

To enter the giveaway post a comment on the MontebelloMom facebook page, leave a comment with your email address below, or email me at montebellomom@gmail.com! Enter by Tuesday, September 4 at 11:59pm. Only one entry per teacher please!

Congratulations to Mrs. Jimenez of Eastmont Intermediate, she won the Captian Underpants book!

Soccer & Cheer at Montebello/Commerce YMCA

 

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Eyebrow Bargains @ the Shops at Montebello

Beauty treatments are a special treat for me and whenever I can save a few bucks it's even better. There are two great deals for taming your eyebrows at the Shops at Montebello. The first is free and the other is only $5! Here's to beautiful brows!

 

Benefit Cosmetics offers a free eyebrow waxing, a $20 value, during your birthday week!

The Brow Bar is located in Macy's, call 323-201-2111 to make an appointment or walk-in and they may be able to take you if it's not busy.

This offer is good through the end of the year, sorry Spring/Summer birthday people.

Ziba is a new store that offers hair removal by threading. The first eyebrow treatment is $5. Ziba is located upstairs near Forever 21. There are usually a few threading experts available and getting a walk-in appointment is never a problem.

Jake & the Never Land Pirates Event: Disney Store, 9/15 & 9/22

Cinderella Craft Event: Disney Store, 9/29

Pre-School & Day Care: Montebello

Licensed Day Care Facilities

 

Search for licensed childcare options in your area via the State of California website. You can search by:

• Child Care Centers, larger facilities such as Maple Avenue Preschool, church run centers, YMCA, City Parks & Rec. Departments that care for kids usually ages 2+
• Infant Care Centers, larger child care centers that also care for infants
• Family Child Care in Home, licensed providers who take care of children of all ages in their own home, such as Cisneros Family Daycare.
• School Age Child Care Center, such as the YMCA, and city Parks & Rec. Departments that provide before/after school extended daycare and "camps" during school vacations for kids.

Parent/Child Classes, think Mommy/Daddy & Me, are offered through Montebello Adult School. The classes are offered on various campuses in Montebello Unified. Parents attend the classes with their children. Registration is $16 for a full semester of classes. Classes are held 2-3 days a week. Contact Montebello Adult School for more information or email Miss Katie who leads the Bella Vista Elementary classes for information at hellokatie@earthlink.net.

Back to School Shopping at the Shops at Montebello: GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

The Shops at Montebello gave me a $50 Shops at Montebello Visa card for Back to School Shopping!

You can have a chance to win a $50 card too! Read on for details!

I spent some quality time with my 9-year-old son last Tuesday at the Shops at Montebello with the goal of finding new shirts. We visited all the stores that carry children's clothing; the Children's Place, Gap Kids, Kids Foot Locker, JCPenney, The Disney Store, Gymboree, and Macy's.


Hurley t-shirt $14.40,  Champion long-sleeve shirt $12, Quiksilver t-shirt $9.60, Quiksilver t-shirt $14.40.

He liked the designs of the Quiksilver, Champion, and Hurley t-shirts at Macy's the best. They have bold and bright graphics, fit him well, and look cool.

None of the shirts were on sale and the subtotal was $63. I am not one to pay full price, so I asked the Macy's associate if there were any coupons that I could use. She told me about the Glam Pass which costs $10 with proceeds going to charity, but takes $10 off the total and comes with a 20% off coupon; both discounts could be applied at once. I bought the pass and the subtotal came down to $50.40.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!!! Now it's your turn to go shopping! You can have a chance to win a $50 Visa card for Back to School shopping courtesy of the Shops at Montebello!

To enter leave a comment below sharing what you would buy for back to school with the Shops at Montebello Visa card. Be sure to include an email address that I can use to contact you if you are a winner.


Enter by Saturday, August 25, 2012, 11:59PM. Entries will be numbered according to time of entry and a random number generator will chose the winning entry. One entry per person. The winner will be notified via email and have 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours another winner will be chosen. Gift card will be sent to the winner via the USPS.

A special thanks to the Shops at Montebello for sponsoring my Back to School shopping trip and for donating the $50 gift card for the giveaway.

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Out of 27 entries the winner comment #3! SKMBRUIN@... Check your email! If SKMBRUIN does not respond within 48 hours another entry will be chosen. The winner has been verified. Congrats SKMBRUIN!

Once a winner has been verified I will hide the entries to prevent you all from getting spam. Thanks for entering! -Bernadine

Pay L.A. County Library Fees ONLINE!

The Los Angeles County Library has taken the shame out of paying late fees. 

A new feature allows fees to be paid online with a credit card. No more cowaring to the librarian to admit you lost the book or worrying about the stares you'll get when library patrons overhear that your fees are over $30.








Thank you L.A. County Library, I'll add paying fees online to the list of great things about using the
library!

Visit the L.A. County Library website here: http://www.colapublib.org/index.php You'll need your pin number which is usually set as your birthday, for example: June 23 = PIN # 0623.

Groundwater Event: Pico Rivera, Saturday 9/8

The event is located at the San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds at 9764 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA. Park across the street. Bring the bicycles!

Car Show: Uptown Whittier, Sat, 8/18

On Greenleaf Avenue, in Uptown Whittier. Should be fun!



Free Krispie Kreme Doughnuts!

Make a donation of new school supplies and get free doughnuts in return!

1 New School Supply = 1 Original Glazed Doughnut

1 New Backpack w/ Supplies = 1 Dozen Orignial Glazed Doughnuts

FYI: Original Glazed Doughnut is $1.09, a dozen is $8.49.

August 6 - September 9, 2012

East L.A. Yard Sale: Saturday 8/11 & 8/25

Bike Metro East L.A. Bike Ride: Saturday, 9/8

Join Bike Metro on a free bike ride through East L.A. on Saturday, September 8! Check in is at 8:30 am and the bike ride leaves at 10:00 am, starting from 4801 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles 90022. Activities include a bike decorating contest and of course a scenic ride through East LA. The family bike ride is 1.8 miles and the East LA Bicycle Ride is 4.3 miles, so bring the whole family and don't forget your helmets!

For more information visit Bike Metro's Facebook page and scroll down to August 7 for the original posting!

Back to School Resource Fair: El Monte

New Disney Baby Store: Grand Opening: 9/8

Celebrate the Grand Opening of the very first Disney Baby Store.

The first 500 guests get special gifts and the first 100 babies get special Disney Baby Mickey Mouse ears! Meet and greet with Pooh & Friends from Noon-4pm!
See a preview of the store here.

 

Saturday, September 8

10:00AM

Americana at Brand, Glendale