TOMS Shoes Warehouse Sample Sale: 6/22-6/24

If your kids are begging you for TOMS, then I have some great news for you. The warehouse distribution center that ships TOMS is having a warehouse sample sale. It's about a 45 minute drive, but I know some of you parents will go to the extremes for your kids...

The warehouse is located next door to 28758 The Old Road, in Valencia. The hours of the sale are: Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 6am-5pm. For more information click here.

To see a video about the sale, click this link right here.

Free Shutterfly Photo Book!

I love using Shutterfly for making cards and photo books!

I received 5 requests. All the photobooks are gone. SORRY : (

Today I received an invitation to give 5 Friends a free 8x8 Photo Book! If you want to take me up on this offer, simply email me at montebellomom @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by Saturday, June 23 and I'll send in the referral!


This promotion is available to new Shutterfly customers only.

Summer Mommy/Daddy & Me Classes: MUSD

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I've heard nothing but great things about this parent/child class at Bella Vista.

Superman/Batman Lego Event: Toys R Us, Saturday 6/16

( Free!) Lego Super Heroes Event

Saturday, June 16

2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Toys R Us

The fine print reads, "This event is intended for children, ages 5-up. Parental supervision required at all times. All giveaways and event materials are available while supplies last and distributed to participating children only. Limit one per child. Quantities limited; no rain checks."

Dominos Pizza: 50% off now through June 17!

I recieved this email today from Domino's pizza: Order your pizza online and get 50% off the menu price! When you order at Dominos.com click on the tab that says "Coupons", then add the 50% coupon to the order. Delivery is an extra $2 or pick it up yourself and save that and the tip! Enjoy!

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Open House: 6/9-6/10

Great Journeys

NASA's JPL Open House

Saturday, June 9 - Sunday, June 10

9:00 A.M. - 4:00P.M.

For directions and more information, click here.

Smart & Final Gift Card Offer:Get $10 back!

From now through June 17, purchase $50 in selected Gift Cards and receive a coupon for $10 off a Smart & Final purchase. These gift card offers are amazing! Here are some ideas of what you can do with this offer.

Plan to take out the family to celebrate Father's Day or graduation at one the restaurants listed above. Pre-pay by buying the gift cards now and get $10 in free groceries for every $50 in gift cards purchased.

Think ahead into the future: if you are planning on making a major appliance purchase at Sears, purchase supplies for a home improvement project at Lowe's, or are planning on seeing all the summer movies, buy the gift cards now and get free groceries in return.

If you can spare the cash now this gift card offer is worth it!

Save 20 cents a gallon at Shell w/ Ralphs card

Ralphs is offering an incredible 20 cents off per gallon of gas when you fill up at Shell stations and use your reward points!

Combine the 20 cents of savings and save about 10 cents per gallon at my favorite Shell station in South El Monte and you are saving big!

This is a really great deal if you fill up the tank when it's empty. 100 rewards points is worth $1 in free groceries at Ralphs. At Shell I buy 17 gallons to fill my car which is a savings of $1.70. During this limited time offer that amount is doubled and I save $3.40!

Fundraising Opportunity for your Non-Profit Group or Charity!

Citadel Outlets to Host 7th Annual Shopping Extravaganza

Raising Money for Local Charities

Citadel Outlets is inviting all local non-profit organizations and charities to raise money and awareness for their individual causes at the center’s 7th annual Shopping Extravaganza, a special day devoted to shopping and pampering on

 Saturday, October 6 from 9:00A.M - 9:00P.M.

Non-profits and charity groups are able to participate at no cost, and will sell admission tickets to the event. Citadel Outlets will provide promotional materials to assist with ticket sales. Tickets are $25 each, with $20 directly benefitting the involved charities.

Shopping Extravaganzais a full day featuring exclusive ticket-holder discounts, contests, goodie bags, complimentary baggage check, lunch in a hospitality area, a wine tasting tent, and eligibility to win over $75,000 in prize drawings. Prize drawing ticket sales also benefit participating non-profits and charities and are $1 each. Only ticket holders will be able to participate in this exciting event.

Tickets from the 2011 event.

Groups interested in participating are encouraged to call (323) 888-1724.

Chivas Soccer Clinic: Shops at Montebello Mall, Sunday, 6/17



Mini-Chef Event: Shops at Montebello Mall, Saturday 6/23

Super-Duper Mini Chefs Event

Shops at Montebello Mall: Center Court

Saturday, June 23

Noon - 2pm

The Shops at Montebello has a new kids program, Kidgits, that starts this month. Pay a $5 annual membership fee for your child and enjoy special kid friendly activities throughout the year. For general information about the Kidgits program visit the Kidgit website here.

Safe Summer Event: Shops at Montebello Mall, Saturday, 6/16

Kidgits Club

Safe Summer Event

Shops at Montebello Mall

Saturday, June 16

Noon - 2 P.M.

The Shops at Montebello offers a Kidgits Club. Pay a $5 annual membership fee for your child and enjoy special kid friendly activities throughout the year.  For general information about the Kidgits program visit the Kidgit website here.

All Things Kids Expo: Victoria Gardens, Sat. June 9

All Things Kids Expo

Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga

Saturday, June 9

9:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Summer Fun Fest: Toys R Us, Saturday, June 9

Toys R Us

Saturday, June 9

2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Celebrate "Shoe Week" at the Shops at Montebello

This week in May is "National Shoe Week!" To celebrate, the Shops at Montebello gave this blogger a $50 Visa Gift Card to see what I can find. Since summer weather in Los Angeles begins in May, my girls needed sandals. This past weekend I went shopping. Here are kid shoe bargains that I found at the Shops at Montebello Mall. Enjoy!

Since August 2011 when light up Sketchers were on sale for $10 a pair I make a point to check in with Dolores, the manager at  Kids Footlocker to see if they have any special sales on shoes.
These infant/toddler sized Twinkle Toes were only $5!

Another deal at Kids Footlocker, flip flops in toddler size for $10. I really like these flip flops because the strap is really soft plastic; pliable enough that it won't cause blisters if worn for a long period of time. We cut off the elastic straps since my daughter is an expert in flip flop walking.

Next to the play area is Brooks Shoes for Kids. This store carries not only shoes, but backpacks, lunchboxes, dance gear, and hair bows. My daughter fell in love with these sandals.
I really like the Stride Rite brand and for the sale price of $38.40, it's a good buy.

 My youngest loves the bling! Luckily these fit her perfectly!
They were on the Brooks Shoes for Kids center clearance rack for $16.80.

TOMS! Brooks Shoes for Kids carries TOMS.
They carry from infant to youth size 6. My middle school students cannot get enough of them.

The Disney Store is currently running a 40% off sale on all swimwear and swim accessories.
These cute flip flops are $3.99 and are available from size 7/8 -2/3.

I recently came across a Payless Shoe Store online coupon code for $5 off any purchase. I chose the ship-to-store option and shipping was free! These sandals are usually $10, but with the coupon code I only paid $5 and picked them up at the mall.

My girls are now all set for the summer weather. They cannot wait until I bring out the box of their summer dresses and inflate the pool in the backyard. A special thanks to the Shops at Montebello Mall for sponsoring this summer sandal shopping trip and Happy National Shoe Week!

Cub Scout Pack 890 Open House: Montebello, Saturday 5/19

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, May 19, 2012

1-5pm

Scout Hut

890 Via San Clemente, Montebello

(At the end of the Montebello Golf Course driving range)

Cub Scouts is for boys from 1st to 5th grade.  Come find out about all the fun stuff Cub Scouts do, including:

• Camping
• Hiking
• Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Outings
• Pinewood Derby
• And much more!

For more information on Pack 890 visit their website here.

Whittier Area Resource Fair: Whittier, Saturday 5/12

For more information click here

Free Makeup!!! The good stuff from department stores!

I was telling one of my students last week that I try never to pay full retail price for anything. I can pretty much manage a way to get a discount on everything I buy and sometimes I can get things for free.

One student, suspicious of my abilities, asked, "What about makeup? Not like Wal-mart makeup, but good makeup, from the mall?" I then told her about my recent trip to the mall where I came out with free makeup without making a single purchase. Here is how I did it...
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The ad at the right came in my mail, it's for a free 10-day sample of Lancome's new foundation.

Around the same time I found an Estee Lauder advertisement in a magazine. It included a tear out postcard that was good for a 10-day sample of foundation.

I brought both cards into Macy's, stopped at the Lancome and Estee Lauder counters and came home with  two sample containers. The first one lasted me almost three weeks.

My free foundation samples from Estee Lauder & Lancome.

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If I'm in need of new makeup I usually wait to make my purchase until there is a free gift offer. I'm not a loyal follower of any particular brand of makeup, so I'll buy from any brand offering a free gift with purchase offer.

Lancome, Clinique, Estee Lauder often host Free Gift with Purchase events a few times a year. All have a minimum purchase requirement and most allow a choice of free items. These events are a great time to stock up on the basics such as mascara and moisturizer.

A mailer for Lancome's latest free gift with purchase offer available from 5/10-5/31/12.

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By ordering online through the brand's website, often there will be a choice of samples that can be added to the order. I quickly browsed Clinique's site and have a $13 moisturizer in my cart and I'm lined up to receive three complimentary minis, and free shipping.

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Sephora inside JCPenney has a loyalty club, The Beauty Insider, that offers rewards and coupons.

I recently received a mailer that offers a free compact mirror for signing up. A perk of the club is a free duo of lipstick during the member's birthday month, and the ability to accumulate points with every purchase.

Sephora is also generous with samples.  If you would like to try a product but aren't ready to make a commitment, the consultants will happily fill a sample jar for you.

 

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Summer School & Summer Day Camps

If you know of a city or school that is offering a summer program, please email me at: montebellomom@gmail.com.

Summer School & Classes

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Montebello is offering a summer enrichment program for K-8 grades, the program features language arts, mathematics and Spanish.  Monday, June 25th - Thursday July 19th, 8:30-11:45am, $225.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Monterey Park is offering summer school from June 20 - July 20 for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade from 8am - Noon. The cost is $280. Students are taught language arts, reading review, basic mathematics and a choice of electives. No school on Fridays.

St. Benedict Catholic School in Montebello is offering summer school from June 25 - July 26, Monday - Thursday for students in 1st through 8th grade from 8am-1pm. The cost is $185 per student, students bring their lunch.

Cerrritos College offers a summer program for kids. Sign up your child for classes during the day and schedule swim time and supervised lunch.

Rio Hondo College offers classes for children throughout the year.

East L.A. College offers weekend classes for children throughout the year.

Summer Day Camps

The Montebello-Commerce YMCA offers a weekly day camp for grades 1-5. Cost is $150 a week + a $25 registration fee. Each week the group goes on a field trip to match the theme of the week. Field Trips include: Sparks Basketball game, California Science Center, Huntington Beach, Travel Town, LA Zoo, Grammy Museum, and Nickel Nickel.

The City of Montebello offers a weekly summer day camp for ages 5-12. Cost is $84 a week, 6:30am - 6: 30pm.

The city of Pico Rivera offers a weekly day camp for from completed Kindergarten- completed 8th grade. Total cost is $94 a week, 8am - 5pm.

The City of Montery Park offers a weekly day camp for ages 5-13. Cost is $131 a week, 7am - 6:30pm.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Montebello Albertsons, 5/5

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Saturday, 5/5

10am-1pm

Montebello Albertsons

Via Campo and Wilcox

Food samples, kid activities, games and prizes.