Montebello Mom

Sunday, May 20, 2012

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!

Friday, May 11, 2012

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.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Whittier Area Resource Fair: Whittier, Saturday 5/12

For more information click here

Saturday, May 5, 2012

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.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Montebello Farmer's Market! Saturday Nights through September!

It's back!
Montebello Farmer's Market

Saturday Nights

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Now - ~~September 29~~ August 18!

Montebello Mall: Plaza Parking Lot

I attended the Farmer's Market several times last year and my family had a great time!

The market features dozens of booths to browse through, fresh produce, and plants.
There are plenty of seats to sit and enjoy freshly cooked food while listening to live music. There's also a fun section for kids with a large jumper, $3 for ~10 minutes of play.

My kids love the Gourmet French Fries booth, a bag of fresh cut french fries with a selection of seasonings and 11 kinds of ketchup & dipping sauces, $3-5. My husband enjoys the Apple Pie Candy Apple from Candylicious, $6.

Parking is available in the same lot as the Farmer's Market. Restrooms, fancy port-a-potties, are set up near the rear of the market for public use.

For more information about the Farmer's Market click here.

Regular performers at the Farmer's Market, Lance & Gary. Ask them to play "La Bamba", it's worth the $1 tip!

A step up from porta potties!

Honey Sticks! 5 for $1

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Carnival: Montebello, 4/27-4/29

To find current information about OLMM Carnival for 2013 click below:

http://www.montebellomom.com/2013/04/spring-carnival-olmm-church-426-428.html

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dodger Pitcher Javy Guerra: Shops at Montebello, Saturday 4/28

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Montebello AYSO, Soccer Sign Ups: Montebello, Saturday 4/21

Montebello AYSO Soccer Sign-Ups

Saturday, April 21, 2012

10am - 1pm

La Merced Intermediate

For boys and girls ages 4-18. For more information click here

Friday, April 13, 2012

Youth Expo: Saturday & Sunday, Orange County Fairgrounds: FREE!

The OC Fair & Event Center presents

The Youth Expo Experience

Hours are Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission is free all three days and many activities are free of charge. Parking is $5.

Family-friendly activities include:

the Centennial Farm gardens and animal pens
cow milking
oxen team demonstrations
hands-on arts and crafts
bubble rollers
hay rides
Bug Barn
“Thank a Farmer Magic Show”
Gale Webb’s Extreme Sports & Air Show
Wild Science hands-on exhibits
blacksmith and leather-making demos
worm farm
butter-making demos
a play zone for young children
free family entertainment all day

Click here for more information.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese Online Skeeball Game: Free Tickets!

Click here to play a fun online version of Chuck E. Cheese's Skeeball game. Play over and over again and until you get your best high score. When you are happy with your score, print out the voucher for the number of tickets earned, up to 40, and take it with you on your next trip to Chuck E. Cheese! The fine print says, "1 Free Ticket Reward print out can be redeemed per child, per day."

Combine the online tickets with the free tokens offer,where you can print out certificates for being a great student, potty training and more! Have a great time at Chuck E. Cheese!

Pio Pico Park: Closing July 1: Visit & Donate while you can!

~~Pio Pico Park is scheduled to close on Sunday, July 1, 2012.~~ Through local donations and the city of Whittier, Pio Pico park will stay open though the end of 2012!

The orgnaization, "Friend of Pio Pico" is holding a fund raising drive, asking for donations and collecting recyclables in an effort to raise $80,000 which is the cost to keep the park open for an additional year.

Donations can be made online at www.piopico.org or by dropping off recyclables at the park on designated Saturdays.

The park is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30-4:00.

A celebration honoring Pio Pico's birthday is scheduled for Friday, May 4, Noon-3pm. Cake and refreshments will be served.

The annual Fiesta de Pio Pico will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 11-4pm.

Pio Pico Park is located at 6003 Pioneer Blvd, in Whittier. For more information visit www.piopico.org.

This could be your family enjoying the day at Pio Pico Park!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Free 12 Week Excercise & Good Eating Habits program for Kids & Teens!

Beverly Hospital in partnership with the Montebello-Commerce YMCA

presents

KidsFit 2011

A program for Children and Teens

KidsFit is a free 12-week program designed to help overweight kids ages 7-18 develop good eating and exercise habits. Program includes individual and family nutrition education and an exercise program for different age groups.

The last time I checked classes were twice a week in the afternoons. There are three more sessions this year.

Session 3: April 24 - July 12, Register by 4/20
Session 4: September 7 - November 29, Register by 9/7
Session 5: October 30 - December 13, Register by 10/26

I've been at the YMCA during previous sessions and the kids all appeared to enjoy themselves. The YMCA staff person in charge of the exercise program had the kids playing games, learning dances, and there was always music and laughter coming out of the room.

For more information call the Beverly Hospital Community Outreach Center at 323-725-5033 or visit/call the YMCA at 2000 W. Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, 323-887-9622.

Duct Tape Art Workshop for Teens: E.L.A. Library, Tuesday, 4/17

I can see it now, duct tape wallets, purses, bags, book covers...

Books! Books! Books! Used Book Sale: East LA Library & all County Libraries

The Friends of the East Los Angeles Library is hosting a used book fair and spring boutique from April 9 to May 2, 2012.

Thousands of books, videos, DVDs, magazines, and audio books are available. The items sold are library discards or were donated by schools and individuals. At the last sale, children's books were 25 cents each and many were in great or new condition.

All Los Angeles County Libraries will be holding a used book sale called, "Books! Books! Books!", on Saturday, April 14, 2012. For more information visit http://www.colapublib.org/.