Everything Under $80 Shopping Event

The holidays are literally just around the corner. Are you prepared yet? Don't worry, the lovely ladies over at Boutiquing.com have got you covered! They've gathered 25 of your favorite Orange County Boutiques for one of the most fabulous shopping events of the year! What makes this particular event so fabulous? Everything, yes, absolutely EVERYTHING is Under $80! With Men's, Women's & Children's boutiques, you will definitely be able to find something for everyone one your list (including one or two things for yourself, I'm sure). Denim, dresses, shoes, jackets, handbags, jewelry, accessories, home furnishings & so much more. This is definitely one sale you don't want to miss!

What: Everything Under $80 Shopping Event
When: Saturday, December 12th, 10am - 6pm
Where: The Village, 21 Prism, Irvine, CA (Across the street from the Irvine Spectrum at The Village Apartment Complex)

xoxo, K
image via Boutiquing.com

Two Little Monkeys Blowout Sale

I just got some terrible news... the children's boutique Two Little Monkeys, located in Old Towne Orange, is closing it's doors at the end of this month. That means EVERYTHING must go. So, as you can imagine, they are having a HUGE Blowout Sale - clothes, gift items, even the fixtures, chandeliers, hangers & displays.

Now thru Friday, November 20th: EVERYTHING is 40% off
Saturday, November 21st - Wednesday, November 25th: EVERYTHING is 50% off
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, November 29th: EVERYTHING is 60% off
Monday, November 30th: EVERYTHING is 70% off

* Discounts do not apply on strollers
* All sales are final, no exceptions
* No checks accepted

What: Two Little Monkeys Blowout Sale

When: Now - Monday, November 30th

Where: 109 N. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866, (714)639-0919

xoxo, K

Hawt On Yelp!

Oh baby, have we got a deal for you. This week (& this week only) you can get pampered and prettified at some of the best Orange County salons at deeply discounted prices - we're talking 50% off select spa & salon services! So you're probably wondering what's the catch... 50% off? There's probably a catch. But no! There really isn't a catch. All you have to do is make an appointment at the spa or salon of your choice (no walk-ins) & mention "Hawt on Yelp" & they will hook you up! For the entire list of offers, participating spas & salons (and their Yelp! reviews) go HERE.

I'm starting to feel prettier already, just thinking about Hawt on Yelp!
xoxo, K
image via Yelp!

Rascals to Rebels Sale

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No tricks, just treats at the Rascals to Rebels sale happening this weekend. With 30% off ALL clothing (even new merchandise) this is one SPOOKTACULAR sale you definitiely don't want to miss...

What: Rascals to Rebels Sales

When: Friday & Saturday, October 23rd & 24th

Where: All Rascal to Rebels locations... The shops at Rossmoor, Huntington Beach, & Irvine

xoxo, K

images via Rascals to Rebels

Little Stylings High-End Consignment Sale

Love outfitting your little kiddos in designer clothes, but hate paying designer prices? Me too! That's why I'm totally looking forward to this sure-to-be fabulous shopping event that encourages all of us to "reduce, reuse, & rewear."

The Little Stylings sales event is a high-end consignment sale featuring designer clothes for baby, kids (newborn - 12 years old) & maternity. Sound like something you definitely don't wan to miss? Here are all the details...

What: Little Stylings, high-end consignment sale
When: Friday, October 23rd, 10am - 6pm
Where: 2552 Fairway Dr., Costa Mesa
Forms of Payment Accepted: Cash only

xoxo, K
image via Little Stylings

Rock & Republic Sample Sale

I don't know about you, but a new pair of skinny jeans is calling my name. Unfortunately, this recession has me watching every single penny. Thank heavens the Rock & Republic Sample Sale is here. For those of you who also need to fill your "jean fix" without completely wiping out your bank account, this is the sale for you. Save 50-80% on Men's, Women's, & Kid's denim, tops, outerwear & accessories! (& If you are love their cycling line Rock Racing, like my hubby does, rumor has it that will be on sale too!)

So here are all the details:
Date & Time: Friday, October 23rd, Saturday, October 24th & Sunday October 25th
Time: 9am - 9pm on Friday, 9am - 7pm on Saturday, & 9am - 6pm on Sunday
Location: Sony Studios, Stage 14, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (entrance on overland)
Forms of Payment Accepted: Cash or Credit Card

xoxo, K
image via Rock & Republic

$10 tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific

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I am so excited for $10.00 deal to the Aquarium of the Pacific, its a great way to start off summer fun!

Click here for the coupon

Receive a $10 Admission price to the Aquarium of the Pacific (Adults regularly $23.95, Children regularly $11.95).

Don’t miss this limited time offer—valid through June 30, 2009.

Meet more than 12,500 animals from the Earth’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Touch sharks, feed lorikeet birds, and watch sea otters play. An ocean of adventure awaits you and your family!

Limit (4) discounts per coupon. One coupon per person, per day. Not good with any other offer. Not valid at off-site sales locations. Distribution of this coupon on Aquarium grounds is prohibited. No cash value. Go to Plan Your Visit for operating hours. Valid through 6/30/2009.

xoxo, C

FREE Summer Concert Series

If you've already checked out our calendar, then maybe you've already noticed all the fabulous FREE summer concerts happening throughout Orange County. But they really are so incredible, we thought they deserved a post all of their own. So gather up your kids, grab a blanket & some lawn chairs, pack a picnic basket & get ready to enjoy an evening of music in the park. Just click on the cities to find out all the details.

Brea
Buena Park
Costa Mesa
Cypress
Dana Point
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
Ladera Ranch
La Habra
Laguna Niguel
Lake Forest
La Palma
Los Alamitos
Orange
Ranch Santa Margarita
San Juan Capistrano
San Clemente
Seal Beach
Tustin
Westminster
Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda: Nixon Library

xoxo, K

Free Hot Dog on a Stick

Free Hot Dog Day on from Hot Dog on a Stick and Muscle Beach Hotdogs Monday, June 15th from 5-8 PM.

xoxo, C

Shakespeare by the Sea

Shakespeare by the Sea is a Southern California-based, non-profit organization, that performs the works of Shakespeare for local communities. FREE performances can be seen June - August in San Pedro, Beverly Hills, Carson, El Segundo, Glendale, Hermosa Beach, Laguna Niguel, Lomita, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rossmoor, South Pasadena & Torrance. (Amazed that all this incredible culture is being offered for FREE? Thank Target... it's part of the Target Free program.) Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket & don't forget the beach chairs, then check out the following list of dates, locations & play titles...

San Pedro: Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8pm; pre-show starts at 7:30pm
As You Like It: June 11, 12, 13, 25, 27, July 3, 9, 11, & August 8
Love's Labour's Lost: June 18, 19, 20, 26, July2, 10, August 7

Laguna Niguel: Crown Valley Community Park
29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Love's Labour's Lost: Sunday, July 26, 7 pm

Newport Beach: Bonita Canyon Sport Park
Bonita Canyon & Mesa View
Love's Labour's Lost: Saturday, August 1, 7pm
As You Like It: Sunday, August 2, 7pm

For dates, locations & play titles playing outside of Orange County go HERE.

xoxo, K

image via Shakespeare by the Sea

Legoland for FREE.

Here's a little tip I picked up last week... during the last hour of operation at Legoland, you can actually get in FREE! For example, the day we went to Legoland, the park was open until 5pm. So, starting at 3:45 you can park for FREE. Then, all you have to do, is head on over to the gates & once the clock strikes 4pm, watch as they open the floodgates & let you waltz right in, at absolutely no cost to you! That's right, you can take the entire family to Legoland for FREE! That's quite a deal, even if it is only for an hour.

xoxo, K

Wildlife Safari

If your little ones are intrigued by reptiles, amphibians & arachnids... then this FREE event is for you! Gather the kids, grab some lawn chairs & blankets & head on over to the Cypress Nature Park for a hands-on safari experience. The event begins at 10 am, but don't be too late, the park closes at noon! For more information, click on the flyer above or call (714)229-6780.

xoxo, K
image via the city of cypress.

Escape the heat at the movies.

The movie theater is one of my favorite summer get-aways. You get to escape reality for a few short hours, & relax in a heavily air-conditioned room (without having to foot the bill). Unfortunately, movie tickets are getting pricey, even the afternoon matinees. Good thing there is an abundance of FREE (& super cheap) flicks playing this summer!

* AMC Summer Movie Camp: $1 G & PG movies start at 10 am every Wednesday from June 17 - August 5th. Find the nearest location & movie selections HERE.
* FREE Family Film Festival: FREE G & PG movies start at 10 am each Tuesday & Wednesday morning at select Regal theaters, during the months of June, July & August. Find the nearest location & movie selections HERE.
* Everyday $1-ish Movie Theaters

Or, if you're looking to spend a warm summer evening outdoors... then pack up the kids, lawn chairs & treats and check out these FREE movies:

* Brea Family Films in the Park: Fridays June 26th, July 3rd, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, & July 31st. Arovista Park, movie starts at 8pm or dusk. For more info call (714)990-7177. For specific movie titles go HERE.
* City of Dana Point Movies in the Park: EVERY Friday in June. Lantern Bay Park, movie starts at approximately 8pm. For more information call (949) 248-3530. For specific movie titles go HERE.
* Ladera Ranch Movies in the Park: Friday July 31st. Ladera Town Green, movie starts at dusk. For specific movie titles go HERE.
* Lake Forest Movies in the Park: Fridays June 19th (Cherry Park), July 10th (Rimgate Park), & August 7th (El Toro Park). For more information call (949)461-3450. For specific movie titles go HERE.
* Tustin Movies in the Park: Thursdays July 30th (Heritage Park), August 6th (Frontier Park), August 13th (Magnolia Park), August 20th (Cedar Grove Park), August 27th (Centennial Park), movies start at 7:30pm. For specific movie titles go .
* Movies on the Beach: June 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, July 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st, & August 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, and 28th. Movies start at sunset at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina. For specific movie selections go HERE.
* Free for ALL Movie Mondays at OCPAC: July 13th - August 3rd

xoxo, K
image via HERE.

Kids Bowl Free!

I'm totally looking forward to summer, who isn't? But, I have to admit, I'm not looking forward to having to entertain the kiddos, all day, every day. But THIS is definitely something that will be going on our Summer To-Do list. The Kids Bowl Free is seriously an incredible deal! & Luckily for those of us who live in Orange County the Concourse Entertainment Center in Anaheim is participating.

So how exactly does the Kids Bowl Free program work? Kids literally can bowl 2 FREE games EVERY DAY throughout the duration of the program. Each participating center has their own age & programs restrictions. (For the Concourse Entertainment Center in Anaheim: children ages 15 & under are able to participate, the program began on May 18th & will last until August 3rd, 2009, & the days and hours available for FREE bowling are Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm.) However, to participate in the Kids Bowl Free program, you do have to sign up your kids HERE. At that time you will be offered the opportunity to buy a "family pass." If you decide to purchase the "family pass" for a one-time payment of $23.95, then up to 4 adult family members can bowl 2 games per person, per day. That isn't a bad deal either. Just $23.95 for an entire summer of bowling? For more information go HERE.

I truly doubt we will be bowling every day, but I'm sure will make it up to Anaheim a couple of times this summer. What a great way to escape the heat!

xoxo, K
image via Kids Bowl Free

OC Great Park's Movie on the Lawn

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 30th, you & the family can see Transformers for FREE at the Orange County Great Park. The movie begins at 8pm, but I'd arrive early with your beach chair, blankets & popcorn. For more information go HERE. For directions go HERE.

xoxo, K
image via Orange County Great Park

RVCA Warehouse Sale

The RVCA Summer Sale is almost here... don't want to wait with the masses? Purchase a speed pass & skip the lines, for more info go HERE.

Here are all the details...

Date & Time: Friday, May 29th 9am - 7pm & Saturday, May 30th 9am - 5pm
Location: 960 West 16th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash & Credit Card (Visa/ MasterCard)

xoxo, K
image via RVCA

p.s. This isn't the only warehouse sale going on this weekend. If you are interested in watches, belts, wallets & clothing, check out the Vestal warehouse sale. For more information go HERE. EC Star is also having their summer sample sale this weekend - shirts, sweaters, t-shirts, jackets & pants... everything under $25. For more information go HERE.

The Warehouse Sale

Looking for a way to fight the recession, update your wardrobe & save a few pennies all at the same time? Then THIS might be your answer. Sunday, May 3rd the Warehouse Sale will be coming to Orange County. (Don't worry too much though if you can't make it, because it'll be in San Diego on Friday, May 8th too!)

Not exactly sure what the Warehouse Sale is? Straight from their website "The Warehouse Sale is an exclusive, invite-only denim sample sale that offers the newest and hottest styles of the season in your favorite brands for both MEN & WOMEN. Get ahead of the trends and be the first to rock up-an-coming labels. With everything priced BELOW WHOLESALE, we make it easy for you to try new styles or brands without guilt."

So are you interested in saving up to 80% off designer jeans? Don't forget it's INVITE ONLY, so even if you are just thinking about attending, you'll definitely want to register for the sale HERE. Have any other questions? Go HERE, for most of the answers.

So here are the details...
Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Orange County Fair Grounds, Building 14 (General Parking is $5)
Forms of Accepted Payment: Credit Cards definitely, possibly cash, no checks

Don't Forget to RSVP HERE.

xoxo, K

Diane's Beachwear Warehouse Sale

Oh My Heavens! I've been doing a little web surfing & look what I stumbled across... Diane's Beachwear has been having warehouse sales every Friday during the month of April! So cancel your Friday appointments, clear your schedule & make sure you make your way up to the Diane's Corporate Office THIS Friday, April 24th, 2009.

According to their website: "On top of FAB prices, if you Buy 5 items Get 1 FREE (of lesser value)!!" They have also "put together SECRET PASSWORDS that allow you to get even better deals each week. Just SAY the right Password when you go to checkout! To be added to the VIP PASSWORD LIST - send an e-mail to customerservice@diansbeachwear.com and write 'Please Send Me the SECRET Password!'"

So here are the details:
Date: Friday, April 24th, 2009
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Diane's Corporate Office, 2401 West 208th St., Suite 4, Torrance, CA 90501

xoxo, K
image via Diane's Beachwear

Bugaboo Warehouse Sale.

Mark your calenders because Saturday, April 25th from 9am - 4pm, Bugaboo (yes! you read that correctly, BUGABOO) is having a warehouse sale! If you are in the market for a stroller or some new accessories, you'll definitely want to checkout this sale... up to 50% off Bugaboo strollers & 70% off Bugaboo accessories - that's some pretty incredible savings!

So here are the details:
Date: April 25th, 2009
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: GMT Studios Stage 3, 5751 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
Forms of Payment Accepted: Cash, Visa & Mastercard (no checks)

xoxo, K

Red Balloon Warehouse

Yesterday Coleen & I headed out for an impromptu shopping trip. After reading about the Red Balloon's Warehouse HERE, we had to check it out for ourselves. Aren't familiar with the Red Balloon? It's a swanky little boutique located in Newport Beach (1829 Westcliff Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660). But don't be fooled by the name.... although it definitely is a children's boutique featuring clothes for newborns to size 14 (Small Paul, Petit Bateau & Baby Lulu just to name a few of their brands), they carry lots of stuff for the mamas as well! Jewelry & tons of clothes, everything from Juicy Couture to Laurie B. & even some maternity!

But enough about the actual store... because their warehouse is AMAZING! Open EVERY Tuesday & Thursday AND the 1st Saturday of every month, from 9am - 2:30pm, this place is definitely a goldmine! It's located at 1612 Babcock in Costa Mesa. If you are coming from the 55 S, just continue down Newport Blvd., hang a right on 17th St., go for about a 1/2 mile or so & then turn left on Babcock. The warehouse will be on your left, you'll see some little signs that say "Red Balloon Warehouse" poking out of the grass, you can park & then enter the door in the back. & Don't worry if the door is closed, as long as it's an "open" day you can walk right in!

Inside you'll find an entire warehouse full of goodies. Everything is incredibly well-organized by size, which makes shopping really easy, even if you have kids in tow. On our recent shopping trip, we were really impressed by the selection. I picked up a bunch of t-shirts for the boys & even some TOM's shoes, as well as few things for myself. The best part? That it didn't cost me a fortune. EVERYTHING we saw was 65% off! (We are talking Small Paul shirts for like $12! Quite the deal!) So, next time you have a Tuesday or Thursday free, you might want to head on over to the Red Balloon Warehouse.... you might even see Coleen or me there!

Here are all the details:
What: Red Balloon Warehouse
Open: EVERY Tuesday, Thursday & the 1st Saturday of every month, 9am - 2:30 pm
Location: 1612 Babcock, Costa Mesa CA (enter through the door in the back)
Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash & Credit Cards (no checks!)

xoxo, K