Giveaway: Discovery Science Center Private Holiday Event

I am so excited for this giveaway today!!!!

The Discovery Science Center is throwing a fabulous holiday party for bloggers and

local media on December 12th from 6-8pm and I get to give away a family four-pack of tickets

for one lucky family to be able to attend this exclusive event!

That night you'll be able to explore the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology exhibit

as well as see the over 100 entries in the annual gingerbread competition at the Science of Gingerbread exhibit.

There will also be the opportunity to decorate cookies and snap pictures with Santa.

This is an exclusive media event, but I'm excited to be able to offer 4 tickets to one lucky winner today.

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Santa's Wonderland: Giveaway!!!

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend we had the opportunity to visit
the magical Christmas experience that is Santa's Wonderland!
Nestled just off the freeway in Irvine - at 2719 White Road - is a place
where your childhood dreams of visiting the North Pole and seeing Santa's
workshop can become a reality.

Santa's elves greeted us at the door and led us to the main room where
we were introduced to this Christmas dreamland and told about all
the amazing things there were to experience.

The kids wanted to head upstairs to find the Snow Room,
but were enchanted by Gingy's Gingerbread House Making on the way.

So we stopped to fulfill candy dreams and sweet tooth wishes with the help
of a very kind elf.

The kids loved decorating their own gingerbread houses by choosing their own candies,
squeezing out the frosting and making them look just so.


Then it was off to the Snow Room - which was pure magic for these Southern Californian kids.
They made snow angels, played with arctic animals, and just generally
enjoyed the magical twinkling of the lights in the frosty synthetic snow.

We found Santa's stables and met the reindeer.
The kids even got to ride one of them!
 
 
We took a tour through Mischief Maze and wrote our letters to Santa
and checked out the elves putting the finishing touches on the Cityscape Light Show.
Then a friendly elf gave us a tour of the Control Room and challenged JT to a
toy packaging race to see who could get Santa's toys ready to go the quickest.
 

We hit up the Reindeer Games on the way to Elf Makeover Magic.
Here the kids checked out what it takes to look like an elf and then got
their faces painted by one of the elf beauty experts.

Isabella chose snowflakes and JT wanted to be a reindeer.


The Elf Academy leads participants through several challenges to earn the
right to be called an Honorary Elf.

And what would Santa's Wonderland be without Santa?
The kids first met with an elf to see if they were on the Naughty or Nice list,
and once they received their Nice seal of approval they were off to
see Santa and have their pictures taken with the special guy.

You can even check out Santa's office while you're there.


The experience was amazing and we all had a wonderful time.
We spent a full 2 hours - at least - discovering all the Santa's Wonderland had to offer.

Santa's Wonderland is located at 2719 White Road in Irvine.
You can purchase tickets HERE.

Use the code MOMS10OFF for $10 off
admission.
The code is good for tickets purchased for
M-F 10:00am-6:00pm December 3rd-December 31st.
The tickets must be purchased by November 30th.
 
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!
I'm so excited to be able to give away 2 tickets to Santa's Wonderland.
One lucky winner will win two tickets!!!!
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Disclosure: We were invited by Santa's Wonderland to attend and experience the magic. I attended because I was wanted to create fun memories with my family. I received admission for free. All thoughts & opinions are mine.

Giveaway: Tickets Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker in Theaters

I remember the first time I saw The Nutcracker was as a student teacher

and we took a group of 2nd graders to see it at the local University.

It was the first ballet I'd ever seen, but since I'd grown up with a mom that

loves Tchaikovsky, the music was very familiar to me and I enjoyed seeing

the scenes and images associated with the melodies I'd grown up loving.

The Nutcracker ballet returns to NCM Fathom Events this holiday season and for the first time ever will be shown in RealD 3D in select locations. In collaboration with More2Screen and EuroArts Music, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker will be broadcast to movie theaters nationwide on Monday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (local time). 

CLICK HERE to find a theater near you.

The Russian Imperial Mariinsky Theatre was the original home to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker in 1892, when it made its worldwide debut. Movie theater audiences will experience the marvelous talents of two of the Mariinsky Theatre’s rising stars – Alina Somova as Clara (Masha in the original Russian ballet) and Vladimir Shklyarov as the Nutcracker. Conducted by Valery Gergiev, this timeless production of The Nutcracker opens with a Christmas Eve party and a young girl, Clara, being given a nutcracker doll by her godfather, Drosselmeyer. Later in the evening when Clara sleeps, she finds herself in the midst of the Nutcracker’s battle against the Mouse King and his army of mice. Coming to Clara’s aid, the Nutcracker is transformed into a Prince and journeys with her to an enchanted island where spectacular celebrations are held in their honor.

I have tickets to giveaway to you!!!!

It's open to Orange County residents that will use the tickets.

Please only enter if you're able to attend the showing.

There are two separate giveaways - one for the 2:00 showing and one for the 7:30pm showing.

Please feel free to enter both if you can attend both.

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the Mariinsky Ballet Theatre
Monday, December 3 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm

AMC Tustin Legacy 14

Enter here for the 2:00 showing at the Tustin Legacy 14

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Enter here for the 7:30 showing at the Tustin Legacy 14

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SEW Amazing Giveaway!!!!

 

I hope you've been following the Holiday Bake Craft Sew Along over at Skip to my Lou! There are some FABULOUS sewing tutorials and awesome handmade gift ideas. You have to check them out. Today I'm guesting at Skip to my Lou and sharing my tutorial for Framed Holiday Hand Embroidery. I hope you'll come visit and leave me some love! 

 

I get to treat you to a SEW Amazing giveaway as part of our crafty series.

This is one AMAZING giveaway!

We are giving away a fabulous Prize Package worth more than $700!

One lucky winner will receive...

• Singer ONE Sewing Machine this is Singer's easiest sewing machine! True to SINGER, it is easy to learn on, simple and has basic stitches for crafts. The perfect machine for stitching home made goods or something fun this holiday season!
• Simplicity SideWinder Quickly and easily fill bobbins without having to un-thread and re-thread your sewing machine. The SideWinder transfers thread from spool to bobbin effortlessly and quickly; works with most bobbins, metal or plastic. An adjustable tension knob accommodates different thicknesses of thread! So cool!
• Simplicity Bias Tape Maker This Simplicity Bias Tape Maker will Create customized single fold bias tape with the push of a button!
• and so you have something beautiful to sew, $100.00 of fabric from Riley Blake!

Simply wait for RaffleCopter to load and enter there! Be sure to check out all the fabulous sewing projects shared this month for this Holiday Bake Craft Sew series going on all month long!

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Giveaway: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

 

Da-da-dadada da-da Circus!  

Da-da-dadada da-da Afro! 

Circus! Afro! Circus! Afro! 

Polka-dot, Polka-dot, Polka-dot! Afro! 

That is totally my favorite party of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.

It's hilarious and my kids loved having Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria,

and the rest of gang back for another installment of the Madagascar adventure.

This time the group is still trying to get back to the NYC Zoo,

but end up in a traveling circus to escape 

the fanatical Monaco Animal Control officer Captain Chantel DuBois.

MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED debuts on Blu-ray™ & DVD on Tuesday, October 16th

I'm excited to be giving away TWO  DVD and Blu-ray combo packs

It also comes with a rainbow wig from the film. 

Now you can do your own Afro Circus!

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Mimi's Cafe: Power of Pink $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Mimi's Cafe

has partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money

for breast cancer awareness through education, early detection, and support services.

 

I had the opportunity to attend a kick off event at the Mimi's Cafe near my home 

and meet Janelle Hail - CEO for NBCF - 

and Mark Mears - President and Chief Concept Officer of Mimi's Cafe.

I donated and dedicated one of my leaves for the Giving Tree to my friend Flossie.

She is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer,

and so the efforts of Mimi's Cafe and the NBCF mean a lot to me.

For a $1 donation you receive a leaf to inscribe and hang on the Giving Tree.

Donate $5 and you'll also receive a limited edition leaf lapel pin.

As a thank you for your donation, you'll receive up to $30 in Mimi's savings.

 You can also make donations online to the virtual Giving Tree.

In addition to making a donation,

Mimi's Cafe has created a selection of Pink Drinks.

For every drink you purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes

directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

I had a chance to try the Sparkling Passion Fruit and it was delicious!

So, stop by your local Mimi's Cafe, make a donation,

have a YUMMY drink, and get some rad coupons.

PLUS! 

Come to Mimi's on Friday, October 19 and receive a FREE cup of soup with any purchase when you donate to National Breast Cancer Foundation for the Mimi's Power of Pink Campaign.

And I'm giving away two $25 gift certificates to Mimi's Cafe!

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Giveaway: 2 Knott's Berry Farm Tickets

Knott's Berry Farm Circa 1980

 

 Summer is the perfect time to grab a Season Pass to Knott's Berry Farm!

Why? 

Because they are SUPER AFFORDABLE and Knott's is a fun place to be!

Plus, the prices go up July 1st, so don't wait!

Knott's Season Passes

 $69.99 for adults and $64.99 for seniors (62+) & kids (3-11)

 

Some of the perks of being a season pass holder include:

• Dining Discounts
• Merchandise Discounts
• No Blackout Dates
• Bring A Friend Discount Days
• Special invites to Passholder only events
• Exclusive Season Pass Holder Collector Pins

Knott's Berry Farm circa 1980

So it's time to grab a Season Pass and start making memories

that your kids will carry into adulthood - just like I did as a kid

and hopefully my kids are too!

 

 

You can find Knott's on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@KnottsBerryFarm)!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!! 
Knott's has given me 
a pair of regular admission tickets to giveaway!
Hooray!

Mandatory entry:

Follow FPG via Google Friends Connect

and leave me a comment on how you enjoy

amusement parks with kids!

 

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Giveaway ends June 21st at 12:00PM PST.
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This is not a compensated post.

Happy Monday and Hooray for our winner!

Hooray for Sandy!

The winner of the 50.oo Everyday is a Holiday gift certificate!

Just want to thank everyone for spreading the love on pinterest! I wish I could have picked all of you! We received so many sweet messages and comments about our new JUMBO diecuts! That really makes us so happy! We are currently working on a FUN new batch and they go in a totally new direction! Well actually, more of a throwback for us! We are going back to our roots and I think you guys will get a kick out of them! :) More on that soon!

We are also working on a really fun DIY home project right now, and we hope to have it finished this week. I may post a sneak peek tomorrow. So if you love vintage wallpaper be sure to check back!

Wishing you guys a GREAT week!!

xo Jenny

Are You a Winner??

The winner of the Custom Ornament from the Handprint Lady
is #3 Cory!!!!!

The winner of the iMo camera strap
is #24 Sarah M.!!!!!

The winner of the Shabby Apple necklace
is #14 Donna!!!

Please contact me within 72 hours to claim your fabulous prizes!!!

Holiday Giveaway: The Handprint Lady

I've got another fabulous giveaway today!
It comes from the fabulous Handprint Lady.
She does AMAZING things with ceramics and handprints
and makes them into beautiful keepsakes.

She has plates and platters . . .

Plaques and stepping stones

Vases and Mugs

Custom Ornaments

And so much more!
She is wonderful to work with
and is an expert at planning and creating
beautiful keepsakes.
And what's even more awesome
is that it can all be done via mail.

Because Monica loves you all so much she
has offered a 10% discount off any handprint
order with the code "HANDPRINT".

Today she is also giving away a custom ornament!!
You can personalize it with a wedding date,
anniversary, baby's first Christmas,
family names - the options are endless!

Want it?

Well, you can WIN IT!
If you want to win
then here is what you to do!

MANDATORY ENTRY

(this MUST be completed for any other extra entries to count)

Visit The Handprint Lady and have a look around.
The come back here and tell me the names of some
of your favorites items.

Extra Entries:
(You MUST complete the mandatory entry before completing any extra entries.)

1 Extra Entry: {LIKE} The Handprint Lady on Facebook and leave a comment on the wall saying I sent you! (leave 1 additional comment)

1 Extra Entry: {TWEET} about the giveaway with a link back here and mention @funkyPDgiraffe (leave 1 additional comment)
1 Extra Entry: {FACEBOOK} about the giveaway with a link back here and mention Funky PolkaDot Giraffe in the update. (leave 1 additional comment)

As always, giveaways are only open to
FPG Google Friends Connect PUBLIC followers.
Open to US residents only.
This GIVEAWAY will end on December 7th at midnight PST.

1 lucky reader will be selected using Random.org and will have 72 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU,
IF YOU DON'T LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS, I WILL
PICK A NEW WINNER.

Note:
Delivery by Christmas is not guaranteed.