by ocdealmama on January 14, 2013
I heard from the OC Rescue Mission last week that they were in need of Shampoo and Soap. I’m not personally in the position where I can help much through CASH donations, but I can certainly donate ITEMS, thanks to COUPONS. I coupon to save my family money so we can splurge on other items (although infrequent). However, I also coupon to help others, and am happy to do so as much as I can. (You might remember back in October several OC Deal Mama readers came together and donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank – almost 900lbs of food and items!)
Today, the OC Rescue Mission is getting 37 Shampoos, 24 Body Washes, 4 Lotions, 3 Toothpastes and 3 Multipack Bar Soaps from my stockpile. I actually just purchased the 19 TRESemme last week, specifically for them. They were included in the Cash Card Deal at CVS – 3/$10.00 and each bottle had a $1.75/1 peelie coupon on them, making them roughly $0.47 each. I paid with ECBs plus I’m getting Beauty Bucks back on these, so essentially I pretty much got them FREE!
I called the OC Rescue Mission this morning and asked them what other items they need right now. If you are local, and are looking to help, they are seriously in NEED of WARM CLOTHES, coats, jackets, blankets and the like. They also told me that they are always needing diapers and wipes. Apparently they have several children… just heartbreaking.
Donations can be made Monday – Saturday between 8:00am – 5:00pm at their Tustin facility. Tax receipts are available.
OC Rescue Mission
1 Hope Drive
Tustin, CA 92782
(800) 663-3074
All donations are appreciated, regardless of the size! THANK YOU for giving back to the community!
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by ocdealmama on October 9, 2012
Anyone ever try Stroller Strides? I think this is a brilliant idea, and I really wanted to do it when I first landed here in Cali. (I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up with a triple stroller with three two year olds so I never did.) It sounds like so much fun!
The Stroller Strides Newport Beach program has brand new owners and they’ve scheduled the official launch for next week – October 15th! Here’s a great deal to try it out -Pay ONLY $30 For 10 Stroller Strides Classes ($100 Value)!
Owned by Julz and Phil Arney, world-class fitness master trainers, and led by amazing pre and post natal fitness instructors, Stroller Strides Newport Beach will take you walking, jogging and running to burn calories and build strength. These Stroller Strides classes are held at Crystal Cove State Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 and in the Back Bay at the Upper Newport Interpretive Center on Mondays and Wednesdays at the same time. Stretch and challenge your core to reshape your body with instructors that keep things fun for you, and your child with songs and fun activities. Also, after class playgroups and Mom’s night out will be here soon!
- Grand Opening launch week is week of October 15-18th
- All classes are free during launch week and do not count towards the 10 class pass
- All attendees during launch week will receive a goodie bag
- Voucher must be used in full by expiration date
- Back Bay location is on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Crystal Cove is on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- May buy up to 10 vouchers as gifts
- Limit 1 per person
- Expires 01/09/13
At $3 per class to get you outside and moving in the BEAUTIFUL outdoors with your child…. this is a STEAL!
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by ocdealmama on October 8, 2012
If you’ve been toying with the idea of taking the kids to the San Diego Zoo and/or the San Diego Safari Park, October is the month to do it!
Each day in October (10/1 – 10/31) kids ages 3-11 can enjoy FREE ADMISSION into the San Diego Zoo AND the San Diego Safari Park! Considering the 1-Day child tickets are usually $32 EACH… I’d say this is an AWESOME DEAL!!!
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by ocdealmama on August 26, 2012
WOW! Living Social has HALF PRICE TICKETS to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park -ONLY $21 For (1) Adult Park Admission AND (1) Africa Tram Safari (Regularly $42) at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park!
Take a safari to Escondido and meet some real animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with today’s deal: Pay $21 for one adult park entrance and one Africa Tram Safari (regularly $42). Hop on the Africa Tram and roar with excitement as the brightly colored vehicle transports you and your herd around the expansive African Field Exhibit. As you stroll through the rest of the park, be sure to catch the daily Cheetah Run, where you’ll see the fastest land animal show off his speed. Stop by any day of the week for a journey that’s family-friendly — and fiercely fun.
- Limit 6 per purchaser, additional as gifts
- New customers only
- Valid for adult or child admission
- Valid at San Diego Zoo Safari Park only; not valid at San Diego Zoo
- Not valid toward purchase of gift card
- Blackout dates apply: September 1, 2, 3; November 22, 23, 24, 2012
- Entire value must be used in a single visit
- Parking not included
I haven’t had a chance to visit the Safari Park, but it sounds AWESOME!
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by ocdealmama on August 16, 2012
Any USC FANS out there? How would you like to score tickets to the first USC Home Game for HALF PRICE? Living Social has a deal for us – Pay ONLY $37 Per Ticket For The First Home Football Game for USC!
It’s a great time to be a Trojans fan. With the return of star quarterback Matt Barkley, the USC football team is poised to be a national title contender — and here’s your chance to catch the first home game of the season. Pay $37 for a reserved section ticket (up to 6) to see the University of Southern California go head to head against the University of Hawaii on Saturday, September 1 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Looking to kick-start a strong year with the help of new head coach Norm Chow, the Warriors will pose a formidable threat to Barkley and his teammates as they take to the field for a thrilling start to the 2012 season.
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m.
- Tickets must be printed at home
- Groups that wish to sit together must buy the corresponding ticket option in one transaction (e.g. buy the 4-ticket option if 4 people would like to sit together)
- Tickets must redeemed online and printed at home; you will not be able to pick up your tickets at the venue
- Limit 1 transaction per purchaser (6 tickets), up to 1 additional as a gift
- The deal is valid only for tickets on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?!?
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by ocdealmama on August 16, 2012
Plum District is having a FLASH SALE today! TODAY ONLY (8/16), you can save an Additional 25% OFF their already deeply discounted offers (excludes Plum Steals)! Use Promo Code: FLASH16 at checkout to score your deal! Offer ENDS TODAY at 5:00pm PST (8:00pm EST). Don’t miss out on this AWESOME DEAL, and be sure to leave me a comment with what you got!
I just used my code on a Birthday Party package for my soon-to-be 10 year old! If you’re an OC Local Reader, you can snag an AWESOME DEAL for Irvine Lanes Bowling – ONLY $95 for A Bowling Birthday Party For 10 Kids! You can get this deal for ONLY $71.25 with the Promo Code: FLASH16! (Alternatively, if you just want to bowl with your family, you can rent a lane + get 4 shoe rentals for ONLY $15 with the Code!)
I am so excited! The Bowling Birthday Party Package, if you’re interested in comes with the following:
- 1.5 hours of galaxy bowling and shoe rentals
- Half Hour of table time
- TWO slices of cheese pizza per child, one 16-ounce lemonade per child, one vanilla ice cream cup per child
- Invitations, balloons, tablecloths and a dedicated party host
WOOHOO! All I have to do is get the cake!
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by ocdealmama on August 13, 2012
If you’re planning a trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Living Social has a DEAL for us – ONLY $21 For Adult Park Entrance & Africa Tram Safari (50% OFF)!
- Limit 6 per purchaser, Additional as Gifts
- Valid for 1 Adult OR CHILD Admission
- Valid at San Diego Zoo Safari Park only; not valid at San Diego Zoo
- Not valid toward purchase of gift card
- Blackout dates apply: September 1, 2, 3; November 22, 23, 24, 2012
- Entire value must be used in a single visit
- New customers only
- Parking not included
I haven’t been to the Safari Park yet… Looks like FUN!
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by ocdealmama on August 9, 2012
If you haven’t had a chance to visit the 2012 OC Fair, you’ve still got a few more days to get there! Here are the promotions and discount offers available for the weekend to help you save some money while you’re out. Also, if these options don’t work for you (promotions are only valid during specified time frames) you can pick up a Coupon for $2 OFF Admission to the OC Fair at Del Taco! I was able to pick mine up from the drive-thru!
EVERY DAY
- All military (active and veterans) – FREE admission with I.D. (Not valid for spouses or dependents)
- OC Fair Express riders traveling to the OC Fair receive a coupon for $2 Fair Admission.
FRIDAY
- Seniors Day (60+) – $2 OFF plus FREE Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides – all day
- $2 Rides & $2 Games (Valid until 4 pm)
- $2 Taste Of Fair Food (Noon – 4:00pm)
*Click here to view the list of $2 Tastings. Items subject to change (scroll all the way to the bottom for this week 8/10).
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
- $2 General Admission (10 am – 11 am)
*For more information, you can visit the OC Fair website or the OC Fair Facebook page!
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by ocdealmama on August 9, 2012
I’ve had several local readers ask me about a Coupon Swap event in Orange County. I would LOVE to meet some of you face to face and also for you to meet each other (and of course, trade coupons).
I’d like to gauge interest before I go to the extent of formally scheduling something. If this is something that you might be interested in, either as a one-time event or a recurring monthly event, please leave me a COMMENT ON THIS POST letting me know the following:
- Interested?
- Weekday or Weekend?
- Daytime or Evening?
- Location Preference (North/South Orange County, where are you coming from)?
- Do you have a location to recommend?
The requests I’ve had to date have wanted a LIVE, in-person event verses a cyber exchange. You can always post what you have to trade or coupons you are looking for on my Facebook wall, if that’s your preference.
I’ll compile the comments and we’ll go from there! Thank you in advance for your input!
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by ocdealmama on August 7, 2012
Here’s a deal for my local readers looking for discount tickets to the Angels game – Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Game at Angels Stadium of Anaheim on August 12 or 15 (Up to 51% Off)!
Choose from Four Options:
Against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, August 12, at 12:35 p.m.:
- $23 for one ticket for Lower View MVP seating in sections 411–426 (a $36.10 value, including all fees)
- $25 for one ticket for Field Box seating in sections 133–135 (a $43.10 value, including all fees)
Against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, August 15, at 7:05 p.m.:
- $18 for one ticket for View MVP seating in sections 513–528 (a $37.10 value, including all fees)
- $29 for one ticket for Terrace Preferred seatingin sections 204–206 or 228–230 (a $49.60 value, including all fees)
*As a special promotions, children aged 5–12 can run the bases after the game on August 12; on August 15, fans receive a 10th anniversary World Series poster while supplies last.
My boys would LOVE THIS!
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