Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

We are now well into 2010, so there has never been a better time to get stylized AND organized with Erin Condren’s  2010 Life Planner!

www.erincondren.com offers fun, creative styles and color ways to choose from making each planner 100% personalized and unique for the chic girl on-the-go!  

The convenient size and elastic band for “quickflips” as well as the large daily views and “to-do” side bar make it possible to juggle all the work and personal events that life throws your way.

Tiny Oranges has been given a special code for a savings of 25% off these cute planners by entering Erin Condren coupon code “Plan25” at checkout, good through 2/15/10.

On their website, I also noticed if you spend $100 on her too-cute-for-words stuff, like stationery or gift labels, you can get a FREE planner!  Enter the Coupon Code “FREEPLANNER” and $48 will be taken off your order ( while supplies last! )

And, the Erin Condren Coupon Code “TINYORANGES” is good for $20 off a first time order of $100. 

So, 3 Erin Condren Coupon Codes to celebrate today!  Click on OVER, shop around, and save!

{Erin Condren is a Tiny Oranges Sponsor}

I first found out about Care.com when I was at the park one day.  I struck up a conversation with this darling girl and it turns out she is the full time nanny for one of our neighbor’s kids.  Knowing that fabulous nannies can sometimes be hard to find, I asked how they found her and she told me through Care.com.  My interest was piqued so I clicked on over to check it out!

The site is awesome.  You can put in your childcare requirements, set your parameters, and it will pull up matches in your area.   You can even click on a map and see exactly how close each one is to you.  It is fun just to click around on the site and see all the different features they offer.

Basic membership is FREE.  With this you are able to search providers and get general information including a picture, age, rate, location, experience, availability AND access to real reviews based on a “star system!”

Premier membership starts at $30 for one month and includes access to full profiles, contact accessibility, BACKGROUND checks (love this) and references.   When looking for a great sitter or nanny, $30 is a steal if you are able to find a good one!

They have a promotional code for this month – save 15% on your first subscription period by using the Care.com promotional code JAN1015 thru 1/31/10.

Have a great weekend everyone!  Hasn’t this weather just been glorious?   Take advantage  and head on over to Fun Orange County Parks to find a fun new park to enjoy the gorgeous weather this weekend!

{Tiny Oranges is part of the Care.com affiliate program}

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy returning to the Southland this Dec. 17th – Jan. 10th!  With special performances in LA, Anaheim, Ontario and Long Beach, this ice spectacular presents classic Disney stories including Disney Pixar’s CARS, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Tinker Bell.

Buy tickets and SAVE by entering coupon code “MOM” at ticketmaster.com!

This coupon code allows you to purchase 4 tickets for $44 for Monday – Friday matinee shows or $4 off weekend shows.  Click HERE to download a flyer with dates, showtimes and details.

I really want to take my 3 1/2 year old! Has anyone gone before? ?  Maybe I will surprise her with tickets for Christmas.  Such a fun event!

Congratulations!  The Glory of Christmas ticket winner is…Maree Dee!

South Coast Repertory, Orange County’s Tony Award Winning Theatre, is bringing the joy of live theatre into your life this holiday season with their special performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

SCR is offering Tiny Oranges readers an exclusive price of only $20 (plus no online fees!) for 2 days to celebrate the 30^th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol!  What a great gift for the holidays, or a special treat for your family.

Showtimes for this exclusive offer:
Sat Nov. 28 at 7:30pm
Sun Nov. 29 at 12noon
Sun Nov. 29 at 4pm
Tues Dec. 1 at 7:30pm

TO PURCHASE THESE DISCOUNTED TICKETS, enter code 3972 when ordering online at scr.org.  This offer is valid from 6am PST on Tuesday, 11/10/09 through Midnight on Wednesday, 11/11/09.    Hurry! These exclusive prices will only last for 2 days!  ”Bah!” said Scrooge. “Humbug!”

{Limit four tickets per household, not applicable to previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with other offers. A- and B- section seating; supplies are limited. Offer expires 11/11/09 at 11:59pm.}

Order tickets at www.scr.org

Team OC is an amazing, 45,000 square foot, state-of-the-art gymnastics facility in Costa Mesa offering lots of fun programs for kids of all ages, including  Mommy & Me classes for kids as young as 12 months.   With a wide variety of classes offering gymnastics, dance, cheer, tumbling, trampoline and studio classes, Team OC has something for just about anyone!

Emma and I used to take the Busy Bee class last year (ages 20 – 30 months) and she LOVED it.  Our favorite part was the huge trampoline runway into a huge pool of foam blocks.  Can you imagine anything more fun for a little one?   My parents went with us a few times and their jaws dropped when they walked in – the place is THAT cool.  I guarantee yours will too!    Just to give you an idea – check out this virtual tour!

Get prepared for your jaw to drop this weekend and experience Team OC firsthand at a (FREE) Halloween event they are hosting this Saturday!  Here are the details:

Halloween Open House
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
12:30pm – 3:30pm

Click HERE for a map and directions.

This event is open for kids ages 2-12.  You can dress in costume (but it’s not required!)  There will be fun, games, goodie bags, obstacle course, art activities, scavenger hunt, bounce house and MORE!   They will even be teaching the THRILLER dance!

TINY ORANGES SPECIAL OFFER!
Mention Tiny Oranges and receive 20% off your first month’s tuition if you sign up for a class!

Click HERE to download a coupon to try a class for free.

www.teamocfun.com