Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

Tis the season to take the kiddos to a pumpkin patch and celebrate Fall!  Here is a short list of some local pumpkin patches in Orange County.   If you recently visited that isn’t on this list that you want to share, please comment below!   Happy pumpkin hunting…

Anaheim – Sonshine Pumpkin Patch {More info on Pumpkin Patches & More}

Irvine – Johnson Brothers

Irvine – Tanaka Farms {You can check out my post on our visit last year – we haven’t made it this year – but it was a super fun pumpkin patch!}

Laguna Hills – Laguna Hills Mall {Find more info on Pumpkin Patches & More}

Orange – Irvine Park Railroad {See my previous post for more info on this fabulous pumpkin patch!} Click HERE to download coupons, including $$ off your pumpkin purchase.   Click HERE to download a Halloween coloring sheet.  Every child that brings their coloring sheet back to the pumpkin patch will receive a free Halloween toy!   Lastly, become an Irvine Park Railroad Facebook Fan and read about a special promotion for this Saturday (the 24th.)

Santa Ana, Main Place Mall – The Pumpkin Factory

San Juan Capistrano – Pumpkinpalooza at Zoomar’s {For a really fun time, consider taking the train!  See my previous post on this outing!}

Westminster, Westminster Mall – The Pumpkin Factory

Yorba Linda – Frosty’s Pumpkin Patch /  The Pumpkin Factory

{Lots of great information and a consolidated list can be found on Pumpkin Patches & More where you can find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay ride & Halloween events near you!}

One of my absolute favorite sites for personalized gifts, Frecklebox, is having a one day sale today (10/14) so you can shop early for the holidays and save big!

Enter coupon code “hohoho” at checkout and get 20% off your entire order!

You will flip over the growth charts, books, placemats, stickers, lunchboxes, coloring books, and more!

www.frecklebox.com

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and this special non-profit trains volunteers to be mentors and advocates for OC’s most severely abused and neglected children placed in foster care. This amazing organization is holding a special event to raise money on Sunday, 10/25.   My family went last year and we had so much fun!   It is a wonderful family event!

Here are the details:

Pumpkins and Pancakes A Children’s Halloween Extravaganza!

Don’t miss this great family event featuring a gourmet pancake breakfast provided by Plums Cafe, face painting, kids’ games, balloon artists, a live animal show and a silent auction…all to benefit CASA’s powerful work with kids! 

Bring your kids in costume for the costume parade and get ready for special appearances by Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird and other favorites!

Sunday, October 25, 2009
8:00am to 11:00am
Crate & Barrel / Macy’s Home Store Wing at South Coast Plaza (Crystal Court)

Advanced ticket reservations recommended:

$30 per person, $25 per person for groups of 10 or more, children 2 and under are free. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $35. 

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Before we can blink an eye it is going to be December, and you know what that means…time for holiday cards!  

Even if you are not there mentally yet, you can get a head start on the holidays this weekend and save BIG by reserving your GeTogethers holiday cards today!

Click HERE to reserve your order (minimum of 24-cards) with a $30 deposit and receive 20% off your order of greetings, invites or photo cards through 10/11. 

Don’t stress – you don’t have to decide on your design or have your photo yet – it is simply a way to reserve your discount, then you can order when you are ready.  

GeTogethers has the absolute cutest cards for all occasions!  They are fully customizable with your choice of whimsical icons to give your card an extra “wow” dimension, fun envelope liners, and great envelope color selection. 

These fresh and festive cards are sure to make anyone’s season bright!

Hooray!  It’s a Tiny Giveaway!  One lucky winner will win a 12-pack of blank GeTogethers holiday greeting cards!

To enter, do the following:

1. Email me at giveaways@tinyoranges.com

2. Include your first and last name and mailing address

3. Tell me, what is your favorite holiday icon?  Hint: Click HERE!

4.  Become a Tiny Oranges Facebook fan and get an extra entry.  Tell me in your email if you are a fan already or if you became one! 

Good luck!  You can enter all week, just have your emails in by next Thursday, 10/15 by 5pm PST.  
Happy weekend!  Have a great one!  Jen

Happy October Mamas!  You know what that means…time to start thinking about Halloween costumes!   If you are heading online for your costume shopping, Costume Discounters has a pretty decent selection for really reasonable prices.  In fact, they guarantee to have the lowest price!    I just ordered Morgan’s little ladybug costume this weekend.   Nothing like seeing those little newborn faces in costume – SO cute!

This company offers some pretty cool deals, including:

* Low price guarantee.  If you find an identical costume within 10 days of ordering, they will match the lower price PLUS take off an additional 20%!
* Free exchanges if you need a new size.
* Flat rate shipping of $4.99 on all orders.
* Free shipping on orders of $60 or more with Costume Discounters coupon code “Free60.”

Boo!