Winner of Sid the Science Kid Plush

Happy Sunday! Hope you are all having a great weekend and an unbelievable upcoming week. Things have kind of been hectic here at home with finals, work and preparing for Christmas. It’s a busy time of the year but also in my opinion the best time of the year.

To kick of the week, I wanted to start by announcing the winner of the Sid the Science Kid plus.

The winner selected at random is

NSMOM  who said…

to my two sweet boys – it would be great for them to have a fun toy but also learn something in the process. Cool. Thanks, Maureen

Maureen email me at mom at daytrippingmom.com with your info. Thank you all for participating and stay tuned for other fun giveaways and don’t forget to enter our Monster Truck giveaway!

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Are you ready to really swing into the holiday spirit?? Looking for something that is fun to do and absolutely free?? Look no further and mark the dates on your calendar. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is celebrating it’s 101th year and better than ever.
 
Watching the parade is one of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a definite must see. The parade begins on Wednesday Dec 16thand ends on Sunday December 20th. The parade starts off at Bay Island at 6:30pm and ends there at approximately 9:30. 
 
 Just a couple of tips to make your evening as enjoyable as possible.
 1. Dress warmly. I forgot to bring gloves last year and I will make sure not to forget them this year. I also will remember to bring a blanket for each of my kiddos.
 2. Arrive as early as possible. Traffic is horrible and arriving early will assure you a spot and less congestion. 3. Be prepared to pay for parking. Whether you are parking in one of the state lots to an improvised private lot make sure to bring at least 10 dollars for parking. If you want to save on parking make sure to bring good walking shoes and park a little further away from the bay area.
4. Bring something warm to drink . We bring something warm to drink and lots of fun treats!
5. Some of the best viewing spots are the Balboa Peninsula/Ferry area and Balboa island. You can’t miss at any of these two spots.
6. If you would like to view the parade in luxury many of the waterfront restaurants along the parade route have dinner/viewing packages. Check to see if your favorite restaurant is offering a deal.
7. check out this website for additional information.
 
I know that your family will enjoy this as much as my family does!! I promise!!! Don’t forget to enter one of the giveaways!
 

Another fun giveaway !

I wanted to share a fun giveaway that is going on at KidsandMice.com. Head over there for a chance to win a family 4 pack to Disneyland! There are only a few entries. Odds are pretty good! Good Luck!