{Giveaway} Just Between Friends San Diego- FREE Presale Pass to shop before the public AND a $10 Gift Certificate!

 I am so excited about this great new client I am working with! It's JBF San Diego! Have you heard of it? It's a twice-annual consignment sale that is held in San Diego FULL of kids gear, clothes, shoes, everything you need to outfit your children while on a budget! I went to their last sale in La Mesa and found the best deals ever! I got baby Addisyn a ride-along Barbie Quad that she has been riding all Summer long and I got it for only $32 (sells for usually over $120, plus it was like brand new condition had no signs of ever being ridden). Not to mention I found Gap Jeans for my daughter Maddie for $6 (New with tags).

A happy shopper from the last sale!! (This is not me) LOL

Some things you can expect to see at the upcoming JBF San Diego event:
• All-Season children's clothing, size newborn to teen — shorts, jeans, short and long-sleeved shirts, shoes, dresses, Halloween costumes, Christmas dresses, jackets and coats

• Maternity clothing - all sizes

• Baby equipment—strollers, high chairs, bouncers, saucers, diapers, bottle warmers, swings,and much more
• Room Decor and Furniture
• Toys of all kinds!
• Outdoor Equipment - slides, play gyms, etc.
• Electronics—software, video games, leapsters

Would you like to go to the sale? Normally it is a $3 admission fee at the door to get in, but being a special Lindsay's Tea Party Reader, you get in for FREE! simply print the coupon and bring it to the door that day!  

 

How about getting into the pre-sale of the Just Between Friends sale on September 6th?! That's right-- a whole day before the general public gets in, you can peruse the aisles and grab the best stuff early!

Giveaway: One lucky winner will win a pre-sale pass and a $10 gift certificate good for anything at the presale! Simply comment and tell me why you would like to go to the presale of the Just Between Friends sale and what you hope to find there??? You must comment for your first entry. Additional entries may be earned by doing 1 and 2 below.

Extra Entries:

1. “Like” JBF San Diego Facebook page

2. Follow JBF San Diego on Twitter and tweet the following:

   “Come shop kids consignment at the September 7-8th sale! Name brands at up to 90% off! @jbfsandiego @Lindsay's Tea Party” 

Good luck!

Contest winner will be contacted via email and special entrance presale pass will be sent at that time with a $10 gift certificate valid only at presale. If you have a questions please ask before entering. Contest ends August 22, 2012.

Thanks!

Lindsay's Tea Party is headed to the Circus!! And there is a GIVEAWAY at the end of this post!! Share with your friends!!! Contest Ends August 20th!

Yes! I am packing up my family and we are headed down to Valley View Casino Center this August to watch "The Best Show on Earth"! That's right, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to San Diego August 23-26th. This family-friendly show offers fun for all ages and I think we are most excited to see the mixed big cat act, tigers and lions together! Look at this photo of the cats playing in a giant water tub together! They are so beautiful!

This year the show Presents DRAGONS as its theme. 

Other featured acts include the Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, Cossack Equestrian Riders, Asian Elephants and motorcycles on a globe of steel!

Below is my secret tip for families: 

Be sure to arrive early to join the Circus for several exciting interactive elements before the show even starts! Opening 90 minutes prior to each show, all ticket holders are invited to tour the ANIMAL OPEN HOUSE to get up close with the animals! Then one hour before the show time for the ALL ACCESS PRESHOW! This is both FREE ADMISSION with your regular admission ticket!

For more information they have lots of sites to visit:

• Website…www.ringling.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/RinglingBros
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/RinglingBros
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Ringlingtweets
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ringlingmuseum/the-circus/
• Baby’s First Circus…http://www.ringling.com/ContentPage.aspx?id=45818&section=45446

   

Showtimes and ticketing information are highlighted included below. 

One lucky "Lindsay's Tea Party" reader will win a family four pack of tickets to the San Diego show. To enter:

1. "Like" Ringling's FB page at http://www.facebook.com/RinglingBros (1 entry)

2. "Like" Lindsay's Tea Party FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lindsays-Tea-Party/189844171103801 (1 entry)

3. Comment on this blog post with what your favorite Circus act is on this new DRAGON featured show! (1 entry)

4. Subscribe to Lindsay's Tea Party Followers on http://lindsaysteaparty.blogspot.com/  (1 entry)

5.  Post on Ringling FB page wall what you are most excited to go see at this year's CIRCUS!!! (1 entry)

Giveaway contest ends on Monday, August 20th! Chosen at random. Must choose options 1-5 above to enter. 

Showtimes:

Thursday, Aug. 23      7:00 PM

Friday, Aug. 24           11:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, Aug. 25       11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, Aug. 26         1:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Tickets:

Ticket prices are $17, $23, $40 (VIP), $55 (Front Row) and $85 (Circus Celebrity)

Opening Night tickets available for only $10 each (not valid on VIP, Front Row or Circus Celebrity levels)

All seats are reserved; tickets available online thru Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the Valley View Casino Center Box Office.  

 

August Tea of the Month!
Well, Lindsay's Tea Party has been busy soaking up the Summer Fun in the Sun and missed a few Tea of the Month posts! Uh oh. :( Well, I just have to share this definite Summer Sipper and it is by far my favorite Iced Summer Tea!
I am loving the easy brewing and it also makes into a great punch if you are throwing a "baby or bridal" shower for a friend. You can also mix it and change the tastes with some fresh fruit varieties such as lemons, oranges, seasonal berries!
Have you already tried it? It's called "Paradise Tropical Tea"! It is a blend of premium black tea with tropical fruit nectars and is simply amazing served over ice with an orange wedge and lightly sweetened with pure cane sugar (this is my favorite way to serve).
Four pitcher sized bags makes six quarts of yummy tea!
Currently Amazon.com sells it in a 6pk at http://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Tea-Tropical-Pitcher-1-48-Ounce/dp/B001EQ5MB6

Enjoy!!

Summer Wine Tasting with Fresh & Easy!

Summer BBQ's, outdoor picnics, or just gathering with friends. It's time to raise your glass to Summer!  Lindsay's Tea Party just had the privilege of participating in the Fresh & Easy Taste Live Event and we tasted three light, refreshing and delicious summer varieties that just hit the shelves at your local Fresh & Easy stores (PS for my Ramona Tea Party followers, we are getting a Ramona Fresh & Easy later this year next to Big 5 in town) Yay!.  Their top wine expert, Richard Wherry, led the conversation while offering great wine tips and food parings for us all to enjoy. For those of you on Twitter, Hashtag: #freshandeasywine

Suggested Wines to taste this Summer: 

Charonge – Under $10 (Bring a bottle to your next party or gathering for the host).

A wonderful marriage between Chardonnay and orange, this wine has a blissfully citrus flavor profile, a perfect complement to any summertime white fish dishes and salads.  Best served chilled.

I heart CA Red Blend - Under $5 (Wow!)

This fruity red blend has aromas of cherries and plums, with flavors of blackberry jam and a hint of toasted oak.  Serve at room temperature and enjoy with a barbecued ribeye steak or your favorite pasta dish.

Big Kahuna Sangria - Under $5 (Can't beat this inexpensive option)

Our sangria is a refreshing blend of ripe citrus fruits and juicy red wine.  Add sliced oranges, strawberries, or melon and serve cold over ice.

Cheers, Salud, clink, clink and enjoy!

 

Tea Time!

What time is it? Well, it's Tea Time of course! Check out this creative tea clock from Traditional Home.

Living Room Details

Tiny teacups form a unique and artistic wall clock near the living room.

www.traditionalhome.com

I have found a new favorite grab 'n go scone mix! They taste just like you made them from scratch! I can't stop making them. My kids love them with lemon curd and clotted cream.... Coming soon! Stay tuned......

Cheers,

Pfister Blog Hop to help "Rebuilding Together"

Pfister is launching a BLOG HOP! This campaign will raise $1 dollar for every LIKE on FB that Pfister receives! It also helps Rebuilding Together, national non-profit works to revitalize neighborhoods by providing free home repairs for those in need. Volunteers do everything from yard work to painting and kitchen repairs to flooring! It is amazing to see what people can accomplish in such a short amount of time!


Here’s how you can help Pfister and Rebuilding Together reach their goal:

• “Like” Pfister’s Facebook Page and $1 worth of product will be donated
• Already a fan of Pfister? Make a monetary donation to Rebuilding Together through the Friends of Pfister campaign on Causes.com! Pfister will even match your donation up to a total of $5,000.
• Join my Blog Hop!

Quick & Scrumptious Blueberry Scones!

Lindsay's Tea Party is pleased to bring you a super quick n' scrumptious way to have piping hot scones for your next gal pal catch up!
So, here is the secret...stop by your local "Trader Joe's" and grab a box of their NEW

Scone box! You get four yummy scones. I like to brush them with egg, sprinkle a little brown sugar and a little granulated sugar on top as shown below.

Scones just have to be freshly baked to be their best. Simply remove these blueberryful beauties from the freezer, place on baking sheet for 20-30 minutes at at 375 degrees and you shall have freshly baked scones whenever you like!

Ooh la la!
Enjoy!