Summer Camp Savings: Digital Media Academy Save $75

* I am participating in a USFamilyGuide blogger campaign and this is a sponsored post #ad

I can recall from my childhood dropping off my older brother at Summer Camp, it seemed so rugged and outdoor. That was many years ago and summer camp has many more options for topics. Everything from art to sports to acting and even technology camps. I have learned about a Digital Media Academy in California that offers many options for Summer Camp including programs for game design, 3D animation, film making, robotics and even surfing.

Founded at Stanford University, Digital Media Academy is ranked as one of the ten best summer camps in the world.

Digital Media Academy is also proud to introduce Made by Girls, a new program dedicated to empowering girls and closing the gender gap in the tech industry.

Give your teen a pre-collegiate experience or build a child's confidence through project-based learning. Learn at some of the most prestigous colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

Kids and teens learn computer programming, app development, 3D modeling, robotics, graphic design, filmmaking, and much more. DMA summer camps are one or multiple week experiences taught by industry experts and tech professionals. Campers get hands-on experience creating projects using the latest hardware and software from Apple, Canon, Adobe, and more. 


The DMA Experience from Digital Media Academy on Vimeo.

Save $75 off summer camps at Digital Media Academy with code TECHSUMMER. Sign up for multiple weeks and save big! Campers save $125 for each additional course they register for. Register by May 31 to #CreateTheNext best-selling app this summer!

Questions? Call 1(866)656-3342 to speak with a Guest Service Representative or email info@digitalmediaacademy.org and mention the US Family Guide Special Offer

#CreateTheNext this summer at Digital Media Academy!

Green Craft Magazine, Fashionably Green

Have you ever heard of Green Craft Magazine?

Green Craft Magazine provides ideas for repurposing trash to treasure by showcasing projects where waste is repurposed into ecologically chic creations.

The magazine in full of ideas that are simple and sweet.

And to maintain the theme of recycling, the entire publication is printed on recycled paper!

We love simple and chic ways to repurpose anything and everything!

 

*This is not a sponsored post, just something we wanted to share with our readers.

Black Friday is coming....

                                                

Today is Tuesday, that means 3 days until Black Friday is here.

I have to admit I have never done a "Black Friday" shopping trip. I always felt like it wasn't worth it to me. If I had to choose saving a little bit of money or sleep, I pick sleep for sure! I do have three small children I have to tend to all day and NEED my sleep for that :)

I have also hear all of these horror stories of being pushed, yelled at or worse trampled trying to get into a store for the "must have item" of the year. Really people it is just a Furby!

It really just didn't seem like saving a little bit of money was ever worth it. But I also see that smaller stores are starting to have the same great sales as the chain stores and maybe those are worth heading out to at the crack of dawn....or maybe not?!

What about you? Do you shop the Black Friday deals? Is it as crazy as they say? Should I even bother?

Larkspur Landing Hotels: Monterey CA Camp Casa

We had a wonderful stay at the Larkspur Landing Hotel in Roseville CA while we were there. I wanted to keep everyone updated with the latest Hotel Package deals in CA. The summer is not over yet!! There is still time to take a little vacation to CA. If you live in CA there are many great opportunities to get away for the weekend too.

Their signature FeatherBorne®  Bed with high thread count sheets, a quilted down comforter, a premium duvet cover and a large selection of pillows is amazing!

Travel California Package

Travel throughout sunny California this Summer and take advantage of an offer that allows you to stay in all suite hotels, in great locations and rewards you with some savings on fuel as you leisurely explore a variety of landmarks.  This package focuses on discovering the Golden State’s hidden treasures found off the beaten tourist paths at the following locations: Larkspur Landing Folsom, Larkspur Landing Roseville, Larkspur Landing Pleasanton and Larkspur Landing South San Francisco.

This package includes:

• Overnight suite accommodations featuring Larkspur's luxurious FeatherBorne Bed
• $20 gas card
• Healthy Start Breakfast

If you are planning a trip to the Monterey CA area or need a great reason to go there, Casa Munras Larkspur Hotel is offering  its summer Camp Casa Kids Program. The perfect addition to any family vacation, Camp Casa will provide both educational and fun activities for kids ages 5 – 12, while parents enjoy spa treatments and a quiet meal at Esteban restaurant. The Camp Casa Kids Program is available to those who book the Camp Casa Kids Package, available Thursday – Sunday, June 7 – September 7.

 Kids will participate in activities such as ocean themed crafts and fun facts, outdoor scavenger hunt and camp songs. Camp Casa is available Friday – Sunday with a morning session from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and an afternoon session from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. There is a maximum of eight kids per session. A kid friendly meal will also be provided. $249 and include the following: availability. Guests can book reservations online at www.HotelCasaMunras.com or by calling (831) 375.0176.


Camp Casa is only available by booking the Camp Casa Kids Package.  Prices start at $249 and include the following: 

• $30 spa credit at Sano Spa and complimentary champagne
• $40 Esteban dinner credit
• One Camp Casa kid session.  Additional siblings can be added for an extra $45/child. 

Subject to availability, not inclusive of tax and gratuities. Valid through September 7, 2012. Seven day advanced reservations required.

Rooms have a mini kitchen, perfect for family travel.

About Monterey CA:
Picturesque coastal town of Monterey. True to its Spanish heritage, this hacienda-inspired hotel includes 171 guestrooms with Larkspur’s signature FeatherBorne® bed, Sano Spa, an outdoor heated pool and Estéban Restaurant, featuring Mediterranean tapas and Spanish inspired cuisine. Casa Munras is ideally located near many of the Central California region’s most visited attractions including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Historic Old Monterey and the world famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Casa Munras, located at 700 Munras Avenue in Monterey, can be reached by telephone at 800.222.2446 or visited online at www.HotelCasaMunras.com. Estéban Restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner and can be reached by calling 831.375.0176 or visited online at www.estebanrestaurant.com.



 You can learn more about Larkspur Hotels on Facebook and Twitter.



*I was not compensated for this post. I was a guest of the Larkspur Landing Hotel in Roseville on our Road Trip Summer Vacation Event.

Medication Discounts for your Pets with Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club

Having no prescription healthcare plan can be very stressful. Finding a discount club that works for your family can be a lot of info that you might not understand. When you have pets that do not have coverage that can be stressful too. While looking online at Walgreens.com I found the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club that provides your family and your pets medication discounts. Your pets will be on the plan and can get human equivalent medications when available.

 It was really easy to sign up. The Pharmacist asked me a few questions to get my info and signed me up in minutes. They explained to me about the benefits and to look online for the list of medications the plan covers and the discounts I can expect.

While at Walgreens I picked up a couple items. A birthday card, Walgreens brand honey lip balm and Dog Treats for my dog. My son has been trying to teach our dog to listen to him more. He is just a toddler but we want the dog to realize when he says down or sit that he should be listened to as well. So far with treats its working, although sometimes the dog just takes the treat and dashes into the yard.

 For us the prescription discounts for our dog is important. My dog suffers from skin allergies. If I use the wrong type of laundry soap or she is out in thick grass she will sneeze and at the worst break out in hives that make her look like a big tortoise. We have worried about her at times not being able to afford the medications the vet recommended but we did have a vet tell us we can get her human allergy medication and adjust the dosage to her weight. It was a relief knowing we could find some relief for her. I did not know where to start as far as getting the dog allergy medication but when I found the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club it was informative and encouraging that we could afford medication for the dog.

My son happily feeds the treats to the dog in the back yard. She can roll in the grass and play out there all day as long as we can get her allergy meds on days its too much for her. You can sign up to the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club for your family including your pets. We paid $35 for a year. Not bad considering the amount of money we will save.

You can read my Google+ story about my shopping trip and all the sales and savings I spotted while shopping. #rxsavingsclub

*I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Walgreens. #CBias #SocialFabric