Galileo Road Trip - Route 66

You might remember that I mentioned before summer started that Landon & Tatum were heading to Camp Galileo over summer break.  Landon went last year and had so much fun, we definitely wanted to send him again.  This year, Tatum was old enough to attend as well as a Nebula (their PreK to K program).  This year Landon went as a Star, which is their 1st to 2nd grade program. 

Their were four new themes this year and as a returning camper like Landon, it's nice to have a new set of themes to choose from the year prior.  They attended the week the theme was Galileo Road Trip, which incorporated art and engineering along Route 66 (Chicago to Santa Monica). Everyday included an art activity, science activity and an outdoor activity.  I loved that Camp Galileo balances all three together in one day.  They exercised their creativity, minds and their bodies. 

Not only does Camp Galileo teach them new things in art and science, but they instill really great values as well.  As you can see from my pictures above, you would find posters in all of the classrooms and on the lockers outside that had positive messages being shared with the children - Innovate, Create, Collaborate, etc. 

Every morning the staffers would be waiting in front of the school to welcome the kids into camp with extreme enthusiasm to get them excited for the day ahead.  You could either walk the kids in or you could drop them off with the staff where you knew they were being well taken care of and would be guided to the proper room after they were checked in.  Everyday at pick up, you would get a chance to chat with the staff member that had worked with your child everyday about their day.  Camp Galileo also provides a summary sheet of the activities that your child did that day and what to expect for the next day (dress-up themes, activities, etc).  

At the end of the week, the kids show off their inventions, share songs and special moments from the past week for their parents.  Then Landon & Tatum took me to their different rooms (Art and Science) to show you everything that they created with their friends that week.  As you can see in the picture above, there are A LOT of fun creations and art that came home from their week at camp.

But the best part about Camp Galileo to me is the smile on my kids faces as they share with me everything that they got to do, build, create and learn that day from camp.  They have already asked me if they can go again next summer!

What was your child's favorite summer camp or activity this summer? 

*This post is sponsored by Galileo, but my opinions and thoughts expressed in this post are my own. 

Cheers,

Savvy Summer Sales

I love when Summer styles go on sale in the middle of Summer to make room for Fall lines!  It works out really well, especially when you live in California, where the warm weather lasts well into the fall.  I bought these beauties from Madewell for $14.99!  They were regularly $98, marked down to $24.99 with an additional 40% off.  So basically, they were free.  They actually almost paid me to take them from them (well that's what I told my husband).  I also picked up a couple of their fabulous linen t-shirts for a steal as well.  

I didn't have time to stop in at all the sales since I was making a beeline for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access, but I did see some good ones from their advertisements in the windows.  Ann Taylor (additional 60% off), Gap (up to 75% off) & Splendid (up to 40% off) all had additional off their sale items.

What is your latest deal that you have scored?  Let me know in the comments below....I might need it too! 

Have a great weekend!

Cheers,

Wordless Wednesday

Ooh La La - Jouer Summer Escapes Giveaway

Jouer Cosmetics recently released their Summer Escapes 2013 collection and I'm in love with the beautiful colors.  Their new lip sheer colors that are also SPF15 are named after places we all long to visit during the summer months - Antigua, Ibiza, Maui and Santorini.  One of my favorite products from Jouer is their moisturizing lip gloss in Hibiscus Shade.  It's long-wearing (which you rarely find in a lip gloss) and full of oils and vitamins to moisturize your lips. 

To celebrate their summer collection, Jouer is allowing Savvy in San Francisco to do a giveaway of one of their luxe, leather Ooh La La makeup bags along with a lip sheer and a moisturizing lip gloss!  Go to Jouer's website and check out all of their latest summer collection colors and leave me a comment on your favorite shade!  Be sure to enter in the Raffelcopter section below.  Good luck!

UPDATE: Congratulations to Dominique on winning the Jouer cosmetics bag, lip sheer and lip gloss! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*images via Jouer Cosmetics

Cheers,

Tasty Treats - Grilled Summer Squash & Peach Salad

With summer in full swing, I'm craving summer fruits (peaches, cherries and plums) all day long.  When I found this grilled summer squash and peach salad with manchego cheese and white truffle from Roost, I new I found the perfect salad for summer.  I know what I'm going to be making this weekend! What is your one of your favorite summer tasty treats?

image and recipe via Roost

Cheers,

Savvy Summer Camp

Our first year of school is almost over for Landon!  He only has one month left of Kindergarten and then he will be a first grader.  I can't believe how fast this year has flown by.  With graduating from Kindergarten comes a bigger question - WHAT is he going to do all summer!  This is my first year of being introduced to all the summer camps that are out there for kids to keep them active and challenged during the summer months.  Not only does camp give them an opportunity to make new friends and have fun and great adventures, but it gives MOMMY (aka ME) a break.

image via Galileo

I've signed up Landon for four different summer camps that are spread out over the summer.  One of those camps is Camp Galileo!  I had heard great things about Camp Galileo from friends and when I checked out their website, I liked Galileo's mission - "To nurture and inspire a daring new generation of fearless innovators.  They combine art, science and outdoor activities with innovative themes that inspire collaboration and team building."

I also liked that every year, Galileo introduces new themes to inspire budding innovators. Each theme combines art, science and outdoor activities around a whimsical week-long narrative that’s crafted to keep kids giggling and engaged.  Landon is so excited for the theme for the week that he is attending: Space Odyssey: Cosmic Art and Rocket Science.  The themes are created together with Galileo’s fabulous curriculum partners at Klutz, The de Young Museum, The Tech Museum of Innovation and The Chabot Space & Science Center.

Discount code for Savvy in San Francisco readers: Right now until May 31st, Galileo is offering $25 off your camp registration fee with the code, 2013INNOVATE.  This is limited to one per camper at either Camp Galileo or Galileo Summer Quest.

Since I am a newbie at Summer Camps, share with me what camps are your favorites!  Do you have any tips for surviving the summer with little ones?

*Thank you to Galileo for sponsoring today's discussion!  I had already signed Landon up for Camp Galileo prior to being approached to partner with Galileo.  My opinions & thoughts expressed in this post are my own.

Cheers,

CLEARly it's time for a vacation!

I can't believe that it is the end of June already - summer seems to be slipping away so quickly.  Even though I would like it to slow down and last a lot longer than it seems to be, I am anxious to get to the end of July.  We are headed to Maui for a much needed BEACH vacation!  We usually try to go to Maui once a year at the end of summer, but we were not able to go last year since Charlotte was only a couple of months old.  Maui is not as fun if you are waking up every three hours to breastfeed an infant.    

The only downside to a tropical vacation with three kids in tow, is having to deal with getting through airport security and trying to entertain the three of them on a five hour plane ride.  Before having kids I didn't even pay attention to how parents got through security with their kids.  I remember the first time going through security with Landon in the airport.  You want me to what?  Take him out of his car seat and stroller?  Fold up his stroller that is carrying every single item we need to maintain this little life form and put it all on the conveyor belt? WHAT?  It was definitely a rude awakening and we have finally mastered the process with all three kids - but it definitely is a juggling act. 

So when I heard that CLEAR had opened at SFO along with Dallas, Denver and Orlando, I was excited by the thought of not having to wait in a long security cue with all three bambinos pulling on my leg!  To be able to possibly save 10 to 20 minutes of not having to wait in a line with three bored kids could definitely be a blessing.  All you have to do is go the CLEARcard kiosk (where I have never seen a line), verify your biometric information and then you get whisked into airport security.  The best part about having the CLEARcard is that it covers your children under eighteen traveling with you for free! Yes please times three! 

CLEAR has given me one (one-year membership) CLEARcard to giveaway to one of my lucky jetset readers! To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below sharing your favorite travel tip (you can have  one additional entry for each item that you do down below - leave a separate comment for each entry):

• Like Savvy in San Francisco on Facebook
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• Tweet about this giveaway

Be sure to include your email address in the comment section if you are not logged in.  Giveaway is open to residents of the USA only.  Giveaway ends Friday, July 13th at 6pm PST.  Winner will be randomly drawn and will have 48 hours to respond to email notification or a new winner will be chosen.

CLEAR is also offering three free months FREE to Savvy in San Francisco readers to check out the service!  All that summer travel just got a lot easier! The code  is CMNB07 and it expires at the end of July.
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This post was sponsored by CLEAR, the card that speeds you through airport security. I received a CLEAR card for this post and one to give away to readers. All thoughts and words are mine.

CLEAR is now open in all terminals at SFO (San Francisco International Airport). To learn more about how CLEAR works, check out the CLEAR website and CLEAR's blog.
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