Living - Your Next Adventure Sioux Falls!

Whew!  Thanksgiving is over and it's time to get out and wear off that turkey! :-)  Here are a few adventures in and around Sioux Falls this weekend.

Friday 11/28
Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 10th/Cliff 1-5pm - here

Photos with Santa at Empire Mall - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

Parade of Lights Downtown 7:30pm - here

Christmas at Western Mall - here

Saturday 11/29
Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 10am - 12pm & 1-3pm - here

Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here

Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here

Free Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Downtown 12-4pm - here

Watch the Movie Santa Clause at Brandon Library 2pm - here

Creative Spirits Warm Hugs Painting - here

Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am - 12pm - here

Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 12th/Kiwans 2-6pm - here

Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 26th/Sycamore 9am - 1pm - here

Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Pictures with Santa at J&L Harley 10am - 2pm - here

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony in Brandon 6-8pm - here

Cookies & Canvas - Dandelions 10am - 12pm - here

Photos with Santa at Empire Mall - here

Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

Coloring T-shirts at Outdoor Campus 10am - 3pm - here

Check out Winter Wonderland at Falls Park 10am - 9pm

Sunday 11/30
Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 41st/Marion 12-4pm - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Photos with Santa at Empire Mall - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 12-3pm - here

Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here

Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

Santa at B&J Photography - here

Check out Winter Wonderland at Falls Park 10am - 9pm

Saving - Usborne Books: Book Friday!

I just love Usborne books!  And I just love giving books as gifts!  I can't tell you how many books my kids have loved and used over and over again through the years!  

Well, Usborne books is having fun with the idea of Black Friday and is offering up to 60% off a book selection for BOOK Friday! 

Head on over and check out their offers now.  Click on the SHOP link and then click Book Friday on the left.

Saving - Star Wars Darth Vader 2-in1 Figure $15.99 (Reg $29.99)!

Star Wars Anakin to Darth Vader  2-in-1 figure $15.99 (Reg $29.99!)

• Experience the moment when Anakin crossed over to the Dark Side with this Anakin to Darth Vader figure
• figure changes from Anakin to Darth Vader mode! Figure says Anakin and Darth Vader movie lines
• Lightsaber blade is blue in Anakin mode and changes to red in Darth Vader mode
• Figure makes breathing sounds in Darth Vader mode
• Figure comes with mask, cape, chest plate, helmet and instructions

And keep in mind free shipping with qualifying $35 order or with Amazon Prime.

Saving - Ever After High Dolls & Accessories - BEST Prices!

You can currently grab some nice deals on some of the Ever After High Dolls on Amazon!  Here are a couple great deals I found:

Ever After High Briar Beauty Doll $10 (Reg $22.99)

Ever After High Cerise Hood Fashion Doll $10.41 (Reg 21.99)!

Ever After High Getting Fairest Raven Queen Destiny Vanity Accessory $10.41 (Reg 21.99)

And more!

And keep in mind you can receive free shipping with a qualifying $35 purchase or with your Prime Membership!

Saving - Lalaloopsy Dolls & Girls!

You can currently grab the Lalaloopsy Doll - Winter Snowflake for just $15 (Reg $24.99)!

Also a reader request:

You can get the cute Lalaloopsy Girls Dolls 2-pack - Cloud E. Sky and Storm E. Sky set for $29.99.  This is the best price I have found on these, a seemingly rare set to find.

And with Amazon you can receive free shipping on a qualifying $35 purchase or free 2-day with Amazon Prime.

Saving - Littlest Pet Shop Style Set $16.75 (Reg $39.99)!

Head on over and grab the Littlest Pet Shop Style Set for just $16.75 (Reg $39.99) at Amazon.  This is a cute set for that little girl on your list.  And it is highly rated as well.

You can grab free shipping with a qualifying $35 purchase or free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime (you can grab a free 30-day trial).

Saving - Skylanders Trap Team Starter Packs $37!

You can currently grab a Black Friday price on the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Packs on Walmart's Pre-Black Friday sale!  They are marked down to $37 (Reg $74.99)!

These were already previously out of stock online but they appear to have them back in stock.  I would recommend grabbing now if you are interested in this great price!

Saving - Dollar Tree 10% off $10 Purchase 11/23 Only!

Dollar Tree is back again this year with their 10% off $10 purchase coupon and it is valid 11/23 only.

This is a great way to grab a little extra savings on stocking stuffers and more!

Some great items you may consider (check out my post here):
Birthday or Christmas gift bags
Toothbrushes, Hand Sanitizer, Bath Wash, etc (characters like Angry Birds and Hello Kitty)
Helium Balloons (surprise someone!)
Flash Cards
Plastic Containers (fill up for gift giving) They have cute popcorn containers, maybe a fun family movie night gift!
Paper pads 
Greeting Cards (individual are 2/$1)
Thank you card packs
Stickers
Color books & Work books
Craft Supplies
Party Supplies

Let us know what you like purchasing at Dollar Tree!

Living - Your Next Adventure Sioux Falls!

Looking for an adventure this weekend for the kids/family? Check out the list of activities in and around Sioux Falls. What will your adventure be?

Friday 11/21
Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Falls Park 6 pm - here

West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

Open Gym at Wings Gymnastics 6-7:30pm - here

Saturday 11/22

Cookies & Canvas - Turkey at Wine & Canvas 10am - 12pm - here

Siouxland Libraries Reading Activities as early as 10:05 am - here

Basic Beading Class at Bead Co - here

West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Baby's First Christmas at Toys R Us (birth date Aug-Nov 2014) 10 am - here

Ultimate Wish Saturdays at toys R Us 12-4pm - here

Michael's Kids Crafts - DIY Felt Stocking 10-12 - here

Trains At Christmas 10am - 5pm - here

Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here

Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center -here

Kids in The Kitchen at HyVee on Sycamore 10:30am - 12pm - here

Sunday 11/23
West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here

Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center - here

Trains At Christmas 10am - 4pm  here

Creative Spirits Creative Kids "Who's Watching You" 1:30-3pm - here

West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Living - Santa Sightings 2014!

Looking to surprise the kids with a visit to see Santa?  Here are a few events going on around the Sioux Falls area with an appearance from Santa.  Events will be added as they are announced.

Please let me know if there are other Santa sightings and I will update the list.  Thanks!

November 19th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 20th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 21st
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
Winter Wonderland Kick Off downtown 6pm - here

November 22nd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center - here

November 23rd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center - here

November 24th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 25th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 26th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 27th
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 69th/Louise 8am - 12pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 41st/Minn 1-4pm - here

November 28th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 10th/Cliff 1-5pm - here
Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

November 29th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 10am - 12pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 12th/Kiwanis 2-6pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 26th/Sycamore 9am - 1pm - here
Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
Pictures with Santa at J&L Harley 10am - 2pm - here
Brandon Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony 6-8pm - here

November 30th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 41st/Marion 12-4pm - here
Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 12-3pm - here
Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
Santa at B&J Photography in Hartford 1-3pm - here

December 1st
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 2nd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 3rd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 4th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 5th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 6th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
*Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
*Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
*Breakfast with Santa at Great Plains Zoo - here
*Kidgets Milk with Santa at Empire Mall 9am - here
*Breakfast With Santa - Harrisburg, SD 8:30-11am - here
*North Pole Carnival at Active Generations 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa will be at Wendy's at 708 S Minnesota Ave 11am - 1pm ($1.99 special Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while Santa is there)
*North Pole Carnival at Active Generations 10am - 1pm - here

December 7th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
*Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
*Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
*Paint with Santa Color Me Mine 2:15-3:45pm - here
*Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
*Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
*See Santa at the Firestation in Hartford, SD 12-4pm - here

December 8th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 9th
*Decorate Cookies with Mrs Claus Scheels Kids Klub 6pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 10th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 11th
*Kid's Christmas Party at MoVM 6-7:30pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 12th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 49th & Louise HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm

December 13th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
*Visit Santa at Shriver's Square 10am - 5pm - here
*Visit with Santa at Christmas Extravaganza at Western Mall 1-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa will be at Wendy's at 12th & Lyons 11am - 1pm ($1.99 special Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while Santa is there)
*Saturday with Santa at Elegant Mommy 10am - 12pm - here
*Santa at Brandon Library 10:15am - here
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 26th & Sycamore HyVee 10am - 1pm
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 57th & Cliff HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm
*Breakfast with Santa at Journey Elementary School 9am-12pm (face painting, crafts, etc) 
*Santa's Winter Wonderland at Sertoma Butterfly House - here

December 14th
*Santa's Winter Wonderland at Sertoma Butterfly House - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 37th & Minnesota HyVee 10am - 1pm

December 15th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
*Visit Santa at Western Mall 5:30-7:30 - here - here

December 16th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 17th
*Santa at Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Game starting 6pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 18th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 19th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) East 10th & Cleveland HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm

December 20th
*Visit Santa at Shriver's Square 10am - 5pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa will be at Wendy's at 41st & Louise 11am - 1pm ($1.99 special Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while Santa is there)
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 10th & Kiwanis HyVee 10am - 1pm
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 26th & Marion HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm

December 21st
*Visit Santa & Live Reindeer at Scheels 12-3pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
*Santa and Live Reindeer at Scheels 12-3pm - here
*Visit Santa at Western Mall 5:30-7:30 - here - here

December 22nd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 23rd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 24th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here

December 25th

Merry Christmas!