tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:23:43 +0000giveawaysBonggamom's Friday FindskidsholidaysfoodDisney magictoysbookscontestshealthdeals and stealshi techfamily funthings that really mattergirly-girlAmerican Girlsummer funclothescouponsteaching toolsgift ideaBack to Schoolmomsaround the blogospherebongga stuffmusiceventshomeparty party partytravelstationeryvideogamesstylish stuffearth-friendlyDVDstellymoviesHalloweendrinkshowscraftsLeapfrogonline craftsphotosbabiesfree stuffonline funappsva-va-voomless messBlogHer reviewsPink Postsgift guidesTwelve Days of Christmascookingboys will be boyspreschoolersfree shippingparentingwinnersgamesValentinesgirl powersafetyfitnessofficepersonal pamperingbirthdaysBlogHerSocialMomsgrandparent gift ideavideosfab fall findsTwitterdadsPSPSale Sale Salebeautysciencedecorgearsportsaccessoriesbig boys' toyspersonalizedrecipesshoestoddlersBlogHer 2010SonyUbisoftcoloring pagesswagDisneySideKeep Going BloggerartNintendo DSPlayStation Familysplitting-my-sides-laughingEastergetting activeBay AreaOlympicsUniversal Studiosflowersgift guidejewelrymacho macho manpets'FacebookLabel Daddy BlogHer 09 SponsorhipThe Rulesappblog buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifsoccersocial mediatmbbuykpctwinsStuff that puts the "Me" in Mommy, the "grrrr" in Girl, the "Whoa!" in Woman.http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)Blogger2614125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-8783980389985279098Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:39:00 +00002018-03-24T17:39:22.322-07:00 It's time to hop on over to the Great Mall for your Easter Bunny photos! They always have the cutest photo sets and the Easter Bunny is so friendly. In case you are worried about standing in line for a long time while your little one has a meltdown, I have great news. This year you can skip the line and book your Easter Bunny portrait session online! Just go to  simon.bunnyfastpass.com&http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2018/03/its-easter-bunny-time-at-great-mall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-3567931626193591314Sun, 21 Jan 2018 20:31:00 +00002018-01-21T12:31:32.335-08:00 Now that January is here and the holidays are truly over, I can't help but feel a bit flat. It's always hard to return to life as usual when there's nothing to celebrate. OR IS THERE? When you stop to think about it, you really shouldn't need much of an excuse to get together with family and friends to celebrate LIFE and LOVE. And if you need an excuse, I've got that too! There are tons of http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2018/01/every-day-is-holiday-at-national-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-4555385008756593684Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:56:00 +00002017-12-28T12:56:36.814-08:00American Girl Have you heard the news? American Girl's Girl of the Year doll for 2018 made her debut on Good Morning America today! GOTY 2018 s Luciana Vega, an 11 year-old who wants to become the first person on Mars. There are so many things about Luciana that I am excited about. First, she is a girl of color; based on her name, I would guess that she has Hispanic heritage.  Second, she is a STEM kidhttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/12/luciana-vega-is-american-girls-2018.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-5281412194936147575Sun, 24 Dec 2017 06:30:00 +00002017-12-24T08:52:36.019-08:00 Christmas is just two days away! Want to get into the holiday spirit? Head on over the California's Great America! I recently wrote an article on Red Tricycle about how theme parks are really amping up the holiday cheer with some really fun holiday offerings, and Great America is one of the theme parks on my list. They have really gone all out and transformed the park into a winter wonderland.http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/12/top-10-attractions-at-california-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-3439819132392858521Sat, 23 Dec 2017 01:05:00 +00002017-12-22T17:07:30.880-08:00 With Christmas right around the corner, it's probably not a good time to start that diet! Instead, focus on enjoying treats in moderation and getting some exercise. This holiday season, you can get plenty of both at the Disneyland Resort -- there's no shortage of adorable and yummy treats, and you have plenty of opportunity to walk some of those calories off at the parks. Below is my list ofhttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/12/top-10-holiday-treats-at-disneyland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-1489223209393569387Fri, 22 Dec 2017 23:08:00 +00002017-12-22T15:08:18.156-08:00 It's the weekend before Christmas! Everyone is hustling and bustling to finish up all the items on their to-do lists. In the flurry of this weekend's activities, don't forget to make time to take those holiday photos with Santa Claus. It may seem like a small thing hardly worth bothering about, especially when you are already so busy, and when your kids are past the toddler stage. But ifhttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/12/visit-santa-at-great-mall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-2492110435029469939Sat, 11 Nov 2017 02:46:00 +00002017-11-10T18:46:37.122-08:00 I know, I know, it's only November, and we haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet! Why oh why, then, is Santa already setting up shop in the mall? I, for one, think it's a great idea. Yes, it's a bit early, but the holiday season is so hectic that sometimes it pays off to be early.  Here are some reasons why you want to schedule your mall Santa visit as early as possible: Fewer crowds,http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/11/top-reasons-to-visit-mall-santa-early.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-974606908497445274Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:26:00 +00002017-10-19T17:26:15.223-07:00 School is back in session -- have you ordered your Label Daddy labels?  Label Daddy is the number one solution for labeling your belongings! They are great for labeling your child's clothing, books, bags, sports equipment, musical instruments, electronics, and other personal belongings. I work at a school, and every day I see an insane number of jackets, water bottles, caps, and other http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/10/back-to-school-with-label-daddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-6520033931198529457Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:41:00 +00002017-09-28T10:41:24.622-07:00 Get ready for school and save 25% on Label Daddy peel and stick custom name labels! Label Daddy is the number one solution for labeling your belongings! No ironing or sewing . . . just peel and stick. Their exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection and is a must for school! Remember to label all clothing, books, bags, sports equipment, musical instruments, http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/09/save-25-off-label-daddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-3205386632477627170Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:22:00 +00002017-09-19T17:22:27.920-07:00 Fall is always shoe shopping season in our household. The kids' feet always seem to sprout over the summer, and all of a sudden their running shoes and soccer shoes and ballet shoes and sandals feel tight. It has become a tradition to go shoe shopping at the start of the school year, and I have to say that going back to school always seems easier when you're armed with a nice new pair of shoeshttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/09/fall-is-shoe-shopping-time-at-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-3991439201812877437Wed, 06 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +00002017-09-05T19:00:10.933-07:00 On Thursday morning, August 31st, I attended the funeral of a cousin who had lost her fight with cancer. She was the happiest, most generous soul I knew, and she had started chemotherapy just over six months ago. There have been so many advancements in cancer treatments that cancer no longer seems like a certain death sentence. That may be true, but the odds are 100% if you happen to be one ofhttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/09/hyundai-hope-on-wheels-hyundai-funds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-9038703315376530423Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:16:00 +00002017-08-07T11:22:53.365-07:00 I first started needing eyeglasses when I was about 20, and I've been wearing them 24/7 since age 30. Fifteen years after that, my vision has taken an interesting new turn: I need reading glasses. I've become that old lady who looks over the top of her glasses to read medicine labels and cereal boxes. My aging corneas can no longer adjust when switching from long-distance sight to http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/08/cool-frames-hot-prices-free-lenses-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-7135510453364520208Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:24:00 +00002017-07-24T11:24:00.168-07:00clothesfoodfree stuff When I first heard that McDonald's will be partnering with UberEATS to offer delivery service, I was excited. Finally, a way for people who can't get away from their desks or homes (I see you, stay-at-home moms with kids napping!) to enjoy their favorite Big Macs or McRibs! Now I'm even more excited because McDonald's will GIVING AWAY FREE McMerchandise on July 26 to celebrate! Think Big http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/07/mcdonalds-is-giving-away-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-7587753623014877548Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:48:00 +00002017-07-24T10:48:04.602-07:00 Summer is halfway over, and if you haven't been to California's Great America yet, you're missing out! We spent the first half of summer traveling, but now that we're home, visits to California's Great America are definitely on our agenda. In fact, we already have season passes! Even if we weren't able to use our season passes for the first half of the summer, there's still plenty of time to http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/07/summer-fun-at-californias-great-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-5418384676089924654Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:40:00 +00002017-07-20T16:40:49.662-07:00 Over the years, I have used Groupon to get some fantastic savings on everything from bikini waxes to driving school for my daughter to airport limos to yoga classes to a box of KrispyKreme donuts. Seriously, what could be better than a Groupon deal?  Well, how about Groupon Coupons? Now you don't have to wait for a Groupon deal to show up! With Groupon Coupons, you can enjoy great savings http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/07/save-big-with-groupon-coupons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-1837083449822083293Sat, 01 Jul 2017 18:05:00 +00002017-07-24T11:13:10.446-07:00 Are your kids headed out to summer camp? Make sure all the stuff is labeled so you don't have to spend a fortune replacing everything! Label Daddy labels are the perfect way to keep track of everything. These labels are super durable peel-and-stick washable labels -- they're washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant! Label Daddy labels are also fun and attractive. Youhttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/07/summer-camp-and-label-daddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-5177410399225076963Mon, 15 May 2017 23:14:00 +00002017-05-15T16:37:17.165-07:00Walnuts, how do we love thee? Let me count the ways! When California Walnuts challenged me to come up with ideas for snacks or dishes using walnuts and other pantry items, it was hardly a challenge at all. Walnuts are a staple in our house. Alfie loves walnuts and eats them every single day.  We love having walnuts in our salad or on cereal. We eat walnuts with cheese, olives, and crackers. http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/05/five-easy-snack-ideas-with-california.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-6062841748118499803Mon, 01 May 2017 22:14:00 +00002017-05-01T15:14:27.294-07:00 Save 25% on Label Daddy labels! Label Daddy is the number one solution for labeling your belongings! Their exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection and is a must for camp! Remember to label all clothing, sports equipment, electronics, and other personal belongings your kids bring to school, camp, sports leagues, day care, vacation, and other places. Label Daddy http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/05/summer-fun-means-label-daddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-3715105640465642712Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:40:00 +00002017-04-12T09:41:52.949-07:00 Easter is almost here! Avoid the Easter Sunday rush and get your photos taken with the Easter Bunny before April 18. The Easter Bunny has taken up residence at the Great Mall of the Bay Area, and he's waiting to make friends with children of all ages -- including teens like my kids. It has been a while since the kids have posed for photos with the Easter Bunny, so when the opportunity arose http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/04/meet-easter-bunny-at-great-mall-of-bay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-3030954407646730235Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:53:00 +00002017-02-17T13:53:33.535-08:00 Whenever I'm at the checkout line at a gourmet store, I'm always tempted by the gourmet bites for sale -- squares of caramel, a beautifully frosted cookie, a small chocolate sampler, a bag of nuts -- but I never know which ones to get. Buying them all to take home and try seems like too many calories and too much money. A more practical -- and fun -- solution is a subscription to Sweets http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/02/enjoy-gourmet-treats-every-month-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-7677573697507082185Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:42:00 +00002017-02-08T19:44:50.319-08:00 We've owned a minivan for 12 years now, and it has served us well. But now that our kids are older, we're finding that we need less vehicle space -- no more car seats, strollers, and diaper bags. The van is getting older and as we start to think about replacing it, we find that our eyes are beginning to wander towards SUVs and crossovers. These vehicles still have the space that we need, but http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/02/test-driving-mazda-cx-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-8699250526112188872Fri, 13 Jan 2017 23:44:00 +00002017-01-13T15:45:56.202-08:00American Girlgiveaways Can you believe that American Girl has been releasing a Girl of the Year (GOTY) doll since 2001? 2017 will mark the release of their 15th doll, and I'm so excited that 2017's Girl of the Year, Gabriela McBride, is a person of color! Out of the last 14 dolls, 3 have been girls of color (Marisol is Hispanic, Jess is half Asian, Kanani is Hawaiian American). Gabriela is the 4th girl of color and http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2017/01/giveaway-gabriela-american-girl-2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-522816691598253267Tue, 27 Dec 2016 00:02:00 +00002016-12-26T16:06:29.098-08:00 How was your Christmas and First Night of Hanukkah! We had a great time opening presents, watching holiday baking shows, baking cookies, and admiring our holiday decorations. This year we welcomed a new piece of decor -- Crab Pot Christmas Trees sent us one of their sparkly, pre-lit trees, and it is the perfect size for our beloved Derpy Deer ceramic ornament!  Derpy Deer sits outside ourhttp://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2016/12/save-30-off-crab-pot-christmas-trees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-7572070053969053495Fri, 23 Dec 2016 21:03:00 +00002016-12-23T13:03:02.323-08:00gift ideaholidays Alfie is the most color blind person I know. He was told that he has pretty much the highest degree of color blindness there is. Forget mistaking green for red. He also frequently mistakes pink for brown, and blue or lavender for pink. When we watch soccer, he often can't tell the difference between the two teams playing because they're both wearing dark colors and we're viewing the players http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2016/12/give-gift-of-color-this-holiday-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170867399026477671.post-5276764026151696761Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:39:00 +00002016-12-16T11:39:38.528-08:00 I've been to SAP Center in San Jose many times and I've seen many kinds of performances -- pop concerts, ice skating shows, the circus, ice hockey, indoor football, motorcross stunt shows, even animatronic dinosaurs! You'd think by now I'd have seen every different kind of show you could possibly put on in a large concert arena, but you'd be wrong. Last night we saw something at SAP that we've http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2016/12/sap-center-hosts-cirque-musica-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bonggamom)0