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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

My Chicago Mommy's 2010 Holiday Survival Guide

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We've put together some great resources to help you survive this holiday season (and future ones)!

Check out:
- Planning for the holidays
- Getting ready for the holiday parties
- Travel resources for the holidays
- Family entertainment during the holidays
- Great gift ideas

Enjoy!

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Family Entertainment During the Holidays

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Here are some great resources to help you keep the kids entertained during their holiday break:

Description: Adler Planetarium has wonderful exhibitions and shows, perfect for kids (and adults) of all ages. Visit their website for location, hours, and admission fees.

2010 Free Days: November 30 and December 7, 14, & 21

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Description: The Field Museum's purpose is the "accumulation and dissemination of knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history." Visit their website for location, hours, and admission fees.

2010 Free Days: November 30 and December 1, 7, 8, 13, 15, & 16

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Description: The Museum of Science and Industry is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. Visit their website for location, hours, and admission fees.

2010 Free Days: December 6

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Description: The Shedd Aquarium connects people to the living world. They engage and inspire, entertain and inform. They are passionate about our animals, their habitats and the planet we share. Visit their website for location, hours, and admission fees.

2010 Free Days: November 30

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Planning for the Holidays

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Here are some great resources to help you prepare for the holidays so it can be less stressful:

Description: Flylady.net has a great "Holiday Control Journal" where you can keep track of different things, including:
- Crisis Cleaning 101
- Holiday Traditions
- Holiday Menu Planning
- Holiday Gift Lists
- Travel Planner
- Decorating Planner
- Catalog Orders Checklist
- Important Dates Calendar

How to get it: Get your FREE "Holiday Control Journal" at Flylady.net. It's in a PDF format, so be sure to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free so you can view it.

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Description: momAgenda has some great free printable planners, including:
- Thanksgiving Guest and Grocery List
- Christmas Guest and Grocery List
- Recipes for Santa and his Reindeer
- Holiday Cards Sent and Received
- Holiday Gifts Received
- Holiday Gift Purchases

How to get it: Download the FREE printable planner pages at momAgenda. It's in a PDF format, so be sure to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free so you can view it. You just have to supply an e-mail address in order to access the free printable planner pages.

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Description: Organized Christmas has great tips on how to make the holidays special and organized. Some of their printable pages include:

- Christmas Planner Pages

- Christmas Countdown Checklists

- Houseworks Holiday Planner

- Pocket Planner Pages

How to get it: Download the FREE Christmas Planner at Organized Christmas. It's in a PDF format, so be sure to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free so you can view it.

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Travel Resources for the Holidays

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Here are some great resources to help you if you have to travel during the holidays:

Description: Airport Parking Reservations allows you to reserve parking at an airport and take a FREE shuttle to all terminals.

How to get it: Visit Airport Parking Reservations, search for parking, select a parking lot, and book your reservation.

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Description: Make your flight, hotel, and car arrangements on Expedia allows you to reserve parking at an airport and take a FREE shuttle to all terminals.

How to get it: Visit Expedia to search for your travel deals.

Discount: Book a roundtrip flight by December 20th for travel by January 3rd and get a $200 travel coupon in your Expedia account. Use your coupon on a flight + hotel vacations of 5 or more nights that you can redeem through March 31st for travel through April 30, 2011.

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Description: Rand McNally has a variety of maps, atlases, globes, travel gear, GPS, electronics, software, books, and videos to help get you to your holiday destination.

How to get it: Visit Rand McNally to see their selection of resources.

Discount: Free standard shipping on all purchases of $50 or more.

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Getting Ready for the Holiday Parties

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Here are some great resources to help you prepare for your holiday parties:

Description: Arbonne has some great products to help you look your best during the holidays! Look and feel great this holiday season. Revitalize your skin, restore its youthful glow and shine this holiday season. Add a touch of glamour with their sheer glow highlighter and mineral foundations. Don’t fear the parties and potential extra pounds…you’ll have no need for New Year’s resolutions. ..use Arbonne’s Figure 8 products to help support your health, weight loss, and fitness goals. Need extra energy to keep you going?

How to get it: Contact Janie Frances, Arbonne Independent Consultant on her website, via phone at 630-514-5878 or via e-mail at janiearbonne@gmail.com.

* EXCLUSIVE * Discount: 15% off any purchase, 20% any purchase of $100-$150, 25% off $150-200, or 30% off any purchase of $250 or more.

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Description: Conair has some products to help you with getting ready for your holiday parties, including hair, personal grooming, bath and spa, garment and home care, wellness, oral care, and travelsmart.

How to get it: Visit Conair's website to see their selection.

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Description: Sally Beauty Supply has some wonderful beauty products to help you look gorgeous for your holiday parties.

How to get it: Visit Sally Beauty Supply's website for their product selection.

Discount: Free shipping on all orders over $50 or more.

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Description: ShinDigz has some great party supplies for your holiday parties.

How to get it: Visit ShinDigz's website for their product selection.

Discount: Free shipping on all orders of $85 or more by using code VSCJ2R.

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DOUBLE BONUS DAYS - FREE GIFT & FREE SHIPPING

Description: Housewares Deals is a great daily deals site where you can get household products for up to 90% off to use at your holiday parties.

How to get it: Visit Housewares Deals' website for their product selection.

Discount: Get a FREE gift plus FREE shipping with every purchase now until November 30th.

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Great Gift Ideas

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Here are some great ideas for special and unique holiday gifts:

Description: Arbonne International has been providing the highest quality botanically based products for 30 years. Check out the Holiday 2010 guide for the ultimate in luxury gifts. Your family and friends will be looking forward to their Arbonne gifts each year! Enter to win a Vanilla Amber Sugar Scrub that's available only during the holiday season.

How to get it: Contact Janie Frances, Arbonne Independent Consultant on her website, via phone at 630-514-5878 or via e-mail at janiearbonne@gmail.com.

* EXCLUSIVE * Discount: 15% off any purchase, 20% any purchase of $100-$150, 25% off $150-200, or 30% off any purchase of $250 or more.

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Description: Buy with Me features a new local deal every day.

How to get it: Visit Buy with Me every day to find out the unique special they are offering.

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Description: Buyzooka features a new local deal every day.

How to get it: Visit Buyzooka every day to find out the unique special they are offering.

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Description: Groupon features a new local deal every day.

How to get it: Visit Buyzooka every day to find out the unique special they are offering.

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* TONIGHT * My Chicago Mommy 2010 Holiday Survival Guide Twitter Party at 8 PM CST - Don't Forget to RSVP to WIN PRIZES!

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Join us for a fun Twitter party TONIGHT at 8 PM CST! We will share and discuss some great tips to help you survive the holiday!

Details:
- Our party hashtag is #2010survival.
- We suggest using Tweet Grid or Tweet Chat to participate in the party.
- Be sure to follow @mychicagomommy and @mychicagomom throughout the party and tweet your responses to @mychicagomommy.

We have some FANTASTIC giveaways and you won't want to miss out! Here is a sneak peak at some of the giveaways: