Our 5th Annual Sips & Sweets with Santa was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with us and of course all of our partners and volunteers.
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG). Find the best primary pediatric healthcare close to home with the region’s only health network focused solely on children, their health and well-being!
Green Flash Brewing Co. always rolls out the red carper for us! Thank you so much for hosting us once again!
Crystella Photography
Crystal’s love of photography began when she was in high school. She was part of the yearbook team and was asked to take photos at school games, rallies, events, etc. Throughout the years, she has had the opportunity to cultivate her skills and nourish her love for photography. She has also photographed numerous events and businesses in San Diego as part of The Pulse SD team. She also was the studio manager and photographer for a local boudoir studio, The Boudoir Divas, for three years before she and her husband decided to start their family. They are blessed with two beautiful sons!
Thank you for donating your time to capture all of the photos with Santa!
Studio Freyja
Johanna is a Swedish transplant and joined the SDM Photographer team a few years back. She spent 9 years living in Minnesota (where she met her husband) before relocating with her little family to San Diego, CA. Family is very important to her and is the driving force behind her business.
Studio Freyja Portraits, is a full service newborn and family photography studio located in La Mesa, central San Diego, CA.
Thank you for donating your time to capture all of the event photos at our Sips & Sweets with Santa!
We donated over 100 toys to Home Start Inc. with thanks to all your generous donations!
Santa Larry and Elf Marilyn – what would we do without you?!?Respected Elks and community members, love to spend their time bringing joy during the holiday season.
Huge shout out to Greg of Mission DJ for keeping the party going! Mission: DJ began with a simple goal in mind — to provide access to the best DJ instruction that San Diego has to offer for all ages and all walks of life! Students will use professional equipment to create unique and exciting mixes.
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who of The Storybook Character Company stole the show! They provide the highest quality character entertainment in San Diego and Southern California. Their singing princesses and other party characters are available for entertainment at children’s birthday parties, special events, school and church carnivals, company picnics, weddings, charity events, theatrical performances, and large corporate events.
Entertainment Partners
Hsiao Law hosted our cookie decorating table and everyone had fun!!
Amy Hsiao is your Personal Family Lawyer with a boutique law firm focused primarily on kids protection plan specifically for families with minor children. She helps families protect their loved ones and assets so that they don’t ever have to go to court in cases of incapacity or death. Amy’s unique and caring way of practicing estate planning allows families to truly plan for life and for generations to come. She is passionate about educating the community on preventing their families and assets from going to court.
Expressions Dance and Fitness thank you for hosting our Hot Cocoa Station!
Expressions Dance and Fitness instills a love for dance and inspires expressed movement. Our Kids Dance Classes will give your children dance skills, instill a love for dance, the opportunity to become part of a community and Learn to express themselves through dance in a fun, safe, encouraging environment. They will have exposure to a variety of dance styles enhancing their developmental skills while instilling a love for Dance. Dancing is not just a skill to be learned, but an inspired movement to be expressed. Follow us on Instagram @ExpressionsDF
Stronghold San Diego thank you for hosting our Holiday Craft Table!
The Stronghold is family-owned and operated in the heart of Point Loma/Ocean Beach and has been serving the San Diego community since 2007. We strive to offer high-quality Jiu Jitsu, Self-Defense and Fitness instruction in a family-friendly environment.
KidWonder hosted a challenging Ninja Warrior Course outside that everyone loved!
San Diego’s first Kinetic Learning Academy, KidWonder offers a revolutionary flip on childcare by encouraging the pursuit of passion by inspiring imagination and maximizing brain stimulation through proprioceptive engagement.
Through fun and challenging activities such as American Ninja Warrior, Gymnastics, Pre-K Prep, After-school, Camps and more, KidWonder focuses on active learning curriculum to increase the confidence and potential in the next generation. Memberships, weekly, monthly & hourly options available. Highly skilled and trained coaches and teachers will provide children and parents the best possible care.
Thank You Holiday Shop Partners
Renee’s Book Corner
Renee’s Book Corner is mom-run business featuring the best children’s books on the planet, Usborne Books & More! These books are high-quality educationally engaging, interactive and designed to get kids thinking while having fun. Whether it is a flap to lift, page to fold open or hidden picture to find, these books will help your child fall in love with reading. Renee May is passionate about working with families to find the best books for their children’s interests and developmental needs, and helping families disconnect from the noise of the world and reconnect in their lives through books!
Tiny Trucker Co.
Tiny Trucker Co. is 100% owned and operated by women. We are focused on high quality and stylish products for everyone in the family & every occasion.
We’ve been featured in numerous media outlets such as Vogue, US Weekly, Life & Style, and Parents Magazine. Our goal is to focus on the quality and fit of our product, and we are committed to creating a family brand that everyone can enjoy.
LV Chiropractic and Wellness
At LV Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Minna Lopez, DC has been in business for 19 years. She has turned her focus to caring for mamas, babies and kiddos taking a deep dive into pediatric neurology. While not in practice she is busy homeschooling her beautiful daughter, Lizzy, and doing all things to promote a naturally healthy lifestyle. She will be offering complimentary neurological quick scans for all attendees (both adults and kiddos).
Little Yetties Hawaiian Shave Ice
Little Yetties Hawaiian Desserts caters all of San Diego. They offer authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice and delicious Malasadas.
They will be serving up complimentary Malasada and Shave Ice samples!
Dripping Candles and Designs
Dripping Candles and Designs was created in 2020 out of my love for candles and my desire to share candles that smell absolutely amazing and most importantly that are eco-friendly. Our wood wick candles are made with fragrances that are eco-friendly, none of them containing prop 65. Candles have always been a significant component of my daily life. They change the mood of a room with inviting fragrances of cinnamon, or have been agents of relaxation with smells of lavender, or creating warmth and feelings of coziness to spaces.
Grace and Heart
Grace and Heart
*.925 sterling silver jewelry accented with brass, semi precious stones and leather
*Nickel and Lead free
*Artisan made around the world
*Gorgeous Gift Packaging
*Lifetime warranty
*Free exchanges and returns
*Local Woman Owned Business
*Amazing Opportunity
ENJO California
ENJO (pronounced en-yo) is a modern alternative to traditional cleaning methods that is both chemical-free and waste-free. ENJO uses fiber technology to treat cleaning mechanically, rather than chemically, to lift, trap, and remove dirt and bacteria using only fibers and water. ENJO fibers clean 6x more hygienically than traditional methods and are reusable for up to three years, eradicating the need for toxic chemicals and unnecessary plastic waste, leaving your home, and our planet a cleaner and healthier place.
Events by Condie
Events by Condie is located in San Diego, California. They specialize in providing Event Planning Services & Floral Designs on your special occasion. Designing florals in styles that are truly unique and that will embellish any event venue. Let’s set up a meeting & walkthrough of your event space. Next let’s create your vision boards for the ceremony, cocktail & reception. Pinterest™ is an excellent tool for putting together all your ideas & inspirations to set the tone in creating that perfect atmosphere. They have a passion for creating unique installations for baby & bridal showers, weddings, social events, and corporate events.
Thank You Giveaways + Swag Partners
Giveaways
(2) KeaBabies Explorer Diaper Backpack ($46 Value Each)
Made with waterproof premium quality oxford fabric, their Explorer Diaper Backpack is designed for modern parents who enjoy outdoor adventures. This large capacity diaper backpack comes with multiple zipper compartments and pockets which makes organization a breeze! Comes with diaper changing pad. Use code kea10 for 10% OFF!
(1) One Plunge Party Rental ($149 Value)
Plunge Parties are the perfect option for smaller groups, these parties are $149 per 2.5-hour session and include 10 guests, with a max capacity of 20 (additional fees apply). Both children (and adults!) of all ages enjoy the non-stop fun this unique venue offers. From their inflatable obstacle course, basketball hoop, heated pool, games, beach views and great food.
(2) 10-Day Pass Punch Cards to the Plunge San Diego
The Plunge is proud to offer a full array of aquatic and fitness programs. They have 7 lap lanes that 25 yards each, a recreational side of the pool with an incredible obstacle course,
a state-of-the-art basketball hoop, and a 1,000 square feet of functional fitness space on the pool deck adjacent to the lap lanes. Come see why Plunge San Diego will meet all your fitness and recreational needs for both athletes and families.
More info coming soon!
ROOT & NOURISH: An Herbal Cookbook for Women’s Wellness ($20.49)
Written by (Tiller Press/Simon & Schuster), herbalist Abbey Rodriguez and Ayurvedic health counselor Jennifer Kurdyla draw on their combined expertise to provide healthful, affordable, and satisfying recipes that address key health considerations for women. Incorporating the teachings of holistic healing practices that have been used around the world for centuries, Rodriguez and Kurdyla empower readers to bring their digestion, mental health, and hormonal health into harmony through food—and show how simple that can be.
The Marriage Retreat in a Box ($72 Value)
Choose where, when and how long you set aside to actively plan for the everyday joys, challenges and adventures that married life can bring, using each of these five key areas of your life together:
1. Courageous Communication: How We Talk With Each Other Counts
2. Conflict: When We See Things Differently
3. Money Matters
4. Bringing Adventure and Fun to Every Day
5. Trust and Emotional Intimacy: The Building Blocks of Romance
One month of Dance Class FREE to Expressions Dance & Fitness ($60 Value)
Expressions Dance and Fitness instills a love for dance and inspires expressed movement. Our Kids Dance Classes will give your children dance skills, instill a love for dance, the opportunity to become part of a community and Learn to express themselves through dance in a fun, safe, encouraging environment. They will have exposure to a variety of dance styles enhancing their developmental skills while instilling a love for Dance. Dancing is not just a skill to be learned, but an inspired movement to be expressed. Follow us on Instagram @ExpressionsDF
Gymboree Play & Music, San Diego Prize Pack ($125 Value)
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Family 4-pack of tickets ($40 Value)
Since 1999 San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum has been “inspiring children to learn about our world through exploration, imagination, and experimentation.” Today we remain the only hands-on educational children’s museum in North San Diego County, serving children ages 0-10 with interactive exhibits and programs focused on science, world cultures, and art. The price of admission includes admission to all Museum exhibits and daily programs.
A Gift of Wellness from MyYogaTeacher ($89 Value)
Little Genius Starter Kit by Osmo ($79 Value)
Coding Starter Kit teaches various levels of coding to kids 5-10, combines bestsellers Coding Awbie, Coding Jam and Coding Duo (no longer sold separately), and makes coding accessible and fun through hands-on learning games specifically designed for kids 5 to 10. Children learn basic coding concepts including problem solving, computational thinking, and coding fundamentals, in addition to more complex concepts, such as sequencing, looping, logic thinking, and pair programming. Coding Starter Kit features: novel packaging; hardware updates, such as durable, new coding blocks/game pieces which can be used across all 3 games, and the introduction of sequenced learning via 3 game levels–Coding Awbie/beginning, Coding Jam/intermediate, Coding Duo/advanced. Available for iPad or Fire.
One Classic Candle by Dripping Candles and Designs Created by Chelle ($26 Value)
Dripping Candles and Designs was created in 2020 out of my love for candles and my desire to share candles that smell absolutely amazing and most importantly that are eco-friendly. Our wood wick candles are made with fragrances that are eco-friendly, none of them containing prop 65. Candles have always been a significant component of my daily life. They change the mood of a room with inviting fragrances of cinnamon, or have been agents of relaxation with smells of lavender, or creating warmth and feelings of coziness to spaces.
www.clarkbourne.com
775-790-2621
trevor@clarkbourne.com
Belmont Park – 2 Family Four Pack of Unlimited Ride Wristbands
Since opening in 1925, Belmont Park, San Diego’s iconic beachfront boardwalk, has offered year-round fun for generations of guests. Here you’ll find beachfront shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences for visitors of all ages.
In case you are on the fence, here are a few recaps of some of our previous Sips & Sweets with Santa events! But don’t wait this event will sell out!
