Family Tours of Wild Wonders Animal Preserve Only $39 (Bonsall)

Interact with up to 150 kinds of exotic animals, under the supervision of zoologists and trainers in this guided, interactive tour of Wild Wonders animal preserve in Bonsall.  With this Groupon special, 2 adults and 2 kids can take the tour for $39.  Sounds like a fun family activity! 
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Free Tours Daily at Orfila Vineyards and Winery in Escondido

Did you know that Orfila Vineyards and Winery gives free tours every day?  Educating people about fine wines is a delightful part of their job! At 12 noon daily, you are invited to a complimentary tour that details the process of winemaking from the vineyard to the cellar. The 30-minute tour is the perfect prelude to a a tasting.  Reservations are not required. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Only $15 For Online Driver's Ed Course with DMV Certificate of Completion

For only $15, teens earn a DMV certificate of completion with this online driver's ed class, which is the first step to obtaining a learner's permit.  This is the lowest pricing I have seen yet for this course and represents a $65 value.  Purchase now, but teen must be ready to start the class process by March 2014.      http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-4368919-10872943?url=http%3A//www.groupon.com/deals/my-california-permit-com-11

Weekend Farmers Markets

San Marcos-  Restaurant Row on Sundays from 10am-2pm. Fallbrook- Friday 10am-2pm, 102 S. Main St (corner of Main and Alvarado) also, Sundays 11am-3pm (Main and Alvarado) and Sunday 11am-3pm, 123 S. Main (parking lot of Caffe Primo) Encinitas- Sundays, 2-5pm Flora Vista School, 1690 Wanderling Rd. Carlsbad- Saturday 1-5pm at Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand.   Leucadia- Sundays 10-2pm Near the beach on the interior grounds of Paul Ecke Elem. School. Vista- Saturdays 8:00-1pm. Vista Courthouse parking lot. 325 S. Melrose Dr. Solana Beach/Cedros Design District- Sundays, 1-5pm. South end of Cedros Ave. http://cedrosavenue.com/. Scripps Ranch- Saturdays 9-1pm, Bonsall- Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm. River Village Plaza at 5256 S. Mission Rd., Escondido- Sunday 11-4 at 12655 Sunset Dr. (across from Mall). Rancho Bernardo- Friday 9-12 at Bernardo Winery.

My Coke Rewards Program

Many people drink coke products, few people take advantage of My Coke Rewards. If you are not taking advantage, go to http://www.mycokerewards.com/ and sign up. Every time you buy a 12 or 24 pack (or various other single serve items)- log on and enter your code (code is on the end of the box or under the cap). Points add up quickly and you can spend them on entering sweepstakes or obtaining merchandise. I get many magazines subscriptions for free using my reward points, and recently was offered 50 FREE 4 x 6 photos from Snapfish through My Coke Rewards and wasn't even required to use my points to obtain them. If you drink Coke products, you need to check it out.

Playdough Recipe for Kids' Crafts

Looking for some cheap entertainment for your kids this winter break? Why not mix up a batch of homemade dough for an art project, or ornaments for the tree? To make it you will need:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 3/4 cup warm water
• mixing bowl, spoon, aluminum pan or plastic plate

Mix the flour and salt in bowl. Gradually stir in the water kneading the mixture until it is a dough like consistency. Add more water or flour if needed. Put creations on pie tin or plastic plate to dry in warm sunny spot for 24 hours before moving.

FREE Gas Appliance Safety Inspections for SDG&E Natural Gas Customers

SDG&E offers it's natural gas customers FREE safety inspections on gas appliances such as furnaces, water heaters and ovens year round.  They do not make any repairs, but they do troubleshoot and make simple adjustments.   All you have to do is call 1-800-411-7343 or go to www.sdge.com/serviceorder.