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Ikea is helping Education.

My family and I have been regular customers of Ikea for several years. We love their food, furniture, soft toys, art supplies and live plants. Shopping at their stores is a happy adventure. From the time we walk in until the time we check out, we find new and unique items for the entire home. For years we have been shopping during the holidays at Ikea to support education.
During the shopping season, they offer extreme discounts and that is an added bonus to our experience.  This holiday season, shop and help education through the purchase of a soft toy. For every toy you buy, Ikea will donate to UNICEF and SAVE The Children. Shopping and helping education all at the same time is made easy.  "The Ikea Foundation has donated more than $51 million to UNICEF's education programs for children in Africa and Asia," said Caryl Stern. President and CEO of the U.S. fund for UNICEF." Help continue supporting children throughout the world without leaving your backyard. Help me spread the word. 

 

While you shop you might get hungry, so remember to look at their cafeteria for a snack or a great tasting meal. Their breakfast is our favorite but you have to wake up early. So think about shopping early for the best deals and best food specials. Check with your local store for a list of the menu. This is the menu for the Costa Mesa Store.

This is a piece that we have been wanting for our new place. The collection is extraordinary beautiful and a multi-functional piece of furniture for the home. It is on the Christmas list for this year. It is not on sale, but a matching piece is this Friday November 29, 2013 the EXPEDIT Shelving only $19.99. Can't wait to pick it up and organize my books on the EXPEDIT shelving unit. Find more exciting items on sale: 


Friday, November 29, 2013
EXPEDIT shelving unit for only $19.99 (reg $39.99) Limit 2 per household

Saturday, November 30, 2013
DINERA dinnerware set only $4.99/4pack (reg $9.99/4pk or $14.99/4pk) Limit 4 per household. Offer for brown or gray-blue dishes only.

Sunday, December 1, 2013
BENNO TV unit with casters only $39.99 (reg $79.99) Limit 2 per household

Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1, 2013
Get 50% OFF all soft toys all weekend long!
One-day-only offers are valid only for the specified dates. Available in US stores only. Limited quantities. While supplies last. May require assembly. No rainchecks will be given. All textiles are imported.




Check with your local store for events that are happening during the holidays.



FREE Children Crafts in the Entrance at the Costa Mesa Store:
IKEA Orange County Costa Mesa
1475 South Coast Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: 888-888-4532
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Sun 10am-8pm

● Friday, November 29 from 12pm – 2pm: Face painter

● Saturday, November 30 from 2pm - 4pm: Balloon Art

● Friday, December 6 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Ornament

● Friday, December 13 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Wreaths

● Friday, December 20 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Reindeer Hats

● Sunday, December 22 from 2pm – 4pm: Photos w/ Santa Claus & frame craft

● Friday, December 27 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Handprint Mittens

Confirm dates and times through their homepage Ikea Activities
 
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Times and dates were copied from their website for accuracy. All thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting education.
 


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