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Monday, November 1, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide: Santa Visit Giveaway (Utah Only) **CLOSED**

Do you believe in Santa? I sure do! Of course, it's pretty easy to believe when your Dad is Santa! That's right, my Dad is one of Santa's helpers. He has been Santa for 25 years and he's amazing. Some people are just born to do certain things, and my Dad was born to be Santa. If you have ever seen my Dad as Santa, then you know exactly what I am talking about! He is truly Santa. He started off working for someone else and now he owns his own business called Santa's Best. He loves Christmas time and loves being Santa.
In Santa's 25 years he has traveled all over the Salt Lake Valley visiting places such as:
 -Malls such as Crossroads, ZCMI, Cottonwood, etc.
 -Has also been "Father Christmas" at Foothill Village and The Dicken's Festival
 -Has visited many schools, parades, and of course home/office/church/family parties!

Santa can speak spanish, limited sign language, works with special needs children, and is very up to date on the hottest toys! This Santa knows his stuff!
This is not your average Santa. Every child that I know who has met this Santa (no matter their age) has truly believed that he is the REAL Santa! You don't just get to see Santa, you get a true visit from Santa that will entertain everyone no matter their age. He tells stories (which includes the true meaning of Christmas), shows his "magic", and delights everyone with his explanations of the "Santa Secrets" (be sure you ask Santa about his "key"). Santa's visit will be one you will not forget anytime soon and you will too become a TRUE Believer!
Growing up I saw my Dad at parades and stores and even worked as an elf for him a few times. So I was able to see my Dad work in those atmospheres, but I never saw him in action at a party until a few years ago when my Mother-in-Law hired him for their Christmas Party. Wow! He had the entire group (and most of them were older than 12) spellbound. He is a fantastic story teller and the entire room was silent as he told us the true meaning of Christmas, shared stories and secrets such as how to identify the True Santa and what his key is used for, and even did some magic tricks. He had everyone laughing as well. To this day, every child (even the ones who were 15 and 16) claim that he was the real Santa and every Christmas we always talk about his visit. Funny thing is that even my niece, nephew, and now Tobin believe that Grandpa is Santa. We have never said anything to them, but they have seen him dress up and Tobin has seen him every year as Santa. Whenever any of them see pictures of Santa (Tobin has been doing this too) they don't say Santa, they say "Grandpa".
Prices:
Family Parties - $60+ (depending on size of party)
Church Parties - $75-$100 (depending on size)
Company Parties - $75+ (depending on size and time)
Preschools $60 - $75 (depending on size)
Santa Visits for Businesses - $75-$100/hr
Christmas Eve Visits/Parties - $100

All parties are QUALITY time NOT Quantity time (except for businesses which is paid by the hour)
Tips are welcome! You can have gifts or treats set aside that Santa can put in his bag to give out. If you want Santa to hand out candy canes, there is an extra charge.

Santa is available 7 days a week starting the day after Thanksgiving. Be sure to book now, because Santa is already booking up!

Contact Santa:
Email: honz57 at q.com
Phone #'s: 801-968-1211
                  801-792-5577

GIVEAWAY: In celebration of "Santa's" 25th year of service, he is donating a family visit (20 people or less) to one LUCKY reader! The visit must be Monday thru Thursday and the winner will work out the details with Santa. Santa can travel to Salt Lake Valley, Tooele area, and Utah County.

MANDATORY: To enter you MUST be a public Google Friend Connect Follower of my blog AND tell me why you need visit from Santa!
**Open to Salt Lake Valley, Tooele area, and Utah County residents (or at least be able to have the party in those areas). Must be 18+ to enter. All entries that do not meet the mandatory entry will not be eligible to win. You MUST leave an email address or have it visible in your profile to be eligible to win.**

EXTRA ENTRIES:
**Please remember to leave one comment per each entry. So, if you get 5 entries, leave 5 comments. If you only leave one comment, then you only get one entry! Remember to leave an email address.**
-Add me to your blogroll
-Subscribe to my blog by RSS Feed 
-Subscribe to my blog by Email 
-Follow me on Twitter AND Tweet this giveaway and leave me the link to your tweet (1 Entry, Once Daily)
#win a Visit with Santa @tobinsmommy08 during the Holiday Gift Guide http://bit.ly/d0paKK Open to Utah ONLY #giveaway Ends 11/15
-Grab my Button and post it on your blog
-Grab MY Holiday Gift Guide Button and post it on your blog (2 Entries)
-Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link to your post (3 Entries)
-Comment on a non-giveaway post and tell me which ones (1 Entry per post, limit 5)
-If you posted the Holiday Gift Guide Button BEFORE 11/1 AND posted here, then you get 5 EXTRA ENTRIES!

This giveaway will end on November 15th at 10pm (MST). The winners will be drawn by random.org and will be notified by e-mail as well as announced on this blog. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner(s) will be chosen. Good Luck to all of you!

**I did not receive any compensation, sevices, or products for hosting this giveaway. My thoughts are 100% my own and others may have different opinions.A BIG thanks to Santa's Best for sponsoring this great giveaway!**

63 comments:

Heather said...

I am a public follower:) I need a visit from Santa because I love Santa! I love when my children believe. I love to see the excitement. I love the spirit of Santa.

Heather said...

I follow on facebook.

Heather said...

Your on my blogroll

mnmspecial said...

I am a public follower...I think this would be a great present for my family. I love it when kids see Santa at home.

mnmspecial said...

I follow on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/mnmspecial/status/29687815870

Julee said...

I follow on GFC. It's public! No shame on my end!;)

We need a visit from Santa at our house because he's the core of who we are...the Spirit of Giving!

Through a mother's eyes I have amazing children, but beyond the rose-colored tint, I KNOW they are representatives of Santa all year long.

My four year old believes with his whole heart that Santa exists. He doesn't want to disappoint and therefore he is painstakingly thinking (and rethinking) about his good/bad behavior and deducting from his WISH LIST Accordingly.

My 6-yr old exemplifies the spirit. She would give ANYONE the last of anything she has. She gives through service to her family and her school and loves the jolly fat man.

Mostly we need Santa because they're life is changing. Mom's going back to work and slowly other children plant that seed that Santa isn't real. I know him to be. He is in the hearts and faces of my children. I NEED Santa to remind them of the magic, to give them the HO HO HO and truly shower them with the Spirit of Giving and LOVE and Hope. AFter all, Santa is the very things I hope my children grow up to have!

Thank you for this opportunity.

Julee said...

I follow via RSS Feed

Julee said...

I'm "like" Second Time Around on FB Julee Morrison

Julee said...

I subscribe to your blog via email julee_morrison (at!) yahoo

Julee said...

I posted on Brett's Nutrisystem Post this week. He rocks my socks on doing it alone!

Aubrie said...

Oh my kids and my nieces and nephews would think that was the coolest thing EVERY if Santa came to our house! I hope my kids continue to believe in Santa through the years, that they continue to believe in doing good and caring for others, thinking of others. The season has become a gimme gimme gimme season but Santa is a giver and we should be too.

I have liked your facebook page :o)

Aubrie said...

Oh my kids and my nieces and nephews would think that was the coolest thing EVERY if Santa came to our house! I hope my kids continue to believe in Santa through the years, that they continue to believe in doing good and caring for others, thinking of others. The season has become a gimme gimme gimme season but Santa is a giver and we should be too.

I have subscribed to your RSS feed :o)

Aubrie said...

Oh my kids and my nieces and nephews would think that was the coolest thing EVERY if Santa came to our house! I hope my kids continue to believe in Santa through the years, that they continue to believe in doing good and caring for others, thinking of others. The season has become a gimme gimme gimme season but Santa is a giver and we should be too.

You have been added to my blogroll :o)

Aubrie said...

Oh my kids and my nieces and nephews would think that was the coolest thing EVERY if Santa came to our house! I hope my kids continue to believe in Santa through the years, that they continue to believe in doing good and caring for others, thinking of others. The season has become a gimme gimme gimme season but Santa is a giver and we should be too.

I am subscribed to your email :o)

Michelle said...

I am a blog follower. My girls would love love love this. My oldest is now 8 and creeping into the not believing in Santa anymore age. I would love to give her this amazing memory before she grows up too much.

Michelle said...

I am following you on twitter.

Michelle said...

I am following on Facebook

Julee said...

I left a comment on Brett's Nutrisystem Update this week!

J.J.M. said...

Following you with Google Friend.

My children would love Santa to visit and remind them about the Naughty/Nice thing. My wife loves him and Santa's appearance would prove to my wife that I can be romantic.

Tiffany D. said...

Follow via GFC. I need a visit from Santa because the look on my kids' faces would be priceless! They LOVE Santa and I'm sure would LOVE to have him come to their party! This would be perfect for our cousins Christmas party!!
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Tiffany D. said...

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Heather said...

I have your button!

Heather said...

I blogged about it!
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Heather said...

I also have your holiday guide button.

Heather said...

I also have your holiday guide button.

Heather said...

following on twitter and tweeted:)

If I could have my kids be true believers forever I would, I love Santa!

What a great prize!

Natalie A. said...

My niece's and nephew's would love a visit from Santa! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Natalie A. said...

I like you on Facebook! Natalie A.

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Natalie A. said...

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I have your button!

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Natalie A. said...

I subscribe by e-mail!

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Natalie A. said...

I follow and tweeted!
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Hifam said...

I follow with gfc (psychdog). We would love to have Santa come visit our home. He looks like an amazing santa. Thanks so much for the chance to win a visit.
hickenfam at hotmail dot com

Hifam said...

I follow with google reader.
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sweetpea08 said...

Blogger is not being nice to Hifam, so I am entering the ones she tried to post.

subscribe by email

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sweetpea08 said...

Blogger is not being nice to Hifam, so I am entering the ones she tried to post.

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Julee said...

I follow you on twitter @jonbonjovious and tweeted: http://twitter.com/jonbonjovious/status/4285446343364609

Julee said...

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Julee said...

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(right side, lower half of page)

Julee said...

Your Holiday Gift Guide Button is on my blog: http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com
(right side, lower half of page)

Julee said...

I left a comment on your Wordless Wednesday--SNOW!

Aubrie said...

I left a comment on your nutri system update post!

Aubrie said...

commented on your wordless wednesday snow post

Angelene said...

gfc follower and my kids would love santa to come to our house

Angelene said...

I follow you on twitter and tweeted about your giveaway
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