Get ready to shop and bid on many of the same products, attraction tickets, and experiences that have made us a can't-miss "shopping event" for over 20 years!

Bidding starts on October 3rd and

ends at exactly 6 p.m. PST on Sunday, October 11, 2015

Please pre-register as a bidder (no credit card required) to be reminded when the auction starts. As items are added you may also preview the catalog through the tab above!

Some things to note:

• Prize pickup can be arranged at any upcoming Parent Connection event or at the Parent Connection office (address below).
• Shipping is included to winners who are unable to pick up prizes, i.e. if you are located outside San Diego County. Alcohol is excluded (sorry!)
• Photography packages are restricted to San Diego County. Please consult individual photographers' websites for exact area options.
• Please take special care to note any expiration dates or restrictions (if applicable), which are found through links to individual items contained in packages.

And the necessary Auction Disclaimer: Each item is sold as-is, and all sales are final. The Parent Connection and its staff, volunteers, and sponsors assume no liabilities resulting from the purchase and/or use of auction items.Items are sold with no guarantees or opinion as to condition, representation, or warranties. 

On behalf of our Board and membership, we thank you for generously supporting the Parent Connection, a 501(c)3 nonprofit sponsored by Scripps Health, and our services, education, playgroup support, and events for San Diego County families!

If you have friends or relatives planning a trip to San Diego over the summer, ask them to participate in the on-line bidding too.  

Pre-register now (no credit card needed) to get a sneak peek and reminders when it starts.
https://charityauctionorganizer.com/ev?site=a5c1078d-1f07-4e5d-924c-ab52973cdf4c

Your Red Shoes
by Dr. John Hutton
An ode to growing up, this read-aloud book commemorates the first pair of shoes a child owns and the many memories created while they walk in them.
 
I tied your red shoes for you today.
Where will you go in them?
How many steps will you take?
So many since the first.
Was it yesterday or long ago?
 
A celebration of early childhood, this book highlights the many steps a toddler takes: from the initial wobbly ones and stopping in puddles to walking in the park and the all-too-soon day when that first, beloved pair of shoes no longer fit. The lush watercolors and rhythmic, evocative text document each proud moment, while reinforcing universal themes of independence, exploration, and unconditional love.
This book along with other Baby Unplugged keeps in tune with tots.  Other books include:  Toast to Feelings, Cheer Up Monster? Sleep Baby Safe and Snug.  To find out  more information about Baby Unplugged books, go to www.bluemanateepress.com.  The book can also be purchased through Amazon.