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Introduction from Gabriela Dow of Friends With Class.com

Friends With Class is San Diego's most unique catalog of classes and events.  Created by a local mom, it offers unique activities that San Diego Bargain Mamas are sure to enjoy!

As a mom of a 3 and 1 yr old boys, I am always on the go and yet trying to make sure that our activties are worth not only our money, but our most precious commmodity -- family time!  When my husband and I couldn't find the types of classes we were looking for, we asked other parents and found that some things just did not exist.  So with my little guys on board for fun adventures all week throughout San Diego, we decided to create a catalog of classes and events that would offer a fun way to meet others who also sought quality experiences with their children. 

We believe that having fun and meeting new people are as much a part of the tailored class experience as the learning moment itself. And we have found many interesting ways to learn something of value along with your babies, toddlers and children -- or sometimes just with mom and dad on a fun date night out!

From Photograpy With Your Toddler, to Cooking classes with local chefs, CPR & First Aid, educational actibities and art for the little ones, Wine Tasting for parents and special events to support local non-profits, the Friends With Class catalog contains something for everyone and I look forward to sharing with San Diego Bargain Mama readers some of the unique activities we find and tricks to turn someone's passion into an amazing class.

Being a new mom was so alienating at first -- on the playground I felt like I had to make new friends all over again, but through the experience of creating and now running Friends WIth Class I have met so many amazing moms and new friends!  While some of our classes are a splurge for a special event (cooking with a TV celebrity), I know that all of us moms are on a budget, so I am always on the lookout for free activities to add to the catalog and negotiate lower class fees for our group.

So check out www.FriendsWithClass.com to sign up for a class or event.  And if you have a passion about a subject and would like to teach a class, we want to know about it; we are creating and adding new classes every season!

Gabriela Dow

Friends With Class

Phone: 858.673.3973

Email: gabriela@friendswithclass.com

Friends with Class: An online catalog of classes and events in San Diego designed and selected by friends who enjoy quality experiences and unique learning opportunities.