PRC Global Market Research High School Juniors & Seniors pays $150

Abby H.Leave a comment

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most can be completed from the comfort of your home using your computer or laptop.

 

Currently, they are looking for high school students, Juniors and Seniors, to participate in an upcoming study regarding Prospective Students.

This survey must be completed by the High School Student.

Topic: High School Juniors & Seniors
Who: High School Juniors & Seniors
When: November 10, 2026
Where: Online Virtual Group
Length: 90-minute Zoom
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

Oatmeal Recipe Round Up- National Oatmeal Day

Abby H.Leave a comment

Today is National Oatmeal Day, and oatmeal can be a forgotten ingredient in the kitchen.

In addition to a nutritious breakfast, it can also stand in place of breadcrumbs in Meatloaf and meatballs, or be ground in a food processor to be used in place of AP flour in baking recipes.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes using oatmeal:

Recipe: Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe: Oatmeal Mix

Tasty Chewy Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies!

Recipe: Oat Flour Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Stockpile Cooking: Yummy Strudel Pumpkin Muffins

Oat Flour Banana Bread Recipe

Family Recipe: Apple Crisp

10/29/2026 National Cat Day!

Abby H.Leave a comment

October 29th is National Cat Day; however, if you own a cat (or are owned by a cat), you know EVERY DAY is Cat Day.

To help you celebrate your fierce feline, Fiona the cat helped me compile a list of her favorite treats, toys, and grooming essentials.

Treats:

Toys:

  • Silvervine Sticks for Cats. These are her favorite toys. She carries them around, meows, and gnaws on them.
  • Bird Toys (with Catnip)- She “hunts” these and brings them to us.
  • Cat Laser– the classic toy, still a favorite.

Grooming:

  • Brush with a fur-release button
  • Equigroomer– I discovered this from the Girl with Dogs, and it’s really great for getting the undercoat out in the spring or when the weather changes. It’s also good for dogs (and horses).
  • Grooming wipes– Sometimes Fiona is stinky and needs to be cleaned up, but a full bath isn’t feasible. These wipes definately help.

Just for fun, I made a kitty coloring packet. You can download the PDF for free here.

Talk Back: I want to hear about your kitties must haves!

Q-Insights 10-Week Research Study – Receive up to $675 in compensation

Abby H.Leave a comment

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-Insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County.

They are currently seeking adults to participate in a research study about consumer products. This study is expected to last approximately 10 weeks and will involve completing online surveys and evaluating a study product at home. Participants who qualify and enroll may receive study products shipped directly to their residence at no cost. Study details are described in the informed consent form and study materials

Study activities may include:
Completing an online screening questionnaire to determine eligibility
Completing a baseline assessment questionnaire
Completing up to 10 online surveys over approximately 10 weeks

Participants who qualify, enroll, and complete study activities may receive compensation of up to $675, based on completed study tasks. Compensation is not related to product use and is based solely on participation in study activities.
Participation is voluntary. Completing the screening questionnaire does not guarantee qualification or enrollment in the study. If selected, a recruiter may contact you to confirm eligibility and provide additional information.
If you are interested in learning more about the study and determining whether you may be eligible, please complete the screening questionnaire.

Wide Shoe Round Up!

Abby H.Leave a comment

I’ve got wide feet. I always have, but after 5+ years of walking 12,ooo+ steps a day and taking stairs daily (multiple times), they’ve managed to get a little wider.

The search for wide shoes is exhausting, y’all.  Here are a few companies that sell wide (D) and extra-wide (2E) shoes.

I’ve only included ladies’ shoes because I found out that men’s 2E wide shoes are not as wide as ladies’ 2E shoes. I need all the room I can get.

  • JCPenney has wide, extra-wide, and wide calf shoes. They also sell narrow shoes if you have narrow feet.
  • Zappos has over 2000 pairs of wide shoes across all categories of shoes. Including my favorite sneakers.
  • Reebok has a decent selection of sneakers that have a wide footbed.
  • Brooks has wide and extra-wide shoes. These are one of the brands that my Podiatrist recommends.
  • Taos is a brand that a couple of coworkers wear, and they recommend it if you are on your feet and don’t want to wear sneakers all day. They don’t sell shoes in my size, so no personal recommendation.
  • Vivaia also came recommended- they have a lot of cute flats that come in wide. They also don’t sell my size.
  • Dicks Sporting Goods has a good variety of wide and extra-wide shoes. What surprised me most is that they sell more than just sneakers and cleats!

And for those who say that sometimes you have to suffer for beauty, wearing shoes that are too small or too narrow can damage your feet permanently. My grandmother ended up with hammertoes because she wore shoes that were too narrow and small for years. Other medical conditions one can develop from wearing improperly sized shoes include calluses, corns, ingrown toenails, nerve damage (including Morton’s Neuroma), and bunions. Don’t risk it.

 

 

 

Celebrate National Pumpkin Day- Recipe Round Up!

Abby H.Leave a comment

October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. Whether you celebrate with a pumpkin spice latte or by carving pumpkins, this day has something for everyone.

Here are a few of my family’s favorite pumpkin recipes:

Don’t forget to check out my Halloween Events and Activities post here. There are all sorts of fun (and free) events all over San Diego County!

Procter & Gamble: Holiday Savings Rebate!

Abby H.Leave a comment

Have you heard?

Now through November 30, 2026, Procter and Gamble is offering some new rebates! Participating brands include Tide, Downy, Olay, Bounce, Bounty, Charmin, Crest, Prilosec, Pepto-Bismol, Always Discreet, ZzzQuil, Herbal Essences, and Gillette. For the full list of brands included, go to the rebate page here.

There are three tiers of rebates:

• Spend $20, get a $5 reward
• Spend $50, get a $15 reward
• Spend $75, get a $25 reward

If this rebate isn’t your cup of tea, but you still want to save money, check out Procter & Gamble’s website here for more savings like:

  • Over $100 in P&G digital coupons you can send straight to your Coupon24 app.
  • Answer quick surveys and scan receipts when you purchase P&G products to earn points you can redeem for digital rewards and more.
  • P&G Good Everyday is your hub for exclusive P&G savings. Unlock exclusive coupons and rewards like entries into monthly sweepstakes.

October is National Pizza Month!

Abby H.Leave a comment

October is National Pizza Month, so I thought I’d share with y’all some of our favorite pizza stuff: recipes, pizza swag, and even ways to save money on ordering pizza.

Goodness knows we have pizza about once a week (Friday take-out night is usually pizza), so I have all kinds of tips and tricks.

If you are new to making your own pizza at home, here is a list of my must-haves, including ingredients and kitchen tools!

Need a break from cooking and want to order takeout? Here are a few suggestions for saving money and/or earning cash back on your next pizza night:

  • Domino’s has its Piece of the Pie rewards club. For every $10 spent, you earn 10 points; once you reach 60 points, you’ll earn a free pizza. More details can be found here.
  • If Pizza Hut is more your style, they have Hut Rewards. Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend. They have several different rewards, depending on point values. From breadsticks (75 points)  to a Large pizza (300 points), there is something for everyone.
  • Little Caesar’s has an app with various deals, and they also have a merch shop with all sorts of cool stuff. They are the Official Pizza of the NFL; with Football season coming to a close soon, there may be some playoff deals afoot.
  • GrubHub: One of the perks of Amazon Prime is that you get a free subscription to GrubHub+ with $0 delivery fees on orders over $12 and reduced service fees.
  • 7-Eleven : Seriously- their app has all sorts of deals on pizza, both by the slice and whole pizzas.  Get up to $15 in value when you download the 7-Eleven app, including 1,800 points, 11¢/gal off fuel, & more.

Amazon Haul- Unbelievable Deals from $2.99!

Abby H.Leave a comment

 

Have you heard of Amazon Haul? Think Temu-style deals and prices, but offered via Amazon. All kinds of unbelievable finds from just $2.99. Everyday staples, viral trends, clothing, beauty items, and electronics– everything you want. To learn more about their shipping time frames and how to score free shipping from Amazon Haul, click here. 

I discovered Amazon Haul after looking for new USB chargers for work. I found this 6-piece set of 2-meter-long charger cables for less than $10!

Whether you are looking for a stocking stuffer for the upcoming holidays, filling a goodie or boo basket for your kids, or just want to buy yourself a little something fun, I recommend Amazon Haul

 

Cleaning Supplies for Specific, Stubborn Messes

Abby H.Leave a comment

There are tons of videos and posts online across multiple platforms about multi-use cleaners for your home, or why one singular ingredient is better than others. Everyone knows that one person in their life who swears by vinegar.

I know a lot of people like to clean with vinegar, and some people swear by Fabuloso or Pine-Sol.

Having lived in the same house for 11 years, I have realized that there are some things that just need a specific type of product to clean.

And here are my favorite “niche” cleaners, or tools that really get the job done, and aren’t terribly expensive.

Drain fly remover. The way our house is set up, fruit flies and drain flies come in, but they never go out. So I recently discovered drain fly remover, and it has been an absolute game changer. It’s also good for fruit flies and house flies.  The best part is, it is safe to use in a garbage disposal.

Pumice stones . These are great for hard water or calcium buildup. We live in a place that has very hard water, and the hard water stains our toilets. These pumice stones are easy to use and are very inexpensive. You can get them at Dollar tree/Family Dollar, Walmart, and even on Amazon. No additional cleaner is needed; you just scrub at the hard water stains in your toilet with the pus stone, and it basically just exfoliates the stain/buildup right off.

Dishwasher cleaner . You would think something full of hot water and detergent would be clean, right? Wrong. Your dishwasher also has a filter/trap that collects all of the food particles that are blasted off of the dishes. Using a dishwasher cleaner is pretty easy. You just clean your filter, add the dishwasher filter, and run on an empty cycle.

In a similar vein, use a washing machine cleaner. I use this kind once a month.

The other ways that I keep my washing machine nice and clean are pretty simple: when you are not using the washing machine, keep the lid up. This only works if you have a top loader; if you have a front-loading washing machine, it can be difficult sometimes to keep the door all the way open, depending on where your washer is stored in your house. If you can keep it cracked open just a little bit. If it’s a space concern, it will keep your washing machine fresh and mold-free. The other thing I like to do is I like to take a cloth about once a week and wipe down the top of the washing machine, including the gasket that is around the top of the drum. It can get a little funky sometimes.