Month: March 2021

Time to Celebrate with Mabel’s Labels! BIG Birthday Sale – 40% Off Stylish School Label Pac

Abby H.

** This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Mabel’s Labels is celebrating its birthday and they want you to join the party with a huge month-long sale! Each week they will be discounting a new best-selling product at a whopping 40% OFF!

Once a product is added to the sale, it will remain on sale until the end of the month.

This annual sale is one of their best and features BIG savings on our most popular kids’ name labels and tags.

NEW PRODUCTS ADDED EACH WEEK!

March 1st – March 7th Offer: 40% off Tag Mates™
March 8th – March 14th Offer: 40% off Stylish School Label Pack

Tag Mates™ are laundry-safe, peel-and-stick clothing labels that require no ironing or sewing. These discreet laundry labels are an easy way to keep your family’s clothing organized and from being misplaced at daycare, camp and school. Simply apply the durable custom clothing labels to care tags on everything from clothes to soft toys, blankets and towels.
Small option includes 70 labels.
Large option includes 72 labels.

The Stylish School Label Pack is the most stylish way to stay organized this school year. These beautiful labels are guaranteed to stay put even through the laundry and through the dishwasher. All you need to do is peel and stick the waterproof labels to everything and sit back and watch all your stuff return home.
Available in 19 gorgeous design sets.

Don’t forget to check this link for new sale products throughout the month.

Free Food Resources for March 2021 (San Diego County)

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I’m sorry this is a little late coming for March. Fear not, you haven’t missed out! There are still many free Neighborhood Distributions for this month!

You can still find resources here for Central and East County, and Here for North County.

Neighborhood Distributions for March 2021:

These Distributions are primarily produce/fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.

Super Pantry Locations can be found here (this listing is countywide).

If you have a child attending public school in San Diego County, check to see if your school distributes free lunches daily.

In Eastern San Diego County, Grossmont Union High School District schools are distributing lunches to kids ages 2-18, Monday through Friday at various times  (Check your closest school to find out exact times and locations within each school). They also do Pizza Fridays, where each kid receives a pizza, drink, salad, plus food to be eaten over the weekend. It is definitely more than enough food to keep kids fed over the weekend.

Forgive the blurriness of this picture, but Grossmont Union High School District will be giving out two family meals over their Spring Break. Monday, March 15, 2021 and Monday March 22, 2021. The offers vary by week, but it’s a great chance to pick up some extra food to feed the kiddos. Yes, I know it says March 2020, but it is for this year.

If you know of other resources, please leave a comment! And feel free to share this post with anyone you may know in need.

Looking for Fun, Free TV for Kids 2-11? Kartoon Channel is Here!

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Kartoon Channel! is filled with wall-to-wall with Fun, Family-Friendly, and Free shows for kids from ages 2-11. Available for download wherever you get your apps.

  • Kartoon Channel! shows will keep kids entertained.
  • Kartoon Channel! shows are safe for everyone to watch.
  • Kartoon Channel! has great shows for kids 0-11. Some favorites are Super Simple Songs, Rainbow Rangers, Llama Llama, Hatchimals, The Wubbulous World of Doctor Seuss.
  • Kartoon Channel is great for family co-viewing.
  • Viewers can download the app, absolutely free, on their smart TV, mobile device, or tablet.

I downloaded the Kartoon Channel! app this morning, I know the kids are eager to find something new to watch.

 

 

Pinecone Research is Looking for New Members!

Abby H.

Pinecone Research has opened up its ranks again! They are on the hunt for new members.

If you are new, here is a post all about Pinecone Research.

Pinecone Research members receive points for each completed survey! Points can be redeemed for cash or prizes. They have a new app, so you can do surveys on your phone or other enabled device!

They send you an email notification when you have a survey available. Complete the survey and earn points to be redeemed for either cash or prizes. Occasionally, they will send you a product to test, too.

3/8/2021 Weekly Meal Plan!

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Our second CSA Box is being delivered today! To learn more about Yasukochi Family Farms and our first box, click here. A lot of our meals this week are going to be veggie-heavy. We eat a lot of produce anyway, but now we’re eating more local produce!

I hit up the grocery store over the weekend for some much-needed bread, milk, and butter. I’m waiting for the grocery ads to come out for this week to see if I can find some deals on chicken or beef. I really would like to make a meatloaf to have for lunch this week (and meatloaf sandwiches for another lunch).

For those of you that are new to meal planning, I’ve got an easy 101 style post here with super easy tips and steps. After you get that down, here is info about batch or freezer cooking.

I’ve gotten a pretty good inventory of the pantry, freezer, and fridge done (I try to update it after every shopping trip), so I’m able to plan meals and use up what we’ve got with little waste. If you are looking for a kitchen inventory printable, I like the kitchen inventories here. They are great printables.

I only post our dinner plans for the week, because our other meals are usually the same each day.

Breakfast: Coffee with 1/2 and 1/2  for me, and pancakes or something along those lines for the kids.  The kids are nuts about pancakes. The Big Kid has been on a protein shake kick in the AM.

Lunch: The little kiddo and I usually have something quick and filling (I’ve been prepping bean and rice bowls on Sundays for us to have during week) so we can get back to our adventures.  Big kid takes his lunch to school.

Dinner: Usually, I do a crockpot meal on Mondays, but now that we are home all the time, we’ve been having an odd combination of fully home-cooked, scratch meals, and frozen entrees and veggies. I have been posting our meal plans on Instagram too- As well as pics of stuff we are doing to keep busy.

  • Sunday: Badas Burgers (it’s an amazing food truck that’s taken up residence across the street from our house- so dangerous!)
  • Monday: Salad, Nuggets, fries
  • Tuesday:  Entrees & Fruit Salad
  • Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner: Pancakes, Eggs (scrambled with veggies and cheese), fruit
  • Thursday: Skillet casserole, roasted veggies
  • Friday:  Pizza Night!
  • Saturday: Leftover Fiesta

Please stay safe you guys! The sooner we flatten the curve, the sooner life can go back to normal- whatever that means.

Talk Back: What are you cooking for dinner this week?

NEW on Dosh: Starbucks!

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Woo Hoo! I received this offer in my inbox yesterday and I couldn’t wait to share it with you all!

Right now, Starbucks is on Dosh! Get 5% cash back every time you get your fave hot or cold drinks, food, coffee beans, merch, and more.

Pro Tip: You can also earn cash back when you use your Dosh-connected card in the Starbucks app. Thats a double dip: Earn Starbucks stars/points on purchases and earn Dosh Cash-back when you load your Starbucks app! Woo Hoo!

Offers on Dosh can vary by user, so you may have a slightly different offer or other offers.

New To Dosh? You can learn all about it here. You can earn cashback shopping in-store or online. I primarily earn cash back on Dosh these days from Office Depot, and Round table Pizza. We used our Dosh linked card to buy Big Kid a new bed last year and scored 2% cash back, in addition to other sales/deals. Dosh is a great app to double dip!

(The Dosh Link is my personal link, if you sign up and complete an offer, I may earn a small comission. This money helps me run the site and offer contests and giveaways. You can see my Disclosure  info here.)

3/5/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals!

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We had sudden mid-week rain, and it was a great opportunity to stay indoors and get some cleaning done!

Do you have a birthday coming up? Check out my list of birthday freebies for 2021 here.

Most of these freebies and deals are online. I am not encouraging anyone to go into stores or go out into public. Mask up, wash your paws, stay socially distanced!

Freebies:

Free Pennington Fertilizer
Free What Do You Meme? Family Game Night Party Pack
Free Alt National Park Service Clean Up Kit
T-Mobile Tuesdays – Free Stuff Every Week
Free JLab Wireless Earbuds at Micro Center Stores
Free 2021 Ruralite Wall Calendar
Free SMN Sampler Samples
Free AMET BioCore Self-Care Package for Those with Covid
Free Ruvi Boost
Free ASPCA Pet Safety Magnet & Window Decal
Free The Wind Stickers
Free Black Box Wines Magnet, Koozie & More
Possible Free $200 Skincare Research Study
Free New Orleans Saints Fan Pack
Free Sample of Derma E Scar Gel
Ulta – Free Mario Badescu Facial Spray for Your Birthday
Epic Games Class Action Settlement – Claim $50 or 13500 V-Bucks
Free Vaporizer or Humidifier
Free Bestway Slide into Spring Break Party Pack
Free Whamisa Deep Rich Toner
Free Subscription to Cosmopolitan Magazine
Free 2-Pack of Vont Blaze Tactical LED Flashlights
Free Beast Men’s Personal Care Products
Free Samples of Mane n’ Tail Haircare
Free Sample of My Eye Cream
Free Coffee Wednesdays at Dunkin
Free Subscription to Whisky Advocate Magazine
Free Acana Pet Food
Free Subscription to ELLE Magazine
Possible Free Box of Cookies + $20 Amazon Gift Card
Free ZenWise Products
Possible Free $100 Streaming Services Research Study
Free Project Purple Face Mas
Possible Free PlantFusion Complete Plant Collagen Builder
Lane Bryant Covert Client Program – Free Clothes, Points & More
Panera Members – Free Bagel Everyday in March
Possible Free $125 Pregnant Women Research Study
Free Sample of Estee Lauder Futurista Foundation
Free Facial Exfoliator

Deals:

Castle Magnetic Blocks 40-Piece ONLY $24.99 (Reg. $60)
Krazy Glue Super Glue 2-Pack ONLY $1.77 (Reg. $4)
Where the Wild Things Are ONLY $5.00 on Amazon
New ShopDisney 50% Off Clearance Sale
LEGO Friends Andrea’s Bunny Cube ONLY $9.99
Bella Egg Cooker ONLY $7.99 at Best Buy (Reg $15)
Criss Cross Ankle Buckle Sandals ONLY $17.99 Shipped (Reg $25)
Pink Crystal Pendant & Necklace ONLY $1.45 Shipped
MUK LUKS Nerissa Sandals ONLY $12.99 (Reg. $39)
Coleman Gas Camping Stove ONLY $43.88 (Reg $80)
Fruit of the Loom Men’s Tanks 5-Pack ONLY $9.39 (Reg $16)
KitchenAid Odor Removal Bar ONLY $6.99 (Reg $11)
Keurig K-Classic K50 ONLY $69.99 Shipped (Reg $120)
Seamless Spandex Shorts $6.99 Shipped (Reg $16)
Women’s Mid-Rise Leggings ONLY $6.50 at Old Navy (Reg $13)
Bentgo Kids Brights Lunch Box ONLY $19.99 (Reg $40)

1,000 pts & Snack Recipes From Chex on Fetch Rewards!

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Elevate your snack game with Chex™ Cereal and 1,000 points

 

Whether you’re a fan of savory, sweet, or little-bit-spicy snacks, there’s a Chex™ mix recipe that is sure to win you over.

But before you mix up a batch of Muddy Buddies, Cheesy Ranch Mix or another tasty Chex recipe, be sure to check out this Special Offer from Fetch Rewards. Earn 1,000 points when you pick up two boxes of any type of Chex™ Cereal. That sounds pretty sweet… or savory.

And if you are new to Fetch Rewards, check out my post here. Use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score Bonus Points (through 3/5/2021, you’ll earn 2000 points!)

 

3 Months of Free Coffee with MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription!

Abby H.

If you live or work near a Panera, this deal is pretty sweet!

If you redeem your MyPanera+ Coffee subscription daily during your monthly subscription, that works out to about 30¢ per day. Subscribe now and get your first 3 months free. After that, it’s just $8.99/month (plus tax).

Any Size, Any Flavor-Includes unlimited hot coffee, iced coffee, and hot tea.

Get any size, any flavor once up to every 2 hours, with unlimited refills while you’re in the cafe. That means plenty of coffee to pair with your favorite bagel, breakfast sandwich, or sweet treat. YUM!

Fine Print: *For new subscribers and resubscribers that sign up for a MyPanera+ Coffee subscription between 12/10 through 3/31/2021, you will receive three (3) free months of coffee subscription. Must be a MyPanera member and at least 18 years of age or older to register. Registration available online only including Kiosk. You may cancel at any time. If you do not cancel either before your renewal date or after the expiration of any free trial offer, your credit card will automatically be charged $8.99 plus tax for the monthly subscription and will be charged on a recurring monthly basis every thirty (30) days thereafter until you cancel your subscription. To cancel your subscription online, visit the Subscription section at www.panerabread.com/MyPaneraCoffee or on the Panera Bread app. Subscription limited to hot coffee, hot tea and iced coffee once every two hours plus unlimited refills. Excludes iced tea and cold brew iced coffee and espresso and cappuccino beverages. Customizations including but not limited to added Espresso and added Syrups (Vanilla and Caramel) are not included in the Coffee Subscription monthly price. Upcharges apply. Other additions such as Milk, Skim Milk, Almond Milk, Half & Half, Sweeteners are included in the monthly subscription price. Subscription program registration and redemption available at participating U.S. bakery-cafes only. Excludes third party delivery and catering orders. One subscription per person. Visit here for complete Terms and Conditions. No cash back unless required by law. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Offer may expire without notice due to error, fraud or other unforeseen circumstances. ©2020 Panera Bread. All Rights Reserved.

New Recipe: Banana Bread in a Cake Pan!

Abby H.
These bananas are perfect for making banana bread!

I’ll admit: I don’t have a loaf pan. I did, but it died. It was metal, and after 10+ weeks of weekly use… ::Sad Trombone:: I know I should buy a glass one (I have my eye on this one), but until then, I’m making do with what I’ve got.

And what I’ve got is a glass cake pan. Specifically a 9×9 glass cake pan, like this one. I looked online for some ideas about baking times and temps and reworked my usual recipe. The best part of this recipe is that the bread is moist, fluffy/airy with a good crumb.  It is not dense or heavy at all.

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, spray 9×9 glass baking dish with spray release.
  2. In a small dish, mash up bananas, set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter/coconut oil for about 30 seconds-1 minute until light and fluffy.
  4. Add sugar, beat until combined and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  6. Add bananas and vanilla, and blend until the wet ingredients are all incorporated.
  7. Add baking soda and Kodiak Mix. Stir to combine.
  8. Pour into the prepared 9×9 glass baking dish.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Test with toothpick in the center of the bread for doneness.

This recipe makes 1 9×9 cake pan, which is approximately 9-12 servings, depending on how big you like the pieces.

My kids like this bread toasted with either butter or cream cheese. It never lasts long.