Day: January 1, 2026

January 2026: New Healthy Freebies From Social Nature!

Abby H.

 If you are into Organic/Natural/Healthy products, then Social Nature is right up your alley. Sign up and apply to sample products that you are interested in. I usually receive 4-6 offers/freebies per month, sometimes more if I have time to shop. And most of the time it’s full-size products, not just a tiny sample.

In addition to the offers where they mail you a coupon for a free product, Social Nature has started offering 100% cash-back, similar to Ibotta and Fetch Rewards. I love this because I can select exactly what I want, Social Nature tells me which local stores have it, and I can add it to my next shopping list.

And it’s just as easy as Ibotta and Fetch Rewards. Snap a pic and upload it. You can select Venmo, Paypal, or an Amazon Gift Card for your rebate.

There are so many offers this month! Here are the Free/100% Cashback offers available now:

Zero Calorie Sweeteners by Whole Earth Brands
Organic Chocolates by VGAN
Chocolate Natilla Custard by Senor Rico
Protein Packed Feta by Athenos
Gluten-Free Whipped Feta by Athenos
Alpine Cheese Blend by Roth
Caffeine-Free Herbal Teas by Teeccino
Low Sodium Sauces by Tia Lupita
Zero Sugar Rice Pudding by Senor Rico
Protein Pasta by BRAMI
Fresh Microgreens by 80 Acres Farms
PAW Patrol Gel Cups by Winky Desserts
Non-GMO Crackers by Back to Nature
PURE Coconut Water by ZICO
Crisp + Clean Salad Kits by 80 Acres Farms
Bold & Rich Latin Coffee by Sello Rojo
Shots: Energy/Focus/Relax by RYDE
Premium Cold Brew Coffee by Cameron’s Coffee

Not all offers are available in all areas. 

Early 2026 San Diego Clothing Swaps

Abby H.

I love clothing swaps- If you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kids’ wardrobes (and my own).

And as always, if you are looking for more information about clothing swaps, check out my post (with other San Diego, CA area resources)  here.

Here are just a few Q1 Clothing Swaps in the greater San Diego, CA area:

 

The Good Loop hosts clothing swaps in Southern CA frequently, but has nothing currently planned. I recommend following them on Instagram to stay in the know.

Let’s Go Girls SD also hosts clothing swaps frequently. Check out their Instagram page.

Project Pan 2026: Use It Up, Wear It Out, Or Do Without

Abby H.

After seeing so many people with varying levels of success in 2025, I’ve decided that in 2026, I’ll be joining in on Project Pan.

What is Project Pan? It started out with cosmetic wearers wanting to “hit pan,” meaning the metal cup is pressed in, but this phrase has been applied to any sort of “use it up” beauty product challenge.

The term can be used for any sort of beauty product, skincare, haircare, or even cleaning supplies.

It’s a more modern way of saying, “Make do, use it up, go without.”

My Project Pan 2026 goals:

  • Go through the cosmetics and skin care I have, discard anything expired/smelly/separated.
  • Organize my cosmetics and skin care so that it is easy to see and use.
  • Keep track of what I use daily, and make sure to rotate unused items in as I “hit pan”.
  • I have cosmetics spatulas like these to help scoop out any liquids/gels that are stubbornly clinging to the sides of bottles and jars.
  • I will also be cleaning my makeup brushes more often. Some of them I’ve used very vivid colors, and they really need a deep cleaning before I use them again.

I will not be purchasing any new:

  • Perfumes/Body Sprays/EDT
  • Face Wash
  • Exfoliants
  • Masks
  • Serums
  • Eye creams
  • Lotions (I don’t use lotion too often to start with)
  • Body Wash

Things I will be purchasing:

  • Shampoo and Conditioner- With three people in my house, we go through a bottle of each about once a month. I’ll be using my free $10 from CVS Care Pass each month, combined with deals and Extra Care Bucks offers, to buy Shampoo and conditioner. Hopefully, I’ll get some good deals and be able to stock up and not have to use my $10 on hair care products each month. I currently have 3 bottles of shampoo and no conditioner in my stockpile.
  • Deodorant: I use a specific type of deodorant, and it’s not on sale very often, so I usually only buy 1 stick at a time. Upside- a stick lasts 3-4 months. If I see it on sale, I might buy 2.

Talk Back: Have you ever done anything like this before?