If you aren’t able to make the other school supply/backpack giveaways I have posted about, this event, brought to you by San Diego Child Support.
- August 14, 2021
- 9am-1pm
- 401 Mile of Cars Way National City, CA 91950
Author: Abby H.
8/3/2021-8/5/2021 FREE Family End of Summer Palooza (La Mesa, CA)
I’ve been looking for back-to-school freebies and backpack giveaways to post about, and I found this event, sponsored by Grossmont Healthcare District.
The event is FREE to attend and will include free back-to-school supplies, health activities, and fun prizes given away each day!
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Each day during the event, there will be a Food drive To help local community members in need. They will be collecting canned foods to give back to the East County community.
Tuesday, August 3rd, 10AM-2PM: Get ready for back to school The park will be filled with community partners and a back to school giveaways! A DJ will get the fun time going all day long.
Wednesday, August 4th, 10AM-2PM: Get crafty The fun continues with take-home crafts in the park, face-painting activities, and a story-time led by some furry friends, including free books to those that join!
Thursday, August 5th, 10AM-2PM: Get active For a family activity, we’ll have a fun group exercise for all ages and levels of activity to get you moving outdoors! A fresh food giveaway will be this day, as well as the big prize- a $120 Gift Card!
Community Partners:
- Herrick Health Library
- YMCA
- Family Health Centers of San Diego
- Neighborhood Healthcare
- La Maestra
- San Diego Food Bank
- El Cajon Valley High School Community Center
- Love on a Leash
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- San Ysidro Health
- Molina
7/23/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals!
Hey Gang! It’s Friday and that means it’s time for some freebies and deals.
This week has been fun! We have relatives visiting from out of town. Additionally, The littlest kiddo finished up her literacy summer program, and the big kid had his first week without summer school. Lots of swimming this week! I hope you’ve had a good week and are ready got some freebies!
As usual, let’s start this off with some ways to keep the kiddos fed and entertained this summer:
If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.
Most of these freebies and deals are online. I know y’all are vaxxed and ready to party, but I’m trying to keep you safe. Keep up the social distancing with strangers, wash and sanitize your hands, and cover your mouth and nose if you are going to be around strangers. The kids and I still mask up when we go out, and I’ve got hand sanitizer at the ready.
Freebies:
Free Food and School Supplies from Ibotta
Free Snacks, Candy, and Supplements from Try Products
Free Lancome Lash Idole Lifting & Volumizing Mascara
Free Sample of L’Oreal Revitalift Glycolic Acid Serum
Free Sample of Essence LIR Pet Food
Free Else Nutrition Plant-Powered Complete Nutrition Shake Mix
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Subscription to Cottages & Bungalows Magazine
Free Sample of Enfagrow Toddler Formula
Free Honey Stinger Waffle at Sprouts
Free Entenmann’s Little Bites Mini Tarts at Walmart
Free Macy’s Fragrances
Free Subscription to American Farmhouse Style Magazine
Free Starkist Tuna for Soldiers
Free American Golden Lager & Hard Seltzer House Party Kit
Free Pride Sticker
Free Baby’s Busy Day: Being One is So Much Fun! Book
Free Sample of L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Free Mini Pineapple Plant
Free Pet Telemedicine Visit
Free Sample of La Roche-Posay SPF 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk
Free Sample of L’Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation
Free Eco Lips Lip Balm
2 Free Pints of Nightfood Ice Cream
Free The Little Potato Company Savory Herb Microwave Ready Kit
Deals:
75% Off Body Glove + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
70% Off Martha Stewart + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
65% Off prAna Apparel + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Biker Shorts ONLY $4.50 with Coupon Code
Hanging Hammock with 2 Pillows ONLY $34.99 (Reg $65)
Old Navy High-Waisted Elevate Leggings ONLY $11.99 (Reg $30)
Up to 44% Off on Swimming Goggles on Amazon
Lowest Price: Giggle Wiggle Game ONLY $7.77 on Amazon
Plackers Dental Floss Picks & Travel Case ONLY $0.99
MUK LUKS Women’s Groove Music Sandals ONLY $24.99 (Reg $60)
MUK LUKS Marsha Sandals ONLY $21.99 (Reg. $45)
Nylabone Power Chew ONLY $1.01 (Reg. $3.69)
LEGO BrickHeadz Valentine’s Bear ONLY $5 (Reg. $10)
Crayola My Little Pony Coloring Book ONLY $2.39 (Reg. $5)
14-Piece Kitchen Knife Set ONLY $19.27 (Reg $26)
Clinique 6-Piece Skincare Set ONLY $47 Shipped ($93.50 Value)
B. Toys Table Top Easel for Kids ONLY $10.43 (Reg. $25)
Bounty Essentials Paper Towel 6 Big Rolls ONLY $3.95 (Reg $8)
VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Choo-Choo ONLY $9.98 (Reg. $20)
Crayola Peppa Pig Coloring Book ONLY $2.39 (Reg. $5)
Golden Girls ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas $5.99 (Reg. $13)
Upcoming Pain Sufferer Project $50
AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the subject on Pain Management.
To be considered, please complete the pre-screener here.
Compensation: $50 (if chosen)
Open to: Pain Sufferers
Week of July 26th 2021 – 9am-4pm ET (30-mins)
Recipe: Crispy Onion Chicken
This is a delicious, easy recipe. And kids love it too!
Crispy Onion Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (your choice, I like breasts or thighs)
- 2 cups French Fried Onions, crushed
- 2 T. flour
- dash freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (You can use coconut oil or margarine if you are dairy free)
Directions:
- Place onions in a Ziploc bag and crush onions with a rolling pin (or a bottle of wine, whichever is handy)
- Pour crushed onions, flour, and pepper in a flat dish, mix thoroughly.
- Dip each piece of chicken in melted butter, and rolleach buttery piece in onion/flour mixture.
- Place each piece in a greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
I like to serve these with mashed potatoes, and a green salad (I really like this one).
Q-insights SUV Research Study Pays $300
Q-insights is another company that 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 San Diego County. These days they are doing most of their studies online via chat or online surveys.
Right now Q-Insights is currently recruiting for an online study on the topic of SUV’s.
Dates: August 16-20, 2021 for SUV owners nationwide.
This is a 2.5 hour online focus group that pays $225 plus homework that pays $75 for a total of $300 compensation.
Q-insights is looking for male and female owners of the following SUVs 2015 or newer:
Audi E-Tron
Audi Q5
Audi Q5 E
Audi SQ5
BMW X5
Chevrolet Blazer
Ford Edge
Jaguar E-Pace
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Evoque
Land Rover Ranger Rover Velar
Lexus GX
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Subaru Ascent
Subaru Outback
Toyota 4Runner
Volvo XC60
Please note, you will have to provide proof of vehicle ownership during the research.
To see if you qualify, please fill out the pre-screener survey here.
Fetch Rewards: A sparkling clean home waiting to happen!!
New! Earn points on clean-it-all essentials.
Spruce up and keep things fresh with this bunch of household heavy hitters. Head to the app to check out how you can get 5,000 points when you spend $25 on Air Wick®, Finish®,Woolite®, Lysol® NeutraAir™ and Resolve® products.
If you haven’t signed up for Fetch Rewards yet, or want to learn more, check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I’ve earned over $175 in rewards in 2021 alone, just by purchasing my regular groceries and scanning in all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it).
Tryazon: Vitamin Friends Healthy Kids Party
We’ve been participating in Tryazon events for three+ years. We’ve gotten to try all sorts of fun toys, games, and food. You can learn more about Tryazon here.
Make sure your kids are getting the nutrition they need with this Tryazon Featured Party opportunity, from Vitamin Friends. Vitamin Friends gummies come in delicious, kid-approved flavors with all the nutrients and natural ingredients parents love. All gummies are gelatin-free and without all the sugars found in most gummies. They provide a wide variety of supplements to help support kids health and meet your kids’ needs. Vitamin Friends are proud partners with Autism Hope Alliance and meet all the Approved Autism Partner standards.
Tryazon has 50 hosting spots open for this opportunity! Those selected get to receive a party pack valued at $120+ with a variety of kids gummy vitamins to share with friends and family! Learn more and apply here: https://www.tryazon.com/vitamin-friends-healthy-kids-party/
Upcoming Men’s Shaving Project $125
AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the subject on Men’s Shaving Products.
To be considered for this study, complete the pre-screener here (Complete it at home, you need to attach a photo of the razor that you are currently using- no screenshots from the internet).
- Open to: MEN 21-45 years old
- Compensation: $125 (if chosen)
- When: Tuesday, July 27th, Wednesday, July 28th, or Thursday July 29th, 2021.
Various times available.
**COMPLETE FORM WHEN HOME – YOU WILL BE REQUIRED IN FORM TO SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOU HOLDING YOUR RAZOR YOU USE MOST FREQUENTLY. THIS MUST BE AN IMAGE OF YOUR OWN RAZOR (IN YOUR HOME). (INTERNET PHOTOS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)**
Q-insights Health Insurance Study – $150
Q-insights is another company that 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 San Diego County. These days they are doing most of their studies online via chat or online surveys.
Right now Q-Insights is currently recruiting for an online study on Health Insurance.
The study will run from August 3rd-August 5th, 2021 and you will be compensated $150 as a thank you for your time.
To complete the pre-screener survey, please click here. If you pre-qualify they will call you to ask some additional qualifying questions.
Hewes Family Fun 