Looking to engage in some sustainable fun this weekend? Check out Porchlight Community Services’ end-of-year clothing swap this Sunday, November 30th, from 1pm-4pm.
Details can be found here.
They also have an upcoming toy swap on 12/6/2025, just in time for the holidays!
I love Porchlight. In addition to hosting swaps, they help keep food from ending up in landfills, and getting food into the hands (and bellies) of San Diegans in need. You can learn more about Porchlight’s mission here.
Thrift stores are getting in on the Black Friday Sales, too. And why not? With more people on a tighter budget, thrift stores are a great way to save money while shopping, support a charity, and keep clothing and home goods out of landfills.
Goodwill:
Black Friday (11/28)
Shop Goodwill SoCal stores and receive a free scarf with a minimum $30 purchase.*
All Weekend Long (11/28-12/1)
The first 25 people in line each day at Goodwill SoCal’s Retail Stores and Boutiques will receive a coupon for 20% off a future purchase of $30 or more.**
Enter for a chance to win a $2,000 gift voucher for our Goodwill SoCal ebay Shop!*** Learn more and enter to win at a Goodwill SoCal store near you.
Goodwill also has a VIP program where you can score a 20% off coupon- Sign up here.
Amvets: All items are $3.00, excluding clearance items. This deal is valid all day on November 28, 2025, at all AmVets locations. Locations can be found here.
Amvets is one of my favorite thrift stores; they always have great clothes and craft supplies.
Salvation Army is also having a Black Friday sale, but theirs is limited in time, unlike Amvets. Enjoy 50% 0ff the entire store on Friday, November 28, 2025, 8am-12pm.
If you can’t make it then, but are on the hunt for clothes- GOOD NEWS! All clothing will be 50% off Friday-Saturday, November 28-29, 2025. Find your location Salvation Army Thrift store here.
There may be other thrift stores having sales, but my internet searches were not that fruitful. I was aware of both of these because I had seen signs in stores recently.
I don’t usually post a lot of Black Friday Deals, but this one is close to my heart.
We’re a Lego Family, and a Star Wars Family, so when I saw this deal in my email the other day, I knew I had to share it.
Starting tomorrow 11/26/25, at Walgreens (and Walgreens.com), you can score this Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar for just $29.99. That’s 40% off the original price!! This deal is going to go super fast, so I recommend setting a timer or a reminder on your phone. I’ve already got a reminder set in my phone’s calendar with the link as the location.
This is going to be a great Advent Calendar for my oldest!
I’ve got a couple of adult readers on my gift-giving list each year.
And it can be hard to find a book to give as a gift, but I recently discovered Book of the Month.
You can give a 3, 6, or 9-month membership, depending on what works for your budget.
Or, if you are the reader in your life, check it out for yourself! They have a pretty decent deal going right now: Join Book of the Month and choose your first book for $9.99 or make your pick later.
FINE PRINT: By clicking the checkbox above, you agree to Book of the Month’s Terms of use and Privacy policy. You also acknowledge that you are signing up for a recurring monthly subscription. Unless you skip the month or cancel your membership using our site or app prior to the 21st of each month, you will be renewed for $16.99 plus tax next month and one credit will be added to your account redeemable for your next book. As part of your $5 enrollment offer, you acknowledge that you cannot cancel until after you are renewed at least once. As part of this transaction, you may see a $21.99 temporary hold on your payment method, which will be released in a couple of days.
Did you know that Fetch (my favorite cash back app of all time) has a co-branded American Express Card?
Those of us who know about rewards credit cards agree this is a great deal- BUT- only if you can use it responsibly. Credit cards like this are a tool.
The Fetch Card earns 10X points¹ on groceries—with no annual fee².
Apply now and get a 50,000-point bonus³ if you’re approved and spend $150 with the Fetch Card. $150 on groceries isn’t hard to do these days.
As someone with an American Express Card, I see this opportunity as a great deal. 50,000 points is about a $50 Gift Card Reward in the Fetch App.
If you are new to Fetch, use my code ND2TB when you sign up, and you’ll earn Bonus Points (amounts vary from 1500 to 4000, depending on the current promotion).
And to learn more about how Fetch works, check out my post here.
This is a deal I can get behind.
I love Luna Grill; it replaced Daphne’s in our area as the fast casual Mediterranean restaurant.
App Exclusive: $10 off Family Meals
Redeem by 12/31 in the Luna Grill app for $10 off Family Meals portioned for 4 or 6.
I love these family meals. They are great for take-out night or for meal prep. Sometimes I want grilled chicken for lunch during the week, but I don’t want to fire up the grill. I pick up the Family Meal for 4 and portion it out in my lunchwear for the entire week. The meals for 4 (and 6) and super generous and can definately stretch a few more servings. I usually get 6 lunches from a Family Meal for 4.
The family meals include your choice of kabobs served with seasonal veggies, rice, salad, pita, and a choice of hummus or sauce.
Discount applies to the base price of Family Meal for 4 or 6. Valid in the Luna Grill app through 12/31/2025. *Limit (1) offer per guest per visit. No cash value. Must be presented at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers or promotions. No substitutions.
Advanced Opinions (AO) is another Market Research company that emails me about studies and surveys.
Right now, they are recruiting for a new study about GI Issues (Crohn’s Disease, etc.).
Open to ages 25-60
Must have a Webcam to participate in Part 2, the follow-up Webcam Group. Follow Up Webcam Group: After completion of the Online Survey, some will be selected to participate in a 90-minute Webcam Group, held December 3rd or 4th. If selected for Part 2, you will be notified by email with the details. Webcam Group Platform: QualBoard
To be considered for this study, view the list and complete the pre-screener here.
Y’all know I love to secret shop!
I learned about Amusement Advantage from some friends who have had a blast doing secret shopping and having adventures with their families. Amusement Advantage has all sorts of fun shops: movie theatres, amusement parks, museums, and more! They have opportunities to do secret assignments in almost every state of the US and most of the Provinces in Canada.
Right now, they have assignments available at the SkyZone in San Diego! Amusement Advantage has a mystery shop available at Sky Zone – San Diego (Fran) in San Diego, CA 92126 for November!
SPECIAL WEEKDAY OPTION allowed FOR NOVEMBER ONLY: SHOP ANY DAY 11.21 – 11.30. Earlier dates are given preference.
Pay/Reimbursement: $20 + Reimbursement up to $100 + $50 Extra Pay + $5 Early Return Bonus.
$50 EXTRA PAY above the rate listed, offered on this assignment! $100 reimbursement-spend YOUR WAY-more jump time, guests, arcades, or food/drinks! Just 90 minutes required onsite – free fun and food plus profit!
They now pay via PayPal in 21-28 days.
CLICK HERE to view the details and apply!
I received this email from Skopkick, and if you haven’t already picked up a turkey… Here’s an offer that might sweeten the deal:
From now until 11/24, purchase our featured turkey (Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey, All Natural, 10-16 lbs., Serves 5-8) at Walmart and submit your receipt to earn 750 kicks back.
If you are new to Shopkick, I wrote about how it works (and a link to get you started) here.
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 of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.
Topic: Parents
Who: Parents of 7-13-year-olds
Nov 19 – Dec 20, 2025
In-home Session + Online Diary
2 hr In-home + 2 week Diary
Incentive: $450 (in-home) $200 (diary)
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.
Topic:Technology (Business Decision Makers)
Who: Business decision makers involved in wireless communications
Nov – Dec 2025
Online Interview
45 min
Incentive: $350
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.
Topic: Healthcare: Seniors & Caregivers
Who: Seniors and Caregivers to Adults
Dec 2025 (exact dates TBD)
Online Webcam
75 min
Incentive: $125
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.
Topic: Grocery Choices
Who: Adults 18+
Dec 16-18, 202
Online interview + pre-work
60 min interview + 20 min pre-work
Incentive: $175
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:
Hewes Family Fun 