April 2026 Clothing Swaps

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). Now that the kids have grown into adult-sized clothing, I’m always looking for a good swap that will have clothes in all of our sizes.

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.

April 20th is Earth Day, and to celebrate, there are usually swaps at Earth Day events. I’ve included all of the swaps I could find at Earth Day celebrations across San Diego.

Here are the April 2026 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.

Parents To Be: Free Breast Pump Resource!

This is a great offer for parents!

Most (if not all) insurance companies provide free breast pumps to mom to be, but navigating the insurance system to get one can be daunting.

Aeroflow Breast Pumps is here to help! Sign up and receive FREE Aeroflow  Breast Pump through your insurance.

It’s super easy:

  • Provide your insurance information to discover breast pump coverage.
  • Aeroflow verifies coverage and submits the required paperwork.
  • Pick a Top-of-the-Line Breast Pump.

That’s it! Pretty Sweet, right?

To get started, click here.  And if you know any mamas-to-be, please share this post with them!

4/3/2026 Weekend Freebies and Deals!

Looking for birthday freebies? Check out my post here. The 2026 list will be out this weekend!

If you live outside Southern California, check out this list: Free Birthday Stuff: Get The Best 100+ Freebies on Your Birthday!

For free food resources, please refer to my comprehensive list, available here.  It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are available outside my area.

Freebies:

FREE L’Oreal Hair Powder Lightener & Developer Kit
FREE LEGO Bunny 3-in-1 Set After Cash Back
FREE Easter Party + $20 Off Coupon at PetSmart on April 4th
FREE Full-Size Pure & Cimple Serum, Night Oil or Moisturizer
FREE Farm Planter Workshop at Home Depot
FREE Sample of L’Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion
How to Get More Freebies Without Wasting Time – My Tried-and-True Hacks
FREE Artefex Art Panel
FREE Pack of Goodwipes Flushable Wipes
Free Birthday Stuff in 2026: Get The Best 100+ Freebies on Your Birthday!
250,000 FREE Chipotle Entree Codes During PGA Tour Hot Streaks
FREE Lipton Fusions Lemonade Iced Tea at Walmart
FREE $30 on Select Categories at Target After Cash Back
FREE 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens
FREE GREENIES Dental Chew Treats
2 FREE Movie Tickets to BEAST
FREE Nooro Portable Knee Massager
10 FREE Wallet Prints at CVS
FREE Sample of e.l.f. Holy Hydration Face Cream
The Best Free Sample Boxes to Request
FREE Sample of TEMPTATIONS Cat Treats
Seeing Clearly Without the Cost: A Guide to Free Contact Lenses
FREE Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
FREE Blue Diamond Almonds Almondmilk Chatterbuy
FREE LEGO & Super Mario Bros Stickers, Giveaways & More at Target
FREE Lancome x Barbara Cox Fragrance Samples
Free Amazon Music Unlimited up to 3 Month Trial – $38.97 Value!
FREE Sample of CESAR Wholesome Bowls Dog Food

 

Deals:

Get Sonic Deals and Specials + Money Saving Sonic Tips
3-Piece Patio Conversation Sofa ONLY $209.99 (Reg $350)
Birkenstock Coupons & Promo Codes: Up To 20% Off HOT Birkenstock Sandals
Women’s Tees From $6.99 at JCPenney
FREE $10 Gift Card w/ 3 Laundry Care Items Purchase at Target

March Monthly Side Quest Totals

Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year, I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money, and how much I earned on each side quest in March. March was a slow month for side quests. I’ve been working on blog stuff, and then Spring Break!

  • MyPoints: I have earned $20 in Amazon gift cards, mostly from my daily surveys.
  • PaidViewPoint: $10.72 via PayPal
  • Fetch: $10.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Rebates (WeStockPeekageSocial Nature, and Aisle ): $6.50 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $23.52

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out:

April 2026: New Healthy Freebies From Social Nature!

 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:

Organic Chocolates by VGAN
Fluoride-Free Toothpaste by Davids
KBBQ Fried Rice Roll by Ocean’s Halo
Organic XL Seaweed Snacks by Ocean’s Halo
0 Sugar Grape Energy Drink by Black Rifle Coffee
0 Sugar Energy Drink by Black Rifle Coffee
Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew by Black Rifle Coffee
Lightly Sweet Biscuits by Effie’s Homemade
Whipped Feta dip and Spread by Athenos
Skipjack Wild Tuna by Wild Planet
Wild Tuna in Olive Oil by Rio Mare
Neuro+ Smoothie Blends by Brainiac Foods

Programs I Use to Find Legit Freebies

Who doesn’t love free stuff?

I’m always on the lookout for good, quality freebies. What I mean by that is items that have value. Not just monetarily, but also items that I will use. That can be anything from free food to a brand new washing machine and dryer.

Many of the freebie programs I have used in the past are no longer available (for example, Tryit and JCPenney Insiders were both acquired by Influenster), so those are not included in my list.

However, here are some that I use today and recommend to others.

This list does not include rebate apps or any other programs where you incur an out-of-pocket expense that is reimbursed later.

Home Tester Club is pretty cool. They are one of my new favorites. You sign up to review items, and they send you something. A lot of the time, they don’t notify you before shipping. You’ll get a package in the mail, and a few days later, you’ll get an email notifying you that you were selected and a link to the survey to complete once you have sampled the product. I’ve received all sorts of great skincare, cosmetics, food, and clothing from Home Tester Club.

Tryazon: The kids and I have been participating in Tryazon events for 8-ish years. We’ve gotten to try all sorts of fun toys, games, organizational products, and food.

Influenster: To get all of the products and free stuff offered by Influenster, you have to download the app.  When they send an offer for a free product, you have to jump on it right away. Their offers go fast! I’ve gotten clothing, cosmetics, perfume, and household appliances through Influenster.

Ripple Street: this company rebranded recently and was previously known as House Party. You can learn about them here

Smiley360  is a Word of Mouth (WOM) marketing website. Sign up for campaigns, and you will receive samples to use and coupons to share with friends. Report your sharing and earn points! I’ve received Laundry detergent (full-sized bottles), vitamins, supplements, tampons, and razors in the past.

Kitchen InsidersKitchen Insiders is an online community where food lovers can get a sneak peek at what we’re cooking up in the Kitchen. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to try some of the latest and greatest snack foods for free in exchange for your honest product feedback. You can even earn points and badges for participating. Joining us in the Kitchen is completely free!

Can Fan Community: A vibrant place where we come together to learn, share, and appreciate the wonders of canned fruits and tomatoes! We’re committed to delivering the freshest, tastiest products, grown here in the USA!  Join the movement of individuals who appreciate the unmatched nutritional value, sustainability, and beyond! Together, we can shout out the message and spread the love for these pantry staples to the world!

Life Hack CollectiveAs part of our community, you’ll be able to participate in engaging Missions that may include trying new products, participating in discussions with your fellow community members, and sharing your opinion on your favorite social media platforms. By completing surveys, they’ll be able to best match you with Missions you’ll hopefully find interesting and fun.

If a company or brand offers you a freebie or a rebate to purchase an item on Amazon in exchange for a review- DECLINE THE OFFER. This is a common scam for new sellers on Amazon to receive reviews, which can put your Amazon account in jeopardy. 

Stack Influence: This is a website and app that offers you products with up to a 100% rebate after you post about it on social media. I wrote about it here. I’ve used it before, and reimbursement is quick

If you are looking for apps or companies that offer 100% rebates on food, check my post here.

Talk back: What is your favorite website for getting free stuff?

Earn Cashback with TopCashBack- Three Great Offers!

TopCashBack is back with some amazing offers and deals. If you’ve never heard of TopCashBack, here’s the scoop:

Visit their website, sign up for an account.

Next time you need to shop online, start at TopCashBack. Search for the retailer, click the link, and shop. You’ll receive cashback on your purchase. Amounts/percentages vary by retailer.   TopCashBack is free to join and can be used with over 4,000 stores!

Shop for health & beauty products and treat yourself! Browse through skincare products, cosmetics, fragrances, and even fitness and vision merchants.

Right now, TopCashBack has a few special offers for new members:

 

Proctor & Gamble: It’s Our Home Rebate Up to $15 Back!

Everyone loves to save money, right? Check out P&G brandSAVER Perks! Save on brands you love, earn rewards, and make an impact. Here are a few of the offers/deals available:

  • NEW It’s Our Home Rebate: Up to $15 Back.
  • Join P&G brandSAVER to unlock up to $15 back when you shop Tide and 20+ more brands.
  • Take quizzes, answer surveys, or scan your receipts featuring P&G Products.
  • Collect points for each engagement and redeem them for prizes like digital rewards and sweepstakes entries.

3/30/26 Freebies and Deals!

Looking for some birthday freebies? Check out my post here.

If you live outside Southern California, check out this list: Free Birthday Stuff in 2025: Get The Best 100+ Freebies on Your Birthday!

For free food resources, please refer to my comprehensive list, available here.  It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are available outside my area.

Freebies:

FREE Custom Fido Alert Pet ID Tags
2 FREE 5×7 Photo Prints at CVS
FREE Man-i Pedi from Hard Mountain Dew
FREE Coffee at Dunkin’ on April 1st
FREE $25 to Spend at Walmart After Cash Back
Chipotle Burrito Vault – $2 Million in FREE Chipotle
FREE Care Mail Handwritten Letters
The Best Baby Registry Websites — Get Baby Freebies and Must-Haves
FREE Custom Tabby Alert Pet ID Tags
FREE AROMASE Psoriasis Scalp Care Products
FREE GREENIES Dental Chew Treats – 10,000 Giveaway
FREE Sample of Wellness Protein Bowls Dog Food
FREE Sample of RoC Hydration+ Water Cream
Free Perfume Samples You Can Get Right Now
FREE Svinka Hand-Drawn Art Postcard
Easy Ways To Get Free Men’s Cologne Samples
FREE OGX ProGrowth + Peptide Conditioner After Walmart Cash
FREE e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint
FREE Sample of Edna Day Moisture Cream & Overnight Cream
FREE Easter Collection Donut at Krispy Kreme
Get Free Samples by Mail: List of Legitimate Freebies & Free Samples From Brand Name Companies
Sweet Surprises: How to Score Free Chocolate
FREE 24-Pack of Crayola Crayons from Staples

Deals

Majesty Palm House Plant 1.94-Gallon ONLY $14.98 at Lowe’s (Reg $25)
Macy’s Jewelry up to 70% Off – Prices as low as $29
40% Off Select Kids’ Ride-on Toys at Target – Stacks w/ $10 Off $50 Toy Coupon
Walmart Beauty Box ONLY $8.98 Shipped – Now FULL Size Items Added
Latest Mixtiles Coupons and Promo Codes: Framed Wall Art Photos Up to 50% Off
BIG Home Event at Macy’s: Up to 60% Off Bedding, Kitchen, Luggage & More
Sta-Green Premium 2-cu ft Mulch on Sale for $2.00 at Lowe’s
JCPenney Spring Women’s Dresses From $19.99
CVS Photo Coupons & Promo Codes – 70% Off 16×20 Canvas, BOGO Free Gifts & More
Dove Men+Care Bar 3 in 1 Cleanser for Body 8-Pk ONLY $9.67 Shipped
Top 15 Sam’s Club Hacks to Save More in 2026
Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker ONLY $49 (Reg $100)

January Monthly Side Quest Totals

Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money, and how much I earned on each side quest this month. I have done some side quests, but I have not yet received the reward.

  • MyPoints: I have earned $20 in Amazon gift cards and approximately $25 in pending points. They should be available by the end of February.
  • PaidViewPoint: $11.45 via Paypal
  • G2: $10 Amazon gift card
  • Fetch: $5.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Rebates (WeStockPeekageSocial Nature, and Aisle ): $12.50 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • Receipt Hog: $5.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Class action lawsuits (I use SettleMate to help me find ones that I might qualify for): $14.70
  • SBKC: $ 20.00 visa gift card (this was from envelopes that I had mailed back to them in December 2025)
  • Evidation: $10 via Venmo
  • BrandClub:  $10.29
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $42.44.

I can use my Amazon Gift Cards to pay for my monthly subscriptions for two months. I use Amazon subscriptions to buy household items that are cheaper on Amazon than local store prices.

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out: