Tryazon: Positive Coloring T-Shirts by Doodle Tees

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.

Let your kids’ creativity shine with this new Tryazon Featured Party opportunity, sponsored by DoodleTees!  Doodle Tees is an Interactive Apparel company for kids. They have t-shirts and onsies which come in five different positive designs to encourage self-expression and creativity. Get creative, colorful, and spread joy!

Tryazon has 50 hosting spots open for this opportunity!  Those chosen will receive a party pack with 10 Doodle Tees shirts to showcase, color, and share with friends and family!  Learn more and apply here: https://www.tryazon.com/doodle-tees-spread-the-joy-party/ 

7/2/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals

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Good morning!

This week has been ok, lots of stuff going on behind the scenes. There will be some posts with more info next week.

As summer is upon us, here are a few freebies to keep your kiddos occupied and fed 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. While the State of California is open, I’m not recommending that we all pile into the car and hit the mall. Please remember that most states have not yet reached herd immunity rates. Be safe, be careful.

Freebies:

Free SOS Hydration Electrolyte Drink
Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven in July – Starts Today
Sam’s Club – 50 Free 4×6 Prints
Free GURU Energy Drink at Whole Foods
Free Evil Foods Plant-Based Meat
2021 Ford Essence Festival Tote
Free Carolina Herrera Good Girl & Bad Boy Fragrances
Free Eylure Eyelash Product
Free Multiple Journals
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Farberware Espresso or Coffee Machine
Free Movie Download
New FREE Personalized Book from Beans & Sparks
Free MyHeritage Ancestry Tools
Phantom Fireworks – Free Pack of 6 Gold Sparklers
Free Bagel at Panera if You’re Vaccinated – Starts Today
Free Paco Rabanna Fragrances
Verizon Up Rewards – Free $3-$5 Amazon or Starbucks Gift Card
Possible Free $125 Groceries Research Study
Free Mini Fridge
Free Beer, Seltzer or Non-Alcoholic Beverage with Vaccine Goal
Free Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream after Rebate
Free Doodle Tees Spread Joy Party
Free OLLY Sleep Gummies Sample
Possible Free Flamin’ Hot Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell

Deals

Sedona Cast Iron Mini Skillet & Griddle Set ONLY $9.99 (Reg $30)
Kate Spade Rowe Medium Top Zip Satchel ONLY $89 (Reg $399)
Limited Edition Space Jam Box + Free Double Box
The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book $4.99 (Reg. $10)
Electric Hair Trimmer for Men ONLY $20.40 (Reg $50)
Disney Princess Animator Doll ONLY $13.40 (Reg. $27)
Tommy Hilfiger Bath Towels ONLY $5.99 at Macys (Reg $18)
Elite Gourmet Personal Blender ONLY $29.74 (Reg $44)
Save 50% on Little Tikes Mighty Blasters at Target
Save 65% on Muk Luk Sandals + Extra 15% Off at Checkout
Save 70% on Fave Fragrances + Extra 15% Off at Checkout
$9.99 Swim Sale at Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret Sports Bras are $9.99 (reg $39.50) Semi-Annual
Etch A Sketch Classic Monopoly Edition ONLY $7.99 (Reg. $20)
Mirabal Queen Sheet Set ONLY $23.67 (Reg. $119)
Benefit Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara ONLY $13 (Reg $26)
Intex Twin Inflatable Air Mattress ONLY $9.97 at Walmart
Dash Smart Store Compact Hand Mixer ONLY $9.99 (Reg $20)
Tie-Dye Throws ONLY $9.99 (Reg $34)
MUK LUKS Women’s Boardwalk Stroll Sneaker $27.99 (Reg. $55)

Monthly Side Hustle Totals- June 2021

I decided that at the end of each month in 2021 I’m going to post the breakdown of how much I made doing each side hustle/cashback app. My complete side hustle list can be found here and my complete list of Smartphone Apps can be found here.

I know some of you are curious about how much I make doing all of the hustles that I wrote about, and while I do a year-end update, I know some of you don’t wanna wait till the end of the year and that’s understandable.

Some of the side hustles I do frequently, like using the Fetch Rewards App every time I go shopping.

Some of the hustles are more passive but have cumulative rewards so even though I do them each month, I may not receive a payout each month. It doesn’t make them any less valuable to me, they just take a longer amount of time to earn the reward. Honestly, those are fairly low-time investments, so I don’t feel bad that they take a long time to earn a payout. SBKC and Achievement are two of these.

And some I do in fits and starts. For example, I may not spend a lot of time doing PaidViewPoint surveys for a few weeks, and then I’ll get two or three emails telling me that I have time-sensitive or higher-paying surveys. Then I’ll rush over to the site and do five or 10 surveys and earn five or 10 bucks. It just depends on what’s available at the time.

Some of you might notice from this list that there are a number of research studies, I’ve been trying to do at least 1-2 a month because they tend to pay a lot better than surveys. I have been posting research studies and opportunities on the blog whenever they come across my email. I hope some of you are also applying for them and receiving opportunities to do them too.

June was a great month for side hustles! I’ve been keeping track in a Google Sheet, and June was the best month to date so far, in terms of both cash made and full-size products received. I have been doing a lot of reviews and such but don’t pay cash, but rather pay in-kind (Tryit, InfluensterSocial Nature, and BzzAgent). Each one of those sends a product or samples.

I try not to take the sample only offers because it’s not worth my time to review a bunch of sample size stuff. Especially when I can be working with brands and companies that offer me products that are full-size, or they pay me with cash. Because really, as nice as say five dollar tube of deodorant might be, I can’t really pay my utility bill with it.

I’ll be writing about how I’ve been using my funds earned to stretch our grocery budget later in the week or next week. It’s been pretty amazing how you can take advantage of apps and deals and free gift cards to stretch your budget.

  • Fetch Rewards: $70
  • Research Study/Focus Group: $100 (I did three short ones this month)
  • Capterra: $50
  • Pinecone Research: $3
  • Field Agent: $47.69
  • PaidViewPoint: $18.31
  • UpVoice: $10
  • Sold outgrown clothes and toys at a local resale shop: $60
  • Receipt Hog: $5
  • SheSpeaks Rebate: $20
  • Misc. Rebates: $45
  • Class Action Lawsuit payouts (these I didn’t apply for, I just received checks in the mail) $125
  • Bitmo Perks: $5

Talk Back: How much do you make each month on your side hustles? Do you have any that you love and want to recommend? Leave a link in the comments below! Please no MLM or Direct Sales Opportunities. 

Free Food Resources for July 2021 (San Diego County)

A new month means that it’s time for the monthly update of free food resources in San Diego.

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

If you are located outside San Diego County, call 211. If you are not familiar with 211, here is their website and it can point you in the right direction.

San Diego Food Bank Distributions for July 2021 can be found here. Enter your address (or just your zip code) and the map will show you all of the distributions in your area or closest to you. You can filter by the days of the week to find food when you are available. If there is an income requirement/limit to participate, each location/listing will say such.

Neighbor distributions are intermixed with the San Diego Food Bank Distributions, however, they have no income requirements, and you come as you are. These Distributions are primarily fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.

Super Pantry Locations can be found here (this listing is countywide). The San Diego Foodbank website also has resources for Diaper banks, free food resources for seniors, and more.

Here is my 2021 Free Summer Lunch for kids post. It’s got all sorts of great info on where and when to pick up free lunches for kids all summer long.

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

Cents of Style: Item Of The Week- Best Basic Tops BOGO

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Favorite Tops

I love this sale. Cents of Style has a great selection of shirts years round, but when it’s BOGO? ::Chef’s Kiss:: 10/10!

These tops come in TONS of colors, styles, and sizes S-3XL and are perfectly styled with your favorite pair of jeans, cardigan, and sneakers or with a pencil skirt and your favorite pair of heels.

The Coupon code is BASICSBOGO and it will make this whole collection Buy One Get One FREE! Making them start at 2 for $14.99!

6/25/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals

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Good morning!

This week has been busy, but we are settling into our summer schedule. There are a lot of cute PDF summer schedules that you can print online, and I’ve seen a lot of people post them on Social Media. I’ll be making a slightly more realistic one this weekend for our family. If it turns out ok, I may post it.

As summer is upon us, here are a few freebies to keep your kiddos occupied and fed 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. While the State of California is open, I’m not recommending that we all pile into the car and hit the mall. Please remember that most states have not yet reached herd immunity rates. Be safe, be careful.

Freebies:

Free Sample of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Spin Scooter Rides & Helmets for Healthcare Providers
Free Sample of MiN New York CODA Fragrance
Free $5 Twitch Gift Card
Free Wildflower Seeds from AirWick
Free Dose & Co. Collagen Supplements
Free Bromley’s Smooth Operator 7-Blade Razor
Free Bag of Country Archer Beef Jerky Sticks
Free Sample of Downy Unstoppables at Sam’s
Free Chomps Original Beef Stick
Free Subscription to Esquire Magazine
Free Subscription to Parents Magazine
Free Killer Creamery Ice Cream Sandwiches
Free Coffee Grounds for Your Garden at Starbucks
Free Skin Microbe Test Kits
Free Spin Master Extreme Sports Megathon Party Kit
Free Sample of Ralph Lauren Ralph’s Club Fragrance
Free Eczema HQ Magazine
Free Kids Organizational Storage Item
Free Hallmark Card Every Month
Free Sample of Coach for Men Cologne
Free Skin Discoloration Products + 100 eGift Card
Free Karma Rub Elemental Pain Relief Lotion Sample
Free Sample of Ralph Lauren Ralph’s Club Fragrance
Free Sample of IT Cosmetics Hello Results Retinol Cream
Free Subscription to Shape Magazine
Free Biggby Coffee
500 Free Tickets at Chuck E Cheese
Free Bottle of Frunutta Melatonin
Free Samples of Herbal Zap Health Drink Mixes

Deals:

Steve Madden Men’s Crossbody Bag ONLY $23.04 (Reg $36)
Sonoma Goods For Life Patriotic Tees ONLY $3.99 (Reg $10)
Thermo-Electric Water Dispenser ONLY $57.02 (Reg $100)
Hanging Cosmetic Bag ONLY $5.99 Each Shipped (Reg $20)
Disney Princess Vanity Toy ONLY $29.88 (Reg $50)
Kate Spade Darcy Small Slim Crossbody ONLY $89 (Reg $249)
Insignia 10-Qt Digital Air Fryer Oven ONLY $59.99 (Reg $150)
Remington Men’s Body Hair Trimmer ONLY $26.30 (Reg $50)
Fast & Furious 8-Movie Collection Box Set ONLY $28.99 (Reg. $60)
Fisher-Price Train Ball Pit ONLY $19 (Reg $40)

Special Needs Resource Foundation Presents Free, In-person Read 3×3 Literacy Event!

Join the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego and San Diego Family for our FREE in-person event on Saturday, July 24 from 9-11am at the San Diego Central Library – 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101.

Three authors, Doreen Cronin, Alex Montoya, and Reginald Brown, will entertain children of all abilities with a book reading and a unique, themed craft. Parents can gather resources from local businesses. One free book per child, while supplies last.

To Register or learn more about this event, click here.

And if you are looking for something fun to do later that day, check out the Free San Diego Youth Carnival at the Jacobs Center. 

Craftsy Promotions and Free Classes!

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Oh yeah, Craftsy is back and they’ve got a great promotion going on right now.  Craftsy has classes and supplies.

Now through  June 28, 2021, save 60% off sitewide with code CRAFT60.

If you are new to Craftsy and want to check it out, they also offer a lot of free classes. Here are just a few that I love:

 

Tryazon: Host a Hues & Cues Game Night!

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.

The creators of Telestrations and Blank Slate introduce Hues & Cues in this new Tryazon Featured Party opportunity, sponsored by The OP! What hue do you think of when someone says “apple”? Hues & Cues is a colorful game of communication where players are challenged to make connections to colors with one and two-word cues. Players try to guess the specific hue from 480 colors on the game board. The closer the guesses, the more points you earn! It’s great for families and parties!

Tryazon has 300 hosting spots open for this opportunity! Those selected get to receive a party pack with two copies of Hues & Cues, one to enjoy and one to give out as a door prize! Learn more and apply here: https://www.tryazon.com/hues-and-cues-game-night/ 

Become a Just Egg Ambassador!

Have you heard of Just Egg? 

It’s an egg substitute made from plants. And now you can share Just Egg with your friends and family!

Your friends might not believe an egg made from a plant is possible, let alone delicious. But you know it is. Now’s your chance to prove it to the skeptics: gift free JUST Egg to up to three friends. And JUST egg will reward you with a free product too.

When you share JUST Egg with your friends and family, you’re being a force for change in our food system. Because it’s made from plants, JUST Egg is free of cholesterol and it uses less water and carbon emissions than chicken eggs.

Here’s how it works

Step 1: Get your ambassador code and forward it to 3 friends

Step 2: Your friend buys JUST Egg (and saves the receipt)

Step 3:Your friend uploads the receipt and gets reimbursed

Step 4: Then, you get a free JUST Egg product too

 

You understand how a better world is created one bite at a time. So JUST egg is giving you this free JUST Egg to start a conversation that will spark change. Join the bigger conversation at #ShareJUSTEgg. Full terms and conditions here and if you have any issues or questions, please reach out to wecare@ju.st.