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San Diego County Fall Fire Station Open Houses!

Abby H.

As someone who grew up in San Diego County, I know that it’s always fire season.

Teaching our kids fire safety is key. It’s more than stop, drop, and roll. I was so excited when I saw a PeachJar flyer about upcoming local fire station open houses. These are a great way for kids (and families) to learn more about fire safety and check out the local fire station.

Most of these dates coincide with National Fire Prevention Week (October 5-12, 2025).

Lakeside Fire Protection District (Station 2):
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: 12216 Lakeside Ave. Lakeside, CA 92040

City of Santee Fire Station 4:
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: 8950 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071

City of Carlsbad Public Safety Open House:
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: City of Carlsbad Safety Training Center- 5750 Orion St, Carlsbad, CA 92010
This event will feature live demonstrations and tours with the police, fire, and public works departments.

City of Coronado Fire and Police Departments
When: and Where: Sunday, October 5, at their Public Safety Open House. The free event kicks off National Fire Prevention Week and takes place between 11 am and 2 pm around the main Fire Station (6th Street) and the Police Department (7th Street) on D Avenue.

Poway Fire Open House
Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The location is the Poway Fire training tower- 12335 Crosthwaite Cir, Poway, CA 92064
Activities will include CPR training, a fire safety trailer, and information on defensible space.

City of Chula Vista Fire Station 5:
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: 341 Orange Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Deer Springs Fire Protection District (Station 3):
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10 AM – 1 PM
Where: 10308 Meadow Glen Way East, Escondido, CA 92026

 

Talk Back: If you know of any other Fire Station or public safety open houses in San Diego County, please leave a comment!

Sprouts Rewards is coming soon to California- 10/07/2025!

Abby H.

Have you heard??

Sprouts Rewards is coming to California* on October 7th, and you’ll automatically become a member if you have the Sprouts App!

Check out what Sprouts Rewards has to offer:

  • Points: Earn 10 points for every dollar you spend* at Sprouts. (*Purchases at Sprouts in Chula Vista are excluded from Sprouts Rewards.)
  • Access: Be the first to get the scoop on new brands and products​​.
  • Offers: Redeem member-only digital coupons, plus offers made just for you​.
  • Classes: Nourish your mind with expert-led wellness classes​.
  • Recipes: Discover good-for-you, member-only recipes
  • Influence: Weigh in on next-gen products from emerging brands to hit the shelves.

 

 

Freebies and Deals- 9/29/2025 is National Coffee Day!

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Next Monday, 9/29/2025, is National Coffee Day. In the past, this meant free coffee flowing like water.

This year, there are a few fewer offers, but the available offers are pretty good.

I’ve separated the list into two categories: the first is offers that are available in the San Diego/Southern CA area (where I am), and the second is the rest of the country.

I am unable to confirm these beyond finding them online, so if you go into a store and it’s not an available deal, please let me know.

FYI- Many of these deals require a purchase.

If you are unsure if a local coffee shop or coffee chain in your area is participating, check the app or ask in your local store.

Deals available in San Diego/Southern CA:

  • 7Eleven –  FREE hot coffee with purchase for 7Rewards loyalty members in the 7Now app
  • 85°C Bakery Cafe – FREE coffee in the app
  • Circle K – FREE hot or iced coffee in the app
  • Bruegger’s or Einstein Bros Bagels – FREE coffee with any purchase in the app
  • Burger King – FREE medium iced coffee for Royal Perks members with a $1+ online or in-app purchase
  • IKEA – FREE coffee or tea with IKEA Family
  • Wendy’s – Watch for a Hot, Cold Brew, or Frosty Cream Cold Brew for only 99 cents offer
  • Paris Baguette – FREE medium hot or iced coffee for Rewards members with any purchase from 27-29th

Deals available throughout the US:

  • Kwik Trip – FREE 12 oz Coffee with the app
  • Lamar’s – FREE small coffee
  • GetGo – FREE coffee when you scan your Giant Eagle Advantage Card
  • QuickChek – FREE hot or iced coffee with a purchase for rewards members
  • QuikTrip – FREE small coffee with the app
  • RaceTrac – FREE medium coffee via the app with the promo code: COFFEEDAY25
  • Wawa – FREE coffee for Rewards Members. Offer may vary by location, so check with yours
  • Shipley – FREE Cold Brew Donut or Original Glazed for loyalty members with the purchase of any coffee

Free Educational Resources for Teachers and Home Schoolers!

Abby H.

I’ve been doing some research to find some fun resources for my day job, and I wanted to share because sharing is caring!

Here are just a few of the educational resources available from Canva.

First up is my personal favorite: Canva.  It’s a website where you can make all sorts of media- both print and digital! They have a lot of free worksheet templates for all grades.

I recently learned about Free Book Marketplace, which sells low-cost books to educators. Their Free Resource section is expansive. Their Free Resource section can be found here.

This resource won’t go live until next month, but I’m mentioning it now: Book It. For both home schools and traditional schools, this program is a great way to celebrate reading with tasty rewards for grades TK/pre-K up to 6th grade!

If Pizza isn’t on the menu, Panda Express has a program called Read with Me that is for TK/pre-K through 5th grade (ages 5-11).

Education.com has a plethora of lessons, worksheets, and educational supports in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.

And don’t forget Teachers Pay Teachers. This site has a lot of free resources. Everyone who sells on this site must provide at least 1 free resource. I have a lot of free resources in my store. TPT frequently has sales and discount codes. I do my best to post these coupon codes and sales as they become available.

And not strictly educational, but… LEGO® Life Magazine offers free subscriptions.  Perfect for kids aged 5-9, this printed magazine is packed full of cool activities, fun comics, creative builds, posters, and so much more. We get it at my house, and I try to bring it to school to share with the kids after mine are done pouring over it.

Did you know that Michaels offers a Teacher Discount? Once you verify yourself as a teacher, you’ll receive 15% off everything (even sale merchandise!).

BrightLife Kids: Free Behavioral Health Coaching for Kids 0-12 in California!

Abby H.

This information was sent home with my littlest kid, and it is an amazing resource for California Families.

Brightlife Kids is fully paid for by the State of California. Working to ensure all California families can find the behavioral health support they need when they need it. You qualify if you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12.

Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for the following issues:

  • Tough transitions like divorce, moving, new classroom/school, new sibling.
  • Tantrums and big emotions (anxiety, anger)
  • Focus and Organizational Skills
  • And more

Check out their website for more information and to see if Brightlife is a good fit for your family.

9/13/2025 Weekend Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

What I learned this week: One can still contract Pertussis despite being vaccinated against it. How do I know? Both my kids got it. I took yesterday off from work, and the littlest one and I saw the pediatrician, who confirmed that both kids had it (The big one saw a doctor the day before).

My house has turned into a medication dispensary. My kitchen counter is cluttered with medications, schedules, hand sanitizer, and Lysol spray.  The horrors persist, and so do I.

I’ve updated my list of freebies for birthdays in 2025, which you can find here.

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

 

Freebies:

FREE Sample of L’Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer
FREE Febreze PLUG Warmer at Costco – Today (9/13)
FREE GORGIE Energy Drinks
2 FREE Movie Tickets to Afterburn
FREE $20 Purchase at Walgreens After Cash Back
FREE ALDI Big Bag on September 16th
FREE Zelmin’s Mint Breath Freshening Capsules
Hidden Valley Ranchology Rewards – Free Samples, Socks, Hat, Tote Bag & More
FREE Medium Fries at McDonalds – Every Friday
FREE Fries Every Week at Burger King
FREE Betty Buzz Sparkling Soda
FREE Sample of Stem & Root Melatonin-Free Sleep Support Supplements
FREE Queso Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill on September 20th
FREE Single Smashed Burger Deluxe at Huddle House
FREE Sample of WOWBUTTER Creamy Peanut Free Toasted Spread
Text for $10 Off at Lane Bryant = FREE Item
How to Score Sticker Freebies – Sticker Mule, Keds, Netflix and More
FREE e.l.f. Stay Cool Primer Stick
FREE Sample of AESTHETIC TURBULENCE Fragrance
2 FREE Movie Tickets to In Whose Name?
FREE Sample of Care-e-on Layover Lip Mask
FREE Dart Blasters and Target Sets
FREE Haunted Candy Box Workshop at Home Depot
FREE Sample of CeraVe AM Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
FREE Rhode Peptide Lip Tint at Sephora After Cash Back

 

Deals:

Arched Full Length Mirror ONLY $34 (Reg $60) at Amazon
KitchenAid Kitchen Towel 4-Pack ONLY $9 (Reg $30) at Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 14-Inches Laptop ONLY $175.98 at Walmart

September 2025: 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.

Here are just a few of the Free/100% Cashback offers available now:

  • Dairy-Free Cheese by Daiya Foods
  • Gluten-Free Snack Foods by Feel Good Foods
  • Mental Performance Shots by Magic Mind
  • High Protein Pasta Case by BRAMI
  • Soft Baked Fibre Snacks by Good to Go
  • Shots: Energy/Focus/Relax by RYDE
  • Premium Cold Brew Coffee by Cameron’s Coffee
  • Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drinks
  • Wild Tuna in Olive Oil by Rio Mare
  • Gluten-Free Cookies by Schär
  • Crumbled Tajín Feta Cheese by Athenos
  • Meatless Breakfast Patties by Nature’s Fynd

Weekend Freebie and Deal Round up!

Abby H.

This week has been so busy. Between work, appointments, and overall shenanigans, I am finally able to sit down and post these freebies and deals. And some of these are fire as the kids say.

I’ve updated my list of freebies for birthdays in 2025, which you can find here.

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

 

Freebies:

FREE Hill’s Pet Nutrition Cat Food
FREE Ninja Blast Portable Blender
FREE Kool-Aid Jammers Cherry Pack ReFUNd with Ripple Street
FREE Chips, Guac or Queso Reward at Chipotle
Possible FREE Crunch White Chocolate Candy Bar
FREE $30 Purchase at GAP After Cash Back
FREE Vitafusion Women’s Gummy Multivitamins Chatterbuy Kit
FREE Sample of Four Sigmatic Products
FREE Products with Fur Buddies – New Mission
FREE NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit or NasaFlo Neti Pot
FREE Febreze Fabric Refresher After Walmart Cash
FREE Sample of Giorgio Armani My Way Fragrance
FREE Iron-On Embroidered Patch + FREE Shipping
FREE ACANA Jerky Bites Dog Treats
FREE 3-pk of Aqulius Safety Glasses
FREE Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set at Sephora After Cash Back
FREE PhytoGen Hat
FREE Sample of Korua Batana Oil Spray
FREE Medium Fries at McDonalds – Every Friday
FREE Sample of Conch Coffee
FREE Fries Every Week at Burger King

Deals:

Bella Pro 2 Slice Toaster ONLY $24.99 at Best Buy (Reg $50)
Top 10 Most Purchased Amazon Finds Under $50
Kate Spade Lucy Small Card Holder Wristlet ONLY $39 (Reg $129)
Up to 75% Off Men’s Suits, Blazers and More at Macy’s Friends & Family Sale
Alberto VO5 Extra Body Volumizing Shampoo 15oz ONLY $1 on Amazon
21 Days of Beauty Event at Ulta – Save 50% Off Your Favorite Products!
JCPenney Scented Jar Candles ONLY $11 (Reg $26)

September 2025: First of the Month Savings!

Abby H.

Back in the “olden times” of couponing, the first of the month was the best day for money savers. New coupons would be available to print; the first Sunday of the month (barring any holidays) would have a lot of new high-value coupons.

The first of the month means apps have refreshed their deals. For the complete list of apps I use and recommend, check out my apps page here. My top two favorites are Fetch and Ibotta.

Coupons.com is still around, but they don’t have too many high-value coupons. The same company owns the app Checkout51, which tends to have a better selection of offers.

Store apps have also refreshed their offers and coupons. If you have not downloaded your favorite stores’ apps, go do it. You are leaving money on the table.

Rebate apps like Aisle and  WeStock also refresh and add new offers on the first of each month.  Social Nature frequently adds new offers at the beginning of each month.

If you are a drugstore shopper, check your drugstore apps for new coupons- I suggest “clipping” the coupons for brands you like as soon as you see them. They may go on sale sometime during the month, and you’ll have your savings locked and loaded!

Instead of reaching for our newspapers and scissors, we use our phones to select our offers. Think of modern couponing as saving both time and money!

8/29/2025 Weekly Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

It rained yesterday! For some of you that’s no big deal, but summer here in San Diego County is dry and hot, and any rain is great for our very dry vegetation.

But it was the tail end of a tropical storm, so any time I went outside, my glasses fogged up.

This weekend is looking to be a hot one- the kids and I are looking forward to spending some time in the pool!

I’ve updated my list of freebies for birthdays in 2025, which you can find here.

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

 

Freebies:

FREE Neutrogena Collagen Bank Moisturizer
FREE Sample of Dove Amino Curl Repair Mask
FREE Sample of La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum
FREE Box of Kraft Mac & Cheese + Sweepstakes
FREE $40 Worth of Sharpie Products from Staples
FREE Sample of Abbi & Lahni Glow Guard Face + Body Balm
FREE Pair of Water Shoes for Kids
FREE Kinship LittleKin Puppy or Kitten Sample Pack – $200 Value
FREE Hill’s Pet Nutrition Dog Food
FREE $10 FANDANGO Movie Ticket Code
Nestle GoodNes Community – FREE Jack’s Frozen Pizza
FREE Movie Ticket to The Threesome
FREE Blue Buffalo Valentine’s Day Be Mine Bars Chatterbox Kit
FREE Sample of CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
FREE Sample of Stem & Root Mood Support Supplements
FREE Fries Every Week at Burger King
FREE Cleaning Products
FREE Pimple Patches
FREE Pickleball Paddle
FREE LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase at Walmart After Cash Back
FREE Degree Body Wash
FREE Tari Peruvian Flavorful Hot Sauce Sample Kit
T-Mobile Tuesdays – FREE Stadium Bag, FREE Large Slurpee, BOGO FREE Wings & More
Text for $10 Off at Lane Bryant = FREE Item
FREE Full-Size OLAY Complete + Facial Moisturizer with SPF 40

 

Deals:

Dairy Queen Blizzards ONLY $0.85 Starting September 8th!
Old Navy’s Labor Day Sale – Up to 50% Off Storewide
Subway BOGO Deal: Buy 1, Get 1 Footlong Sub – New Subway Coupons, Footlong Desserts & Free Sandwich
Select Hanes Women’s Underwear 50% Off at Amazon, Get a 6pk. for ONLY $8!
Save 40% on Kids’ Clothing at Target
Eddie Bauer Labor Day Sale up to 70% Off Sitewide
10 Bogg Bag Dupes on Amazon That Are Just as Great as the Real Bogg Bag
Zappos Sale: Up to 80% Off Women’s Clothing & Shoes, Up to 75% Off Men’s Clothing & Shoes + Coupon
Gap’s Labor Day Sale – Up to 60% Off Your Favorites & 50% Off All Dresses
Insignia 50-Inch LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV ONLY $169.99 (Reg $300)
Temu Coupon Codes – Extra 30% Off For New App Users & More
Mainstays Fleece Plush Throw Blanket ONLY $4