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If you have redeemed a Dove sample (I posted about it a few weeks ago), you will be unable to redeem a Degree sample.
Sprouts is hooking us up and helping us stay healthy! Every month on the Sprouts app in the Digital Coupon section, there are between 4-6 free items (they are marked “SAMPLING PROGRAM”).
Quantities are limited on the app, so if you are interested in any of these, I recommend that you add these coupons (by opening the Sprouts app, click on digital coupons, and click on each coupon in the lower corner where the little green circle is) to your app ASAP.
Not all Sprouts locations will have these freebies, so I suggest trying larger Sprouts location in your area.
These are full-sized freebies- not small sample sized products. they are located in the store with the other products of the same type.
Not all accounts will receive all the same products.
This month the following items are available:
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.
September was back to school and I started looking for a part-time job in earnest. I was able to do 3 research studies online. I have been doing a lot of reviews and such but don’t pay cash, but rather pay in-kind (Tryit, Influenster, Social Nature, and BzzAgent). Each one of those sends a product or samples. In September, I received about $250 worth of items to review including toys, a couple games, free clothes, and food items.
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.
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.
It’s Spooky Season, which means it’s time for some local events!
Trunk or Treats, Halloween/Fall Carnivals, and other Halloween fun!
These events are just a few of the events going on in San Diego County. If you know of other events, please feel free to leave info in the comments.
Faith Chapel in Spring Valley is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Halloween 10/31/2021 6pm-8pm.
I got this info in my email last night and I had to share ASAP.
Faith Chapel will be having distributions every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month henceforth starting at 10am!
The Address is:
Faith Chapel
9400 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
This is a drive-thru style event, so you don’t have to leave your vehicles. Tell your family and friends!
Don’t forget, Faith Chapel also has a boutique open to be shopped at during these distribution times. Everything in our boutique is FREE and available to any guests that come through. You can find everything from clothes to household furnishings, kitchenware, toys etc.
Tomorrow (10/4/2021) is Taco Day. Celebrate with a free a la carte taco with any purchase (terms apply) at Rubio’s!
I love the grilled veggie tacos- they are really flavorful! You can get a coupon and learn more here.
There are other free tacos deals all over the US. Check out the Taco Bell and Del Taco apps for more deals.
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 October 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.
All kids in public school K-12 in the State of California are eligible for free breakfasts and lunches at school. More information can be found here.
If you know of other resources, please leave a comment! And feel free to share this post with anyone you may know in need.
I started my new job this week, and it’s going great! You may have noticed less action on the blog this week, but I’ve got an awesome giveaway and recipe post here.
If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.
Freebies:
Free Magnetic Eyelashe Kit, Mascara, Tweezer & Mirror
Free Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches
Free Mossy Oak Cheese Straws
Free Hennessy Fight Night Viewing Party
Free Subscription to Martha Stewart Living Magazine!
Free Sample of La Roche-Posay SPF 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk
Free Gatorade Zero with Protein at Walmart
Free Game Play for Kids in Costume at Chuck E Cheese
Free CHI-CHI’S Tortillas
Free Haven’s Kitchen Fresh Sauce
Free Dolce & Gabbana K Fragrance Samples
Free Key at a MinuteKEY Kiosk
Free Tablet
Free Degree Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Free Chicken & Cupcakes with Over 50% Off Sam’s Club Membership
Free Canon IVY CLIQ+2 Holiday Moments Party
Free Schar Gluten-Free Crackers
Free Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Chatterbox
Free Veggiecraft Farms Veggie Pasta
Free Funky Bath Life Product Sample
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Michelob ULTRA Organic Seltzer Chatterbox Kit
Free Box of APT Toys
Free Sample of StriVectin Advanced Retinol Moisturizer
Free Simple Mills Veggie Pita Crackers
Free Earth Month Sticker Series
Free 2-Year Subscription to Women’s Health Magazine
Free Sample of Blue Waters Collagen
Free Sun-Maid Recipe Booklets
Free Sample of Glossier Cloud Blush Paint
Deals:
Keurig K Latte Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffeemaker ONLY $59.99
Halloween Inflatable on Sale for Only $14.97
Tommy Hilfiger Grid Plush Throw ONLY $10.93 (Reg $35)
MUK LUKS Carey Boots ONLY $39.99 (Reg. $65)
Womens Deer Riding Boots ONLY $27 (Reg $80)
Philips Bluetooth Party Speaker ONLY $79 (Reg $180)
3-Tier Beverage Dispenser ONLY $26.39 (Reg $48)
KKW Kardashian Lipstick on Sale for $4.50 (reg $18)
Buy 1 Get 2 FREE Graphic Tees at Aeropostale + FREE Shipping
Today Only: Free Shipping Offer on Zulily
10k Yellow Gold Earrings ONLY $13.99 (Reg $199)
Polly Pocket Un-Box-It Playset ONLY $11.99 (Reg $20)
Kate Spade Darcy Small Satchel ONLY $115 (Reg $359)
Pen + Gear 5-In Kids’ Scissors ONLY $0.24 (Reg $4)
So it’s National Coffee Day.
In the past, there have been tons of freebies, but now… not so much.
I’m only posting deals available in Southern CA that are easy and FREE.
And, AHEM… THERE ARE NO STARBUCKS FREE COFFEE OFFERS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS.
Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme rewards members get a free brewed coffee and doughnut of their choice Wednesday, no purchase necessary. Non-rewards members also can get a treat – a free brewed coffee with no required purchase.
Also, through Dec. 31, get a free glazed doughnut for showing a valid COVID-19 vaccination card.
If you have a Circle K nearby, this is a cool freebie: Text FREE to 31310 for a free cup of joe offer Wednesday.
There are free coffee WHEN YOU BUY offers or just straight deals. So if you are heading to Dunkin’, Coffee bean and Tea Leaf, or Barnes and Noble, here are a few free with purchase offers.
Barnes & Noble: Get a free hot or iced tall coffee Wednesday with the purchase of any item from the “bake case” at store cafes.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: With any food or beverage purchase $2 or more, get a free regular size brewed coffee Wednesday.
Dunkin’: If you are a Dunkin’ Rewards member (download the app from wherever you get apps), you can score a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase today.
McDonald’s: 99-cent hot or iced coffee through the end of the year on its app.
So, we are still without a Fridge/freezer, so no real meal plan for this week at this point. After the fridge repair guy comes on Tuesday, we’ll know if/when the warranty is going to cover a replacement, or if Sears is going to continue to throw even more money at this lemon. At this point, they have paid over $1500 in lost food reimbursement and repairs for a refrigerator that cost $1100. So.. yeah.
We’ve been eating a lot of shelf-stable stuff (beans and rice, crockpot chili), and I’ve been hitting the store solo to pick up salad kits, and bananas, and apples. Last week we ended up having the share a lot of our CSA box as I wouldn’t store some of the items in the cooler without freezing/damaging the more delicate items.
The CSA box will be here tomorrow morning. I’ll do the prepping after I get home from work Monday afternoon.
Veggies and fruit are delivered by Yasukochi Family Farms CSA. For $25, it’s a great deal. I don’t have to pick anything, go to the store, or carry it upstairs. I can’t go to the store and get the same amount we get weekly for $25. Seriously. It’s a deal.
Oh yeah, I got a job out of the house. It’s working on-site at a local elementary school. I’m not going to go much more into it than that. I’ll still be blogging, and the kids and I will be having adventures, I’m working while they are in school.
And I’ve been getting a lot of really great freebies from Social Nature lately too. It’s fun to try new foods.
For those of you that are new to meal planning, I’ve got an easy 101 style post here with super easy tips and steps. After you get that down, here is info about batch or freezer cooking.
I’ve gotten a pretty good inventory of the pantry, freezer, and fridge done (I try to update it after every shopping trip), so I’m able to plan meals and use up what we’ve got with little waste. If you are looking for a kitchen inventory printable, I have made my own and you can find them for sale here on my Etsy Store.
I only post our dinner plans for the week, because our other meals are usually the same each day.
Breakfast: Coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 for me, and pancakes or something along those lines for the kids. They are also into fruit and bagels for breakfast. The Ancient Grain bagels from Einstein Bros. are the current family favorite. I pick them up on Mondays when a dozen is only $7. I slice them and freeze them to keep them from going bad too quickly.
Lunch: I have a plastic tote in the cupboard full of self-serve snacks. I buy treats and snacks in bulk and fill up snack-sized zip-top bags. I’m back to packing lunches again. However, school lunches are free this year, but so far, there is nothing on the menu that appeals to the kids.
Dinner: We’ve got a pretty good schedule down for dinners. We have nuggets (vegetarian for the boy child, chicken for the rest) on the nights that we have respite. It’s quick to prepare and clean up, and I can serve it on our cafeteria trays with other fingers foods (we have trays like these) like cut-up fruit, crackers, and cheese. I have been posting our meal plans on Instagram too- As well as pics of stuff we are doing to keep busy.
Please stay safe you guys!
Hewes Family Fun 