Do you have an FSA? An FSA is a Flexible Spending Account. It is a pre-tax benefit account offered by employers that lets you set aside money from your paycheck to pay for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare or dependent care expenses.
Funds can be used for things like co-pays, deductibles, and prescriptions, which lowers your taxable income. A key feature is the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, meaning you typically forfeit any unspent money at the end of the plan year (thanks, PayChex).
A lot of these FSA plans expire at the end of the calendar year, which means you have 31 days to spend it up. If you have already seen your doctors, refilled your prescriptions, and visited any specialists this year (don’t forget the dentist and optometrist!), one way to make sure you utilize every last cent of your FSA funds is the OTC or Over-the-Counter Benefit.
- Pharmacies like CVS have entire sections of their website dedicated to FSA/HSA-eligible products.
- Walgreens has a section on its website, too.
- And for those Amazon Shoppers- Yeah, Amazon has an FSA/HSA Store.
Online Glasses companies like GlassesShop are a smart way to pick up a few extra pairs of glasses on a budget to stretch those last few FSA dollars. That includes prescription sunglasses, too!
And for my readers with Medicare or Medicaid, check out my post here about OTC benefits you may not have otherwise known about.
This is one of our family traditions, even since Bubs was a baby. My brother and I grew up doing this, too. I’m not sure if winter holiday light displays on residential properties are big in other parts of the country, but here in Southern California, it’s serious business. Some of these houses put the Griswold’s to shame.
I don’t usually post a lot of Black Friday Deals, but this one is close to my heart.
Y’all know I love to secret shop!
Borrego Springs is a 
And if your kids are anything like mine, after a long day of fun and adventures, only a pizza will do. And Borrego Springs has 
The deals this week are not dealin’, so it’s an OOPS All Freebies edition.
Jewish Family Services
One of my kids’ favorite treats is a Nothing Bundt Cake Bundlet.
Southwest is having a sale on fares through 11/13/25! Perfect for planning holiday travel or beyond- Travel valid December 3, 2025 through April 29, 2026.
Hewes Family Fun 