This came into my email from the kid’s school yesterday.
Dental screenings, sealants, and fluoride varnish at no cost to families! Dental sealants and fluoride varnish are a safe and painless way to help present cavities. This program is for children 1-18 years of age at participating offices from February 14 – March 7, 2022. To find out more information, click here.
These services are done by appointment only. Find a list of participating dentists here.
This was my busy week. Doctor’s appointments, Bitty getting her casts off (and into walking braces/casts), an IEP meeting, and the last week of school for the year! WOO! The kids are looking forward to decorating cookies, going to look at Xmas lights, going to the zoo, and playing Legos.
There are still more holiday events going on around town. For more information and resources click here.
If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.
There are some pretty cool freebies this week!
Freebies:
Free Josh Bilicki Racing Hero Card
Allure Beauty Enthusiasts – Free Beauty Products
Free MaryRuth’s Megadose Vitamin C Liposomal
Free $20 Dessert Credit with Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Free CleanWell Botanical Disinfecting Wipes
Free Wiley Wallaby Gluten-Free, Low-Sugar Party Pack
Free St. Jude Patient-Art-Inspired Sticker Pack
Free Dude Wipes at Walmart
Free Tinted Acne Patch Treatment + $40 eGift Card
Free Combo Meal at White Castle
Free Stop Soldier Suicide T-Shirt
Free Eucerin Sunscreen Sample Kit
Free débutante Taste of Japan Cooking Party Kit
Free Pack of Siete Tortillas Product Coupon
Free Noosa Yogurt Product Coupon – 1st 500
10 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Subscription to The Red Bulletin Magazine
Free 30-Day EverTears Self-Heating Eye Compress & Heating Pads
Text for $10 Off at Lane Bryant = Free Item
Free Kindra Essentials Kit
Free Subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine
Possible Free $200 Senior Citizens & Weight Loss Research Study
Free Sun-Maid Recipe Booklets
Free Snickers, Milky Way, or Three Musketeers at Casey’s
$3 for 1 Year of Healthy U TV (reg. $69)
Free Thermo Pro Food Thermometers
Free Froyo for Your Birthday at SweetFrog
Free Charlie Moore Autographed Card
This past weekend was BUSY! I haven’t had a chance to go to the store, but I think we’ll be able to stretch it for a few more days until I have some free time. This week is looking busy too. Little Bit gets her casts off Wednesday after school- Hooray!
I did some cooking yesterday- I made some side dishes, including Roasted veggies, Rice a Roni. I made lunches for the adults, and re-organized the lunch/snack basket for the kids in the pantry. I also used up some of the wilting fruit to make some zipsicle style popsicles (strawberry and banana, and pineapple). And I made cookies!
Since this week is so busy, we’ll be having a lot of quick-prep dinners, or we’ll be relying on the foods I prepped yesterday.
We’ve been trying a lot of new foods lately, thanks to the 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: I am planning some great meals this week. I did some batch cooking yesterday and got the fridge organized.
Please stay safe you guys!
Just in time for holiday shopping! For 48 hours only, 159 styles will be marked down to just $15!
Be sure to order by today, Tuesday 12/7 to get your gifts on-time using standard shipping!
Here are a few of my faves:
Fine Print: Limited time only, while supplies last. $15 Select Styles at Teacollection.com. Prices marked on site. Offer valid from 12/07/2021 through 12/08/2021 at 11:59 PM PT. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Discount taken will be pre-tax. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be used towards the purchase of gift cards. Please note: costs have increased due to growing challenges in our supply chain. Tea Collection has added a 0.75 cent fee to all orders. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to service@teacollection.com.
Heading to the mall this weekend? Check out this fun, free craft from JCPenney’s.
Visit the Kids Zone inside JCPenney and kids can decorate a holiday magnet. Parents/Adults score a 10% off coupon, which can be combined with another coupon. JCP Coupons can be found here.
JCPenney hosts a fun craft event in store for kids on the second Saturday of each month. They are easy for kids, and fun, free activity.
In-store events are only where local mandates allow. All kids must be accompanied by an adult.
And looking forward to January 2022, check out this cute penguin craft:
Last week’s meal plan didn’t work out as I had planned. We got busy, stuff came up, and we ran out of eggs mid-week. I didn’t have time to run to the store, so…
We’re starting fresh this week. I did some meal prep yesterday, including some egg-free baking (banana bread and chocolate chip cookies). I hit the store for eggs, milk, and butter this morning. We’re ready to go!
With a reorganized pantry, I’ve got some great meals planned for the week.
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: I am planning some great meals this week. I did some batch cooking yesterday, and got the fridge organized.
Please stay safe you guys!
Have you heard? Clifford The Big Red Dog movie is out in theatres.
My kids can’t wait to see it. And with this great deal, we’ll have extra cash for treats!
At select theatres, starting today (12/3/21) there is a special holiday price ($5 tickets) to check out this awesome, fun family movie. Thanks to Paramount for this sweet deal!
This weekend is the 17th San Diego International Children’s Film Festival.
After an exciting festival opening, last Sunday at Comic-Con International Special Edition, the 17th annual San Diego International Children’s Film Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the San Diego Central Library downtown, 330 Park Blvd.
There will screen dozens of short films from around the world – animation, live-action, and documentary. These films are good for all ages, from toddlers through teens and beyond. See the complete film schedule at www.childrensfilmsd.org
Admission is free for everyone, and you don’t need tickets. Just show up anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and enjoy the films in the library’s beautiful Neil Morgan Auditorium on the ground level. If you have a moment, please register your planned attendance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/206726182577. There will also be some fun giveaways at the event!
Our friends over at Porchlight Community are hosting a toy swap on December 11, 2021.
About this event:
This is a super easy, yummy recipe. My kids love it because it’s cheesy, and vegetarian (important for my big kid). I’m making a big batch for dinner this week, with plenty of leftovers!
It freezes well so you can make a bigger batch and have some for later.
Chipotle Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
Directions:
Serve with sour cream, salsa, and diced black olives (optional, but a family favorite). I serve with a Mexican Caesar Salad, or Cilantro Lime Rice-a-Roni.
To make this dish vegan, use vegan cheese.
Mexican Cesar Salad
Ingredients:
Directions:
Serve topped with grilled chicken breasts for an entree or without meat as a side dish. Serves 3 as an entree, serves 6 as a side dish.
Hewes Family Fun 