Baketivity: Baking fun with kids!

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Have you heard of Baketivity? I heard about it recently, and I’m really excited to try it with the kiddos. They both love making treats in the kitchen.

  • IT’S MORE THAN JUST A BAKING KIT: Baketivity Is A Wonderful Way To Bond With Children And Build Skills In An Informal Way; It Is Easy, Fun, And Mess-Free With The Most Delicious Results!
  • WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: Create Everlasting Memories With Fresh, Certified Kosher Ingredients That Are Manufactured In An FDA Approved Facility In The USA
  • EASY BAKING: Mix and stir in a snap with pre-measured ingredients and simple, kid-friendly instructions.
  • RECIPES BOOK: Step-by-step instructions with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations to make sure every bite comes out perfectly.
  • ENJOYABLE LEARNING: Explore exciting, colorful lessons and play educational games while your treats bake.
  • SHOPPING LIST: Detailed shopping list for the wet ingredients and baking tools you will need in each kit.
  • FREE HAT AND APRON: One size fits all Baketivity kids apron with a chef hat; it will be the best addition for your little baker!


Enjoy sweet savings today! – Use code FAMILYGUIDE to get 18% on any subscription plans today at https://baketivity.com. IT’S MORE THAN JUST A BAKING KIT: Baketivity Is A Wonderful Way To Bond With Children And Build Skills In An Informal Way; It Is Easy, Fun, And Mess-Free With The Most Delicious Results!

I can’t wait to try it out with my two chefs!

2/18/2022 Friday Freebies and Deals

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Sorry that this post is later in the day: today was busy. We have out-of-town guests, I had an IEP meeting, I’ve been dealing with Life insurance claims, and combined with helping my mom, it’s been a week.

Mask Mandates are changing constantly in California and can vary by city and county, so please do your part if you are going to any in-person freebies.

2022 Birthday Freebies are here!

Freebies:

Free Sacred CBD Pain Balm Sample
Free Sub & Drink at Jersey Mikes
Free AYO Foods Hand-Crafted West African Bowls
Free Lovely Day Bars Sample
Free WholeBerry Passion Fruit Snack Rounds
Free Sample of Origins Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum
Free Samples of ZURU Edge Dietary Supplements
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Soft Drink at Sonic
POPSUGAR Dabble – Free Beauty Products
Free Cuervo Lime Kit – 1st 1,000
Free ClarityRX, E’shee and Simply Venom Serum
Free Coda Movie Screening
Free Nuttzo Organic Power Fuel at Walmart
Free Vicks PureZzzs Kidz Melatonin Gummies
Possible Free O’Go Yarn Products
Free Sample of StriVectin Advanced Retinol Moisturizer
Free Pederson’s Natural Farms Spicy Breakfast Sausage Patties
Free Tim Hortons K-Cups at Select Stores
Free Softsoap Hand Soap
Free Fody Gluten Free Pasta Sauce
Free Planet Oat Oatmilk at Kroger & Affiliates
Free Air Wick Oil Warmer at Walmart
Free Pederson’s Natural Farms Breakfast Sausage Links

Deals:

Juniors Deep V-Neck Sweatshirt ONLY $5.50 (Reg $14)
Maplewood Casual Duck Boots ONLY $29.93 (Reg $70)
Barbie Dreamtopia Unicorn Doctor ONLY $17.99 (Reg $30)
Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator ONLY $14.97 (Reg. $30)
Kate Spade Harper Satchel ONLY $89 (Reg $359)
MUK LUKS Amira Slippers ONLY $19.99 Shipped (Reg. $40)
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizing Lip Gloss $2.28 (Reg. $9)
Funko Games Disney You Can Fly ONLY $7.50 (Reg. $17)
Save 40% on Outdoor Toys + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
75% Off Sports Bras + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Classic Cuisine Portable Food Storage Set ONLY $10 (Reg. $24)
40% Off Puma + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
MUK LUKS Women’s Jean Boots ONLY $21.99 (Reg. $60)
40% Off Champion + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden Magnetic Play $10.99 (Reg. $21)
80% Off Sheet Sets + Extra 10% Off at Checkout

AO Opinions: Upcoming Feminine Care Project $50

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AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the topic of Feminine Care Products.

  • To be considered, complete the pre-screener survey here.
  • Compensation: $50 (if chosen)
  • Open to: FEMALES 18-45 Year Olds
  • Feminine Care Product testing Mar 5 – Apr 1 – Respondents will be asked to replace normal menstrual pad product with the test product for one month/one cycle. At the end of the test period, we’ll email you a follow up survey so you can give us your opinion of the product.

Tea Collection: Take An Additional 25% Off Sale & Clearance!

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Tea Collection is hooking us up, now through 2/21/2022! Don’t miss an extra 25% off Sale & Clearance. Lots of beautiful styles at even more amazing prices.

Deal: Extra 25% Off Sale & Clearance
Code: FEB25OFF
Valid Through: Thursday, February 17, 2022 through Monday, February 21, 2022

Fine Print: Receive an additional 25% off sale & clearance prices at Teacollection.com. Offer valid from 2/17/2022 through 2/21/2022 at 11:59 PM PT. Applies to select third party products, where stated. Excludes Sets. Discount taken pre-tax. Cannot be combined with other promotions. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not redeemable for cash. Limited to stock on hand. 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.

Flash Sale! Exclusive February Dinner Bundle!

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It’s back! This month, Dream Dinners get eight top-rated medium meals from our February menu for just $185. This is a great way to check grocery shopping and meal prep off your to-do list, so you have more time to do the things you love.

We’ve had a lot of these dishes before, and there are a couple that I’ve never had before ( I’m super excited about Bacon Popper Chicken).

If you can’t make my in-person event (details here), this is an excellent way to try Dream Dinners.

Order before 9am Friday (2/18/2022) by emailing or calling the La Mesa location:

Store Email: lamesaca@dreamdinners.com
Store Phone Number: 619-460-6800

Q-insights Automotive Research Study Pays $200-$250 in Santa Ana – March 7-12

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Q-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. This upcoming survey takes place in Santa Ana, CA.

Q-Insights is currently recruiting for an online interview on the topic of vehicles, specifically  for owners of the following vehicles 2016 and newer:
Chevrolet Blazer
Dodge Journey
Ford Edge
Ford Mach-E
Honda Passport
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Kona EV
Hyundai Santa Fe
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Niro EV
Kia Sorento
Nissan Murano
Polestar 2
Subaru Outback
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model Y
Toyota Venza
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Volkswagen ID.4
Volvo XC40 Recharge
(PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO BRING ORIGINAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION AS PROOF)

These will be in-person focus groups that last about 2.5 hours and will take place in Santa Ana (ORANGE COUNTY) on March 7th through 12th with your choice of date/time.

Participants will receive a total of $250 for participating in a 2.5-hour session and completing a short online task.

If you are interested, please fill out the pre-screener survey here.

In-Person Dream Dinners Workshop: 2/22/22 in La Mesa, CA!

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I know y’all have been waiting for this in-person event, I know I have!

You’re invited to my Meal Prep Workshop at Dream Dinners! Learn my secret to making easy, homemade meals, taste delicious appetizers and spend some time with friends. You’ll receive three delicious, medium-size meals to enjoy at home with your family for just $50.00.

Plus, you get to create our exclusive Scone Trio. Only available at the Meal Prep Workshops, these delicious scones are a fun baking activity the whole family can help with.

  • Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – 6:00 PM
  • Dream Dinners La Mesa: 5208 Jackson Drive Suite 116 La Mesa, CA
  • RSVP Here, Invite Code is yummy1

There are limited spaces available, and this offer is only available for guests of this event. Reserve your spot today by choosing three dinners from the menu here and completing your order!

If you are coming, please let me know!

Fetch Rewards: 5,000 Point Reward for shopping at Family Dollar!

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There are four Family Dollar stores in San Diego, but none are super close to us, so I’ve never shopped there. And some of my favorite Deal Tik Tokers shop there, so I’ve been the deals, and man… they are good.

Here is another deal for Family Dollar.

Spend at least $20 on your favorite Unilever brands at Family Dollar and earn 5,000 points! Get big rewards on things you already buy from brands like Dove, Hellmann’s®, and Suave®.

Don’t forget to download the Family Dollar Tree app too. There are coupons and in-app deals that will help you save even more!

If you haven’t signed up for Fetch Rewards yet, or want to learn more, check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I earned $295 in rewards in 2021 alone, just by purchasing my regular groceries and scanning in all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it).

It is simple, takes minutes, and the points really rack up!

Upcoming Technology Project Earn $600

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AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the topic of technology.

This is a two-part study, and as such pays a lot more!

To be considered, complete the pre-screener here. 

Compensation: $600 (if chosen)

Open to: 18-44 Year Olds

Online Project:

  • PART 1: Tuesday, February 22 – Sunday, March 6, 2022 – Test two new tablets and accessories that will ship for this research. Two-week commitment journaling about the usage of each tablet (2-hour commitment each week – totaling 4 hours of commitment overall) – A week after the research will need to return the devices (free of charge). Return the devices in the same box everything came in with a pre-paid shipping label.
  • PART 2: Follow-up online Focus Groups MUST be available if chosen.

Times:

  • Wednesday, March 9, 2022:  4:00PM-5:30PM PT
  • Thursday, March 10, 2022: 1:00PM-2:30PM PT or 3:30PM-5:00PM PT

2/14/12022 Weekly Meal Plan!

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The kids and I have the day off school/work, so we’re spending v-day together! I’m thinking about heart-shaped pizza for lunch!

I did a little bit of meal prep Saturday night and Sunday morning. I also updated the fridge, freezer, and pantry inventories. I didn’t watch “The Big Game”, I had other stuff to do.

We are skipping our CSA box this week- I still have a lot from last week, and that’s after sharing it with my mom and a family friend!

Most other weeks, 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. They email a preview of what will be in the boxes over the weekend, so I can start thinking about what I’d like to make.

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.

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. Lately, the big kid has been digging protein shakes in the morning. This is his favorite kind. 

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- Little Bit has been buying her lunch and expanding her palate.

Dinner: We’ve got a few Dream Dinner left, and I’ll be making those along with some other stuff in the freezer (looking at you lasagna). We’ve got out-of-town guests this week, so I planned dinners that are appropriate for company, filling and budget-friendly.

  • Monday: Nug night- crinkle fries, apple slices & strawberries
  • Tuesday: Chicken with Peanut Sauce (It’s a Dream Dinner, but I’m using rice instead of the Penne that comes with it), Rice, Salad
  • Wednesday: Waffles, eggs, bacon, fruit
  • Thursday:  Kentucky Pork Chops, taters, roasted Veg (We didn’t end up having this last week- I forgot to take it out of the freezer!)
  • Friday: Takeout night!
  • Saturday:  Leftovers
  • Sunday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, roasted veggies or salad

I’ll be hosting two Dream Dinners events, one virtual, and one in person at the La Mesa store later this month- It’s a great way for those of you who want to check it out for yourselves!