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 Vitamins.
Whether you need a babysitter, nanny, elder care, or a little help with chores/housework, care.com can help!
Care.com is the world’s largest online destination for care. They connect families with caregivers and caring companies to help you be there for the ones you love.
We’ve used Care.com to find Respite Workers to help us with the kiddos. Care.com has several plans, and they will help you find your perfect caregiver with 20% off Premium Membership (Discount applied at checkout- Use Promo Code: JOINCARE20).
It’s free to sign up and browse– I recommend that if you are looking for a helping hand around the house or an occasional date night sitter, check out Care.com.
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 Health Insurance.
It’s Friday friends! We’ve got a busy weekend now that we are healthy, it’s time for freebies and fun!
I’m going to try and include links to free local events as well. Please remember to follow all local public health guidelines. In California, that means wearing masks inside businesses and public spaces.
2022 Birthday Freebies are here (and also they’ve started flooding my inbox).
Freebies:
Free Pint of Nightfood Ice Cream
Free Lantern, Book Light or Flashlight
Free San Diego Zoo Safari Park Admission for Seniors
Free Spero Sunflower Cheeses
Free Nike Products
Free Beauty Services at Aveda
Free PawPrint Magazine
Free Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Mac & Cheese Monday House Party
Free $25 off Micro Center Coupon
Possible Free $100 Homeowners Research Study
Free Sample of EZC Pak Immune Support – 1st 1,000
Big List of Free Burgers
Free Sandwiches at Dickey’s Barbecue
Free Samples from Social Sampling – SoCal Only
Marlboro Rewards – Earn Free Gifts
Possible Free $125 Seasonal Allergies Research Study
Free Class at Gymboree
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Sample Pack of Vitafol Ultra or Gummies FirstStep
Free 2022 Wagner & Smith Wall Calendar
Free Pair of Mack’s Ear Plugs – Every Weekday
Buffalo Wild Wings – Free Wings if the Big Game Goes into OT
Free Red Dress Pin
Free Frutati & Mocati Hard Candy Samples
Free iPhone Phone Cases & Protectors
Free Pink Ombre Necklace & Keychain at Michael’s
Free Joyfull Bakery Parmesan Crisps
Possible Free $125 Devices Research Study
Free Star Collection Bookmark
Possible Free $175 Research Study
Free KPop Sauce After Rebate
2 Free Mtn Dew Drinks at Publix
Deals:
Disney Mickey Mouse Toaster 2-Slice ONLY $23.39 (Reg $38)
Polly Pocket Mattel Jigsaw Puzzle ONLY $5.66 (Reg. $12)
MUK LUKS Talora Slipper ONLY $14.99 (Reg. $34)
FREE Personalized Children’s Book for February
Brain Quest Kids Workbooks as Low as $5.70 on Amazon (Reg. $13)
Lulu Rose Fiona Earrings ONLY $14.00 (Reg. $80)
MUK LUKS Flexi Buffalo Shoe ONLY $34.99 (Reg. $70)
MUK LUKS Women’s Abigail Slipper ONLY $18.99 (Reg. $50)
Champion Boys Sherpa Hoodie ONLY $9.99 (Reg. $36)
Save 85% on Steve Madden Jewelry + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Ballpoint Pen Assorted Colors 60-Count ONLY $4.99 on Amazon
KitchenAid 3-Piece Measuring Jugs Set ONLY $12.11 (Reg $25)
Yankee Candle Large Bahama Breeze ONLY $12.99 (Reg. $28)
Wrap Bracelets Collection ONLY $5.99 (Reg $28)
Wilton Steel Springform Pans Set of 3 ONLY $17.93 (Reg $50)
Valentine’s CZ Ring Collection ONLY $12.99 (Reg $39)
WiFi Wireless Essential Oil Diffuser ONLY $25.56 (Reg. $60)
LEGO Minifigure Faces 1000-Piece Puzzle ONLY $9.99 (Reg $18)
Van Ness 25-Pound Food Container ONLY $12.99 (Reg. $29)
75% Off Canada Weather Gear + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Today Only: 70% Off Stylish Faves at Old Navy
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.
I work at a school part-time, and y’all should see how much stuff is in the lost and found on the daily. When deals like this sale from Mabel’s Labels come around, I have to share them.
Starting today you can enjoy up to 40% off inventory that has got to go, plus FREE shipping on all orders! Get these fan-favorites before they are gone!
We have Mabel’s Labels for both kids, and I have them on my stuff too (water bottles, my lunch bag, and our ” going out on adventures backpack”.
Select Products:
• Split Name Label Pack (30% off)
• Personalized Hexagon Stickers (30% off)
• Heart Shape Name Labels (30% off)
• Custom Clothing Stamp (20% off)
• Silicone ID bracelets – 7″ size only (20% off)
• Metal Bag Tags (Bag Tags, Mini Tags, and Custom Medical Tags) (40% off)
• Preschool Shoe Labels (30% off)
I love Mabel’s Labels– They stick really well, and little hands can’t pick or peel them off.
A new year means new opportunities to find free food resources in San Diego County.
Keep in mind there are still supply chain issues, so there may not be a lot of food at some distributions.
You can still find resources here for Central and East County, and Here for North County.
Our friends at Faith Chapel are super ahead of the game and sent out information regarding their 2022 food distributions early on in the year.
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 February 2022 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.
This week is starting off with a somber note. My dad is in the ICU and he’s stable, but pretty sick. So, dear readers, thoughts and prayers are requested! My meal plan for the week may not be as put together since I’ll be visiting him and my family as much as I can.
As usual, the CSA Box will be delivered this morning too. I’m hoping to roast up some veggies and make a big salad. I’ll be posting a really yummy salad recipe this week.
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.
I did a grocery shopping trip on Friday, stocked up on lunch food and snacks for the kids, and of course- milk and bread.
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: This week we’ll start enjoying some Dream Dinners, and I’ll be posting pics and deets all over my social media!
Please stay safe you guys!
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 virtually!
Q-Insights is currently recruiting for an online interview on the topic of
Political/Social issues.
The study will run between February 22nd to February 28th and you will
be compensated $150 as a thank you for your time.
If you are interested in participating please fill out the survey
Here. If you pre-qualify someone from Q-Insights will call you to ask some additional
qualifying questions.
There are few things I love in life more than Tacos.
Rubio’s knows that most everyone is with me on that and starting this coming Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Taco Tuesday gets even better!
The new year brings a new perk for taco fans as Rubio’s Coastal Grill extends Taco Tuesday pricing all day long, now including lunch. Guests in California, Arizona, and Nevada can enjoy Rubio’s discounted offers, no coupon needed. The all-day discounts include:
Guests are invited to order ahead through the Rubio’s app or Rubios.com. For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill and to view the menu, visit Rubio’s, Facebook, and Instagram.
Talk Back: Which one are are you most excited to have on Taco Tuesday?
Ok, so you see the clickbait-y posts on Facebook and other social media “5 CrAzY WaYs To MaKe MoNeY?!!“, and most of them are stupid, convoluted, or impossible for the average person to do. Before you click on “10 Easy Ways Single Moms Can Make Rent This Month!” or whatever asinine crap is going around, lemme let you what “Hustles” aren’t going to pay out well.
It may look like some of these are fairly well paying, but once you consider the time to money ratio, you’d be better off getting a part-time job at Starbucks or a grocery store.
Selling Your Plasma. Seriously. It’s hard on your body, takes time (1-3 hours), and if you have tattoos or piercings, or small veins you can’t do it. And it typically pays less than $50 per session. Some places advertise that you can make $5200/year, but that’s usually 2 donations per week and with referrals each month.
Selling your poop. I’m not kidding, and it’s not an Only Fans Type thing. Open Biome is in MA, and they help people with C Diff. They aren’t taking new donors, and even if they were, you gotta live near the Boston/Cambridge area (and there are additional requirements as well). It looks like there may be other places you can sell your poop too as well.
Manage a Mobile Scooter Fleet. Like Bird or the green scooters (I can’t remember their names). Not only do you have to drive around to pick them off (and drop them off), you have to charge them (paying for electricity). Once you’ve factored in the gas and wear and tear on your car, and the price of electricity, are you making money?
Anything that involves driving your car. Sorry friends, especially those here in Southern California, where gas was this morning $4.45/gallon at 3 different stations in my hometown, driving isn’t a really great way to earn money. Unless you have an electric or hybrid car, the cost of gas, maintenance, and insurance can eat up most of your earnings.
Scan the Stuff you Buy… This has been around FOREVER, and I did it for like a month, but it took so long to do, and I earned pennies.
National Consumer Panel has various ways for you to earn points, which you can redeem for gifts from their catalog. It’s a lot of work.
The next few were mentioned in my TikTok Side Hustles Tested here. I tried them both and they aren’t quick or easy. But if you’ve got time and looking for something you can do over the long haul, they might be for you.
If you are looking for ways to make a little extra money without going out of your way, check out my article here.
Hewes Family Fun 