2021: Free Thanksgiving Dinner From Ibotta!

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It’s BACK! Ibotta and Walmart have teamed up again for a second year to get free Thanksgiving dinner in your hands.

It’s easy! Sign up or log on to your Ibotta account, and add the following deals to your account:

  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 oz box only
  • Idahoan® Family Size Mashed Potatoes 8 oz only

  • Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5 oz can only

  • McCormick Gravy Packet

  • Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables 10 oz or larger

  • Coca-Cola® for select varieties, 2 L bottle only

  • Great Value French Fried Onions 6 oz only

  • Great Value Flavored Stuffing Mix 6 oz box only

  • Great Value Cranberry Jelly 14 oz can only

  • $15 back on. Any frozen whole turkey, Offer valid on Frozen Whole Turkey for select brands, 3 lb or larger. Brands include: Butter Ball, Honest Turkey, Honeysuckle, Jennie-O, Great Value.  This deal is only valid on new ibotta accounts, or if someone opens a new ibotta account using your referral code and redeems at least one deal.

This is a great opportunity to pick up a meal for free after cashback. And if some of these items aren’t food that you normally eat, food banks will be looking for donations for holiday meals.

You can download the Ibotta app here. When you use my referral code qmo4a, you will receive a bonus (the amount varies) after you redeem your first offer (like this sweet one).

 

 

 

Fetch Rewards: Earn up to 20,000 Points this Fall with Unilever Products!

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This is a great deal from Unilever and Fetch Rewards! Now through 11/30/2021, spend $15 on a wide range of popular Unilever brands and get 5,000 points*. Redeem this Special Offer up to four times for a total of 20,000 points.

Redeeming this offer is simple. Head to any of these 5,000+ participating grocery stores, buy your favorite products from these Unilever brands and snap your receipts! I checked and Grocery Outlet is on the list of participating stores, as are the DeCa Commissaries.

Not sure which brands are covered under the Unilever umbrella of companies? Here are just a few:

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’ve earned over $275 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!

 

November Sprouts Farmers Market Monthly Freebies!

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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:

  • Kevita Beverages
  • Brazi Bites
  • Milton’s non-GMO Fire Roasted Crackers
  • Somona Creamery Cheese Crisp Crackers
  • Notmilk Products

Free Food Resources for November 2021 (San Diego County)

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A new month means that it’s time for the monthly update of free food resources in San Diego.

With Thanksgiving later this month, make sure to check your local distributions or Food Banks to see if there is a turkey or ham giveaway. In the past, the Santee Food Bank has had a drawing for those who visit early on in the month to receive a voucher for a free turkey from the local Grocery Outlet.

With supply chain issues and truck driver shortages, many of last month’s distributions were mainly canned or shelf-stable goods. Fingers crossed that food banks will start receiving more fresh goods.

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 November 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.

AO Opinions: Upcoming Multiple Sclerosis Research $75

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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 for those with Multiple Sclerosis.

To be considered, please complete the pre-screener survey here.

Compensation: $75 (if chosen)

Open to: Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers

Weeks of November 1st and 8th 2021 – 9:00AM-8:00PM ET (1-hr)

10/31/2021 Weekly Meal Plan

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0a5e9dab796cea8a07eabe4eb4795b9e.jpgTHE FRIDGE IS WORKING. I repeat, the fridge is working.

I’m not holding my breath, but for now.. I’m hitting up Grocery Outlet this week for condiments (oh how I’ve missed mustard and pesto), and the meal planning is back on!

I’m looking forward to cooking meat! And having ice cream in our freezer!

Beyond that, I’m looking forward to having produce in the fridge that I can cook all 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.

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: This week I’m planning a freezer and fridge restock, so we’ve got a lot of yummy stuff planned! And baking- I’m planning some tasty baked goods this week too!

  • Monday: Nuggets, fresh fruit (green grapes and bananas are on tap), cheese and crackers
  • Tuesday: Salsa chicken, rice, beans, and roasted veggies
  • Wednesday: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, popovers, meatloaf, and mashed taters
  • Thursday:  Fritatta, fresh fruit, garlic bread
  • Friday: take out
  • Saturday: leftovers (I’ll probably repurpose the leftover salsa chicken into quesadillas for me and the girl kiddo)
  • Sunday: breakfast for dinner – It’s pretty popular at my house.

Please stay safe you guys!

Celebrate Halloween with Rubio’s “Booritos”!

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Hey friends! Are you looking for a tasty meal on Halloween before you dive into huge piles of candy?

Check out this awesome deal from Rubio’s!

It’s all about the Halloween treats at Rubio’s, when every Boorito on the menu is just $6.99 all day on October 31.

Simply bring the coupon: https://www.rubios.com/coupons/halloween-boorito to any of Rubio’s participating locations, or use code BOORITO when placing an order online at Rubios.com or on the Rubio’s App.

Guests in California, Arizona, and Nevada can get any burrito for $6.99, from responsibly sourced seafood to USDA choice steak and all-natural chicken raised without antibiotics, to vegetarian options. Favorites include the Ancho Citrus Shrimp Burrito, Wild Alaska Salmon Burrito, Burrito Especial with all-natural chicken, California Burrito with USDA choice steak, or the Bean & Cheese Burrito, just to name a few.

I’m looking forward to a veggie boorito myself. mmm.

Langostino Lobster fans won’t want to miss special fall entrees, including the Puerto Nuevo Burrito made with Langostino Lobster, the Langostino Lobster Bowl, and the Langostino Lobster two taco plate.

Rubio’s locations are open for dine-in, and guests may also order online, or through the app, for contact-free curbside or express pickup, or delivery. For more information and to view the menu, visit Rubio’s, Facebook, and Instagram.

10/29/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals

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The kids are wearing their costumes to school today. they are both very excited.

Speaking of Halloween, here are some fun San Diego, Ca area events coming up. 

If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.

Veteran’s Day Freebie list will be up early next week!

Freebies:

Free NABISCO Snacks Snuggle Up & Snack House Party Kit
Free Lucy Apples
Free Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell on Nov. 4th
Allure Beauty Enthusiasts – Free Beauty Products
Free MicroAcquire T-Shirt
Free Allergy Products
Free $10 to Spend at Lowe’s
Free Give Water Give Life Bumper Sticker
Free $10 ThredUP Credit = Free Womens & Children Items
Free Baylis & Harding Bath Gift Set
Free Old El Paso Kits at Publix
Free Kinder Coffee Lab Sample
Free ASPCA Pet Safety Magnet & Window Decal
Free Customized Johnnie Walker Label Stickers
Free StickerSoup Sticker Pack
5 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Chipotle Burrito for Roblox Users
Free Macy’s Fragrances
Free Sample of Vitafol Gummies Prenatal Vitamins
Free Babelash Eyelash Serum
Free Genexa Allergy Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Settlement
Free Caveman Dark Chocolate Paleo Bar
Free Caulipower Frozen Cauliflower Pasta at Select Stores
Free Costa Brazil Face Serum Sample
Free Genexa Kids Cough & Chest Congestion
Free Simple Mills Seed & Nut Flour Sweet Thins
Free Baby Samples & Full Sized Products from Amazon
Free Hearthsong Toys
Free Zumba Wear Gift Card Giveaway
Free Samples of RawRev Glow Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Bars
Free $5 at Corner Bakery Cafe
Free Subscription to Esquire Magazine
Free Hope & Sesame Sesamemilk
Free Coca-Cola with Coffee at Walmart

Cents of Style: Essential Henley & Thermal Tops Starting UNDER $6!

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Favorite Tops** This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Fall means layers! Here in So Cal it’s freezing in the morning, and by 2pm it’s in the mid-80’s.

Cents of Style has us covered (pun intended), with their deal of the week!

Favorite TopsThermal & Henley Tops Starting UNDER $6 with coupon code is YAYFALL. Don’t forget FREE Shipping on ALL orders over $35!

Oh, and there are 8 styles to choose from in sizes from S-3xl.

The Kailey is my favorite style on sale this week.

The code expires 11/2/21 at midnight.

 

Q-insights Beauty products Study $150

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Q-insights is another company that 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.   Most of their studies these days have been virtual.

Right now, Q-insights is currently recruiting for an online blog on the topic of Fragrances and Beauty Products.

This study will run from November 8th to November 10th and you will be compensated $150 as a thank you for your time.

If you are interested in participating please fill out the pre-screener survey here. If you pre-qualify, someone from Q-insights will call you to ask some additional qualifying questions.