6/4/2021 Friday Freebie and Deals

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Good morning!

This week has been full of end-of-school-year stuff around here, and I’ve been busy finding lots of summer fun (and food) as well.

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

Most of these freebies and deals are online. I am not encouraging anyone to go into stores or go out into public. Mask up, wash your paws, stay socially distanced, get vaccinated when it’s your turn!

Freebies:

Free Bob’s Red Mill Oat Crackers
17 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Poise Impressa Sample Pack
Free Samples of Astroglide Lubricant
Free Fast and Furious Movie Tickets
Free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
National Donut Day Freebies & Deals RoundUp Today June 4
Free Norton Hurley Underwear Samples
Free Sunscreen + $25 Amazon Gift Card
Free English Translation of the Quran
Text for $10 Off at Lane Bryant = Free Item
Free Subscription to Cosmopolitan Magazine
Free RXBAR Protein Bar
5 Free Items at Sprouts – Sign up for their Sampling Program
Free Bottle of Bedtime Burn
Free Aura Bora Herbal Sparkling Water
Free Chloe’s Salted Caramel Oatmilk Pops
Free Sample of Joolies Organic Medjool Dates
Free Samples Returning to Costco This Month
Free Beer, Seltzer or Non-Alcoholic Beverage with Vaccine Goal
Free Bottle of Coca-Cola on June 15th – Sign Up Now
Free Pride Sticker Pack
Free NeilMed Sinus Rinse or NasaFlo Neti Pot
Free Sample of Xyzal Allergy 24H

 

Deals:

Allure Beauty Box ONLY $23 ($200+ Value) + 2 Free Gifts
Benadryl Liqui-Gels ONLY $3.29 on Amazon
Style Trends & Fashion Discounts on Amazon
Green Toys Fire Plane ONLY $6.80 (Reg. $15)
Schwinn Shuttle Bike Trailer ONLY $99 (Reg. $199)
CHI Flat Iron ONLY $49.99 at JCPenney (Reg $130)
Beats Solo Pro Light Blue ONLY $134.99 (Reg $300)
Play-Doh Tool Box ONLY $7.98 (Reg $12.99)
Kate Spade Leila Small Card Holder Wristlet ONLY $29 (Reg $89)
Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker ONLY $17.99 (Reg $29)
Godinger Dublin Set of 4 Wine Glasses ONLY $16 (Reg $40)
Bissell Portable Spot & Stain Cleaner ONLY $89 (Reg $110)
Fitbit Ace 2 Activity Tracker ONLY $39.95 (Reg. $70)
50% Off JoyBay Ride On Swing Cars for Kids Now $34.99 Shipped
Nespresso Vertuo Next w/ Milk Frother ONLY $135.99 (Reg $275)
Carter’s Rainbow Sandals ONLY $12.60 (Reg $36)
Bella Air Fryer 2-Quart ONLY $24.99 Shipped (Reg $52)
I Love You, Stinky Face Board Book ONLY $3.75 (Reg. $7)
Echo Auto ONLY $24.99 Shipped (Reg $50)
Martha Stewart Reversible Bath Towel ONLY $4.99 (Reg $16)
Kenneth Cole Men’s Quinn Flip-Flop Sandals ONLY $14.99 (Reg $39)
Rachael Ray 5-Piece Bakeware Set ONLY $29.99 (Reg $100)

AO Opinions: Two Upcoming Projects

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AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for two upcoming research studies:

The First Survey is for Schizophrenia Caregivers of loved ones.

  • To be considered complete the pre-screener here. 
  • Compensation: $75-$150 (if chosen)
  • Thursday, June 17th, 2021 (Various Times)

 

The Second Survey is on the subject of beverages.

  • To be considered complete the pre-screener here. 
  • Compensation: $175-$325 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 18-54 year olds
  • Homework Assignment Monday, June 7th, 2021 – Friday, June 11th, 2021: During the pre-assignment, we will ask you to answer questions via text, video, or photo responses. It’s a 2-hour total time commitment.
  • Tuesday, June 22nd, 2022- Thursday, June 24, 2022 (Various Times)

Cents of Style Lounge Sets EXTRA 20% OFF Starting UNDER $16

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Summer Sale

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

This week’s weekly deal from Cents of Style is very relaxing. SUMMER Lounge Sets are an EXTRA 20% off the sale price! These sets come in a variety of styles and sizes from XS-3XL.

To take advantage of this sale, use coupon code SUMMERBREAK takes an extra 20% OFF making these Start under $16!! Don’t forget FREE Shipping over $35! The code is active until 6/8/21 at midnight.

2021 Summer Reading Programs for Kids

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Thankfully, libraries have planned summer reading programs for summer 2021! I’ve been working on this post for a while, asking around, making calls, and googling like mad. I’ll update this post as more programs are announced. Right now I am waiting to hear back from the San Diego County Library for information on their summer program.

I know my kids love summer reading programs. In addition to reading, they win some great prizes.

San Diego City Libraries are having a similar summer reading program as they have in years past. Information including sign-up and prizes available can be found here.

Pizza Hut’s Book It program is available for summer, where your kids can earn free delicious pizza hut pizza just for reading. Information about the program can be found here.

Don’t forget to check out the Free little libraries in your neighborhood. They are a great way to share your unwanted books with neighbors, and discover new books for free!

If you want your family to experience a multi-cultural world through reading, I  recommend PJ Library.  PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old.

My kids love learning about faraway places and experiences different from their own. The PJ library books have opened their eyes to new holidays, customs, and ways of life.

Read Conmigo provides free books for kids by mail in Spanish and English to children ages preschool to fifth grade. They are only available to kids in CA, TX, and Florida. We used to receive the books, and they are ok, but my kids aren’t interested in learning Spanish.

Dolly Parton has established the Imagination library, it is available in select regions (sadly not available in San Diego California), and those who live in areas that are participating can receive one book for their kids every month via mail.

Barnes and Noble has a summer reading program starting July 1st. More info here.

If you know of any other programs, please leave a comment! I’m trying to keep my kids out of crowded areas and spaces this summer, as neither of them can be vaccinated against Covid-19 at the present time. In California, masks will no longer be mandatory in public spaces starting June 15, 2021.

 

2021 Summer Lunch Programs for Kids (And Other Free Food Resources in San Diego)

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I have been working on this post for weeks, making phone calls and researching. I wanted to get this post up as soon as I could. Unfortunately, there are still some areas that haven’t posted their plans for free summer meals for kids.

Santee School District will be providing summer drive-thru meal distribution from June 14 through July 30, Monday-Friday, from 10:00-10:30 am, at Pepper Drive and Rio Seco schools.  Extended school year (summer school) and students attending Project Safe will be provided with food.

San Diego Unified School District has partnered with San Diego Parks and Recreation to have food available at neighborhood schools and Recreation centers throughout the city of San Diego. The complete list of locations can be found here. Times vary by location.

Grossmont Union High School District will be providing lunch for kids 2-18 all summer. Kicking it off, they will be giving out meal boxes on Monday June 7 from 11:30 to 1:30 on a first come first serve basis in the same area where lunches are distributed.  Summer meal distribution starts on June 14th 11:30-1:30 Monday through Friday.

Other school districts may be offering free lunches this summer, but currently there isn’t much information available.

If you don’t find any facilities near you offering free lunches, I recommend contacting 211, they may have more updated information.

And the San Diego Food Bank is continuing their neighborhood distributions– Lots of produce and goodies are available each week. No proof of need or residency requirements.

There are all sorts of organizations looking to help families in need.

Even if you are not in dire need, if you need help stretching your budget, these resources are here for you!

Talk Back: How are you stretching your food budget this summer?

Reviewing Products from Tomoson: Sometimes it’s a no go.

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I received this product for free (I paid for shipping and tax) in exchange for an honest review.

Recently I decided to check out Tomoson again and see what kind of fun products I could review. I stumbled upon this Vela Contour from Anacis. I thought “Why Not?”.

Here’s why not.

After wearing it for 40 minutes (the amount of time in the directions), I had a head and jaw ache. I figured I had it on too tight. So the next day I loosened it. Same thing.
After loosening it daily and wearing it per the directions for a week, not only did I not see any results, but I had the same head/jaw ache each time.

Zero Stars. Skip it.

Usually when I try products through Tomoson and I blog reviews, I give a backstory or tips and tricks to use the item. Not this time. I took no photos of myself in this contraption. This face slimmer is a hard pass for me. And honestly, getting a lemon of a product is bound to happen. It’s the law of probability. Sometimes you’ll get something cool, in fact, most times you will. This is maybe the second product in 4-ish years that has lacked any redeeming value.

You can buy this contraption on Amazon or Walmart.com if you feel the need to torture yourself, but as for me, I’ll be adding mine to the donate box.

I received this product for free (I paid for shipping and tax) in exchange for an honest review.

 

AO Opinions Upcoming Vitamins/Supplements Project

Abby H.

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study. This Survey is about Vitamins/Supplements.

  • To be considered, please complete the pre-screening survey here.
  • Compensation: $125 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 25-55 year olds
  • Monday June 14th, 2021 (Various Times)

Rockin’ Jump San Diego: 90% Savings are Back!

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This deal just came through on my email and I had to share. We love Rockin’ Jump SD, in fact, we were just there a few weeks ago to celebrate a friend’s birthday.

If you aren’t familiar with Rockin’ Jump, here are the deets: Rockin’ Jump is San Diego’s largest indoor trampoline park and offers something for everyone.  In addition to the huge free-jump trampoline arena, attractions include an awesome four-lane Warrior Course with Three Lane Warp Wall, two dodge-ball courts, two basketball slam dunk lanes, two-lane stunt-bag jump area, four-lane rock climbing wall, X-Beam jousting,  an all-new 18 hole mini golf course and now a new arcade with over 25 of the most popular games to play and win prizes. It is a great place to play and jump and get all the kids (and adults) wiggle out.

Rockin Jump’s popular punch card offer is back.  Huge savings for your family and great family fun for the summer!

For only $49.99, the cards include the following:

  • Two (2) – 90 Minute Jump Passes
  • One (1) – 120 Minute Jump Pass
  • One (1) – All Day Jump Pass
  • One (1) – 50% Off Any Jump Time
  • Two (2) – 60 minute Jump Add-on’s
  • One (1) – 50% Off 120 Minute Jump Time
  • One (1) – FREE Large ICEE
  • One (1) – $1 Dollar Large ICEE
  • One (1) – $10 Large Pizza
  • One (1) – $3 Cafe Cash
  • One (1) – Free 60 Minute Open Jump Campanion Pass
  • One (1) – Buy One Get One Free 90 Day Pass
  • One (1) – 30% OFF ANY Party or Group Event

Fine Print:

  • Can not be combined with any other offer
  • Punch Card is non-transferable
  • May Not be Re-sold
  • May not be redeemed for cash
  • Valid only at Rockin’ Jump San Diego
  • Lost or stolen cards will not be replaced
  • Rockin Jump reusable Grip Socks are always required and not included ($3 at the park if needed)

You only have until June 7, 2021 to purchase your card(s). To buy your card(s), click here. 

 

AO Opinions Upcoming Parkinson’s Disease Project $75

Abby H.

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study. This Survey is for Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers & Patients.

  • To be considered, please complete the pre-screening survey here.
  • Compensation: $75 (if chosen)
  • Open to: Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers & Patients
  • Tuesday, June 8th, Wednesday, June 9th, or Thursday June 10th, 2021 (Various Times)

Free Food Resources for June 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.

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.

Neighborhood Distributions for June 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.

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.

I will be posting Free Summer Lunch information for kids 2-18 in the coming days.

If you know of other resources, please leave a comment! And feel free to share this post with anyone you may know in need.