Enjoy Luxurious Bedding with Crown Goose!

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Look, I made my bed! My grandmother would be proud.

Thanks to Crown Goose for this amazing Duvet and pillow cover set to facilitate my review.

It’s been a year since I’ve been living solo with the kids. It’s taken me about a year to move stuff around and make my room *my room*. Adding Near Eastern art to my room (a gift from a family friend), bringing my grandfather’s desk into my room, cleaning and purging so much stuff from the bedroom and closet.

The final step to making my bedroom a place to relax and rest was to make my bed a comfortable nest where I can sleep each night.

The Crown Goose Jardinne Collection duvet and pillow cover set in Majestic Charcoal was exactly what I needed.

This cotton fabric is so satiny!

The fabric is buttery soft and cool to the touch. The embroidery is so neat and perfect.

It was super easy to put the duvet cover and pillow covers on my existing down comforter and king-size pillows.

This set elevates my bedroom and makes it look so.. adult. The subtle hints of dark grey at the edges of the pillows and duvet make my room feel like an oasis. A place I can rest and relax after a long day. Even the cat likes it. She’s burrowed under the duvet every afternoon since I put it on!

Some of the features of this 100% cotton set include:

  • Soft, lightweight sheets that’ll last through decades
  • High-quality sewing and back stitching
  • Button closures
  • Extremely breathable during the warmer months, while retaining your body heat during the colder months
  • Durable and does not pill or produce much lint
  • Total 16 loops on the duvet to keep your duvet in place

As a mom who spends a lot of her time and mental energy making her kids’ lives the best she can, it’s nice to have something just for me.  If you are a parent or caregiver, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Now I look forward to heading to bed at night, having soft, satiny bedding that makes me feel like I’m sleeping in a soft cloud. Keep your eyes peeled on my Instagram page, I’ll have some more pics of my awesome bedding set up in the coming days.

If you are looking for some simple luxury, check out Crown Goose.

This review was done in exchange for goods. For more information about reviews and links that we may use, check out my disclosure page here.

July 2025: New Healthy Freebies From Social Nature!

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 If you are into Organic/Natural/Healthy products, then Social Nature is right up your alley. Sign up and apply to sample products that you are interested in. I usually receive 4-6 offers/freebies per month, sometimes more if I have time to shop. And most of the time it’s full-size products, not just a tiny sample.

In addition to the offers where they mail you a coupon for a free product, Social Nature has started offering 100% cash-back, similar to Ibotta and Fetch Rewards. I love this because I can select exactly what I want, Social Nature tells me which local stores have it, and I can add it to my next shopping list.

And it’s just as easy as Ibotta and Fetch Rewards. Snap a pic and upload it. You can select Venmo, Paypal, or an Amazon Gift Card for your rebate.

Here are just a few of the offers available now:

  •  Gluten-Free Pasta by GOODLES
  • Organic Kombucha by Humm Kombucha
  • Mental Performance Shots by Magic Mind
  • Gluten-Free Cookies by Schär
  • Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drinks
  • Crumbled Tajín Feta Cheese by Athenos
  • Electrolyte Refreshers by Leisure Hydration

Tryazon- Zolli Back to Cool Party!

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I’ve been a fan of Tryazon for about 7 years. It’s an amazing company that works with manufacturers of toys, games, food, and recreational/sporting goods. Manufacturers supply their goods to consumers to try out and review for free.

The kids and I have received toys, games, craft kits, and art supplies to test and have fun with.

Right now, Tryazon has a tasty sampling opportunity to apply for!

Go back to school and get ready for Halloween with an allergen friendly treat from Zolli Candy – the sugar-free candy for all!

Zolli Candy was born from the imagination of Teenpreneur Alina Morse, Zollipops®, Zolli® Ball Popz, Zaffi® Taffy, Zolli Drops, Zolli Gummeez & Zaffi KETO Taffy are delicious treats supercharged with smile friendly ingredients that are actually good for your teeth! Delicious, “Fun & Worry-Free”, Zero sugar, vegan, KETO, allergy-free*, gluten-free, natural fruit flavors, no artificial colors, Kosher. Because Zolli is candy EVERYONE CAN ENJOY! they are a favorite among families, teachers and dentists. Zolli Candy is perfect for snacks, lunches, parties and as healthy rewards or prizes.

As a bonus, the pack will include Vivoo wellness strips! Vivoo is a 90-second at-home urine test that analyzes 8 key wellness markers, including hydration, pH, magnesium, calcium, and more. Paired with the free app, Vivoo turns your results into personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice crafted by expert dietitians and nutritionists. Track your wellness trends over time, stay in tune with your body, and take action, all in one easy-to-use experience.

Tryazon will select 100 hosts for this party opportunity. Those chosen will receive a party pack with a variety of Zolli Candy and Vivoo Wellness Strips to showcase and sample with friends and family! To Learn more or apply for this opportunity here. 

Taylor Research- San Diego, CA Area Lower Limb Amputation Study- $300

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Taylor Research is a research company based in the San Diego, CA area. I have taken part in their studies for 15+ years.

Frequently, they will send out emails requesting referrals if they have hard-to-fill studies. This is one of those cases.

  •  Study Topic: Lower Limb Amputation
  • Study Type: 1-on-1 Usability Study
  •  Study Location: Carlsbad, CA
  • Target Audience: Adults who have experienced lower limb amputation
  • Available Date(s): July 23rd – 31st, 2025
  •  Session Duration: 3 hours (1 hour training, 1 hour rest, followed by 1 hour testing)
  • Reward Amount: $300

If you would like to sign up, fill out the form here. In the referral box, enter my name Abby Hewes. If you are selected and participate, I may earn a referral bonus!

Please feel free to share this- $300 for an hour of your time is pretty sweet!

Mabel’s Labels: Back-to-School Sale – 25% off School Labels

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

I know it’s the beginning of July, but for some kiddos, they go back to school in a few weeks.

Most kiddos are going back to school in person, and that means- STUFF IS GOING TO GET LOST. Seriously. No one wants to paw through the lost and found boxes.

Keep the kiddo’s stuff safe with labels- And save some money. The  Back-to-School Sale at Mabel’s Labels! Now through July 31st, you can take 25% OFF their best-selling school products.

Features of Mabel’s School Labels:
• Laundry Safe (both the washer and the dryer!)
• Dishwasher Safe
• Waterproof & Weatherproof
• Easy to Apply
• An Adhesive That Stays Stuck
• High-Performance Vinyl, Won’t Rip or Peel
• Personalized & Custom Designs
• Easy to Order
• FREE Shipping on All School Label Orders
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
• Teacher Approved!

Healthy, Frugal Summer Snacks

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The kids eat so much when school is out of session.

Because of our current schedule, we are missing out on the free lunches available throughout San Diego County for the next few weeks.

That means I need to spend my money a little more wisely and fill our pantry with healthy snacks.

Here are a few of our favorite snacks- and yes, I buy some of them in bulk from Dollar Tree.

Freeze-Dried Fruit: I love freeze-dried pineapple, Bitty loves freeze-dried strawberries, and Bubs likes freeze-dried mangoes.

Flavor Blasted Goldfish are the kids’ favorite. I like the original goldfish crackers, but really, most flavors are good.

Meji Chocorooms– These are part cookie, part candy. Sometimes Dollar Tree has them, but they are also found at Cost Plus and Costco.

Sobisk Honey Graham Cracker Bear Cookies, 10-ct. Packs. These are really good by themselves or dipped in yogurt.

Sometimes in stores, they have other flavors like chocolate chip or chocolate.

 

Select Choice Chewy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, 6-ct. Boxes. These bars are comparable to the Quaker Chewy bars. Some locations have other varieties in store, including chocolate chip.

And if you are looking for a wide variety of beverages that everyone will love, Dollar Tree has a great selection of drink mixes.  Our current family favorites include Sonic Limeade, Wyler’s Strawberry Lemonade, and Welch’s Orange Peach.

And while not a snack, the kids and I have been carrying around our 40-ounce insulated Stainless steel tumblers from Michael’s. Yes, I had a coupon for each one. It’s keeping us all hydrated, and it’s saving me trips to Sonic, Starbucks, or the gas station while we are out this summer.

 

Netflix Kids & Family Summer Movie Fun!

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It’s summer, and that means it’s going to be hot. Sometimes that means a trip to the pool or beach, but sometimes it’s time to draw the shades, turn on the AC, gather the kids, and turn on Netflix for a movie afternoon. My posse is very excited to watch Paddington in Peru. We love Paddington!

If you are traveling with kids this summer, be tablet-ready to “go” with Netflix’s Download feature! Download films and shows for kids (and even seasons in one tap with a new Season Download button) from a variety of offerings before take-off and never worry about a flight attendant announcing, “Apologies, but WIFI is not available on this flight!” again!

 

Focus Group Connection- L.A. COUNTY – PARENTS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS – $250 Paid Research Study

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Focus Group Connections is a research company located in Southern California. They conduct studies and surveys all over the US.

Focus Group Connection is looking

for young adults aged 16-24 to participate in a unique and exclusive opportunity for community members to share their valuable insights on the captivating topic of “Style” taking place IN-PERSON session in the LA area (Wilshire BLVD) area July 17th & 18th.

Your opinions matter tremendously, as they play a crucial role in shaping future products that resonate with the market.

This engaging study is structured in two parts: the first part involves a brief homework assignment, taking approximately 30-45 minutes of your time, which will need to be completed prior t the study. You will be rewarded with an extra incentive of $50.00 for completing. The second part consists of a TWO-HOUR, IN-PERSON focus group session, where your insights will be further valued with an additional $200 compensation.

Focus Group Connections kindly ask participants to ensure they have transportation to the IN-PERSON session in the Los Angeles area.

This is a limited-time opportunity, and your contributions will significantly impact our market research. We encourage you to seize this chance to make your voice heard—your insights could help shape the future of style!

If interested, please fill in the pre-screen survey here.

Please note – Not everyone will qualify to participate and not everyone will receive a call-back.

Secret Shop and have fun with Amusement Advantage!

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Y’all know I love to secret shop!

I learned about Amusement Advantage from some friends who have had a blast doing secret shopping and having adventures with their families. Amusement Advantage has all sorts of fun shops: movie theatres, amusement parks, museums, and more! They have opportunities to do secret assignments in almost every state of the US and most of the Provinces in Canada.

From their website: “We only evaluate attractions, amusement locations, and entertainment facilities.  Our shops give you the opportunity to have fun with friendly and family and include reimbursement for you and some of your guests’ expenses, and in most cases, a little extra cash profit or extra free tickets for your time and efforts.  Click here to see a list of locations we are currently shopping.  Curious what other shoppers say about our company?  Click here to see reviews from other shoppers just like you!”

If you want to check out Amusement Advantage and see if there are opportunities near you, click here. If you decide to sign up, use my email akeen02037@gmail.com as a referral. We’ll each get a little something extra.

Nothing Bundt Cake: BOGO Bundtlets this Week Only!

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This awesome offer appeared in my inbox, and it’s too good not to share. Check your email to see if you received this offer too!

Now through Sunday, 6/29/2025, when you buy one bundlet in-store or online (not through the app) for in-store pick up, you can get one free with the coupon code BOGOJUN25. This offer is valid at select locations only. Double-check when ordering online to see if this is honored at your local store.

If you want to shop in-store, you’ll need the barcode from the email.

Oh, and don’t forget when you are in the store to ask about their Books and Bundts summer reading program. Your kids can earn free cake by reading this summer.

For other summer reading freebies, check out my post here.