Food Resources for February 2021 (San Diego County)

Abby H.

I’ve decided to put together a monthly round-up of food resources for San Diego County.

You can still find resources here for Central and East County, and Here for North County.

Neighborhood Distributions for February 2021:

These Distributions are primarily produce/fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.

Super Pantry Locations can be found here (this listing is countywide).

If you have a child attending public school in San Diego County, check to see if your school distributes free lunches daily.

In Eastern San Diego County, Grossmont Union High School District schools are distributing lunches to kids ages 2-18, Monday through Friday at various times (Check your closest school to find out exact times and locations within each school). They also do Pizza Fridays, where each kid receives a pizza, drink, salad, plus food to be eaten over the weekend. It is definitely more than enough food to keep kids fed over the weekend.

 

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

 

 

 

 

New PinchMe Samples Drop 2/9/2021

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Sample Tuesday is Coming 2/9/2021- Mark your calendars, set an alarm on your phone!

Don’t have any idea what I am talking about? PinchMe! Join PINCHme and receive free samples that you can provide feedback on.

PinchMe is awesome! Once you are signed up, they will email you reminders when new samples are about to drop, and remind you when it’s time to leave feedback.

Answer a series of questions about your household and shopping habits in the Member Profile. PinchMe learns what you like and offer samples just for you.

There is nothing posted about what the samples maybe for February, but rest assured, PinchMe always hooks you up with something good!

Once you’ve had a chance to try the samples, complete a short feedback survey to tell PinchMe what you think of the samples.

What are you waiting for? Sign up here and get on the free sample bandwagon! I’ve gotten all kinds of awesome sample/trial size items, as well as full-sized items to try out from PinchMe!

February Fundraising Program at Mabel’s Labels – Earn 30% off Sitewide

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

Is your school or scouting organization looking for a contactless fundraiser? Schools and other organizations still need to fundraise and keep kids safe during the pandemic.

Mabel’s Labels fundraising program is an easy and practical way to raise funds for your school, daycare, team, camp or organization while ensuring kids’ belongings stay out of the lost-and-found.

• No sales pressure and no set end date. Just sign up and make 20% commission on all sales!
• No distribution or sorting! Supporters order online and Mabel’s Labels sends their labels directly to them.
• Quick online ordering for your supporters, plus FREE shipping.
• Free digital and hard copy flyers to help promote your campaign.

*30% off coupon valid through July 31, 2021*

View more about the fundraising program here!

 

Penzey’s: $50 Gift Cards $35 Groundhog Day Repeat

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Penzeys Gift Card

Penzey’s is hooking us all up today! $50 gift cards for just $35.

If you don’t live near a Penzey’s Store (Where contactless pick up is available), you can score free regular shipping with $30+ purchase.
In addition, $1 Oregano and Cinnamon Sugar are available too! 10 free mini BLM heart stickers with any purchase.   Visit penzeys.com now and have your order be one of the first out the door.

Value Sizes Available From Kabrita

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

Scanning through my email this morning, I discovered that Kabrita (that’s the Goat milk formula folks) now have an even better deal!

Value size containers of Kabrita (900g tin) of their gentle Goat Milk Formula on KabritaUSA.com.

If you are new to Kabrita, check out their freebie offer here.

February 2021: New Month, New Coupons!

Abby H.

file000786402730Here is your monthly reminder!  A new month means new printable and electronic coupons!

Check out the following sites:

One of my favorite websites is the Sunday Coupon Review.  It helps me plot out scenarios in advance and I can email friends to ask for coupons in advance. Remember if clipping coupons isn’t your thing, but saving money is, check out my list of Smartphone apps that can save you the big bucks! New offers are added on the Smartphone Savings Apps all the time!

February means that sweets, flowers, strawberries (for chocolate dipped strawberries), and other giftable items will be on sale- Valentine’s Day is 2/14/2021. For a complete list of types of foods and items that will be on sale, check out this post on the cycle of sales.

Here are a few of my favorite new coupons:

Save $0.75 on ONE (1) Hidden Valley® Secret Sauce
Save $1.50 off FOUR (4) Lean Cuisine Frozen Items
Save $1.00 When You Buy TWO (2) Hidden Valley® Original Bottled Ranch, Secret Sauce or any Dry and Ready-to-Eat Dips (excludes 1ct Dry Dips
Save $1.00 On any Unbun product, limit one per visit
Save $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of Green Giant® New Frozen Product, Any Variety
Save $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of Green Giant Veggie Spirals™

And my favorite Coupon:

Save $1.00 any ONE (1) Dave's Killer Bread® Breakfast Item

Pinecone Research is Looking for New Members!

Abby H.

Pinecone Research has opened up its ranks again! They are on the hunt for new members.

If you are new, here is a post all about Pinecone Research.

Pinecone Research members receive points for each completed survey! Points can be redeemed for cash or prizes.

They send you an email notification when you have a survey available. Complete the survey and earn points to be redeemed for either cash or prizes. Occasionally, they will send you a product to test, too.

2/1/2021 Weekly Meal Plan

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0a5e9dab796cea8a07eabe4eb4795b9e.jpgThis week is going to busy! Between doctor’s appointments, my birthday, and the usual stuff that we do each week- I’m so glad that I meal plan! It’s going to make dinner time each night.

I did my weekly trip to the store this morning after school drop off for bread, milk, eggs, and snack/lunch items.

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 like the kitchen inventories here. They are great printables.

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.  The kids are nuts about pancakes. The Big Kid has been on a protein shake kick in the AM.

Lunch: The kiddo and I usually have something quick and filling (I’ve been prepping bean and rice bowls on Sundays for us to have during week) so we can get back to our adventures.  Big kid takes his lunch to school. He’s been digging on Bear naked protein granola in his lunch lately. It’s his new favorite.

Usually, I do a crockpot meal on Mondays, but now that we are home all the time, we’ve been having an odd combination of fully home-cooked, scratch meals, and frozen entrees and veggies. I have been posting our meal plans on Instagram too- As well as pics of stuff we are doing to keep busy.

  • Sunday:  Soup, Salad, and Garlic Bread
  • Monday: Dream Dinner Meal, steamed veggies
  • Tuesday:  Protein shakes, Meal of Snacks
  • Wednesday: Nuggets, fruit, garlic bread
  • Thursday: Dream Dinner Meal, steamed veggies
  • Friday:  Pizza Night!
  • Saturday: Leftover Fiesta

Please stay safe you guys! The sooner we flatten the curve, the sooner life can go back to normal- whatever that means.

Talk Back: What are you cooking for dinner this week?

1/29/2021 Friday Deals and Freebies!

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Woo! It’s Frrriiiiday! I’m making pizza, hanging with the kiddos, and I’ve got my sights set on our weekend of fun!

I posted my list of 2021 Birthday Freebies this week- You should 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!

Freebies:

Lane Bryant Covert Client Program – Free Clothes, Points & More
2 Free L.A. Girl Cosmetic Products
Free Imuneti+ Elderberry Gummies
Free Pizza at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Free Night Cream, Neck Serum & Body Cream
Free Coca-Cola with Coffee at Walmart
Free HomeSchool Books, Kits & More
Free Gift of Kindness Thank You & Kindness Cards
Free Sample of Rituals of Namaste Anti-Aging Day Cream & Serum
Free Spiritu VIP Products
Free USPS Shipping Supplies
4+ Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Generate Kindness Stickers
8 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Sample of North Shore Care Pads, Liners, Wipes & More
Free Real Chemistry Environmental Rescue Daily Serum
Free Night Treatment
Free Eye Treatment Serum
Free Subscription to HGTV Magazine
Free Luxury Hair Care Products
Free TONYMOLY I’m Real Facial Sheet Masks
Free GoodGram & Kate Aurora Curtains, Doormats & More
Free 6-Month Ancestry World Explorer Subscription for Teachers
Free Activity Door Hanger Craft Event at JCPenney
Free Subscription to Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
Text for $10 Off at Lane Bryant = Free Item
Free 5 pk. Yakult Non-Fat Probiotics for Kroger & Affiliates

 

Deals:

Play-Doh Animal Crew Sherrie Shearin’ Sheep ONLY $5.24 (Reg $15)

50% Off Holiday Sale at ShopDisney + Free Shipping

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer ONLY $28.88 (Reg. $60)

Buy Two Get One FREE Cosmetic Bag + FREE Shipping

Quadpod Adjustable 4-in-1 Swing Seat ONLY $39.97 (Reg. $85)

MUK LUKS Men’s Flip Mittens ONLY $14.99 (Reg. $34)

Fleece Throws as Low as $6.98 at ShopDisney (Reg. $20)

MUK LUKS Women’s Mittens ONLY $11.99 (Reg. $30)

Revlon Travel Hair Dryer ONLY $8.56 (Reg $18)

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Grill Pan ONLY $19.90 (Reg. $44)

Germ-X Hand Sanitizer In Stock – Large 32oz Bottles Only $5.44

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Griddle ONLY $14.88 (Reg. $33)

Flagship Research: New Diabetes Study $200-$300 Payments

Abby H.

Flagship Research is conducting a paid research study and is looking for children 6-17 years of age and adults 18 and older who have diabetes.  If you qualify it would be a 2-hour one-on-one interview for the adult and the parent would be able to attend with the child. The interview will be held online so you would need a computer with a webcam and microphone to participate. This interview will compensate the adults with the minor children $300 and the adults $200 in the form of a check that will be mailed at the completion of the project.

The details of this study are included below:

  • Dates: Starting Wednesday, February 3rd 2021
  • Times: Various times available
  • Duration: 2 hour
  • Incentive: $300 for Parents with kids, $200 for Adults 
  • Location: Online

 

If you are interested and use an insulin pump please click on the link below to answer a few questions to see if you will be a good fit for this study.

Please click here to answer a few questions.