November 2024: New Healthy Freebies From Social Nature!

Abby H.

 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 get probably 1-2 products to sample each month. 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:

  •  Blake’s Breakfast Bars + Protein
  • Rebbl Protein Shakes
  • Control Period Cramp Relief Cream
  • Lundberg Family Farms 90 Second Organic Rice
  • Cleanery Household Cleaner Refills
  • Vital Farms Organic Restorative Eggs
  • Key All-Natural Energy Drink
  • Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drinks
  • Plezi Kids Juice Boxes
  • VeggieCraft Veggie Pasta
  • Carbe Diem Lower Net Carb Pasta
  • Magic Mind Mental Performance Shots
  • Whoa Dough Gluten-Free Cookie Dough
  • Schär Gluten-Free Breads

JCPenney- Buy 2, Get 2 Free Underwear, Socks, and Bras Sale (Ends today!)

Abby H.

Just in time for winter holiday shopping! Through today only, JCP has underwear, socks, and bras for the whole family on sale. Buy 2, get 2 free.

I just found out and rushed to get pairs in the kids’ current sizes (2 packs) and the next size up (2 packs). Perfect for the holidays (who doesn’t want underwear or socks in their stockings??), or jump on spring shopping by getting the next size up.

The sales end tonight, so if this is something you need, Get to it! I also shopped through MyPoints and earned 550 points, approximately the equivalent of a $3.00 Target Gift Card! To learn more about MyPoints, click here.

11/16/2024 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

PRC aka iOpinion is a nationwide research study company. They are always running studies and looking for more respondents. They email me once a week with online studies they are looking to fill. Here are the latest studies:

Topic:  Medical Conditions & Medication Administration Study. They are looking to speak with adults with a health condition that requires treatment using a syringe, autoinjector, or pen injector. Proof of medication will be required. The details of the study are listed below.

  • December 2-13, 2024
  • In-home Discussion and Set Up
  • Total time in your home: 3.5 hours for set up + discussion. The discussion will last 30 minutes.
  • Incentive: $400

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Eye Disease. They are looking to speak with adults aged 18 and older.

  • Online Discussion via Zoom
  • Date of the study: November 2024
  • The discussion will last 45 minutes
  • Incentive: $100

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Skin Care. They are looking to speak with Females aged 18-60.

  • At-Home Product Trial
  • Date of the study: December 5-16, 2024
  • The product testing will last 11 days
  • Incentive: $200

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

IT Professionals: Make $10 by writing Software Reviews with G2!

Abby H.

I received an email from G2 this morning, and they are currently looking for IT professionals to write reviews about selected IT software (you can see a few of the types of software they are interested in the photo below)

G2 is a peer-to-peer review site. If you are looking to learn about new software before you purchase it, G2 is a great place to look.

Right now G2 is offering $10 Amazon gift cards to those who review software that you have used. Specifically IT software, but they frequently have other types of software they want reviewed.

It’s a quick, easy way to share your opinions of software and earn a little extra.

Plus, once you have reviewed for them, they will contact you when they are looking for more reviews (with incentives). I earn about $30/month from G2 writing reviews. It doesn’t take long, and it gives me a little extra fun money.

You will need to log in with either Google Business credentials or your LinkedIn account.

To get started, click here.

An Update…

Abby H.

As you may have noticed, I haven’t been posting much lately. There has been a lot going on, and I’ve been taking time to process it all and help my kids and family. There is a lot of uncertainty in the US, and worldwide. I know my family isn’t the only one who is upset, confused, and scared for all of the unknowns in our future.

I don’t want to leave y’all in the lurch, so I’ve spent the last few days brainstorming and planning, and I’ve got some plans to write and post more information about how each of you can keep afloat during uncertain times.

  • Budgeting, locating and accessing resources, and taking steps to make sure your families have what they need to succeed and thrive in 2025.
  • There will be some New Year’s Resolution posts- I’ve done them before, and I’ll be writing some new ones, as well as linking to previous posts that contain timeless information.  Those will be coming up later next month.
  • I am going to try and post monthly about upcoming clothing swaps- Kids are growing quickly, and clothes are so expensive.
  • More posts about cashback offers and rebate apps to help you stretch your grocery budgets.
  • Money-making opportunities with research studies and surveys. If you haven’t tried these yet, it’s a great way to earn a little extra money.
  • I’m developing recipes that use inexpensive, healthy ingredients that taste good, make good leftovers, and that kids will eat (this one is important).

Advanced Opinions is Recruiting for an Upcoming Project on Grocery Shopping

Abby H.

Advanced Opinions (A market research firm located in New York) is recruiting for an upcoming Online Project about Dog Food.

  • To be considered for this project, please complete the screener questionnaire here.
  • Compensation: $150 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 18-59 years old
  • Monday November 25th – Wednesday December 4th:
  • All Groups are online, during the working day only
  • You must have a working computer with a working webcam and working mic, you cannot participate using a Tablet or Phone

11/5/2024 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

PRC aka iOpinion is a nationwide research study company. They are always running studies and looking for more respondents. They email me once a week with online studies they are looking to fill. Here are the latest studies:

Topic: Health
Pays $125
They are looking to speak with adults aged 18 and older.
Online Virtual Discussion
Date of the study: November 11-20, 2024
The discussion will last 1 hour
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Business Banking Decisions
Pays $250
They are looking to speak with business banking decision-makers.
Online Virtual Interview
Date of the study: November 12-14, 2024
The interview will last 1 hour
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Retail Shopping & Purchases
Pays $350
They are looking to speak with adults aged 18 and older.
Weekly Activities
Date of the study: November 18, 2024 – January 10, 2025
The activities will last 6 weeks; weekly activities will be 15-20 minutes.
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Cooking & Groceries
Pays $275
They are looking to speak with adults aged 18 and older.
Online Bulletin Board + Shopping Trip
Date of the study: December 2-9, 2024
The online bulletin board will last 2 hours
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Digital/Supply Chain-November 2024
Pays $300
They want to speak to those with the following titles: Supply Chain/ Manufacturing (Analysts, Project Managers, Production/Operations, Engineers). Must provide company/occupation proof. Digital (Data Science, loT Solutions, Cloud Software Engineer, Applied Scientists-Machine learning/AI). Must provide company/occupation proof.

Must work at Honeywell, Trex, Kohler, TTI, Masco, Assa Abloy, Owens Corning, Stanley Black & Decker, 3M, Lixil, Daktronics, Rockwell, Brasscraft, Sherwin Williams, Bosch, Siemens, Schneider Electric, GE Lighting, Johnson Controls, Whirlpool, Parker Hannifin, Newell Brands. Must provide company/occupation proof.
Virtual Interview
Date of the study: November 2024
The interview will last 45 minutes
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

10/27/2024 Weekly Meal Plan

Abby H.

0a5e9dab796cea8a07eabe4eb4795b9e.jpgNow that we are back into the full swing of school, work, and therapies, I feel busy all day from the second my feet hit the floor until my head hits the pillow.

With after-school appointments 2-3 days a week, a lot of our meals these days are easy to make and I do most of the prep on the weekends.

Thanks to the great freebies from Social Nature and Aisle, we’ve been trying new foods lately. It’s fun to try new foods.

If you 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 good inventory of the pantry, freezer, and fridge (I try to update it after every shopping trip), so I 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.

Breakfast: I’ve been really into protein coffee lately. It helps me hit my protein goals and keeps me full until lunch. I use premade protein shakes like these. The kids request bagels and fruit most mornings. The big kid is on a smoothie kick; his favorites are here. 

Lunch: I have a plastic tote full of self-serve snacks. I buy treats and snacks in bulk and fill up snack-sized zip-top bags. I have a post here about our lunches. School lunches are free for kids in California, but my kids usually bring lunch from home. I pre-plan my lunches for the week and I take a week’s worth of lunches to work on Monday and stash them in the breakroom fridge.

Dinner: The weather will be cooling down this week, so soup is back on the

  • Sunday:  Soup, grilled cheese, strawberries
  • Monday: Macaroni and cheese, Fruit Smoothies

  • Tuesday: Homemade Pizza and Salad

  • Wednesday: Roasted Veggie Soup, quesadillas, chips

  • Thursday: Whatever we feel like, it’s Halloween!

  • Friday: Takeout night!
  • Saturday: Leftover Palooza

10/27/2024 Weekend Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

Hye friends- I’ve been battling a weeklong headache, so my posting has been nonexistent. I promise that there will be some posts coming up, starting with these freebies and deals.

The 2024 Birthday Freebie post is here! Check this article out and sign up for birthday freebies at least 2-3 weeks before your birthday.

My comprehensive list can be found here if you are looking for free food resources. It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are outside my area.

Freebies:

Score a Free Babylist Hello Baby Box Filled with Samples & Full Sized Products
Babylist Registry Perks – 15% Off & Free Registry Box
Free Vida Mate Yerba Mate at Select Stores
Free Medium Fries at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Sample of La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum
Free GOOD GOOD No Added Sugar Spreads
Free Knife Skills Classes at Williams Sonoma
Spooktacular Halloween Food Deals & Food Freebies You Can’t Miss in 2024: Pizza, Fast Food, and More
Free Valley Mist Pure Lip Balm
Free Gift When You Link Your Ulta Beauty Rewards & Target Circle Accounts
Free Coffee & Donut at Krispy Kreme for First Responders
Free Sample of Stopain Extra Strength Pain Relieving Gel
Free Handcrafted Beverage at Capital One Cafe
Free Treat Buckets at Party City on October 31st
Free LOVO Chocolate Bar After Rebate
Free Candy of Your Choice
Free CLEAN RESERVE Fragrance
Sign up for a Free Healthy Snack Box
Free Order of Cheese Stick Stack at Dave & Buster’s
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Free VCF Sample
Free SENSAI Beauty Extra Intensive Series Skincare Samples
Free Day of the Dead Face Painting Events at Stater Bros. Markets
We Found The Best Black Friday and Cyber Week Streaming Deals: 2024 Edition
Free Firecracker Farm Hot Salt Sample
Free Halloween Craft & Costume Party Event at Pottery Barn Kids
Free Oscar Mayer Stuffed Dogs Chatterbuy Kit
Free Belle Aroma Holiday Scented Ornament
Free Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Free Clean Age Natural Deodorant After Rebate

 

Deals:

Kate Spade Sadie Crossbody Set Two-in-One ONLY $49 (Reg $249)
Complete Home Sandwich Bags Buy One Get Two Free
Pajamas for the Family From $12 at Old Navy
Garnier Whole Blends ONLY $1 (Reg. $4.99)
Food Network 10-Piece Cookware Set $59.99 After Kohl’s Cash
Premier Comfort Heated Plush Throw ONLY $35 (Reg $100)
Free $20 Target Gift Card with Purchase of $100 of Baby Essentials
Free $10 Gift Card with Purchase of Three Household Products
ionvac SmartClean 2000 Robovac ONLY $79.99 (Reg. $129)
Kitchen Appliances up to 30% Off
Select General Mills Cereal ONLY $1.49 (Reg. $6.29)

San Diego Residents: No cost energy upgrades for your home from SDG&E!

Abby H.

I received this information in my email this morning, and I thought I would share it.

We took advantage of this program a few years ago. It was quick and easy. This program as easy and 1, 2, 3.

Unlock Home Energy Savings
Whether you rent or own, the Residential Energy Solutions (RES) Program offers no-cost, energy-efficiency upgrades for your home. The RES Program can help reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency while giving you added comfort in your home.

You may qualify for:

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Smart Fan Controller
  • Pipe Wrap
  • AC Tune Up
  • Faucet Aerators & Shower Head

 

How to Participate:

1. Schedule an in-home appointment
2. Receive no-cost upgrades
3. Enjoy your energy savings

For more information call our authorized contractor, Synergy Companies at 1-888-272-8394 or visit sdge.com/RES.

And don’t forget- You can save money and earn cash or gift cards when you save energy with Ohm Connect. Learn more here.