Advanced Opinions is Recruiting for an Upcoming Project on Beverages for Teens (16-19)

Abby H.

Advanced Opinions (A market research firm located in New York) is recruiting for an upcoming Online Project about Beverages for Teens aged 16-19.

To be considered for this study, complete the screener here.

Open to Teens, Ages 16-19 (TEEN TO FILL OUT SCREENER FORM)

Date: Thurs, April 24, 2025

This is a 2-Part Project – Please read the details:

Session 1: 3:45PM – 7PM Eastern Time – 3 hours 15 minutes or Session 2: 5:45PM – 9PM Eastern Time – 3 hours 15 minutes

If chosen to participate, you must be available for 3 hours 15 minutes.

All will be invited to Part 1 -Compensation, if chosen $70.00

Only some will be selected for Part 2 – if chosen, $50.00

This is an ONLINE project

• Must have high-speed internet AND use a desktop/laptop computer with a webcam
• Cannot use a smartphone or tablet to participate
• Must use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (Internet Explorer is not compatible)

Compensation is sent for redemption 2-3 weeks after project completion via the online Wallet.

Looking to add Fiber to your Cookies??

Abby H.

One of my goals for the year is to get more fiber into myself and the kids. The average American adult consumes about 15-16 grams of fiber per day, significantly less than the recommended daily intake of 25-38 grams (source).

Besides fruits, veggies, lentils and beans, oats also have fiber.

Making Oat flour can be done at home by pulsing rolled oats in a blender until they are a fine, smooth powder. If you don’t have the time or inclination, Quaker sells oat flour.

Here is the recipe I came up with based on my favorite cookie recipe.

 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1.25 cups brown sugar
  • 1.25 cups white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 2.5 cups AP flour
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter.
  3. Add sugars one at a time and mix until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until incorporated fully.
  5. Mix in baking powder and flours. Once all are blended into the dough, add chocolate chips.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls on cookie sheets that have been greased or are lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking pad.  I prefer silicone baking pads.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  Let cookies rest 1-2 minutes before transferring to the cooling rack.

This recipe makes approx. 6 dozen cookies. If you are allergic to peanuts, you can substitute sunbutter or your favorite nut butter. Do Not use Nutella- It contains a lot of sugar and other ingredients that will throw off the chemistry of the recipe and you won’t get yummy cookies.

Regal Cinemas: Monday Mystery Movie only $9!

Abby H.

Have you heard of Regal Cinemas Monday Mystery Movie? I hadn’t until this slid into my inbox this morning! This coming Monday, 4/21/2025, you can see a NEW PG movie before its official release date for only $5, or FREE with Regal Unlimited. Plus, get a $9 combo with your ticket purchase!

You can learn more or buy tickets online here.

Our local Regal shows the Monday Mystery Movie at 7pm, so it might be too late for little kids, but it might be a fun family outing for bigger kids.

4/11/25 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 about the online studies they are looking to fill.

Who: Business decision-makers (Owners, Presidents, VPs, Operations Managers, Directors of IT, and Director of Telecommunications, etc.)
Topic: Technology Purchase Decision Makers
Format: Online Session via Webcam
Date of the study: April 15-25, 2025
Duration: The discussion will last 1 hour
Incentive: $300-$500 (depending on qualification)
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Who: Adults aged 25-45 with Bipolar 1 or Bipolar Mood Disorder. ***Must provide proof of medical condition.***
Topic: Mental Health Medication Part 2-April 2025
Format: Online Individual Interview
Date of the study: April 18 and 21-22, 2025
Duration: The discussion will last 30 minutes (plus 15-minute early group check-in)
Incentive: $75
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Who:Business Decision-Makers such as HR Managers/Specialists, Directors, VPs, Owners, etc.
Topic: Health & Well-being of Workforce Employees
Format: Online Discussion via Webcam
Date of the study: March 24 – April 30, 2025
Duration: The discussion will last 1 hour
Incentive: $250
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Who: Males aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. ***Proof of diagnosis will be required.***
Topic: Men’s Health Conditions
Format for Part 1: In-home Interview
Format for Part 2: Online Session via Webcam
Date of the Study: April 21 – May 5, 2025
Duration for Part 1: The in-home interview will last 4 hours
Duration for Part 2: The online session will last 30 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.

 

Who: Adults aged 18 and older.
Topic: Children’s Viewing Programs
Format: Online Focus Group
Date of the study: May 1-9, 2025
Duration: The interview will last 90 minutes
Incentive: $150
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

A few notes about PRC:

  • It is recommended to use the web browsers Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
  • Only one participant per household.
  • Our surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
  • Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
  • To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
  • If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
  • If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.
  • Due to the many survey responses, PRC can only contact those who seem to fit well.

April 2025 Upcoming Clothing Swaps

Abby H.

I love clothing swaps- If you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kid’s wardrobes (and my own).

And as always, if you are looking for more information about clothing swaps, check out my post (with other San Diego, CA area resources)  here.

April means Earth Day is coming up! And that means clothing swaps!

Clothing Swap at La Mesa’s Earth Day Fair!
Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free clothing and accessories swap during the City of La Mesa’s Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 19th, at the La Mesa Community Garden! Swap your gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories and find your next favorite outfit while helping keep textiles out of the landfill.

La Mesa Community Garden – 5080 Memorial Dr.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
No registration is needed – walk-ins are welcome!

Women’s Clothing Swap
Location: The Chapel at Grossmont
5651 Water St, La Mesa, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10 am-2 pm
How it works:
Bring your gently used* WOMEN’S CLOTHING, accessories, shoes, etc. and trade them for items you want to take home. No selling, no buying, just swapping. You simply drop off your items on the front table and you can start shopping for items you want to take home – free! Come and drop off all the items you want to swap and leave with items that will bring value to you.
Items can include:
-Gently used* or semi-new clothing pieces
-Gently used* or semi-new shoes
-Jewelry pieces
-Accessories: scarfs, hats, purses, belts
*Items should be freshly laundered and either on hangers or laid flat in a box (not in bags, please)

Reminders:
– SWAP FOR YOU. NO LUGGAGE PLEASE. NOT FOR RESALE.
– Bring a bag to take home all your finds.
– Wear tights and a fitted blouse to easily try on clothes.

April 2025: 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 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:

    • Small Batch Pasta Sauces by Sauz
    • Double Cold Brew Latte by Pop & Bottle
    • Gluten-Free Whipped Feta by Athenos
    • Natural Cleaning Solution by Cleanery
    • Mental Performance Shots by Magic Mind
    • Gluten-Free Twin Bar by Schär
    • Gluten-Free Cookies by Schär
    • Korean Chile Sauce by Mother-In-Law’s
    • Italian Protein Pasta by BRAMI

4/13/2025 All-Inclusive Day of Play: Starry Night Cinema & Resource Fair!

Abby H.

This event is back and will be an amazing time! The  2nd Annual All-Inclusive Day of Play: Starry Cinema & Resource Fair on Sunday, April 13 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Corner Zone – 6845 University Ave., San Diego, 92115.

  • Activity Stations
  • Movie Screening Area
  • Giveaways & Crafts
  •  Family Resources
  • Networking
  • Shopping,
  • Games & more!

And as the sun sets, an outdoor screening of a family movie (title to be determined) will be shown on a large outdoor screen! Bring your chairs and blankets!

For tickets and to learn more, visit their website. 

Looking for a new fundraiser? Check out Little Caesars Pizza!

Abby H.

Did you know that Little Caesars Pizza does Fundraising? Really.

If your non-profit group is looking for a fun, easy, TASTY way to earn some money, Little Caesars is the way to go.

There are many different ways to earn money for your organization, including Pizza Kits, Cookie Dough, and Bread Kits. We’ve purchased from Little Caesars fundraising events, and the pizza kits are awesome!

3/23/25 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 about the online studies they are looking to fill.

Please note that PRC requires proof of identity for all studies!

Topic: Teens/Young Adults and Parents – Your Opinions Needed!
Format: Online Discussion Board
Date of the study: March 1-31, 2025
Duration: There will be 1-2 activities every month (12 months)
Incentive: Up to $200 (Amazon Gift Card)
Please note the link will open to C+R Research and not a PRC Global Market Research survey link. Click on the button below to answer the pre-qualification survey. If you pre-qualify, a representative from C+R Research will contact you.
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: Restaurant Orders
Adults aged 18-70.
Format: Virtual Focus Group
Date of the study: April 2, 20205
Duration: The group will last 90 minutes
Incentive: $150 – $275; depending on the group assigned and qualifications
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: Kitchen Food Supplies
Adults aged 18-65
Format: Online Focus Group
Date of the Study: April 3 & 4, 2025
Duration: The group will last 90 minutes
Incentive: $150
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: Home Projects-April 2025
Adults aged 24-47
Format: Online Individual Interview
Date of the study: April 8 & 9, 2025
Duration: The interview will last 1.5 hours + a short pre-task
Incentive: $175
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: Men’s Health Conditions
Males aged 18 and older.
Format for Part 1: In-home Interview
Format for Part 2: Online Session via Webcam
Date of the Study: To be determined
Duration for Part 1: The in-home interview will last 4 hours
Duration for Part 2: The online session will last 30 minutes
Incentive: $500 (Part 1) + $75 (Part 2)
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Saving and Earning Money for College with Upromise!

Abby H.

I’ve had an Upromise account for almost 20 years.

It’s a great way to earn and save money for college. I used my earnings/savings to pay for my college textbooks and parking pass when I finished my AA’s after a long break from college.

The Upromise savings tools and automatic transfers let you set goals and transfer your earned rewards into college savings plans.

Receive a $5.29 bonus when you sign up for a free Upromise account.

Receive a $30 Welcome Bonus when linked to a 529 account. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future education costs.

Upromise® Mastercard® – Cardmembers earn 1.529% cash back rewards on purchases when their Upromise Program account is linked to an eligible College Savings Plan, or 1.25% cash back rewards on purchases if their Upromise Program account is not linked. Apply today at upromisemastercard.com

There are a lot of ways to earn money with Upromise: Shop online through their portal or add their Chrome Shopping extension to earn extra money. Upromise also has a Dining program, where you can earn cash back for dining at specific restaurants and paying with linked cards. I recently had dinner at a new restaurant with some friends and received an email that I earned cash back with  Upromise!

If you are looking for more money saving tips for college, check out my post here.