San Diego, CA Area- JFS Food Distributions!

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Jewish Family Services is here to help those who have lost their benefits because of the government shutdown.

Emergency Nutrition Assistance

If you or someone you care about has been impacted by the government shutdown or the halting of SNAP benefits, please know that you’re not alone. Every Wednesday, JFS will provide supplemental groceries—including non-perishables, pantry staples, and fresh produce—until the shutdown ends.

 Pre-registration is not required.

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Supplies are limited. First-come, first-served.

Jewish Family Service
JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS CAMPUS
Turk Family Center
8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123

 

If you are looking for other times and locations for free food distributions in San Diego County, check my page here. 

Attention Gym Enthusiasts!! Online Paid Research Study – $200 Paid Focus Group

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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 thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation for you to join their engaging and rewarding online Paid Research Study centered on the dynamic world of Fitness!

This is not just any study; it is a fantastic opportunity to share your insights and influence future fitness trends. The study unfolds in two exciting phases:

Phase 1 offers a rewarding $200 for just 5 days of participating in an engaging online blog, dedicating only 30 minutes each day to share your thoughts.

If you shine in Phase 1, you may be selected for the second phase, scheduled for the week of 11/17, where even more opportunities await! If selected, you will receive an additional $100.00.

IMPORTANT! If selected for phase two, you MUST be available to participate to be compensated for phase one.

Don’t miss out on this chance to make your voice heard and contribute to shaping the future of fitness while enjoying financial rewards. Join us in this inspiring journey, and let’s create a healthier tomorrow together!

Please don’t apply if you do not have a current gym membership. They will ask to see your membership.

If interested, please complete the pre-screening survey here.

Please note – not everyone will qualify to participate, and not everyone will receive a callback.

Nothing Bundt Cake BOGO Free Bundlet Offer!

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One of my kids’ favorite treats is a Nothing Bundt Cake Bundlet.

If you are a member of the Nothing Bundt Cake E-Club, check your email for a Buy one, get one free offer!

Now through 11/16, you can score a free bundlet when you buy one at regular price in-store or via their app for in-store pick-up. Make sure to check your email for the coupon code/barcode to use in-store!

And if you haven’t signed up for their e-club yet, now is a great time. In addition to BOGO deals, you also score a bundlet of your choice for your birthday!

Advanced Opinions Upcoming Research on Sweets pays $175!

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Advanced Opinions (AO) is another Market Research company that emails me about studies and surveys.

Right now, they are recruiting for a new study on sweets.

  • This is an ONLINE Project, you can only participate using a computer with a working webcam and working mic, and you will be required to wear working headphones or working earbuds during the session
  • Open to  ages 20-29
  • Week of Nov 17, 2025
  • Total Length of project participation: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Times are during the working day only; they only have groups that are during the working day

To be considered for this study, view the list and complete the pre-screener here.

To join the Advanced Opinions email list to have information directly emailed to you, complete the form here.

It’s Time! Southwest’s $59 Fare Sale!

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Southwest is having a sale on fares through 11/13/25! Perfect for planning holiday travel or beyond- Travel valid December 3, 2025 through April 29, 2026.

The most important part of the fine print: 21-day advance purchase required. Purchase from November 10, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) through November 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT (“Booking Period”). Continental U.S. travel only. Travel valid December 3, 2025 through April 29, 2026.

To get started, click here.

Wanna just escape your home for a weekend or longer? Is Vegas calling? Whatever and wherever, it’s a great time to pack a small carry-on/personal bag and head out of town!

And if you are a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards member, this deal gets better- You can use your points!

Fine Print:

$59 Sale Terms and Conditions:

21-day advance purchase required. Purchase from November 10, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) through November 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT (“Booking Period”). Continental U.S. travel only. Travel valid December 3, 2025 through April 29, 2026. Knoxville travel begins March 5, 2026. Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) travel begins April 7, 2026. Travel blacked out December 23, December 30, and December 31, 2025. Travel is valid on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fares valid on nonstop service where indicated; if not indicated, fares are valid on single connecting service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Seats, days, and markets are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of the week and won’t be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for one-way Basic fares unless otherwise specified. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare’s rules apply. Advertised fares may be available on other days of the week, but that’s not guaranteed. Basic fares are nonrefundable and non-changeable except as allowed by our 24-hour cancellation policy. Customers may be eligible for a flight credit if their flight is canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the flight’s original scheduled departure time. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel may require a fare upgrade depending on fare purchased and Rapid Rewards® tier status. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies only to published, scheduled service. Additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

 

Give the Gift of Craftsy to the Creatives in your Life (Plus free classes!)

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If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know that I love Craftsy. Access hundreds of classes on tons of topics: Cooking, baking, sewing, crochet, knitting, painting, jewelry making- you name it, Craftsy has classes on it.

If you are looking for a different type of gift for the creative soul in your life, Craftsy has a special offer- A Premium membership at 99% off the regular price. Become a member today and get 24/7 access to all our premium classes, videos, enthusiastic experts, and step-by-step demonstrations.

As someone who does several different art and craft forms, a Craftsy membership is an incredible gift idea- even at full price.

And of course, my posts aren’t complete without a freebie offer! If you want to check out Craftsy and see what all of the excitement is about, they offer a lot of free classes. Here are just a few that I love:

11/9/2025 PRC Research Study Round Up!

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PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

Topic: Epilepsy Patients
Who: MALES aged 18-65 diagnosed with Epilepsy. *Proof of diagnosis will be required.
Location: Nationwide
Dates: Various dates and times in November 2025
Format:Webcam Interview
Duration: 60 minutes
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: Parent and Teen Tech Habits-Dallas/Houston-November 2025
Who: Parents in the Dallas and Houston areas and their teens aged 13-17.
Location: Dallas and Houston, TX area
Dates: Week of November 10, 2025 (various times)
Format: Virtual discussion from the comfort of your home
Duration: 60 minutes
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.

Topic: Facial Cosmetics
Who: Women aged 18-50 living in or near Houston, TX, or Los Angeles, CA who wear foundation with a Natural, Dewy, Radiant, or Glowy Finish with very light to deep skin tone.
Location: Nationwide
Dates: November 14-25, 2025
Format: At-home Product Trial + Online Bulletin Board
Duration: 10-day product trial
Participants must visit a local facility in Houston or Los Angeles for a quick 10-minute color match before starting the trial. If none of the shades match your skin tone, you’ll receive $50 for your time.
Incentive: $225

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.

Office Depot/Office Max: Savings and Deals!

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Office Depot/Office Max has really beefed up their rewards program!

Are you a Teacher/Educator? EXCLUSIVE TEACHER OFFER
25% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying purchase.
Limit $100 back in rewards per member per week (details here).

Are you in the military? EXCLUSIVE MILITARY OFFER
25% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying purchase.
Limit $100 back in rewards per member per week (details here).

RECYCLING REWARDS Get $2 back in recycling Rewards the next day when you recycle your Ink & Toner Cartridge and make a $10 purchase in the same month.

Earn 2% back in Rewards on supplies, technology, furniture, and more.

And this is a new perk to me: Earn $2 Back in Rewards for reviews
Up to 3 reviews per month. Online only. Learn More

 

Q-Insights Spending Habits Study – Pays $100

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting a study regarding  spending habits.

Topic: 45 minute study about spending habits. We are looking to speak to people with various experiences.

The interviews will take place on Zoom.

The dates of the interviews will start the week of Monday, November 17th.

The incentive will be $100 for your time.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

11/8/25 Weekly Freebies and Deals

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I’ve got freebies and deals this week! There is a pretty good selection to choose from.

I’ve updated my list of freebies for birthdays in 2025, which you can find here.

For free food resources, please refer to my comprehensive list, available here. It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are outside my area.

 

Freebies:

Deals:

The Children’s Place: Up to 70% Off Entire Site + 20% Off Coupon
Ultimate List for Where to Get Grocery Coupons
3-Piece Comforter Sets as Low as $23.93 (Reg $80)
Matching Family Pajamas From $10 at Target
Grab These Best Shoe Deals on Sale For Women, Men & Kids, Up to 60% Off
Kohl’s Clearance Sale is at 70% Off – Deals as low as Only $1.00
Christmas Inflatables as low as $9.86 Shipped at Walmart