Fetch! 1,000 point bonus disappears today!

Start the year off right with 1,000 points for every friend who joins Fetch using your referral code and snaps a receipt. They’ll get 500 points, too! This bonus ends tonight, 1/4/2024.

There’s no limit to the Rewards you can earn, so tell everyone. It’s super easy, and each friend who signs up gets 500 points.

Referring friends is easy. Step one: share your referral code with friends. Step two: friends enter your code and snap a receipt. Step three: points are deposited into your account.

Let’s get started! If you are new to Fetch Rewards, you can learn more here. When you sign up, use my referral code ND2TB and share the love (and referral points!).

When you sign up, leave your referral code in the comments!

 

Fine Print: In order for you to qualify for the increased referral bonus, your friends must enter your referral code and complete a valid receipt now through 11:59 PM CST on 1/4/2024. After 11:59 PM CST on 1/4/2024 the referral bonus will expire.

Free Resources for San Diego County Families in Need

This is my annual post to help point you toward some free resources for San Diego County residents.

Food:

Clothing:

  • Naomi’s Closet is located in Santee, and they provide clothing and toiletries to women in need.
  • The Sonrise Church in Santee has a clothing swap/free clothing resource. One for kid’s clothes, and another for women’s clothing. Miss Charity’s Closet & Little Blessings Boutique 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:00 am Contact Charity Murphy for more info clmurphy71@gmail.com
  • The Closet of 54th. They are open once a few times each month.  They have women, men, and children’s clothing. You can find them on Facebook. They are located at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 3060 54th Street, San Diego, CA. Contact The Closet at thecloseton54th@gmail.com.

If you know of any other clothing resources, please leave a comment!

2024 New Years Sale from Yasukochi Family Farms!

If you are looking to eat healthier this year, save time, and money, this offer will help with all three!

Yasukochi Family Farms is offering a deal on all of their CSA box sizes, now through January 4, 2024.

They have deals on subscriptions from 1 month, all the way to 9 months!

To learn more, and see pricing, visit their website here.

We’ve been receiving their boxes for 3 years and it’s an amazing value.

Happy Holidays Y’all!

As you can tell from the lack of blog posts and social media posts/shares lately, I’ve been swamped. Getting ready for time off school for the kids, traveling to visit friends between Christmas and New Year, shopping, helping family, and busting out my end-of-year to-do list has been exhausting.

I did not do a New Year’s Resolution series this year, but I have done them in the past, and you can find that series of articles here. It includes the top ten NYR’s including saving money and getting organized.

I’ve been using a lot of Canva‘s really great templates for my new organizing stuff (Yes I have paper copies- the ADHD folks in my house need the reminders). It’s free and it’s so easy to use. In addition to the organizing sheets, I’ve made pantry and freezer inventory sheets, calendars, stuff for my day job, birthday party invitations, tutorials- Canva is pretty amazing. And it’s free!

 

Have a wonderful holiday season, whatever you celebrate. After the first of the year, there will be a Target Gift Card giveaway!

50% Off Shipping at Dollar Tree!

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Dollar Tree is offering 50% off shipping today through December 9, 2023.

For those of you who weren’t aware, you can purchase items in bulk from Dollar Tree online. This is great for you who are doing crafts, or putting together several gift baskets or stocking stuffers.

Here are just a few of my favorites:

  • Wooden Paintable items
  • Paints 
  • Bath Bombs (We go through a lot of these at my house)
  • Skincare (Specifically their variety of face masks and eye masks). Some of the masks they sell are repackaged/rebranded major-label skin care.
  • Candy (perfect for restocking your candy dish or stuffing stockings)

PRC Research Study Round-Up!

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: Vacation Choices
Who: Adults ages 25-44
Date: December 6, 2023
Duration: 60-minute Zoom group discussion (webcam required)
Incentive: $100
Location: From the comfort of your home or office
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Auto Finance Study
Who: Nationwide residents
When: Dec 12th
Length: 90-minute Webcam group
Incentive: $275 Digital Incentive
Location: From the comfort of your home or office
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: Consumer Electronics
Who: Adults, 18+
When: December 4th to 6th, 2023
Where: Online
Length: 45-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: Martial Status and Lifestyles
Who: Adults, 18+
When: December 4th to 21st, 2023
Where: Online
Length: 30-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: Male Grooming
Who: Males 18-55
When: December, 2023
Length/ Pay: Product Usage, Video & call with client / $100 + $75 product return
Where: Online
If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

12/2/2023 Weekly Freebies

The 2023 Birthday Freebie post is here! Make sure to check this article out and sign up for birthday freebies at least 2-3 weeks before your birthday.

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

It’s Freebie time! There are all sorts of cool freebies this weekend.

Free Sample of Earth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried Dog Food
Teachers – Free Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Kit
Free 12 oz. Celsius Energy Drink at Select Stores
Free Peyton Canning Talking Can Opener on Dec. 5th
Free Personalized TouchNote Greeting Card
Free Cookie at Circle K
Free CHKP Plant-Based Yogurt After Rebate
Free Sap’s Rapid Rehydration Sports Drink After Rebate
Free L’Oréal 12% Pure Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid Serum Samples
Free Dan-O’s Original Seasoning After Rebate
Free Cookie at Insomnia Cookies
Free Sample of Not Your Mother’s Intense Bonding Treatment
Free Iced or Hot Coffee Everyday at Dunkin
Free Future Society Fragrance Sample
Possible Free Cameron’s Coffee Specialty Coffee
Possible Free Ocean’s Halo Tortilla Soup Broth
2 Free Beneful IncrediBites from SampleSource
5 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Kindle eBook This Month on Amazon
Free 2024 Dogs of Wayne Homes Calendar
Join Enfamil Family Beginnings for $400 in FREE Gifts
Free Coffee at Dunkin Through 12/31
Free Disney Movie Insiders Points Every Weekday thru 12/31
Free Footlong Cookie at Select Subway Locations
Free Pet Photo with Santa at Petco – Today
Free Photo with Santa & More at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Free 2024 Promise Calendar
Free 3-Months of SiriusXM – $54 Value w/ No Credit Card Needed
Free $5 Shop Cash from Beis
Free Coffee Every Friday at QuickChek
Verizon Up Rewards – Possible Free $20 Amazon Gift Card
Free 2024 Unity Calendar
Text for $10 Off at Lane Bryant = Free Item
Free Where is Bear Book

San Diego Special Needs Dental Clinic

I found out about this recently and thought I would share this resource. I’m sure some of you might need this service. The La Maestra Clinic in El Cajon has a Special Needs Dental Clinic. They specialize in helping kids with special needs get the dental work they need.

They accept Medi-Cal, cash, and most insurances. Walk-ins are welcome.

Address: 1242 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021 Phone: (619) 328-1335

Today Is National Cake Day!

Yup, it’s International Cake Day. I’m celebrating with the kids by baking a cake later this afternoon.

If you are looking for a way to celebrate at home, here are my tips for making a cake mix taste more like a scratch-baked cake.

Here are a few of my favorite cake recipes:

Join AARP for only $9/Year (No- You Don’t Have to be a Senior!)

Did you know that you don’t have to be a senior citizen to join AARP?

Seriously.

Did you know that with an AARP membership, you can score discounts and deals on travel, car buying services, and even a lower price on your cell phone contract?

Perhaps my favorite deal is saving money at Denny’s. The cost of membership pays for itself when I take the kids to Denny’s twice in one year.

Right now, in honor of Black Friday, Join AARP and pay just $9 per year with a 5-year membership and choose your FREE Gift: An insulated Trunk Organizer or Red and Gray Spider Splash Day Bag.

AARP provides you with a wealth of opportunities to save money, play, learn, and volunteer.

 

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