Tom & Jerry The Movie Drops Tomorrow (02/26/2021)

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I received a HUGE box of goodies from Warner Bros. and Tom & Jerry to celebrate the release of their movie. Tom & Jerry The Movie comes to Theaters and HBO Max tomorrow 2/26/2021.

I grew up watching Tom & Jerry Cartoons, and I’ve shown some to my kids too. They love the crazy antics and adventures. We are looking forward to watching the movie Friday night on HBO Max.

About the Movie:

One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner, Kayla, to hire Tom to get rid of him, in director Tim Story’s “Tom and Jerry.” The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding, and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them.

An eye-popping blend of classic animation and live-action, Tom and Jerry’s new adventure stakes new ground for the iconic characters and forces them to eventually do the unthinkable… work together to save the day.

If you want to get into some mayhem and mischief, check out these awesome goodies and activities to get your family ready for the movie!

AR Lens 

Games

Activity Pack

Giphy Stickers

Zoom Backgrounds

“Tom and Jerry” stars Chloë Grace Moretz (“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” “The Addams Family”), Michael Peña (“Cesar Chavez,” “American Hustle,” “Ant-Man”), Colin Jost (“How to be Single,” “Saturday Night Live”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2,” “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”), Pallavi Sharda (“Lion”), Jordan Bolger (“Peaky Blinders”), Patsy Ferran (“Darkest Hour”), Nicky Jam (TV’s “Nicky Jam: El Ganador”), Bobby Cannavale (“The Irishman,” “Ant-Man and the Wasp”), Lil Rel Howery (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “The Angry Birds Movie 2”), and Ken Jeong (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Hangover,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”).The film was directed by Tim Story (“Fantastic Four,” “Think Like a Man,” “Barbershop”) and produced by Chris DeFaria (“The LEGO Movie 2,” “Ready Player One,” “Gravity”).

Love Crafting? Dollar Tree’s Crafter’s Square is Bigger & Better than Ever!

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All Dollar Tree locations now sport an expanded craft section!

Some of my favorite items include acrylic paint, staple-backed canvases, paintbrushes, pallets, watercolors, art paper, yarn, wood crafts, scrapbooking stickers, and more!

And if you need some inspiration, check out some of these great ideas:

Get Inspiration from Dollar Tree’s Crafts & Décor Blog!
Shop Holiday Craft Supplies!
Get Creative with Wood Crafts!
Reveal a World of Color with Dollar Tree’s affordable Paint Supplies!
Get Ready for Spring with Floral Crafts!

Just an example of the crafts we’ve made from Dollar Tree

When you shop online, you can take advantage of FREE shipping when you choose to have your order shipped to your local Dollar Tree store for pickup! It’s easy, convenient, and saves you money on shipping costs. You can learn more about In-Store Pickup here!

We shop weekly at Dollar Tree, and a trip is never complete without cruising the craft section and picking up a few goodies!

2/19/2021 Friday Freebies & Deals

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This week was a lot calmer than last, but we still had a few bumps in the road, including broken glasses, which resulted in a trip to the optometrist. Being an adult is never dull.

My birthday was earlier this month and I rocked a bunch of freebies. Wanna check out my list of goodies? 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:

Free Entree at The Old Spaghetti Factory
Free NEATwipes – Kills 99.9% of Germs
Free Tropicana Premium Drinks at Walmart
Free Tylenol Products After Rebate
Free Ice Cream at Baskin Robbins
Free Short Stack of Pancakes at IHOP
Free Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation Sample
Free Contadina San Marzano Style Whole Canned Tomatoes
Free Sample of Vitafol Ultra or Gummies Prenatal Vitamins
Free 6 Months of Apple News+
Free Arm & Hammer AbsorbX Cat Litter with Mail-In Rebate
Free Dr. Charles Stanley Love Lessons DVD
Free Ocean’s Halo Organic Soy-Free Dressing
Free Maker’s Mark Ambassador Gifts Every Year
Free Astroglide Oil Liquid & Massage Lotion
Free Kite Hill Dairy Free Yogurt at Select Stores
Free Mane ‘n Tail Quin Houff Hero Card
Free Samples of Nature Nate’s Honey Minis
Free 4-pk of Seemore Meat & Veggies Natural Sausages
Free Sample of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

 

Deals:

Crayola Toy Story 4 Coloring Pages ONLY $4.99 (Reg. $10)
Womens Clog Slippers With Memory Foam ONLY $19.99 (Reg $35)
Power Rangers Beast-X King Morpher ONLY $9.99 (Reg. $20)
Play-Doh Party Pack ONLY $4.49 (Reg. $8)
Women’s Leggings ONLY $4.79 at JCPenney (Reg $16)
Kids Snow Boots ONLY $9.99 (Reg. $30)
I Love You to the Moon and Back Board Book ONLY $3.59 (Reg. $8)
Glow in The Dark Acrylic Paint Set on $13.72 (Reg. $40)
Toozey Puppy Toys for Small Dogs 7-Pack $12.74 (Reg. $30)
Ply-Doh Cash Register Toy ONLY $8.08 (Reg $15)
Gillette5 Men’s Razor Blade Refills 12-ct ONLY $14.81 (Reg $25)
Portable Generator on Sale for $199 (was $417) – Hurry
Medical Thermometer with Fever Alert ONLY $5.77 (Reg. $16)
Carter’s Baby Girls 4-Piece Pajama Set ONLY $10.79 (Reg $36)

Rare $15/$100+ Coupon at Sprouts (ends today)!

I love Sprouts! We grew up shopping for produce there, and as an adult, I love shopping there too. I discovered this coupon buried in my email, and it expires today!

This coupon is perfect if you are primarily a Sprouts shopper, or if you want to stock up on some of the goodness that Sprouts sells. I love that you can use other coupons too (either paper coupons, or in-app coupons from the Sprouts app). And to sweeten the deal, you can use cashback apps too- that saves you money after the fact.

However you use this coupon- It’s a rare deal!

Food Resources for February 2021 (San Diego County)

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.

 

 

 

 

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)

1/25/2021 Weekly Meal Plan

0a5e9dab796cea8a07eabe4eb4795b9e.jpgMy Word- It’s cold outside! The forecast for the week here in San Diego is cold, rainy, breezy weather. I’ve planned meals around warm, filling, comfort meals.

I did my weekly trip to the store yesterday 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:  Lasagna Soup and Sourdough toast (Dream Dinners)
  • Monday:  Hashbrowns, Egg/veggie scramble, Fruit
  • Tuesday:  Soup (we’ve got a batch of Potato Cheese soup in the freezer)/Meal of Snacks
  • Wednesday: Chicago Style Chicken, Roasted Veggies, Salad (Dream Dinners)
  • Thursday: Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Salad, Soup
  • 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?

1/18/2021 Weekly Meal Plan

0a5e9dab796cea8a07eabe4eb4795b9e.jpgThe kids have off today for MLK Day, so we’re planning some socially distanced shenanigans (shell collecting at the beach, picnic lunch, and picking up our Dream Dinners order). The past few weeks have been so busy, and this week plans to be jam-packed as well.

My friend Brooke recently hosted a Dream Dinner Virtual Party, and I took advantage of one of the deals- 6 dinners (each dinner serves 2-3 adults) for $99.00. I’ll be posting more info and details in the coming weeks, but for those of you who want to meal plan, but don’t know if it’s for you, Dream Dinners is a great resource.

I did my weekly trip to the store yesterday for bread, milk, salad, and ice cream. The kids have requested chocolate chip cookies, I’ll try to make a batch tomorrow.

I’m trying hard to stick to our budget of $100/week for groceries and prepare dinners that are filling and hearty.  It can be a struggle, but I shop sales, discount grocery stores, and use my cashback apps.

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.

No school tomorrow, but I think we’ll have a picnic while we’re out and about. The rest of the week it’s 1/2 days for the littlest bit, and full days for the big dude. This afternoon I need to pop over to the store and pick up some lunch goodies. Big kid takes his lunch to school, but little bit has lunch at home after school.

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:  Veggie Burgers on Salad (that’s what we ended up having, I had planned to do smoothies and caulifries too, but nah…)
  • Monday:  Pasta, Salad, and Garlic Bread
  • Tuesday:  Frozen Entrees & Salad
  • Wednesday: Protein shakes/smoothies, toast, and fruit
  • Thursday:  Dream Dinners Meal & Veggies
  • Friday:  Pizza Night!
  • Saturday: Dream Dinners Meal & Veggies

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?

Cents Of Style Fashion Friday: Over 15 Dresses 50% OFF

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

This week Cents of Style is hooking us up with some sweet prices on dresses! With these dresses 50% off, that means they start as low as $12.50! The coupon code to enter at checkout is YESDRESS Making EVERY. SINGLE. DRESS. on the page 50% OFF! Don’t forget FREE Shipping over $35! The code is active until 1/12/21 at midnight.

Most of the dresses come in sizes S-XL, with a few going up to 3xl.

DressesMy Favorite, the Cecilia comes in 8 colors, is available in Sizes s-3XL and is only $12.50 with the coupon code YESDRESS.

 

I will be buying a few this weekend.

1/8/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals!

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Woo Hoo- Our first Freebie and Deal Friday post of 2021! Since my birthday is next month, I’m going to start searching for new/different birthday freebies (last year’s post is here), and I’ll be posting an update in the next few weeks.

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:

Free El Yucateco Hot Sauce
Free GoMacro Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip MacroBars
Free Triceratops Kits at Lowe’s
Free Kerastase Chronologiste Hair Care Products
Free Honey Mama’s Honey-Cocoa Bar
Free Freak Flag Organics Bone Broth
Free Korean Brand Products
Free Beauty Products & More with Topbox Circle
Free Seaworld Teacher Card
Free The Honest Stand Plant-Based Dip
FREE Amazon Baby Box Samples Back in Stock
JCPenney Portraits – Free 8×10 for Military Families
Free Stainless Steel Insulated Cups
New Sampler Samples – Axe, Abeille Serenity Kids & More
Free Incontinence Products
3 Free O3 Superfoods Flax Butter Samples
Free SuperLeaf Kratom Powder Sample
Free Walkie Talkie Set
Free SkinnyPop or Pirate’s Booty Products
Free SeaWorld + Aquatica Orlando Preschool Card
Free Infantino Grow With Me 3-In-1 Tummy Time Piano
Free Box of Vahdam Turmeric Herbal Tea
Free ONE Brands Maple Glazed Protein Bar
Free Movie Ticket to Fatale
Free Carlson Kid’s Probiotic Stix
Sephora – Free NARS, Laneige, Moroccanoil or Kerastatse Mini Set

Deals:

Aurora 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder ONLY $30.48 (Reg $70)
3 Free Months of Amazon Music Unlimited
Union & Scale Task Chair $69.99 at Staples (Reg $120)
Hair Waver Iron $25.47 Shipped at Amazon (Reg $40)
Alexa Clutch ONLY $13.99 Shipped at Jane (Reg $29)
Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Soap 8-Pack ONLY $5.03 (Reg. $10)
Scotch 5-Inch Kid Scissors ONLY $0.41 Each on Amazon
Toysmith Magnetic Dart Board ONLY $12.53 (Reg. $30)
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers 12-Count ONLY $5.47 (Reg. $10)
Planters Salted Peanuts Resealable Jar 35-Oz ONLY $4.52 Shipped
Miracle-Gro Orchid Food ONLY $4.68 on Amazon (Reg. $11.44)
PURA D’OR Moroccan Argan Oil ONLY $12.99 (Reg. $25)
Nexcare Acne Cover 36-Count ONLY $4.18 (Reg. $8)
Hand Sanitizer In Stock – Large Bottle for $5.46
MUK LUKS Women’s Janet Boots ONLY $24.99 (Reg. $65)
BIC Xtra-Sparkle Mechanical Pencil 24-Ct ONLY $5.97 (Reg. $12)