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Need Help with Back to School Supplies?

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The Larry Himmel Neighborhood Foundation is here to help!

For the past eight years, they have been hosting our annual Back-To-School Haircut Drive, where kids aged 18 and under can enjoy:
Free haircuts
Free school supplies
Free food
Tickets to local attractions throughout San Diego County

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 10
Time: 9am – 1pm (Last haircut starts at 12:30pm)
Location: Skyline Church (11330 Campo Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941)

For more information, check out their Facebook Page. 

SMOAC is hosting a FREE BACKPACK GIVEAWAY on 8/3/2024. More info can be found here.

Free School Supplies is a website with listings by state of charities and non-profits that provide free and low-cost school supplies.

If you are a military family, check out Operation Homefront. They have Back-to-School Brigade events all over the country.

 

Free Backpack Giveaway- 8/3/2024

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It’s back for 2024!

This event is SUPER popular, and supplies run out quickly.

A  backpack and school supply giveaway courtesy of SMOAC on August 3, 2024 at Rio Seco School in Santee. It is a drive-thru event.

I’m working on collecting more info on Back to School giveaways, and I’ll have another post coming up soon!

Check for Unclaimed Property- California Residents!

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Did you know that the State Controller’s Office holds over NINE BILLION DOLLARS in unclaimed property (that includes money) in California? For some of us, it’s small amounts (in my case), and for others, it could be hundreds of dollars!

I checked the website and found about $75 in my name! I filled out the forms, printed them, signed them,  made copies of my ID, and mailed it all off this morning.  In 120 short days (or so, per the website), I should get my money.

It’s free to search, and free to claim your property, so it is 100% worth 5-10 minutes to see if you’ve got anything waiting for you!

Click here to get started!

If you live outside California, most other states have something similar- google your state and unclaimed funds. This process should ALWAYS BE FREE, and if you are being asked to pay for a service, it is not your state controller/comptroller/treasurers office.

 

7/26/2024 Weekend Freebies and Deals!

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This week was a lot- Half Price games at Dave & Buster’s on Wednesday, Playing with friends at the park, swimming, and of course, trying to stay cool while we have some hot (and moist) summer weather.

If you are looking for stuff to do this summer, check out my 2024 guide to a fun, frugal Summer Break. It’s San Diego County-specific, but there are many great ideas if you aren’t local to me.

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.

This week the freebies are a bit light, but with school starting soon, I think the freebies will start ramping up.

Freebies:

Free Cinnamon Sugar or Original Pretzel at Auntie Anne’s – Today
Free Burger Every Friday at Burger King
Free Pulled Pork Sandwich Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Today Only
Free 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens – Last Day
Free Sample of Beggin Dog Treats, EverRoot Soft Chews, Fancy Feast Broths & NEW Purina ONE Wet Food Coupon
Free Sample of Avatara Kombucha The Wake-Up Call Eye Cream
Free Donut Every Tuesday & Free Iced Coffee Every Friday in July at Krispy Kreme
Free Sample of Organifi Green Juice 15
Free Air-Dry Clay Rings Craft Event at Michaels
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Can of Doctor D’s Sparkling Probiotic Drink After Coupon Rebate
Free The Last Kids on Earth Welcome Kit
Score a Subscription to Real Simple Magazine – No Credit Card Needed
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s

Deals:

Free Axe Body Wash
Up to 60% Off Outdoor Furniture + Free Shipping
Kate Spade Kristi Crossbody ONLY $69 (Reg $249)
Wet n Wild Makeup & Brushes as low as $0.60 Shipped on Amazon
Target Kid Boots as low as $14
Style & Co Women’s Boots as low as $9.93 at Macy’s
Melissa and Doug Toys up to 70% Off
Flash Sale: 60% Off Swimwear for the Family
Wayfair: Up to 80% Off Area Rugs + Free Shipping
Arm and Hammer Detergent Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Doorbusters Sale at JCPenney: Save up to 60% Off Select Styles

July- New Offers from Social Nature!

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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:

    • Period Cramp Relief Cream by Control
    • Organic Fruit Jerky by Solely
    • Organic Fruit Gummies by Solely
    • Natural Coconut Spread by Kokada
    • Organic Iced Tea by Eat the Change
    • Instant Boba Drinks by BOBABAM

 

 

 

And one of the things I love about Social Nature is that they don’t leave our friends with food allergies out.

There are sampling offers for Gluten-free, nut-free, and meat-free foods.

Canadian Friends- You are in luck! There are sampling opportunities for you too! So if you love trying new products, check out Social Nature!

FTC Disclosure: As with some offers I post, I receive payments for clicks, purchases, and/or registrations made through affiliate links in this post.

6/19/2024 Weekly Freebies and Deals

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This week was a whirlwind! I’m looking forward to our adventure today- We’re going to The Wave Waterpark in Vista.

If you are looking for stuff to do this summer, check out my 2024 guide to a fun, frugal Summer Break. It’s San Diego County-specific, but there are many great ideas if you aren’t local to me.

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:

Free Mini-Treehouse Craft for Kids at Lowe’s
Free Perfect Bar at Aldi
Possible Free Afia Foods Falafel Bowls
Free Good Culture Probiotic Milk
Free Nurishh Animal Free Cream Cheese at Select Retailers
Free Sample of AlchemyTT Nourish Scalp Oil!
Free Simply Lemonade with Raspberry ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Free Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment Sample
Free Sample of Obagi Medical ELASTIderm Facial Serum
Free Snack Smart for Back-to-School Party Pack
Free Taco Bell Dips ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Free Stur Water Enhancer at Target
Free Taco Bell Kits ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Free 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets Every Wednesday at Wendy’s
College Students Eat Free on Thursdays at IKEA
Free Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing Ruler
Free Virtual Pet Check-Up with Petzey from Purina

Deals:

Free $15 Target Gift Card with Purchase of Two Select Diapers
ProFit Handheld Percussion Massage Gun ONLY $36.99 (Reg $75)
50% Off Everything at Old Navy
Kate Spade Sadie Envelope Crossbody ONLY $79 (Reg $279)
Discovery Mind Blown Kids Toys up to 67% Off
Cooks 2 Quart Air Fryer ONLY $24.99 at JCPenney (Reg $60)
Aeropostale Jeans Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Cooks 3-Piece Frying Pan ONLY $17.99 (Reg $50)
Nike Kids up to 70% Off + Extra 25% Off
Walmart Toys up to 75% Off
North Face Outerwear up to 58% Off

My Recent Cash Outs from Cash Back Apps

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I’m not earning Benjamins, but every little bit helps.

I’ve been meaning to post this for a few weeks, but I have been recovering from surgery, and trying to take the kids on short adventures.

You guys know how much I love a good cashback app, and here are some of my recent cashouts, and how I’m coming on reaching the payouts on a few more apps.

 

Cashback apps where I have almost reached the threshold for payout: 

  • Ibotta: right now I’m at $23.75
  • Drop: they ran out of gift certificates/rewards so I will try again on Thursday. They release a limited number of each week. Right now I have enough points to cash out $25 worth of rewards. It has taken me almost 2 years. I count this is one of my very passive apps to use. 

If you are interested in learning more about the cashback apps, I use, check out my cashback app page here. Many of the apps I use are affiliate-linked, so when you sign up for them, you will receive a bonus for first-time use, and I will also receive a small bonus. Think about it as buying me a Slurpee, or buying my kids a donut. 

For more information about the use of Affiliate links, check out my disclosure page. 

Aisle: Cash back Rebates at your fingertips!

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Have you heard of Aisle? It’s a cash back program, where a majority of the products available have 100% back rebates.

It’s super simple:

  • Visit Aisle. Enter your zip code to find rebates available near you.
  • Select your rebates, enter your cell number, and Aisle will text you a reminder and details on how to submit your rebate (it’s via text).
  • You can also enter your zip code and they’ll text you the three closest stores that sell the product!
  • Purchase the products, snap a pic of your receipt, and text it.
  • Money is paid via Venmo or Paypal.

Here are just a few of the brands: HOP WTR, Stur, Unite Bar, Pop & Bottle Functional Oat Milk Lattes, Yesly Enhanced Still Water Beverage, B.T.R. Nation Dark Chocolate Brownie Superfood Bar, August Tampons And Pads, Dark Chocolate Coconut Zing Bar, and hundreds more!

If you are looking for more Cash Back apps, check out my list of favs here!

7/12/2024 Friday Freebies and Deals!

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This week has been the week of doing important stuff. Doctors appointments, repair people fixing things I can’t and phone calls. So many phone calls. And the girlchild’s bestie is coming to stay with us for a week next month- WOO HOO!!

My 2024 guide to a fun, frugal Summer Break can be found here. It’s San Diego County-specific, but there are many great ideas if you aren’t local to me.

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.

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.

Freebies:

Free Donut Every Tuesday & Free Iced Coffee Every Friday in July at Krispy Kreme
Apply to Be the AmericInn Cheesiest Family & Get Paid $15,000
Free Chicken Tender at Raising Cane’s July 27-30th
Free Olyra Breakfast Biscuits After Rebate
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Free Workshop for Kids
Free 4-Pack of PROTALITY Shakes
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Simply Lemonade ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Free 5-hour ENERGY Inspired Energizing BBQ Sauce on July 16th
Free ProGel Retractable Gel Pen at Staples
Free Super Fun Family Time Game Night Party Pack
Free Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Vitamin Cg Shampoo & Conditioner Samples
Free Victoria Beckham Beauty Fragrance Samples
Free 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets Every Wednesday at Wendy’s
Score a Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine – No Credit Card Needed
Free Big Mac at McDonald’s
Free Bottle of Botania After Rebate
Free Kyo-Dophilus Probiotic Trio Sampler
Free Velveeta Queso Dip Chatterbuy Kit
Possible Free SmartWhale Bidet Toilet Seat (MUST LEAVE AMAZON REVIEW)
Free Subscription to LEGO Life Magazine
Free Reusable Mesh Produce Bag
Free Toys R Us Play Day Event on July 20th LOCATIONS ARE INSIDE MACY’S STORES
Free Perfect Bar at Aldi
Free Gold Peak Unsweetened Black Tea reFUNd with Ripple Street
2 Free Bags of Undercover Snacks Chocolate Quinoa Crisps After Rebate
Free 1-800-QUIT-NOW Notepads
Possible Free Sweet Surprise from Keebler

 

Deals:

Target Circle Week: Free $15 Gift Card with Purchase of $50 Worth of Household Products
Blackstone Duo Griddle & Charcoal Grill Combo ONLY $147 Shipped (Reg $229)
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Coming July 16-17
Covergirl Perfect Blend Pencil ONLY $0.79 (Reg $5.79)
40% Off Everything at Old Navy
Walgreens Complete Home Products Buy One Get Two Free
Starbucks 50% Off Handcrafted Drinks – TODAY 7/12
Select General Mills Cereal ONLY $1.49 (Reg. $6.29)

SeaWorld: Free Tickets for U.S. Military Veterans!

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This deal is back, but only through July 31st! To show their appreciation for those who have served our country, SeaWorld San Diego is offering FREE tickets to SeaWorld San Diego for U.S. Military Veterans and up to three friends or family members. You can also purchase up to six additional tickets at 50% off.

Get your tickets by verifying your military status through GovX.com here. All tickets must be used by July 31, 2024.

If you live near another SeaWorld, check their website for a similar deal.