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Tryazon: Free Sticki Rolls for Back-to-School Party Pack

Abby H.

We’ve been participating in Tryazon events for three+ years. We’ve gotten to try all sorts of fun toys, games, and food.  You can learn more about Tryazon here.

 

Tryazon has another opportunity available! Apply for the chance to receive 1 of 100 FREE Sticki Rolls for Back-to-School Party Packs.

Hosts selected for this party will receive a party pack with a combined value of $60+, containing the following items:

  • Sticki Rolls Sticki Bands
  • Sticki Rolls Sticki Book
  • Sticki Rolls Sticki Station
  • 3 Promo Packs
  • Party Host Guide to help you plan and carry out the party!

Tryazon allows you to try various products (and keep them) in a fun way and it’s totally free! Apply, host a party & share exciting products with your friends and family.

6/28/2024 Weekly Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

It’s the first week after my surgery and we have been having all sorts of adventures! We went to Lego Building Club at the La Mesa Library, the kids swam several times at our community pool (I sat on the pool deck and took pics), we hung out with friends, and I took a lot of naps.

We’re heading over to the Lakeside library today. With Independence Day next week, I’m sure there will be no shortage of adventures!

My 2024 guide to a fun, frugal Summer Break can be found here. It’s San Diego County specific, but there are lots of 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 Daily Item at Wendy’s
Free Planet Fitness Summer Pass for Teens – Registration Now Open
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
2 Free Movie Tickets to A Sacrifice
Free Nutri-Vet Biscuits for Dogs Chatterbuy Kit
Free Sample of Immunovitals Tea
Free Sample of Aquarian Water Treatment
Free Blink Mini Camera from Barkbox
Free Subscription to LEGO Life Magazine
Free Sorion Cream or Soraresal Cream Sample
Free PURE LEAF Iced Tea After Rebate
Free Canister a2 Platinum Infant Formula After Rebate
Free Bloomin’ Onion at Outback Steakhouse
Free DOGTV Channel Preview for DirecTV Subscribers
Free 55 Inch Dual Screen Smart TV from Telly
Free Ninja Sip Perfect Travel Mug
Free The Baffling Bowl Game Night Party Pack
Free Grilling Cooking Classes at Williams Sonoma
Free Basic Plus Car Wash at Zips Car Wash
Free Dig In! Poster Set
6 Free Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings
Firehouse Subs Name of the Day – Free Medium Sub

Deals:

Up to 70% Off Summer Clearance at Carter’s – Prices Starting at $2.99
Select General Mills Cereal ONLY $1.49 (Reg. $6.29)
Ozark Trail 10-Person Tent ONLY $99 (Reg. $170)
JCPenney 4th of July Sale Up to 50% Off + Extra 30% Off w/ Coupon
30% Off Slippers For the Whole Family at Target
Amazon Essentials Clothing up to 70% Off – Prices Starting at $3
Starbucks BOGO FREE Handcrafted Drinks – Today 6/28

6/21/2024 Weekly Freebies & Deals

Abby H.

I’m recovering from surgery and trying to take it slow. As I recover, I’ll be posting more.

My 2024 guide to a fun, frugal Summer Break can be found here. It’s San Diego County specific, but there are lots of 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 Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
4 Free Kids Meals at Cracker Barrel
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Free Sample of AlaSkins Wild Alaska Salmon Skins Dog Treats
Free Frazil Slushie Every Friday in June
Free Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream Sample from Sampler
Free Kroger Sample Box
Free Pampers Swaddlers 360° Sample Pack
Possible Free I and Love and You Interactive Cat Treats
Free Sample of Moroccanoil Night Body Serum
Free Purina SuperPet Smart ID Tag
Free Fragrance Samples from Macy’s
Free ZhuZhu Aquarium Party Pack
Free Box of Nature Valley, Mott’s or Fiber One Products After Rebate
Up to 4,000 Free Kroger Points Rewards Plus Rewards Points
Possible Free CRUNCH Candy
Firehouse Subs Name of the Day – Free Medium Sub

Deals

Women’s Sandals & Flip Flops Starting at $12.79 at JCPenney
Free Covergirl Eyeliner at CVS
BJ’s Membership Deals and Discounts 2024 | Get Promo Coupons and Exclusive Deals
Yoo-hoo Chocolate Drink 40-Pack ONLY $10 on Amazon
Free Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Protection Toothpaste
Ralph Lauren Pillow ONLY $8.99 at Macy’s (Reg $24)

New Offers from Social Nature!

Abby H.

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:

  • Gluten-Free Mexicali Dip by Rojos
  • Falafel Bowls by Afia Foods
  • Freeze Dried Herbs by Litehouse
  • Organic Nut Butter Bites by Sweet Nothings
  • Dairy-Free Fy Yogurt by Nature’s Fynd
  • Grass-Fed Butter by Vital Farms

I am picking up the Organic Nut Butter Bites and Grass Fed Butter on my weekly Sprouts trip this afternoon.

  • And Sample offers include:
    Interactive Cat Treats by “I and love and you” Pet (a coupon for a free product will be mailed to you).

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.

6/15/2024 Weekend Freebies!

Abby H.

School is over for the 2023-2024 school year! The kids have all sorts of exciting adventures planned, including sleeping in and lots of swimming.

My 2024 guide to a fun, frugal Summer Break can be found here. It’s San Diego County specific, but there are lots of 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 Good Culture Probiotic Milk
Free 3-Piece Chicken Tenders at Hardee’s on June 13th & 18th
Free TevraPet Hemp Helpers Dog Collars or Topical Tubes
Free 60-Day Supply of Care/of Ashwagandha Supplement
Free Nurishh Animal Free Cream Cheese at Select Retailers
Free Sample of Black Forest Gummy Bears
Free Revol Greens Salad Kits, Salad Blends or Head Lettuces After Rebate
Possible Free Vital Farms Grass-Fed Butter
Free 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens
Free Father’s Day UTV Craft for Kids at Lowe’s
Free Entree at Chipotle
Free Sacred Essentials CBD Pain Balm Sample
Free Bag of Yummers After Rebate
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Babylist Registry Perks – 15% Off & Free Registry Box
2 Free Movie Tickets to Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Free Good Planet Foods Olive Oil Cheese After Rebate
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Frazil Slushie Every Friday in June
Cigar Aficionado Plus Additional Magazines – No Credit Card Required

Deals:

Nike – 60% Off + Extra 25% Off Coupon
QVC 20% Off Entire Cart Coupon Code

2024 Summer Fun on A Budget!

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Today marks the first day of summer break for my kiddos. I am usually a lot more prepared and would have posted this on the blog already, but… Life happens.

I’ve got some stuff planned for summer, but not as much as I have during previous summers. I’m having surgery next week, so a lot of our activities will be more chill.

But we will be including:

If you are looking to beat the heat and need something free, check out the Waterfront Park downtown. They have a great splash pad area for kids, a really fun playground, and a big grassy area for picnics. The only downside- is no shade trees.

If you are looking for free summer lunches, Feeding America has a great list on its website here. 

And beyond that, if you are looking for free and low-cost food resources, check my page here.

$5/$25 Coupon from Grocery Outlet

Abby H.

Just in time for summer break, when your kids are so hungry all the time. Grocery Outlet is hooking us up with a $5 of $25+ purchase!

Check your email, and get your printer ready!

2024 Summer Reading Programs!

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Summer break from school means summer reading programs from the local library systems, plus a few other places.

Here are a few of our favorite summer reading programs. I’ve listed the prizes that I could find, but at the time this post was published, not all of the prizes were known.

Unless specifically stated, the programs start June 1st.

Book It has a summer program called Camp Book it, where kids can read, and earn free personal pan pizzas from Pizza Hut! Book It is the FAVORITE reading program in my house. parents can enroll their kids for the summer!

The City of San Diego Library system program has published its prizes this year, and lemme tell you, it’s pretty amazing.

Children (Ages 0- 11)

  • 1 Book
  • Pass for 2 for The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT)
  • Pass for 2 for The San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Pass for 2 for the San Diego Automotive Museum
  • Pass for 4 for The San Diego New Children’s Museum
  • Free 3 oz yogurt from Yogurtland
  • Free kid’s meal from Mendocino Farms
  • Free kid’s meal from Panda Express

Teens (Ages 12-17)

  • 1 Book
  • Pass for 2 for The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT)
  • Pass for 2 for The San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Pass for 2 for the San Diego Automotive Museum
  • Free 3 oz yogurt from Yogurtland

Adults (Ages 18+)

  • Free book at participating Friends of the Library Book Sales and Used Bookstores
  • Pass for 2 for The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT)
  • 1 reusable utensil kit

For more information or to sign up, click here. 

The County of San Diego Library summer reading program started June 1st. They have all sorts of prizes for kids and adults.

If you want your family to experience a multicultural world through reading, I  recommend PJ Library.  PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old.

My kids love learning about faraway places and experiences different from their own. The PJ library books have opened their eyes to new holidays, customs, and ways of life.

Read Conmigo provides free books for kids by mail in Spanish and English to children ages preschool to fifth grade. They are only available to kids in CA, TX, and Florida. We used to receive the books, and they are ok, but my kids aren’t interested in learning Spanish. The books were super useful for me learning to read in Spanish (Beyond what Duolingo teaches).

Barnes and Noble have a summer reading program starting July 1st. More info here.

Dolly Parton has established the Imagination Library, it is available in select regions (sadly not available in San Diego California), and those who live in participating areas can receive one book for their kids every month via mail.

Weekly Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

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.

Part of my kitchen is done, but the contractors are waiting on two cabinets. School is over in less than two weeks, and I am looking forward to my summer of fun with the kids.

Freebies:

Free Sample of L’Oreal Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Free Kokada Coconut Spread After Rebate
Free Grilling Cooking Classes at Williams Sonoma
Free Real Food From The Ground Up Snack Product After Rebate
Free Shark FlexBreeze Fan
Free Sample of Geaux Nuts White Chocolate Crunch
Free Museum Admission for Bank of America/Merril Lynch Cardholders – This Weekend
Free Prepare with Pedro: Disaster Preparedness Activity Book
Free Celsius Energy Drink at Select Stores
Domino’s is Giving Away $10 Million in Free Pizza
Free Nurishh Animal Free Cream Cheese at Select Retailers
Free Peace Out Limited-Edition Pride Acne Healing Dots
Free Screwdriver, Work Gloves, or Cable Ties at Harbor Freight
Free Tovolo Summer Freeze Party Pack
2 Free Bottles of Barcode Fitness Water After Rebate
Free Amazon Prime for Students for 6 Months
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Sample of NYX Marshmellow 10-In-1 Smoothing Primer
Free Safe Infant Sleep DVD
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Free Good Culture Probiotic Milk
Free Grill Gift Card Box Workshop at Home Depot
Free 5-Piece Scotch Porter Beard Collection Sample Set
Free OREO Movie Night Party Kit

 

Deals:

Covergirl Perfect Blend Pencil ONLY $0.79 (Reg $5.79)
Jordan Sneakers up to 50% Off with Extra 25% Off Coupon Code
Michael Kors up to 60% Off + New 25% Off Coupon, Purses start at $67!
Scott Toilet Paper 12-Pk ONLY $3 (Reg. $5)
Bic Flex 3 Razor ONLY $0.99 (Reg. $4.99)

iSecretShop Opportunity- No Purchase Necessary Earn up to $114!

Abby H.

I received an email from iSecretShop recently, and while I don’t have time for this project, I thought some of you might be interested.

Part of iSecretShop is their scanning project. Currently, They are recruiting for Shopping Scout scan shoppers. Shopping Scout scan shops are available in your area. To get started, they offer a free, one-hour, “New Auditor Certification Session” every Tuesday at 3:30 pm Pacific/4:30 Mountain/5:30 Central/6:30 Eastern. During the session, they go over what is expected during these shops. They also offer a self-guided process if you cannot attend the live presentation. Once you have completed the free course and passed the test, you will become certified, which allows you to request these shops through isecretshop.com

To participate in this covert project, you will scan approximately 1900 SKUs/items at Costco using a free app on your smartphone. Please note that you will need a Costco membership (or another legitimate means of entry) to enter Costco.

If you are interested in learning more, check out their website. iSecretShop has different types of secret shop projects and opportunities frequently.