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9/20/2024 Weekend Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

Back to school season has kicked my butt! I’m not feeling too hot today, but I wanted to get some freebies and deals out there.

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 SPD Fresh Roll Dog Food In-Store
Free Chomps Stick at Target After Rebate
Free Mugler Alien Hypersense Fragrance Sample
Free Just for Men 1-Day Beard & Brow Color Sample
Possible Free Catit Creamy Cups Cat Food
Free Rind Dried Fruit Snacks & Mixes
Free Make Your Own Scarecrow or Pumpkin Noodle Craft Kit at JCPenney
Free 8-Pack of Spindrift Cranberry Raspberry Sparkling Water
Free Bag of G.H. Cretors After Rebate
Free Mamba Fruit Chews at Aldi
Free Fragrance Samples from Macy’s
Free 20 oz. Bottle of MTN DEW In-Stores
Big List of Free Burgers + National Cheeseburger Day Deals TODAY
Free 2024 National Parks Entrance Days
Free 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets Every Wednesday at Wendy’s
Free $15 Amazon Credit with Amazon Photos
Free Sample of i-ENVY Cluster Palette Lashes
Free Sample of Soma Mouth Tape
2 Free Movie Tickets to Megalopolis
Free Active Minds Lab Products for Kids
Free Whopper, Chicken Sandwich, Fries & More at Burger King
The Best Free Skincare Samples to Request Right Now
Free Queso Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill on September 20th
Free Dr. TLR Bio-Collagen Face Mask
Free Sample of Arrowleaf Pet Intesti Care
Free 2025 EWTN Family Calendar
Possible Free Mattel Toys
750 Free Burger King Crowns Reward Points = Free Whopper
Top Freebies and Rewards for Good Report Cards
Free Coffee Mate Bagel & Cream Cheese Coffee Creamer – Today at 12pm EST
Free Jimmy Dean Griddle Bag & Product Coupon – 1st 50 Each Day
Free Decora Girlz Fashion Party Pack
Free Good Planet Foods Olive Oil Slices or Shreds After Rebate
Free Bloomingdale’s Little Freebies Box
Free 4-Pack of PROTALITY Shakes
Free Sample of Beggin’ Flavor Stix with Bacon & Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Free Pampers Swaddlers 360° Sample Pack
Free Bag of Yummers After Rebate
Free Full-Size e.l.f. Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35

Deals:
Shark Steam Mop ONLY $49.88 (Reg. $70)
Michael Kors up to 80% Off
Kids Backpacks up to 64% Off at Macy’s
Amazon Basics Folders with 2 Pockets 2-Pack ONLY 49¢
Grab These Best Shoe Deals on Sale For Women, Men & Kids, Up to 70% OFF
Kate Spade Glimmer Oval Camera Bag ONLY $56 (Reg $299)
Home Expressions Microfiber Sheet Set ONLY $11.99 (Reg $30)
Coach Outlet Sale – 70% Off Clearance2
Flash Sale: 75% Off Women’s Swimwear

Weekend Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

I’m in the final stretch of BTS prep, which is why there was no Freebie Friday post yesterday. But there are some

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 Air Wick Plug in Scented Oil Advanced Gadget
Free Sample of dermaFIT Muscle Retention Cream
Free Sample of Stopain Extra Strength Pain Relieving Gel
Free Make Your Own Sloth Door Hanger Craft Kit at JCPenney
Free Sample of SUNSHIELD+ Tinted Mineral Sunscreen + Organic 3-in-1 Cream
Free Sample of Crave Me Cookies + Free Shipping
Free 2025 Rainin The Art of Pipetting Calendar
Free Mini-Treehouse Craft for Kids at Lowe’s
2 Free Bags of Undercover Snacks Chocolate Quinoa Crisps After Rebate
Free Sample of John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Touch-Up Creme
Free Green Valley Lactose Free Cheese After Rebate
Free 6-Pack of BUBBL’R Antioxidant Water
Free 4-Pack of ProGo Protein & Energy Bars
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Kleenex is Giving Away $500,000 to Schools
Free Kim Crawford Summer Club Party Kit
Free Stay at the Rice Krispies Re-Treat Suite
Free Marinela Sweet Snacks Chatterbuy Kit
Free e.l.f. Lash XTNDR Mascara
Free LEGO Creativity Workshops – Sign Up Now
Free Sample of Friskies Party Mix Original Crunch Cat Treats

 

Deals:

Target Kid Boots as low as $14
Kate Spade Jewelry as low as $12 (Reg $39+)
Free Crest Toothpaste
Kate Spade Wristlets From $29 (Reg $139) + Free Shipping
Purex Detergent ONLY $2.99 (Reg. $8.99)

Using Canva to Streamline Household Mangement!

Abby H.

Are you familiar with Canva? It’s a website where you can make all sorts of media- both print and digital!

I love it because I have made forms including inventories, visual schedules, and weekly calendars. It has been an immense help in keeping my home running more efficiently, which is definitely needed with two neurodivergent kids.

Here are a few that have really helped me:

8/9/2024 Friday Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

School has already started for a lot of kids, my kids have less than 2 weeks of summer break left.

The back-to-school freebies and deals are pretty sweet this week.

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 Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free TruRanch Collagen Sticks Dog Treats Dog Chews
Free Color Your Own Pencil Pouch Craft Kit at JCPenney
Score Free Full-Sized Product Coupons from Social Nature
Free IndestrucTable ECO Table Tryabox
Free 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens
Free Pair of Underwear at Duluth Trading Co. Stores on August 10th (Midwestern friends only)
50 Free Bonus Box Tops with Box Tops for Education = Free $5
Free Winged Wellness Product After Rebate
Free Week of Smoothies at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Teachers – Possible Free Pets in the Classroom Grant
PINCHMme New Free Samples Every Day
Free Perfect Bar at Aldi
Free Amazon Prime for Students for 6 Months
Possible Free MONDAY Haircare Shampoo & Conditioner
50 Free Burger King Crowns Reward Points Daily
Free HunYule Skincare Samples

Deals:

Kate Spade Staci Dual Zip Crossbody ONLY $79 (Reg $259)
Galanz 3.3 Cu ft One Door Mini Fridge ONLY $118 at Walmart (Reg $190)
50% Off School Uniform Multipacks + Extra 20% Off 3 or More
Garnier Shampoo ONLY $1 (Reg $5.49)
Free Rind Dried Fruit Snacks & Mixes
$50 Off Converse Back to School Kit
Starbucks 50% Off Handcrafted Drinks – TODAY 8/9

 

California Residents: Free Behavioral Health Coaching for Kids 0-12

Abby H.

Brightlife is a great, free resource for California families. They offer free behavior coaching for parents of children ages 0-12 years.

Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more.

Brightlife Kids is fully paid for by the State of California. Together, we are working to ensure all California families can find the behavioral health support they need when they need it. You qualify if you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12.

Check out their website for more information and to see if Brightlife is a good fit for your family.

Weekend Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

This week was busy, so we are having weekend freebies and deals instead of Friday. Littlest Kiddo’s Bestie is here for 6 days, and I’m finishing up some coursework for one of my jobs. My brain has been turned to jello.

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 Can of Accelerator Active Energy After Rebate
Free Hallmark Card Every Month
Free Real Food From The Ground Up Snack Product After Rebate
Free Cookie at DoubleTree Hotels on Aug. 4th
Teachers – Free Queso at Abuelo’s for the Whole School Year
Free IHOP Syrup Chatterbuy Kit
Free Sample Of Pamprin Max Pain + Energy
Free Nurishh Animal Free Cream Cheese at Select Retailers
Free Lil’ Gourmets Pouch After Rebate
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Free Sample of Friskies Party Mix Original Crunch Cat Treats
Free Root Beer Float at A&W on August 6th
Free Copy of the Jiffy Mix Recipe Booklet
Free Sour Punch Candy & T-Shirt
Free NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit or NasaFlo Neti Pot
Free 2024 National Parks Entrance Days
Free Whiteboard Workshop at Home Depot
3 Free MYBAR Protein Bars After Rebate
Free Bubly Burst Sparkling Water at Select Stores
Free Museum Admission for Bank of America/Merril Lynch Cardholders – This Weekend
Free Modelo Chelada Summer Fiesta Party Kit
Free Perfect Bar at Aldi
Free Movie Tickets to Longlegs
Free Monopoly GO! Game Night Party Pack
Free Teachings of Buddha Books
Teachers – Free Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Kit
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Italian Favorites Classes at Williams Sonoma

 

Deals:

5-Piece Backpack Sets ONLY $21.99 (Reg $42)
Coach Outlet Sale – 70% Off Clearance
Nike Backpacks for School up to 40% Off + 25% Coupon
Scott Paper Products ONLY $2.75 (Reg. $5)
Nike School Backpacks & Lunch Boxes for $22 at Kohl’s
School Supplies UNDER $1 at Walgreens
Vitamins & Supplements BOGO Free on Amazon
Target has Bookbags NOW 30% Off – Prices start at $10
Nike – Up to 65% Off + Extra 25% Off Select Styles
Lauren Conrad Jewelry as low as $6

Free Fun at JCPenney’s Kid Zone (8/10/2024 & 9/14/2024)

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Y’all know I love JCP. They have great sales, an incredible loyalty program, and the Kids Zone!

The Kids Zone is an in-store program where kids can make and take a free craft in-store once a month.

Parents receive a 10% off in-store coupon. The best part is that the 10% off coupon can be stacked with other JCP coupons.

August’s craft is a cute pencil pouch and notebook!

Find your closest JCP location here.

And if you are a teacher, JCP is offering a 35% off coupon. You can learn more and sign up here. 

 

Need Help with Back to School Supplies?

Abby H.

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!

Abby H.

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.