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Friday Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

School’s out for us next week and we are looking forward to summer break!

Looking for some frugal fun this summer? Check out my post here on frugal swim lessons, and my post here on summer reading programs.

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.

There are some pretty sweet freebies this week- Let’s Dive In!

Freebies:

Free 4-Pack of PLEZI Kids Juice Drink
Free Bowery Farming Zero Pesticide Salad Kits
Free Products & Swag with Chobani Fan Club
Free Fragrance Samples from Macy’s
Free Can of Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna
Free Kids’ Fishing Event at Cabelas & Bass Pro Shops
Free Redbox Movie Rental
Free 4-Pack Kemps Smooth Cottage Cheese at Walmart
Free Skittles Zero Sugar Singles-to-Go Powdered Drink Mix
Free 10ft Lightning to USB Charger for iPhone/iPad/iPod Products
Free Bottle of OPTI-FREE PureMoist Drops
Free Ithaca Hummus
Free Member’s Mark Better Nut Bar at Sam’s
Free Mayawell Prebiotic Soda After Rebate
Free Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer Sample
Free 15-Day Riversol Skincare Kit
Free Aura Bora Sparkling Water After Rebate
Free Friendship Bracelets Craft Event at Michaels
Free Dude Wipes at Sam’s
Free Air Wick Scented Oil Warmer at Giant Eagle
Free Lawn Mower Photo Holder Build Kit at Lowe’s
Free Sample of Skinworks 30% Vitamin C Serum Capsules
Free Sample of Eve Lom Iconic 5-in-1 Cleanser
Old Orchard Fan Club – Earn Free Juice, Gifts & More
Free Smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
National Outlet Shopping Day – Free Gifts, Prizes & More
New Free Samples from Sampler
Free Stand Mixer
Free Pride Has a Story Sticker

Deals:

Fenty Beauty Longwear Liquid Foundation ONLY $13.65 (Reg $28)
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Mophie Portable Battery Car Jump Starter ONLY $34.99 (Reg $100)
Mini Wallet Card Holder Coin Purse ONLY $11.99 (Reg $40)
Treasures of the Vault Disney Baloo Plush ONLY $13.44 (Reg $30)
Rainbow Pool Float Chair w/ 2 Cup Holders ONLY $13.99 (Reg $40)
Kate Spade Carson Convertible Crossbody ONLY $65 (Reg $299)
Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set ONLY $99 (Reg $207)
Sauder Furniture up to 75% Off
Nike 50% Off Sale + Extra 20% Off Coupon Code for Members
Coach NEW Clearance – $75 Purses, $20 Wristlets with 80% Savings
Jimmy Choo Man Eau de Toilette ONLY $39.20 (Reg $95)
Old Navy up to 80% Off Clearance + Extra 30% Off Coupon
Father’s Day Gifts Under $25 at Kohl’s
Crocs Extra 50% off Clearance Sale
Mens Nike Slides as low as $24
Kohl’s Father’s Day Gift Sale – 50% Off Shoes, Clothes & More
Sneaker Sale – Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance & More
KidKraft Deluxe Wooden Workbench ONLY $33.19 (Reg $79.99)
Rolling Kitchen Island Microwave Cart ONLY $108 (Reg $150)
Coach Zip Wristlet With Coach Monogram Print ONLY $22 (Reg $88)
Target Toy Shopping Cart Only $19.99
Michael Kors Watch and Heart Bracelet ONLY $149 (Reg $350)
Febreze Odor-Eliminating Fade Defy Plug ONLY $0.99 (Reg $4.29)
Toyota Tacoma Ride on Car ONLY $179.99 (Reg $399.99)

2023 Summer Reading Programs (Free!)

Abby H.2 Comments

There are 6 days of school left for my kids, and maybe your’s too.  And you know what that means- keeping kids occupied so we don’t have to hear choruses of, “I’M BORED!” And how do we do that?

Around these parts, both kids go to summer school, but we also take advantage of free and low-cost summer programs. One of my favorites is the Summer Reading Programs that are sponsored by both the City of San Diego Library system, but also the County of San Diego Library system.

The City of San Diego Summer Reading Program started June 1st. You can find out more details 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.

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.

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!

And if you haven’t done it yet, don’t forget to sign your kids up for the 2023-2024 school year Book It program. Teachers can sign their classes up too!

 

Talk Back: If you know of any other reading programs in the San Diego/Southern California area, please leave a comment!

Weekend Freebie Round-Up!

Abby H.

We’ve got less than 2 weeks until Summer Break.

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.

There are some pretty sweet freebies this week- Let’s Dive In!

 

Freebies:

Free Cool Beans Frozen Wrap
Sephora – Free Mini Set or Bonus Points for Your Birthday
Free Full-Size Pack of Saba Pads or Liners (Cali & Texas)
Free Sour Patch Kids at Select Stores
2 Free ILIA Skincare Products
Free Pride Month Painting Craft Event at Michaels
Free Haven’s Kitchen Sauces After Rebate
Possible Free Marlboro Gardening Work Gloves
Free 32 oz. ICEE at AMC Theatres
4 Free L’Oreal Samples
Free SimplyV Plant-Based Cream Cheese after Rebate
Free Pain Relief Patch
Free Lansinoh Soothies C-Section Recovery Pads
Free Custom Fido Alert Pet ID Tags
Free Partake Foods Gluten Free Vegan Cookies
Free Basket Air Fryer
Free THIS PKN Pecanmilk
Ulta – Free Lancome Advanced Night Cream for Your Birthday
Free Captain Carly’s Energy Shot
Free Convection Bread Maker
Free Kroger Pads Sample Pack
Free Colormates Lipstick & Lipliner Pencil
Free 4-Pack of BobaBam After Rebate
Free Kindleaf Maeng Da Green Kratom Sample
Free Orchard Valley Harvest Snacking Nuts at Jewel-Osco
Free Beyond Meat Fourth of July Party Pack
Free Custom Tabby Alert Pet ID Tags
Free Rise Brewing Co. Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
Free Back to the Roots Premium Organic Soil
Free Liquid Exfoliator
Free The Bear & The Rat Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats
Free Starburst Zero Sugar Singles-To-Go Powdered Drink Mix
Free Screening of The Flash – Select States
Free American Prairie Wildflower Seed Pack
Free Black Box Wines Hat, Wine Glasses & More
Free Haven’s Kitchen Fresh Sauce
Free Museum Admission – Bank of America/Merril Lynch Cardholders
Free Eye Drops

Deals

Mayview 4pc Rattan Outdoor Patio Set ONLY $149 (Reg $227.68)
Bliss Hammocks Beach Tent ONLY $31.49 (Reg $125)
Toddler & Girls Fisherman Jelly Sandals ONLY $9.22 (Reg $18.99)
Karma’s World Toy Playset with Doll ONLY $12 (Reg $70)
Hart 20-Volt Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit ONLY $149 (Reg $298)
Fisher-Price Patient and Doctor Kit ONLY $10.50 (Reg $24.99)
KidKraft Deluxe Workbench Tools Play Set ONLY $33.19 (Reg $83)
KidKraft Toys up to 66% Off

Zero Sugar Vitaminwater® Chatterbox!

Abby H.

Check out this awesome party opportunity from Chatterbox!  Be one of the first to try vitaminwater®‘s two new delicious zero-sugar flavors: with love raspberry dark chocolate and forever you coconut lime. Whether you’re craving an indulgent pick-me-up or a refreshing tropical beverage break, vitaminwater® has you covered. Now made with monk fruit and stevia, plant-based sweetener.

Selected participants of this Chatterbox will receive a Walmart gift card to try both new flavors! In return, you’ll be asked to write reviews of each flavor and share photos of your experience.

To apply, click here!

4/9/2023 Weekly Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

We finished up our first week of spring break! Next week we’re hitting up the zoo or Safari Park, maybe a few museums at Balboa Park, and if it stays warm, we may go swimming at our community pool.

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.

There are some pretty sweet freebies this week- Let’s Dive In!

Freebies:

Free Hershey’s Kisses at Select Stores
Free Flock Chicken Skin Crisps After Rebate
Free His Only Son Movie Ticket
Free Braille Book Every Month
Free Enjoy Life Breakfast Ovals
Free Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Temporary Tattoo
Free Pack of Once Again Cracker Sandwiches
Free Halfday Tea After Rebate
Free 8×10 Photo Print at CVS
Free Albanese Gummi Bears Sample at Sam’s
Free Gamer Supps GG Energy Sample Pack
Free La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen Sample
Free Bottle of Pedialyte at Walmart
Free Minute Maid Aguas Frescas Chatterbox
Free Sample of AERIN Amber Musk Eau de Parfum
Hidden Valley Ranchology Rewards – Free Samples, Tote Bag & More
Free Mexican Fruit Fly Temporary Tattoo
Free 6 oz. Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste at Big Lots
Free Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum Sample

 

Deals:

Shea Moisture Recovery Masque ONLY $1.46 (Reg $3.29)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 ONLY $169 (Reg $349.99)
Today ONLY: $10 Women’s and Girls Shorts at Old Navy
Nexxus Travel Shampoo ONLY $1.99 (Reg $4.99)
Titan Deep Freeze 8qt Roll Top Cooler ONLY $14.99 (Reg $24.99)
Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop ONLY $69 (Reg $100)
Kate Spade Harlow Crossbody ONLY $59 (Reg $279)

San Diego Area Upcoming Clothing Swaps

Abby H.

I love clothing swaps- If you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kid’s wardrobes (and my own).

There are a few upcoming swaps that I recommend. Both are for adult clothes and accessories.

 

April 8, 2023 Porchlight Community Services, Inc. 8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd From their site “We invite you to be part of our SWAP PARTY! Bring clothing, accessories, personal hygiene, or toiletries.

There is a $5 fee, however, it goes to offset the cost of their programs, which are incredible.

The Second event is my personal favorite: Spring Swap for extended sizes 14 and up on May 7, 2023.

I always find cute clothes at this swap, and I love it because it’s all plus-size clothes. I always fill my Ikea Bag with clothes, accessories (and usually shoes too).

And if you are looking for more information about clothing swaps, check out my post (with other San Diego, CA area resources)  here.

Free Arts & Crafts Classes at Michaels

Abby H.

I love Michaels! Not only do they have great sales and coupons, but they also have free Arts and Crafts classes at many locations. Our local location has three free classes coming up in April- I’ve signed up for all three. I love learning new craft techniques.

Did you also know that Michaels has a rewards club? Sign up for Michaels Rewards today and earn $5 in Rewards when you spend $25 or more!

 

Free Covid-19 Tests Delivered to Your Door!

Abby H.

I don’t know about you, but we’re still using Covid-19 tests on the regular. After visits to busy places, after traveling, and when the kids’ and I have someone in their class test positive.

Running out to the drugstore at the last minute- No Thanks!

With this offer, Request your COVID-19 Tests NOW, and don’t pay last-minute prices at the Store. They verify your insurance, and you receive Covid-19 Test Kits automatically each month at NO COST to you!

I did it this morning, and the test kits are on their way!

To get started, click here.

3/25/2023 Weekly Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

Spring break starts next Friday at 2:01pm! WOO HOO!

This week has been busy, as usual. I’ve started back at the gym after a 3-year hiatus and plan to slowly regain my upper body strength.

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.

There are some pretty sweet freebies this week- Let’s Dive In!

Freebies:

Free Subscription to Bon Appetit
Free Coca-Cola Bottle Opener at Select Stores
Free AUVI-Q Back-to-School Kit
Free Hungry Buddah Keto Bars
Free Member’s Mark Coffee Pods at Sam’s
Free Bloomingdale’s Little Freebies Box
Free Blue Light Laser Pen for Wrinkles & Acne
Free Drink of Your Choice at Wawa
Possible Free Jan Marini Skincare Samples
Free Flock Chicken Skin Crisps After Rebate
Free 2023 Our Lady Calendar
Free Keds Stickers
Free ZenBiome Cope & Sleep Supplements
Free HOP WTR After Rebate
Free Seaworld Teacher Fun Card
Free Gain Fireworks Scent Boosters at Sam’s
Free The Good Patch Wellness Patch Sample
Free Happy Sloth Co. Sticker
POPSUGAR Dabble – Free Beauty Products
Free Dog Grooming Tools
Free L’Oreal Everpure Bond Strengthening Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Free Royal Canin Kitten Chatterbox
Free Simply Smartfood Popcorn at Stop & Shop
Free Truly Grass Fed Cheese at Publix
Free 8.4 oz. Can of Red Bull at Big Lots
Free Everyone Is Welcome Here Poster for Teachers
Free Goodles Mac & Cheese
Free Sample of Downy Unstopables at Sam’s
Free Haig Delicacies Dips at Ralph’s After Rebate
Free Pete & Gerry’s Pasture-Raised Eggs
Free Hartz Nature’s Shield Flea & Tick Dog Shampoo
Free Pom-Pom Chick Wreath Craft Event at Michaels

Deals
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty: 50% Off Boxum, IT Cosmetics & Benefit
Buzz Lightyear Figure ONLY $3.29 (Reg. $11.99)
Free Wet n Wild Cosmetics – Last Day
Home Edit Bento Box Food Storage Container ONLY $11.98 (Reg $20)
ChuckIt! Indoor Roller Dog Toy Ball ONLY $4.48 (Reg. $9.99)
Better Homes & Gardens Canister 3pk ONLY $10.97 (Reg. $18.28)

1 Month Free Panera Unlimited Sip Club

Abby H.

It’s Back!

This is a pretty good deal, especially if you live near (or work near) a Panera.

If you redeem your Panera Unlimited Sip Club daily during your monthly subscription, that works out to about 30¢ per day. Subscribe now and get your first month free. After that, it’s just $11.99/month (plus tax).

Any Size, Any Flavor-Includes unlimited hot coffee, iced coffee, and hot tea. Plus you’ll receive $0 Delivery Fee all year, and a FREE custom calendar from Shutterfly.

Get any size, any flavor once up to every 2 hours, with unlimited refills while you’re in the cafe. That means plenty of coffee to pair with your favorite bagel, breakfast sandwich, or sweet treat. YUM!

And it’s super easy to use when you order. Redeem your subscription like a MyPanera Reward at the register, kiosk PaneraBread.com, or on our app. Add an eligible beverage to your cart and will be automatically redeemed upon checkout.

Unlimited Sip Club members score benefits like Sip Club Saturday deals, VIP challenges, and more.

To sign up or learn more, click here.