San Diego All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair 9/25/2021

We’ve gone to this event in the past, and it’s always a fun time with great resources.

FREE community event with activities, games, crafts, raffles, shopping, and resource booths for families of all abilities.

When: September 25, 2021 10:00AM-1:00PM

Where: Park de la Cruz Recreation Center 3901 Landis Street San Diego, CA 92105

Activity Booths • Giveaways • Games • Family Resources • Networking • Shopping & more

Children of all abilities can enjoy activity stations including Super Mario Wheelchair Course, Life-Size Candyland Game, Ernie’s Rubber Duckies Literacy Bathtub, Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Craft, and more!

Resource and service providers for children of all abilities will conveniently be onsite to speak with parents and offer helpful information.

All activities and resources are FREE and open to the public! To learn more or register, click here

Tryazon: Jewelry Making Night with Liquid Sculpey

I am super excited about this Tryazon Event. I have already applied! 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.

Gather your friends together for an earring jewelry-making night with this Tryazon Featured Party opportunity, from Sculpey. Liquid Sculpey is an innovative crafting clay that can be used in oven-safe silicone molds, window clings and so much more! It’s simple to use and perfect for beginners and fun for the experienced crafter. When baked, the liquid polymer clay turns strong, flexible, and lightweight making it perfect for jewelry!

Tryazon has 100 hosting spots open for this opportunity! Those selected get to receive a party pack with a variety of Liquid Sculpey to create earrings with friends and family! Learn more and apply here: https://www.tryazon.com/liquid-sculpey-party

San Diego, CA Area Consumer Research Project Earn $150!

This is a brand new study- I got this email earlier this evening, and I have to share it.  I’ve never done a study with this company before, but it looks super fun!

Open to: San Diego Residents – Local to Oceanside (20 miles)

Focus Group Connection is looking for Men and Women to participate in an In-Person Focus Group. This study will take place at local restaurants in Oceanside CA.

 

This will be a unique study where the discussion will take place at 2 different restaurants. The interviewer will meet you at the restaurant. It will be a fun discussion, but you will be asked to taste alcoholic beverage for the purpose of research.

Due to this, they are asking that you travel to the 1st restaurant using a ride-share or dropped off by a friend or family member. From restaurant 1 to restaurant 2 they will have you ride as a team via bus and you are required to Uber home following restaurant 2. In addition to the incentive, meals, drinks, and any paid ride service (bus, uber) will be paid for also. They will ask you to invite two friends also. All of you must be willing to consume alcoholic beverages. Each of you will be paid $150.00 for your time and insights.

If you’re interested in participating, please click the link below to fill in the pre-screen here. 

Please note – Not everyone will qualify to participate and not everyone will receive a call-back.

 

8/6/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals

Hey Gang! It’s Friday and that means it’s time for some freebies and deals.

It’s 100% Back to School Season at our house! School starts in 2 weeks and we are knee deep in cleaning out our closets to see what kind of new clothes are needed (socks, the answer is socks), as well as checking backpacks and lunch bags to see what needs to be replaced.

This will be the last week that I post these links, as most of these programs are ending in the next week or so:

If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.

Most of these freebies and deals are online. I know y’all are vaxxed and ready to party, but I’m trying to keep you safe. Keep up the social distancing with strangers, wash and sanitize your hands, and cover your mouth and nose if you are going to be around strangers. The kids and I still mask up when we go out, and I’ve got hand sanitizer at the ready.

Freebies:

Free Hair Boost Serum
Free Donut Wednesdays at Dunkin
Free Sample of Orgain Protein Powder
Free Bath Bombs
Free Celltrient Cellular Health Supplement Packets
Free Sample of Breathe Right Extra Clear Nasal Strips
Free noops Organic Oatmilk Pudding
Free $5 Off $5 at Ace Hardware = Free Item
Free WaterWipes Sample Pack
Free Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein Chocolate
Free No7 Pure Retinol Night Cream or Eye Cream
Free Sample of CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Free School Bus Bookends from Home Depot
Free Marsh Wear Stickers
Free Subscription to Vanity Fair Magazine
Free AHA Sparkling Water For Heat Wave Affected Cities
Free Spotlight Oral Care Whitening Strips Sample
Free Pizookie at BJ’s
Free Subscription to Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
Free Patchology Hero Status Roll Model Roll-On Eye Serum
Free Alpha Foods Breakfast Sandwich
Free Sample of Valentino Voce Viva Fragrance
Free Ocean’s Halo Organic Soy-Free Dressing
Free Sample of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio
Free Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
Free Sample of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
Free $5 Target Gift Card with COVID Vaccine
Free Democracy Now Sticker
Free Ayn Rand Novels for Teachers
Free MyHeritage Ancestry Tools

 

Deals:

Ozark Trail Stainless Steel Water Bottle 3-Pk $10.74 (Reg. $35)
Infantino Sensory Balls Blocks & Buddies ONLY $9 (Reg. $25)
Persil 100oz Laundry Detergent ONLY $8.39 Shipped
Play-Doh Builder Ice Cream Stand ONLY $4.99 (Reg. $11)
6-in-1 Happy Rainbows Backpack ONLY $10 (Reg $40)
Disney Minnie Mouse Oh So Chic Floral Festival $8.78 (Reg. $15)
Insulated 24-Can Cooling Lunch Bag ONLY $19.99 (Reg $40)
Home Expressions Cotton Print Duvet Set ONLY $27.99 (Reg $55)
KLUTZ Make Your Own Mini Erasers Toy ONLY $9.63 (Reg. $22)
Calvin Klein Multi-Stripe Dress Socks 4-Pk ONLY $4.96 (Reg $24)
70% Off Draped in Kimonos & Ponchos + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Claim $10 Cash in the Windex Class Action Settlement
70% Sandals by Dansko + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
3-Person Family Outdoor Waterproof Tent ONLY $24.99 (Reg $57)
Mario Boys Backpack 5-Piece Set ONLY $15.99 (Reg $42)
Paris Minuit 2-Pc Reversible Comforter Set ONLY $29.99 (Reg $80)
Bella Round Nonstick Electric Skillet ONLY $21.99 (Reg $45)
Coach Addie Crossbody ONLY $98.40 (Reg $328)
Gerber Baby Girls’ Flannel Burp Cloths 8-Pk ONLY $6.29 (Reg $18)
Wellue Pulse Oximeter ONLY $20.39 (Reg $60)
65% Off Betsey Johnson + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
$1.00 Personalization on Backpacks & More at ShopDisney
Muk Luks Snake-Embossed Sandals ONLY $9.56 (Reg $40)
4-Tier Slim Storage Rolling Cart ONLY $23.96 (Reg $40)
Kate Spade Patrice Sailing Stripe Satchel ONLY $99 (Reg $359)
EVA Footbed Sandals ONLY $13.49 with Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Nike Shoe Clearance – 50% Off Sneakers & Sandals + Free Shipping
30% Off Coupon for Yankee Candle
50% Off ZOOGS Kids Boots + Extra 10% Off at Checkout
Up to 70% Off Bic Pens on Amazon

Sprouts Farmers Market Monthly Freebies!

Sprouts is hooking us up and helping us stay healthy! Every month on the Sprouts app in the Digital Coupon section, there are between 4-6 free items (they are marked “SAMPLING PROGRAM”).

Quantities are limited on the app, so if you are interested in any of these, I recommend that you add these coupons (by opening the Sprouts app, click on digital coupons, and click on each coupon in the lower corner where the little green circle is) to you app ASAP.

This month the following items are available:

  • Hungry Buddha Triple Chocolate or Lemon Blueberry Bar.
  • Root’d Sparkling MULTI Drink Mix Packet
  • Siete Foods Serrano Sea Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
  • Kitu Plant-based Super Coffee
  • Lightlike “chicken” Fillets or Tenders
  • Jojo’s Goes Hawaiian Bites

Not all Sprouts locations will stock all of these items. I recommend going to a larger Sprouts location to redeem these offers.

New PinchMe Samples Drop 8/10/2021!

Sample Tuesday is Coming 8/10/2021- Mark your calendars, set an alarm on your phone!

Don’t have any idea what I am talking about? PinchMe! Join PINCHme and receive free samples that you can provide feedback on.

PinchMe is awesome! Once you are signed up, they will email you reminders when new samples are about to drop, and remind you when it’s time to leave feedback.

Answer a series of questions about your household and shopping habits in the Member Profile. PinchMe learns what you like and offer samples just for you.

Once you’ve had a chance to try the samples, complete a short feedback survey to tell PinchMe what you think of the samples.

I get PinchMe samples every month. Here is what arrived at the end of June for the June 2021 boxes. The One Bar was really good.

What are you waiting for? Sign up here and get on the free sample bandwagon! I’ve gotten all kinds of awesome sample/trial size items, as well as full-sized items to try out from PinchMe!

Free Food Resources for August 2021 (San Diego County)

A new month means that it’s time for the monthly update of free food resources in San Diego.

You can still find resources here for Central and East County, and Here for North County.

If you are located outside San Diego County, call 211. If you are not familiar with 211, here is their website and it can point you in the right direction.

San Diego Food Bank Distributions for August 2021 can be found here. Enter your address (or just your zip code) and the map will show you all of the distributions in your area or closest to you. You can filter by the days of the week to find food when you are available. If there is an income requirement/limit to participate, each location/listing will say such.

Neighbor distributions are intermixed with the San Diego Food Bank Distributions, however, they have no income requirements, and you come as you are. These Distributions are primarily fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.

Super Pantry Locations can be found here (this listing is countywide). The San Diego Foodbank website also has resources for Diaper banks, free food resources for seniors, and more.

Here is my 2021 Free Summer Lunch for kids post. It’s got all sorts of great info on where and when to pick up free lunches for kids all summer long. Most kids start school within the next few weeks, so these distributions are coming to an end.  However, kids will be able to get free lunches at school throughout 2021/2022 school year without having to apply or reside in a low-income home.

If you know of other resources, please leave a comment! And feel free to share this post with anyone you may know in need.

Free School Lunches for ALL California Students 2021-2022 School Year!

I read about this last week, got busy, and forgot to share this!

The state of California is joining cities like Chicago and Boston in offering free school lunches and breakfasts to students.  Previously students families had to meet certain income requirements to qualify for discounted or free school meals.

I’m so glad that this is now available to everyone. There are a lot of people who didn’t qualify but are facing food insecurity.

For more information, The NPR acrticle here has some deets. Be on the look out for information coming from your school district in your email or as a flyer in your kids backpack the few day of school.

Santee School District sent out an email earlier this week.

 

7/30/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals!

Hey Gang! It’s Friday and that means it’s time for some freebies and deals.

This week has been busy, and you’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been posting much. We had family in town, and the kids and I have been out having adventures with friends. We went to the zoo yesterday! Back to school is right around the corner, and I’ve got some great posts with deals and info coming up.

As usual, let’s start this off with some ways to keep the kiddos fed and entertained this summer:

If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.

Most of these freebies and deals are online. I know y’all are vaxxed and ready to party, but I’m trying to keep you safe. Keep up the social distancing with strangers, wash and sanitize your hands, and cover your mouth and nose if you are going to be around strangers. The kids and I still mask up when we go out, and I’ve got hand sanitizer at the ready.

Freebies:

Free Sacred CBD Pain Balm Sample
Free Sample of Rituals Sakura Body Cream
3 Free CBD Tincture or Cream Samples
Free Prevent Motorcycle Theft Engraved VIN Sheatticker Sheet
FREE Chipotle Guacamole Saturday 7/31
Free Raising Cane’s Box Combo
Free Mtn Dew Frost Bite at Walmart
Free AC Pro Can Koozie
Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven in July
Free OHi Superfood Bar
Free Far Out Toys Products
Free Hand Held Vacuum
Free Sample of Gold Digger’s Delight Paydirt
Free Dr. Praeger’s Cauliflower Burgers
Free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich at Dickey’s
Free L’Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Sample
Free CannazALL CBD Gummies Sample
Free Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Matrix
Free Crunchwrap Supreme at Taco Bell
Free Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum Sample
Free Force Factor LeanFire Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
Free Happiness Digest by Ellen White Book
Possible Free Hasbro Toys
Possible Free Mattel Toys
6 Months of Disney+ for Free ($47.94 Value)
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday

Deals:

Hanes Seamless Sports Bra ONLY $7.99 (Reg $23)
Corningware 10-Piece Bakeware Set ONLY $39.99 (Reg $80)
MAC Award-Winning Lip Set ONLY $35 Shipped ($55 Value)
Camel Plush-Lined Fold Over Boot ONLY $14.99 (Reg $42)
LOL Surprise OMG Remix ONLY $18.44 (Reg. $50)
Makeup Brush Set 16-Piece ONLY $7.64 (Reg. $16)
Eureka MaxSwivel Vacuum ONLY $44.99 Shipped (Reg $79)
Galanz 1.5-Pound Bread Maker ONLY $34.99 (Reg $80)
Jumbo Tennis Ball ONLY $12.99 Shipped (Reg $25)
Kids Sherpa Zip Hoodie ONLY $4.80 at Kohl’s (Reg $40)
Cuisinart 10-Pc Animal Print Cutlery Set ONLY $19.99 (Reg $40)
Traveler’s Club Kid’s 5-Piece Luggage Set ONLY $69.99 (Reg $160)
Fleece Toggle Jackets ONLY $16.99 + Free Shipping Offer
Kate Spade Leila Medium Flap Shoulder Bag ONLY $99 (Reg $379
Disney Princess Holiday Cinderella ONLY $15.99 (Reg. $40)
MUK LUKS Women’s About Us Sandals ONLY $19.99 (Reg. $40)
Old Navy Women’s Tanks ONLY $3 (Reg $6)

8/14/2021 Back to School Backpack Giveaway (National City, CA)

If you aren’t able to make the other school supply/backpack giveaways I have posted about, this event, brought to you by San Diego Child Support.

  • August 14, 2021
  • 9am-1pm
  • 401 Mile of Cars Way National City, CA 91950