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Spend $100 on Amazon orders now through 12/31/22 (Max 200k redemptions available under this offer), and you’ll score $10 back in your Venmo Account.
Pretty sweet, right?
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On Tuesday I posted about practical gifts for busy families. Little did I know that Yasukochi Family Farms was having a sale this weekend!
This sale is only good today, FRIDAY, 11/25, and ends on Sunday, 11/27! To learn more or order, check out their website.
One month of CSA Boxes your choice of regular box or Jumbo box. and 1 bottle of olive oil. I love this olive oil, it’s the best I’ve tried.
I get a Regular sized box each week, and it’s good for a family of 4 or smaller. A Jumbo-sized Box is perfect for larger families or for families that are vegetarians or vegans.
I’ve been busy this week with family stuff, the kids being off school, and getting posts up about upcoming deals (and some yummy recipes too).
Don’t forget all of the 2022 Birthday Freebies! Make sure to check this article out and sign up for birthday freebies at least 2-3 weeks before your birthday.
Freebies:
Free Rise Brewing Co. Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
Free CHKP Plant-Based Yogurt After Rebate
Free Garnier Whole Blends Products
Free Valvoline Patches, Cards, Stickers & More
Free Tena Sample Kits
Free Red Clay Hot Sauce or Hot Honey After Rebate
Free Bag of Daily Crunch After Rebate
Free Nature Mary’s Bath Teas Sample
25 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Jazz Bath: The Bath Bomb Sessions CD
Free Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Fragrance Sample
Free Sample of EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF46
Free SiriusXM Listening Event
Free Macy’s Fragrance Samples
Free Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever Fragrance Sample
Free Sadler’s Smokehouse Brisket Burnt Ends or Pulled Chicken
Free ASPCA Pet Safety Magnet & Window Decal
10,000 Free Marvel Insider Points
Free HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Showtime & Epix Channels Preview
Play Star Citizen for Free
My friends over at MySavings put together this amazing list of deals and discounts for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond.
You may want to bookmark or save this post for your shopping this weekend and beyond!
Bed Bath & Beyond
20% Off Entire Purchase Expiration 11.28.2022
50% Off All Christmas Decor Valid 11.27-11.29
Black Friday deals 100s of special offers up to 60% off no coupon needed Valid 11.19-11.27
CLEARANCE UP TO 70% OFF + EXCESS INV DON’T MISS DEALS Valid 11.29-12.24
Cyber Monday. Spend and get $300 get $100 Valid 11.28-12.01
Save 50% on select T-fal Pure Cook nonstick open stock cookware Valid 11.26-11.28
Save 50% on select thanksgiving dinnerware and serveware Expiration 11.26.2022
save up to $200 off on select iRobot vacuums Expiration 12.03.2022
Save up to 65% on Select Furniture Valid 11.20-12.05
Welcome Rewards+ members get 30% off total purchase Valid 11.28-11.29
T.J.Maxx
Shop finds ideal for any home starting at $12.99 Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop tjmaxx.com for 20-50% less than department store prices! Expiration 11.30.2022
Walgreens
Carter’s
Shop Black Friday 50-60% Off Entire Store At Carter’s! Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop Buy One, Get Two Denim & Free Shipping On All Orders At Carter’s! Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop 60% Off Fleece Sleep & Layering At Carter’s! Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop 60% Off All Holiday At Carter’s! Expiration 12.03.2022
Crocs
BRIGHT FRIDAY – Up to 60% Off Select Styles Expiration 11.27
Save big on these doorbuster deals! Available for select styles and colors. Expiration 11.28
11/28 Only: Doorbuster Deals Expiration 11.29
DSW
20% Off Select OOFOS Shoes. Expiration 11.30
35% Off Cyber Monday – *Exclusions Apply Valid 11.28-11.29
Black Friday Sale – 30% Off With Code BFDEALS. Valid 11.24-11.25
Black Friday Weekender Gift With $49 Purchase with code GOINPLACESBF. Valid 11.24-11.27
EARLY ACCESS for DSW VIP Gold and Elite members – Black Friday Weekender Gift With $49 Purchase with code GOINPLACESBF. Valid 11.21-11.23
Gold and Elite Early Access Black Friday 30% off (almost everything). Expiration 11.24.2022
Up to 25% Off Select Dr. Marten. Prices as marked. Valid 11.29-11.30
Up to 50% Off On Select Crocs. Expiration 12.04.2022
Use offer code PACKITONCM at checkout for one Free Backpack with any qualifying purchase of $59 or more. Valid 11.28-11.29
Eye Buy Direct
DESIGNERBF: Designer Promotion [30% off frames + 50% off lenses on DB] Expiration 11.29
MORE15: BOGO+15% Valid 11.29-12.02
YAYBF15: BOGO+15% Expiration 11.24
YAYBF25: BOGO+25%+FS Valid 11.25- 11.26
YAYCM15: BOGO+15%+FS Valid 11.26-11.28
YAYCM25: BOGO+25%+FS Valid 11.28-11.29
Old Navy
Black Friday Deals Starting at $20 & Under + Daily Deals at Old Navy! Valid 11.23-11.24
Black Friday Sale! Enjoy 60% Off Deals at Old Navy! Valid 11.24-11.26
Cyber Monday Sale! Get 50% Off Everything. Online Only. Restrictions Apply, Expiration 11.28.2022
Cyber Weekend Sale! Shop Online for 50% Off Everything! Valid 11.26-11.27
Cyber Weekend Sale! Shop Online for 50% Off Everything! Valid 11.27-11.28
Final Day of Cyber Weekend Sale! Shop Online for 50% Off Everything! Valid 11.29-11.30
Online Exclusive! Enjoy 35% Off your Old Navy purchase, even Clearance! Expiration 11.24
Online Exclusive! Enjoy 50% Off Everything! Valid 11.26-11.29
Saturday Steal! For Limited-Time Find $12 Wow Jeans for Adults & $10 for Kids & Toddlers at Old Navy! Valid 11.26
GAP
Bonus Extra 10% Off + Really Big Deals Just Added, Jeans from $30! Restrictions Apply. No Code Needed Valid 11.24-11.26
CYBER MON, 50% Off Your Purchase + Extra 10% Off + Free Shipping on All Orders! Restrictions Apply. No Code Needed Valid 11.27-11.29
HPY BLK FRI, 50% Off Your Purchase + Bonus Extra 10% Off! Restrictions Apply. No Code Needed Valid 11.24-11.26
Really Big Deals from $10 + Free Shipping on All Orders! Restrictions Apply. No Code Needed Valid 11.27-11.29
Really Big Deals from $10! Restrictions Apply. No Code Needed Expiration 11.26
Target
Black Friday deal for the fur babies. 50% off Wondershop pet beds. 30% off Boots & Barkley pet beds. Expiration 11.26
Buy one, get one 50% off select toy brands. Fisher-Price, Marvel, FAO Schwarz & more. Expiration 11.26
Deal of the Day. 40% off kids’ clothing. Valid 11.26 Only!
Deal of the Day. Get the Westinghouse 50″ TV for $169.99. Valid 11.25 Only!
Deal of the Day: 40% off women’s clothing. Explore this and so many more Black Friday deals now. Valid 11.26 Only!
Save 40% on boots for the whole family. Plus, more Black Friday deals. Valid 11.24-11.26
Save up to 40% on baby gear. Plus, find more Black Friday deals. Expiration 11.26
Up to 50% off kitchen & dining. Prep for guests with these great Black Friday deals. Expiration 11.23
Up to 50% off select toys. Unwrap the hottest Black Friday toy deals. Expiration 11.26
Black Friday deals for you & your home. Save up to 50% on kitchen & dining and up to 55% on floor care. Valid 11.24-11.26
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Ulta
40% Off L’ange Entire Brand Expiration 11.27
40% off Moisturizers Expiration 11.27
50% off Samplers Expiration 11.27
Curlsmith 50% off hair makeup
Clinique 30% off Absolutely Happy Fragrance Set Expiration 11.27
Get up to 50% off beauty deals at Ulta Beauty’s Black Friday Week Sale Expiration 11.27
Revlon 40% off select items Expiration 1.15.2023
Bass Pro
Bass Pro Shops Black Friday Sale – Save Up to 50% Off All Week Long! Expiration 11.24
Christmas Gift Guide – Save Up to 30% Off at Bass Pro Shops! Expiration 12.24.
Christmas Gift Guide – Save Up to 30% Off at Bass Pro Shops! Expiration 12.25.
Save $350 Off The Garmin Fish Finder Combo at Bass Pro Shops! Expiration 12.25.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
30% Off Ray-Ban, Oakley & Costa Sunglasses Valid 11.20-11.27
Academy Sports + Outdoors Black Friday Sneak Peak Expiration 12.31.
Cyber Week – 20% Off Sitewide Sale! Valid 11.27-12.01
Up to 30% Off Nike Shoes Valid 11.21-11.27
Up To 50% Off Bikes Valid 11.20-11.27
Up To 50% Off Bikes Valid 11.27-12.04
Banana Republic
CVS
$100s off gifts under $20, Extra Offer 20% off In-Store Pick-up (BOPIS) Expiration 12.03.2022
$100s off gifts under $20! Pickup in store in as little as 1 hour. Valid 12/4-12/31
Kohl’s
Take 10% off Kitchen, Floorcare and Furniture. Select Styles. with code HOME10 Valid 11.24-11.25
Take 15% off General Public Offer with code ENJOY15 Expiration 11.26
Kohl’s Rewards Exclusive. Take $10 off $50. Online Only. with code REWARDS10 Only Available 11.28
Take 20% off General Public Offer Extended. with code GOSHOP20 Valid 11.29-11.30
Take 20% off General Public Offer. with code SHOP20 Valid 11.26-11.28
OshKosh B’gosh
Enjoy Free Shipping On All Orders At OshKosh B’gosh! Expiration 11.29
Shop $5+ Slogans, Leggings, Tees & Free Shipping On All Orders At OshKosh B’gosh! Expiration 11.29
Shop 50-60% Off Shoes & Boots, Plus Free Shipping On All Orders At OshKosh B’gosh! Expiration 11.29
Shop Black Friday 50-60% Off Entire Store & Enjoy Free Shipping On All Orders At OshKosh B’gosh! Expiration 11.29
Shop Buy One, Get Two Denim & Free Shipping On All Orders At OshKosh B’gosh! Expiration 11.29
Shop 60% Off All Holiday & Free Shipping On All Orders At OshKosh B’gosh! Valid Expiration 12.02
The Children’s Place
Black Friday is On! Entire Site up to 50-60% off! Expiration 11.26.2022
Buy Online and Ship to Store & save 15%! Expiration 1.01.2023
Athleta
All Sale: Up To 60% Off Expiration 11.28
Limited Time Offer – Tops & Bottoms starting at $10 off at Athleta.com! Expiration 11.28
Find the Best Gifts for Girls this Holiday with the Top picks of the Season at Athleta.com! Expiration 12.20.2022
Make the Holidays Magical with our Top picks of the Season at Athleta.com! Expiration 12.20.2022
Share the warm with the ones you love with the Gift of Cozy at Athleta.com! Expiration 12.20.2022
New Customers enjoy 20% Off $150+ Online Orders with promo code HELLOATH20 at Athleta.com! Expiration 12.31
Carters
Shop 60% Off Fleece Sleep & Layering At Carter’s! Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop Buy One, Get Two Denim & Free Shipping On All Orders At Carter’s! Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop Black Friday 50-60% Off Entire Store At Carter’s! Expiration 11.30.2022
Shop 60% Off All Holiday At Carter’s! Expiration 12.03.2022
Leftover Turkey. It’s coming. Here is my favorite way to repurpose leftovers and make a really yummy soup.
The best part is that you can add anything you’ve got left over and it’s yummy.
Turkey Soup
Ingredients:
Directions:
This soup reheats well and can be frozen for future meals.
Our Yasukochi Family Farms CSA box is arriving today and I am looking forward to making a big batch of soup! The cold dry weather we’ve been having recently has me in the mood for soup!
This week we’re leaning a lot on what we already had on-hand. My grocery trip for this week is bagels, coffee, cheese, and some garlic (I’m all out!!).
The kids and I are off school/work this week, and we plan on using some of our summer reading program museum passes, visiting the zoo, going to the library, and hanging out with family and friends.
We’ve been trying a lot of new foods lately, thanks to the really great freebies from Social Nature lately too. It’s fun to try new foods.
For those of you that are new to meal planning, I’ve got an easy 101 style post here with super easy tips and steps. After you get that down, here is info about batch or freezer cooking.
I’ve gotten a pretty good inventory of the pantry, freezer, and fridge done (I try to update it after every shopping trip), so I’m able to plan meals and use up what we’ve got with little waste.
I only post our dinner plans for the week, because our other meals are usually the same each day.
Breakfast: Coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 for me, and pancakes or something along those lines for the kids. They are also into fruit and bagels for breakfast. Lately, the big kid has been digging protein shakes in the morning. This is his favorite kind.
Lunch: I have a plastic tote in the cupboard full of self-serve snacks. I buy treats and snacks in bulk and fill up snack-sized zip-top bags. The big kid brings his lunch from home every day and the littlest buys her lunch at school about half the time. In California, all public schools provide breakfast and lunch for free.
Dinner: This week is packed as far as appointments, so I’m leaning on stuff that’s easy and tasty. I prepped fruits and veg over the weekend and made up the last Dream Dinner and portioned it into lunch-sized servings.
Monday: Butternut Squash Bisque, rolls, roasted veggies
Tuesday: Frozen entrees, Kale Cranberry Salad
Wednesday: Nuggets, fruit, crackers, and cheese (the typical Wednesday night dinner)
Thursday: Thanksgiving dinner with family
If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I made soup the other morning. This stew is easy to make. It’s hearty, filling, and is a great way to incorporate veggies into your diet without much fuss.
Oh, and it’s great with crunched-up tortilla chips and cheese on top!
Let’s get into it!
Chicken Fajita Stew
Ingredients:
Directions:
All of the fresh veggies came from our CSA Box! To learn more about our favorite CSA, Yasukochi Family Farms, check out my post here.
This recipe makes 10-12 servings. It freezes well, and yes, like most soups, it’s better the next day.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
I’ve been busy this week, and as a result, haven’t had much time to post, but I’ve got all kinds of fun freebies and deals to share.
Don’t forget all of the 2022 Birthday Freebies! Make sure to check this article out and sign up for birthday freebies at least 2-3 weeks before your birthday.
Freebies:
Free Giorgio Armani Supreme Reviving Cream
Free Stran Holiday Sample Pack
Free Food & Drinks at Circle K
Free Dude Wipes at Sam’s
Free Velvet Taco Chips & Queso at The Velvet Room
Free Christmas Tree Pinecones at Michaels
Free Self-Tanner
Free TV Stand
Free Swiss Miss Candy Cane at Sam’s
Free Meyenberg Goat Milk Butter
Free Community Coffee Dark & Bold Coffee Pods at Select Stores
Free NeilMed Sinus Rinse or NasaFlo Neti Pot
Free Sample of Zignature Dog Food
Free Sample of DripDrop Hydration Relief Drink Mix
Free 7th Heaven Barbie Pink Chocolate Face Mask
Free Subscription to Bon Appetit
Free NOH Foods of Hawaii Recipe Book
Free Luggage Set
Free TOMY Toys
Free Sample of CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Free E.L.F. Makeup Product
Possible Free $4 Digital Gift Card
Free Applegate Product
Free Bower Filming Gadgets
10 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Violife Vegan Cheese at Walmart
4+ Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Deals:
St John’s Bay Women’s Sweaters ONLY $9.99 (Reg $30)
Calvin Klein 4-Piece Cologne Gift Set ONLY $25 (Reg $83)
Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet 32GB ONLY $44.99 (Reg $90)
Belk Beauty Women’s Fragrance Sampler Kit ONLY $12.99 (Reg $20)
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
If you are into Organic/Natural/Healthy products, then Social Nature is right up your alley. Sign up and apply to sample products that you are interested in. I get probably 1-2 products to sample each month. And most of the time it’s full-size products, not just a tiny sample.
Social Nature has rounded up products that are available to try at a local grocery store or mass merchandiser near you. Apply to Try the products that interest you to see if you’re a match here.
Here are some of the new sampling opportunities:
And More!
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 frequently.
Canadian Friends- You are in luck, there are sampling opportunities for you too! So if you love trying new products, check out Social Nature!
Happy Veterans Day to all the Veteran’s and their families. Thank you for your service. If you are looking specifically for Veteran’s Day Freebies, check my post here.
I’ve got some great freebies and deals for you this week, and today should be chock full of posts too!
Don’t forget all of the 2022 Birthday Freebies! Make sure to check this article out and sign up for birthday freebies at least 2-3 weeks before your birthday.
Freebies:
Free Community Coffee Dark & Bold Coffee Pods at Select Stores
Free Melissa & Doug Product
Free Drinks at Panera
Free Motion Sickness Medication
Free 2023 Moorings Calendar
Free Lollipops or Taffy Candy
Free Wood Puzzle, Cinche Bag & Markers at JCPenney
Free Pool Toy
Earn $2 to $75 per Completed Survey – Ages 13+ can Apply
Free Subscription to Vanity Fair Magazine
Possible Free Renovera Cooking Wash
Free Safety 1st Baby Product
Free Vital Proteins Collagen Bar at Sam’s
Free End Speciesism Protest Kit
Free Sample of Choice Organics Tea
Free Pop-up Christmas Tree Card at Michaels
Free Henri Heron Activity Book
Free Kroger Sample Box
Free Biore Daily Detox Moisturizer, Toner or Cleanser
Free $20 Off $20 Coupon at JCPenney
Veteran’s Day Freebies & Deals Round Up 2022
Free Lancome Teint Idole Care & Glow Serum Foundation Sample
Free Subscription to Elle Decor Magazine
Free #POSITIVITY Moshe Popack Sticker
Free Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste
Free Penzeys Hug Blanket
Free Sample of Covergirl Fresh Weightless Water Cream
Free Sample of LifeBoost Coffee
Free Miyoko’s Organic Liquid Vegan Pizza Mozzarella
Free Dancing Turkey Kit at Lowe’s
Free 1/2 Cup Jar Spice of Your Choice at Penzeys
Free Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Free Member’s Mark French Roast Coffee Pods at Sam’s
Free Sample of Clinique High Impact Mascara
Free Embrace Hope Pin at Penzeys
Free Slurpee for Your Birthday at 7-Eleven
Free LED Flashlight at Harbor Freight
Deals:
Cooks 12×12-Inch Skillet ONLY $19.99 After Rebate (Reg $60)
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Barbie Doll Cutie Reveal ONLY $15.74 (Reg $25)
BlendJet 2 Portable Blender ONLY $22.74 (Reg $50)
Step2 All Around Canopy Wagon ONLY $99 + $25 Kohl’s Cash
Kids Uggs ONLY $67.49 (Reg. $130)
Kohl’s Men’s and Women’s Fleece ONLY $13.99 + Coupons
Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara ONLY $1.96 (Reg. $6.50)
Free Shipping Today at shopDisney Black Friday Sale
7ft King of Christmas Flocked Tree ONLY $99 (Reg $189)
Dearfoams Cozy Super Soft 7-Pc Bedding Set ONLY $44 at Walmart
Advanced Génifique Radiance Face Serum ONLY $39 (Reg. $78)
Too Faced Peach Eye Shadow Palette ONLY $24.50 (Reg. $49.99)
Mainstays Soft & Plush Cotton Bath Towel ONLY $2 at Walmart
Finish Line 40% off Select Styles
This is an amazing sale!
Hewes Family Fun 