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Ripple Street: MorningStar Farms® Veggie Sausage Patties Chatterbox

Abby H.

Looking to try something new?

Wake up your tastebuds and enjoy a delicious meat-free addition to any balanced breakfast with MorningStar Farms® Veggie Sausage Patties. They’re plant-based and seasoned with an inviting blend of aromatic herbs and spices to delight everyone in your family. Find Original, Hot & Spicy, and Maple MorningStar Farms® Veggie Sausage Patties in the freezer aisle of your local retailer. Which flavor are you most excited to try?
If you are selected, you will receive:

1 Free coupon to purchase MorningStar Farms® Veggie Sausage Patties from your local store.

To apply, click here. 

 

Free Event This Saturday! 17th San Diego International Children’s Film Festival

Abby H.

This weekend is the 17th San Diego International Children’s Film Festival.

After an exciting festival opening, last Sunday at Comic-Con International Special Edition, the 17th annual San Diego International Children’s Film Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the San Diego Central Library downtown, 330 Park Blvd.

There will screen dozens of short films from around the world – animation, live-action, and documentary. These films are good for all ages, from toddlers through teens and beyond. See the complete film schedule at www.childrensfilmsd.org

Admission is free for everyone, and you don’t need tickets. Just show up anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and enjoy the films in the library’s beautiful Neil Morgan Auditorium on the ground level. If you have a moment, please register your planned attendance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/206726182577. There will also be some fun giveaways at the event!

12/3/2021 Friday Freebies!

Abby H.

It’s December! Time to decorate, baking, chill with your peeps. I’m excited to take the kids to look at Light displays, and make some cookies!

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

There are some pretty cool freebies this week!

Freebies:

Free Photo Greeting Card + Free Shipping
Free Dick’s Sporting Goods Products
Free Sample of Rituals of Namaste Anti-Aging Day Cream & Serum
Free Intimate Science Beauty & Wellness Samples
Free $5 Off $5 at Ace Hardware = Free Item
Verizon Up Rewards – Free $3-$5 Amazon or Starbucks Gift Card
Sephora – Free NARS, Laneige, Moroccanoil or Kerastatse Mini Set
Free Smart Battery Powered Toothbrush
Free Koia Drink
Free New Wash Hair Care Sample
Panera Members – Free Bagel Everyday in December
Free Black Box Wines Magnet, Koozie & More
Possible Free Shangi-Chi and The Ten Rings Gift Box
Free Big Mountain Foods Products
Free Cooking Together Cookbook
Free Custom 3D Flamcard Photo Card at Walgreens
Free Sample of Tena Stylish Underwear
Free $50 Amazon, Target or Visa Gift Card with Dodge Test Drive
Free Subscription to Architectural Digest
10 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
10 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Flavor Your Life 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Free Fishing Licenses for Disabled Anglers
Free $10+ DSW Rewards with Donation

Porchlight Community Holiday Toy Swap – Reuse, Reduce, Give Love!

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Our friends over at Porchlight Community are hosting a toy swap on December 11, 2021. 

ToySwap – Bring your gently loved toys to swap out. Save our environment, Save Money, Donate and Help Charity!

About this event:

  • Walk away feeling great about contributing to your community while having fun with no financial worry.
  • Any leftover items will be donated to other local nonprofits.
Where: 8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite B, 92123
When: 9 am to 11:30 am
Toy Drop-off: Thursday 10am to 6 pm
How it works:
  • Drop off a box or manageable box of clean, gently used, or new toys.*Must be in good condition and have no missing parts. Electronics must come with batteries to test working conditions.
RSVP via Eventbrite here

11/26/2021 Friday Freebies!

Abby H.

Better late than never, right? I promise I Was not out Black Friday shopping today. I was doing some crafts and taking the kids to the zoo, finished up with dinner with my mom (dad is still in the hospital).

I’ll have some good deals and money-saving posts this weekend and next week. So glad the kids are going back to school on Monday. I love them, but… this week has been brutal.

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

The List of Freebies is small this week, but there are all sorts of great deals coming up. I’ll have breakdowns and such coming up!

Freebies:

Ulta – Free BECCA Cosmetics Plumping Lip Balm for Your Birthday
Free Pair of 2 Carat Diamond Earrings $79.95 Value
Free Pinkizh Pink Clay Mask, Applicator & Konjac Sponge
Free Sample of TBH Kids Shampoo & Conditioner + Hair Scrunchie
Free CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Cream or Shampoo
Free Conair Reflections Lighted Mirror or Selfie Ring Light
Free 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens
Free Large Fries at Checkers and Rally’s on 26th – 28th
Free Maddy’s Sweet Shop Shortbread Snaps

 

Earn up to $100 referring friends to Venmo!

Abby H.

Venmo is offering referral cash right now- Just in time for the holiday!

Head to the You page of the app and tap Invite Friends, Earn $10. Then, using the share link, invite 10 new peeps to Venmo—old roomies, pet sitters, even Dad.

Everyone you refer will earn $10 for signing up after you make a bank- or card-funded payment of at least $5 within 14 days.

You’ll get $10 for each person that you refer, and can earn up to $100 from this offer. Score! I use Venmo to pay friends back for coffee when we split the bill and the lady who does my pedicures!

And if you haven’t signed up for Venmo yet, check it out here.

 

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November 2021: New Healthy Freebies From Social Nature!

Abby H.

 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:

  • Mac & Cheese By Freak Flag Organics
  • Frozen Wraps By Cool Beans
  • 100% Plant-Based Pork By OmniFoods
  • Sunflower Cream Cheese By Spero Foods
  • Notco Plant-Based Milk Alternative
  • Plant-Based Spicy Nuggets By Alpha Foods

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, 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!

11/19/2021 Friday Freebies!

Abby H.

My new computer has arrived and set up! I’m ready to blog- I’ve got a bunch of outlines, recipes, and posts coming up each day until the end of the year.

Bitty Bird had surgery to lengthen her heel cords yesterday, so she’s recovering, and learning to use crutches. The big guy is getting a haircut this weekend. I’m looking forward to going to the chiro after work today.

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

Freebies:

Free Thanksgiving Dinner From Ibotta (ends next week)

Free Awake America Bumper Sticker
Free SE Grocers Potato Chips at Winn-Dixie
Free Exclusive Gift & Free Shipping – a $15.99 Value
Free Can I Bother You Stickers
Possible Free $350 Cannabis Research Study
Free Face Mask
Free Sample of Sasmar Personal Lubricant
Free Orijen or Acana Dog Food
Free 30-Minutes of Play at Main Event
Free Ren Bio Retinoid Youth Concentrate Oil
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free LimeLife by Alcone Foundation Samples
Possible Free $150 Grocery Shopping Research Study
Free WholeBerry Passion Fruit Snack Rounds
Free B.Shaye Happiness Nail Polish
Free USPS Shipping Supplies
Mail a Letter for Free
Free Sample of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
FREE Homer Learning-To-Read App (reg $10) + Black Friday Special
Free Elora Fragrance Discovery Set
500 Free Kellogg’s Family Rewards Points
Free Pillsbury Crescent Rolls at Select Stores
Free Sample of Dark & Lovely Blow Out Cream
Free Twenty/Twenty Eye Shadow Stick & Double Duty Eye Liner
Free Men or Women’s Silicone Rings
Free Rue21 Fragrance Samples
Free Demand Undocu Relief Sticker
Free Fabric Conditioners
Free JuneShine House Party Kit
Free Sample of Enfagrow Toddler Formula
Free Hartz UltraGuard ProMax Flea & Tick Collar
Free Books, Journals, Stickers & More
10 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free KID A MNESIA EXHIBITION PC Game
Free Personalized Birthday Call from a Nick Jr Character
Free Tom Clancy Splinter Cell Chaos Theory PC Game
25 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Guild of Dungeoneering PC Game

Turkey and Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway 11/21/2021 Faith Chapel!

Abby H.

Our Friends at Faith Chapel in Spring Valley are at it again!

This Sunday, the annual Great Gobble Giveaway (GGG) takes place! They’re giving out 200 turkeys & Thanksgiving meals.

The Details:

  •  Registration begins at 8:00am in the main Faith Chapel lobby
  • First come first serve basis
  • While supplies lasts (200 registrants)
  • Must be present to register. You may not register persons who are not present.
  • Once registered, you’ll receive a voucher. Hold onto your voucher and turn it in when instructed to do so in order to receive your turkey and meal. No voucher = no turkey or meal.
  • They’re giving away 3, $100 gift cards during the 10:30am service and you must be present to win!
  • Instructions will be given during Faith Chapel’s 10:30am service. Plan to be in the service to hear the instructions and to win some giveaways.

For more information, or to learn more about all the great programs that Faith Chapel offers, including their upcoming December 6, 2021 Food Distribution, visit their website: www.faithchapelsd.com

11/5/2021 Friday Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

This week has been so busy. Minimum days all week due to parent/teacher conferences.So I’ve been running around After I finish working scooping them up, and getting them to all of their usual weekly appointments and commitments.

 

 

after I finish working scooping them up, and getting them to all of their usual weekly appointments and commitments.

Next week we go back to our regular schedule, which I am looking forward to.

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

Veteran’s Day Freebie list can be here.

Freebies:

2021 Thanksgiving dinner Freebies with Ibotta

Free Poise Light Leaks Pads Sample Pack
Free Spero Foods Sunflower Cream Cheese
Free 240GB SSD Drive at Micro Center
Free Belfast Movie Screening
Free Turkey Topple Kit at Lowe’s
Free PCA Skin Clearskin Moisturizer or Hyaluronic Lip Booster
Free 4-pk of Seemore Meat & Veggies Natural Sausages
Menchie’s – Free $5 Frozen Yogurt Reward
Free Dude Wipes & Gear
Free Subscription to Vanity Fair Magazine
Free Sample of Flor Biz CBD Oil
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens
Sephora – Free NARS, Laneige, Moroccanoil or Kerastatse Mini Set
Free Green Garden Freeze Dried Herbs
Free Big Mountain Foods Products
Free Gain Ultra Flings at Select Stores
Free Subscription to American Farmhouse Magazine
Free Daily Crunch Sprouted Almond Snacks
Free OmniFoods Plant-Based Pork
Ulta – Free BECCA Cosmetics Plumping Lip Balm for Your Birthday
Free Alpha Foods Spicy Chik’n Nuggets
Free Amphibious Military Vehicle Craft from Home Depot
Free Rise Brewing Co. Organic Oat Milk
Free Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Free Jumbo Egg Roll at Jack in The Box
Free Cards Direct Greeting Cards
Free Life is Better with Clean Hands Sticker Sheet
Free Headlamp/light, Clip On Book Light or Camping Lantern
Free Treat During Your Birthday at Pressed

Deals:

Hard Sole Slippers ONLY $19.99 Shipped (Reg $40)
Traveler’s Club Kid’s 5-Piece Luggage Set ONLY $76.49 (Reg $180)
Kids Fire 7 Tablet for $59.99 + $15 Kohl’s Cash Back FREE
Intex 18-Inch Queen Air Mattress ONLY $49.88 (Reg $80)
Matching Holiday Pajamas for the Family 50% Off + Extra 15% off
Farberware 3-pc Nonstick Cookware Set ONLY $10 (Reg $20)
The Big One Oversized Plush Throw ONLY $8.49 (Reg $27)
Cuisinart 11-Piece Cookware Set ONLY $49.99 (Reg $200)
Charter Club Packable Hooded Puffer Vest ONLY $24.99 (Reg $75)
Hanes Men’s Black T-Shirt 4-Pack ONLY $7.54 (Reg $14)
Food Network 10-Piece Cookware Set $55.25 + $15 Kohl’s Cash
Earn $15 Kohl’s Cash TODAY ONLY + Black Friday Deals
Men’s Cruise Hooded Puffer Jacket ONLY $16.99 (Reg $70)