BitMo: Shop New Brands and Earn Points!

Bitmo is an app that I don’t use too often, but when I do, I save money and it makes me feel good!

It’s an app that you can use to send and receive gift cards.

After you download the app, you connect your frequently used cards to your account. When you spend money at their supported retailers in-store, you earn points (similar to how Dosh works).

You can also earn rewards when you shop through the app at specific retailers, like a lot of other apps (Dosh and Ibotta to name a few).

And one other thing that Bitmo does is it donates 2% of your gifting spend (that’s how much you spend on gift cards for others) to a charity- there are currently eight, including the San Diego Zoo, Rady’s Children’s Hospital, Feeding America, and The Salvation Army.

Bitmo has added more stores where you can earn money when you shop in-store. Some of the new stores include Autozone, Big5 Sporting Goods, Circle K, Cub Foods, Dickey’s BBQ pit Dutch Bros. Coffee, El Pollo Loco, Flying J, Giant Food Stores, Shop Rite, Meijers, Piggly Wiggly, Jackin in the Box, and Joann’s Fabrics. Some of my favorite existing stores include Target, Starbucks, CVS, and Sprouts.

 

If you are new to Bitmo, you can earn  10,000 bonus points (that’s a $10 gift card) when you join, connects a card, and does a transaction. Bitmo runs referral bonuses a few times a year, but it’s usually for a $2-$5 Dunkin’ gift card or something small.

They are a San Diego, CA area business too. It’s cool to support local businesses, especially right now when a lot of small, local businesses could use the help.

Fetch Rewards: Buy Bayer Products, Earn 5000 Points & Help Others!

It’s a good time to shop Bayer

The company is donating 1 million over-the-counter and multivitamin products to families in need throughout 2022*.

Right now, you’ll earn 5,000 points when you spend $25 on participating Bayer products below, now through 1/26/2022.

If you haven’t signed up for Fetch Rewards yet, or want to learn more, check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I earned $295 in rewards in 2021 alone, just by purchasing my regular groceries and scanning in all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it).

It is simple, takes minutes, and the points really rack up!

1/24/2022 Weekly Meal Plan

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Woo Hoo! I’m stoked about this week! I’ve got a Dream Dinners Pick up this afternoon.  I took advantage of the deal I posted last week, and I’ve got 9 meals taken care of – I’ll be spreading those meals over this week and next.

And the CSA Box will be delivered this morning too. Late last week I roasted 2 butternut squashes, and I’m turning the roasted squash into soup today (recipe here). I’m making it vegetarian, so the big kid can try it out too.

Veggies and fruit are delivered by Yasukochi Family Farms CSA. For $25, it’s a great deal. I don’t have to pick anything, go to the store, or carry it upstairs. I can’t go to the store and get the same amount we get weekly for $25. Seriously. It’s a deal. They email a preview of what will be in the boxes over the weekend, so I can start thinking about what I’d like to make.

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. I’m back to packing lunches again. However, school lunches are free this year- Little Bit has been buying her lunch and expanding her palate.

Dinner: This week we’ll start enjoying some Dream Dinners, and I’ll be posting pics and deets all over my social media!

Please stay safe you guys!

Fetch Rewards: Earn up to 20,000 Points with Unilever Products!

Earn rewards FAST with these brands!

Grocery Store Mix & Match is back. Now through 2/28, spend $15 on a wide range of popular Unilever brands and get 5,000 points*. Redeem this Special Offer up to four times for a total of 20,000 points.

Redeeming this offer is simple. Head to any of these 5,000+ participating grocery stores, buy your favorite products from these Unilever brands, and snap your receipts!

If you haven’t signed up for Fetch Rewards yet, or want to learn more, check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I earned $295 in rewards in 2021 alone, just by purchasing my regular groceries and scanning in all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it).

It is simple, takes minutes, and the points really rack up!

 

Tea Collection 3 Days Only: $12 Flash Sale

Now through Sunday, January 23, 2022, you can score some sweet deals on kid’s clothing when you visit the Tea Collection $12 Flash Sale. 

I love their kid’s rompers and dresses. They have lots of cool fabric patterns and designs. My kiddos are outgrowing Tea Collections Sizing, but I still have a niece and nephew to spoil!

1/21/2022 Friday Freebies and Deals!

It’s Friday friends! We’ve got a busy weekend now that we are healthy, it’s time for freebies and fun!

I’m going to try and include links to free local events as well. Please remember to follow all local public health guidelines. In California, that means wearing masks inside businesses and public spaces.

I’m working on new birthday freebies for 2022 as well. If you know of any, please drop me an email!

Freebies

Free Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Beef Recipe Chatterbox
Free Harvest One Dream Water
Free Vitamin C Eye Cream
Free Dryer Sheets or Fabric Conditioner
Free Hometown Hero Delta 8 Gummies
Free N95 Masks at CVS & Walgreens
Free Tetley Luck of the Irish Tea Party Kit
Free Supergoop! Ounce by Ounce Starter Kit for Teachers
Free Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer
Free Sample of AdvantaClear Surface Disinfectant Wipes
Free Sample of Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pacs
Hero Skin Squad – Free Beauty Products
Free Llama Stickers
Free Programmable Coffee Maker
Free Hometown Hero Select Spectrum Gummies
Free Ceramic Cyclone Car Wash at Rainstorm Car Wash
Free Vaultz Lock Box
Free Water Guns
Free Water Guns, Water Slide, Balloons & More
Free Itty Bitty Prettys, Rainbocorns, Pets Alive Toys
Free Zuru 5 Surprise Toys
Free Zuru Max Building Toys
Free LED Fairy Lights
Free Medium Fries w/ Any $1 Purchase at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Bubble Wow Glove-A-Bubbles Toys
Free Remote Control Truck Toys
Free Dude Wipes at Walmart
Free Pizza, Chips, Cookies & More
FREE Trial Box of SkinnyMe Premium Chocolate
Possible Free Secret & Gillette Antiperspirant & Deodorants
Free Sexual Wellness Device
Free Childrens Hospitals Week Bandages
Free Brown Scapular

Deals:

Little Girls Puffer Jacket ONLY $37.50 (Reg $75)
Crayola Colossal Tub of Glitter Art Set ONLY $6.93 (Reg. $25)
Boom Ear Buds ONLY $13.95 Shipped (Reg. $60)
Multi Line Stack Bracelets ONLY $4.99 (Reg $14.99)
Kathy Ireland Women’s Dahlia Bootie Slipper ONLY $21.99
My Squishy Little Dumpling Interactive Doll ONLY $5.94 (Reg $10)
Calvin Klein Gabrianna Leather Mini Tote ONLY $59.97 (Reg $118)
Kate Spade Marti Large Bucket Bag ONLY $119 (Reg $399)
Lucky Brand 65% Off + Exclusive 10% Off at Checkout
Pro Impact Massager ONLY $34.99 (Reg $50)
MUK LUKS Women’s Braelyn Slide Slipper ONLY $16.99 (Reg. $34)
T-Fal Culinaire 16-Piece Cookware Set ONLY $59.49 (Reg $250)
Insignia 8-Quart Digital Multi Cooker ONLY $54.99 (Reg $120)
50% Off Your First Rocksbox: Perfect Valentine’s Gift
MUK LUKS Men’s Mark Bootie ONLY $19.99 (Reg $40)
PowerXL Grill Air Fryer ONLY $69 (Reg $149)
Manhattan Toy Playdate Friends ONLY $10.64 (Reg. $29)
LOL Surprise Boys Arcade Heroes ONLY $6.35 (Reg. $15)
L.O.L. Surprise Ooh La La Baby Surprise ONLY $19.99 (Reg $40)

Trying to Add Veggies to Your Meals?

Is one of your New Years Resolutions to eat better or increase your intake of fruits and veggies?

Since we have been getting CSA boxes from Yasukochi Family Farms we’ve been adding tons of fresh fruit and veg to our diet. It’s fun to get the kids involved in preparing and tasting new and different fruits and veggies.

I’ve made a round-up with some of my favorite fruit and veggie recipes to inspire you to add a little more “green” to your family’s meals!

New Ibotta Users: Score a Free Pizza and Snacks for The Big Game!

Ibotta is back with an amazing deal for new users (and don’t worry, us current users are getting something good too). Most of you know that “The Big Game” aka the Superb Owl is next month. For those who watch the game- It’s a time for snacks!

When you sign up for Ibotta between 1/19/2022-2/12/2022, you’ll score the following for free after Ibotta Rebate:

  • Bubly Sparkling Water 8 pack – 12 oz cans
  • Kraft Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – 8oz
  • Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dip & Spread – 15.5 fl oz
  • Mission Rounds Tortilla Chips – 13oz
  • Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – 16.5oz
  • Red Baron Brick Oven Pepperoni Frozen Pizza – 17.89oz

For those of us who already have Ibotta accounts, we get:

  • Red Baron Brick Oven Pepperoni Frozen Pizza – 17.89oz

And if you check your Ibotta app, you may find several more freebies unrelated to this promotion.

Don’t forget that you can stack your Ibotta rebates with other apps like Fetch Rewards, Makeena, Checkout51. 

 

East County Residents: Free kids books 12/21/22!

This came through my email earlier this week. Chet F. Harritt STEAM School in Santee (8120 Arlette Street, Santee, CA) is having their annual book giveaway!

  • Friday, January 21, 2022
  • Students, families, and community members are welcome.
  • All books will be displayed in front of the library from 1:00-2:30pm.

Please be aware that parking at the school and the adjacent Big Rock Park is limited. I encourage you to park along Mesa Road and use the path into the park to access the school.

Also- PLEASE follow current state masking/ face covering regulations.

Oh, and if you are looking for a way to motivate you kids to Read... Sign them up for Book It! 

1/17/2022 Weekly Meal Plan

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I did absolutely no meal prep over the weekend. The big kid has Covid-19, and little sister spent the week at home also, as she is in close contact and needed to quarantine. I’m vaxxed and boosted (and I tested negative on Tuesday), so I’ve been going to work and the usual. BUT- Every winter, after Christmas without fail I lose my voice. It’s been an “annual tradition” (honestly one I could live without) for at least…15 years. No other symptoms- just no voice. Or I sound like I’ve been a lifelong smoker.

Taking care of sick and bored kids is not fun, and it takes up every waking hour.

Luckily, we are back on the CSA train- We need some fresh produce in our lives and I hate carrying more groceries upstairs!

Veggies and fruit are delivered by Yasukochi Family Farms CSA. For $25, it’s a great deal. I don’t have to pick anything, go to the store, or carry it upstairs. I can’t go to the store and get the same amount we get weekly for $25. Seriously. It’s a deal. They email a preview of what will be in the boxes over the weekend, so I can start thinking about what I’d like to make.

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. I’m back to packing lunches again. However, school lunches are free this year- Little Bit has been buying her lunch and expanding her palate.

Dinner: This week we’ll start enjoying some Dream Dinners, and I’ll be posting pics and deets all over my social media!

  • Monday: Roasted Veggies, Soup and Grilled Cheese sandwiches
  • Tuesday: Nug night- I’ve got 3 different types, krinkle fries, apple slices & orange wedges
  • Wednesday: Tortellini and Vegetable Medley Soup, Garlic Bread
  • Thursday:   Quesadillas, roasted corn salsa, beans & rice
  • Friday: Takeout night!
  • Saturday:  Leftovers
  • Sunday:  Wings, Salad, cheesy mashed potatoes

Please stay safe you guys!