Dharma Trading Company: New Ice Dye Kits! + Select Kit and Starter Set Sale!

This came across my email over the weekend, and I had to share. Y’all know I love to tie-dye.

Regardless of whatever type of dying you want to try, Tie-dye,  marbling, you name it! Take advantage of the last sale of the year from Dharma Trading to get 10% off your favorite kit and be a holiday hero!

And if this is your first time ordering from Dharma Trading, you can pick a free gift with purchase. 

Dharma Trading is where I get all of my dyes and chemicals, like urea, to tie-dye.

 

 

Looking for a Gift for the Readers in Your Life?

I’ve got a couple of adult readers on my gift-giving list each year.

And it can be hard to find a book to give as a gift, but I recently discovered Book of the Month.

You can give a 3, 6, or 9-month membership, depending on what works for your budget.

Or, if you are the reader in your life, check it out for yourself! They have a pretty decent deal going right now: Join Book of the Month and choose your first book for $9.99 or make your pick later.

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2025 Holiday Resources

As more information about Holiday assistance programs becomes available, I will be updating this post.

Before I get into specifics, here are a few general ways that you can find some holiday help with resources that you may already take part in:

  • If you receive WIC or SNAP benefits, check in with your social worker to see if they have any information on holiday help programs. Events like Toys for Joy are being held on a referral basis only. You have to receive an invitation from the event to attend. These are being given out by social workers and those with connections to the group.
  • If you attend church/synagogue/mosque, check with your religious leader or the secretary/office staff. They may have referrals to programs offering holiday help.
  • Check with your kids’ school. Talk to the school counselor, resource teacher, or school secretary.
  • If you frequent local food charities or co-ops, they may have some resources on holiday events or toy giveaways.

Resources in San Diego County:

  • The Salvation Army does an Angel Tree program to gather gifts for children in need. For more information about this program, contact your local Salvation Army location.
  • 211 San Diego has a listing of all sorts of holiday assistance, from food to toys, and events- all free. Some programs/events require proof of need, but not all.
  • Hope for San Diego helps with many non-profits throughout the holiday season. For more information on events they sponsor, visit their website.

  • Women’s Resource Center for those residing in Northern San Diego County.

  • Foundation for Developmental Disabilities: Clients of the Regional Center whose families are facing financial difficulties can apply for help.

  • If you live in Santee and need help with food and gifts for the holiday, contact Santee Santas. Applications are done online and are available in multiple languages.

Talk Back: If you know of any additional resources for holiday help in San Diego County, Please leave a comment!

Tea Collection- Summer Favorites!

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I love Tea Collection– They have such cute patterns and designs for kids’ clothes, and they are so well made- perfect for hand-me-downs!

Their new summer line is inspired by the colors and motifs of Brazil, and currently, there are a few coupon codes available that will get you these colorful styles for less.

And if you are looking to save a little more, check out the sale section of their website! With deals starting at $6, there are tons of clothes for every kid in your family, from babies to big kids!

Penzeys Sale: $50 and $100 Gift Cards on Sale!

This is one of my favorite deals. It makes a great gift for the home cook, baker, or foodie in your life. It can be used in-store or online.

This deal is back, but only until midnight Monday, January 6, 2025.

Penzeys is offering a $50 Heal the World Gift Card for $35 and  $100 Care Gift Card for $70. 

The Fine Print:

*Penzeys Heal the World Gift Card Offer Details
Limit TEN Penzeys $50 Heal the World Gift Cards for $35. Cannot be used on date of purchase. Cannot be used to purchase other gift cards. Not applicable to prior sales, not valid with other offers. Not for resale. While supplies last. Offer ends midnight Monday, January 6, 2025.

*Penzeys Care Gift Card Offer Details
Limit TEN Penzeys $100 Care Gift Cards for $70. Cannot be used on date of purchase. Cannot be used to purchase other gift cards. Not applicable to prior sales, not valid with other offers. Not for resale. While supplies last. Offer ends midnight Monday, January 6, 2025.

Frugal Gift Idea: Fun Photo Collages!

If you’ve read my blog for any amount of time, you know I love giving photo gifts to relatives.

Walgreens has good-quality photo prints done in-store, and right now they have a coupon code for 50% Off Everything Photo! Use coupon code 50BELLS when you check out!

This offer ends on 11/30/2024, so there isn’t much time, but it’s a good deal.

I am redecorating our hallway, and I needed some new 8×10 photo collages. Using Canva (it’s free!), I made a few collages, including one of the ever-ferocious Fiona the Cat. Having Walgreens print an 8×10 cost less than $3. Don’t worry, I also made one of the kids too. I’m not strictly making photo collages of my cat to hang in the hallway.

And I discovered Michael’s is having a great sale on Belmont Frames brand picture frames. Either 65% off OR Buy one, get two free. I can get 3 8×10 picture frames for less than $20 (pre-tax), and pick them up at my local Michael’s tomorrow or Saturday.

For about $10.00 each I can make an awesome, thoughtful photo collage gift for my friends and family using both of these deals! These deals end soon, so if you want to take advantage, I recommend doing it soon.

Penzeys Sale: $35 for $50 in Gift Cards!

This is one of my favorite deals. It makes a great gift for the home cook, baker, or foodie in your life. It can be used in-store or online.

This deal is back, but only until Sunday, August 18, 2024

Penzeys is offering a $50 Embrace Hope Gift Card for $35 and a $100 Heal the World Gift Card for $70. The sale price is applied when added to basket. Limit of TWENTY Embrace Hope Gift Cards per household during the run of the promotion. It cannot be used on the date of purchase. It cannot be used to purchase other gift cards. It is not applicable to prior sales and is not valid with other offers. Not for resale. While supplies last. The offer ends at midnight on Sunday, 8/18/2024.

Tea Collection: Summer Fun Sale $15+!

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I love Tea Collection– They have such cute patterns and designs for kids’ clothes, and they are so well made- perfect for hand-me-downs!

Now through 6/23/24, Tea Collection is having its Summer Fun Sale, with styles starting at just $15.00. Dresses, shorts, tops, and even bathing suits, are all on sale! With sizes newborn through 16 kids, there is something for every kiddo in your life.

 

Tea Collection: 20% Off Sitewide!

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It’s that time of year! Tea Collection is back with their 20% off Friends and Family event.

I love Tea Collection’s cute kid’s clothes, especially their dresses. Now through Sunday, April 21, 2024, save 20% sitewide.

Find everything you need for summer at vacation-friendly prices.  I’m picking up a couple of their SPF 50+ bathing suits for my little lady.

If you’ve got a kiddo from newborn-size 12, there are tons of cute pieces of clothing waiting for your kiddos!

 

Penzeys Sale: $35 for $50 in Gift Cards!

This is one of my favorite deals. It makes a great gift for the home cook, baker, or foodie in your life. It can be used in-store or online.

This deal is back, but only until Sunday, October 8, 2023!

Penzeys is offering two $25 Gift Cards for just $35. Limit of TWENTY Embrace Hope Gift Cards per household during the run of the promotion. Cannot be used on the date of purchase. Cannot be used to purchase other gift cards. Not applicable to prior sales, not valid with other offers. Not for resale. While supplies last. The offer ends at midnight on Sunday, October 8, 2023.