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.
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:
Resources in San Diego County:
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.
Talk Back: If you know of any additional resources for holiday help in San Diego County, Please leave a comment!
It’s that time of year: Spooky Season! We’ve got our Halloween decor up, and I’ve been working on Halloween costumes.
My kids have always loved wearing their costumes as much as possible, so we’re always on the lookout for fun Halloween events.
Here are just a few events that are free and seasonal.
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SanDiego.org has a listing of events all over the county. Some may not be free.
Talk Back: If you know of any free Halloween or Fall events that are free and family-friendly, please leave a comment!
Just in time for winter holiday shopping! Through today only, JCP has underwear, socks, and bras for the whole family on sale. Buy 2, get 2 free.
I just found out and rushed to get pairs in the kids’ current sizes (2 packs) and the next size up (2 packs). Perfect for the holidays (who doesn’t want underwear or socks in their stockings??), or jump on spring shopping by getting the next size up.
The sales end tonight, so if this is something you need, Get to it! I also shopped through MyPoints and earned 550 points, approximately the equivalent of a $3.00 Target Gift Card! To learn more about MyPoints, click here.
As you can tell from the lack of blog posts and social media posts/shares lately, I’ve been swamped. Getting ready for time off school for the kids, traveling to visit friends between Christmas and New Year, shopping, helping family, and busting out my end-of-year to-do list has been exhausting.
I did not do a New Year’s Resolution series this year, but I have done them in the past, and you can find that series of articles here. It includes the top ten NYR’s including saving money and getting organized.
I’ve been using a lot of Canva‘s really great templates for my new organizing stuff (Yes I have paper copies- the ADHD folks in my house need the reminders). It’s free and it’s so easy to use. In addition to the organizing sheets, I’ve made pantry and freezer inventory sheets, calendars, stuff for my day job, birthday party invitations, tutorials- Canva is pretty amazing. And it’s free!
Have a wonderful holiday season, whatever you celebrate. After the first of the year, there will be a Target Gift Card giveaway!
I’m personally not doing any NYR this year, but. I know a lot of you are.
If you are on the fence and feel like it might cause you more stress than it’s worth, it’s ok to skip New Year’s Resolutions or anything else that causes undue stress. We all have enough stress in our lives.
If you want to do them, I did a round-up of the top ten NYRs in 2018 (for 2019) here. Some of the links within the articles may be outdated, but if you are looking for something specific, please feel free to reach out to me either via email, Instagram, or Facebook.
You may have noticed that my posting has slowed. I’m spending time with the kids this winter break, and I start my full-time job in the new year. I’ll still try to post here a few times a week, however, it won’t be daily unless I’ve got time. I’ll be posting more on Instagram and FB than blogging.
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
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So many styles at $10, $12, $15 & $18!
It’s here—time to shop Black Friday deals. From tees to tops, rompers to dresses, pants, shorts, and so much more. Tea Collection has tons of styles at amazing prices.
I’ll be shopping for my youngest Niece and Nephew.
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Tea Collection is celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a great sale. Select items (found here) are just $20 each! Dresses, rompers, shirts, and more. There are so many cute styles to choose from. Here are a few of my favorites:
This sale is the perfect chance to start holiday shopping, or pick up some clothes for the next season!
Most items included in this sale are over 50% off of their original prices!
I will be updating this post as more information becomes available. This year is very light on programs that are open to anyone, so I recommend that you lean on your community resources:
Here is my monthly list of free food opportunities within San Diego County. Many of the food pantries also have special holiday distributions, so it is worth a call to find out of any additional food or gift distributions will be done.
As of now, I am not aware of any free Christmas tree giveaways, however, as I gather more information, I will update this post.
If you live in Santee and need help with food and gifts for the holiday, contact Santee Santas. You can download and print forms, check into eligibility (it is income-based and they are very strict from what I’ve been told), and see what forms you need in addition to the application here.
The window to apply for Santee Santas is closing in a few weeks, so if you want to apply, I recommend checking their website TODAY and apply ASAP.
Talk Back: If you know of any CONFIRMED free local holiday events in 2022, please leave a comment.
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