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Tea Collection is making summer wardrobe stock up easy peasy! Tees, shorts, and skirts start at just $10 now through Friday, June 17, 2022.
I love the Tea Collection for kid’s clothes! They are sturdy, well-made, and last through several rounds of hand-me-downs!
We’ve been participating in Tryazon events for three+ years. We’ve gotten to try all sorts of fun toys, games, and food. You can learn more about Tryazon here.
It’s fashion. It’s designer. It’s a Tryazon Featured Party opportunity featuring P.Lushes Pets from Spin Master! This stylish squad of fabulously fashionable friends serves up chic looks with a sprinkle of attitude and a whole lot of sparkle. Luxe, premium fabric, and a sparkling collar enhance their fashion-inspired looks! Everywhere is your personal runway with P.Lushes Pets!
Tryazon has 250 hosting spots open for this opportunity! Those selected get to receive a party pack with a variety of P.Lushes Pets to sample and share with friends and family, valued at $160+ in total!
It’s Friday! The first Friday of Summer Break, and its Bitty Bird’s 7th Birthday! WOO! We are celebrating by hanging out with some friends, and probably some swimming late in the afternoon.
There are so many awesome freebies and deals this week, and the weather this weekend is supposed to be AWESOME (AND WARM) here in San Diego.
Mask Mandates are changing constantly in California and can vary by city and county, so please do your part if you are going to any in-person freebies.
2022 Birthday Freebies are here!
Freebies:
Free Keds Stickers
Free Spotted Lantern Fly Stickers
Free Giant African Snail Temporary Tattoo
Free The Good Crisp Company Potato Crisps
Krispy Kreme -Free Original Glazed Doughnut when Hot Light is On
Free 100GB of Data & Mobile Hotspot for Students & Families
Free Subscription to Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
Free Bus Puzzle Craft Kit at Joann
Free Box of Moonshot Snacks Healthy Cracker
Free Jar of Gooey Hazelnut Cocoa Spread (after rebate)
Free Bella Ella Boutique Necklace
Dropps Laundry Detergent $3 Shipped
Free Soap & Glory Simply the Best Body Yogurt
Free Copy of Pride In Your Words
Free Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Temporary Tattoo
Possible Free $150 Vitamins & Supplements Research Study
Free Subscription to Wine Spectator Magazine
Free Mexican Fruit Fly Temporary Tattoo
Free Philosophy Smooth-Glow Multi-Tasking Moisturizer Sample
Free Subscription to Bon Appetit
Free Medium Dunkin’ Refresher
Free Emerald Ash Borer Temporary Tattoo
Free Famous Amos Cookies at Select Stores
Free Sample of States Organic BBQ Sauce
25 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free Xbox One & Xbox 360 Games
Now Hiring Product Testers
Free The Best Dad Ever – My Awesome Farting Father eBook
25 Free Disney Movie Insiders Points
Free The Cursed Pharaoh VR Game for Oculus Quest
Deals:
299-Piece First Aid Kit ONLY $17.99 (Reg $31)
Artika Sewing Kit ONLY $5.52 (Reg. $19)
Intex 10-Inch Airbed Mattress Queen ONLY $19.97 (Reg $45)
Online Exclusive: Active Powersoft Dresses ONLY $15 (Reg $45)
Freshware Bamboo Cutting Boards 3-Pc ONLY $13.99 (Reg $25)
Foundation Makeup Brush ONLY $6.79 (Reg $16)
Sharpie Limited Edition 60-Count Set ONLY $20 (Reg. $40)
Queen Helene Cocoa Butter 4-Pack ONLY $5.02 (Reg. $12)
Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Dump Truck ONLY $14 (Reg. $30)
50% off Entertainment & Servingware at Target
Radio Flyer DJ Dance Electric Ride On ONLY $34.99 (Reg. $79)
Just Play JoJo Siwa JoJo’s Dream Car ONLY $10.00 (Reg. $44)
MGA’s Dream Ella Majestic Castle Playset $34.30 (Reg. $100)
Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Flip Flop Sandals ONLY $34.65 (Reg $55)
Bissell Portable Spot & Stain Cleaner ONLY $79 (Reg $124)
Cricut Explore Air 2 Bundle ONLY $149 (Reg $300)
Folio Men’s Black Bracelet Watch ONLY $22.50 (Reg $40)
It’s time for kids to finish up school, and be let loose on the world. But, instead of hours of screen time and endless whining, let’s fill the summer with some fun stuff!
If you are looking to beat the heat and need something free, check out the Waterfront Park downtown. They have a great splash pad area for kids, a really fun playground, and a big grassy area for picnics. Only downside- no shade trees.
Info on Free Summer lunches is rolling in very slowly. A lot of the sources for information (211 and the USDA) sites have not been updated with summer information. I’ll keep updating this post as new info is available on more sites throughout the county.
Y’all know I love to secret shop!
I learned about Amusement Advantage from Brooke and Christine. They have all sorts of fun shops: movie theatres, amusement parks, museums, and more!
From their website: “We only evaluate attractions, amusement locations, and entertainment facilities. Our shops give you the opportunity to have fun with friendly and family and include reimbursement for you some of your guests expenses and in most cases a little extra cash profit or extra free tickets for your time and efforts. Click here to see a list of locations we are currently shopping. Curious what others shoppers say about our company? Click here to see reviews from other shoppers just like you!”
If you want to Check out Amusement Advantage and see if there are opportunities near you, click here. If you decide to sign up, use my email akeen02037@gmail.com as a referral. We’ll each get a little something extra.
One of the best ways to pass a Tuesday afternoon in the summer is to hit up Balboa Park. Each week there are several museums that offer free admission to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Please be prepared to present a photo ID with your address.
Here is the schedule:
First Tuesday
Second Tuesday
Third Tuesday
Fourth Tuesday
Fifth Tuesdays
The Following Tuesdays: July 26th, 23rd, September 27th, October 25th, November 22nd, and December 27th:
As a lifelong San Diego County resident, I’d pass on the automotive museum, it’s kinda meh (I’m not a gear head). And unless your kids are super into airplanes or outer space/NASA, I’d skip the Air and Space Museum. We paid full price a few years ago, and the kids hated it (ok, mostly Bitty hated it). The Mingei Museum is full of all kinds of stuff (folk arts, useful goods like pottery, clothing, quilts- it’s not super kid-friendly), but it’s pretty interesting.
Take a picnic, and enjoy eating in any one of the gardens/open spaces. Another free activity in Balboa Park is the Botanical Garden and Lily Pond. Right next door is the Spanish Art Village, which is fun to explore as well.
Talk Back: What is your favorite part of Balboa Park?
One of the kid’s favorite summer activities is to hit up the local theater for a showing of one of their favorite movies.
Big buckets of popcorn, snuck in candy (shhhh), and a drink and they are ready for 2 hours of fun in the Air Conditioning.
In my search for theater chains offering this fun this summer, several of our old friends are not participating as of the writing of this post.
Select Reading Cinemas will have the Reel Kids program, where throughout the summer (June 21-August 9) there will be kid-approved movies for the reduced price of $2/ticket!
And perhaps my kids’ favorite, 2022 Regal Summer Movie Express is back! Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Availability varies by location. My kids are excited to see Lego Movie 2, Lego Batman, Scoob, and Shrek.
AMC has information about their $5 Fan Favorites on their site, but no information or schedules for the summer.
Cinemark (No locations near us) has 8 weeks of Movie Fun planned. More Details can be found here.
Talk Back: What summer movies are you looking forward to seeing?
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Summer shopping: twirly dress, a super soft romper, and piles of leggings to pair with everything. It’s time for the Easy Does It Sale from Tea Collection! Starting at just $10, there are tons of cute items for the kiddos in your life.
That sale runs Thursday, June 2, 2022 through Sunday, June 5, 2022.
Fine Print: Dresses, Rompers & Leggings prices as marked on site. Offer valid from 6/2/2022 through 6/5/2022 at 11:59 PM PT. Discount taken will be pre-tax. Cannot be combined with other promotions. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not redeemable for cash. Limited to stock on hand. Please note: costs have increased due to growing challenges in our supply chain. We have added a 0.75 cent fee to all orders. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to service@teacollection.com.
Woo! A new month means a reminder about all of the free food options there is here in San Diego County.
Keep in mind there are still supply chain issues, so there may not be a lot of food at some distributions, especially those that serve a large portion of the community.
I recommend showing up a little early with a bottle of water and a book and waiting in line. Time passes quickly in these lines, and it’s a great time to learn from others about community food options. Remember to socially distance and follow local masking regulations.
You can find resources here for Central and East County, and Here for North County.
Our friends at Faith Chapel are super ahead of the game and sent out information regarding their 2022 food distributions early on in the year.
If you are located outside San Diego County, call 211. If you are not familiar with 211, here is their website and it can point you in the right direction.
San Diego Food Bank Distributions for June 2022 can be found here. Enter your address (or just your zip code) and the map will show you all of the distributions in your area or closest to you. You can filter by the days of the week to find food when you are available. If there is an income requirement/limit to participate, each location/listing will say such. You can learn more here about the Feeding San Diego Together Tour.
Neighbor distributions are intermixed with the San Diego Food Bank Distributions, however, they have no income requirements, and you come as you are. These Distributions are primarily fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.
Super Pantry Locations can be found here (this listing is countywide). The San Diego Foodbank website also has resources for Diaper banks, free food resources for seniors, and more.
All kids in public school K-12 in the State of California are eligible for free breakfasts and lunches at school. More information can be found here. I’ll have more information on 2022 summer feeding programs as soon as they are available.
If you know of other resources, please leave a comment! And feel free to share this post with anyone you may know in need.
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