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1/11/2025 Weekly Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

I was a little busy yesterday, so it’s freebie and deal time today.

I spent a few hours today meal prepping and batch cooking for the coming week. I made some really yummy meals, including lunches for myself and the kids.

My comprehensive list can be found here if you are looking for free food resources. I will be updating it in the coming week with a few new free and low-cost resources. It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are outside my area.

Let’s get onto the Freebies!!

Freebies:

Free Kraft NotCo NotCheese Cheddar Style Slices ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Get Your Free Teeth Whitening Samples: A Brighter Smile Awaits
Free NotCo NotMac&Cheese ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Free Laundry Sauce Laundry Detergent Pods & Scent Booster or Dryer Sheets
Score a Subscription to Vanity Fair Magazine – No Credit Card Needed
Free 2025 Midcentury Atlantic Calendar
Free Oscar Mayer NotCo NotSausage Italian Style ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Free Sample of Kristin Ess Signature Shampoo & Conditioner
Free Socks, Tote Bag, Keychain & More from Rewards Drop
Free Sample of La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum
Free Blue Buffalo NEW Nudges Grillers Salmon Chatterbox Kit
Free 21 oz. Bottle of Electrolit Electrolyte Beverage
Free Goonameez TryaDeal from Tryazon
Free Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Litter After Rebate
Free Stars That Connect Us Book
Free Sample of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Free Sample of La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum
Free McCrispy Chicken Sandwich at McDonald’s
Free Each & Every Raspberry & Mandarin Deodorant + Free Shipping
Free Sample of Lancome Advanced Genifique Ultimate Serum
Free Pack of Dorot Gardens Products
Free Cleanser, Moisturizer, Eye Cream or Serum
Free Sample of Xilerate Energy Boost Sachets
Free Bo’s Chicken Sandwich at Bojangles
Free 7e Wellness Spa Night Party Pack
Free Sample of Seaflora Natural Sun Shield Facial Moisturizer
Free Pack of Baby Wipes
Free Goldfish Crackers or Grahams
Free KIND Protein MAX Bar
Free Kinship LittleKin Puppy or Kitten Sample Pack – $200 Value
Free $10 Reward for Best Buy Rewards Members
Free Jar of Gooey Hazelnut Cocoa Spread After Rebate
Free 2025 Gibco Calendar
Free Like Air Puffcorn Snack After Rebate
Free Hims Hair Care Products
Free Hot & Cold Milk Frother
Free Medium Fries at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Wise Dental Floss Sample + Free Shipping
Free TYR Wodapalooza Wristbands
Free Care Bear Plush from SweetFrog

 

Deals:

End of Season Clearance at Kohl’s – Up to 50% Off
DSW has a New Coupon to Save up to $60 Off Shoes
Fashion Nova Discount Code and Coupons: Save up to 50% Off on Dresses, Jeans, Tops, and Accessories

Jar Salads- Healthy Meal Prep!

Abby H.

I love salad. We eat a lot of veggies because of our Yasukochi Famil Farms CSA box subscription, and I’m always looking for new ways to serve veggies and keep them fresh.

Jar salads have already had their heyday a few years ago, but they are an amazing meal prep idea. Many of us have Eating Healthy and Losing Weight are New Year’s Resolutions- Jar Salads are a great tool.

It’s quite popular to use wide Mouth quart Mason jars, but I’m a little clumsy, so I prefer Quart-sized deli containers.   I also find that Quart-sized deli containers are a little more economical and can easily be recycled when they wear out. And they stack really well in the fridge.

Whichever option you choose, here are some tips for perfecting your salad creations.

Whether you use a quart-size Mason Jar or a quart-size deli container, start with 2 tablespoons of dressing and build your salad.

Bottom Layer: The base where wetter ingredients go. Putting the wetter ingredients together helps keep the more delicate ingredients like lettuce crunchy. Ingredients for the bottom sections include: Dressing, salsa/sauce, tomatoes, guacamole, avocadoes, strawberries, citrus, and grains (rice, quinoa, pasta, farro).

Middle Layer: Beans, bell peppers, corn, seeds/nuts, onions, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, hard cheeses, sprouts, pickled veggies, hardboiled eggs, tofu, and other protein sources such as chopped chicken breast. Shredded cabbage or coleslaw blend/ shreds can also go on this layer.

Top Layer: Bite-size lettuce or other greens.

 

These salads can be really filling, depending on which ingredients you choose. 3-5 salads a week is a great start. Jar salads like this tend to last 5-7 days in the fridge, stored upright. 

2025 New Years Sale from Yasukochi Family Farms!

Abby H.


If you are looking to eat healthier this year, and save time, and money, this offer will help with all three!

Yasukochi Family Farms is offering a deal on all of their CSA box sizes through January 4, 2025.

They have deals on subscriptions from 1 month, all the way to 9 months!

To learn more, and see pricing, visit their website here.

We’ve been receiving their boxes for 4 years and it’s an amazing value.

New Years Resolutions for 2025: Let Me Help You!

Abby H.

It’s that time of year when folks start writing up their New Year’s resolutions. I don’t plan on doing any for the coming year, just continuing to do what I’m doing now.

As I have written extensively in the past about this, I thought I’d lend you some help if this is a project you are diving into. Some of the most popular NYR include saving money, earning money, spending less money, and getting organized.

Free Groceries (After Rebate) From WeStock!

Abby H.

Ready for another rebate website? WeStock is easy to use and you may have already seen some of the offers on social media.

Much like the other rebate sites, sign up, choose your rebates, and shop.

Once you have purchased the item, upload the receipt and in a few days you’ll have money via Paypal or Venmo.

Right now there are over 20 offers, here are just a few that I’m on the lookout for:

 

 

December 2024: 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 usually receive 4-6 offers/freebies per month, sometimes more if I have time to shop. And most of the time it’s full-size products, not just a tiny sample.

In addition to the offers where they mail you a coupon for a free product, Social Nature has started offering 100% cash-back, similar to Ibotta and Fetch Rewards. I love this because I can select exactly what I want, Social Nature tells me which local stores have it, and I can add it to my next shopping list.

And it’s just as easy as Ibotta and Fetch Rewards. Snap a pic and upload it. You can select Venmo, Paypal, or an Amazon Gift Card for your rebate.

Here are just a few of the offers available now:

  • Diana’s Bday Cake Frozen Fruit Treat
  • Cleanery Household Cleaner Refills
  • Bellway Natural Fiber Supplement
  • Magic Mind Mental Performance Shots
  • Ocean’s Halo Organic Kimbaps
  • Lundberg Family Farms 90 Second Organic Rice
  • Plezi Kids Juice Boxes
  • VeggieCraft Veggie Pasta
  • Carbe Diem Lower Net Carb Pasta
  • Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drinks
  • Afia Foods Falafel

12/14/2024 Weekend Freebies and Deals!

Abby H.

I’ve got 5 more days of my day job until winter break! I’m looking forward to hanging out with the kids, going to look at holiday lights, and maybe a quick jaunt up to Julian for some pie.

My comprehensive list can be found here if you are looking for free food resources. I will be updating it in the coming week with a few new free and low-cost resources. It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are outside my area.

Let’s get onto the Freebies!!

Freebies:

Free WJC 2025 Jewish Communities of the World Calendar
Free DiamondCBD Products + Free Shipping
Free Sample of Purina Pro Plan Vital Systems Cat Food
Free Barilla Create a Pasta Snow Day ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Up to 4 Free COVID Tests
Free Photo with Santa at PetSmart – This Weekend
Free Spinning Snowflake Craft for Kids at Lowe’s
Free $10 Amazon Books Credit for Xfinity Rewards Members
Free Build Your Own LEGO Snowman Craft Kit at JCPenney – Today
Free Small Root Beer Float at A&W
Free Rice Krispies Treat Bar at Pilot Flying J
Free Holiday Party Event at Pottery Barn Kids
Free La Colombe Draft Latte at Select Stores
Free Queso Blanco at Chipotle on December 13th – 15th
Free Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Fragrance Sample
Free Medium Fries at McDonalds – Every Friday
Free Glam Gifts Event at Target Stores
Free Kinship LittleKin Puppy or Kitten Sample Pack
Free Fries Every Friday at Wendy’s
Free 8×10 Photo Print at Walgreens

Deals:

Scott Paper Products ONLY $2.75 (Reg. $5)
Buy 2 Get 2 Free All Victoria’s Secret Beauty
Nike Dunk Sneakers 50% Off + Extra 25% Off
Bic Flex 3 Razor ONLY $1.99 (Reg. $4.99)
Free $15 Target Gift Card with Purchase of $75 of Baby Essentials

12/6/2024 Friday Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

Hey Gang! I took today off my day job because my littlest one needed a trip to the dentist. I’m trying hard to finish the year with some good posts! I think there are some good freebies and deals this week.

My comprehensive list can be found here if you are looking for free food resources. I will be updating it in the coming week with a few new free and low-cost resources. It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are outside my area.

Freebies:

Deals:

Friday Freebies and Deals: Black Friday Edition!

Abby H.

I hope everyone survived their family meals yesterday! I’m not a big Black Friday poster, but I did want to share the freebies and deals available this weekend.

My comprehensive list can be found here if you are looking for free food resources. I will be updating it in the coming week with a few new free and low-cost resources. It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are outside my area.

Freebies:

The 2024 Birthday Freebie post is here!  sign up for birthday freebies at least 2-3 weeks before your birthday.
Free Kohl’s Game Card on Black Friday – Over $1 Million in Prizes
Free 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets Every Wednesday at Wendy’s
Free $5+ Shop Cash
Free $500, $100 or $10 Coupon & More at JCPenney on Black Friday
Free Hims Hair Care Products
Macy’s Black Friday $1 Million Free Reward Card Giveaway
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan – Free Photos with Santa, Gifts & More
Free Holiday Bears at Target
Free Issey Miyake Parfums Le Sel d’lssey Fragrance Sample
2 Free Movie Tickets to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Free Lowe’s Bucket of Gifts on Black Friday – a $150 Value
List of Stores and Brands That Give Away Freebies During Black Friday: 2024
Free Air Wick Plug in Scented Oil Advanced Gadget
Free Showtime, Cinemax, STARZ & More for DirecTV Subscribers – Starts Today
Free Helzberg Ring Sizer
Free Balmain Paris Fragrance Sample
Free Donut Every Wednesday at Dunkin’ + More Deals
Free Mystery Promo Card Giveaway at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Free Hair Samples: Discover Your Next Favorite Product for Free
Get Free Personalized Letters and Creative Activities from Banjo Robinson

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North County Low Cost Food Resource- More Than Apples

Abby H.

I learned about More Than Apples from TikToker Becky O. She lives in Northern San Diego County and her videos came up on my FYP a few months ago. After doing some internet sleuthing I discovered her Food Mystery Boxes as she calls them come from More Than Apples.

From their website: “Every Thursday, More Than Apples collects food that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to families in North County San Diego. Each week, our Abundance Boxes are unique and filled with a variety of packaged goods, baked items, cold items, and fresh produce.”

If you live in North County, I suggest you check out Becky’s videos linked above and see if the mystery food box is something you’d like to take advantage of!

More Than Apples has gone Viral thanks to social media coverage, and their boxes sell out quickly. There are a few other food rescues in San Diego County, including my favorite Porchlight Community Services in Clairemont. You can read about them here.