Now you can celebrate National Avocado Day the way it was meant to be celebrated: with free guacamole from Chipotle!
The burrito biz just announced it will be giving away guac with a digital-only promo code to U.S. and Canadian residents. Keep reading to see how to score your free side of the green stuff.
Come Jul. 31, just use code AVO2021 at digital checkout with an entrée purchase through the Chipotle app or Chipotle websites. You can use the code to snag a free topping or side of guacamole, once per transaction.
Make sure you log on to get the deal––it’s not available inside your local restaurant. Want another deal? You can also get a $0 delivery free when you order through the Chipotle app or website now through Aug. 1.
Target Deal Days are almost here! In addition to an extra day of sale extravaganza, the bullseye retailer is getting shoppers excited with an extra special deal that starts TODAY.
From Wed. Jun. 16 through Sat. Jun. 19 you can save 5% off Target digital gift cards! The offer is valid for a one-time only purchase, up to $500.
To access the deal, head to Target.com and save the offer to your account. You can use the code to get multiple gift cards, but just make sure they are all in one transaction!
Choose from delivery via email, text or mail and remember that the deal is only good on Target gift cards. Dining, entertainment and credit card based gift cards are not included. Shop on!
Does your little one live for the daily visit from the postal worker? Now they can live out their mail dreams thanks to a special collaboration!
Kid Trax and the USPS have paired up to bring to special toys that bring the creative play and showcase local postal workers. Starting Jul. 13 you can order an interactive, ride-on USPS Mail Delivery Truck and USPS Post Office Tent that will make your kiddos feel like they’re the real deal.
The USPS Mail Delivery Truck Ride-On Toy is everything your little could want to deliver mail in style. It has a real mail slot, opening rear door, working headlights, horn, foot pedal acceleration and an FM radio/MP3 player input. Raise your hand if it’s fancier than your first car!
It comes with a mailbox, three plastic envelopes and a rechargeable battery and retails for $229.
And you can’t have a delivery truck without a post office! The USPS Post Office Tent has a roll-up front door, window, rear dock loading door, mail drop off slot, and a drive-up or walk-up delivery window. Parents will love that the play tent is easy to assemble and comes with a carrying case. It retails for $44 and is worth every penny!
Dueling deals! Walmart has announced Deals for Days from June 20-23, stretching one day longer than Amazon Prime Day and Target’s Deal Days. And the retailer offered a sneak peek at some of the hottest bargains that will be available.
If you’re looking to up your housecleaning game, the iHome Nova Auto Empty Mopping Robot will be half off, at $299 (originally $599). You can grab a 40 inch smart LED TV for $178 from Hisense (originally $228). And a fun tech toy for kids, the Little Tikes Tobi Robot smartwatch, will be only $24.50 (originally $49). There will be plenty of other deals on the most in-demand categories, like electronics, fashion, toys and home goods.
Walmart is also offering free same-day delivery, two-day shipping and next-day shipping. If you have a Walmart Plus membership, two days shipping is free, though the deals are open to everyone. And you’ll also be able to find deals in the store, with rollback items you can only get with in-person shopping.
Now that three of the biggest retailers have jumped into the deal day game, you’ll have plenty of options online and in person. Hot tip: start checking off some Christmas wish list items now and your December self will thank you!
Family-friendly food halls are a parent’s dream come true. No more arguing over where to go out to eat as a family because San Diego food halls offer an eclectic mix of wide-ranging culinary delights, from tacos and Thai food, to pizza and BBQ to please everyone’s tastebuds…all under one roof. Read on for where to dig in now and for the scoop on several new food halls that are opening soon.
One of the most anticipated food hall openings is scheduled to open this spring and as of publication they’re almost ready! Located at an already fun family location at Del Mar Highlands, this will only add to the experience. You’ll soon find ten different dining options (Ambrogio15, Urbana Mexican Gastronomy, Le Parfait Paris, J at Sky Deck, Craft House, Kiin Extraordinary Thai, Marufuku Ramen, Zizikis Street Food, Glass Box, “The Brewers Deck” and Understory Cocktails) each with their own dining area that all surround a central cocktail bar. Not part of this food hall, but just downstairs are Batch & Box fresh baked cookies and Handel’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat.
Insider tip: Walk over to the kids splash pad and built-in trampoline with amphitheater seating so you can sit and eat while the kids play!
Just four blocks away from the pier, Pacific Beach will soon be getting their own food hall by SocialEats in late Spring 2021. This Los Angeles favorite has quickly grown into several spin-offs, each offering free local 2-mile delivery and third-party deliveries for those further away. They make it easy for you to combine items from several restaurants into just one order. Check out these fantastic food offerings: Pop!s Burgers & Shakes, Azule Taqueria, Supertoro, Street Noods, Hollywood Crab Shack.
Good to know: Take out, delivery, inside and outside public seating are available.
Little Italy Food Hall was featured in USA Today‘s top 10 new food halls in the nation! Situated next to the bustling neighborhood’s Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy Food Hall was designed as a place of community to gather with friends, family and neighbors. The water fountain is the central feature that lights up at night, but you’ll also find community events and celebrations throughout the year on this pedestrian-only street. Sink your teeth into these fantastic food options too: Ambrogio15, Bobboi Natural Gelato, Mein St. Asian Kitchen, Wicked Maine Lobster, Not Not Tacos, Samburgers, Graze by Sam.
Windmill Food Hall opened recently in 2019 and has taken the food hall experience to the next level. Families can lounge and play in a communal indoor/outdoor space complete with custom vintage '30s and '40s-era inspired furniture. Enjoy a room called The Library which features a central fireplace you can relax alongside with a craft cocktail, and family-friendly games, including an interactive green screen, ping pong, skee ball, PAC Man, cornhole, foosball, shuffleboard and Jenga. Families will find 13 different restaurants here including Thai Style, Secret Sauce Wok & Grill, Cross Street Chicken, Notorious BBQ and more.
Good to know: Take out, delivery, inside and outside public seating are available.
Inside this Korean grocery store you’ll find a hidden Asian food hall serving it up since 1979. It’s like a little mini-mall where you’ll also find insurance and travel agents, a hair dresser, jewelry store and other small vendors selling things like blankets and kids toys from Japan, Korea and China. As for food, there are nine different food stalls with options like sushi, poke, hot pot, sashimi salads, bento boxes, tofu, chicken katsu, ramen, boba tea and red bean donuts. Check out a few fabu options: CDD Tofu & Grill, Hong Kong Banjum 0410, Wok Bar Spicy Hot Pot, Poke U, Boba Bar & Frozen Desserts and Paris Baguette Bakery.
Poway families will soon be able to enjoy an expansive new development that will include a 2100 square-foot urban food hall with 15 local artisan food vendors. Construction was halted in 2020, but they are now back on track to open up later this year, with nearby housing and on-site retail to follow. Established faves are slated to be from The Barrel Room, Urge Gastropub, Brothers Provisions, Mason Ale Works and Mason Coffee Works. We can't wait!
Get all your favorite fruits and veggies (think sweet red peppers, corn on the cob, crisp apples and more), while supporting local farms in Southern California. Read on for our roundup of the best farm boxes available for pickup and delivery in Los Angeles.
Launched by a husband and wife at the beginning of the pandemic (literally 11 days after LA initiated it's "Safer at Home" order), Coldwater Farm Hub connects local farmers to the community by providing curated and pre-packed farm boxes. The family-run farms they support don't use pesticides or chemicals.
How it Works: Orders may be placed in advance and can be picked up from the family’s farm tent in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood every Sun. between 7 a.m.–10 a.m. In addition to Farm Boxes, they also offer fresh nuts, breads, cheese and more, which can be purchased a la carte.
Price: The Mini Farm Box cost $30 and includes 4-6 vegetables/fruits and 3 baskets of strawberries or a dozen eggs. The standard Farm Box costs $45 and include one dozen eggs, along with fruits and veggies.
Providing some of the freshest and most flavorful produce around, County Line Harvest runs its SoCal operations out of Thermal, California. Their CSA boxes are filled with a diverse array of certified organic, seasonal veggies that rotate weekly based on what’s available in the field.
How it Works: Customers can order directly through the County Line Harvest website and arrange to pick up their boxes curbside at County Line Harvest pop-ups around LA. You can also arrange for pickup or delivery through these local retailers.
Price: The Family CSA Box is $40 and includes a mix of salad and cooking greens, baby roots, culinary herbs, and a rotating lineup of specialty seasonal crops. The Original CSA Farm Box is $25 and includes 12 freshly hand-harvested selections.
Unlike other traditional CSA programs, Huarache Farms has launched CSA boxes with greater flexibility. Customers get to order items they want on the weeks they want them from a weekly menu available online. There is no minimum order amount, and offerings are based on what’s in season and current availability.
How it Works: You can order your custom CSA box every Tues. starting at 11:30 a.m. Deliveries are available for certain areas but customers can also pick up boxes at the Atwater Village Farmers’ Market on Sun. between 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Price: Items are priced individually. Delivery fees are free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2–$5 depending on location.
In partnership with various farms in the area, LA-based Flamingo Estate offers choice selections of locally-grown organic seasonal fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a rotating selection of the week’s harvest, including heirloom lettuces, root vegetables and more. Along with the produce, you'll also get creative recipes (like smashed beets with herby ranch!) from the Chef at Flamingo Estate. But that's not all—don't miss out on the candles, facial mists, soaps and olive oils that also available for purchase from the famed estate.
How it Works: Orders need to be placed by 9 p.m. on Wed. for Fri. delivery. Delivery is every Fri. from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Price: Purchases start at $25 for a medium box that feeds up to 2 people for the week. The large box costs $40 and feeds a family of 5 for a week. Choose the Organic Orchard Box for $45 and you'll receive a rotating selection of the best fruit from Windrose Farms or try the Organic Artisanal Mushroom Box for $25 that includes approximately 1lbs of Blue Oyster (Pleurotus Ostreatus), Pink Oyster (Pleurotus Djamor), or other surprises depending on the season.
Good Life Organics delivers organic, high-quality produce to customers with weekly deliveries from local farmers. They also donate 5 percent back from every box to local participating schools.
How it Works: Depending on your needs, you can choose weekly or every-other-week boxes. The subscription includes 5-12 types of seasonal foods and varies week-to-week but you can catch a preview of what's coming via this link. Order by Wed. by 5 p.m. to make this week's selection. You can add on avocados, carrots, extra fruit and fresh herbs to your box. There are delivery and pick-up locations all around town.
Price: A Half Box includes 8-12 varieties of fruits and veggies for $29.50 while the Family Box costs $51.50 includes 12-19 varieties of the good-for-you produce. They also have specialty boxes including the Fruit Lovers for $51.50 and their Snack Size for $18.95 which is perfect for school lunches and you guessed it, snacks.
Farm Fresh to You partners with local farms and artisans to deliver the season’s best mix of 100% certified organic produce and specialty farm products right to your door. Each box comes with delish recipes, tips on keeping produce fresh and the option to customize your order online. There’s even an option to donate a box to a local food bank in need.
How it Works: Choose your style of box, make any changes or customize your selections, add-on hand-crafted jams, pasture-raised eggs and artisanal olive oil if you would like, and then order for delivery. You can change your subscription frequency, pausing weeks you don't need it or are away on vacation, or the size box you would like.
Price: The Mixed Fruit & Veggie Box is $27.50 up to $61 for 6-8 people; a traditional CSA Box is $35-$49 while their Snack Pack starts at $38 for 5 people.
It’s no doubt your family has visited Underwood Family Farms before or perhaps your kids have taken a field trip there. Not only is it an idyllic spot to escape from city life, it’s also a working farm that offers farm produce boxes for pick-up and delivery. Box contents change every two weeks but you can view what you'll be receiving on the Healthy Harvest Box page.
How it Works: Order online at least 48 hours in advance to reserve your CSA box.
Price:Healthy Harvest Boxes are $45 each and can be picked up at the Moorpark or Somis locations, or can be shipped directly to your home via FedEx.
The South Central Farmers’ Cooperative is a grassroots economic development of the South Central Farmers’ Health & Education Fund, committed to empowering local communities and giving community members access to high quality organic produce all from a single farm in Bakersfield.
How it Works: Choose from one time, monthly or yearly box subscriptions. Orders are available for home delivery on Sun. in the LA area or may be picked up at a various locations from Culver City to DTLA. Orders must be placed by 9 p.m. on Fri. to be fulfilled by the following Sun.
Price: The boxes are offered on a sliding scale meaning each item has two different prices. They encourage subscribers to purchase at the highest level they can afford to help sustain the farm. Full-size and mini CSA boxes are available with one-time Mini Boxes starting at $17 (or $19 if you can afford it).
Based out of Oxnard for over 50 years, Tamai Family Farms provides local and sustainable produce at affordable prices for everyone.
How it Works: Order your box at least 36 hours in advance and add-on a smorgasbord of fruits, veggies, and herbs. Delivery as well as pick-up options at various participating farmer's markets.
Price: A large Family Box is $25 and includes Swiss chard, kale, romaine, parsley, cauliflower, broccoli, and 3 pack of strawberries and goes up to $65 for Gloria’s Bag, which includes a bounty of fruits, veggies, and herbs packed in a reusable bag.
Ahhh…the Slurpee. When the summer temps spike and heat stroke seems imminent, not much sounds better than the classic ice-cold concoction. 7-Eleven is innovating on the fan favorite this year with the release of stay cold cups, filled with a small Slurpee for just one dollar.
You’ll also be able to fill the stay cold cup with a new flavor, Peach Perfect. Fans of this fuzzy fruit will be stoked for this one, since it’s made with real juice! Find it at participating 7-Eleven stores starting now.
The popular convenience store has a few more tricks up its sleeve for outdoor season. Grab 10 bone-in wings or a whole pizza for only five dollars and get them delivered through the 7NOW delivery app. You can even get delivery wherever your family is posted up to enjoy the day, whether it’s the beach or the park. The app is offered in more than 1,300 U.S. cities and also offers real-time tracking so you can keep your eye on the proverbial dinner prize.
We’re excited to get this summer started! Especially since the odds of our Slurpee melting just dramatically lowered and food delivery is more convenient than ever. See you at 7-Eleven!
Looks like Prime Day has some competition! Target has announced Deal Days, its biggest digital sale of the summer. This year it spans three full days, an extra 24 hours from previous years—and you won’t have to step foot in the store to get the savings.
From June 20-22, you’ll find discounts on thousands of items online, including electronics, home goods, toys and for the first time, food and beverage items. There’s no need to wait for shipping in many cases, with order pickup, drive up and same-day delivery with Shipt available.
Groceries comin’ in hot! Instacart just announced 30 minute grocery “Priority Delivery” in 15 of the largest cities across the U.S., helping customers get what they need ASAP. It will be available across many popular retailers including Ralph’s, Sprouts and Safeway.
Perfect for those nights where you forgot that one key dinner ingredient or the milk runs out, the new feature will display as a lightning bolt icon in the Instacart app with “Delivery within 30 minutes.” Right now it’s set to debut in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle among others, with a larger rollout to more cities in the coming month.
“We know that no two grocery shops are created equal – whether it’s a bulk buy for the week ahead or just a few ingredients for tonight’s dinner – so we’re launching new features that support the many ways people shop for their groceries today,” said Daniel Danker, Vice President of Product at Instacart. “For many customers, every minute counts when they’re in a pinch and need something in a hurry. With today’s launch of Priority Delivery, we’re redefining the ‘quick run to the store’ and bringing the grocery express lane online for customers.”
If you have slightly more planning time, Instacart will also expand the 45 and 60 minute delivery for more customers nationwide. And if you’re new to the app, it’s the leading online grocery platform in the U.S. that strives to simplify your shopping trips. You can use it with more than 600 national, regional and local retailers and it’s available to 85% of U.S. households. Consider dinner saved!
Joining a farm share or community supported agriculture (CSA) may not solve all the world’s problems, but it’s a great place to start. A CSA box subscription service gives you a direct way to support small farms, buy fresh local produce and saves you time and money. Most importantly, it’s an easy way to teach your kiddos about the importance of eating healthy, nutrient-dense food. Getting started is simple, just choose the CSA box that best meets your needs from the farms below, and they’ll either deliver it to you or tell you where to pick it up! Here are 15 San Diego CSA farms that we think are the cream of the crop!
You may have heard of Yasukochi Family Farms. They've been around since 1927 so they are a tried and true San Diego staple! You can enjoy the fruits of this farm's labor via one of their beautiful and abundantly healthy CSA boxes, available with a subscription or a one-time box. Each box contains farm fresh produce grown using responsible farming methods. The majority is freshly picked and grown by Yasukochi Family Farms located in Oceanside. Boxes can be delivered weekly to your home or business and they contain 11-15 different seasonal produce items. You can add items including berries, sweet corn, eggs, seasonal fruits, honey and jam to your order.
Cost: From $25/box Time frame: Visit website to schedule a subscription or a one-time box option to determine your delivery date. Pick-up & Delivery: Available throughout San Diego
Turn over a new leaf. Make roasted eggplant dip from this CSA's farm fresh veggies. Farmer Bill Brammer is a pioneer in organic farming. He was talking organic before everyone else. Be Wise CSA boxes contain a variety of greens along with oranges or strawberries (or other seasonal fruit). You'll pay for several CSA boxes up-front which goes to support the farm.
Cost: $30/box Time Frame: Weekly or Bi-Weekly Pick-up: Locations throughout San Diego
20505 San Pasqual Rd. Escondido, CA 92025 760-746-6006 Online:bewiseranch.com
Good Neighbor Gardens (GNG) is making a difference in the community and you can be a part of it. In the last seven years the sharecrop has seen their vision of creating a community of neighbors sharing their resources to ensure that everyone has access to the healthiest, freshest food at an affordable price come to fruition (pun intended!). GNG farm yards and schools in San Diego to deliver organic, locally grown, pesticide-free produce through the CSA model. Everyone participating benefits. From beets, peppers and eggplant to herbs, flowers and melon, this CSA box offers variety for your crew. In each box expect a mix of 12 to 16 same-day harvested fruits and veggies. Even more, if you head to their website you can find cool recipes from raw and vegan pumpkin bliss balls to cucumber lime paletas.
Cost: $60/month Time Frame: bi-weekly delivery Pick-up & Delivery: To your door
While Carlsbad Strawberry Farm is one of our favorite places for u-pick strawberries, they now also offer bountiful produce boxes brimming with fresh-picked fruits and veggies. Each box contains a hearty variety which may include everything from cucumbers, bell peppers and broccoli, to blackberries, grapefruit and strawberries. For a small extra fee you can add on items such as avocados, salsas, strawberry jam, guacamole, a mixed flower bouquet and so much more.
Cost: From $25/box Time frame: Warehouse hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Pick-up & Delivery: Free delivery to Carlsbad residents, or curbside pick-up at their Carlsbad warehouse.
Guac this way and get this CSA box for your family with avocados (and citrus) year-round. Talk about farm-fresh: Stehly picks their certified organic fruits and vegetables early in the morning for delivery to you by the afternoon. An extra bonus is that Stehly has teamed up with San Diego schools and businesses to provide the freshest organic produce and donate to local schools. For each box that is delivered $5 goes back to that school! Orange you glad we let you know?
Mix-it up! This CSA box pools from several different local farms and offers a good balance of fruits and veggies. Vacuum packed eco-friendly boxes ensure freshness and include freshly harvested produce. All farmers use natural agents.
Cost: $30-$35/box; 10-week commitment Time Frame: Weekly Pick-up: A few spots throughout San Diego; plus delivery along route
Nopalito Farm & Hopyard recently rolled out their CSA fruit program. Even more, they overhauled the distribution of the fruit. They want to provide the community with healthy, nutritious produce in a safe, physical-contact-free way to ensure sustainability for the farm and health and safety for you. Operated by the Brownwood Family, this 8-acre certified organic farm located near Escondido produces hops, avocados, lemons and other fruits and vegetables, as well as serving San Diego county's brewing industry and several bars and restaurants. With a CSA bounty of kumquats, blood oranges, grapefruit and guava, there just might be a delicious home shaken-cocktail in your future!
Three pick-up locations: North Park, Point Loma/Ocean Beach and Valley Center.
Castlecrest Dr. Valley Center, CA 92082 760-651-2150 Online:nopalitofarm.com
Solidarity Farm/Food Shed
A local gem in Pauma Valley has a solid CSA box and you can add-in eggs, citrus, strawberry jam and local organic extra virgin olive oil. If you'd prefer a more traditional CSA delivery, try their Food Shed program, with home delivery in Central San Diego and Valley Center, that offers items like kale, strawberries, salad mix, radish and micro greens. There’s no commitment to try it out.
Their tagline is: "locally grown and delivered to your front door." What's better than that? This San Diego-grown, natural and organic produce garnered from a variety of farms comes with flexible options to suit your needs. You can build a box by selecting from several options of fruits and veggies that change based on availability and what's in season, or you can opt for the "farm box" that includes a variety of farm fresh produce selected for you. You even get choices in that category too––choosing between options like a "fresh produce snack box" and a "fruit and veggie farm box." Pick delivery frequency and you can add-on selections like mandarins, bananas, cheese and eggs, butter, baked goods, granola and much more. Need help figuring out what to do with all that gorgeous produce? Daily Harvest offers a menu planner based on the week's box.
Daily Harvest Express also offers fresh, pasture-raised meat from Sage Mountain Farm delivered. This beef is sold in shares to save on the cost and keep with sustainable farming techniques.
Cost: From $28/box Time frame: Available in 3 delivery interval options or as no subscription. Pick-up & Delivery: Free delivery locally with $30 box order.
Sage Mountain Farm is a family grown, regenerative, sustainable farm. Instead of supplying large retail chains like they did when they started out, they are passing savings directly to consumers by offering CSA boxes. Check out this video to see how the mutual commitment between the farm and the consumer in action. Looking for extra goodies to add in? If you want to round out your CSA box with items like honey and eggs, then give this CSA box a try. A small box contains 8-10 organically grown fruits, veggies and herbs and a large box has 8-12. With pick-up or delivery all over San Diego County and a choice of a small or large box with fruits and veggies, you have options.
Cost: From $34/box Time Frame: Weekly or Bi-Weekly Pick-up & Delivery: Locations throughout San Diego
You'll use everything from this deliciously curated CSA box. From carrots and artichokes, to spinach and raspberries, the selection changes with the seasons. Sustainably-grown, you'll find this produce has no GMOs, no waxes and no preservatives. Plus, there's only a month-to-month commitment and a smaller box if you choose. Delivery day is based on your location.
Cost: $15, $25 & $30/box Time Frame: Weekly or Bi-Weekly Pick-up: Locations throughout San Diego. Plus delivery in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County.
2929 E. Mission Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028 760-483-3276 Online:elisfarms.com
You’ll dig that this farm’s been around since the 1950s and welcomes your family to visit. Little farmers will be all ears at the seasonal farm events. This organic CSA box has a mix of fruits and veggies (expect juicy strawberries when in season). A nice touch is they provide recipes featuring the weekly selection of produce in their boxes via their website. Bonus: they have home delivery in North County. JR Organics celebrates the season with events like their upcoming Spring Harvest Dinner that you can attend. It's a family / community affair!
Cost: From $28.50/box Time Frame: Weekly or Bi-Weekly Pick-up: Locations throughout San Diego
31030 Rodriguez Rd. Escondido, CA 92026 760-453-4144 Online:jrorganicsfarm.com
