The fall and winter and coming, and we all love some freebies. Whether you’d like free samples of cleaning supplies, makeup or food, we’ve curated a great resource for you to go out and get some great free stuff — no money required.
Fee-free days at the parks
National Public Lands Day is Sept. 25. There are more than 400 national park sites, and on this day you can get free admission and enjoy some fresh air with family and friends.
Same goes for Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. Many national parks have ties with our military, and this is a wonderful time to think about our veterans. Among the parks offering a free day of exploring are Acadia, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, and Vicksburg National Military Park.
Free necklace
You can get a Nikola Valenti free white gold necklace when you sign up for a no-risk, no-obligation 25-day trial.
Free food
Houlihan’s gives you a free meal on your birthday and $10 off your next purchase when you sign up for their newsletter. Sign up for On The Border Rewards program and you’ll get a free combo. Register for MyPanera rewards and get free coffee, a free pastry or a free gift on your birthday. When you sign up for TGIFriday’s rewards program, you’ll get a free appetizer. Go to Buffalo Wild Wings on a Thursday and order some wings — and get a free order of wings with purchase. Get free pancakes when you sign up for IHOP rewards. Enjoy a large fries from McDonald’s when you download the app, as well as free chips and dip from QDOBA with any size entree (for rewards members only).
Gift cards
If you don’t mind filling out surveys and watching free videos, sign up for Swagbucks.com and earn points that can be traded in for gift cards to your favorite stores like Amazon, Target and Walmart.
Home and cleaning
Freesamplefinderusa.com is the place to go if you are looking to get free stuff for your home. Fill out your email information and search for free samples — from soap to laundry detergent to food. There are tons of companies willing to send you samples right to your front door in exchange for your email — and it takes only a few seconds.
Something you didn’t know you needed: If you are looking for a longer toilet paper roll, head to Charmin and get a roll extender.
Fitness
Get a free seven-day Anytime Fitness Pass. Head over to their site, find a gym and request a free weeklong trial.
Books
Interested in downloading some books for free? Register to get this free cookbook. And if you want to get warm and cozy in the kitchen and make some slow-cooker desserts, then check out this yummy cookbook, too. If you are looking to get your craft on, pour a glass of vino and browse through this book that offers 25 ways you can make crafts out of wine bottles.
Alice Mollon
