8/23/2026 Weekend Freebies and Deals

Sorry for the delay in publishing this post- this weekend was a lot of catching up and grocery shopping!

My Birthday Freebie list can be found here. The list mostly offers what you can find in Southern California.

If you live outside Southern California, check out this list: Free Birthday Stuff: Get The Best 100+ Freebies on Your Birthday!

If your kids aren’t back to school yet and you need some adventures, here is my list of frugal fun activities in San Diego County.

For free food resources, see my comprehensive list here.  It is focused on San Diego County, but additional resources are available outside my area.

Freebies:

FREE Sample of Xtreme Rapid Relief Balm
FREE Kohl’s Cash (Up to $100) – No Purchase Necessary
FREE Beauty Products, PR Boxes, Swag & More with Lorealistar
FREE Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cone at Edible
1 Million FREE Dunkin’ Specialty Coffee & Frozen Drinks on August 25th
7 Weeks of FREE School Supplies at Staples – FREE NeeDoh Groovy Glob
FREE Sample of IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Wet Pouch Dog Food
FREE Sample of e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
Free Perfume Samples You Can Get Right Now

Deals:

School Supplies Up to 60% Off at Target
Bath & Body Works 50% Off Select Halloween Items
The Kohl’s Credit Card: Benefits, Rewards, and How to Apply
Fall Decor From $10 at Target
Hot NEW Walmart Grocery Coupons – Save $10 off your order
PowerXL 8qt Air Max Air Fryer ONLY $39.99 (Reg $95)
Score Big Savings with the Latest Dunham’s Coupons & Deals!
Up to 60% Off Women’s Sandals, Flats & More at Macy’s
Sun Squad 10-Quart Hard Sided Cooler ONLY $5 at Target (Reg $10)

PRC Research Study DIY Tools- Pays $125

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

Topic: DIY Tools-August 2026
Who: Adults, 18-34 yrs old
When: August 28, 2026
Where: Virtual mini-focus group from the comfort of your home
Length: 75-mins
Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.