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5/30/2026 Weekend Freebies and Deals!

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As most of us with kids get ready for the final stretch of the school year, I’m looking forward to having more time to spend with my kids this summer- and of course blogging!

This week, there are some pretty great freebies and deals. If you are going out, make sure to bookmark this post so you don’t forget anything!

I  updated my birthday freebies for 2026- You can find the post 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!

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

Freebies:

FREE $30 Purchase at Lowe’s After Cash Back
FREE Sample of Pedigree Pouches Dog Food & Drizzlers Savory Sauce
The Ultimate Guide to Free Toothpaste Samples
FREE Pure Leaf Iced Tea
FREE Caudalie Beauty Elixir Sample Pack
FREE Netflix Family Magazine, Stickers & More
FREE Butterfly Bookmark Crafting Event at Lakeshore Learning
FREE Sample of Café Cielo Negro Coffee
FREE Water-Resistant Pouch Giveaway & More at Target
FREE Huel Daily Greens Drink 12-Pack, FREE T-Shirt + FREE Shipping
FREE Big Q Drink at QuikTrip
Unlock Your Wellness Journey with Free Nutrition Samples: Try Before You Buy
FREE Smile Creature Starter Pack – Keychain, Stickers & More
FREE TENA for Men Sample Pack
FREE INITIO Parfums Privés Carnal Blends Collection Fragrance Samples
FREE Pack of Sliced Cheese at Stop & Shop
FREE Set of Fishing Hooks
FREE Entree at Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day
FREE Sample of Pink Zebra Fragranced Wax Melts
FREE Burt’s Bees Garden Party Lip Balm 4-Pack at Walmart
46 Companies That Send Free Products to Review in 2026
FREE Betty Buzz Sparkling Soda
FREE Sample of Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI
FREE Sample of La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum
FREE Phyla Acne Products
Big List of 110 Restaurants to Get Free Food
1 Million FREE Cans of Friskies Cat Food Giveaway
FREE Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Fragrance Sample
FREE Wendy’s Merch Every Wednesday at 3pm ET
FREE Goalie Game Workshop at Home Depot
FREE Krispy Kreme Donuts for A’s on Report Cards
Have a Crumbl Cookie Birthday with a Free Gourmet Cookie! Here’s How.
FREE Frazil Slushie Every Friday in June
4 FREE Frozen Drinks at Casey’s Every Friday
FREE Reward Every Week with Panda Express Wok Wednesday
Take a Sip! Discover How You Can Get Free Drinks

Deals:

Anthropologie Dupes That Will Meet Your Style & Your Budget
Eucerin Sunscreen Lotion ONLY $6 on Amazon (Reg $16) + Free Shipping
Cottonelle 336-Count Flushable Wipes ONLY $7.90 (Reg $16)
Top Red Lobster Daily Specials Seafood Lovers Don’t Want to Miss
Prime Members Save 20¢ Per Gallon on Gas – Every Friday!
Top Subway Hacks for a Tastier and Cheaper Meal
Onlyone Sonic Electric Toothbrush ONLY $8.99 on Amazon (Reg. $17.98)
The Best Handbag, Purse & Clutch Deals on Sale: Michael Kors, Kate Spade, MKF Collection & Coach Up to 80% Off
Perlecare 4 Inch Queen Mattress Topper ONLY $39.98 (Reg $100)
Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper 6 Mega Rolls ONLY $4.73 Shipped (Reg $8)
Keurig K-Mini Mate Coffee Maker ONLY $59.99 at Target (Reg $80)
The Best Amazon Snack Deals to Scoop Up NOW
All The Best Subway Coupons and Promo Codes: New for May 2026
Father’s Day Gifts as low as $3 at Target – Free Store Pickup!
10×10 Pop-Up Canopy Tent ONLY $69 at Walmart + Free Shipping!
Aerie: Up to 80% Off Clearance – Sweaters, T-Shirts, Skirts & More | Prices From $9.99
Crocs Clearance at Walmart – Prices From $14.99
Art & Cook 8-Pc Round Nesting Bowl Set as low as $9.93 (Reg $30)
Inflatable Pools as low as $9.92 at Walmart
Yaheetech 3-Piece Patio Bistro Set ONLY $99 (Reg $169)

2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

May 4-8, 2026  is Teacher Appreciation Week, and to celebrate, there are some freebies and deals around.

I have only included those in my local area, but if you are outside the Southern CA area, a quick Google search can find you some local freebies.

Chipotle: This one is pretty popular. Chipotle is saying “thank you” by giving away 100,000 FREE Burrito Cards. Enter to win by 5/12.  

Shake Shack: Teachers receive a free ShackBurger or Veggie Burger with a $10 purchase. Must show school ID.

Some Raising Cane’s locations are offering free drinks (excluding lemonade) in May. My local Raising Cane’s is not participating.  Here is the list of participating locations. 

I’ve read online that some Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s locations may do freebies or deals next week; however, I couldn’t confirm anything online.

If you are a Sonic Drive-In fan, download their app and sign up for an account. When you go to account settings and select “I’m a Teacher” to join the Teachers’ Circle.  You will be asked to verify that you are an educator. Update your profile to verify your status as faculty or staff at a K-12 school or degree-granting university. Once you verify, there will be freebies and deals added to your account throughout the year.

These next freebies are not tied to Teacher Appreciation week- these are available year-round and are pretty amazing.

Canva is free for teachers. Canva for Education

Headspace offers a free subscription for educators.

We are Teachers has free printables!

If you are looking for year-round deals, check out ID.me.

March Monthly Side Quest Totals

Abby H.

Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year, I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money, and how much I earned on each side quest in March. March was a slow month for side quests. I’ve been working on blog stuff, and then Spring Break!

  • MyPoints: I have earned $20 in Amazon gift cards, mostly from my daily surveys.
  • PaidViewPoint: $10.72 via PayPal
  • Fetch: $10.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Rebates (WeStock, Peekage, Social Nature, and Aisle ): $6.50 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $23.52

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out:

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is free for Seniors in February

Abby H.

During the month of February, all visitors age 65 and older receive free admission to the Safari Park. Enjoy the sights on an Africa Tram, see the platypuses and other Aussie species at Walkabout Australia, wander through Tiger Trail, take a stroll around Mombasa Lagoon, and relax with refreshments on the patio at Kijamii Overlook. There’s a world of sights to see—all at the Safari Park!

Parking is not free ($25), but the Safari Park is an awesome day-long adventure.

Some frugal tips for visiting your local zoo/animal park (These are all true for the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, your local parks may differ)

  • Bring your water bottles, and fill up at the drinking fountains/filling stations all over the park.
  • Pack your own snacks/lunch. There are tons of picnic/eating areas all over the parks.
  • Bring some cash for 1 treat/toy/souvenir. With cash, you have a firm budget.
  • If you are a zoo/safari park member, you may get a discount in the shops/restaurants (check online).

December 2025: 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 Free/100% Cashback offers available now:

  • George’s Farmers Market Humanely-Raised Chicken
  • ZICO PURE Coconut Water
  • Señor Rico Chocolate Natilla Custard
  • Tia Lupita Low Sodium Sauces
  • Rio Mare Wild Tuna in Olive Oil
  • Vgan Organic Chocolates
  • Truly Indian Indian Street Wraps