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10/9/2026 Friday Freebies and Deals!

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Woo Hoo! It’s Friday and I’m ready for a few days off work.

Here are some freebies and deals that are available year-round!

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:

2 FREE Movie Tickets to Trust Me, I’m a Doctor
FREE $40 Worth of Batteries from Staples
10 Ways to Save Big on Pet Food Delivery Services + Get Free Shipping
FREE Fanta Halloween at Love’s Travel Stops – Today Only
FREE Sample of AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream
FREE LEGO Giraffe Build Event at Toys R Us
Apply for a FREE Little Hut Library
FREE Giorgio Armani Si Passione Eclat Fragrance Sample
Prime Members Score GrubHub+ FREE ($120 Value a Year)
FREE AG1 by Athletic Greens Samples
FREE Slider at Dave’s Hot Chicken on October 13th
FREE Sample of Tru-Swipe
FREE Sample Mail Call for October
FREE Veg & Bloom Fertilizer Sample Pack
FREE Titleist Golf Balls
FREE Sherpa Zip Pouch at Target
FREE $40 Worth of Command Hooks, Hanging Strips & More from Staples
FREE 4-Pack of Photo Strips at Walgreens
Urban Air Free admission Ticket ($30 value)
FREE Sample of Pedigree Pouches Dog Food & Drizzlers Savory Sauce
How to Score Free P&G Samples Like a Pro
Free Baby Samples & Full Sized Products from Amazon
FREE Sample of Native State Foods Superfood Bites
FREE Sample of Welch’s Probiotic Yogofruits
FREE Sample of Wildflower Pets Soft Chews
FREE Desert Harvest Aloe Vera Capsules Sample Pack
FREE Bat Koozie at Dunkin’ on October 16th
Free Krispy Kreme Looney Tunes Donut Today
Big List of 110 Restaurants to Get Free Food
4 Months FREE Amazon Music Unlimited | Limited Time Only
FREE Box of Keebler Cookies at 12pm EST – Daily Through Oct. 31st
FREE Sample of L’Oreal Keratin Alpha Sleek Mask

Deals:

The Top 7 Best Places to Buy Discounted Gift Cards: Up to 30% OFF!
Teachers: Save 20% with the Under Armour Teacher Discount
Save Money with Valvoline Coupons: Up to $25 Off
Black+Decker PowerSeries Flex 3-in-1 Multi-Surface Vacuum ONLY $24.99 (Reg $60)
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar 2.0 Speaker ONLY $79.99 Shipped (Reg $120)
Indoor Halloween Decor From $1.97 at Walmart
Halloween Inflatables as low as $16.00 at Walmart
Get the Best Price Adjustments with Kohl’s Price Match Policy: FAQ
Lux Decor Collection King Bed Sheets ONLY $16.50 (Reg $48)
Character Sweatshirt & Pants Set ONLY $5.50 (Reg $13)
Walmart Deals & More Sale – Save Up to 75% Off!
The Walmart Bogg Bag Dupe You Gotta Check Out!
Amazon Toys Promo: Buy $40, Save $10 Instantly!
The Big One Bath Towel ONLY $2.61 at Kohl’s
2026 Advent Calendar for Kids ONLY $9.99 (Reg $20)
Our Favorite Places to Score Cheap Baby Clothes + Shop Great Deals Happening Now!
Ninja Professional Plus Blender ONLY $99.99 at Target (Reg $170)
Crock-Pot 7-qt. Countdown Cook & Carry Slow Cooker ONLY $33.74 at Kohl’s (Reg $110)
Kate Spade has their Reegan Small Shoulder Bag for ONLY $78.48 (Reg $378)
CHI Original Ceramic Flat Iron ONLY $39.81 (Reg $100)
Kohl’s Deal Days is Live: 25% Off Coupon, Kohl’s Cash & Free Shipping + Deals UNDER $5
Amazon Prime Deal: Spend $100 Get $30 in Credit on Baby Products
The 5 Best Hotel Rewards Programs That’ll Save You SO Much Money +Tips
10 Bogg Bag Dupes on Amazon That Are Just as Great as the Real Bogg Bag

10/6/2026- National Taco Day Freebies and Deals

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Did you know that National Taco Day is 10/6/26? To celebrate, there are a lot of really good freebies and deals to take advantage of.

I included deals that are available in Southern California, if I’ve missed any, please feel free to leave them in the comments.

Del Taco On Tuesday, October 6th, Del Taco is celebrating National Taco Day with 60¢ Snack Tacos (limit five per offer). They have Taco Deals all month long!

Jack in the Box: Jack in the Box app users get two free tacos with a minimum $1 order on October 6.

Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Rewards members can get a free taco with any purchase on Oct. 6.  rubios.com.

Taco Bell: The fast-food giant is partnering with Duolingo for its Global Taco Day promotion, featuring Duo, the language platform’s owl mascot. A new Duo Habanero Sauce in multilingual packets will be included in any Doritos Locos Tacos order. Rewards members can get one free month of Duolingo through the Taco Bell app Oct. 1-6, and they can win one of 1,000 Duo plushies in Taco Bell’s Tuesday Drop at 2 p.m. Oct. 6. tacobell.com

And my personal favorite: Sombreros!

On 10/6 from 10am-8pm,  registered  Sombrero’s  Rewards members will have a free taco loaded to their account with any purchase of a taco (or an menu item valued at $6+).

Amazon Prime Members: Huge Discounts on GrubHub+ (& Coupon Codes)!

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One of the perks of Amazon Prime is that you get a free subscription to GrubHub+ with $0 delivery fees on orders over $12 and reduced service fees.

Here are two codes to save you even more for those nights when you do not want to cook:

Active Grubhub+ members can use the promo code DEALS20 to get $20 off an order of $30 or more through October 5, 2026. Save even more by ordering for pickup! No Delivery fee or tip!

If you are new to GrubHub+, use FIRSTORDER for $10 off a first $20+ order through October 15, 2026.

I used code DEALS20 yesterday to pick up dinner, and I spent $11.00 out of pocket for the three of us. It is definately a great deal.

10/02/2026 Friday Freebies and Deals

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It’s finally Friday! Are y’all ready for some great freebies and deals?

Here are some freebies and deals that are available year-round!

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 Queen of the Thrones Organic Castor Oil
FREE Coffee Every Monday for Teachers & First Responders at QuickChek
FREE Sample of DYNE Digestion & Immune Support Soft Chews
FREE Gerber Gerberlyte Rehydration Ready House Party Kit
Free Full-Size Products from Home Tester Club
Free Baby Stuff – Ultimate Guide to Get Free Baby Stuff
FREE $5 PayPal Credit
FREE Halloween Party Kit Giveaway & More at Target
2 FREE MrBeast Swarms at Lowe’s
Get Tons Of Free Stickers Online: Updated Monthly
Get Free Seeds for Your Garden
FREE Bahamii Date & Almond Bar
FREE SeTú Skincare Starter Kit
FREE Aroma Passions Fragrance Samples
Save Big on the Latest Titles with the 30-Day FREE Kindle Unlimited Trial (Lots of Titles! $12/mo Value)
FREE Sample of Augustinus Bader Overnight Restorative Cream
FREE Sample of YSL Libre Santal Couture Fragrance
FREE Sample of AbsorbAid Digestive Enzymes Supplement
FREE Mainstays Faux Fur Throw Blanket at Walmart
Apply to Drive the Planters Peanutter NUTmobile & Get Paid $45,000
FREE Bvlgari Baciami Ancora Fragrance Sample
FREE Diesel Only Desire Fragrance Sample
FREE That’s Spot On! Game Night Party Pack
FREE Shout Stain Remover, NERF Darts & More for Target Circle 360 Members
FREE Sample of LUBELIFE Strawberry Flavored Lubricant
FREE Vanilla Bean Sample
FREE Nummy Tum-Tum Welcome Box
FREE Rhode Highlight Milk Luminizer at Sephora
FREE Witch Candy Box Workshop at Home Depot

Deals:

DeWALT Retractable Utility Knife ONLY $9.55 on Amazon (Reg $17)
Prime Members Save 20¢ Per Gallon on Gas Each Friday
2 in 1 Hair Straightener and Curler ONLY $19.99 (Reg $40)
Up to 60% Off Bras, Underwear, Pajamas & More
SpaceAid Toy Storage Organizer ONLY $77.97 (Reg $120)
This Week’s Top Coupons: Save Big at JCPenney, Macy’s and Beyond
Planet Fitness New Coupons & Promo Codes: Free Membership, $1 Enrollment and More
Kids Puffer Jackets ONLY $19.99 (Reg $60) + Hats or Pairs of Gloves for $5
Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera ONLY $23.99 (Reg $40)

10/1/2026 It’s Sample Thursday with PinchMe!

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Love samples? Check out PinchMe! Join PINCHme and receive free samples that you can provide feedback on.

PinchMe is awesome! Once you are signed up, they will email you reminders when new samples are about to drop, and remind you when it’s time to leave feedback.

Answer a series of questions about your household and shopping habits in the Member Profile. PinchMe learns what you like and offers samples just for you.

Once you’ve had a chance to try the samples, complete a short feedback survey to tell PinchMe what you think of the samples.

I get PinchMe samples every month. Here is a box that I recently received.

What are you waiting for? Sign up here and get on the free sample bandwagon! I’ve gotten all kinds of awesome sample/trial size items, as well as full-sized items to try out from PinchMe!

Freebies and Deals- 9/29/2026 is National Coffee Day!

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Next Monday, 9/29/2026, is National Coffee Day. In the past, this meant free coffee flowing like water.

This year, there are a few fewer offers, but the available offers are pretty good.

I’ve separated the list into two categories: the first is offers that are available in the San Diego/Southern CA area (where I am), and the second is the rest of the country.

I am unable to confirm these beyond finding them online, so if you go into a store and it’s not an available deal, please let me know.

FYI- Many of these deals require a purchase.

If you are unsure if a local coffee shop or coffee chain in your area is participating, check the app or ask in your local store.

Deals available in San Diego/Southern CA:

  • Klatch Coffee: This National Coffee Day, score a free Competition Cappuccino at Klatch Coffee when you apply an in-app promo code. Limit one per guest. Offer valid in-app only. Locations in San Diego County are at Sprouts Grocery Stores.
  • Paris Baguette: FREE medium hot or iced coffee for Rewards members with any purchase on 9/29/2026. You will need to download their app to access this freebie.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free Hot Coffee with any purchase in the app ONLY. This isn’t only on 9/29/2026; this freebie is currently available in the Einstein Bros. app.
  •  Dunkin’: Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee (excluding cold brew and nitro cold brew) with an eligible purchase made through the Dunkin’ App.
  • Panera Bread: 9/29 & 10/1: Panera Celebrates National Coffee Day with deals on Unlimited Sip Club Memberships – new and lapsed subscribers who sign up by October 10 can choose from:  $5/month for 4 months of Unlimited Sip Club OR  $99 Annual Unlimited Sip Club Subscription for one year.
  • 7-11: 7Rewards loyalty members can snag a large coffee for just $1.49. To go with their coffee, customers can also grab 7-Select Mini Donuts (in Chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, Crunch or Powdered Sugar) for just $1.
  • Circle K: Inner Circle Rewards members a free medium hot or iced coffee at any of the 7,000 Circle K locations. The deal is redeemable through the Circle K app.
  • Dunkin’:  A free coffee with any purchase on the app for Dunkin’ Rewards members.
  • Jamba:  $3 Small Cloud Whip Topped Blended Coffees are available all day. The offer is valid in-store only.

Tryazon: Taste Republic TryaBox

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I’ve been a fan of Tryazon for about 7 years. It’s an amazing company that works with manufacturers of toys, games, food, and recreational/sporting goods. Manufacturers supply their goods to consumers to try out and review for free.

The kids and I have received toys, games, craft kits, and art supplies to test and have fun with.

Right now, Tryazon has a sampling opportunity to apply for!

Taste Republic brings premium, fresh pasta that everyone can enjoy in this Tryazon Featured TryaBox opportunity, from Taste Republic Foods! Pick two of their incredible fresh, premium pasta that cooks in 3 minutes! Taste Republic pasta is gluten free and made with the best, clean ingredients so everyone can have the same amazing pasta without sacrificing taste and texture. Pick from a wide variety of flavors including: Cauliflower Linguini, Four Cheese Tortelloni, Red Lentil Fusilli, Egg Noodles and many more!

Tryazon has 200 sampling spots open for this opportunity! Those selected get to receive a TryaBox with two coupons for FREE Taste Republic fresh pastas to be picked up at your locals store to sample and review at home – no party needed!

Learn more and apply here.

 

Weekend Freebies and Deals!

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I was so sick last week- I didn’t have the energy to post anything on the blog, or on social media. I’m finally feeling better, and now it’s time for some awesome freebies and deals.

Here are some freebies and deals that are available year-round!

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 Hand-Drawn Postcards
FREE Guerlain L’heure Bleue Fragrance Sample
Get Free Magazine Subscriptions: No Credit Card Needed
The Best Free Skincare Samples to Request Right Now
Free Dog Food Samples: Companies that Will Send You Free Dog Samples by Mail
2 FREE Nexxus Comb Thru Hairsprays at Walgreens
FREE Al Capone Koozies
FREE Carl’s Jr. Famous Star with Cheese
FREE Sample of Infiniment Coty Les Osiums Extraits de Parfum
Easy Ways To Get Free Men’s Cologne Samples
FREE Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Mini Purées Chatterbox Kit
FREE Hayek for the 21st Century Book
FREE Week of Smoothies at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FREE $15 to Spend at CVS
FREE Hill’s Science Diet Dog Food Roll Coupon
FREE BRG Skin Regeneration Ritual Sample Pack
FREE Sample of Momcozy Plus Wipes
FREE Vintage Postcard
FREE Taste Republic Refresh TryaBox
Kids Eat Free: Big List Of Verified Restaurants Where Kids Can Eat For Free
FREE Practical Magic Digital Movie Code
10 FREE 4×6 Photo Prints at CVS
Free Perfume Samples You Can Get Right Now
FREE Glue Dots Adhesives Samples
FREE Centellian24 Trial Kit
FREE Can of Talia Foods Beans
FREE Bring Fido Bumper Sticker & Door Hanger
FREE Beauty Sample Box Giveaway at Target
Get Free Beauty Product Samples With Topbox Circle
FREE Fabric Ghosts Craft Event at Michaels
FREE Custom Illustrated Greeting Card
FREE Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Boxes & Activity Poster
How to Get Free Beauty Samples Without Spending a Dime
FREE 6-Pack of BUBBL’R Antioxidant Water In-Store
FREE Sample of NewTrition Marine Collagen
FREE 2027 Steps to Living Healthy Calendar
Get Your Free Teeth Whitening Samples: A Brighter Smile Awaits

Deals: 

4-Pack Outdoor Chair Cushions ONLY $22.99 on Amazon (Reg $60)
Nike Reactx Women’s Slides ONLY $26 (Reg $65) + Free Shipping!
Target Circle Deal Days Are Back Starting October 6th!
Score Walmart+ Membership for ONLY $1.00 for 30 Days!
LOWEST Price Ever: Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Newest Model ONLY $15.99 (Reg $40)
Walmart Deals & More Are Coming October 5
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is Coming: Get Ready for October 6-7!

Today is National Peanut Day!

Abby H.

September 13th is National Peanut Day!

If you don’t have a peanut allergy, this is a great day to celebrate this tasty legume. The peanut isn’t botanically a nut; it is related to beans and lentils.

We can credit George Washington Carver for bringing the peanut into our everyday lives. To learn more about Carver and his incredible career in botany, check out this article.

Here are a few recipes that my family loves that feature peanut butter:

If you love Peanut butter but need to avoid the natural fat/oil, I use PB2 in my protein shakes. If you also need to avoid added salt, Peanut Flour is a great option in place of PB2.

I love having Peanut butter on hand in my car snack box, so I use these Jif Cups or these By Nutz pouches.

 

 

 

9/13/2026 Weekend Freebies and Deals

Abby H.

This weekend has been busy with SCA events, the never-ending mountain of laundry, and meal prep for the coming week.

Here are some freebies and deals that are available year-round!

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 Bad Sheep Yarn Birthday Mini + FREE Shipping
Free Chick-fil-A Birthday Item Every Year
FREE Full-Size BONKERS Surprise Dog Treats & Dog Toy
Get Free Samples by Mail: List of Legitimate Freebies & Free Samples From Brand Name Companies
FREE LEGO Batman Bust Build Event
Insomnia Cookies PJ Party: FREE Cookies, Merch & More
The Best Birthday Freebies and Free Stuff for Seniors
FREE Carl’s Jr. Famous Star with Cheese
FREE WHOOP Basic Health Panel – a $69 Value
FREE Fish or Chicken at Long John Silver’s on September 19th
6 FREE Cookies at Tiff’s Treats
FREE Davines Essential Haircare Samples
FREE Custom Bottle Label at Walgreens
FREE Confetti Bundtlet at Nothing Bundt Cakes on September 15th
FREE 12-Pack of Pepsi Zero Sugar
FREE Movie Ticket to The Weight
Here Are 6 Ways To Get Free Baby Formula Samples
FREE Fruit Snacks, Eucerin Samples, Hot Wheels Giveaway & More at Target
FREE $25 at Home Depot
2 FREE Movie Tickets to Tiny Fugitives
FREE ARM & HAMMER Fabric Rinse
FREE $5 Amazon Prime Video Credit
FREE Arey’s Proactive Haircare Solution Products
FREE Movie Ticket to Runner
FREE Smoke Alarm from Red Cross

Deals:

No Boundaries Women’s Beach Insulated Mini Tote Bag ONLY $7.97 (Reg $16)
Dollar General Coupons: Save Money on Gain, Dove, Snuggle & More
Flash Sale: Up to 70% Off Women’s Shoes, Handbag and More at Macy’s
Silicone Cooking Utensils Set ONLY $19.97 at Walmart (Reg $38)
Top Wednesday Food Deals: Midweek Dining Discounts to Devour
Wonder Nation Backpacks ONLY $1.99 at Walmart (Reg $5)
Halloween Candy: Buy 1 Get 1 50% off M&M’s, Skittles & More at Target
Aeropostale 2 Free T-Shirts when you buy 1
SKIMS Discount Codes & Coupons: Up to 30% Off an Order of Panties, Bras and Shapewear
Nike Promina Women’s Walking Shoes ONLY $48.97 (Reg $70)
Facial Cleansing Brush Face Scrubber ONLY $4.99 (Reg $13)
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer ONLY $34.98 (Reg $60)
The Best Amazon Snack Deals to Scoop Up NOW
Ulta Beauty 21 Days of Beauty Sale: Save 50% on Today’s Deals!
Thursday Food Deals to Kick Off the Almost-Weekend
Looking For An Alternative to Crocs? Check Out These Knock Off, Fake Crocs at the Lowest Prices
24-Pack Kitchen Dishcloths ONLY $5 on Amazon
Midea 0.9 cu ft 900W Microwave Oven ONLY $59.99 at Target (Reg $100)
Walmart has the VIZIO 65-Inch Class Quantum 4K Smart TV ONLY $328 (Reg $498)
Eastsport Backpacks as low as $7.99 at Walmart (Reg $25)
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 ONLY $25 at Walmart
Halloween Decor From $2.49 at Michaels
Bedsure Soft Fleece Throw Bed Blanket ONLY $9.98 (Reg $18)
Elle Roamer Vegan Leather Weekender Tote Bag ONLY $49.98 (Reg $88)
Chelsea Loft Pinsonic Floral Embossed 2-Piece Quilt Set ONLY $19.43 (Reg $65)
Eureka Max Swivel Deluxe Upright Vacuum ONLY $49.86 (Reg $90)
Semi-Annual Suit Sale at Macy’s: Up to 75% Off
Blink Video Doorbell + Outdoor 4 XR Wireless Smart Security Cameras ONLY $79.99 (Reg $140)
Amazon Haul Flash Deals: $2 & Under