It’s my last weekend before I head back to work, and the smaller kid heads back to school.

This week has been full of adjustments, including getting up at 5:45 each morning to get my big kid ready for high school.

I’ve updated my list of freebies for birthdays in 2025, which you can find here.

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

Let’s get onto the Freebies!!

Freebies:
FREE Sample of Kombat Klean Laundry Detergent
2 FREE Movie Tickets to Trust
FREE Sample of Zarbee’s Kids Triple Action Hydration Electrolyte Drink
FREE Valspar Paint or Stain Sample at Lowe’s
FREE Gillette Men’s Razor at CVS
FREE Pet Station Craft for Kids at Lowe’s
FREE Lancome La vie est belle Vanille Nude Fragrance Sample
FREE 20 oz. Starry or Starry Zero Sugar If It Hits 100°
FREE VCF Sample
FREE 16 oz. Monster Ultra at Pilot Flying J
How to Score Sticker Freebies – Sticker Mule, Keds, Netflix and More
FREE Kerasal Nail and Foot Care Products
FREE Football Tic-Tac-Toe Board Craft Kit at JCPenney
FREE Handcrafted Beverage at Capital One Cafe
FREE Brita Large Water Pitcher at Walmart After Cash Back
FREE Café Tango Frozen Coffee Every Tuesday in August
FREE Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Elixir Fragrance Sample
FREE Gift from Target & ULTA Beauty – Fenty Beauty, Origins, BONDI BOOST or Divi
FREE Food & Beverage Products from the Nestle GoodNes Community
FREE 8-Pack of Post-It Notes at Staples
FREE Kraft Classic Ranch Dressing Chatterbuy Kit
FREE Original Glazed Donut at Krispy Kreme on August 23rd
FREE Welch’s Juicefuls Fusions ReFUNd with Ripple Street
FREE $25 Purchase at Staples After Cash Back
FREE Movie Ticket to Eden
FREE Pumpkin Spice Latte Pup Cups at Petco on August 26th
Get Tons Of Free Stickers Online: Updated Monthly
6 FREE 5×7 Photo Cards at Walgreens – Last Day
FREE LYSOL Brand New Day Lavender & Cotton Blossom Disinfecting Wipes ReFUNd with Ripple Street
Chipotle IQ Test – Over $1 Million in FREE Chipotle
10 Ways to Save Big on Pet Food Delivery Services + Get Free Shipping
FREE Hartz Nature’s Shield Flea & Tick Cat Spray
FREE 4-Pack of OLIPOP Pineapple Paradise – 1st 500 at 3pm est Each Day
FREE 4-Pack of ProGo Protein & Energy Bars
FREE Hartz Delectables Kitten Treats
FREE Bimbo Global Race Drawstring Bag, Headband, Wallet & Finishers Medal

Deals:

23 Zara Fragrance Dupes that Smell Just Like Designer Perfumes
Cooks 30-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set ONLY $50 (Reg $180)
Women’s Tees From $7.99 at Kohl’s
Two Days ONLY: 50% Off Women’s Sweatshirts at Old Navy
Save 20% on Walgreens Senior Day Each Month
Macy’s Jewelry up to 70% Off
JCPenney Scented Jar Candles ONLY $10 (Reg $26)
Step Into and Step Out In These Golden Goose Dupes
The Best Amazon Snack Deals to Scoop Up NOW
Papa Murphy’s Pizza Coupons and Promo Codes: 30% Off, $5 Off & More!
Up to 30% Off Select Shoes at Target
How to Save $100s with NEW brandSAVER Coupons Right From Your Phone
The Children’s Place: Up to 50% Off Entire Site + Extra 20% Off w/ Coupon
Kate Spade Madison Phone Crossbody ONLY $69 (Reg $199)
One Day Sale – Up to 60% Off Sitewide at Macy’s – Prices as Low as $4
Mainstays Albany Lane 6-Piece Outdoor Patio Dining Set ONLY $64 (Reg $109)
Dorm Move-In Essentials: 5 Must-Have Finds at Bed Bath & Beyond

Back-to-School is upon us! We’ve got 2 weeks, but that means 2 weeks of shenanigans between all the school prep.

Here are a few ways that we will be having fun and being frugal:

• The Summer Library Reading Program post can be found here.
• Fun Free Summer Activities for Tweens and Teens here.
• The Summer Movie Deals can be found here.
• Don’t forget about Cheap Stuff to do with Tweens and Teens here.
• Kids Bowl Free is back for 2025- More info here.

I’ve updated my list of freebies for birthdays in 2025, which you can find here.

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

Let’s get onto the Freebies!!

Freebies:

FREE $35 Purchase at Nike After Cash Back
FREE Up & Up Writing Item, $5 Off HeyDay or $5 Off Brightroom Storage for Target Circle 360 Members
FREE Frozen Drink at Casey’s Every Friday in May thru August
FREE SPAM Norimaki Roll or SPAM Musubi at Kroger
FREE Chocolate Chunk Cookie at Insomnia Cookies
Teachers – Possible FREE Pets in the Classroom Grant
FREE $15 to Spend on Books at Walmart After Cash Back
FREE Passport to Italy Donut at Krispy Kreme
FREE Cheesecake On a Stick at White Castle
FREE Sample of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser
FREE Eau Thermale Jonzac Skincare Sample + FREE Shipping
FREE Café Tango Frozen Coffee Every Tuesday in August
2 FREE 5×7 Photo Prints at Walgreens (App Only)
FREE Full-Size Wuffes Daily Probiotic for Dogs – $39 Value
FREE BtNPN Deep Relief Patches
FREE Patches, Charms & More at Target on August 2nd & 3rd
FREE Sample of Vetality Brush-Free Daily Dental Chews for Dogs

Deals

Target has School Backpacks From $5
5-Piece Character Backpacks ONLY $17.99 at JCPenney
Backpacks From $5 at Walmart
Victoria’s Secret Panties 7 For $35
Yankee Candles Buy 2 Get 2 Free: 3-Wick & Large Candles
Save Big on Your Next Move with USPS Mover Coupons
Great Clips Coupons: Get Your Next Haircut for Less with Great Clips Coupons and Promo Codes
Famous Footwear Promo Codes & Coupons: Save Big on Your Favorite Shoes From Nike, Crocs and More!