Military members and spouses can get a free Starbucks coffee on Veterans Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 4, 2021

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Military members can get a Denny’s Grand Slam breakfast for free on Veterans Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 2, 2021

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Popeyes is giving away free chicken sandwiches every Sunday through the end of the year

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 21, 2021

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Military members and vets can get free double burgers and bottomless fries from Red Robin

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 20, 2021

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Get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut when you wear your Halloween costume on Oct. 31

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 11, 2021

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Teachers can get free ‘Colors of the World’ Crayola crayons and other multicultural art supplies

Marie Rossiter  |  September 28, 2021

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Hallmark is giving away free greeting cards

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 14, 2021

Hallmark has a brand new line of greeting cards geared toward rewarding kids for making a difference. To celebrate the launch, they’re giving away 1 million cards from the collection for free. The new Little World Changers collection is full…

Teachers can get up to $599 from Chipotle to buy school supplies

Kate Streit  |  August 10, 2021

Back-to-school time is here, which means it’s time for teachers and students to stock up on school supplies for the classroom. Did you know that many teachers buy their own school supplies? In fact, American teachers spend an average of…

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Teachers can once again get classroom pets—for free—through grant program

Tricia Goss  |  August 4, 2021

It’s that time of year again! As parents count down the days to the new school year, teachers are busy shopping for everything students will need in the classroom, such as school supplies, new books — and maybe even a…

Verizon customers can get a free Starbucks drink

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 1, 2021

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Merlin bird ID app helps you identify birds by their songs

Tricia Goss  |  July 1, 2021

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s easily accessible and…

Submit your kid’s drawing for a chance to win a $10,000 family vacation

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 29, 2021

If you haven’t decided where to go on vacation yet this summer, you might want to try looking at your children’s artwork for inspiration. Now through July 9, Travelocity is giving away vacations based on children’s drawings. Five families will…

Nominate a couple to win a dream honeymoon ‘do-over’

Tricia Goss  |  June 24, 2021

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McDonald’s is rolling out a new rewards program and customers can get free food

Marie Rossiter  |  June 18, 2021

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Free Crocs for healthcare workers: Here’s how to get your pair

Tricia Goss  |  May 11, 2021

In March 2020, Crocs gave away more than 860,000 (valued at $40 million) pairs of shoes to healthcare workers who showed up to provide care in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic. A little more than a year into the…

80 Boston College Students Fall Ill After Eating At Chipotle Restaurant

Chipotle giving healthcare workers free burritos

Tricia Goss  |  May 3, 2021

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Get 3 free greeting cards from Hallmark

Tricia Goss  |  April 19, 2021

Sure, you can send a text or DM someone on social media to let them know you are thinking of them. But there is nothing quite as meaningful as receiving an old-fashioned greeting card in your mailbox. As part of…

How to get a free Febreze Plug-In

Marie Rossiter  |  April 6, 2021

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk donated $5 million to education group Khan Academy

Brittany Anas  |  January 25, 2021

Through his foundation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has donated $5 million to Khan Academy, a non-profit educational platform that provides free video tutorials and that has exploded in popularity during the global pandemic. Worldwide, the Kahn Academy has 120 million…

Get a free printable inauguration coloring book

Kaitlin Gates  |  January 21, 2021

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Hawaii is offering free round-trip tickets to some remote workers

Tricia Goss  |  December 11, 2020

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Get a yearlong subscription to People magazine for free

Tricia Goss  |  November 23, 2020

Right now, you can get a free subscription to the magazine for one full year. For a limited time, ValueMags is offering a one-year weekly subscription to People as well as a handful of other popular magazines. You can choose…

Get free baked goods at McDonald’s every day for a week

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 29, 2020

If you haven’t had a chance to try McDonald’s three new bakery items yet, now is your chance, because the fast-food chain is giving them away for free! McDonald’s new apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls just rolled out…

Great Clips is giving free haircuts to veterans and military service members this Veterans Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 29, 2020

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Krispy Kreme is giving voters free doughnuts on Election Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 29, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.This year,…

How to get a free Lego Life magazine subscription for kids ages 5-9

Marie Rossiter  |  October 19, 2020

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Pedigree is once again reimbursing pet owners for their adoption fees

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 27, 2020

Adopting a dog is already a rewarding experience — for you and your new furry friend alike — but Pedigree is once again rewarding pet owners even further with their loyalty program. For the second year in a row, the…

You can get free coffee from Dunkin’ on Mondays for a limited time

Marie Rossiter  |  August 3, 2020

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Free contact tracing course could help you land a job

Marie Rossiter  |  July 23, 2020

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How to get a free gift from CVS everyday through July 18

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 7, 2020

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Teachers can get free school supplies from Paper Mate

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 16, 2020

While it’s too early to say just how schools will look this fall, teachers have to assume classes will resume in some capacity. That means it’s time for teachers to start doing their usual summer prep work, like making a…

FedEx is offering $5,000 grants to small businesses

Kate Streit  |  May 28, 2020

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All essential workers—not just those in healthcare—can now get free Crocs

Anna Weaver  |  May 18, 2020

If you’re an essential worker in any industry, you can now enter to win a free pair of Crocs. Since March 25, the shoe company has teamed up with other sponsoring companies to give away upwards of 10,000 free pairs…

How to get a bag full of free beauty products from Walgreens

Kate Streit  |  May 13, 2020

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Snickers is giving free candy bars to essential workers

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 24, 2020

If you know someone who has been deemed an essential worker during the novel coronavirus pandemic, simply saying “thank you” might not seem like enough. Whether they’re a nurse, doctor, cashier, delivery driver, restaurant worker, police officer or fire fighter,…

McDonald’s is giving free meals to healthcare workers and first responders

Marie Rossiter  |  April 23, 2020

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Burger King will give you a free Whopper for solving a math equation

Marie Rossiter  |  April 15, 2020

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Healthcare workers can get a free pillow from Mattress Firm

Tricia Goss  |  April 13, 2020

If anyone deserves a restful sleep, it is the doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel working hard to care for those suffering the effects of COVID-19. To celebrate World Health Workers Week, Mattress Firm is donating 10,000 pillows to healthcare…

Nikon is offering free online photography classes

Brittany Anas  |  April 10, 2020

With social distancing in full effect, many people are staying busy (and sane) by trying out new at-home hobbies. Everything from doing virtual puzzles with friends to channeling your inner barista and perfecting trendy whipped coffee recipes have become popular…

Hilton is offering free hotel rooms to healthcare workers

Marie Rossiter  |  April 8, 2020

Healthcare workers are facing challenges in just about every aspect of their lives right now. They put in countless hours of work at their hospitals or clinics taking care of sick patients. Many of them face shortages of necessary supplies…

Make your own healthcare hero teddy bear with this free crochet pattern

Kate Streit  |  April 7, 2020

As we grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, healthcare workers are fighting on the frontlines. Doctors, nurses and others in the medical field are working harder than ever before and putting their own lives at risk to care for the…

Reese Witherspoon is giving teachers free dresses from her Draper James line

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 3, 2020

It goes without saying that people who work in virtually every industry are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are the obvious ones, like healthcare workers and grocery store employees, but with an increasing number of schools set to…

More than 1 million library books are now available online for free with no waitlist

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 31, 2020

Editor’s Note: While the National Emergency Library’s no-waitlist policy ended on June 16, 2020, we felt it was important to note that many in the book publishing world decried the Internet Archive’s choice to distribute published materials without restriction this…

Hallmark is giving away 2 million greeting cards to promote connection during pandemic

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 31, 2020

As we all continue staying inside and socially isolating from others during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to maintain a connection to loved ones and friends — even if that isn’t in person. Along with phone calls and chatting over…

Healthcare workers can get a free pair of Crocs

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 26, 2020

If you’re in the healthcare industry or a first responder, there’s no doubt you’re feeling the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, and likely more than anyone else. In an effort to help out, Crocs will be offering free pairs of…

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Audible is giving free access to kids’ audiobooks while schools are closed

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 26, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.As schools…

Time For Kids launches a free digital library to help families while schools are closed

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 26, 2020

As students across the nation continue to stay home from school due to COVID-19, multiple education companies are stepping in to offer free resources to keep kids learning. From educational videos to full classes, there is a plethora of free…

Babbel is offering free foreign language classes to all K-12 and college students

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 25, 2020

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