Get an instant-read, touchless thermometer on Amazon for just $9.99

Tricia Goss  |  October 12, 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.You’re probably…

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Walmart is launching a new membership program with perks like free delivery and gas discounts

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 16, 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.If Walmart…

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…

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Get $80 in free purchases when you join Costco with this deal

Tricia Goss  |  August 17, 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.Now more…

You can basically join Sam’s Club for free right now with this deal

Marie Rossiter  |  August 17, 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.Have you…

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

Marie Rossiter  |  August 3, 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.Mondays can…

Free contact tracing course could help you land a job

Marie Rossiter  |  July 23, 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.Johns Hopkins…

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Chili’s ‘Margarita of the Month’ is back with $5 Golden Sunset ‘Ritas

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 14, 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.Nothing says…

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

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 7, 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.For the…

Get a free book with Barnes & Noble’s summer reading program

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 21, 2020

While businesses are beginning to reopen in many areas of the country, there’s no doubt this summer will still be drastically different from summers of yore. You’ll probably be spending more time at home with your family this year, which…

Kids can earn free pizza from Pizza Hut for doing summer reading

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 19, 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.With summer…

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…

Starbucks is bringing back buy-one-get-one happy hour

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 11, 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.While most…

Uber Eats is waiving order fees for Black-owned businesses for the rest of the year

Kate Streit  |  June 10, 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.Amid widespread…

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Walmart is partnering with thredUP to get into the fashion resale market

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 2, 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.If you’re…

Get a free kids’ workshop kit from Home Depot

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 2, 2020

Like many other companies with events scheduled, Home Depot has been forced to cancel their popular monthly kids’ workshops in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Luckily, just because the no-cost, in-person workshops won’t be happening for the foreseeable future…

FedEx is offering $5,000 grants to small businesses

Kate Streit  |  May 28, 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.Many small…

Share a photo of the challenges you’re facing during the pandemic and you could win personalized prizes worth up to $10,000

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 26, 2020

Regardless of what your exact experience has been during the COVID-19 pandemic, it goes without saying that all of our lives have been disrupted. Perhaps you’ve been lucky and your only issues have been keeping your kids occupied or your…

Entenmann’s is giving free doughnuts and cash to healthcare workers

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 23, 2020

While it may feel impossible to show enough appreciation for our healthcare workers right now, Entenmann’s is launching a sweepstakes that aims to celebrate these heroes on the front lines of the pandemic with money and, of course, free doughnuts.…

Pier 1 filed for bankruptcy and is closing all stores

Marie Rossiter  |  May 20, 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.Pier 1…

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 free pink lemonade slushie at McDonald’s

Marie Rossiter  |  May 14, 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.Now that…

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Krispy Kreme is giving donuts to graduates

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 13, 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.After a…

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

Kate Streit  |  May 13, 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.It’s free…

If you had to postpone your wedding because of coronavirus, you could win $5,000 from Hotels.com for your future honeymoon

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 12, 2020

Seniors missing out on graduation and prom have been in the spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic — but for some couples, another big life event has been affected: their wedding. Many engaged couples have chosen to hold virtual weddings instead,…

CVS is offering free Mother’s Day cards you can print at home

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 1, 2020

Just like Easter and other celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mother’s Day is bound to look a little different this year. That doesn’t mean, however, that mom still can’t be celebrated! To make sure…

Dunkin’ is giving free doughnuts and coffee to healthcare workers for National Nurses Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 30, 2020

As a way to say thank you for all the lifesaving hard work being done of the front line of the coronavirus pandemic, Dunkin’ is offering some freebies for all healthcare workers on National Nurses Day. Any healthcare worker who…

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Nominate a frontline worker to receive $1,000 of free baby gear

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 30, 2020

If there’s one thing the novel coronavirus pandemic has shown us, it’s that we are surrounded by everyday heroes in our own families and communities. While doctors, nurses, grocery store employees and truck drivers are just a few of the…

Nominate your favorite local diner to receive a $2,000 grant from Heinz

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 30, 2020

There’s no denying the coronavirus pandemic has hit many businesses pretty hard, with retail stores, salons, gyms and local restaurants losing customers and money. If you’re missing heading out to your favorite local diner — the ones that know your…

If you visit Sicily this year, the government will help pay for your flight and hotel

Kate Emswiler  |  April 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.The idea…

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

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.Our nation’s…

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

Marie Rossiter  |  April 15, 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.Have you…

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Sam’s Club is launching ‘Hero Hours’ for frontline workers—no membership required

Kate Streit  |  April 15, 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.Beginning April…

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…

Car insurance companies are giving money back to customers because people aren’t driving right now

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 9, 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 the…

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…

Under Armour is offering 40% off for first responders, healthcare workers, military and teachers

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 6, 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.It goes…

Healthcare workers can get discounted gas at BP

Anna Weaver  |  April 6, 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.BP is…

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…

Olive Garden’s buy one, take one program is now available for pickup and delivery

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 1, 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 restaurants…

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…

Medical professionals working during the pandemic can get this pet camera for free

Tricia Goss  |  March 30, 2020

Pets are important. They provide comfort and support. Research has shown that interaction with animals can reduce high blood pressure and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Pets can also help people with loneliness and depression. Since approximately 67%…

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…

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Starbucks is giving free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 26, 2020

While all of us are feeling stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers and first responders are especially strained. In an effort to make their days a little easier, Starbucks has announced it will now be offering free coffee to…

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