I love getting FREE stuff, but let's be honest- it seems getting free samples is harder to come by these days than what it once was when we first started out. I used to have a fair balance of free samples and deals and now I’m having more deals to share than samples. Well, here’s a great list of items you can get 100% free TODAY!
- Maps from state visitors centers
- Pens from the bank
- Magnets from various businesses (Or you can buy some here on the cheap)
- Pine cones, acorns, twigs, etc. from your yard (to use in decorations)
- Toothpaste from dentist
- Toothbrush from dentist
- Dental floss from dentist
- Movie nights at your local library (If you’re an Amazon prime member you can also watch movies for Free)
- Free gift cards through Swagbucks, DealSpotr, and InstaGC when you complete surveys and more
- Free pancakes at IHOP on your birthday
- Books at the library (have to return)
- Free smart phone upgrade (if you have a contract with a major carrier and sign a 2 year contract) (You can also see if you qualify for FreedomPop)
- Magazine subscriptions (various online freebies)
- Samples of sanitary napkins
- Samples of cat food – check local events or search through our samples here.
- Samples of dog food – check local events or search through our samples here.
- Calendars (search our site for the latest free ones available)
- Picture prints (from Shutterfly, etc.)
- Your credit score and report (once per year from all 3 major reporting agencies)
- Free month of Amazon Prime (or longer if you are a student or family)
- Bumper stickers (from political candidates, non profit organizations and even some businesses)
- Smart phone apps (educational, games and even streaming or text apps)
- Free shipping on many online purchases (special deal days, over a certain amount and more)
- Computer software (OpenOffice.org and Google Docs both offer free word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software)
- Free music on Amazon – there are daily free downloads
- Free lodging when you travel through CouchSurfing.com
- Free kids meals at many nationwide chains and local restaurants
- eBooks are free on Amazon, Goodreads and multiple websites daily
- Printable homeschool curriculum from multiple websites
- Free computer games from Miniclip.com
- Free plays and theater performances at local high schools and colleges
- Printable invitations for parties, weddings, birthdays, graduations and more on various websites (check for samples from Wedding Paper Divas and Tiny prints)
- Printable coloring pages from various websites
- Craft classes at your local Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or JoAnn’s stores – class is free supplies may cost a small fee
- College classes when you choose to audit a class
- Pizza with Pizza Hut Book It program (teachers give a voucher, but not a traditional coupon you have to clip)
- Fonts for your computer (just do an internet search and TONS of sites come up)
- Free online classes for everything from crafting to computer programming
- Baby formula when you sign up with formula company rewards (Similac and Enfamil are the top two)
- Baby diapers when you sign up with diaper company rewards (see all our free baby stuff here)
- A makeover at a cosmetics counter
- Food samples at Sam’s Club, Costco and similar (we do this a lot for a free/cheap date night!)
- Language lessons through Duolingo
- Free manicures or pedicures at a local beauty school
- Fake badge from the local sheriff’s office or police department
- Free health screening at local Sam’s Club or Costco pharmacy area
- Coupons for products you love via email or snail mail request (See this post about coupons)
- Free pizza or dessert with any purchase when you sign up for the Papa Murphy’s rewards program
- Travel size items from Bath & Body Works when you sign up for their rewards program (No purchase necessary)
- Free panties at Victoria Secret when you sign up for their rewards program
- Free makeup on your birthday from Sephora when you sign up for their beauty rewards program (check out all our birthday freebies here)
- Free diet tips from SparkPeople.com
- Free admission to National Parks on select days each year
- 100 free tickets at Chuck E Cheese on your birthday
- Entrance to many museums and galleries (on select days, or every day for places like the St. Louis Children’s Museum)
- Cooking classes at Williams Sonoma
- Apple camp for kids in the summer (teaches basic tips on using various Apple iOs)
- Free television or movie streaming through Hulu.com
- Free movie rentals through Redbox with a rewards club membership that sends out free codes regularly
- Free email accounts through Yahoo, Gmail and Hotmail among others
- Free websites through Weebly, Squarespace, Blogger and WordPress
- Free college classes through Saylor.org
- Mint financial accountability app
- Free phone service through Skype or Vonage for making calls. Most VOIP programs will require a payment to give you a phone number for others to call, but this allows you to make calls outside your call plan minutes.
- Free Wi-Fi at various local restaurants and businesses for Internet usage.
- Free Virus protection with Avast or Malwarebytes
- Free garden seeds from the Great American Seed Swap group on Facebook
- Free digital cloud storage through Dropbox (2gig) and Windows OneDrive (15gig)
- Pep Boys offers free tire rotation
- Free dental care at local dental schools
- Free tools from AutoZone, Advanced Auto and O’Reilly for your car repair needs are available for a refundable deposit
- Free chocolate with Godiva’s rewards program
- Free P&G product samples from their email rewards program
- Prescription medications through pharmaceutical companies with qualifying income and prescription
- Prescription medication samples from your physician
- Free toiletries at most hotels
- Free gym memberships (check with your health insurance to see if it will cover a gym membership)
- Free books through PaperBackSwap.com
- Tons of free items including jewelry, bookmarks, books and gift cards through Listia.com when you list items you are willing to “sell” to earn credit.
- Free Oil of Olay Samples through their website
- Cookbooks and menu plans on favorite food blogs
- Trees to plant on Arbor Day through local nurseries as well as conservation programs
- Free donuts at Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme on your birthday
- Free haircuts at a beauty school
- Free business cards through Vistaprint (just pay shipping)
- Free furniture or appliances on Craigslist or Freecycle
- Personal shopper at most retail clothing stores
- Free movie on your birthday at Regal Theaters
- Blood pressure check at Walmart, Walgreen’s or CVS
- Free pets through the local humane society, or through local friends and family – never pay a breeder when there are pets who need to be adopted. (*Please check with your local shelters. You may need to still go in for a screening for the safety of the animal)
- Free fire prevention materials at your local fire department
- Free sucker or candy at the bank
- Free child protection ID kit from local police department (fingerprints and pictures) (or get one here)
- Craft classes at the local library
- Free firewood from local public lots, wooded areas or your own property
- Free seashells at the beach
- Free education at local National Park locations
- Free music via Pandora or Spotify streaming
- Free Stuff just for being in college
- 100. Free Bible from the Gideons
These free items you can get today are just the beginning of the things in life that really are totally free. So many things you can do for entertainment like movies, books, games and just time with our loved ones cost nothing out of your pocket. Browse this list and make the effort to grab free things as you can every day.
Check out all of our free samples here!