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Who doesn’t love free products? If you’re a fan of thriftiness and free things, then you’re going to love this article. Below, we’ll give you instructions on how to get free food, personal care products, shoes, and more from your favorite brands.
Companies like Proctor & Gamble, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Apple all have billions of dollars, so giving away free food and products is no sweat for them. But, for us, the customers of these companies, these perks are an awesome chance to save money.
Free Item: Donut
Est. Value Of Freebie: $0.99*
America runs on Dunkin’, or so the saying goes. You can get a free donut from Dunkin’ Donuts at participating locations, and it doesn’t even have to be National Donut Day (a venerated holiday that falls on June 1st).
When you get your receipt at Starbucks’ number-one competitor, look at the bottom of the slip of paper. There, you’ll find instructions on how to fill out a short survey about Dunkin’s service and products. After the survey, you’ll receive a free donut when you choose a medium or large beverage. This promo is a win-win; we get a free donut, while Dunkin’ gets valuable feedback.
Free Item: Food, Drinks, and More
Est. Value Of Freebie: $3-$10*
How much of a Starbucks fan are you? If you’re someone who visits this popular coffee chain frequently, then the Starbucks Rewards Program is for you. With this program, you collect star points. These points equate to free food and drinks.
For example, after you download the app on your smartphone, you can order through it. Each dollar you spend corresponds to one point (and some days gives you double or triple points). When you reach the 25, 50, 100, and 200-point benchmarks you get free food and drinks.
Free Item: Shoes
Est. Value Of Freebie: $25-$100 per pair*
Reebok, a brand of footwear trying valiantly to compete with Nike and Adidas, has a product-testing program for fans of the brand. According to MoneyPantry, there are a few requirements for this program, including fitting one of the test product sizes and being active daily.
Yahoo! gave a step-by-step account on how to become a product tester for the Nike competitor, stating that you should first head to the Reebok website to see if this option is available. Reebok doesn’t always offer product-testing options, but, when it does, fans of the brand should certainly start the sign-up process to see if they’re a good fit.
Free Item: 3 Months of Apple Music
Est. Value Of Freebie: $33*
This is a promo that won’t last long, as it is part of Apple’s summertime packaging. It also involves a team-up with Pepsi. When you buy a 20-ounce bottle beverage from Pepsi’s selection of carbonated soft drinks, you’ll find a QR code on the label.
Scan the Pepsi QR code to unlock up to three months of free Apple Music. This promotion is time-limited, so pick up a 20-ounce bottle today. We have Bad Bunny to thank for this promo, as it is in partnership with him winning Apple’s “Artist of the Year” award in 2022.
Free Item: SkinGuard Shaving Starter Kit
Est. Value Of Freebie: $35*
Gillette is one of the biggest personal care companies in the world, known for its razors and shaving cream, especially. When you sign up for an account with the brand, you can also sign up for a subscription kit, refillable every one, three, or six months.
With this kit, you get a free SkinGuard Starter pack, which includes SkinGuard blades and a handle. The $22 subscription refills then include Ultra-Sensitive Shave Cream (full-size) and four new blades, all of which arrive when you refill your subscription. Not only is this kit convenient, it is also money-saving.
Free Item: Breathe Right Strips
Est. Value Of Freebie: $10*
“Better Breathing, Coming Right Up.” That is the slogan for Breathe Right Nasal Strips, which promises to help clear your nasal passageways to make for an easier night’s sleep. You can get a free sample of these nasal strips at BreatheRight.com.
You just have to sign up for a Breathe Right account to “get a free sample…straight to your door.” Not only that, but you can also enter your information to get a $2-off coupon on your next purchase of Breathe Right strips. Signing up for a Breathe Right account might seem niche, but it is a good idea if you’re someone for whom these strips work well.
Free Item: Chocolates
Est. Value Of Freebie: $5-$15*
Are you a chocolate lover? If so, this is the rewards program for you. The Godiva Rewards Program is “$15 at checkout” to join, and it allows access to coupons, free samples, and more. For example, you can get up to forty percent off “on select chocolates” when you’re part of this program.
Also, according to Yo! Free Samples, you can get one piece of free chocolate a month from the display case at your local Godiva Boutique for free, when you are part of the Rewards Club. FYI, this program starts the month after initial membership, and you have to make a $10 purchase (or more) to kick it off.
Free Item: Coffee Beans (2oz. Trial Pack)
Est. Value Of Freebie: $2.67*
Blue Bottle Coffee is a selection of high-end coffee (espresso, single origin, decaf, and more) that has become quite popular among the at-home coffee-drinking community. If you’re someone who makes coffee at home, this subscription program could be for you.
When you join the Blue Bottle subscription service, you have access to a free trial pack of coffee beans (available in select locations), VIP events, new products, special promotions, free shipping, and more.
Free Item: Stock Shares
Est. Value Of Freebie: $5-$200*
It’s quite common for a lot of trading platforms to offer free cash and products to their customers, and Robinhood is no different. When you sign up for an account with the platform and link your bank account, you can get free stocks.
This $5 to $200 value (the stocks are picked randomly by HOOD, which is why there is a lot of variation) is available right away, giving new traders a boost. Additionally, when you refer a friend, you can get up to $1,500 in stocks for free.
Free Item: Makeup, Skincare, And More Samples
Est. Value Of Freebie: $25-$100*
If you’re someone who is familiar with the makeup and beauty industry, then you’re likely aware of how keen beauty brands, such as Sephora and Ulta, are to hand out free samples. Sephora’s free sample game is on-point, to say the least.
Join the Sephora Beauty Insider program to have full access, and you can shop to redeem free samples on haircare, skincare, makeup, and more products. For example, when you use the code “HAIRSET” when shopping at Sephora, you can access free hydrating hair samples from brands like Moroccanoil, dae, Olaplex, and others.
Free Item: Donut
Est. Value Of Freebie: $0.99-$1.29*
If you’re someone who stops regularly for a Krispy Kreme donut to go with your coffee, then you’re in luck, as this rewards program can save you some cash. The Krispy Kreme Rewards program lets you earn a free donut of your choosing (that’s right, even the specialty ones) when you sign up.
Once you’re part of the DNUT rewards program, each purchase gets you points on the app. These points, which you can track online or via your mobile phone, equate to free donuts and coffee at certain benchmarks.
Free Item: Classic Roast Beef Sandwich
Est. Value Of Freebie: $5-$6*
There are a lot of chances to get free food at Arby’s. To access these beefy deals, you’ll need to sign up for an Arby’s account. When you’re part of the email list, you can get a free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich with the purchase of a medium-sized soft drink.
Not a bad deal, as this will save you $5 or $6. Not only will you get this freebie, the email list membership will also score you special offers, access to information about brand-new menu items, and more.
Free Item: A cone of ice cream
Est. Value Of Freebie: $4.00 – $5.00*
Ben & Jerry’s, the beloved Vermont-based ice cream company, has a long-standing tradition called “Free Cone Day.” This annual event usually takes place once a year, and its sole purpose is to thank customers for their loyalty and support. On this special day, you can walk into participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops and walk out with a free cone of ice cream, no purchase necessary.
The Free Cone Day is a much-anticipated event, often featuring long but fast-moving lines of eager ice cream lovers. You get to choose from a range of flavors, including some of the company’s most iconic options like “Chunky Monkey,” “Cherry Garcia,” or “Phish Food.”
Free Item: Chicken Sandwich
Est. Value Of Freebie: $3.75 – $4.50*
Chick-fil-A, the fast-food chain known for its signature chicken sandwiches, offers an exciting promotion through its mobile app: a free chicken sandwich for new or existing members of its Chick-fil-A One loyalty program. By downloading the app and creating an account, customers are often eligible to receive a coupon for a complimentary chicken sandwich, which can be redeemed at participating locations.
This digital offering not only provides you with a free, delicious meal but also introduces you to the Chick-fil-A One program, which is designed to reward loyal customers with points for every purchase. These points can be redeemed for additional food items, making the program a gift that keeps on giving.
