Cooler weather, colorful leaves and “pumpkin everything” can only mean one thing: fall is here. To help you embrace the new season, Sis, we’ve gathered some incredible freebies just for you. From beauty and wellness products to home essentials, make the most of fall with these joyful, frugal finds.
Free decorating advice. With free interior design services, you can get your home ready for the new season, makeover a room or tackle a design challenge. Many furniture and home decor stores, including Pottery Barn, Ethan Allen and others, offer free design services, from online consultations to in-home visits.
Free home maintenance workshops. Prepare for fall weather and the holiday season with free tutorials from Ace Hardware, The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Watch online workshops or on-demand videos covering various home maintenance and improvement topics, including seasonal lawn care, holiday decorating and more.
Free gym membership. Try a new gym with free trial memberships from Orangetheory Fitness, Anytime Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, Gold’s Gym, LA Fitness and Planet Fitness.
Free health and wellness products. Bring some newness to your health and self-care routines with free samples. Available products include Stopain Extra Strength Pain Relieving Gel, Mack’s Earplugs, Seni Pads and Underwear Samples, Exederm Flare Control cream, Medcoat Pill Coating, Extra Strength Breathe Right strips and a 7-day supply of Ubiquinol CoQ10. Head to freeflys.com for more available products.
Free skincare samples. Freshen up your skincare regimen for the season with complimentary product samples, including La Roche Posay Anthelios Face and Body Sunscreen, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, Vela Days Skincare Sample Pack, La Roche-Posay Anthelios Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen and a 15-Day Anti-Aging Sample Kit from Riversol. Check out freeflys.com for an up-to-date selection of samples.
Vaccination bonuses. Earn rewards while protecting yourself from the flu and COVID-19. Albertsons, CVS and Walgreens offer coupons for your next purchase when you receive a qualifying vaccination.
Free COVID-19 tests. The U.S. Government is offering four free at-home COVID-19 tests to every household.
Free French fries. New MyMcDonald’s Rewards members get free large fries with a $1 minimum purchase. Plus, once you join, get free medium fries with a minimum $1 order in the app every Friday through the end of the year.
Free donut. Join Krispy Kreme Rewards, and you'll get a free donut with a purchase.
Free Cinnabon. Download the Cinnabon app and join Cinnabon Rewards to get free BonBites.
Free snacks and drinks. Join SmartRewards at CumberlandFarms, Fastrac, Quik Stop and other EG America brands, and get a generous welcome offer that includes five free snacks, five free drinks and discounted gas.
Free ice cream. Indulge in fall ice cream flavors for free at Baskin-Robbins. You’ll get a free scoop of your choice when you download the BR app and log in for the first time. Also, get a BOGO offer when you join My Cold Stone Club Rewards.
Free cookies. Score free and discounted cookies on December 4, National Cookie Day. Expect deals from cookie chains, including Insomnia Cookies, Great American Cookies and others.
Free lunch. Join White Castle’s reward program in the app and get $5 off your first mobile order.
National Fast Food Day deals. Mark your calendar; November 16 is National Fast Food Day, when your favorite fast-food chains will roll out freebies and promotions.
Free groceries. Join Albertsons’ loyalty program and get a coupon for $5 off a $25 or more purchase.
Free food samples. Get a coupon for a free Kinder Bueno milk chocolate and hazelnut cream bar, or request samples of Yum Yum’s Gourmet Popcorn and Schoolyard Snacks. (Note: you’ll have to cover shipping fees.) Find additional food samples on freeflys.com.
Free gift cards. Get a head start on holiday shopping by leveraging gift card deals from restaurants and retailers. For example, on Black Friday last year, Carraba’s Italian Grill issued a $10 bonus gift card to customers who purchased $50 gift cards, and Denny’s gave two $5 bonus cards for every $25 online order. Taking advantage of gift card bonuses is a great way to maximize your gift-giving or treat yourself!
Free home essentials. Get a little help sprucing up your place with a $5 coupon when you sign up for Home Depot emails. Also, join Ace Rewards and get a $5 coupon plus an additional $5 for downloading the Ace app and linking your rewards account.
Free craft workshops. JOANN Stores, Hobby Lobby and Michael’s offer free online and in-person workshops covering seasonal crafts and projects, including fall home decor, gift-making and holiday cards.
Free audiobooks, ebooks and movies. Spend chilly fall days with a good ebook or movie through your local library. Most provide access to free reading platforms and streamlining services like Hoopla, Kanopy and Libby.
Free national park admission. Visit your nearest national park on Veterans Day, November 11. The National Park Service will offer free entrance to all visitors as part of its free entrance days program.
Free entertainment. Attend world-class events from the comfort of your home with free live-streamed performances from Ailey, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, Juilliard and Lincoln Center. Also, your local library is an excellent source of free cultural events and performances. Browse your library’s event page online for upcoming performances, concerts, art exhibits and more.
Eliana Rodgers
