Free JCPenney Kids Zone Event

Posted on Apr 22, 2019 at 9:26 pm

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, May 11, stop by your local JCPenney between 11am-noon for the next free Kids Zone event. These free events are held by JCPenney on the second Saturday of each month. Just like my laundry cycle!

Your child will be able to decorate a free Jojo Siwa or Rise of the TMNT Mother's Day Card to take home. They'll also get a free ID badge, lanyard, and collector's pin.

All necessary materials will be provided and you don't need to signup ahead of time. As a thank you for coming, parents also receive a 10% off coupon valid for May 11 only.

LEGO Building Event: Star Wars Tantive

Posted on Apr 15, 2019 at 6:59 pm

Registration is now open for the next free LEGO Make and Take event! On May 3-6, kids get to build a free Star Wars Tantive to take home.

This is the first time LEGO Stores have offered their free events on multiple days! These monthly mini build events are open to children ages 6-14 only and slots are limited, so you have to reserve a space before they run out.

Now for the bad news. For some weird reason, LEGO recently changed how registration for these events work. You no longer can register online, but must register in-store first. Kinda crazy if you ask me! Hopefully they revert this policy ASAP because how many of us have time for in-store registration?

Each store has approximately 120 free LEGO kits per night and time reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

Also, I've noticed a few super cheap items lately in LEGO's sale and discount section. If you have a little one with an upcoming birthday who loves LEGOs, it might be worth scoping out.

Free Hardee’s Sausage Biscuit on 4/15

Posted on Apr 14, 2019 at 4:40 pm

Hardee's is giving away a free sausage biscuit from 7-10am on Monday, April 15. All you have to do is say “Made From Scratch” and you'll get a free delicious biscuit!

Free Comic Book Day

Posted on Apr 11, 2019 at 4:30 pm

Mark your calendars! The 18th annual Free Comic Book Day is on Saturday, May 4, 2019. All you have to do is stop by your nearest participating location and pick up a free issue for the … kids at home? Suuuuuure, let's say it's for them.

It's been years since I've read comic books. I even tried drawing my own once. It didn't have many super heroes, but starred a kid who refused to eat his vegetables, couldn't talk to girls, and looked ridiculous in his baggy jeans. I guess it wasn't so much a comic book as a journal. No wonder Marvel never took me seriously.

To make matters worse, I harshly learned on a recent date that comic books aren't an appropriate answer to “what have I read lately?” Suffice to say, there wasn't a second date.

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop on May 4

Posted on Apr 09, 2019 at 4:21 pm

Registration is now open for the next free Kids Workshop at Home Depot. It will be held on Saturday, May 4 and children will build a free blooming art project.

Encourage a love for nature and ornithology in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a birdhouse. Your young birdwatcher can observe birds' behaviors like nest building and provide them a safe place to eat without the need for expensive equipment. Once your birdhouse is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.

These workshops run from 9am-noon and are aimed at kids aged 5-12, though the age range is simply a guide instead of a strict rule. I can also confirm grown adults aged over 30 sometimes have trouble helping their little brother because I'm terrible with tools.

There are only a limited number of spaces available, so you need to register online ahead of time! Find your store, then scroll down and register under “Easel with Whiteboard”. When I used to take my little brother, they didn't enforce a strict arrival time. We would often show up around 10am and have plenty of time to get the project finished before noon!

In addition to the free bookend set, children receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Next Target Kids Event: Free Easter Toy Egg-stravaganza

Posted on Apr 08, 2019 at 4:40 pm

The next free Target kids event is on Saturday, April 13, from 10am-1pm. This Easter-themed event will have related toys, giveaways, and more. What's “and more?”

*🤞 please be gold bars, please be gold bars, please be gold bars.*

Enjoy giveaways, photo-ops & interactive toy stations featuring Hatchimals, LEGO & LOL Surprise!

Well, it doesn't exclude gold bars. So there's a chance!

To find a participating Target, search here.

Free Baskin-Robbins Fancy Cone Sampling

Posted on Apr 06, 2019 at 8:01 pm

Tomorrow (Sunday, April 7) from 3-7pm, Baskin-Robbins will be holding a free Fancy Cone sampling event. Stop in for a free 1 oz. of ice cream with a waffle cone chip dipped in chocolate and decorated with rainbow sprinkles.

Aww, no top hat, monocle, or flowing ball gown? I guess we have different definitions of “fancy.”

Since it's just an ounce, I wouldn't go out of my way. But if you're already near one or looking for a free, small treat, then don't miss out.

Free Pet Photo with Easter Bunny

Posted on Mar 26, 2019 at 5:55 pm

Bring your furry loved one (hairy guys like me don't count) to your nearest PetSmart location on Saturday or Sunday, April 13-14, from 12-4pm. You'll get a free photo with your pet and the Easter Bunny.

PetSmart also includes free digital photos delivered via email!

Free IHOP Short Stack Pancakes

Updated: Mar 20, 2019 · Posted on Mar 11, 2019 at 4:15 pm

Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 12) is the annual free IHOP short stack pancakes offer! Veteran Hiffers will recognize this regular, yearly offer, but here's how it works if you're new to the game.

Go to a participating IHOP on Tuesday, March 12, from 7am-7pm.
Eat one free short stack of pancakes.

That about sums it up. You can search by zip code on their site to make sure your local IHOP is participating before heading out.

In lieu of payment, they'll ask you to make a donation to one of three children's charities: Children's Miracle Network, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It's not required, but it's a nice thing to do. Besides, we're all nice people here, aren't we?

Free Rita’s Italian Ice on March 20

Posted on Mar 09, 2019 at 7:11 pm

The annual free Rita's Regular Ice treat is back this year on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from noon – 9pm. Celebrate the first day of spring by stopping at your local Rita's for a free Italian Ice treat.

Wait…holy…SPRING IS ALMOST HERE?! YEEEESSSSS!

*rushes outside*

*immediately runs back inside*

Nope, it's still freezing up here. Hopefully by the time this freebie rolls around, the weather will be so nice that everybody squeezes in their own little celebration of spring's arrival. I plan on rolling around in the grass and whispering sweet nothings at some blooming flowers.

Don't forget Rita's offers a nice birthday freebie as well!

Free Arby’s Signature Sandwich with ANY Soft Drink Purchase

Posted on Mar 07, 2019 at 2:24 pm

If you join Arby's email list, you'll get a coupon for a free signature sandwich with any soft drink purchase. So buy a small drink and you'll get a free sandwich. Make weird bird noises at the people sitting next to you, causing them to leave before finishing their fries, and you've practically got a free meal!

Don't let the title fool you either. No Arby's employee will sign their John Hancock on your sandwich without your explicit request. That'd be weird.

The free sandwich coupon expires 7 days after you sign up.

Joining their email list will also get you the Arby's birthday freebie! As of 2018, it was still a free small shake with any other purchase. I sometimes forget whether or not I've posted this offer (turns out I have!) Some might say I'm forgetful. To them I'd say … wait, what are we talking about again? Who the heck are you? WHERE AM I?!?!

$10 off ANY $10 Lane Bryant Purchase

Posted on Feb 26, 2019 at 2:18 pm

If you have a local Lane Bryant, then text DIVA to 552255 to receive a free $10 off any in-store purchase of at least $10 valid through Saturday, March 2. If you pair this with a low-cost or sale item, you can get it for practically free!

It took about 3 minutes for me to get my coupon. Once you get yours, you can text STOP to never get any future texts from Lane Bryant. Gee, I wish that worked with a few of my exes!

Hey, It's Free!