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On Saturday, November 23 at 2pm, Barnes & Noble is hosting a free LEGO Frozen 2 Build Event. This free kids event is geared towards kids ages 8-12 and they get to build & take home their own LEGO castle. Make sure to register today, since space is limited.
Don't think Barnes & Noble forgot about the parents though! These events typically give a free Starbucks tall, hot or iced coffee at B&N café stores after registering.
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Mark your calendars! On Saturday, December 14, 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 make a free G-Shirt to take home. They'll also get a free ID badge, lanyard, and collector's pin.
If you're anything like me, you're probably wondering what in the world a G-Shirt is. Don't worry, it's more than just a string. It's a Gingerbread styled Shirt. G-Shirt.
Oh… How did we not assume that right from the start… 😐
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 October 12 only.
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Petco is holding an in-store freebie event on both Saturday, Nov. 9 & Sunday, Nov. 10 where you get a free small bag of artificial-free dog or cat food! Stop in at your local store on either day and get your choice of the following:
A Proof of Pals Rewards membership is required, but it's their free rewards program that's super quick to join. Plus it triggers your pet's very own birthday freebie!
This event is centered around learning about your pet's food. If you bring in your current pet food, you can get a free nutrition consultation about it.
The fine print also reads “one per species per household,” so make sure to pick up freebies for both if you have a dog and cat. Or I guess a Catdog.
Petco also has a crazy-simple page with a bunch of their active coupons! I really wish more retailers did something like this.
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Stop by your local Dunkin' store from 8-10am on Friday, Nov 8 or Saturday, Nov 9 and get a free Beyond Sausage sandwich “sample”. Emphasis on the “sample” part.
Dunkin' is celebrating our new favorite plant-based sausage sandwich, the Beyond Sausage® Sandwich. We love this new menu item because it offers the same delicious taste and texture millions of Dunkin' sandwich customers enjoy and expect but with a juicy, savory 100% plant-based Breakfast Sausage® patty. The Beyond Sausage Sandwich is made with Beyond Meat's plant-based patty, mixed with a blend of spices crafted especially for Dunkin' – served on an English muffin with egg and American cheese.
Their press release doesn't quite spell out what a “free sample” entails, so I wouldn't go too far out of my way for this freebie. I hope it's a full-sized freebie though! Beyond meat is shockingly beyond delicious.
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Registration is open for the next free Kids Workshop at Home Depot. It's being held on Saturday, November 30 and children will build a free stocking ornament.
Have fun making your own stocking ornament this holiday season. Using the pieces in this kit, you’ll learn to nail a frame to the inside of your ornament. The frame can hold any favorite small photo. With help from your parents and our Store Associates, you can paint your creation to make it truly unique. Don’t forget to add stickers for a final special touch.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
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. 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!
While you're at the workshop, you might be interested in the latest online and in-store promotions at The Home Depot! Many of these deals are not tied to any event, with up to 75% discounts!
Home Depot also has a cool “Buy of the Day” section, where they offer one-day only sales at huge discounts. It's worth checking out, you never know what they have!
Working from home provides all sorts of hidden perks. I have 24-7 access to snacks. Impromptu naps can strike at any moment. And I rarely have to interact with humans and the outside world!
However, if you actually “leave your house” and “encounter other humans” on a regular basis, chances are you might catch the flu each year. Enter your yearly seasons flu shot!
For starters, if you have health insurance, the Affordable Care Act requires they cover the cost of your flu shot in many situations.
If you're over 65 years old, then you may also get a flu shot covered by Medicare Part B.
At the bottom of this post, I've collected all the major retailers offering flu shots along with their prices, perks, and other important notes. Many of these are priced for people without insurance
The absolute lowest price I found for the flu shot this year was $26 at Walmart using our free prescription drug card! Print yours out today and start saving not just on flu shots, but prescription drugs and even pet medications!
To see if your local Walmart is participating, search for FLUZONE QUAD INJ 2019-20 here with your zip code and select the 2nd option.
Flu vaccines help develop antibodies in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are used to make the vaccine. In fact, the CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications.
Each year, there are many different strains of the influenza viruses. Research and study help indicate which will be the most common, at which point the vaccine is tweaked for the current year. The most common vaccines are “quadrivalent,” which protect against four different flu viruses:
This is your standard-dose flu shot. Several different brands of this type of flu shot are available and they are approved for different age groups. Some are approved for children as young as 6 months of age. Most flu shots are given in the arm (muscle) with a needle. One quadrivalent flu shot can be given either with a needle (for people aged 6 months and older) or with a jet injector (for people aged 18 through 64 years only).
There are also “trivalent” vaccines that protect against three different flu viruses. Two of the trivalent vaccines are designed specifically for people 65 and older to create a stronger immune response.
Some of you might be thinking “wait a minute…what if I catch a flu strain that isn't in the vaccine?” Well, you'll get the flu! However, by getting the flu shot ahead of time, your symptoms will be much less severe than they would've been had you not gotten the flu shot.
The CDC has a great breakdown on the key facts of the flu vaccines.
Obviously there are exceptions based on your specific needs, requirements, and conditions.
But for the vast majority of the population, flu vaccines not only are safe, but help save lives. Not just yours, but those around you! Herd immunity is a very real and important concept, which far more individuals rely upon than you might realize.
Are there risks? Yes. But that's life. Mitigating risk is why we still drive cars, but wear seat belts.
You should get a flu vaccine before flu begins spreading in your community. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body, so make plans to get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout flu season, even into January or later.
In order for your flu shot to go smoothly, make sure to wear loose-fitting clothing and bring your insurance information, if you have any.
Many stores also allow you to print a copy of their vaccine consent form at home and fill it out ahead of time.
Country Health Department – It's worth checking with your local county or city health departments. Hundreds of them scattered across the country offer free flu shot clinics during certain dates.
Here's a database directory of all the local health departments across the country.
Employer – Did you know the flu costs an average of $7 BILLION in lost earnings each year? As a result, many large places of employment will offer their employees free flue shots each year. The collective heard immunity helps keep flu from sweeping through the office and saves your sick days for longer vacations 🙂
College & University – Many on-campus health clinics offer students free flu shots each year.
Costco – $19.99 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance. Some site are reporting this is valid for non-Costco members, but I cannot confirm this. Costco's own site now says
Pricing reflects Costco Member Prescription Discount card which may vary by location and is subject to change. Revised 9/10/19
I would call ahead to my local Costco to see if you need to be a member or not.
CVS: $39.99 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
You also get a $5 off $25 purchase coupon with your flu shot!
Giant Eagle – They don't say how much their flu shot costs, but you $5 coupon off groceries.
Hy-Vee – Again, they don't announce the price, but you get a $0.20 off per gallon gas card after snagging your flu shot at Hy-Vee.
Kroger: $40 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
Meijer: $35 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
Publix: $44 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
With your shot, you also get a free $10 Publix gift card!
Rite Aid: $39.99 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
Safeway: $38.99 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
Sam's Club: $30 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance via their flu shot card. No Sam's Club membership should be required.
Target: $39.99 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
You'll also get a $5 off Target merchandise coupon when you get a flu shot at a CVS/Pharmacy inside Target.
Walgreens: $40 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance.
Walmart: $25.91 for a quadrivalent (4-strain) seasonal flu shot without insurance by using HIF's free prescription drug card.
Without our free card, the cost jumps to $39.88.
Stay safe this year, Hiffers!
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One classic offer that always pops up this time of year is the free Doritos Locos taco. Since there was a stolen base in this years' World Series, that means we'll get a free Doritos Locos taco at Taco Bell TODAY ONLY, Wednesday October 30, from 2-6pm.
As an added bonus, you can also order your free taco online and pick it up at any time throughout the day!
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The next free Target kids event is on Saturday, October 26, from 10am-1pm. This PAW Patrol-themed event will be a Halloween gathering. Kids are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat their way through the store, plus watch a featured episode of PAW Patrol featuring the Mighty Twins. There will be giveaways, treats, and more. What's “and more?”
*🤞 please be gold bars, please be gold bars, please be gold bars.*
To find a participating Target, search here.
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Jack in the Box is offering a free Jumbo Jack burger with the purchase of a large drink coupon. Here's how to get this freebie, but read below for a way to get straight to the coupon 😎
Coupon offer expires 11/30/19. That's way nicer than previous Jack in the Box freebies, which had a 48-hour window on them.
This link right here goes straight to the coupon AND it doesn't look to be a unique link or coupon code. Sooooo, you should be able to just pull this up on your phone at time of checkout.
This in-store freebie at Petsmart is good for a free 7 oz. Billy + Margot dog food roll, valued up to $3.29. You'll also get a Petsmart coupon food for $5 off any sized dry dog food! If your furry family member won't eat this, consider donating these to a local shelter.
I actually used to volunteer at my local spot, but they recently asked me to stop coming. Apparently I was breaking some rules by bringing my dirty dishes and letting all the animals “clean” them for me. Hey, it's not my fault my dishwasher doesn't exist.
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I'm sure I don't have to tell you that August 6 is National Root Beer Day. What you might not realize is we get a free A&W root beer float from 2pm-8pm as part of their annual celebration. All you have to do is stop by your local A&W and pick up your freebie.
Okay wiseguy, you're right, that's not all you'll have to do. You'll need to walk inside or at least go around the drive-tru and ask for your freebie. It's not like the floats will be sitting outside in the parking lot.
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Head to your local Starbucks on Friday, August 2, from 9am-10pm EST and pick up a free Nitro Cold Brew Shot! Contrary to its name, this freebie contains zero bullet holes.
0Our Nitro Cold Brew is created when our signature Cold Brew (slow-steeped for 20 hours) is infused with nitrogen as it pours from the tap. Nitrogen infusion creates microbubbles, giving the coffee a cascading, frothy texture.
The result is a velvety-smooth coffee with a subtly sweet flavor and a rich, creamy head of foam.
I hope you were able to find some cool or useful freebies on Hey, It’s Free! If you still have any questions or ideas, feel free to contact me!
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