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Free Name Engraving on NASA Europa Clipper Spacecraft

Engrave Your Name on NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft for Free!

Published on Sep 5, 2023 at 7:05 pm · Disclosure

NASA has sent our faces into space. They've sent our names to the moon and around the sun. They've even sent our names to Mars and a few additional spacecraft. Now NASA will engrave your name on the Europa Clipper spacecraft for free!

All you have to do is fill out this tiny form and your name will fly on the Europa Clipper spacecraft as it travels 1.8 billion miles on its voyage to Jupiter's moon Europa. This craft has a target departure date of October 2024 and a target arrival of 2030.

At this rate I'm going to have my name on more interstellar crafts than pairs of underwear I own.

Free Milwaukee Die-Cut Decal

Published on Aug 13, 2023 at 9:20 pm · Disclosure

Make a free account here, then fill out this form to get a free Milwaukee Die-Cut decal.

Whoa, die-cut?! Nobody better be dying over a freebie on my watch. There are plenty for everyone and they'll arrive in 4 weeks.

Free La Roche-Posay Anthelios Kids Sunscreen

Published on Jun 27, 2023 at 4:42 pm · Disclosure

Here's a signup form valid for some free La Roche-Posay Anthelios Gentle Lotion Kids Sunscreen. This is for kids with sensitive skin and is SPF 50.

2023 Free Fishing Days

Published on Jun 8, 2023 at 10:40 pm · Disclosure

The free 2023 fishing days have been announced for all 50 states and DC! On these specific days, unique to each state, you are allowed to fish without a fishing license. Most of the 2023 dates seem to fall around early June, but there are plenty of May, July, and August dates on there as well.

Most freebie sites only list the dates, but I've put in the extra work and found all the corresponding links & announcements to back them up. Below are all 50 states free fishing dates along with links for proof!

Make sure to check your state's official website for extra details. Some states actually offer free fishing rods, tackle, and bait during their free fishing weekends!

On a related note, I learned about the existence of fishing licenses the hard way. I was grateful the game warden took pity on me when he saw I not only failed catching a single fish, but was also tangled in the fishing line when he pulled up.

Saved by my own ineptitude!

Kids Fishing Rod Deals

SaleBestseller No. 1

Zebco Kids Splash Floating Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, 29-Inch 1-Piece Fishing Pole, Size 20 Reel, Right-Hand Retrieve, Pre-Spooled with 6-Pound Cajun Line, Blue

$14.99 −$4.11 $10.88

SaleBestseller No. 2

ODDSPRO Kids Fishing Pole - Kids Fishing Starter Kit - with Tackle Box, Reel, Practice Plug, Beginner's Guide and Travel Bag for Boys, Girls

$39.98 −$7.00 $32.98

Bestseller No. 3

Shakespeare Youth Fishing Rod and Spincast Reel Kits, Disney Princess

2'6" all in one rod and reel with line; Updated design featuring a round knob, thumb button extension and finger guard

Bestseller No. 4

Lanaak Kids Fishing Pole and Tackle Box - with Net, Travel Bag, Reel and Beginner’s Guide - Rod and Reel Kit for Boys, Girls, or Youth (Green)

$34.99

I'm late on this post for 2023! I apologize and have already set up a reminder to myself to get this updated in April 2024 so I don't miss the May & June dates again.

State's Free Fishing Days 2023

State	Free Days
Alabama	June 10
Alaska	All year for people under 16 or over 60 years of age!
Arizona	June 3
Arkansas	June 10 - 11
California	July 1 September 2
Colorado	June 3 & 4
Connecticut	May 13 June 18
DC	June 10 & 11
Delaware	June 3 & 4
Florida	April 1 & 2 (freshwater) June 3 & 4 (freshwater) June 3 & 4 (saltwater) September 2 November 25 (saltwater)
Georgia	June 5 June 12 September 23
Hawaii	All 365 days a year! (marine)
Idaho	June 10
Illinois	June 17 - 18
Indiana	May 7 June 3 & 4 September 23
Iowa	June 2 - 4
Kansas	June 3 & 4
Kentucky	June 3 & 4
Louisiana	June 10 & 11
Maine	February 18 & 19 June 3 & 4
Maryland	June 3 June 10 July 4
Massachusetts	June 3 & 4 (freshwater) June 17 & 18 (saltwater)
Michigan	February 18 & 19 June 10 & 11
Minnesota	January 14-16 is "Take a Kid Ice Fishing" weekend May 13 & 14 is "Take a Mom Fishing" weekend June 14 - 16 is "Take a Kid Fishing" weekend
Mississippi	June 3 & 4 July 4
Missouri	June 10 & 11
Montana	May 7 & 8 June 17 & 18
Nebraska	May 20
Nevada	June 10
New Hampshire	January 21 June 3
New Jersey	June 3 October 21
New Mexico	June 3 September 30
New York	February 18 & 19 June 24 & 25 September 23 November 11
North Carolina	July 4
North Dakota	June 3 & 4 December 30 & 31
Ohio	June 18 & 19
Oklahoma	June 3 & 4
Oregon	February 18 & 19 June 3 & 4 November 25 & 26
Pennsylvania	May 29 July 4
Rhode Island	May 6 & 7 (freshwater)
South Carolina	May 29 July 4
South Dakota	May 21 - 23 June 18
Tennessee	June 10
Texas	June 3
Utah	June 10
Vermont	January 28 June 10
Virginia	June 2 - 4
Washington	June 10 & 11
West Virginia	June 10 & 11
Wisconsin	January 21 & 22 June 3 & 4
Wyoming	June 3

Have fun out there, folks!

Free La Roche-Posay Sunscreens

Updated on Sep 29, 2023 at 10:37 pm · Disclosure

Here's a reactived signup form offering free La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 60. The Anthelios Clear Skin oil-free SPF 60 sunscreen is intended for your face, which is super convenient because that's where the sun shines a lot.

There's also this reactived request form offering free La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Sunscreen SPF 70.

Both freebies should arrive in 4-8. Hopefully the sun will be back by then. *glares outside at gloomy winter weather*

They also claim to “help absorb excess oil and reduce shine,” which totally sounds fake. It also has a “powerful antioxidant complex to help protect skin from free radicals caused by UV rays.”

Mmmhmmmm.

Lowe’s: Free Plant for Mother’s Day (Must Register on April 30!)

Updated on May 23, 2023 at 11:00 am · Disclosure

On May 14, you can get a free plant from Lowe's in honor of Mother's Day! However, you must register for this ahead of time and registration begins on April 30! I'll schedule a reminder for this at the end of the month.

After registering and selecting your store, they'll email you redemption code to bring into your local Lowe's store to pick up your free plant for Mom.

Free Product Trials from SocialNature

Published on Apr 17, 2023 at 5:40 pm · Disclosure

SocialNature currently has 8 free trials you can apply for! After creating an account, simply head to their Products page and make sure to select United States on the left sidebar. You should then be able to click “Apple to Try” on a huge variety of freebies!

As you can see from the items already listed, there are tens of thousands of people applying for these samples, so you're not guaranteed to get each item. But with so many freebies being offered, you're bound to get lucky in many of them! Plus you'll move to the top of the list if the brand is looking for your specific demographic. So mom's who buy stuff for their families are almost always offered freebies 🙂

Many of these offers are for full-sized products. For example, this offer for free plant based chicken is worth $9.99!

As somebody who recently bought herb and vegetable seeds to grow in a window garden, I really hope I get a few of those Back to Roots freebies. Worst case, I end up killing my plants, but use the freebie on my hair roots!

Free Ducks Unlimited Decal

Published on Apr 4, 2023 at 2:48 pm · Disclosure

I'm not much of an animal hunter. I have, however, participated in many a human hunts as my teams main “Seeker” during late night games of Manhunt and Capture the Flag, so I think I'll get myself this free Ducks Unlimited decal for my window. Decals should arrive within 2-4 weeks.

In order to get this, scroll down near the bottom of the page and click the blue “SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER” button.

This freebie has been around since 2007! It's not every day I find a freebie in our archives that's been active since the Bush Administration.

Free Emergence Flagging Kit

Updated on May 23, 2023 at 9:10 pm · Disclosure

Precision Planting is once again giving away free emergence flagging kits. These contain little flags for gardeners to flag their seeds, which lets you mark each plant with a day of emergence so you can compare throughout the growing season.

I didn't sign up for this since the only thing I can grow is impatience at slow walkers. So if the form stops working down the line, please let me know in the comments!

Free Butterfly Garden Starter Kit

Published on Mar 9, 2023 at 1:34 am · Disclosure

Take the Butterfly Hero pledge and you'll get a free butterfly garden starter kit. Now I'm no lepidopterist, but I know a butterfly starter kit involves two butterflies who realllly like each other and a few milkweed flowers. Thankfully this freebie includes the seeds to start growing those flowers!

It turns out the monarch butterflies are in trouble and need more milkweed. So, pledge to grow the plants and help save the butterflies. In exchange, you'll get a free starter kit from the National Wildlife Federation. They're like the Federation in Star Trek, just without all the space ships!

This has been an annual offer since 2018 and it expires extremely fast each year! I wouldn't put off signing up if you want it.

Free Baker Creek Seed Catalog

Published on Mar 8, 2023 at 6:24 pm · Disclosure

Rare Seeds is giving away a free Baker Creek seed catalog.

Our free full-color catalog features many of our favorite varieties (the whole seed catalog features more information and varieties) — 92 pages! It is always our pleasure to share these beautiful, healthful treasures with gardeners and growers everywhere. Ships December to March each year to U.S. residents only.

This freebie should arrive in 3-4 weeks.

Free 2023 National Parks Admission Dates – Next is August 4, 2023!

Updated on Jun 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm · Disclosure

The next free National Parks admission day is right around the corner. These 5 annual freebie go great with our free highway maps list!

So get out there, breathe in some fresh air, and report back to me how relaxing and peaceful it is. Just don't take your family! I went with mine last year and long story short, they left me behind. Unfortunately for them, I'm like one of those cool dogs from a Reader's Digest story and I walked all the way home in just under a week.

2023 Free National Park Admission Dates

January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 22: First day of National Park Week
August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 23: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

I've written about these free National Park Admission days since they debuted in 2009 and the numbers are finally in. Hiffers love them! Maybe you could even end up like Mikah Meyer and visit all 419 National Parks! It only took him 3 years. 😂

If you can't make it out to your local National Park, you can do the next best thing and read up on some parks! Sure, it's not the same as actually visiting, but it has significantly fewer mosquitoes and poison ivy patches.