Freebie Finds!
If you're anything like me and are obsessed with a freebie, I got you! Each week, I search out a bunch of amazing things that won’t cost you a penny.
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Free cinema for everyone!
Did you know you can get FREE cinema tickets to exclusive movie screenings every month, thanks to Escapes?
The next film is ‘The Sloth Lane’ on Sunday 9th February. This is the first family-friendly film that Escapes have run, and the first on a weekend! The film sounds so fun and is all about a a family of sloths who take their old food truck to the big city but a cheetah tries to steal their recipes and stirs up trouble - the kids will love it!
Here’s everything you need to know to book:
Visit the Escapes website
Enter your postcode to find your nearest participating cinema (there’s 100 nationwide!)
Select your nearest cinema and click BOOK NOW.
Choose the number of tickets to book (max 2 adults + 3 children).
Head to checkout and create an account.
Escapes is totally FREE which is amazing! Would love to know where you’ve booked!
Escapes is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
Free Lego
LEGO is giving you the chance to build a LEGO Sunflower in-store and take it home with you!
1st March - 10am - 12pm
2nd March - 12pm - 2pm
A limited quantity will be available on each day and it’s a first come first served basis. Suitable for children aged 6+.
Free Pets at Home workshops
There’s free workshops in local Pets at Home stores where you can meet the small animals and also join in with doing some colouring and puzzles.
Free Ideal Home Show tickets
If you’re into all things homes and interiors, you can get free weekday tickets to the Ideal Home Show with code IHSO2P
It’s on from 21st March to 6th April in London.
Get tickets here.
Grab my running playlist
If you’re on a January health kick and looking for a playlist to get you through, I’m your girl! I asked for all your recommendations and I’ve compiled a three-hour playlist of what can only be described as absolute BANGERS.
Thank me later!
Free grow your own tomatoes workshop
Get down to Dobbies for a fun-filled day out at one of their free gardening workshops - February is all about growing tomatoes. Kids will learn how to grow their own tomatoes at home, during the hour-long workshop.
Suitable for children aged 4-10 years and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Advance booking is required.
Free colouring and activities
Toys R Us, who knew they were still going?!
Looks like they’re making a come back online and in WHSmith stores. You can download loads of colouring and activities from their website too.
Thought these would be perfect to print off for cheap party bags gifts!
Free days out with the National Lottery
You can bag yourself a free day out at loads of different places, including the Eden Project and National Trusts with the National Lottery Open Week which is running between Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd March 2025.
All you need to do is present a National Lottery ticket to get entry. You might need to pre-book online at some places.
Valentine's Day celebrations with IKEA
IKEA is hosting a range of activities in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Have a look online what is happening in your local store and check whether you need to book
Free tea and nature pack
Did someone say free tea? I’m listening!
WWF has released a new freebie where you can claim free tea bags when you order your free daily dose of nature pack! Younger recipients will receive a fun origami craft.
I’ve had a couple of freebies from them before and they’re great as educational packs for the kids too.
Free trees!
If you live in Cornwall then this is for you!
The Forest of Cornwall is offering free trees for people to plant in their garden as a way of increasing biodiversity in the area.
There are different dates and locations throughout January and February:
Padstow: 11th January 2025 | 10.30am-12.30pm | Padstow Church Rooms, Church Street, PL28 8B
Bude: 18th January 2025 | 10.30am-12.30pm | Bude Library, The Wharf, EX23 8LG
Helston: 1st February 2025 | 9.30am-12.30pm | The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Road, TR13 0SR
Redruth: 15th February 2025 | 10.30am-12.30pm | Market Way and Redruth Library, TR15 2AU
Liskeard: 22nd February 2025 | 10.30am-12.30pm | The Workshed, Fairpark Road, PL14 4BA
Free 0% alcohol
Doing Dry January?
You can grab yourself a free 0% Heineken here.
Free contact lens trial
If you fancy giving contact lenses a try then Vision Direct is currently offering a free trial.
You just need to use code TRYELITE at the checkout to get a trial pack which includes 2 free packs, 10 lenses in total.
Free card every month
Well, almost free! You can get one free card a month if you cover postage. No subscriptions or commitments, you'll just need to download the free prints app!
Free Huggies pull-ups
You can get a free pack of Huggies pull-ups here.
If you don’t need these or know anyone that does, I think its a great idea to claim them and donate them to the food bank.
Free nature resource for kids
This is a really sweet programme for kids to learn about the birds in their local area and how they can help them over winter. There’s lots to work through and then they can earn a Ruby Robin Pin and certificate at the end.
Free fiver from Monzo
Sign up for Monzo with no joining fee! You don't have to switch current accounts, you can simply open a new account. If it’s your first time joining you get a free fiver!
Free photos
If you download the Snapfish app you’ll get 600 free prints each month.
There is nothing better than having physical photos to look through but I can’t bear to fight with the machines in the supermarkets to print mine! So this is much easier, plus you get a freebie!
All you’ll need to do is cover the postage.
Free Clinique foundation
You can get a free trial of Clinique foundation by signing up here.
Once you’ve done this, all you will need to do is take the voucher to your local Clinique counter. The perfect size to put in your overnight bag!
Free cake for parents
M&S has launched their Parent Club which you can join totally free of charge if you're expecting a baby or you have a little one under 2 years old.
You just need to register an account online and then every Tuesday you will be able to get a free piece of cake in M&S cafe's when you buy a hot drink.
This would be perfect for those days on maternity leave when you’ve had a long night and want to get out the house for a little treat!
Free kids resources
The Open University has lots of fun and FREE educational resources for kids online. You can either download online or request for them to be sent out for you.
There are three options available to have sent to you:
Planet earth
D-Day
Springwatch
And lots of online-only downloads too!
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That's all for now, but make sure you check back here for more of the latest freebies each week!
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