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Mother's Day is on May 12 (Sunday)/Photo credit: Unsplash
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time for all the mothers out there to get all that they deserve for the holiday happening on May 12, especially if it’s free. Moms everywhere should not only be getting spoiled by others on Mother’s Sunday, but they should also be spoiling themselves.
So mothers, take advantage of these 5 places that will be handing out freebies and discounts in honor of the special occasion. For those who are looking for budget-friendly gifts, look no further because we have uncovered everywhere that offers free or almost-free Mother’s Day gifts.
Lack of funds won’t be an excuse to skip out on getting your mom a gift this year!
Lowe’s
Lowe’s is making Mother’s Day weekend extra special with a giveaway perfect for gardeners and plant lovers. On May 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days, Lowe’s is giving away a free 1-pint annual plant, but depending on the location, hours may vary.
The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. Lowe’s freebie is a free Member Gift for May, courtesy of the home improvement store’s MyLowe’s Rewards loyalty program.
How to get your FREE plant: Only MyLowe’s Rewards members can redeem the free 1-pint plant for Mother’s Day, so sign up here if you haven’t already. All members would have to do once they’re member is log in to their MyLowe’s Rewards account, look at the member dashboard for “free Member Gift,” and then hit the “Reserve” button to select their local store and reserve a date and pickup time.
After selecting a date and time, go to the designated pickup area at your chosen store and show your Lowe’s Member ID. (It can be found on the Lowe’s site or app.) There is one plant per member limit.
TCBY
This cool and creamy deal goes out to all the moms in honor of Mother’s Day. TCBY locations across the country are giving moms 6 ounces of soft-serve ice cream in a cup or cone for free on Sunday, May 12. How tasty is that?
Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s Rewards members are eligible for a Buy One Get One free pretzel deal or BOGO drink deal on Mother’s Day. Additionally, moms can receive a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel reward if they purchase a gift card online.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie is taking Mother’s Day deals to the next level. The restaurant is giving moms a free entrée along with the purchase of an additional adult entrée (dine-in only) on May 12.
Golden Corral
Also, on May 12, mothers will have a dine-in buffet available to them free of charge at all 400 of Golden Corral’s locations nationwide.
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