May 2018 Freebies And Promotional Offers Mothers Day Deals Digital Freebies And Local Events

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May 2018 offered a variety of freebies and promotional opportunities across multiple categories, from Mother's Day jewelry deals to digital design resources and local food offers. Consumers could access discounts, free products, and special events throughout the month, with many offers specifically timed around Mother's Day weekend. This article examines the available free samples, promotional offers, and special events that were accessible to U.S. consumers during May 2018.

Mother's Day Promotions

The period surrounding Mother's Day 2018 presented numerous promotional opportunities across jewelry, clothing, and accessory categories. Several jewelry retailers offered significant discounts and special promotions timed for the holiday.

Spa Week provided consumers with 15% off Spa & Wellness gift cards that were redeemable for massages, facials, salons, manicures, and other services at 9,000+ locations nationwide. The promotion was available with discount code MD2018 until May 14, 2018.

In the jewelry sector, multiple retailers offered Mother's Day specials: - Blue Nile provided 25% off select items with code MOM2018 between April 25 and May 11 - Fred Meyer Jewelers offered 50% off select Mother's Day gift sets through May 14 - Jewlr provided 15% off any order plus free shipping through May 13 with promo code MOTHERSDAY15 - Kay Jewelers offered discounts through May 2, with the discount amount growing with purchase size: $150 off items over $450 (code MDAYGIFT150), $400 off items over $1,250 (code MDAYGIFT400), and $600 off items over $2,000 (code MDAYGIFT600) - Kmart offered an extra 15% off fine jewelry with code FORMOM from May 6 to May 13 - Zales provided up to 50% off Mother's Day gifts plus free shipping through May 13

For clothing and accessories, several retailers presented Mother's Day promotions: - Belk offered tiered discounts: $10 off a $50 purchase, $20 off $100, or $30 off a $150 purchase with a website coupon, valid through May 13, 2018. The retailer also offered multiple 10%-25% off coupons. - Fit & Fresh, specializing in fashionable insulated lunch bags and beach bags, offered 20% off the Mother's Day collection through May 13 with promo code MOM20. - Kate Spade provided 20% off full-priced items until May 13.

Digital Freebies

May 2018 also brought opportunities for digital freebies, particularly in the design and creative resources space.

Every-Tuesday.com offered May 2018 Desktop Wallpapers as free digital downloads. The wallpapers were available in two versions: with dates and without dates. Additionally, the site promoted joining the "Tuesday Tribe" for free, which provided several benefits: - Special offers on courses and products - A new design file every month - Instant access to a Resource Library - Over 50 design and lettering files as a gift for joining

The site indicated that more free design and lettering challenges and trainings were planned for later in 2018, suggesting ongoing opportunities for creative professionals and enthusiasts.

Food and Beverage Freebies

Several food and beverage establishments offered free products and special promotions during May 2018.

Pilot Flying J provided moms with free hot or iced coffees of any size throughout the Mother's Day weekend (May 11-13). To access this offer, consumers needed to download the Pilot Flying J app.

Sip-N-Glo celebrated its 5th anniversary with an annual Free Juice Day on Tuesday, May 15. The free juice began flowing at 11am, and the first 50 people at each of the three locations also received free mini cupcakes.

Angelina's Italian Grill in Glen Mills celebrated its 1st annual customer appreciation day on Thursday, May 17, by giving away 1,000 free cannolis between 4pm and 6pm.

Community Events and Activities

Several community events and activities offered free experiences and products during May 2018.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia participated in National Bike Month by offering free bike checkups on Thursday, May 17. While waiting for their tuneups, participants received free drinks and snacks from Red Owl Tavern. Attendees could also enter a raffle to win a brand new bike.

The Friends of Rittenhouse Square celebrated Love Your Park Week with a park cleanup event. Volunteers who participated in planting flowers, weeding, raking, and other duties received free food, including a 16oz salad from Sweetgreen, free frozen custard from Shake Shack, and free macaroons from Sofitel Philadelphia. The event took place between 9am and noon.

Spruce Street Harbor Park along the Delaware River kicked off its season with a free weekend-long festival featuring music, crafts, face painting, takeaways, and a prize vault.

Washington Avenue Green on Columbus Blvd. hosted a make-and-take craft event for moms on Saturday, May 12, from 10am to 2:30pm. The event also included free entertainment, music, and outdoor play.

Craft and Hobby Freebies

The scrapbooking and crafting community had opportunities to access free products and resources during May 2018.

ScrapbookExpo hosted a Freebie Friday with Heidi Swapp, featuring a giveaway of scrapbooking products. To enter, participants needed to leave a comment on the blog post before Thursday, May 3, at 11:59pm EST. The giveaway was open to residents of the United States.

Additionally, ScrapbookExpo provided information about accessing resources through their online platforms, including their website, weekly blog, Facebook groups organized by show location, and YouTube channel.

Conclusion

May 2018 offered a diverse range of freebies and promotional opportunities across multiple categories. Consumers could access discounts on jewelry and clothing, digital design resources, free food and beverages, community events, and crafting materials. Many of these offers were specifically timed around Mother's Day or other seasonal celebrations. While some promotions required specific codes or purchases, many were completely free and accessible to all consumers. The variety of available options demonstrated how brands and retailers used free samples and promotional offers to engage with customers during this period.

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