It's hard out there for a girl who wants to show her mom some love on Mother's Day [1] but is just plain broke. The good news is there are plenty of businesses offering freebies that you can take advantage of (but remember, it's the thought that counts)!
- McCormick & Schmick's: All moms who dine at the restaurant get a free chocolate-covered strawberry [2].
- Shoney's: Head to Shoney's for a family lunch or dinner, and Mom will get a free slice [3] of the restaurant's famous strawberry pie.
- Orange Leaf: What mom doesn't love frozen yogurt? This Mother's Day, all moms who go to Orange Leaf will get up to eight ounces of free froyo [4]!
- Starbucks: Get half-priced Frappucinos [5] at Starbucks from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. through May 10.
- Shutterfly: You can make a meaningful and personalized card for free from Shutterfly — just use the code CARD4U [6].
- BOGO magazine subscription: If your mom likes to relax with a good magazine, she'll love All You, and this year, the publication is having a two-for-one subscription deal [7]. Each issue comes to less than $1.
- Amazon: Amazon is offering free one-day shipping [8] on Mother's Day gifts — no Prime membership required.
- Hooter's: With the purchase of a drink, moms get a free meal at Hooter's [9] on May 10.
- Chuck E. Cheese's: If your mom has younger kids who love Chuck E. Cheese's, she can treat herself on Mother's Day with a free thin and crispy pizza with the purchase of a large pizza. Get the coupon here [10].
- Free admission to public gardens: Take a turn around a beautiful public garden with free admission on May 8. Many participating gardens [11] have free admission and special offers.
- California Pizza Kitchen: Post a sweet photo with the hashtag #CPKDearMomSweeps, and you'll be entered to win your mom an amazing weekend getaway. Get the details on the Dear Mom contest [12].
- Bonefish Grill: If you go out for a family dinner at Bonefish Grill and spend $50, you'll get a free $10 gift card [13].
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