What US buyers can get for free in March

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New season brings new promotions and discounts. Among the proposals that are trying to attract customers, there are especially pleasant ones, thanks to which the goods can be received and completely free! Resource MoneyTalksNews gathered not only a list of free March offers, but also 8 ideas for saving your March budget.

Free seeds

It is very nice to start spring with planting. In March, several companies offer seeds as a gift. On the Cheerios website hand out seeds of wild flowers. Moreover, the company itself sows field flowers in oat fields in different states. “We need bees,” they say. The more wildflowers, the better pollinators live.

Tasty Bite and AmpleHarvest.org Together they decided to hand out 30 thousands of free organic seed packages. In exchange, you will be asked to give part of the harvest to the local charity canteen — this will help many Americans who cannot afford fresh vegetables.

Free pancakes in IHOP - only March 7

If you do not like burgers for breakfast, then perhaps you will enjoy pancakes. Celebrate National Pancake Day, 7 March, with IHOP. From 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening (and in some places to 22-00) visitors will offer free original IHOP pancakes in exchange for a small donation to the charity network partners.

Free medical examination at Sam's Club - only March 11

In Sam's Club 11, March will conduct free medical examinations for everyone, even if you are not a member of Sam's Club. From 11: 00 to 16: 00 come to check these indicators:

• Sugar level
• Cholesterol level
• Blood pressure
• Sight and hearing
• Body fat percentage

This offer will be valid only in those Sam's Club centers where there is a pharmacy.

Free tax help from Aarp Foundation Tax—Help

Taxpayers with low or medium income can get free help with the preparation of tax reports through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. Under this program, 5 has thousands of offices throughout the country. Special attention is paid to taxpayers older than 50 years. This link can be found. nearest office in your area.

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Free popsicles in Rita's and dairy queen March 20 only

Rita's network has been celebrating spring with a great tradition for the past year - to treat customers with free popsicles with ice cream. Last year, 9 had been working on Rita's network for nearly a million Americans. Come in between the 12 and 21 hoursto meet the spring with ice cream.

If you prefer soft ice cream, head to Dairy Queen. On the same day as Rita's, Dairy Queen will treat visitors to this delicacy. There is a list of places the company's website. In exchange for ice cream (and free topping in addition), you will be asked to make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals network of children's hospitals.

But if some free treats or surveys need to wait a whole year, then the next 8 tips from GoBankingRates help you save for the entire month.

1. Stock up on frozen foods with discounts

March is “the month of frozen foods” and it's time to stock up. Savings expert, founder of the site LivingRichWithCoupons.com Cindy Lives says that in March there will be a lot of coupons for frozen products. In addition, the stores will be promotions and sales: a refund for purchases, for example, or a discount in dollars or interest when buying a certain amount of goods.

This link can be found. 10 sites with current coupons.

If you use several offers, some products will be free for you. Do not limit yourself to buying frozen food only in grocery stores, the expert says. Large supermarkets, such as Target, will also hold promotions. The best deals in stores in your area can be found on the website Retale.com or in its mobile application.

2. Freeze his subscription в gym

12 March hours translate to summer time, which means that you will have an extra hour for training during the daylight hours.

“With extra daylight at your disposal, you can train outside,” says Andrea Voroh, an expert on saving money. - It's time to cancel your gym membership, which you rarely use, or freeze it for a minimal fee, and take advantage of the opportunity to work out on the street. For example, run or ride a bike all summer. ”

You can also pay less for electricity if you reduce the heating intensity in the house. Let your house warm the sun now!

"Going to work, raise the curtains or blinds," - recommends Vrah. The longer the sun shines throughout the day, the more electricity you can save on it (and, accordingly, pay less bills).

3. Discounts on products in honor of St. Patrick's Day

You do not need to be an ethnic Irish to take advantage of the actions in honor of St. Patrick's Day. They will start before March 17. Throughout the month there will be sales of products such as canned corned beef and vegetables traditional for this holiday, Livesie says. “If you have a large freezer, you can buy it with a reserve for a year,” advises the expert.

For example, cabbage, potatoes and carrots will be sold at discounted prices. Seasonal vegetables such as broccoli and asparagus are 50% cheaper compared to the periods when they are not in season, Livesie says. To get the most out of seasonal discounts on products in March, create a menu for each week, based on what is now sold on the stock. So you can significantly reduce the cost of products.

4. Save on detergents or make your own

March is the start of the spring harvest season, so this month there will be a lot of sales, coupons and promotions for cleaning products, Livesie says. If you take advantage of many discounts, some products will be free. An expert advises to make stocks. “I don’t miss the opportunity to get something for free,” she adds.

You can also save by making your own cleaning products. “Vinegar, baking soda, fresh lemons, rubbing alcohol and water can be used to make effective non-abrasive products for less money,” says Vorokh. "Recipes" homemade detergents can be found on the Internet.

“You can even make your own air freshener and at the same time protect yourself and your family from harmful toxins, such as phthalates, which are contained in commercial products,” says Vorokh. Mix baking soda and a few drops of essential oil in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a spray can and fill it with water. “Then shake - and you're done! You have an air freshener for rooms, carpets, sofas, shoes or bed linen, ”says Vorokh.

5. Sell ​​unwanted items

You probably will do spring cleaning, so do not be lazy to walk through the cabinets, garage and attic. There you will definitely find something that you have not used for a long time. These things can be turned into money.

“Arrange a garage sale to get rid of unwanted clothes, household items, sports equipment and furniture,” said Vorokh. - Place a lot of ads on the Internet, in the newspaper, as well as in the city and invite visitors to your “shopping”. The main thing is to arrange the goods beautifully and cleanly, so it will attract more attention. ”

Things can be sold online. For larger items, such as furniture, post on Craigslist.org to find local buyers who can pick up their purchases themselves.

“Clothes can be sold online on sites like thredUp.com or eBay,” says Vorokh. “They put the photo themselves and set the selling price.”

6. Grow a garden from seed

If you dream of a vegetable garden, March is the right time to start growing vegetables from seeds. “It saves you money, because you will not buy seedlings in April. Seeds are several times smaller than ready seedlings, ”Livesie says.

Another opportunity to save is on pots for seedlings. Instead, the expert advises to use egg shells. Wash it, fill it with soil and seeds and place it in an egg carton. When you are ready to transplant your garden in the open ground, simply transfer the egg shells with seeds to the ground.

By growing your own vegetables, you will save on vegetable purchases at the supermarket and you can freeze the leftovers for the winter.

7. Save on the cost of spring break

You do not need to shell out for a beach holiday, a trip to a big city or somewhere else. “If you have a limited budget, think about relaxing at home this year,” says Vorokh.

Staying at home, you can spend time usefully if you approach the issue wisely. “You can create a ‘campsite’ in your backyard—put up tents, sleep under the stars, build a fire, and roast marshmallows with your kids,” Woroch says. — Play games, do crafts or organize quests for the whole family. You can also walk around your hometown as tourists.”

If you do decide to take a holiday away from home, there are ways to reduce the cost of it. For example, stay in a hotel with a kitchen and cook your own food by yourself.

You can take it with you as a snack throughout the day, says Vorokh. In order not to buy expensive water at tourist spots, bring refillable water bottles with you. Limit the number of souvenirs to one for each child. And do not be lazy to daily look for discounts and offers for entertainment and restaurants on sites like Groupon.

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8. Reduce tax preparation costs

Tax reporting must be submitted by April 18, but you can save on preparation as early as March. Look for discount coupons for reporting software on sites like RetailMeNot. Livesey also recommends checking out Amazon and local office supply stores and discount clubs like Costco for the same purpose.

Those who pass by the criteria of the IRS Free File free filing program can receive such software for free.

If your adjusted income does not exceed $ 64 thousands, you can use one of the software on the IRS.gov website.

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