May 2018 Online Freebies and Promotional Offers

The provided source material details a variety of freebies and promotional offers available to U.S. consumers in May 2018. These offers span multiple categories, including digital assets, food and beverage samples, wellness services, and retail discounts. The information originates from news reports, brand announcements, and promotional blogs. Key themes from the data include Mother’s Day promotions, National Bike Month activities, and ongoing brand engagement initiatives.

Digital and Design Freebies

A notable digital offer for May 2018 was the release of free desktop wallpapers. An independent design blog provided "May 2018 Desktop Wallpapers" as a free download. The source indicated that these wallpapers were available in two versions: one featuring dates and one without. The distribution of these wallpapers was tied to a newsletter sign-up, which also provided subscribers with special offers on design courses and products, as well as instant access to a "Resource Library" containing over 50 design and lettering files.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Several food and beverage freebies were reported during May 2018, primarily centered around specific events or brand anniversaries.

Coffee Giveaway: Pilot Flying J offered a complimentary hot or iced coffee of any size to mothers during the Mother’s Day weekend in May 2018. To redeem this offer, consumers were required to download the Pilot Flying J mobile application.
Juice Day: Sip-N-Glo hosted its annual "Free Juice Day" on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The event took place at the brand's three locations, with juice service starting at 11:00 AM. Additionally, the first 50 customers at each location received free mini cupcakes.
Cannoli Giveaway: Angelina's Italian Grill in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, distributed 1,000 free cannolis on Thursday, May 17, 2018. This giveaway was part of the restaurant's 1st annual customer appreciation day and took place between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Community and Event-Based Offers

The source data highlights free activities and services associated with community events and holidays occurring in May 2018.

Bicycle Services: To commemorate National Bike Month, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia offered free bicycle checkups on Thursday, May 17, 2018. While customers waited for their bikes, they were provided with free drinks and snacks from the Red Owl Tavern. The event also included a raffle for a brand new bicycle.
Park Cleanup Incentives: Friends of Rittenhouse Square organized a park cleanup event as part of Love Your Park Week. Volunteers who participated in planting flowers, weeding, and raking received free food from local businesses. Specifically, the offer included a 16oz salad from Sweetgreen, frozen custard from Shake Shack, and macaroons from Sofitel Philadelphia.
Craft Activities: A "make and take" craft event for Mother’s Day was held at the Washington Avenue Green in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The event ran from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and also featured free entertainment, music, and outdoor play.
Festival Access: Spruce Street Harbor Park in Philadelphia kicked off its season with a free weekend-long festival in May 2018. The festival included music, crafts, face painting, takeaways, and access to a prize vault.

Retail and Service Discounts

While many retail offers listed in the source data were discounts rather than no-cost freebies, they represent significant promotional value available during May 2018.

Spa and Wellness: Spa Week offered a 15% discount on Spa & Wellness gift cards, which are redeemable for massages, facials, and other services at over 9,000 locations nationwide. This discount required the code MD2018 and was valid until May 14, 2018.
Jewelry: Several jewelry retailers ran Mother’s Day promotions. Blue Nile offered 25% off select items with code MOM2018 (April 25 - May 11). Kay Jewelers provided tiered discounts based on purchase amount (e.g., $150 off over $450 with code MDAYGIFT150). Zales offered up to 50% off gifts plus free shipping through May 13. Kmart provided an extra 15% off fine jewelry with code FORMOM (May 6 - 13).
Clothing and Accessories: Belk offered tiered coupons ($10 off $50, $20 off $100, $30 off $150) valid through May 13, 2018. Fit & Fresh, a retailer of insulated bags, offered 20% off its Mother’s Day collection with code MOM20. Kate Spade provided 20% off full-priced items until May 13. Jewlr offered 15% off any order plus free shipping with code MOTHERSDAY15 through May 13.
Creative Workshops: The Scrapbook Expo hosted a "Freebie Friday" with Heidi Swapp in May 2018. This online event included a giveaway of creative products, open to U.S. residents who left a comment on the blog post by May 3, 2018.

Conclusion

The promotional landscape for May 2018, as detailed in the provided sources, was dominated by Mother’s Day offers and seasonal activities. Consumers had access to a mix of digital downloads, food samples, community event incentives, and retail discounts. The majority of these offers required specific actions, such as downloading an app, using a promo code, or attending an event in person.