The provided source material focuses on Mother's Day activities, spa deals, and dining options in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area for 2018. While the search query requested information on "freebies," the sources primarily detail promotional discounts, gift card deals, and paid event experiences rather than traditional free samples or no-cost product trials. The information centers on local service providers and event organizers offering value-added promotions for the holiday.
Spa and Beauty Promotional Offers
Several spa and salon locations in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area offered specific Mother's Day gift card promotions and package deals in 2018. These promotions typically involved purchasing a gift card at a discount or receiving bonus value with a purchase.
- Mi Salon Spa in Florence, Kentucky, offered a gift card deal where customers could purchase a $150 spa gift card for $125.
- Mitchell’s Salon and Day Spa with locations in Kenwood, West Chester, Hyde Park, and Tri-County provided a Mother's Day gift certificate sale. The savings options ranged from a $50 gift certificate for $40 up to a $1,000 gift certificate for $800.
- Tranquility Spa in Miami Township, Clermont County, promoted a deal where purchasing a Mother’s Day spa package would result in a free massage or facial gift card.
- Tuscany Spa and Salon in Harper’s Station in Symmes Township, Hamilton County, offered several Mother’s Day spa packages at varying prices. These included the "Mommy’s Escape" package and a "Mommy and Me" photoshoot experience.
- Woodhouse Spas with locations throughout the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area provided various gift card options for special spa packages at different price points.
- Elements Massage promoted its AromaRitual, described as a new massage plus aromatherapy experience, as part of its aromatic escape packages for Mother's Day.
Dining and Brunch Promotions
Restaurants in the region offered special brunch menus and buffet pricing for Mother's Day. These were structured as paid dining experiences rather than complimentary meals.
- Terrace Cafe, located inside the Cincinnati Art Museum, offered a three-course prix fixe brunch for $40 per adult, with children's items priced a la carte. Museum members received a 10 percent discount. The menu included items such as apple, prosciutto, and brie flatbread; marinated flank steak with shrimp-and-crab-stuffed avocado; and candied-bacon French toast.
- La Petite Pierre in Madeira featured a buffet with nearly 20 different items, including gravlax, shrimp cocktail, and Alaskan king crab legs.
- Carabello Coffee offered a brunch with complimentary drinks including juice, milk, bottomless Carabello drip coffee, and one mimosa per adult over age 21. Pricing was $60 for adults, $50 for seniors, $18 for children ages 4-12, and free for children under 4.
- An Italian osteria in Hyde Park (identified by address 3514 Erie Ave.) provided a buffet featuring classic Italian dishes such as ribollita, frittata with leeks and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and polenta with Bolognese sauce. Pricing was $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under.
- A Blue Ash staple (identified by address 4200 Cooper Road) hosted all-day Mother's Day celebrations with both brunch and dinner buffets. The buffets included more than two dozen items, such as a carving station and seafood bar. Brunch was available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and dinner from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Event and Activity Promotions
Various events and activities were available for Mother's Day weekend, most of which required payment for participation or tickets.
- BB Riverboats offered Mother's Day cruises on the Ohio River on Sunday, May 13, 2018. A brunch cruise ran from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and a dinner cruise from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Cincinnati Preservation Association hosted a 2018 Spring House Tour on Saturday, May 12, in Westwood, featuring a tour of historic homes.
- Cincinnati Zoo promoted visiting to see new animal babies.
- Sprouts and Stouts Festival took place in Covington over Mother's Day weekend (May 6-7). The event featured a plant sale from local suppliers, an outdoor music festival on Saturday with local acts, food from local food trucks, craft beer from Rhinegeist, and art activities for children. The event was described as a fundraiser for nonprofits.
- Loveland Food Truck Rally occurred on Sunday, May 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Shoppers Haven Mall. The event included over 20 food trucks, entertainment, live music, and a children's area with inflatables. Food and beverages were available for purchase, and the event was free to attend.
- Cincinnati Preservation Association 2018 Spring House Tour provided access to historic homes in Westwood on Saturday, May 12.
- Workout Sundayz offered a free 45-minute bootcamp class at Ziegler Park in Over-the-Rhine on Sunday, May 12, led by instructors from Posh Fitness.
- Classical Revolution hosted a performance by the Rochefort Wind Quintet at Northside Tavern on Sunday, May 12, at 8:00 p.m. The event was free.
Other Offers and Activities
Additional promotions mentioned included a free new home show in Northern Kentucky, which featured 20 homes and ran through May 20. The Loveland Food Truck Rally and Workout Sundayz were also noted as free-to-attend events. The source material did not contain information regarding free samples of consumer packaged goods, mail-in sample programs, or no-cost product trials from national brands. The promotional activities described were primarily local, service-based, and event-focused for the 2018 Mother's Day period.
Conclusion
The available source material details a range of promotional offers and paid experiences for Mother's Day 2018 in Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area. The offers primarily consisted of discounted gift cards from spas and salons, special brunch and dinner menus at restaurants, and ticketed or event-based activities such as riverboat cruises and home tours. While several free events were available, including a food truck rally, a bootcamp class, and a musical performance, the data does not support the existence of free product samples or trials in the categories of beauty, baby care, pet food, health, or household goods during this specific time frame and location.