Mother’s Day 2023: Discounts, Deals and Freebies Moms Can Take Advantage Of
Hopefully, you’ve already marked May 14 on your calendars this year. That’s not only Mother’s Day 2023, but it’s also the day you should be showering your mother figures with gifts and love. Moms are there for us in our time of need and they deserve so much more recognition than we can ever give them. Mothering is a full-time job—that many moms hold while also having a real, paying full-time job—and therefore all the deals and free things they can get their hands on are rightfully theirs.
Below you’ll find 25+ freebies, deals and discounts for Mother’s Day. There are restaurants, fast-food chains and retail stores offering free gifts with purchases or some pretty sweet deals. And if you’re a mom reading this, there’s nothing wrong with going out and using these deals to spoil yourself on Mother’s Day because, hey, it’s more than warranted. In fact, it’s encouraged.
So take a look at these Mother’s Day freebies and deals that all moms can (and should) take advantage of.
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25+ Mother's Day 2023 Deals, Freebies and Discounts
KFC
KFC is not only offering a special Mother’s Day meal, but that meal can get you free nuggets too. Log onto KFC’s website or use their app to get a free order of 12-piece chicken nuggets when you order the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation Meal. This includes eight pieces of boned chicken OR eight chicken tenders, along with two sides, four biscuits and dipping sauce. This meal is offered from May 10-14, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Dove Chocolate
If you or your mom are feeling lucky, enter Dove Chocolate’s contest to win a feature on Dove Chocolate’s Instagram and a self-care day full of Dove Chocolate and a spa. You can do this by posting a picture of your mom or mother figure in your life. To enter, tag @DoveChocolate and hashtag #DoveChocolateMOMents through May 12th.
Aroma Joe’s
Aroma Joe’s, a local coffee and espresso shop, will be offering moms BOGO up to 24 oz iced drinks on Mother’s Day. You can find participating locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Florida and find them on their site.
White Castle
White Castle is giving Mom a free sweet treat this Mother’s Day. The famous sliders fast food chain restaurant is offering free dessert on a stick with any purchase made from May 12-14. Plus, May 15 is National Slider Day, so you can get a free slider then as well. And since May is National Burger Month, White Castle is also offering $25 gift cards for $19.21 and 20% off all mobile all month long.
Steak ‘n Shake
Also to celebrate National Burger Month, Steak ‘n Shake is offering free delivery for Rewards members every Monday through May. Mother’s Day is nothing without free things, right?
Urban Stems
If you want to get your mom some lovely flowers for a discounted price (of if you’re a mom and want to treat yourself to something bright and beautiful), Urban Stems is offering 20% off your order with the code FORMOM.
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Baublebar
Jewelry is always a great go-to when it comes to Mother’s Day. If you want to get mom something cute while saving some money (or, again, if you’re a mom who wants to spoil herself a bit), Baublebar is having its Spring 2023 sale by offering 20% off bracelets when you use the code STACKING20.
Macy’s
Popular department store, Macy’s, is also hosting a Mother’s Day sale now through May 14. Add an extra 25% off already discounted items by using the code MOM at checkout.
Cozy Earth
As a mom, sometimes all you want is to relax and wear some comfy yet cute clothes while doing it. Cozy Earth has got you covered on that front; the luxury bedding and clothing brand is offering up to 30% off site-wide specifically for Mother’s Day. Buy anything from the softest robes to the comfiest pajama sets. Not to mention their bedding collections and plus socks.
MasterClass
It might sound nerdy, but there really isn’t anything like gifting knowledge. That’s kind of hard to wrap sometimes, but MasterClass is making it easy this Mother’s Day. Whether you’re a mom who’s buying classes for herself or you’re buying it for your own mom, the company is offering 35% off your first year for Mother’s Day, exclusively.
Zales
Take advantage of another special Mother’s Day sale, this time at Zales. They’re running massive discounts of up to 50% off their Mother’s Day collection. Buy anything from gorgeous rings to delicate earrings for half the usual price.
California Pizza Kitchen
Moms get a special kind of pizza on Mother’s Day at California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is offering heart-shaped crispy thin-crust pizzas (for no additional charge) on May 14th. Plus, moms who come in on that special day will get a $10 bonus card to use at a later date.
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TCBY
The Country’s Best Yogurt (aka TCBY) is offering moms the first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt and toppings for FREE on Mother’s Day. A yummy, cool way to end Mom’s special day for sure.
Panda Express
Panda Express, known for its delicious orange chicken and fried rice, is offering a deal through May 14th. If you buy $30+ worth of gift cards, you’ll get a free bowl. Perfect for mom and you to reap the benefits of motherhood (kinda).
Coach
Coach is offering 25% off now through May 14, which is the best way to splurge responsibly because mothers deserve designer handbags too. Make sure to use code MY25 at checkout to get this offer.
Live Nation
While this one isn’t specifically just for Mother’s Day, moms can take advantage of Live Nation’s Concert Week (which starts their presale during and through Mother’s Day, from May 10 - May 16). You can score $25 tickets to some big-name concerts. 5 Seconds of Summer, Bret Michaels, Jason Aldean, Maroon 5, Snoop Dog, Luke Bryan and so many more artists are a part of this special. Check out Live Nation’s website to see which concerts are coming to your area for $25.
Pandora
Pandora Jewelry is one of the most well-known jewelry brands at the moment and they of course offer something every mom will love. They have a specific Mother’s Day collection on their site along with offers of up to 30% off. You can also score a free bracelet when you spend $150 and up. No code is needed; during this promotional period, just add $150 (or more) worth of jewelry to your cart, and once you go to check out, there should be a prompt for you to choose your free Pandora Moments Hearth & Butterfly Bangle in either 14k rose gold or sterling silver.
Wayback Burgers
If you’re lucky enough to live by a Wayback Burger, you can take advantage of their end-of-May deals. You can get $3 kid meals from May 15-21 (only a day after Mother’s Day, so definitely enough for moms to spoil their kiddos just a little) and Triple Point Days from May 22-31.
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Kate Spade
The vibrant, classic purses from Kate Spade are great gifts for Mother’s Day (or a lovely gift to buy yourself, moms). Because of that, the brand is offering 30% off your whole purchase with the code MOM. The sale ends May 14, of course.
Sephora
Not only does Sephora have a ton of Mother’s Day gift guides and collections, but you can also get free same-day delivery through May 14 with code MOMSDAY. Whether it’s because you’re shopping for a last-minute gift or because you just like free perks, this one is a no-brainer for makeup and beauty products.
Keurig
The luxury coffee and coffee maker brand is making it easier for moms to buy their products. Until May 10th, use the code LOVEMOM23 on Keurig’s site to receive 25% off brewers. You can also get 30% off your first auto-delivery order with code MOMDAY30 (that one ends May 14). You can also use code BEVERAGE15 for 15% off all pods, bags and cans of coffee and more. If you’re a mom and a coffee lover (sometimes it’s just a job requirement because of all the early mornings), these deals are something you can’t pass up.
Amazon
The options for gifts and items to buy on Amazon are limitless. But the site did make some handy Mother’s Day gift guides. A lot of the items featured offer discounted prices and coupons as well.
Walmart
Another store with a really comprehensive guide to Mother’s Day gifts, Walmart always has great prices and discounts especially for Mom on her special day.
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Target
And as for Target, they have a specific Mother’s Day sale section on their site. Everything from cute graphic tank tops to candles, PJs, blankets and so much more is included in this sale.
Auntie Anne’s
Who doesn’t love a warm, soft pretzel from Auntie Anne’s? The food franchise is offering moms a great deal to buy any pretzel item or drink and get another one for 50% off. What a sweet treat for one of your favorite people in your life. Plus, if you buy a gift card online from Auntie Anne’s, you’ll receive a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel.
TGI Fridays
While TGI Fridays don’t have a Mothers-specific deal, they have more than enough to entice you to spend Mother’s Day there for dinner. Until July 3rd, customers can receive $15 Bonus Bites Cards for every $50 they spend on gift cards. If you’re not planning on spending that much on gift cards to TGI Fridays, you’ll also get $5 in Bonus Bites Cards for every $25 you spend in gift cards as well. Plus, with a pretty great happy hour deal ($4 cocktails, $5 wine, $2 beers) and 150 bonus Fridays Rewards points when you spend $25 from May 12 – June 12, you’ll basically be getting a free entree.
Now that you got your mom a gift, here are 75 inspiring quotes about motherhood and being a mom that are sure to look great on a Mother's Day card.
