30 Valentine’s Day Freebies – Free 4G Smartphones, tablets, food, cards & crafts - National Holidays

In case you haven't noticed it, love is in the air! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and that means doling out some extra dough on the one you love. While all indications of an improving economy appear to be on the horizon, many families continue to find ways to cut back on expenses. But you don’t need to spend an arm-and-a-leg to remind that special someone just how much you care this holiday. Contrary to all the hype, giving a gift of love does not have to be expensive.

Once again numerous businesses and restaurants across the United States are showing the love and getting into the Valentine's Day spirit by offering special discounts, deals and freebies in honor of the Valentine’s Day holiday. Whether you are looking for a romantic trinket or sweet treat, treat your sweetie with one of the freebies and special deals listed below.

Please note – some offers are valid only during specific time frames and/or valid only at participating locations. Please check the vendor’s website or call ahead for specific details.

Valentine’s Day 2012 Freebies & Goodies for your Sweetie!

T-Mobile’s Free Smartphones & Tablets Valentine’s Day Special – Love is sure in the air over at T-Mobile! If you're in the market for a new phone, you're in luck! The company is offering all of its 4G Smartphones and select tablets for “free” for one day only! New and existing customers can take advantage of the offer on February 11th after a mail-in rebate card when signing up for a qualifying new contract. Specific details apply.
Free Krispy Kreme - Krispy Kreme is giving away a dozen Free Valentine’s Day cards when you purchase a dozen of their doughnuts. But wait – it gets better. Each card entitles the holder to receive a free donut!
Free Cookie – Hungry? Participating Quiznos are giving away free cookies. Printable coupon is required.
Boston Market Dessert Freebie – Visit a participating Boston Market on Valentine’s Day, purchase a meal with drink and you’ll get a free individual dessert when you use the coupon.
Izzo’s Illegal Burrito Special – Bring your special someone into participating Izzo’s Illegal Burrito locations and you can get a heckuva deal. But one entrée and get the second one for free. This offer is good for Valentine’s Day only, from 5:00 P.M. until the joint closes. Dine-in only and coupon is required.
BOGO Qdoba Entree – Stop by participating Qdoba locations on February 14th for the buy one entrée and get a second entrée for free. But there is a catch – you must lock lips with someone else – a significant other or perhaps a tall, dark and handsome stranger.
Free Drink at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – Buy one drink, get the second one for free at the Coffee Bean on Valentine’s Day from 6:00 A.M. until 11:30 P.M.
Free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream - Participating Ben and Jerry’s are giving away a free Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream Free Scoop Give-Away on Valentine’s Day from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Ruby’s Diner Free Milkshake – Ruby’s Diner is celebrating more than Valentine’s Day, They are also celebrating an important anniversary. Get a free Valentine’s Day milkshake when you purchase two adult entrees. Just print off the coupon and use between February 11th and Feb. 15th, 2012.
Free DVD Rental - Redbox is spreading the love by giving away free virtual Valentine’s Day cards with a special suprise. Send a free card to all your Faceook friends which includes a promotion code for a free DVD movie rental on Valentine’s Day. This offer is valid only on February 14th. One per person, per account. In case you haven’t already, just “like” them on Facebook and send out your cards.
Free Movie – Speaking of movies, the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami will be showing the 1953 flick Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on Sunday, February 12th at 7:00 P.M. in the Fountain Courtyard. Enjoy plush couches and al fresco dining too. Admission is free and no reservation is required.
Free Swarovski Crystal Jar - You could win a free Vaseline Limited Edition Swarovski Crystal Jar if you are quick on the draw. The first 100 “eligible entrants” could win one of these jars on February 14th at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time. No purchase is necessary. Check out the rules.
Free Bath & Body Works Travel Size Item - Bath and Body Works is giving away a free travel size Signature Collection item of your choice for Valentine’s Day. This $5 value is good for in store only, while supplies last. While no purchase is necessary, you will need a coupon. This freebie runs from February 14 – 20, 2012.
Free Love at First Mist - Bath and Body is also giving away Love at First Mist. Just follow the instructions on Facebook to send that special someone a Valentine's Day surprise with the free gift.
Free Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids – Why buy when you can make your own and save a bit of money while you’re at it?
Printable Valentine’s Day cards for children - Fun!
Free Valentine's Day Postcards - Check out this romantic assortment of free electronicValentine’s Day postcards from Wedding Chicks.
Free Valentine's Day Card Creator Clinic - Speaking of cards, head on over to participating Lowe’s stores and take part in the Valentine Card Creator Clinic on Saturday, February 11. Sign up is required.
Free Disney Valentine’s Day Craft Event – Participating Disney Stores will also be celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering a free event on Saturday, February 11th from 10:30 until 1:00. The minimum age requirement for those participating is 3 years of age. Lineup does not begin until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please call your nearest store for more information.
Free Valentine’s Day Desserts Cookbook - Need something sweet for your sweetie? Amazon Prime members can download this free Amazon Kindle cookbook, Valentine’s Day Desserts for ideas.
Free Cookbook - Mr. Food is giving away his Treats for Your Sweetheart – 14 Valentine’s Day Desserts printable color cookbook for free.
Free 21 Valentine Craft Ideas for Kids Printable Book – Love to craft? Download this free printable book from Fave Crafts.
Candy Kiss Mice Craft - Speaking of crafts, check out these adorable Valentine’s Day mice!
Scented Love Garland Craft - Love to sew? Check out this adorable project perfect for February 14th! Patterns and directions are included.
Free Printable Love Coupon Booklets - Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night designed these two free coupon books filled with free “love coupons.”. The one booklet includes premade coupons like ½ Hour Massage, Date for Ice Cream, etc. The second booklet allows you or your sweetie to fill in the coupons.
Free Kindle Edition Puzzlebook – Amazon’s Prime Members can receive this free Kindle Edition 14 Valentine Puzzle Quizzes Puzzlebook.
Print Candee Illustration & Designs Mailbox – Don’t know where to put all those Valentine’s Day cards? Get this adorable love birds' mailbox template for free when you “like” them on Facebook. Step-by-step directions are included.
Free Valentine's Day Icons - Download this set of Cuberto’s Valentine’s Day themed icons from Smashing Magazine for your website.
Reduced Bowling Game - Participating Brunswick Bowling & Billiards will be offering 2 hours of bowling for two for $20 on Valentine’s Day.
Free Love Music Downloads –Just “like” them on Facebook to download 13 free tracks from Love is Hopeless.