February Freebies: From family meals to free cash - consumer expert shares how to save money this month

"Many of us are still paying off Christmas debts. So by making a plan this month and being organised can help you maximise some of the great free deals and offers there are."

Here, Hawkes shares her guide on the best February freebies.

Coffee and Cake

Download the Greggs app and register for an account to pick up a free hot drink as a welcome gift. Simply scan the QR code at the till to claim your free regular-sized tea, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate or espresso. The offer needs to be used within 31 days.

Members of the Ikea loyalty scheme can enjoy one free coffee or tea, in-store every weekday (Monday to Friday). You can sign up to become part of the Ikea Family via its website.

Scan your myWaitrose barcode at a self-service coffee machine in Waitrose and Little Waitrose stores. No purchase necessary.

Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed doughnut to anyone who signs up for its loyalty program. After joining, simply download the app to receive a voucher for your free treat.

You can redeem it at either a Krispy Kreme store or Tesco, but make sure you use it within 30 days before it expires.

New members of the John Lewis loyalty program will receive a £5 e-gift card when they spend over £50. Additionally, they’re giving away vouchers for a complimentary cake and hot drink. Signing up for My John Lewis is quick and easy—just register online or in-store. You can then redeem your voucher at John Lewis cafés.

Family Meals

Join the Pizza Express Club to benefit from a free side dish every time you dine in or place an online order via PizzaExpress, plus a free dessert on your birthday (Bronze Level)

Free Dough Balls ‘PizzaExpress’, a free soft drink and a free tea / coffee every time you dine in or order online via PizzaExpress, plus a free classic pizza on your birthday (Silver Level)

A free Romana upgrade and a free Piccolo kid's meal Monday to Thursday (Gold Level)

You can get free meals for children at Dobbies Garden Centres with any traditional or full breakfast, or adult main course

At Purezza children under 10 can enjoy a free mini pizza with every adult main course purchased.

Sign up to the Las Iguanas app to get one child's meal free with every adult main.

At Travelodge up to two children (aged 15 or under) can eat free for every full paying adult.

Prezzo: kids up to the age of 10 eat free with a paying adult every weekday after 4pm and all weekend. This offer can be claimed by downloading an online voucher.

At Beefeater two children under 16 can eat for free with every adult breakfast purchased.

Up to two under 16s eat breakfast for free at Premier Inn when an adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal

Entertainment and days out

With a Club Lloyds Account you can get 6 cinema ticket vouchers per account per year following the initial 30-day selection period. If you have chosen Vue as your cinema provider, you will also receive 6 half-price popcorn vouchers that can be redeemed for any sized popcorn with a valid cinema booking.

Treat your family to a short break at Chessington World of Adventures and get your second day in the theme park for free.

My Pet Pals workshops will be running in Pets at Home stores from 1st February - 23rd February. Here children can learn how to take care of small animals and the birds in the garden. Children will also receive an activity sheet and a certificate.

Free money

Pick up some FREE cash in February with the latest bank switch offers. NB: Terms and Conditions apply to all offers.

First Direct are offering £175 for opening a 1st Account

At Nationwide you can get £175 by switching to a FlexPlus, FlexDirect or FlexAccount.

At TSB you can get £100 for switching to one of its Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus accounts.