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Freebies for November 14

Posted by bcg1961 on 13th November 2008

I found quite a varied selection of freebies for you to enjoy this week.  Happy sampling!

 

Nine packet sample of new NutraSweet artificial sweeteners flavors

 

If you are a member of Facebook, you can request a .01 ounce mini perfume spray sample of Clinique Happy . You need to be a member of Facebook  to request this sample.  The sample request link is about the middle of the page.


Adopt a shelter dog and get a one month supply of dog food from Pedigree .  You must provide proof of adoption to get this freebie.  Send Pedigree a copy of adoption documentation and a copy of the adoption receipt, along with Pedigree’s request form.


 

If you haven’t gotten a calendar for 2009 yet, you can get one free from Oriental Trading Co ., a craft and party supply distributor.

Try these new Kirkland Signature Supreme Diapers from Costco.

 

Get ready for storing holiday leftovers with a sample of Glad Food Storage and Freezer bags from Wal-Mart.

 

Kick butt with new Kickbutt Amped Energy Ballz .  I guess it’s an energy supplement.  Also available for Canada.

 

If you walk your dog in a public area, you need to clean up after it.  Try these Flush Doggy flushable dog waste bags instead of ordinary plastic or paper sacks.


If the Oriental Trading Co. calendar isn’t your cup of tea, request this one-of-a-kind calendar from Canadian Club .  Must be 21 to enter the site and request a calendar.  The link for the calendar is on the right side of the page.

 

Ocean Spray Cranberry is offering a 12 Months of Cranberry recipe book.  You can request a paperback copy by joining the Cranberry Club, or you can download a .pdf version of the book.

 

Sign up for the Stories From the Golden Age newsletter and receive a free ebook “The Devil’s Rescue”, and three posters with restored original art from Golden Age of Pulp Fiction.  You must have a legitimate email address as an activation key will be emailed to you.

Samples available only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  Limit one per sample per household.  Samples and freebies listed above were available at the time of this posting.  Author cannot guarantee the quality or receipt of any of the above freebies.

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Halloween Freebie Friday

Posted by bcg1961 on 31st October 2008

Maybe it’s because of all the free candy that will be available tonight to trick-or-treaters, but the new freebie offerings are kind of slim this week.  Hopefully you can find something in this short list that doesn’t scare you.

 

I hope that all my readers have a safe and happy Halloween!

 

The City of Tampa (Florida) is offering free “Recycle Today…Save Tomorrow” wristbands for taking the recycling pledge.  You don’t have to be a resident of Tampa, or even of Florida, to participate.  You do have to be a resident of the United States or Canada however. 

 

Does your puppy have a really bad case of doggie breath?  Help reduce that with this Breath-A-Licious dog bone.

 

Having trouble reaching those back teeth for flossing?  Then you need this free sample of the Reach Access Flosser.  Click on the link in the right-hand column to access the free sample form.

 

Sign up for the Betty Crocker e-newsletter and get a free Turtle Chex Mix bar.

 

Have a baby?  Try a sample of Member’s Mark Infant Formula in Milk or Gentle formulas, from Sam’s Club.

 

Get a free sample of Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion from Costco.

 

 

All offers were available at the time of this posting. Limit one per offer per household.  Offers available only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  I cannot guarantee the quality or receipt of any of the above-mentioned freebies.

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October 24 Freebie Friday

Posted by bcg1961 on 24th October 2008

Sorry this is so late today.  There’s not a lot of offers today.  Hopefully you’ll be able to find something here that interests you.

Health & Beauty Freebies

If you’re in need of a product like this, try a sample of one of 4 Tena products : Underwear, Ultra Briefs, Ultra Stretch Briefs, or Light Pads.

I blogged about this freebie offer a couple of weeks ago.  It’s still active, so I thought I’d include it again.  Get a free sample of both Stayfree Pads and Carefree Pantiliners from Wal-Mart.

If you prefer Always, you can try the Always Infinity pads , also from Wal-Mart.

Food & Drink Freebies

Get a 1.1 ounce sample pack of Dunkin’ Donuts At Home Dark Roast coffee.

If Dunkin’ Donuts coffee doesn’t do it for you, try a Folger’s Coffee sample from Wal-Mart.

Subscribe to Teeccino Healthy Tips newsletter and get free sample of Teeccino caffeine free herbal coffee .  Sign up in right hand column about halfway down page.

What’s better than chocolate?  Why, free chocolate of course!  Sample a box of 8 assorted Truffles from Haydee Chocolatiers .  Must confirm email.

Try a free bottle of Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce .  It’s the perfect complement to any meal.  At least, that’s what Country Bob’s website says.  You will also get Country Bob’s newsletter if you request this sample.

Miscellaneous Freebies

Mailfinity, which offers free web mail, is also offering a free magnetic clip with their logo.

How about some free lingerie from I-lingerie ?  This is an Australian company but it doesn’t say that you have to live in Australia to receive the free lingerie.  You do have to subscribe to their newsletter though.

Have you ever been in a really nasty public restroom and wanted to tell someone about it?  Here’s your chance.  This free Uberloo post-it pad has a checklist so you can leave your comments on those unsanitary public restrooms anonymously.  Dirty restrooms are a worldwide epidemic, so this is an international offer.

Samples available only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  Limit one per sample per household.  Samples and freebies listed above were available at the time of this posting.  Author cannot guarantee the quality or receipt of any of the above freebies.

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Freebie Friday for October 17

Posted by bcg1961 on 17th October 2008

Happy Friday!  I hope you enjoy today’s list of freebies.  We’ve got some Christian freebies, a free sample of pipe tobacco and some freebies from a lawyer on today’s list.  I hope you find something you can use.

 

Freebies for Women

Become a member of TotalBeauty.com and get a free Breast self-examination kit.

Try a free sample of Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift deep wrinkle treatment from Wal-Mart.

Freebies for Men

If you are a man who smokes a pipe, or you know of one who does, here’s a freebie just for them.  Try a sample of Altadis pipe tobacco.  Must be 21 in order to get this sample.

Get a free sample of Dunhill Fragrances for Men. Click the ‘free sample’ link on the left.

2009 Calendars

Here’s a couple more calendars for 2009 that you can get for free:

Free wall calendar from Church Mutual Insurance

2009 Unity Calendar

Miscellaneous freebies

Even if you don’t ski, this poster of Snowmass, Colorado is an awesome picture for your wall.
Take advantage of this free keychain or drink koozie from an Atlanta trial lawyer.  It’s not often you’ll get something free from a lawyer. Limited supply.  Click on ‘gear’ tab and then the purple box that says ‘get your jphii gear’.  The keychain and koozie are listed on the order form.  You can get one or the other, but not both.

Free issue of Florida Wildlife magazine

Seattle’s Best had this promotion last year and it was so successful, they brought it back.  Get a free sample of Seattle’s Best Coffee.  If you requested a sample last year, you may need to use a different email address to get this year’s freebie.

Free PUR Filters shopping list pad from Wal-Mart

Freebies for Kids

This is more for parents than for kids.  Keep your child’s health care notes in one convenient location with a free health notebook.

Is your child anxious for Christmas?  Get a free Countdown to Christmas activity book for children from Unity.

Health Freebies

Try a free sample of Neru Patch for foot and leg discomfort.

Join the Helpudiet newsletter and get a free tape measure.

Here’s a free .34 ounce sample of Psorent, psoriasis topical treatment

Samples available only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  Limit one per sample per househould.  Samples and freebies listed above were available at the time of this posting.  Author cannot guarantee the quality or receipt of any of the above freebies.

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Get a Free Bra

Posted by bcg1961 on 15th October 2008

Here’s an offer from Stock 23 for a free bra .  Stock 23 is a dealer of liquidation and overstock merchandise in California.  Their website doesn’t indicate the type of bra you get, but they show a picture of a cute little black and pink bra with the request form.  They ship to the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

 

I ordered one, we’ll see how this one turns out.  I’m a little leary because when I ordered the bra and it asked for size, the only options in the drop down menu are S, M, L, & XL.  I’ve never purchased a bra sized that way, so I’m not sure what to expect.

 

Just as a reminder, you can still enter the Wedgie-Free Wednesday sweepstakes from Hanes and get free panties.  They are giving away 500 pairs every week until December 30.  You can enter and win more than once too.  So far I’ve gotten two free pairs of panties and I keep entering, so hopefully I’ll get more.  Then maybe I can get rid of all the pairs with holes and worn-out elastic that are cluttering up my lingerie drawer!

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Free Pumpkin-Carving Stencils

Posted by bcg1961 on 11th October 2008

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Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about carving your pumpkins.  If you’re tired of the same old triangle eyes and scary grins, take a look at these free, downloadable pumpkin stencils.  All you need is a computer and a printer to download these patterns.  Some are .pdf format, so you may need Adobe Acrobat reader in order to view.  If you don’t already have Adobe Acrobat , you can download it for free.

You can find 24 different stencils from Hershey’s .  There are eight easy patterns, eight intermediate patterns, and eight advanced patterns available.

Scroll through 36 stencils from Better Homes & Gardens .  There are witches, ghosts and cats, and a variety of faces.  They don’t rate the difficulty, but some look pretty hard!  You have to register with bhg.com in order to download.

Celebrating Halloween has 29 stencils available, from traditional Halloween symbols to words.

Disney Princess stencils are available from the Huggies Happy Baby site.  You can choose from either the Sleeping Beauty or Cinderella collection.  In the Sleeping Beauty collection, you can choose from  Aurora, Prince, Maleficent, Fairies and Dragon; or  Cinderella, Castle, Cat and Mouse from the Cinderella collection.

DLTK has pumpkin carving instructions as well as stencil patterns available .  There are 27 stencils available to print.  Scroll down past the instructions to access the patterns.

Have fun and be careful!

Happy Halloween!

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Friday Freebies for October 10

Posted by bcg1961 on 10th October 2008

I’ve got a variety of freebies for you this week, including the best freebie I’ve ever come across.  Read on for more!  Since the freebies are so varied this week, I’m just providing a list instead of categorizing them.  I’m sure you’ll be able to find something you can use.

 

Help save the environment. Get a free, reusable tote bag in red or green.

 

Do you have a boat?  Get a free Anchors Away Marina, Marblehead Ohio floater keychain

 

Just in time for Christmas.  Wisconsin Dairy is offering 8 Free Holiday Cookie Recipe Cards for cookies made with real butter.

 

This has got to be the best freebie ever.  Get a Snuggle Fabric Softener Bundle from Hi, I’m Sarah.  The free bundle includes one 60-load concentrated bottle of Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener plus one 40-count box of Snuggle Dryer Sheets in your choice of fragrances.  After you register you will receive an email with a link which you have to click to confirm your request.

 

Are you a hot mom, or do you have a hot mom?  Get a Hot Mom Driving magnet from TV Show Hottest Mom In America.

 

For your child, here is an offer for BFF wristbands from Kidzooka.

 

Try a sample of Golden Award NT Liquid Butter Alternative.

 

Get a sample of Golden Harvest freeze-dried food.

 

You can request a 13-moon pocket calendar for 2009 and you can also indicate whether you’d like to receive the calendar each year.

 

Enter to win 16 ounce Spa Specific Velvet Milk Aloe Mask and receive free sample of a Velvet Milk product

 

This sample from Wal-Mart contains both Stayfree and Carefree pads for women.

 

Also from Wal-Mart, get a sample of Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix in a pre-measured packet.

 

Costco Warehouse is offering a sample of  Ponds Clean Sweep Facial Towelettes

 

Here’s a sample of Ultra Xcid Antacid.

 

Last this week is Life’s Abundance Pet Food for dogs and cats. Sample includes 1/4 cup of the Life’s Abundance Pet Food of your choice  (1/4 cup of each if you choose the dog/cat combo), one healthy treat, and one pet supplement

 

All offers listed were available at the time of this posting.  Limit one request per offer per household.  Offers available in the United States only unless otherwise noted.  Offers available while supplies last.

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Friday Freebies for October 3rd

Posted by bcg1961 on 3rd October 2008

I’ve got quite a few freebie finds for you this week. Should be a little something for everyone.

 

Freebies for Women

 

Get relief for those PMS days with Pamprin Period Relief pain reliever from Wal-Mart.

Are you expecting?  If so, you qualify for a free pregnancy wrist band and 6 month subscription to American Baby.  Rubber wrist band in pink or blue says Mommy2Be.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Treatment Centers of America are providing 1 year subscription to Women & Cancer magazine.  For each subscription, Cancer Treatment Centers of America will donate $5 to StandUp2Cancer for ongoing research.

You don’t have to be a baby to get this sample of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo.

If you don’t want baby shampoo, try this sample of Alterna shampoo from Allure magazine

Everyone’s vote counts!  Show that you plan to vote with this Mom’s Vote 08 Bumper Clinger

Freebies for Men

Get rid of that 5 O’Clock shadow with this free Schick QuattroTitanium razor

Are you a do-it-yourselfer, or do you like to think you are?  Get this free 2 year Subscription to Ready Made magazine for DIY’ers

Calendar Freebies

With 2009 quickly approaching, more and more calendars are appearing.  Here’s a couple of free ones that are available:

West Virginia 2009 Roadsides in Bloom calendar

2009 Calendar from Formetco, supplier for outdoor advertising

Health & Beauty Freebies

Help prevent skin infections with StaphAseptic antiseptic/pain-relieving gel.

Got milk but it gives you problems?  Try LactAid Fast Act Dietary Supplements from Sam’s Club

Miscellaneous Freebies

Show your racing spirit with Ferrari Formula 1 stickers from Shell.  International offer

Are you interested in hiking or geography, or just have a thing for maps?  You can get a free National Geographic Geotourism MapGuide for the Crown of the Continent Region, which consists of southwestern Alberta & southeastern British Columbia Canada, and northwestern Montana.

Get a free Bible, Book of Mormon or various DVD’s from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Click on the “Free Media” tab to see the complete list of everything they offer.  One of the free DVD’s is Mr. Krueger’s Christmas starring Jimmy Stewart.

Show your appreciation by sending a free postcard to our troops and get free address labels from the USO

The holidays are almost here!  Sign up for the Holidays at Home email newsletter and get a free Christmas ornament

Register at this site to request 5 free postage-paid envelopes per week at this site.  Envelopes will have advertiser messages printed on the back.

All offers were available at the time of this post.  Offers available while supplies last.  These are not affiliate links.  Offers good only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  Limit one per offer per household.

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Free Breast Cancer Awareness Wake-Up Call From Ellen

Posted by bcg1961 on 1st October 2008

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Ellen DeGeneres is doing her best to get the word out to remind women to get checked for breast cancer.  One way she is doing this is by providing personalized, pre-recorded Wake-Up Calls .

Ellen has partnered with One-A-Day vitamins for the One-A-Day Women’s Wake Up Call campaign. If you know of a woman who needs a gentle reminder to have a mammogram, you can request that they receive a phone call from Ellen.  Go to One-A-Day to make an online request.

Ellen is a huge advocate of breast cancer screening and prevention.  Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy 30 years ago, so Ellen knows the importance of yearly mammograms.

This month, she will be featuring celebrities who have fought, or are fighting breast cancer, on her hit talk show, Ellen .  Also, as part of her month-long campaign, she is inviting women who have survived breast cancer to be part of her show.  If you, or someone you know, is a survivor, go to her website and tell your story.  You just may be invited to appear on her show.

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Friday freebies on Saturday

Posted by bcg1961 on 27th September 2008

Sorry this is late this week.  I was a bit under the weather the last couple of days and was away from the computer yesterday.  I’ve got a varied list for you this week.

Food freebies

Receive a free pouch of Bertolli’s Premium microwavable pasta sauce.

Paper freebies

Free holiday cards from Hallmark.  Click on pricing details for each card, then request free sample link.  Limit 10 sample requests per person.

Patriotic bumper sticker with the saying “One Person, One Vote”

2009 is rapidly approaching.  Keep track of the days with a free calendar from wildlifegifts.com

Health & Beauty freebies

Here’s an interesting one.  Get a free sample of weird fragrances such as Burning Rubber, Magazine Pages, or Hot Cookies.

Try a sample of Myo-Breathe theraputic muscle recovery cream. Made from natural essential oil blends.

Trying to quit smoking?  Get a Nicorette White Ice gum 20-count starter pack from Wal-Mart.

Wal-Mart is also offering a free sample of Jergens Daily Naturals Moisturizer.

Miscellaneous freebies

Digilake offers rotating promotional items.  This time they are offering a promotional coffee cup.

It’s been 50 years since the Ty-rap cable tie was born.  To celebrate, they are giving away a sample pack of 5 Ty-rap cable ties.

These are not affiliate links.  Limit one per freebie per household.  Offers were available at the time of this posting.  Offers available in the United States only unless otherwise listed.

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