Being Thrifty

I’m going to start posting freebies as I find them, rather than wait for Fridays.  So, here’s some freebies that I’ve come across today.

Get a free Ziploc Fresh Shield Freezer Bag sample from Costco.

Sign up for the Betty Crocker e-newsletter and get a free sample of Warm Delights Minis.

Get a certificate for a free trial pair of Acuvue contact lenses.

Join the Tough Team and get a free sample of Gorilla Glue.

As always, freebies and samples are available only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  Limit one request per freebie per household.  Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of freebies and samples.  All offers were available at the time of this posting.  Offers available while supplies last.

It’s the first edition of Friday Freebies for February, and he freebies are really scarce this week. So scarce that I’m listing a few that I’ve listed in the past that are still available. Hopefully there is something here that interests you.

Free Dove hair care samples

Free decal from Black Cloud ammunition. Must be 18 to request this freebie.

Free sample of Natural Persimmon tea

Sample of Ibunex spray-on pain reliever

Free sample of Metamucil from Wal-Mart.

Sample of Celine Dion Sensational fragrance from Walgreens

Sample of non-medicated Nicoderm CQ plus $7 off coupon from Kroger

Sample of Lactaid Fast Act dietary supplement from Sam’s Club

Free sample of Kotex Light Days pantiliners from Costco.  For some reason, the link isn’t working, so copy and paste this code into your browser.

https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/100324/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100324&source=costco&p=&key=9ef0ea062e01895228a473c227f6c544

All freebies listed were available at the time of this post.  Limit one sample per household per offer.  Offers available only in the United States unless otherwise noted.  Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of freebies.

Since I wasn’t able to post my freebies post on Friday, I’m posting a special Super Bowl edition today.  There are a few offers I found for you today.

Get a free horoscope pendant. Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for the free pendant. This offer is available to international customers as well.

Get a free CD and poster from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp in Huntsville Alabama.

Order a free aspirin pill tote/keychain from Bayer Aspirin and the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.

Get your free sample of Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond True Delights from Quaker

Here is a free 2009 Prayer Diary.

Take the Lions Challenge. Order a challenge kit containing one 8.3 ounce can of Red Bull and one 12 ounce can of Roaring Lion Energy Drink and see for yourself which is better.

Get a free sample of Yo-Yo lip gloss.

Offers were available at the time of this posting. Offers available only in the United States unless otherwise noted. Offers available while supplies last. Limit one per offer per household unless otherwise stated.  Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of any freebie offer listed.

Back on December 12, I listed an offer for 5 free issues of Cosmopolitan magazine.  I’m not in their demographic, but I figured what the heck, free is free, right?  Besides, I really haven’t read a copy of Cosmo since I worked for the company that produces it, and got a free subscription through work.   Now, I read the cover while standing in line at the grocery store, and flip through if a tag line catches my eye, but that’s about it.  So, I signed up for the 5 free issues.  I got the January and February issues both on Saturday.  Now, I have my all-new 2009 Bedside Astrologer booklet, I can find out how to deal with my man when he gets moody (boy do I need that article!), and I know the eight things in my closet that make me look chunky.

Unfortunately, the offer is not available any longer, but if this service is any indication, you should get any of the free magazines you order from Value Mag.

There are a variety of freebies available for you today.  Hope you can find something you can use.

Get a free bottle of Body Eclipse Aromatherapy Shampoo from Medistasto.  Chamomile and sage fragrance. Offer available in the US and Canada.

Identify your luggage easily with these two TripAdvisor luggage tags.  This offer is also available in the US and Canada.

Try a sample of Orville Redenbacher Naturals microwave popcorn.  It says the offer is only good in selected states, but all 50 states, DC and some territories are listed in the drop down menu, so I’m not sure what the selected states are.

Here is a sample of Stetson Suede for Men.

If I had a dog, I’d be getting this, but I don’t think my cats would partake of this sample. They are pretty picky when it comes to food.  Get a sample of Rachael Ray’s Nutrish premium dog food .

Free spider identification chart. I think the chart is emailed to you, but if you’re into spiders, this would be pretty cool.  You can get charts of spiders in the US and Australia.

Want whiter teeth?  Try this sample of Crest White Strips Advanced Seal from WalMart.

Want polished furniture?  Then get this sample of Revage Furniture Polish

Offers were available at the time of this posting. Offers available only in the United States unless otherwise noted. Offers available while supplies last. Limit one per offer per household unless otherwise stated.  Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of any freebie offer listed.

Inauguration Day is on Tuesday, January 20.  In celebration of this historic day, many places have freebie offers for the day.

Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut to each customer on Tuesday.  The offer is good at participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide.  There is no purchase necessary.

Although not a freebie, Dunkin’ Donuts has a special running for Inaugural Week.  Customers can purchase a new Stars & Stripes donut for 89 cents until Friday, January 23.

I mentioned this in my last Friday Freebies post. You can receive a copy of the commemorative inaugural cover of the New Yorker Magazine.   Offer ends January 31.

From Wednesday, January 21 - Sunday, January 25, customers can receive a free tall coffee from Starbucks .  All you need to do is pledge to commit 5 hours of your time to volunteer for a cause.

Get a free “Yes, We Did” sticker from MoveOn.org .  If you need more than one sticker, you can request more in exchange for a donation.  See MoveOn.org for more information.

TGI Friday’s is holding the World’s Largest Inauguration Party at participating locations, beginning at 9:00pm local time.  If you belong to the Give Me More Stripes club, you can also receive free red and white chips with chipotle salsa.  Not a member?  Sign up for free at the TGI Friday website.

I’ve got quite a varied selection of freebies for you today. I hope you find something you can use.

Food and Beverage Freebies

Try a free single serving sample of peanut butter made with Omega-3 and Olive Oil.

Wash down your peanut butter with a free sample of Carmen Estate coffee .

Household Freebies

Join the Toasty Candle Co. email list and receive a free soy candle sample

Are you an athlete, or do you walk or work out on your lunch break? Freshen up with this sample of Febreze Sport Workout Odor Eliminator.

Health and Beauty Freebies

Here’s a sample of handmade soap from Salon STI Day Spa

Try a free sample of Dove Shine Therapy hair care.

Miscellaneous Freebies

If you are a new parent or know someone who is, you can’t pass up this free 2 year subscription to Parents Magazine.

Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to USA Traffic Signs and receive 10 free American Flag decals.

Register by January 31 to receive a free commemorative copy of The New Yorker’s January 26 Inauguration cover .

Offers were available at the time of this posting. Offers available only in United States unless otherwise noted. Offers available while supplies last. Limit one per offer per household unless otherwise stated.  Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of any freebie offer listed.

These Patriotic address labels from the Paralyzed Veterans of America are pretty cool. They ask for a donation, but I don’t believe it’s mandatory to get the labels.

Cream of Wheat is trying to generate renewed interest in their product. They are offering free samples .

Get a free sample of your choice of green or herbal tea from Yogi Tea.

Walmart is offering a free sample of Soy Joy Bars , the perfect 3pm snack.

If you use homeopathic treatments, here is a two-day sample of Hylands Calm Forte homeopathic sleep aid.

Get a free promotional key chain from Video Glasses. Video Glasses are some sort of virtual reality glasses.

I have mentioned this freebie before, but it is such a great one that it is worth mentioning again. Greenies is still offering free samples of dog and cat treats . My cats go crazy for these treats.

Offers were available at the time of this posting. Offers available only in the United States unless otherwise noted. Offers available while supplies last. Limit one per offer per household unless otherwise stated. Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of any freebie offer listed.

I sign up for many of the freebies that I list here every Friday. I have started to receive some, so I thought I would do a post and a review when I get one of the freebies in the mail.On November 14, I listed that you could get a sample of Clinique Happy perfume through Facebook. I requested it, and received it about a week ago. It came as a credit card sized cardboard spray. It is good for a couple of applications if you don’t use too much each time. The fragrance is fresh and floral, and smells really nice. It’s a fragrance that I will look at purchasing the next time I’m shopping for perfume.

This is the first Clinique freebie that I’ve requested. I’m pretty satisfied with the quality of the freebie and will feel confident in pursuing future freebie offers of this nature.

Welcome to the first Freebie Friday of 2009.  Pickings are still scarce because of the holidays, but here are a few freebie offers for your enjoyment today.

Gold Bond Ultimate Soothing Lotion sample from Wal-Mart

Sign up for the Duet Advantage e-newsletter and receive a free copy of the book “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”.

If you’re going through menopause or peri-menopause, you may need this Menopause Survival Kit from MenopauseRX.  You need to answer some questions about the types of symptoms you are experiencing when you sign up.

Don’t try spending this free (fake) $1 million bill.  It would be a fun conversation piece though.

Get free Revlon makeup samples .  Sample offer ends January 5, 2009.

Offers were available at the time of this posting. Offers available only in United States unless otherwise noted.  Limit one per offer per household unless otherwise stated.  Author cannot guarantee receipt or quality of any freebie offer listed.