Some Legit Things You Can Get For FREE, Plus Advice Before Signing Up For Freebies Online

Everything Here Is FREE For The Asking!

• FREE top-of-the-line, screen printed static cling 3x5 decals of the American Flag (...plus waving flag static clings & vinyl flag decals in sizes from 2" to 12")

• FREE ASPCA pet emergency alert sticker

• FREE Claritin Redi-Tabs sample

• FREE Disposer Care sample and $10 in Iron Out coupons

• FREE sample of Dove Intense Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

• FREE Dove Ultimate Clear Deoderant sample

• FREE Downey Plus Whitening formula fabric softener sample

• FREE three-pack of Fresh scent Electrasol 3-in-1 Tabs (...we use these religiously!)

• FREE Head & Shoulders Ocean Lift shampoo sample

• FREE Iams Savory Sauce for dry dog foods sample (...can't wait to try this stuff!)

• FREE iPod replacement earbuds

• FREE LensCrafters eyeglass/sunglass lens cleaning kit (I already received mine... awesome kit!)

• FREE Maybelline pure.makeup samples in all 12 shades!

• FREE Nicorette FreshMint Gum sample

• FREE Olay Regenerist Serum sample

• FREE Oral Care products for you to review (...the more you review, the more they continue to send you)

• FREE 4 lb. bag of Purina One dog food

• FREE Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely perfume sample by Coty

• FREE sample of Shania perfume by Stetson

You should know... I am not in the habit of passing on "good deals" and "free offers" just for the heck of it. In fact, when it comes to the Internet, I'm quite leery of the word FREE altogether since there's usually "a catch" in the end.

That said, I have found each of the above to be legit offers. And I signed up for all but two of them myself. (I didn't need the Nicorette or the Claritin.)

Tips For Signing Up For FREE Offers

If you choose to participate in free offers like these online, keep in mind:

Each of the above "freebies" is being offered by a reputable major corporation (Purina, WalMart, Lens Crafters, etc.), and that is the primary factor that I use when deciding whether or not to respond to a FREE offer... any FREE offer. If the company is standing behind the offer, then it's legit.

With most of the 3rd-party sites that "redirect" you to FREE offers, you never really know what you're getting. Odds are, you're just increasing your odds of being place on lots of e-mail and snail mail SPAM lists. (Sometimes major corporations will use a 3rd party organization to handle their marketing efforts, including free samples.)

Some of the FREE offers above require that you complete their online survey or "register" on their site first. While some people might see this as a slight inconvenience, it's relatively harmless. My advice...

Use a secondary e-mail account, rather than your primary e-mail account for this purpose. Heck, many people even make up fake info for online registrations like this. (That's fine sometimes, but remember, they're going to be sending you something that you requested... so they'll need a legit home address. I usually just use my first initial instead of my whole name, and I always make up a phone number when it's required.)

Finally, unless you absolutely LOVE the company whose offer you're responding to, then use a secondary (non-primary) e-mail address (even a "fake" or "temporary" one will work). Why? Because you can almost bet, if a company's got your e-mail address, and you've already shown a slight interest in their products (by registering for this FREE offer)... then they'll most likely want to let you know about some of their other great products in the future. Again... relatively harmless, but could be a nuisance to some.

Yes, There's Humor To Be Found Here Too

Last but not least, the following offers are (almost) FREE... and well worth the effort in terms of FUN!

1. If you eat Hot Pockets (Hot Pockets original, Lean Pockets, or Croissant Pockets), then you've got until March 31st to save up 10 UPC's and receive a FUN (& FREE!) "Crispy Cheesy, Fast & Easy" T-shirt. It's a $16 value. Limit 3 T-shirts per household.

Check out this hilarious video by comedian Jim Gaffigan ... it's filled with funny dialogue about Hot Pockets!

2. Get 250 FREE full-color business cards from Vista Print. We have ordered three different sets of business cards Vista Printand we are 110% satisfied with the look, the color, and the professional quality that this company provides. If you're in the market for some business cards, I encourage you to give Vista Print a try. And this free sample of business cards can't hurt (...you pay the shipping fee).

3. Club Mom is a fun organization that facilitates moms helping moms. Membership is free, but that's not the best part. If you join Club Mom now, you also get a complimentary subscription to Good Housekeeping magazine. (That's a free subscription... not a single issue!)

The Best Of The Best FREE Stuff

Where did I find all those great FREE offers, you ask? If you're like me, you'll bookmark the following websites. These site share only reputable FREE offers online:

About Freebies (changes daily... I signed up for his weekly e-newsletter)

WalMart Free Samples (changes daily/weekly)

Kim Komando's Freebies (changes weekly)

Free Product Samples (changes several times a week)