Places with the Most Free Samples

Monday Money Savers Series, So Far

Let's get a small cart of free goodies online or in our neighborhood. The majority of these giveaway items are non-perishable products, which include beauty products, detergents, and sometimes paper products. There are a few that are food or over the counter medicine products.

The two most popular ways of redeeming free sample items are: providing contact information online or contacting the nearest location.  For items sent by mail, you must provide information, the item won't be very big in size and it may take up to 4 to 6 weeks to arrive.

Check your favorite brand website:

If you have brand loyalty, check their official website for periodic promotions.  Newer items or versions of items often times are on the first page with a free sample link.  Be cautious, as there are fake deceiving websites that may be collecting your data. 

                                                     

*On their website, look for tabs or enter key word searches: 

News and offers, promotions, coupons, samples, savings, and free.

Once on their page, a handy keyboard short cut tip:  instead of scrolling and scanning for the word Free enter the Find command: Ctrl key and F at the same time.

Keyboard Shortcut Find command:

Ctrl + F

In the pop window search field Enter: Free

   When it works,  a search window appears either somewhere on the page or on the top of your internet bar. Your PC should highlight the words within the page either scrolling for you when you click next or you can scroll.

   Free meals on your Birthday

Getting at least a free piece of cake or ice cream is a traditional treat on your birthday. Restaurants are aware of this and try to make their place part of your tradition. Morning, noon, and night there are a few major chain restaurants that participate.

Chain Restaurants Free Birthday food.

Baskin Robbins

Denny's

Mimi's Cafe

Perkins

Texas Roadhouse

Be aware some of them are franchise businesses who choose to participate or not. Its always best to call usually between 2pm-4pm to see if they offer the free birthday meal special. They may ask for ID to verify the date.

Name Brands  who offer Frequent Freebies

Always

Aveeno

Dove

Head and Shoulders

Pantene

Prilosec

Target

Wal-mart

When going to their official site, enter key word search fields mentioned before.

Go to a Conference Center with Events

Getting face to face social with businesses in booths at Festivals, Conventions, or Seasonal events can get you a bagful of stuff. Attending these types of events gets you supplies like pens, magnets, notepads, water bottles which are promotional items but usable items. Some require a small entrance fee, but if you spend enough time visiting booths you can take home alot of loot. Bring your own recyclable bag as not all of them hand those out.

Some of those businesses also run prize contest promotions, where you enter your contact information in a drawing for a prize package. 

Tips:

·        Stick with the name brand company directly.

·        Create another email address for solicitations, not mixed with personal.

·        Quantities may be limited, seasonal, and location specific.

Getting free items takes some time to find but in the end can save you a little bit of money. It’s enticing to see Free. Keep your eyes alert to any sort of legitimate advertisement through major media outlets or the brand name items' website directly. Be cautious and have fun hunting for your free finds.