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How to Save Money and Get Freebies Using the Internet
Part IV By Lisa Marie Metzler
Zip! Zero! Free! Three little words that really get our attention. But what can you get for free anymore? I have received free T-shirts, hats, 1-pound bags of coffee beans, film, candy, magazines, stickers, crayons, candles and earrings, just to name a few. Obtaining freebies from the Web is easy and fun to do. Sometimes coupons will arrive for a full-size product. However, some will just be one-time use samples. You may wonder why you even sent for them in the first place. But collect them all for the dreaded day your teen leaves for college, and she'll have shampoo, soap, toothpaste, perfume and candy -- all without spending a dime.
For my children it's a great thrill to get mail now. They have grown accustomed to the manila envelopes that appear in our mailbox. It's a fun idea to address freebies that pertain to kids with your kids' names. Soon their mail will be filled with bills and it won't be so exciting to see an envelope addressed to them.
Just the Freebies, Please
There are hundreds of Web sites that list free samples, coupons and other give-away offers. I have also received some great coupon offers from e-mail newsletters. Practically every Web site you visit has the option of signing up for the company's newsletter. An online store may e-mail you a coupon code for $10 off, with no minimum purchase required. Purchase something for $10 and all you pay is a minimal shipping charge.
Most of the freebie sites list the same offers. The sites below are great because of their attractive layout and easy navigation. These sites are updated daily and offer a variety of items.
Totally Free Stuff. Daily freebies with a description of the freebie before you decide to send for it.
