Freebies online
@silvergillies (65)
United States
November 22, 2008 4:58pm CST
So in these pressing times I was just wondering if anyone else has had to resort to finding free stuff online, just to make ends meet. I mean I work a mediocre job, and I am a single mom, so I literally have to make every penny count. I find myself on websites ordering free samples, just to save a couple of dollars here and there. It works, for instance I don't need to buy a razor for probably a year, and my cat has been eating free cat food for several weeks. My question is what do others do to help ease the cost of living. DO you take surveys, look for freebies, use coupons, or all the above. PLus if you have any ideas to get or save a few dollars here and there let me in!! thanks
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11 responses
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Yes, i get freebies online. I also subscribe to a refunding newsletter that gives places where you can find freebies. as well as great deals to buy for almost free at the stores. It really helps and i have been known to give freebies as stocking stuffers to my family. every little bit helps.
@silvergillies (65)
• United States
22 Nov 08
that's a great idea! I never thought about using them as stocking stuffers!! thanks
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@oneidmnster (1384)
• United States
23 Nov 08
I do all of the above.You can never save too much money.I am a member of several survey sites.Sometimes they will send me products to try and give my opinion.Freebies are also great.I get things like free vitamins,snacks and pet treats all the time.
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@Lavender_Breeze (373)
• United States
23 Nov 08
I use coupons all the time and I can typically save at least $50 per trip to the store (weekly).
@chantalgiardina (2523)
• United States
22 Nov 08
i order free stuff all the time. i love going to check my mail and seeing what ive gotten in. but i dont do it to make ends meet..its just nice to get something free every once in a while
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@candyorc (20)
• China
23 Nov 08
I do get freebies online, and that is very nice. And for me is that I won't go shopping anymore if I want to save my money. Every time I went to shopping I wanted to buy everything I like, and that really cost me lot of money. And when I am shopping in a grocery store I will compare the price and the quantity with different brands . That helps me to find the cheapest goods to buy. I hope these viewpoints will help you my friend.
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@tammytwo (4298)
• United States
23 Nov 08
I sign up for freebies, use coupons, take surveys and sell stock photography to help shave a little from the budget. I only wish I could find more time to do each one of these things. If I could find the time I honestly believe I could make a decent income from them combined.
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@panzerswifey (314)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I do freebies everyday. My mailman probably hates me
The UPS and fedex guys to.
My children have actually came home and asked what did you get free today?
Now my two girls are online doing teen freebies.
I get jealous because they get better free things than me.
I only colect most things.
Unless the kids beg for it.
I have to give my husband the freebies because that keep him
from getting so mad about cash I spend.
So I usually wind up with very little that I send for.
I do also to see what the product is like.
If I really like it I will buy it behind my husband's back.
We have saved money "AT" times, but it is not all the time that freebies up us out.
@Kittykarina25 (247)
• United States
23 Nov 08
I do tons of survey sites that i get paid from. I've also gotten lots of stuff to try that are great through survey sites like i recently got 2 huge bottles of laundry detergent, a bottle of caress body wash, a box of baby wipes, a box of diapers, free mints, a bottle of dr pepper (a new flavor coming out) plus more. All these from survey sites. I do alot of freebie sites also, my favorite being mysavings.com or I get links from another site i do that gives freebies every day. I use coupons alot too. I am a stay at home mom so every little bit helps. I am always on the lookout for more free stuff, there is so much stuff out there.
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@sweetbabyjane (1929)
• United States
26 Nov 08
I try to go to the stores that double the manufacturers coupons. I also sign up for freebies and always check the free samples at the walmart website.
@dexie1 (14)
•
21 Feb 09
Hi,I use this site it is completely free to join.
You will never be asked for any money,ever!
It is a site that pays you for your opinion.
If you are in the US they will give you $4
just to sign up.Then get paid for answering stuff.
They normally offer $20 worth of surveys strait away.
Give it a go,you have nothing to lose.
Because it's FREE!!!
http://www.mb01.com/lnk.asp?o=1744&c=918273&a=35620
