Friday, 3/2: 10,000 free bars of Ghirardelli chocolate.

I realize that's kind of a tease, but I want you to be ready first thing on Friday morning to be one of those 10,000 lucky souls getting a free bar of Ghirardelli milk chocolate!

They're being a bit vague about when it starts, but on Friday morning they'll post an order form so you can sign up for your free bar. 10,000 sounds like a lot, but chocolate is delicious, so it will go fast. Stay alert!

Free sample of Allergease lozenges.

Seeing as it's currently snowing outside my window, I think I'm safe from allergies for a little while longer... but they're right around the corner, I know. How about a free sample of Allergease lozenges to have on hand for when hay fever strikes? Click on "Get a Free Sample" to sign up for yours.

The only thing I don't care for is the name: Allergease. Every time I look at it, it looks like it says "Allergrease," which sounds a lot less appealing.

Feb. 28: Free pancakes at IHOP.

It's National Pancake Day at IHOP, and you can get a free short stack of pancakes at any of their locations today, Feb. 28! Well, you're just going to have to take my word for that, because their site looks pretty overwhelmed right now. Which probably reflects the size of the lines of hungry pancake lovers...

OK, who wants to go to Denny's?

Free Gevalia coffee.

I used to see Gevalia coffee advertised all the time in magazines as a coffee-of-the-month club and was always really curious about whether it was actually a good coffee. Now I'll finally get the chance to find out! Get your free sample and decide for yourself.

Facebook: Free Burt's Bees lip balm.

Burt's Bees has gotten one million "likes" on Facebook, and to celebrate, they're giving away free lip balms to the first 25,000 people who fill out the form. If you're not already a fan, you'll need to "like" them and then the signup form will show up for you.

That's one sweet freebee, Burt's Bees!

Free Metamucil sample.

Hey, staying regular is nothing to be shy about! Get your free Metamucil sample and discover a fibrous new world of digestive health.

Facebook: Güd by Burt's Bees lotion sample.

Well, I'm not a big fan of the name, but you can get a free sample of Güd lotion (by Burt's Bees) when you "like" them on Facebook.

Ugh, the more I think about that name, the less I like it, and not just because that umlaut character was a pain in the butt to insert.

Free Simple Skincare facial wash sample.

I don't think we've ever had a CVS sample on here, but luckily you don't have to find a store near you, you just have to watch a short video and sign up for your free sample of Simple facial wash. Sounds... dare I say... simple?

Facebook: Free sample of Lipton Green Tea.

I've been drinking a lot of tea during these chilly winter months, so any source of free tea is welcome news for me. Get a free sample of Lipton Green Tea when you "like" them on Facebook and sign up.

Now, how about a free cookie sample to go with it?

Restaurant.com: $25-off certificates for $2.

Nothing new here, but if you're in the mood for dining out, Restaurant.com is having another sale on their $25-off certificates — most are just $2. Terms apply (usually it's $25 off a $35 purchase, and some have date restrictions or required 18% tip), but it can be a deal if you're looking to try somewhere new.

Use promo code MEMORIES to make the magic happen.

Panda Express: Free peppercorn shrimp Feb. 22.

Peppercorns, shrimp, and free: three of my favorite things! Print the coupon and head to Panda Express tomorrow, Feb. 22, for a free order of peppercorn shrimp. No purchase is necessary, but it's a single-serving freebie, so you may be tempted to order anyway.

Facebook: Free Tide Pods.

Pods! They're from Tide! And they're free! Apparently it's a detergent/stain remover/clothes brightener all in one handy little... pod, if you will. Fill out the form on Facebook and get your free sample.

The page was running a bit slow earlier, but it seems to be OK now and they have tons and tons of freebies to give away, so don't panic about that stubborn stain just yet.

Caribou Coffee: BOGO coffee on Feb. 14.

Is it just me, or does there seem to be a lot of coffee offers floating around for V-day? I hope your sweetie likes caffeine, because here's another for BOGO coffee at Caribou Coffee on Feb. 14. At least this one you don't have to print ahead of time — you can just show it on your phone.

Peet's: BOGO coffee through Feb. 20.

I guess you could consider this a combo V-day and Presidents' Day offer, since it's good now through Feb. 20. Bring this coupon to a participating Peet's for a BOGO beverage. Treat your sweetie OR your president! (Or both, I guess, but then you don't get anything to drink.)

This offer is limited to: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington.

Feb. 18-20: Free breakfast at IKEA.

I hope they still have IKEA when I'm retired, because I fully intend to go there and enjoy all their free breakfast promotions and sit in the cafe all day getting free coffee refills. This one is for Presidents' Day Weekend: stop in before 11:00 am and get yourself a free plate of bacon & eggs and some coffee. No coupon required.

This offer is limited to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. So I guess I'll have to retire to one of those states.

Free sample of John Frieda Smooth Start 'poo, conditioner, serum.

John Frieda is always generous with the free samples, and their latest offer is no exception: sign up for free samples of their Smooth Start 'poo, conditioner, AND serum. There's a short survey, but it's no biggie and should just take a couple of minutes to go through.

Quiznos: Free cookie on Feb. 14.

The Valentine's Day freebies are rolling in now! Here's a sweet treat that won't cost you anything. Stop by a participating Quizno's and give them this coupon for a free cookie on Feb. 14 — no purchase required.

Trust me, nothing is more attractive to the object of your affections than showing them that you know how to save.

H&M: 20% off coupon.

I usually tend to avoid posting percent-off store coupons if they're not actually freebies, but H&M is already so cheap that 20% off any item will pretty much make that item free!

Also, math wasn't my strongest subject in school.

Valid through Feb. 14 if you're looking for a gift for your valentine...

Valentine's Day: BOGO beverages at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Here's a V-day deal that not only gets you caffeinated, but makes you look like a thoughtful friend. Stop by the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, and get BOGO beverages - no coupon needed.

One for you, one for your significant other... one for you, one for your coworker... or one for your left hand, one for your right hand. Caffeine does not judge.

Walmart: Free sample of Life Choice energy bars.

Walmart is usually pretty generous with the free samples, but I haven't seen one in a while. At last! Get your free sample of Life Choice energy bars when you fill out the form. It sounds like a big commitment to call an energy bar a "life choice," but hey, whatever you need to make your to-do list look complete...

Facebook: Free Bath & Body Works travel-size item for you and a friend.

Here's an easy, free way to send your valentine a calorie-free treat... and get something for yourself, too! Bath & Body Works is offering free travel-size items for you and a friend.

"Like" them on Facebook, create a card, and send a Valentine's day surprise gift to a friend. You and your friend will receive a coupon for a free travel size Signature Collection item (worth $5) via email. Coupon valid from 2/14-2/20.

Facebook: Free sample of Tums Freshers.

Is your tummy upset at the mere thought of all the steak and lobster, sparkly champagne, and rich chocolate desserts that will be on the table on the 14th? Show your valentine how much you care with this romantic offering: a free sample of Tums Freshers. Just "like" them on Facebook and fill out the form to get yours.

Facebook: Free trial pack of o.b. tampons.

This freebie offer says it's for a "cute trial pack," and it's hard to argue with that. Look how tiny and cute they are! That little case would probably be good for holding all kinds of stuff in your bag or backpack. Is it wrong to dump out the tampons and use it for holding lip gloss?

V-day: Free Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream on Feb. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Here's the first of the Valentine's Day freebies! Ben & Jerry's will be giving away free scoops of Stephen Colbert's own flavor, Americone Dream, on Feb. 14 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

You'll want to make sure your local store is participating, of course. You wouldn't want to have to buy your sweetheart a full-priced cone!

Free Yogurtland yogurt and toppings on Feb. 6.

Hooray! Now here's a holiday I'm really excited about. Yogurtland is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day by offering FREE fro-yo and toppings* on Mon., Feb. 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. (You can see offer details on the first image in the homepage slideshow, the one with the creepy woman's face covered in spoons.)

Find your local store and get ready to fro your yo**!

*This offer is limited to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

**The word on the street is that the "commemorative" cup they're using is an 8-oz cup, as opposed to their typical giant tub, but who cares, it's free!