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Monday, May 3, 2010

Free Earthbound Farms shopping tote.

This one looks like it's going right now, and it's only for the first 4,000 people, so if you want a free reusable shopping bag, jump on it! Click on the "win a free bag" link in the upper right-hand corner.

The answers are: 1-4th choice; 2-1st; 3-2nd; 4-3rd; 5-3rd; 6-1st; 7-3rd; 8-1st; 9-4th; 10-2nd.

(Courtesy of Free Stuff Times)


Free Ben & Jerry's Bonnaroo Buzz sample, May 4.

I'm a little confused about this sample offer, because I feel like you can walk into any ice cream shop normally and ask for a couple of free samples on those little mini-spoons. But maybe "free sample of Bonnaroo Buzz" means something else in this case, like a small cup or kiddie cone? That's just speculation on my part, but it is SCIENTIFIC FACT that tomorrow, May 4, Ben & Jerry's will be having a Bonnaroo Buzz Flavor Release Party from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with free ice cream samples, music by Bonnaroo artists, and free giveaways.

Find a participating location near you and get ready to rock out with your cones out.


Free sample of Bacon Salt + sticker.

You've heard of Bacon Salt, I presume - another product along the lines of Baconnaise, which exists on the theory that everything is better with bacon. What, you haven't tried Bacon Salt? Well, here is your chance. Sign up for a free sample and you'll also get a precious "public service announcement" sticker warning about the dangers of bacon salt addiction. Because it's so deelicious, you see.

It strikes me that bacon salt might be good with my morning hard-boiled egg - like a portable mini-breakfast with less lard. I'm still waiting for someone to offer a free sample of the bacon lip balm, though.


Sunday, May 2, 2010

Information: The bread survey is for real!

Last week I posted about the survey you could get two loaves of bread for taking. I took the survey, and I'm pleased to say that I already received my free bread coupons! I also got a handwritten thank-you note from their marketing manager and her business card, which is shaped like a little loaf of bread and makes me want to be a baker so I can have cards like that.

Anyway, if you were dubious about this offer, let me assure you that it is real - now I just have to track down a place that carries this fancy hippie bread. The only catch is, they only send you coupons if you live in a state where they stock their products, i.e. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and northern California. If you're a lucky resident, though, go take the survey!


Amazon's Mother's Day magazine sale.

Amazon is jumping on the Mother's Day bandwagon with a slew of cheap magazine subscriptions that you can present your mom with. True, it will take 6-8 weeks for the issues to start arriving, but you can print out a gift card instantly that you can tuck into your glittery vellum Hallmark card with the butterflies and wistful kittens on the front.

Highlights include:
  • Good Housekeeping - $5
  • Oprah Magazine - $10
  • Ladies Home Journal - $5
  • Redbook - $5
Plus more!


Borders: 33% off one item for Mother's Day.

The coupons are flying thick and fast... this 33% off Borders coupon is good through May 3, and they encourage you to use it on a Mother's Day gift. Moms like books, CDs, DVDs, stationery, and games too, you know.


Saturday, May 1, 2010

Seattle: Free Cupcake Royale cupcake w/drink purchase.

Want a free cupcake this weekend, Seattleites? Become a fan of Cupcake Royale on Facebook and you can print off a coupon for a free Cupcake o' the Month with drink purchase! (It says coffee purchase, but I tried it last month and non-coffee drinks were fine.)

This month's special is the Chocolate Scorcher... I'm not sure what that means, but I intend to find out. VERY SOON.


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