Archive for April 2011


Free Joe Ragan Coffee

EDIT: No longer available.

When I first saw this free Joe Ragan coffee, I read it as “Joe Rogan” and was perplexed as to why the Fear Factor guy was suddenly a coffee grower.

It’s a Facebook freebie FYI. They recently updated their page to say the freebies stop after they hit 15,000 likes. As of now, they only have 11,329. So that’s … I don’t know. I’m too tired to open a calculator and do the math. It’s been one of those days!

Free Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid

EDIT: Don’t look at me, I told you they wouldn’t last long!

This free Seventh Generation Natural dish liquid from AllYou won’t last long, so I won’t waste any time. Getting this posted, that is. I waste all kinds of time in other aspects of life.

Note that you can also print a $1 coupon after signing up.

[thanks Saving with Shellie!]

Free Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm

EDIT: Hiffed :(

You’re supposed to like them on Facebook first, but here’s a direct link to the free Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm signup form. I feel so alive! It’s like I’m a rebel! You know, without actually rebelling against anything though. Maybe I’ll watch Star Wars tonight or something.

Free Pampers and Huggies Points

Pampers has another free 10 point code out (WELCOMEGTGPTS10) and something something *insert joke here*. Seriously, I’m leaving this one up to Hiffers. I need to hire a new writer exclusively for these Pampers, Huggies, and Disney codes because I’m tapped out.

If you’re already a member of Pamper’s site, then use this link to head straight to the log-in page. Otherwise, use the first link to sign up!

Oh wait, there are nine free Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards points available as well!

5 Point Code
BKLCDQSHXRLTPGB
2 Points Code
Watch the Potty Dance Day video. Wait, no. I can’t do that. I got 5 seconds into it and then facepalmed.
1 Point Codes
BKTWJZQHZDCRPGB
Take the Potty Training Poll

Schlotzsky’s Birthday Freebie

Schlotzsky's Birthday Freebie

If you ever needed proof that I’m still a little boy at heart (though I’d be worried if you actually did need such proof), then look no further than the fact that I can’t say Schlotzsky’s birthday freebie without giggling like an idiot. Schlotzsky’s isn’t even a dirty word! It merely sounds like it might be bad and thus my prepubescent sense of humor kicks in.

Signup Freebie: Free bag of chips and a 20 oz. fountain drink when you purchase any sandwich.
Birthday Freebie: Free small sandwich.

Remember, we have a full list of free birthday food! Also, I’m almost finished with the fully redesigned version of the site list, so there’s that to look forward to.

An Open Letter To Freebie Giverawayers

Dear Giant Faceless Global Conglomerates,

Hi, I’m Goob. You may remember me from such internal memos as “this loser keeps making fun of our dog perfume” and “does anyone know if we still have that hitman on retainer?” I’m here to ask that you, for the sake of my sanity, please stop announcing future freebie giveaways. Why? Because you screw them up.

Here’s an idea: release a freebie then tip off a few bloggers. Seriously, it’s that easy. Hit me up. I’ll gladly put you in touch with two dozen of the biggest freebie bloggers who would love to share your offer with our combined billions of readers.1 We’re all nice guys and gals who, myself excluded,2 would be happy to write about your freebies with nary a negative comment. Plus think how nice it would be if your site wasn’t constantly down thanks to a deluge of people sent all at once!

I’m sure my withered olive branch won’t be enough for some companies though. You want your giveaways to be “events!” You want to reward your Facebook fans for proclaiming to the world “I LOVE DEODORANT!” I get it. So how about this – give your IT guy a heads up. Take it from a fellow hunk poindexter, he won’t wet his pants and cry when you tell him there are going to be an extra 25,000 people on your site at noon tomorrow. He’ll beef up the system and, surprise surprise, your damn site won’t crash!

I had a company once ask if I’d like to help consult for their upcoming series of giveaways. I don’t think I best expressed my flattery when I laughed and said “just make sure you have enough #$@*ing servers to handle the surge of traffic.” Guess what they didn’t do. o_O

So, in conclusion, stop wasting my readers time and start listening to me.

Forever Yours,

Goob

  1. margin of error: +/- a few billion. []
  2. I’m still going to mock you as long as you insist on botching these giveaways and branding your products with stupid names. []

10 Pampers Gifts To Grow Points

Free Pampers Gifts to Grow Points

By the time I eventually have kids, I’m going to have so many Pampers Gifts to Grow points that I won’t ever have to buy diapers. At least that’s my plan. I never was great at sketching out my future. Cases in point: my degree in history, the fact that I don’t presently have a kid, this job.

The free 10 point code is GTGREWARDS4MOMS and you can use this link if you’re already a member. Also, we have a bunch of new readers, so it’s worth pointing out that a lot of the older codes are probably still active.

Jack in the Box Birthday Freebie

Jack in the Box Birthday Freebie

The Jack in the Box birthday freebie is one of the few out there where you don’t have to sign up ahead of time. Print out the coupon, bring ID to show it’s your birthday, and – PRESTO – free sugar rush. I think this would have appealed to me a lot more before I discovered adults could buy and consume raw sugar whenever they wanted. The only item I routinely buy at the market each week is a 10 lb. bag of this white wonder.

Signup Freebie: Nothing
Birthday Freebie: Free chocolate overload cake, New York cheesecake, or 5 piece mini churros.

Remember, we have a full list of free birthday food!

Free Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowl

EDIT: We Hiffed it.

Again! Walmart has refreshed their free Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowl supply, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get free popcorn in six weeks. I don’t even want to hear “but I don’t have a microwave!” as an excuse. Get the free bag, build a bonfire, and toss it in. Then wait two minutes and see who can catch the most popcorn projectiles with their mouth.

[thanks Missy!]

Freebies Received: Week #61

Freebies from Hey, It's Free!

Women’s deodorant, dog food, coupons for cleaning products, a pile of gossip mags, and adult diapers. Boy, last week’s haul had my demographic nailed.

Freebies Received

  • Secret Natural Mineral deodorant
  • John Frieda Root Awakening shampoo
  • Depend sample pack
  • Purina ONE beyOnd dog food
  • $39 P&G coupon book
  • Organize in Style $35 P&G coupon book
  • Mar. 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine
  • Apr. 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine
  • Mar. / Apr. 2011 issue of Afar magazine
  • Apr. 4, 2011 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine
  • Apr. 11, 2011 issue of Forbes magazine
  • Apr. 4, 2011 issue of Ok! magazine
  • Mar. 28 – Apr. 3 2011 issue of Bloomberg Businessweek magazine
  • Apr. 4 – Apr. 10 2011 issue of Bloomberg Businessweek magazine
  • Mar. 25, 2011 issue of Golf Week magazine
  • Apr. 4, 2011 issue of Barron’s magazine
  • One weeks worth of Wall Street Journal newspapers.

So what did everyone else get?