Freebies and free stuff

The third and final round for Kodak’s free $15 gift code started yesterday and will be available to the first 100,000 people to sign up. Unfortunately, the discount doesn’t apply to shipping and you can’t receive another free $15 if you got one during the first two rounds. However, a slew of new readers have discovered HIF recently and many Hiffers commented on the last post and mentioned that they got some great items for little more than the cost of shipping, including a family photo book, Christmas ornaments and photo cards, and personalized coffee mugs.

I finally settled on what to get my mom as a gift, but since she reads HIF, I can’t say what it is. Okay, fine, I’ll tell you *lowers voice to a whisper* it’s the coffee mug!

Wait, whispering doesn’t work over the Internet, does it?

EDIT: It’s November 3rd now, so this code is no longer valid.

Folks, I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that the free monthly Redbox rental code program has now changed. Users are texted a unique code that is only valid for one-time uses only, which means the code they sent me this morning cannot be shared like months past.

However, Redbox also has an official Facebook group and an official Twitter account, where they posted the same code. I just got back from using it at two different Redbox kiosks, so it’s clearly not a one-use only code. Thus, we shall rejoice in the fact that I have no life and was able to spend an hour confirming today’s code of TEGJ6FD. Also, thanks goes to Tracy on HIF’s Facebook page for tipping me off on this.

As always, the code expires tonight at midnight CST. If you’re new to Redbox, check out the Redbox Explanation Guide that covers all the basics of how to use the free rental codes as well as some personal tips & tricks I’ve discovered to help maximize your freebie movies.

EDIT: This is no longer available, but I’m glad so many Hiffers were able to get some discounted shoes!

Yesterday, Oprah gave away a coupon for 50% off any Payless shoes and it’s only valid for today, Friday, October 30. I just forwarded this to my brother, as his current shoes have more duct tape than actual shoe. It does have some benefits though. The last time we were out together, I didn’t have money for the parking meter and he happened to have $0.35 stuck to his soles!

[via Tina - thanks!]

Many Walgreens have Brita water pitchers on clearance for $8.49 right now. When purchased, they give out $3 in Register Rewards for a future purchase and there’s also a printable $5 coupon for any Brita system which brings the final price down to $0.49!

In order to get the coupon, look for a link in the “Go Green, Save Green” box. You’ll have to signup on the site for a free account and then you’ll be prompted to print out the coupon. Also, some people have mentioned that their local Walgreens were already sold out of the Brita, so you might want to call ahead.

[via Deal Seeking Mom - thanks!]

If you missed the first offer or didn’t use your code in time, Kodak has released 100,000 more free $15 gift codes. Unfortunately, the discount doesn’t apply to shipping, but you can still net some really nice items on the cheap. Like before, once all the codes are given out for this phase, 40% off codes will be given away. If you were the recipient of a 40% code last time, then you’re allowed to come back during this or the next phase and get the free $15 code.

Judging from traffic stats and comments on the previous post, a ton of Hiffers took advantage of this offer last time. What’s everybody buying? I need ideas

When you buy two drinks and one burger between now and Nov. 23 at Denny’s , you can get a second burger & fries meal free. This only works for couples as I doubt they’ll let one really hungry person get two burgers.

You might be able to pull it off if you bring a fake mustache though. Every time the waiter comes, move to the other side of the table and say your friend went to the bathroom. It probably wouldn’t hurt to throw in a fake accent for one of the characters as well!

[via Zachary - thanks!]

EDIT: This is no longer available.

It turns out that today is not only free KFC and awesome Boston Market deal day, but it’s also World Pasta Day. In celebration, Buca di Beppo (heh heh, that’s fun to say) is giving away free spaghetti with any entree or pasta purchase today, Monday, October 26! Their restaurant locations are a bit scattered, but if you have one nearby, I’d consider taking up this offer not only for the free spaghetti, but because they’ll also send home with you a free package of Rummo pasta.

Sorry for the late notice, but I just found out about it!

[via ChaChing on a Shoestring - thanks!]

Hiffers Janet and Christine just brought a great deal to my attention on HIF’s Facebook Page. It seems Boston Market has a coupon available for $1 Real Chicken Meals. It doesn’t expire until November 1 and the fine print reads:

Valid only on Quarter White or 3-Piece Dark Chicken served with Mashed Potatoes and Cornbread.

Three pieces of chicken, mashed taters and cornbread for a buck? Yeah, I know where I’m eating lunch a few times this week. In fact, they also have a deal where two kids eat free with any $6+ purchase by an adult. So a family of four could eat for around $7 (one parent uses the $1 coupon, another buys $6 in food, two kids eat free). You can’t beat that!

EDIT: I’ve uploaded the coupon here to HIF. Enjoy!

With Christmas approaching faster than I’d like, it’s time to start thinking about presents and looking for coupons we can use. Because if there’s one thing I learned last year, I’m too old to give out “One Free Hug” coupons as gifts.

SmartSource has the following coupons available:

• $2.00 off for Ice Age, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown or Spaceballs DVD
• $2.00 off for Bend it Like Beckham, Aquamarine or Flicka DVD
• $5.00 off for Ice Age or Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Blu-Ray
• $5.00 off Horton Hears a Who or Spaceballs Blu-Ray

Meanwhile, Disney has three coupons available for some of their shows. The coupons are $10/2, $20/3, and $30/4 and the DVDs they can be used on are:

• Sonny with a Chance: Sonny’s Big Break
• The Suite Life on Deck: Anchors Away!
• Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana
• JONAS: Rockin’ The House

Wow. I’ve heard of all those shows. There’s something wrong with that fact.

Anybody know of any other DVD coupon offers available? If so, let us know about them in the comments!

Pocket Your Dollars put together a nice post of Office Max deals available this week, including a few items that you can get for free after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards. MaxPerks are Office Max’s version of a rewards program and are only available to businesses and schools, but they’re pretty lax on registration. For instance, I signed up for a business account for my home office, which pretty much anybody can claim to have.

These usually go pretty fast, so you might want to call ahead to make sure your local store has enough in stock.

Free After MaxPerks Bonus Rewards

Sharpie Black Pens 2-pack $1.99 (Limit 3)
Spend $1.99, earn $2 on your MaxPerks card
Final price: Free after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards

Manila Folders 100-count $6.99 (Limit 3)
Spend $6.99, earn $7 on your MaxPerks card
Final price: Free after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards

Bankers Boxes 10-pack $9.99 (Limit 3)
Spend $9.99, earn $10 on your MaxPerks card
Final price: Free after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards

5-Ream Case of Copy Paper (2,500 sheets) $16.99 (Limit 3)
Spend $16.99, earn $17 on your MaxPerks card
Final price: Free after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards

EDIT: They changed the fine print to say that this offer is only valid in the Seattle area.

If you don’t mind purchasing a large drink, you can get a free Jack In The Box grilled sandwich on Tuesday, October 20. This is a promotion through Jack’s Secret Society of Cool People and Holy Crap, this is the best freebie ever. Are you telling me that if I get this freebie, I’m not only in a secret society, but also officially cool? To heck with working today, I’m gonna go camp out in front of my local Jack to make sure I’m the first person in line!

[via Coupon Cravings - thanks!]

Walgreens currently has a sale going on where, when combined with some free printable coupons, you can get two free packs of Trident gum between now and the end of the month! First, there’s a free Trident Layers Gum coupon on HIF’s SS page for $1/2. Then, you also get $1 Register Reward when you buy two packs. So you pay $1 out of pocket today, but that $1 RR can be used on anything during your next visit, thus making the gum in effect free! Make sure you stick around for the $1 RR to print out though – I almost walked out of the store this afternoon without grabbing it.

EDIT: Doh, that was Hiffed quick.

Coupons.com has a free $3 coupon for Neosporin Lip Therapy [FF link] [IE link] [Safari link] and currently, CVS is selling it for right around $5.50. However, if you use your free Extra Care card when checking out, you get an addition $2.50 off instantly.

My very remedial math skills tell me that $5.50-$3-$2.50=$0, but then again, I just tried to drink the hot wax from the candle sitting next to me. What?! It smells like pumpkin pie and I’m hungry!

The instant $2.50 savings should last throughout the month of October, so be sure to print the coupon soon and then get your free lip therapy within the next few weeks.

EDIT: This is no longer a valid code.

It’s official – the flu has ravaged the Goob household. It looks like a war zone out there: Kleenex scattered everywhere, half empty glasses of juice on every flat surface, and then the zombies. They’re supposedly humans that I once knew and loved, but judging from their current moans and wheezes, the only logical conclusion is that they want my delicious brain. I tried leaving my hermetically sealed bedroom to give this free Redbox rental code of QNGJ7KD as a peace offering, but their response was a cacophony of sneezes that I interpreted as an attack order.

If you’re new to Redbox, check out the Redbox Explanation Guide that covers all the basics of how to use the free rental codes as well as some personal tips & tricks I’ve discovered to help maximize your freebie movies.

EDIT: Some Hiffers are reporting in the comments that after taking this survey, it won’t submit. So I’d consider this to be dead.

If you’re thinking about making any semi-big purchases in October, you may want to consider taking this fairly long survey in exchange for a free month subscription to ConsumerReports.org. They’re a non-profit consumer agency that reviews everything from digital cameras to lawnmowers to dishwashers and they’re quite blunt if a product is superb, average, or downright atrocious. Kinda like me. I’m not afraid to tell it like it is! Just as long as it doesn’t bother anybody. I wouldn’t want to hurt their feelings.

I personally didn’t take this survey, as I already have a subscription with them, but others have said it’s a bit on the long side. Still, it’s a good deal if you want a second opinion before buying something.