‘Random’ Freebies


Free NRA Trial Membership

What happens when this free NRA trial membership runs out in a year? Do you simply renew your subscription if you wish or are there further tests you have to pass in order to stay in the club? I don’t own a firearm per se, but I do have a wicked Super Soaker under my bed. CPS 4100, baby! It might not scare away any burglars, but…ah…they’ll be singing my praises if they ever catch on fire!

Free Ink Pen

EDIT: Looks like they got Hiffed overnight.

Pens just disappear around my work. I’ve learned that if I have a good pen, I need to hold onto it. And that’s why I sign and do almost everything with a red pen, because that way, noone can steal it and claim it as their own. Yup, only I use a red pen.

So I hope that this free ink pen is a red pen. Otherwise? I might have to put a tracking device on it to see which of my associates ends up with it…

Free Antimicrobal Dressing Pack

Something about this free antimicrobal dressing sample just makes me wonder what I’d even do with them. I see the little pad shape in the pictures there, and I wonder what I could come up with… Knee pads for mice? Nah, too big. Shoes for my cats? Possibly. Pirates eye patches? Maybe. Oh, I know! Enough trial packs could be woven together for a suit of armor! That’s it!

Free Trivet

First, it was a “coffee tumbler” that people questioned me on. Now, I’m sure its this “free coffee trivet” that I’m sure will turn some eyes. To me, “trivet” sounds like we’re talking about three veterinarians. Good thing I didn’t write the dictionary…

[via the forums]

Free Jewelry from Park Lane

EDIT: Looks like this company got hit hard by all the Freebie Sites, so I’d say this is dead.

I’ve heard of Mary Kay, Kitchen, and ummm… other “discrete” parties, but a jewelry party? I think that the whole “at home business” is now taking a whole new level.

So maybe if I just have a ton of friends sign up for this free jewelry sample offer, we can forgo the party and prance around like pretty pretty princesses… uh, I mean, grown men with adult beverages.

Yeah, that’s it…

(Its a Monday, I’m not quite fully “here” yet, whaddya expect?)

[via the forums]

Free Coffee Tumbler

Its about time that I post. I’ve been so tired when I get out of work most days that when I actually make time to come around here? Well, I fall asleep watching TV. Just like today, when I was watching cartoons!

Needless to say, signing up with Case for their free coffee tumbler (and using the promo-code CASETLC) might be the solution! Of course, that would mean that I’d have to actually make coffee. Oh wait, I have all of that free Via from my friend who works at Starbucks… SCORE!

Free Hallmark Card

EDIT: It looks like they’ve removed this offer. I’m looking for a new Promo Code now. If you’ve already created a personalized card, you can save it in your shopping cart or to your account and then use the next code I find on it.

Hallmark.com is giving away a free 5×7 personalized folded card when you use the promo code CARD4U (it even includes shipping). There aren’t any upcoming birthdays that I can remember though, so I’m going to just make a generic “get well soon!” card and send it to myself. It’s nice to have cards on hand for those last minute events where you need one. In fact, I have a drawer full of them, some of which include timeless messages as “Y2K is almost here!” and “I’m glad to hear you didn’t get SARS.”

Mother’s Day Freebies

Unless otherwise noted, all of the freebies below are available on Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day!). As always, be sure to call ahead to your local store to make sure they’re participating in the freebies.

And of course, if you know of any that I missed, please leave a comment!

Bob Evans – Print out this coupon and get a free slice of pie after 4pm.

Champps – Moms get a free entree with the purchase of an equally valued entree.

El Pollo Loco – In a fabulous PR move, they are offering to honor the KFC coupon that many of us printed but were unable to use thanks to KFC not being prepared to meet the demand. Here’s to El Pollo Loco stepping in to fill the free chicken void in our lives.

Ikea – Moms can get a free small breakfast and coffee. No word on whether or not you can eat it while lounging on some of the furniture.

Kodak – First off, shipping is not included in this offer, but if you use the code FREECARD, you can get a free custom photo card worth up to $2.49.

Michael’s Kids’ Workshop On Saturday, there’s a Make it for Mom Bead Event (pretty self-explanatory) while on Sunday, they have a Decorate a Cookie with Mom event. Both are from 1-4pm. (thanks Scoring Deals!)

Outback Steakhouse – Bring “mum” in and she can get a free $10 gift certificate good for her next visit.

Smokey Bones – Moms get a free meal (up to $20) with the purchase of an equally valued meal.

TCBY – They’re offering a free cup or cone of yogurt to all moms!

T.G.I. Friday’s – With the purchase of an entree, mom’s get a free mom-sized (what the heck is that?) Brownie Obsession or Spiced Up Cupcake.

Texas de Brazil (warning: their website auto-plays some amazing eurodance techno music. Do not go there if you are prone to outbursts of dancing and/or raving) – Here’s a coupon good for up to two free entrees with the purchase of two regular sized dinners.

Texas Land & Cattle – Mom’s can get a coupon good for one free entree (up to $15), which can be redeemed during their next visit.

Coupon: Free Walgreens 8×10 Photo

Use the code MOTHER when checking out and get a free Walgreen’s 8×10 photo that will make for a nice Mother’s Day present, especially when paired with the free Hallmark card I’m sure all of you signed up for last week. Now if only I could find some flowers and chocolates.

If you’d rather print the coupon and take it into your local store, have at it.

EDIT: As Lulu helpfully pointed out in the comments, taking this coupon into your local Walgreens will save you the $0.99 in shipping costs.

[thanks to everybody who sent this in!]

Instore: Free Charlotte Russe Sunglasses

Starting today, if you bring a June 2009 cover of Seventeen magazine or a printout of the seventeen.com homepage to any participating Charlotte Russe store, you’ll get a pair of free Charlotte Russe sunglasses. The last time Seventeen did something like this was back in March with the Aeropostale t-shirts. A bunch of people commented on that post, both with negative and positive experiences, so at the very least I’d call ahead and make sure your store has some of the sunglasses in supply before you trek to the mall.

Of course, this is all a moot point if you’re a guy, as the fine print excludes us from the freebie. Which is good, because I didn’t want these stupid, girly sunglasses. They’re smelly and stinky and my source tells me they’ve got cooties! *sticks out his tongue and runs away.*

Free Comic Book Day

Running along the rooftops, two figures can be seen chasing a man in a flowing cape…

Boy Adam: Quicker Goobman! Lord Undrallio’s getting away!
Goobman: I’m hastening, Boy Adam. We must cut him off at the pass and ensure that he cannot make it to free comic book day at his local comic shop tomorrow! Could you imagine the horror if he were to beat everyone there and steal all of the free books?

Two figures appear in front of the fleeing villain, stopping him in his tracks!

SuperShaynon: Sorry we’re late, Goobman, I hope we didn’t miss the party!
The Pink Frog: We Pink Ladies hasten as much as we can, but if its bad for us in these pantyhose, I can only imagine how bad it is for YOU guys!
Lord Undrallio: YES! PLEASE TAKE ME AWAY! The cape and evilness was the only salvation to this costumed compression!
Boy Adam: Well, I guess that’s a tight situation all tied up!

Our heroes guffaw joyously, but villains can only be captured for so long, as our heroes will find out in the next installment when this will all be continued!

[via the forums]

Free Personal Hallmark Card

I haven’t tested this free personal Hallmark card but only because I want to actually want to take my time to think of something nice to send to my mom. The right-hand side of the site says that if you use the code CARD4MOM, both the card and stamp are free. My only concern is that I’ll mess up the card somehow. If there’s one thing I learned from last year’s debacle, it’s that mom’s don’t like it when you give them a card that says “Hey mom, could you send me $50 please?”

The offer is valid through May 4th and the find print says if you order by May 1st, delivery should be made before Mother’s Day.

Deal: Free Kodak Photo Card

I’m quite the typical guy in that I forget any important date that isn’t related to baseball, but freebies are wonderful for saving my hide. Case in point, this Kodak photo card offer reminded me that Mother’s Day is May 10. I could have sworn it was in June. No wait, I’m thinking of Flag Day. Well then wait, when’s Monkey Day?

Oh, hey there Mom! Let’s pretend you didn’t read this post, okay?

You have to pay shipping in order to get this, but it’s 0.99 – at least it was for me.

Free Oakley Sketch Pad

If this free Oakley sketch pad is anything like the small notebook I carry around in my back pocket, then I’m excited. I first started carrying around such a pad back in 2004 and it’s fun to go back and read some of the first ones I filled up. For instance, on 06/17/05, I reminded myself to get some wine, deli meat, and juice. Ahhh, memories.

Instore: Free Reusable Bag

A few Eagle-eyed Hiffers just tipped me off to a promotion that Target is running for today only. According to page 11 of their weekly circular, if you make any purchase at Target today, you’ll get a free reusable tote bag. Some people are saying they also come with filled with coupons for GE’s CFL lightbulbs, but I haven’t been able to confirm this. Something else I haven’t been able to confirm is that my house is haunted, but that’s another story for another day.

If you’re headed into Target to get this freebie and do some shopping, it might be a good idea to check out our free coupon page, print any coupons for products that you normally buy, and save even more money!