Are Freebies Worth It?

Recently a friend asked, "I'll never use the product, why should I get it?" My answer...get the product or sample anyway.

In the past year I have been able to help numerous people and organizations through the use of couponing and obtaining free samples. This year I was able to help a couple of frugal friends have door prizes at their presentation on couponing. I too, was able to provide great door prizes at my own presentation on couponing and frugal living.

Coworkers have benefited from my frugal ways. I have been able to supply diapers, wipes, baby food, baby gadgets, cereal, deodorants, toiletries and sauces to many of them. Take a good look around you at work, many of your own coworkers may be struggling too. I have also been able to donate some great coupons to our coupon box at work to get "almost free" items.

At Christmas I was able to donate more toiletries and food items to different groups at my daughter's school for Christmas baskets. Also my daughter was proud to give gifts to her friends from Aeries, using the A-List program and free samples from Victoria Secret's.

Recently I was able to donate toiletries and food items to my daughter's school for Haiti. Really what else was I going to do with my 30 plus free deodorants? How nice to be able to dig through a few items and donate brand name items.

Remember if you personally won't use the item, pay it forward and pass it on. You'll never believe how much you'll make a person's day when you bring them something for free.