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Who doesn’t love getting stuff for less—or better yet, for free?
If you’ve ever felt a rush from scoring a deal, you’re already a part of the Coupon & Free Sample Elite (yes, that’s a thing).
Let’s talk about how these little gems can turn your shopping trips into adventures of savings and surprises!
Why Coupons and Freebies Are Pure Magic
They Stretch Your Budget Like Gum
That $5 coupon might seem small, but stack a few, and suddenly you’re walking out with a cart full of goodies for the price of one avocado toast.
Try Before You Buy (Big Time)
Free samples are like the "appetizer" of the shopping world. Try new products without committing your wallet—and maybe discover your next must-have.
Shopping = Treasure Hunt
Hunting for deals and finding freebies turns errands into an epic quest. Will you find a BOGO pizza or free lotion? Who knows—adventure awaits!
How to Maximize Coupons & Free Samples
- Join Loyalty Programs: Sign up with stores to unlock a world of exclusive discounts and samples. Bonus points if they give you birthday perks!
- Follow Brands on Social Media: Brands love giving out free samples to followers. Plus, you’ll be the first to know about flash deals.
- Use Coupon Apps: There’s an app for that—several, actually. Apps like Honey or Rakuten are here to save you time and money.
- Keep Your Receipts: Some stores let you upload receipts for cashback offers or special freebies.
- Coupon Match-Ups: Pair coupons with store sales for superhero-level savings.
Fun Fact: Couponing Isn’t New!
Did you know Coca-Cola handed out the first-ever coupon in 1888 for a free glass of soda?
We’re still riding that sweet savings wave more than a century later.
Freebies You Should Be Hunting Down
- Beauty products (hello, Sephora samples!)
- Snacks and drinks for taste-testing pros
- Pet goodies to pamper your furry friends
- Grocery staples—get creative with what’s free this week!
Ready to Save Big and Sample Often?
The next time you shop, don’t leave without your arsenal of coupons and a keen eye for those sneaky free samples. Trust us—your wallet and your inner bargain hunter will thank you.
What’s the best deal or freebie you’ve scored lately? Drop it in the comments and share the savings love!
Have you ever made couponing into a group activity?
Leila and her friends turned a Sunday afternoon into a coupon-clipping and recipe-sharing party. “We ended up eating chips and debating the ethics of extreme couponing,” she said. “The only thing we saved that day was time spent laughing.”
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I would love this freebie I love to take pictures of my kids and this would be even better than a still picture!!! Gather
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i twitted about the giveaway.
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I blogged it at http://sharingourgifts.blogspot.com/2009/08/vivitar-giveaway.html
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I tweeted it...
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I dugg it...
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I am following the blog with Google reader.
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The 8x digital zoom would certainly make my life easier, as would the anti-shake and the fact that it comes in a lovely sunny yellow.
(I now only have a measly 3x zoom...)
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I found out about this giveaway on canadian giveaways and frugal freebies.I would love to win fingers crossed .Marian
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My friend Carrie sent me the link.
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Found this on www.coolcanucks.ca
Thanks :)
Ps - Buddy is such a cutie
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I twittered about it :)
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thank you .
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i tweeted:
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I seen the giveaway posted on canadian giveaways!!
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I follow you on twitter!!
(MyChaos)
My videocamera just quit - on the day of my twins' first birthday - I know, terrible timing!!!
So, that this one has video is my favorite feature - oh, that and the great color selections!!
:P
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tweet
http://twitter.com/Jamericanspice/status/3357695915
I Tweeted this giveaway! @butterdaisy
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You're bookmarked!
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tweeted
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Follow the Frugal Freebies blog!
Resolution of 12 Megapixels in one of their cameras would make it more fun!
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I follow your blog
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Contest Girl
Thank you
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Follow the Frugal Freebies blog
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I GOOGLED this camera and your giveaway was listed about the 3rd or 4th entry. :c)
MFJ"
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Found out about the camera on Facebook. It looks like a great camera. Good luck to everyone!
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Thanks for the great giveaway:)
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The feature I think is great is the antishake.
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I found this site at www.contestgirl.com
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I blogged your giveaway
http://stephanie-laplante.blogspot.com/2009/08/digital-camera-giveaway.html
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I follow you on twitter @stephy905
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found you on Contestgirl website. www.contestgirl.com. Really great site, you have to check it out. Have also joined your facebook group. I don't currently have a camera as my daughters got stolen, I am soooooo lost without one.
I tweeted
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I follow your blog - stephy905
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I found it on Sweeps Advantage.
prizey.com was my source for this giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like the touch screen.
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I saw it in a sweeps email on the mouse for less
from my mom - sorry, can't remember where she did
I blogged your contest at http://addressee-contest.blogspot.com/2009/08/vivitar-vivicam-8025-giveaway.html
Vivitar's high quality optical zoom on the ViviCam T328 would make taking pictures easier and better.
found on frugal freebies...thx for contest..need for vaca..
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I found it at CoolCanucks.ca tammiko(at)shaw(dot)ca
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Thanks, Cindi
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Thanks, Cindi
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Also, I follow your blog!
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Many thanks, Cindi
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The touch screen would help me out with amazing pictures!
Thanks, Cindi
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thanks
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I also found it on Frugal Freebies.
found it on an online contest site.
I found out about the giveaway from you ;) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Following with Google Friend Connect
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thank you!
I really like the high resolution with large touch screen.
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I found this giveaway in today's blogsweeps email.
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I found you via prizey.net.
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I follow Frugal Freebies on Facebook so that's where I found about this giveaway.
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tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/3389366402
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My daughter told me about this giveaway.
i found this giveaway on prizey.net
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I have found it at cashnetsweepstakes.
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I learned about it on mommycents!
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I found it at frugal freebies and boy could I use this. My camera just broke :(
I subscribe to the blog RSS feed and saw the contest there.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I saw it on cashnet sweepstakes
I learned of this contest on contestfirl.com.
I found this giveaway on Sweeties Sweeps.
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I think the large touch screen would make this a fun camera to use
and it is exactlly what my daughter wants for Christmas
I found this giveaway on Prizey.net.