Simply Thrifty

February 27th, 2008

Free Sample Hamburger Helper

Hamburger Helper isn’t really our thing, but heck, we’ll try anything if it’s free. The Hamburger Helper website is offering free samples of the Hamburger Helper Microwave Singles. I ordered mine and received a sample within two weeks. I thought my son could have it for his lunch, but unfortunately he’s the one five […]

By Deborah Ng -- 5 comments

February 20th, 2008

Free Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Sample

 
Thanks to my sister Diana for turning me on to this sample.
I enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee on occasion. For fast food coffee, it’s really high grade. If you never tried it before, here’s your chance. The Dunkin’ Donuts website is giving away a free sample.  Check it out before the offer is gone!
 
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By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

January 28th, 2008

This Week’s Simply Thrifty Poll: Where Do You Get Your Movies?

I know we talked about this many times before, but I love going to the library for movies. Not only are they free, but the selection is impressive and I get to take them home for a whole week. My husband and I don’t go out much. Instead, we’d rather take out a few […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

January 24th, 2008

Free Sample: Curves Cereal

Here’s a great way to try something new and not have to pay for it. Walmart.com is offering a free sample of new Curves Cereal.  The website touts Curves Honey Crunch Cereal as "a sensible approach to help take weight off — and keep it off, too, with at least 1/3 of the recommended […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

January 17th, 2008

My Free Tree is Here!

Sometimes when I mention free stuff around the web it seems we all sign up, but then nothing happens. Thank goodness that wasn’t the case with the free trees.
Remember the free trees? Last May I turned you on to a promotion for trees. It was sponsored by Double Tree hotels in hopes of getting us […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

January 6th, 2008

Great Places to Learn for Free - Offline

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Thanks to my sister Diana for suggesting this post.
The Internet is a wonderful and exciting educational tool. There are instructions online for how to do just about anything. Don’t let that stop you from going out and exploring some wonderful free […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

October 19th, 2007

50 Do-It-Yourself Halloween Ideas

When my son and I go out Trick or Treating on Halloween, we especially enjoy looking at the decorations on the houses in our neighborhood. There are a lot of Do-It-Yourselfers in the area, and I’m amazed at how creative they are. Taking inspiration from my neighbors, I give you:
50 Do-It-Yourself Halloween Ideas:
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By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

September 30th, 2007

Starbucks to give away free iTunes downloads

Beginning Tuesday, Starbucks will give away 50 million free iTunes downloads. The promotion is in honor of the launch of the new iTunes wireless store. From October 2nd to November 7th, Starbucks customers will receive a “song of the day” card, enabling them to download that particular tune.Included are songs by Joss Stone, Bob […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

September 21st, 2007

Free Women’s Health Calendar

If you’re looking to order the free 2008 Women’s Health Calendar, act fast. This hot item, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servies,  features health and nutritional information and journals and runs out quickly. I’m told most women don’t learn about these calendars until the end of the year, and by then they’re […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

August 9th, 2007

What’s your favorite free site?

Yesterday, I talked about what happens when free stuff isn’t really free. After reading some of the comments, I’ve come to the conclusion that a list in order. The best free sites - and by free sites I mean sites that offer stuff for free. Not stuff that takes pages and pages of offers to […]

By Deborah Ng -- 9 comments