By now you know that I love to find great deals on everything that I pay for…but I also love getting stuff entirely free. While I can’t get my entire gas bill for free (yet!), I delight in the ability to find free stuff and to use these items to replace things that I would otherwise purchase. I sign up for all sorts of free food samples, for example, which saves me from needing to purchase other snacks. Sometimes, however, I just love to get free stuff just for the sake of getting free stuff. For example, last week I ordered free pearl earrings for my niece. It wasn’t her birthday or anything, but it was a deal that I couldn’t refuse.
Facebook is a great place to get free stuff online. Many companies offer free giveaways for becoming a fan of their page, and sometimes they even offer occasional coupons or other deals for their fans. Here are some great Facebook giveaways that are going on now. While you’re at it, become a fan of Billy.com on Facebook to get up-to-the-minute updates about great deals and freebies.
Hope you enjoy getting all this free stuff online!
Firstly, here are some that are good today (Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17) only:
- Become a fan of Baja Burritos and get a free burrito. The fan page lists full (easy) instructions listing how to get your free meal.
- Become a fan of Redbox movie rentals and get a free rental.
And here are some Facebook giveaways that are ongoing (but may end at any time, so sign up now!):
- Become a fan of Ritz crackers on Facebook and get a free sample of Ritz Munchables Pretzel Crisps.
- Become a fan of Physicians Formula on Facebook and get a Buy One Get One Free coupon worth up to $19.99 on their entire makeup line.
- Become a fan of Nescafe and get 6 single serving samples.
- Become a fan of Vaska herbal detergent and get a free sample. Unlike most giveaways, this is a two-step process. Become a fan and then sign up for the sample.
There are also other free giveaways going on in March, so mark your calendars:
- Free cone day at Ben & Jerry’s is on March 23rd from 12-8pm.
- Target and Kodak are giving away free 5 x 5 ¾” photo books until March 21st. New members also get 50 free prints. Use coupon code TGTFREEBOOK during checkout to get this free stuff online.
- Get a free sample of Lever 2000 soap. This giveaway is offered by Costco, but Costco membership is not required.
- Playtex and Kotex are both offering free samples in March. The Playtex sample comes with 3 tampons, while the Kotex sample comes with samples of 4 different products. Two Kotex samples can be ordered per household, so don’t hesitate to sign up for extra free stuff.

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Of course, if you’re in the market for bigger ticket items, there are some other great March deals that you should be aware of. March is a good time to buy a house, for example, because it’s before the summer rush, and sellers may be desperate to unload their property sooner rather than later. And, of course, because fewer people are looking to buy real estate at this time of year, you’ll have less competition on the homes that interest you.
Each week I give away a great prize to one of my lucky Facebook fans. So far I’ve given away iPod Nanos, Canon digital cameras, and $100 Amazon gift certificates? Next week I’ll be giving away a new prize – spread the word, all of my fans are entered automatically!
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Saving money takes effort, thought and sacrifice – but wasting money seems to be something that just happens, whether or not we want it to. And, wouldn’t you know it? Since we all tend to waste money without thinking about it, we can also train ourselves to subconsciously avoid wasting money, a process which can save a considerable amount of money throughout the year. Using these tricks will prevent you from wasting your money and will allow you to save it for the future. Or, at the very least, a deliberate splurge.
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