Freebies: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Best Free Antivirus
Home users can get the best antivirus protection for free - The top commercial antivirus software packages offer free versions for non-commercial use - Why pay for inferior antivurs protection when you can get the best for free
Home users can get the best antivirus protection for free - The top commercial antivirus software packages offer free versions for non-commercial use - Why pay for inferior antivurs protection when you can get the best for free
Free Internet Phone Calls
Now you can make free calls from your PC to regular telephones
Now you can make free calls from your PC to regular telephones
Top Free Time Wasting Sites
Some would say that the personal computer and the Internet have revolutionized how much we can we can get done in a day. That may be true, but they have also revolutionized how much time can be wasted in a day. But then again, I would contend that if you are having fun, you are not wasting time. Enjoy my picks for the ten best time wasting sites on the Internet. And don't blame me if you don't get anything done for the next few weeks!
Some would say that the personal computer and the Internet have revolutionized how much we can we can get done in a day. That may be true, but they have also revolutionized how much time can be wasted in a day. But then again, I would contend that if you are having fun, you are not wasting time. Enjoy my picks for the ten best time wasting sites on the Internet. And don't blame me if you don't get anything done for the next few weeks!
Free Classical Music Downloads
I set out to see if I could find a source of free legal classical music MP3 downloads - After finding mostly sites with just a few selections to download I finally stumbled upon the mother-load of classical MP3 downloads
I set out to see if I could find a source of free legal classical music MP3 downloads - After finding mostly sites with just a few selections to download I finally stumbled upon the mother-load of classical MP3 downloads
Free Online Room Design
Better Homes and Gardens has a free online room design application that makes it easy and fun to create a room design. The room design application includes a huge array of furniture and accessories you just drag and drop.
Better Homes and Gardens has a free online room design application that makes it easy and fun to create a room design. The room design application includes a huge array of furniture and accessories you just drag and drop.
Free Offers from Walmart
Walmart has had a free offers page for some time, but recently it seems they have started adding many more free offers. The Walmart free offers page is worth checking out every week or so to see if new free offers have been added.
Walmart has had a free offers page for some time, but recently it seems they have started adding many more free offers. The Walmart free offers page is worth checking out every week or so to see if new free offers have been added.
Free Phone Calls In and Out
You can now get free outgoing calls to real phone numbers and free incoming calls to a real phone number. You may be thinking "who is crazy enough to be offering that kind of service free in both directions" and that would be a wise question. The truth is that no one company is doing that -- You need to be a little creative and combine services from two companies to get free calling in both directions.
You can now get free outgoing calls to real phone numbers and free incoming calls to a real phone number. You may be thinking "who is crazy enough to be offering that kind of service free in both directions" and that would be a wise question. The truth is that no one company is doing that -- You need to be a little creative and combine services from two companies to get free calling in both directions.
Free Virus Protection
There is no question that everyone needs to protect their computers from viruses but can it be done without spending lots of money to buy anti-virus software and spending even more money in yearly subscription fees to keep the software up-to-date
There is no question that everyone needs to protect their computers from viruses but can it be done without spending lots of money to buy anti-virus software and spending even more money in yearly subscription fees to keep the software up-to-date
Free Christmas Music
This site has collected legal artist submitted Christmas MP3 files for you holiday listening pleasure
This site has collected legal artist submitted Christmas MP3 files for you holiday listening pleasure
Free Comic Book Downloads
More and more publishers are realizing the value of giving away some of their wares for free. DC Comics is now on the free issues bandwagon. It's great for them because they get more people interested in buying the paper versions and it is great for us because we can read some first rate comic books for free.
More and more publishers are realizing the value of giving away some of their wares for free. DC Comics is now on the free issues bandwagon. It's great for them because they get more people interested in buying the paper versions and it is great for us because we can read some first rate comic books for free.
Free Fax Number
Too good to be true - It is not only for real it is easy and less intrusive than many free services I have used - The registration is very short - eFax asks for little other than your name and email address
Too good to be true - It is not only for real it is easy and less intrusive than many free services I have used - The registration is very short - eFax asks for little other than your name and email address
Free Online Word Processors
The pundits have been saying for years that software will become a service that is accessed on the Net instead of discrete programs that are installed on our local computers. There are a number of free online word processors that are leading the way. These may not replace installed software for most of us, but they can be interesting to experiment with and downright useful for some of us and for some applications.
The pundits have been saying for years that software will become a service that is accessed on the Net instead of discrete programs that are installed on our local computers. There are a number of free online word processors that are leading the way. These may not replace installed software for most of us, but they can be interesting to experiment with and downright useful for some of us and for some applications.
Free Office Alternatives
Microsoft Office has been the de facto standard in office software suites for years. Aside from having many bugs and numerous security problems Microsoft Office has one other big drawback -- the software costs a small fortune - It may be a surprise to many but there are viable alternatives to Microsoft Office and a number of them are totally free
Microsoft Office has been the de facto standard in office software suites for years. Aside from having many bugs and numerous security problems Microsoft Office has one other big drawback -- the software costs a small fortune - It may be a surprise to many but there are viable alternatives to Microsoft Office and a number of them are totally free
Send and Receive Free Faxes
Quite a number of free fax services have come and gone over recent years. I don't know of any one current service that lets you both send and receive faxes for free without a lot of restrictions, but that doesn't mean you can't have your fax and send it too! All you need to do is use two free services, one to send your faxes and another to receive faxes.
Quite a number of free fax services have come and gone over recent years. I don't know of any one current service that lets you both send and receive faxes for free without a lot of restrictions, but that doesn't mean you can't have your fax and send it too! All you need to do is use two free services, one to send your faxes and another to receive faxes.
Fireworks Word Search
Fireworks word search - have fun finding all the times FIREWORKS appears in this word search puzzle.
Fireworks word search - have fun finding all the times FIREWORKS appears in this word search puzzle.
Win a Car
Win a Car -- The best links to win a car sweepstakes on the Internet.
Win a Car -- The best links to win a car sweepstakes on the Internet.
Three Ways to get a Free Car
Owning a car is a major expense, but most of us need a car for work, shopping, and just getting around in general. Suppose there were a way to get a free car? Getting a free car is not as impossible as it sounds. Here are three ways you could get a free car.
Owning a car is a major expense, but most of us need a car for work, shopping, and just getting around in general. Suppose there were a way to get a free car? Getting a free car is not as impossible as it sounds. Here are three ways you could get a free car.
Brand Name Freebies
Free samples and other free offers are powerful marketing tools and companies of all sizes offer them. However, it's the big brand name companies that are most consistent about following through with free offers. I've put together links to profiles of free offer pages from the top name brand companies. You will want to bookmark this page and visit the brand name company pages often to find new free offers.
Free samples and other free offers are powerful marketing tools and companies of all sizes offer them. However, it's the big brand name companies that are most consistent about following through with free offers. I've put together links to profiles of free offer pages from the top name brand companies. You will want to bookmark this page and visit the brand name company pages often to find new free offers.
Thanksgiving Word Search
A free word search puzzle with Thanksgiving words: thanksgiving word search word search index autumn celebration family feast plymouth rock
A free word search puzzle with Thanksgiving words: thanksgiving word search word search index autumn celebration family feast plymouth rock
Highlights Hidden Pictures
The Highlights for Children Web site has many free hidden picture puzzles available with no registration required. Not only will you want to share the site with your kids, you may end up spending many hours there yourself.
The Highlights for Children Web site has many free hidden picture puzzles available with no registration required. Not only will you want to share the site with your kids, you may end up spending many hours there yourself.
Free Mozart Symphony MP3 Files
The Danish Broadcasting Corporation offers free downloads of nine Mozart Symphonies in MP3 Format. The music is played by the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
The Danish Broadcasting Corporation offers free downloads of nine Mozart Symphonies in MP3 Format. The music is played by the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Free Sex Advice
What is almost as good as free sex -- free sex advice from knowledgeable and experienced About.com Guides.
What is almost as good as free sex -- free sex advice from knowledgeable and experienced About.com Guides.
Dolphin Game
If you ever wished you could swim like a dolphin now is your chance with this fun Flash game
If you ever wished you could swim like a dolphin now is your chance with this fun Flash game
Free Seed Catalogs
Free Catalogs - Here is a great list of free plant and seed catalogs from your gardening Guide
Free Catalogs - Here is a great list of free plant and seed catalogs from your gardening Guide
Powder Game
What do you get if you take the amazing time waster Falling Sand and add lots more substances including ice, magma, fireworks, nitro and more - You get a more amazing fun and explosive time waster of course
What do you get if you take the amazing time waster Falling Sand and add lots more substances including ice, magma, fireworks, nitro and more - You get a more amazing fun and explosive time waster of course
Free Connect the Dots
And you thought connect the dots was just for kids. David Kalvitis has managed to create connect the dots drawings that are fun and challenging for kids and adults. These are not the simple connect the dots that you remember from your childhood and that gave away the picture even before you started to connect the dots. You can download and print a weekly free connect the dots plus three other free sample connect the dots puzzles.
And you thought connect the dots was just for kids. David Kalvitis has managed to create connect the dots drawings that are fun and challenging for kids and adults. These are not the simple connect the dots that you remember from your childhood and that gave away the picture even before you started to connect the dots. You can download and print a weekly free connect the dots plus three other free sample connect the dots puzzles.
Free Printable Certificates
Free Printable Certificates has 100 printable certificates in about twenty categories. You can download the PDF file, print the certificate, and fill in your custom information. The standard certificates are free, but they charge for editable versions.
Free Printable Certificates has 100 printable certificates in about twenty categories. You can download the PDF file, print the certificate, and fill in your custom information. The standard certificates are free, but they charge for editable versions.
Create Your Own Cookbook
Better Homes and Gardens has a free online application that allows you create your own cookbook. You can use any of their recipes and/or your own recipes. You can customize just about everything but the cover with your own text and pictures. There are five cover designs to choose from.
Better Homes and Gardens has a free online application that allows you create your own cookbook. You can use any of their recipes and/or your own recipes. You can customize just about everything but the cover with your own text and pictures. There are five cover designs to choose from.
Free Posters from the NIDA
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them. You can order multiple copies of each free poster for schools or other organizations. The target audience is listed with each poster.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them. You can order multiple copies of each free poster for schools or other organizations. The target audience is listed with each poster.
Free Countdown Timer
Create a free event countdown timer that you can place on your website, blog, forum signature or just use on the page that is created for you when you set it up.
Create a free event countdown timer that you can place on your website, blog, forum signature or just use on the page that is created for you when you set it up.
Money Saving Tips
Money Saving Tips - ideas for frugal living and saving money
Money Saving Tips - ideas for frugal living and saving money
Revlon Makeup Sample
Revlon is offering a free sample of eye, face or lip makeup products.
Revlon is offering a free sample of eye, face or lip makeup products.
400,000 Free MP3 Music Files
Finding legal free MP3 music files to download can be time consuming since you usually only find a few here and there. Fortunately for free music addicts there is now one place to feed the need for free MP3 files by the thousands.
Finding legal free MP3 music files to download can be time consuming since you usually only find a few here and there. Fortunately for free music addicts there is now one place to feed the need for free MP3 files by the thousands.
Free Robert Sabuda Pop-Ups
Pop-up book author and paper engineer Robert Sabuda offers free pop-up designs you can print and build.
Pop-up book author and paper engineer Robert Sabuda offers free pop-up designs you can print and build.
Freebies 101
So you heard that you could get all kinds of free stuff on the Internet but where do you start? Here are some pointers for the new and perhaps not so new freebies lover
So you heard that you could get all kinds of free stuff on the Internet but where do you start? Here are some pointers for the new and perhaps not so new freebies lover
Free Pocket Planners
Normally I would not be very excited about a free printable pocket planner, but PocketMod is actually pretty cool. It is an application that lets you generate an eight page pocket sized booklet with various formats and content. There are online and downloadable versions of the program as well as a program that will take any PDF file and create a pocket booklet from it.
Normally I would not be very excited about a free printable pocket planner, but PocketMod is actually pretty cool. It is an application that lets you generate an eight page pocket sized booklet with various formats and content. There are online and downloadable versions of the program as well as a program that will take any PDF file and create a pocket booklet from it.
Free Helicopter Game
This is a fun little diversion that is simple to play but still gives you a good challenge. I like the elegance and simplicity of the one button control.
This is a fun little diversion that is simple to play but still gives you a good challenge. I like the elegance and simplicity of the one button control.
Free Offers from P&G
Procter & Gamble is one of the biggest and most reliable sources of free sample offers. They conveniently offer a single page which lists many of current offers and promotions. This is a page that is well worth bookmarking and checking periodically.
Procter & Gamble is one of the biggest and most reliable sources of free sample offers. They conveniently offer a single page which lists many of current offers and promotions. This is a page that is well worth bookmarking and checking periodically.
Free Magazine Subscriptions
Magazine subscriptions that you can get for free - not trial issues - totally free subscriptions
Magazine subscriptions that you can get for free - not trial issues - totally free subscriptions
Free Google Website
Google has launched their free Web site offering called Google Page Creator. They offer an easy to use tool for creating your Web site and free hosting for up to 100 megabytes of files. The Google Page Creator requires no knowledge of HTML.
Google has launched their free Web site offering called Google Page Creator. They offer an easy to use tool for creating your Web site and free hosting for up to 100 megabytes of files. The Google Page Creator requires no knowledge of HTML.
The New Free AOL
Finally AOL is doing something to get the attention of those of us who love free services. They are in the process of transforming themselves from an expensive dial up Internet service provider to an advertising supported free service for those with other Internet connections. They still offer dial-up, and you still have to pay for that if you need to use it to get your Internet access, but they are making most of their "value added" services free to everyone.
Finally AOL is doing something to get the attention of those of us who love free services. They are in the process of transforming themselves from an expensive dial up Internet service provider to an advertising supported free service for those with other Internet connections. They still offer dial-up, and you still have to pay for that if you need to use it to get your Internet access, but they are making most of their "value added" services free to everyone.
Costco Free Sample Offers
It seems Costco has joined the trend of large retailers hosting free sample offers. That is great news for us freebies fanatics and good business too, I'm sure.
It seems Costco has joined the trend of large retailers hosting free sample offers. That is great news for us freebies fanatics and good business too, I'm sure.
Free Games for the Brain
Games for the Brain is a progressive set of fun and free mini games that let you exercise your brain while you think you are just having fun. The games are written in JavaScript and should run in any modern browser on any operating system including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Games for the Brain is a progressive set of fun and free mini games that let you exercise your brain while you think you are just having fun. The games are written in JavaScript and should run in any modern browser on any operating system including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Free Stuff for Teachers
Free materials and resources for teachers and educators
Free materials and resources for teachers and educators
Sinus Relief for (almost) Free
I did my first sinus rinse yesterday evening and I must say -- the results are pretty amazing -- I can breathe more freely today than any time I can remember
I did my first sinus rinse yesterday evening and I must say -- the results are pretty amazing -- I can breathe more freely today than any time I can remember
Free Mozart for Baby Downloads
Munchkin, Inc. offers two albums of Mozart music as free downloads.
Munchkin, Inc. offers two albums of Mozart music as free downloads.
Free Stuff for Seniors
By the time you approach and enter your retirement years you have contributed much to society - Seniors deserve something for free after all that work and sacrifice
By the time you approach and enter your retirement years you have contributed much to society - Seniors deserve something for free after all that work and sacrifice
Free Song Lyrics
If you have ever listened to a popular song and couldn't quite figure out some of the lyrics, you will appreciate LyricsDownload.com. They have an enormous database of over 600,000 unique song lyrics.
If you have ever listened to a popular song and couldn't quite figure out some of the lyrics, you will appreciate LyricsDownload.com. They have an enormous database of over 600,000 unique song lyrics.
Free Offers from Dove
Dove now has a special offers page where they list all of the current offers including a number of free sample offers.
Dove now has a special offers page where they list all of the current offers including a number of free sample offers.
Free Degree Deodorant Samples
Degree Deodorant from Unilever is offering free Degree for Men deodorant samples.
Degree Deodorant from Unilever is offering free Degree for Men deodorant samples.
Amazon Free Music Downloads
Amazon.com offers a couple thousand free music downloads. You can download one or two songs from CDs in about twenty categories covering just about all music tastes. The files are in MP3 format and are free of any digital rights management so you can burn them to CD or copy them to your portable MP3 player.
Amazon.com offers a couple thousand free music downloads. You can download one or two songs from CDs in about twenty categories covering just about all music tastes. The files are in MP3 format and are free of any digital rights management so you can burn them to CD or copy them to your portable MP3 player.
Free Stuff Scams
The lure of free stuff is a powerful marketing tool and is used to good effect by many savvy marketers - unfortunately, not every free stuff offer is what it appears to be
The lure of free stuff is a powerful marketing tool and is used to good effect by many savvy marketers - unfortunately, not every free stuff offer is what it appears to be
Free Windows Game Downloads
This site features over 3500 freeware Windows games -- all categorized and ranked and ready to download.
This site features over 3500 freeware Windows games -- all categorized and ranked and ready to download.
Free Posters
Get free posters of all types. Posters make great decorations for conversation starters. Why not get your posters for free instead of buying posters?
Get free posters of all types. Posters make great decorations for conversation starters. Why not get your posters for free instead of buying posters?
Betty Crocker Free Offers
Betty Crocker, a General Mills brand, maintains a coupons and promotions page. The promotions page sometimes lists free sample offers along with the usual contests and online coupon offers.
Betty Crocker, a General Mills brand, maintains a coupons and promotions page. The promotions page sometimes lists free sample offers along with the usual contests and online coupon offers.
Free Printable Sudoku Books
PrintSudoku.com offers three free printable Sudoku books with 25 puzzles each. Book one features 25 very easy Sudoku puzzles, book two has 25 easy Sudoku puzzles, and book three has 25 Sudoku puzzles of medium difficulty. The books are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
PrintSudoku.com offers three free printable Sudoku books with 25 puzzles each. Book one features 25 very easy Sudoku puzzles, book two has 25 easy Sudoku puzzles, and book three has 25 Sudoku puzzles of medium difficulty. The books are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Free Samples
Great fresh links to free samples and they are organized so that you can find what you want
Great fresh links to free samples and they are organized so that you can find what you want
Free Dove Deodorant Sample
Unilever is offering a free sample of Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant.
Unilever is offering a free sample of Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant.
Print Free Custom Calendars
Using simple online forms you can create just about any kind of calendar you might need in in various sizes and in one of a dozen languages.
Using simple online forms you can create just about any kind of calendar you might need in in various sizes and in one of a dozen languages.
Print Custom Graph Paper
If you ever have occasion to use graph paper or any lined paper for that matter you will want to bookmark this site. You can create a pdf file with just about any kind of lined paper you could imagine in just about any size and color you could desire.
If you ever have occasion to use graph paper or any lined paper for that matter you will want to bookmark this site. You can create a pdf file with just about any kind of lined paper you could imagine in just about any size and color you could desire.
Kraft Foods Offers
Kraft Foods puts a lot of effort into keeping their brands foremost in the minds of consumers. One of the ways they do that is to provide free offers and free services related to food and healthy living.
Kraft Foods puts a lot of effort into keeping their brands foremost in the minds of consumers. One of the ways they do that is to provide free offers and free services related to food and healthy living.
Free Baby Stuff
There is lots of free baby stuff on the Net as long as you know where to look. Be sure to check otten for new free baby stuff.
There is lots of free baby stuff on the Net as long as you know where to look. Be sure to check otten for new free baby stuff.
Free Tide and Downy Samples
Procter & Gamble is offering a free samples of Tide Simple Pleasures and Downy Simple Pleasures scented laundry products.
Procter & Gamble is offering a free samples of Tide Simple Pleasures and Downy Simple Pleasures scented laundry products.
Charmin Free Offers
Charmin is making it easy for you to find their free offers by collecting them on one page. The Charmin offers tend to run for a long time, but any offer may end at any time.
Charmin is making it easy for you to find their free offers by collecting them on one page. The Charmin offers tend to run for a long time, but any offer may end at any time.
A Variety of Free Printables
Woman's Day Magazine offers a very nice variety of free printables and no site registration is required.
Woman's Day Magazine offers a very nice variety of free printables and no site registration is required.
Free Senseo Coffee Maker
Sara Lee Coffee and Tea and Phillips North America are running a promotion that allows you to get a Senseo single cup coffee maker for free
Sara Lee Coffee and Tea and Phillips North America are running a promotion that allows you to get a Senseo single cup coffee maker for free
Free Kashi Granola Bar Sample
Kashi is offering a free sample of their TLC Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bar.
Kashi is offering a free sample of their TLC Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bar.
Free Origami Diagrams
If you have ever wished you could make nifty little paper animals and flowers just by folding ordinary paper then this is a site you will want to check out
If you have ever wished you could make nifty little paper animals and flowers just by folding ordinary paper then this is a site you will want to check out
Free Mousepads
Mousepads are a popular giveaway for both vendors and web surfers - mousepads are a good choice for the vendors because they provide a relatively low cost way to get their name and logo on the desktops of customers - freebie lovers like them because we can use them or even collect them
Mousepads are a popular giveaway for both vendors and web surfers - mousepads are a good choice for the vendors because they provide a relatively low cost way to get their name and logo on the desktops of customers - freebie lovers like them because we can use them or even collect them
Free Tattoo Flash Designs
TribalShapes.com offers a huge assortment of free tattoo flash with tribal designs and Kanji symbols. Even if you are not into tattoos, these designs would be cool to use for other printable projects.
TribalShapes.com offers a huge assortment of free tattoo flash with tribal designs and Kanji symbols. Even if you are not into tattoos, these designs would be cool to use for other printable projects.
Kroger Offers
Kroger is one of the largest chain stores in the US. That's pretty amazing considering that they are not a nationwide chain like most of the other big players. It was only a matter of time before they joined Walmart in having an offers and promotions page.
Kroger is one of the largest chain stores in the US. That's pretty amazing considering that they are not a nationwide chain like most of the other big players. It was only a matter of time before they joined Walmart in having an offers and promotions page.
DVDs and More for Teachers
Izzit.org offers a free DVD on your birthday or other day of your choosing for teachers of grades 6-12. They ask that you give them feedback after using the DVD in your class. They also have other offers for teachers including other DVDs and more.
Izzit.org offers a free DVD on your birthday or other day of your choosing for teachers of grades 6-12. They ask that you give them feedback after using the DVD in your class. They also have other offers for teachers including other DVDs and more.
Free Whitehouse Greetings
The White House offers free greetings for special occasions from the office of the President - There are a number of restrictions and not all greeting requests are fulfilled but it is worth a try if you are interested.
The White House offers free greetings for special occasions from the office of the President - There are a number of restrictions and not all greeting requests are fulfilled but it is worth a try if you are interested.
Free Texas Roadhouse Appetizer
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant is offering a certificate for a free Cactus Blossom (fried onion appetizer) with your next purchase of two entrees. The certificate says you can substitute a potato skins appetizer if you prefer.
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant is offering a certificate for a free Cactus Blossom (fried onion appetizer) with your next purchase of two entrees. The certificate says you can substitute a potato skins appetizer if you prefer.
Top Ten Birthday Clubs
How about a special treat on your birthday? How about ten of them? Check out these top ten birthday clubs and get your special treats.
How about a special treat on your birthday? How about ten of them? Check out these top ten birthday clubs and get your special treats.
Free iPod Earbud Replacements
If your iPod headphones are defective or broken while our Ipod is under warrantee Apple will replace them free.
If your iPod headphones are defective or broken while our Ipod is under warrantee Apple will replace them free.
Reynolds Free Offers
Reynolds is one of those household brands that works hard to get consumers to understand that they have more to offer than their original product line. As a result, you can usually find at least one free offer on their site. Whenever they come out with a new product or are having a marketing push on an existing product, you can usually expect they will post a new free sample offer.
Reynolds is one of those household brands that works hard to get consumers to understand that they have more to offer than their original product line. As a result, you can usually find at least one free offer on their site. Whenever they come out with a new product or are having a marketing push on an existing product, you can usually expect they will post a new free sample offer.
Bloons
Get ready for some dart throwing monkey addicting balloon popping fun.
Get ready for some dart throwing monkey addicting balloon popping fun.
Neutrogena Free Sample Offers
Neutrogena has a "what's new page" where they list free sample offers and other promotions. At this writing they are offering a free trial size tube of Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub.
Neutrogena has a "what's new page" where they list free sample offers and other promotions. At this writing they are offering a free trial size tube of Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub.
Free Custom Photo Calendars
I've seen a number of sites that offer free printable calendars over the years, but I believe this is the first quality site I have seen that allows you to upload your own picture for your calendar and print it for free.
I've seen a number of sites that offer free printable calendars over the years, but I believe this is the first quality site I have seen that allows you to upload your own picture for your calendar and print it for free.
Free Pedometer + Walking Tips
We could all use some more exercise, and for most of us, walking is the overall best way to get it. McNeil Consumer Healthcare is offering a free pedometer and you can find some great walking tips including instructions for using a pedometer from Wendy, our Walking Guide.
We could all use some more exercise, and for most of us, walking is the overall best way to get it. McNeil Consumer Healthcare is offering a free pedometer and you can find some great walking tips including instructions for using a pedometer from Wendy, our Walking Guide.
Free Wordoku Puzzles
By now you have probably heard of Sudoku and you may even be one of the millions hooked on Sudoku. Now meet Wordoku. Wordoku uses a set of nine letters instead of digits and the diagonal spells a word.
By now you have probably heard of Sudoku and you may even be one of the millions hooked on Sudoku. Now meet Wordoku. Wordoku uses a set of nine letters instead of digits and the diagonal spells a word.
Autumn Word Search
Autumn word search - have fun circling all the words in this fun Autumn word search puzzle
Autumn word search - have fun circling all the words in this fun Autumn word search puzzle
Free Sudoku Games
Here are three great Sudoku variations to please just about any Sudoku fan. I am most fond of the jigsaw based variation, but many may like the challenge of Samurai Sudoku with five overlapping grids. And for those who want to stay with the traditional Sudoku game there is an excellent version of the standard Sudoku offering.
Here are three great Sudoku variations to please just about any Sudoku fan. I am most fond of the jigsaw based variation, but many may like the challenge of Samurai Sudoku with five overlapping grids. And for those who want to stay with the traditional Sudoku game there is an excellent version of the standard Sudoku offering.
Free Online Books
Do you love to read but hate to spend money on books or do not have time to go to the library - free online books may be the pathway to your perusing pleasure
Do you love to read but hate to spend money on books or do not have time to go to the library - free online books may be the pathway to your perusing pleasure
Clean Up the Classroom Kit
The Clorox Company is offering a free "Clean Up the Classroom" multimedia kit for teachers. The free kit includes a DVD, poster, and guide. You also receive a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. This free offer can be requested by or on behalf of teachers.
The Clorox Company is offering a free "Clean Up the Classroom" multimedia kit for teachers. The free kit includes a DVD, poster, and guide. You also receive a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. This free offer can be requested by or on behalf of teachers.
Free Online Spell Check
Orangoo Spell Check is a very handy free online service. Many of us have come to rely on doing a spell check when we create documents. Unfortunately, most online text applications do not have a spell check function.
Orangoo Spell Check is a very handy free online service. Many of us have come to rely on doing a spell check when we create documents. Unfortunately, most online text applications do not have a spell check function.
Free Online Samegame Versions
Samegame is arguably one of the most addicting online games. There are many versions and variations based on the game ChainShot which was developed for UNIX text based systems in 1985 by Kuniaki Moribe. Some of the versions are more fun and more addicting than others. I set out to find the top five Samegame versions and almost didn't finish this article because I couldn't pull myself away for these insidious addicting games.
Samegame is arguably one of the most addicting online games. There are many versions and variations based on the game ChainShot which was developed for UNIX text based systems in 1985 by Kuniaki Moribe. Some of the versions are more fun and more addicting than others. I set out to find the top five Samegame versions and almost didn't finish this article because I couldn't pull myself away for these insidious addicting games.
Freebies Myths
I've been having fun with and writing about freebies for over ten years. As you might guess, I have encountered my share of “unbelievers” who take the cynical stance that nothing is free. Here are many of the myths that the skeptics mistake for obvious truths and my considered views on them:
I've been having fun with and writing about freebies for over ten years. As you might guess, I have encountered my share of “unbelievers” who take the cynical stance that nothing is free. Here are many of the myths that the skeptics mistake for obvious truths and my considered views on them:
Free Commercial Software
Get A New Free Commercial Software Package Every Day
Get A New Free Commercial Software Package Every Day
Free 411 Service
411metro is a free directory assistance service that can save you significant money if make a lot of directory assistance calls. This is particularly true if you make them from your cell phone. Many cell phone companies charge you over $1 per call for directory assistance. 411metro is totally free for as many calls as you wish to make.
411metro is a free directory assistance service that can save you significant money if make a lot of directory assistance calls. This is particularly true if you make them from your cell phone. Many cell phone companies charge you over $1 per call for directory assistance. 411metro is totally free for as many calls as you wish to make.
Buffet Coupons and Freebies
When you join the "eClub" from Buffets, Inc. you get a coupon for a buy one get one free meal offer plus more coupons for your birthday and anniversary.
When you join the "eClub" from Buffets, Inc. you get a coupon for a buy one get one free meal offer plus more coupons for your birthday and anniversary.
Earn Free Magazines
Adperk has put a modern twist on the get paid to view ads model and they sometimes also offer a pretty good perk for a small time investment. They offer free magazines for watching short video ads.
Adperk has put a modern twist on the get paid to view ads model and they sometimes also offer a pretty good perk for a small time investment. They offer free magazines for watching short video ads.
Free Easy Reader Books
The US Department of Health offers two free Easy Reader books. One is for children ages three to four and the other is for ages five to six. Both are oversized books that teach kids about healthy lifestyles.
The US Department of Health offers two free Easy Reader books. One is for children ages three to four and the other is for ages five to six. Both are oversized books that teach kids about healthy lifestyles.
Find Toll-Free Numbers
One thing that has always bugged me about dealing with online merchants has been how difficult it is to talk to real person when there is a problem that can't be solved using their online resources. There is a reason they hide their toll-free numbers. It is much cheaper for them to use automated email responses or other online communications. However, there are some times when voice communication is the only solution.
One thing that has always bugged me about dealing with online merchants has been how difficult it is to talk to real person when there is a problem that can't be solved using their online resources. There is a reason they hide their toll-free numbers. It is much cheaper for them to use automated email responses or other online communications. However, there are some times when voice communication is the only solution.
Free Noxzema Razor
The Universal Group is offering a free Noxzema four blade razor.
The Universal Group is offering a free Noxzema four blade razor.
Free Sheet Music
The Mutopia Project offers a collection of free printable sheet music. Most of the collection is classical, but there is some jazz and other styles are represented.
The Mutopia Project offers a collection of free printable sheet music. Most of the collection is classical, but there is some jazz and other styles are represented.
Free Prego Spaghetti Sauce
Campbell's is offering either rebate on your purchase of Prego sauce or a free coupon for another jar when you mail the form and a cash register receipt dated between 12/21/2006 and 3/31/2007. The offer expires 3/31/2007.
Campbell's is offering either rebate on your purchase of Prego sauce or a free coupon for another jar when you mail the form and a cash register receipt dated between 12/21/2006 and 3/31/2007. The offer expires 3/31/2007.
Free Custom Stickers
The National Health Study offers an online application to create your own stickers and have them mailed to you. There is only one sticker template which is designed to promote the research program at Healthstudy.org.
The National Health Study offers an online application to create your own stickers and have them mailed to you. There is only one sticker template which is designed to promote the research program at Healthstudy.org.
Women's Magazine Subscription
The women's magazine, For Her Information, is offering a free subscription. This is a quarterly print magazine that is associated with the TV show by the same name.
The women's magazine, For Her Information, is offering a free subscription. This is a quarterly print magazine that is associated with the TV show by the same name.
Carcassonne
Whether or not you have played the game Carcassonne, you will find this addicting online version to be a fun pastime against the computer or other players
Whether or not you have played the game Carcassonne, you will find this addicting online version to be a fun pastime against the computer or other players
Free Sudoku Puzzles
challenge your mind with an essentially infinate number of free Sudoku puzzles
challenge your mind with an essentially infinate number of free Sudoku puzzles
Free Posters from the USEPA
The USEPA is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them.
The USEPA is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them.
Free Radio Show MP3 Downloads
RadioLovers.com has assembled thousands of old time radio show mp3 downloads and made them available for free. You can find everything from the Abbott & Costello comedy show to the X Minus 1 science fiction show. These would make great drive time fodder for your iPod or other MP3 player.
RadioLovers.com has assembled thousands of old time radio show mp3 downloads and made them available for free. You can find everything from the Abbott & Costello comedy show to the X Minus 1 science fiction show. These would make great drive time fodder for your iPod or other MP3 player.
Free Grant Money
There are lots of ads on the Net that promise to sell you information that will allow you to cash in on federal grants. Is it true?
There are lots of ads on the Net that promise to sell you information that will allow you to cash in on federal grants. Is it true?
Halloween Videos
Halloween is a fun and sometimes scary holiday. These videos help you get in the "spirit" of the season. I've included one that is a bit scary and disturbing in a fun kind of way, one with great "pumpkin art" and one that will help you make very cool and inexpensive Halloween tombstones.
Halloween is a fun and sometimes scary holiday. These videos help you get in the "spirit" of the season. I've included one that is a bit scary and disturbing in a fun kind of way, one with great "pumpkin art" and one that will help you make very cool and inexpensive Halloween tombstones.
Nutrition Education Materials
Dole offers a wealth of free materials for teachers with their 5 A Day program. Some of the materials are downloadable and some may be requested by mail or fax using your school's letterhead.
Dole offers a wealth of free materials for teachers with their 5 A Day program. Some of the materials are downloadable and some may be requested by mail or fax using your school's letterhead.
Free Online Mahjongg Game
Mahjongg is a classic solitaire game and I've not found a better implementation of it anywhere than this version by Thomas Weibel
Mahjongg is a classic solitaire game and I've not found a better implementation of it anywhere than this version by Thomas Weibel
8 Letters
Test your skill at unscrambling words in this simple but addictive word game
Test your skill at unscrambling words in this simple but addictive word game
Free CDs
Free CDs for the asking: cool coasters compuserve thin disk free cds eclectic music
Free CDs for the asking: cool coasters compuserve thin disk free cds eclectic music
Aveeno Sample and Coupon
Johnson & Johnson is offering a free sample Aveeno Positively Ageless skin care products and a discount coupon by mail.
Johnson & Johnson is offering a free sample Aveeno Positively Ageless skin care products and a discount coupon by mail.
Free Teacher Resources
An index to all the free teacher resources listed on Freebies at About.com.
An index to all the free teacher resources listed on Freebies at About.com.
Free Music ...
Tune Toys is a fun and perhaps even useful set of online programs for creating and manipulating MIDI files.
Tune Toys is a fun and perhaps even useful set of online programs for creating and manipulating MIDI files.
Skype
What the heck is a Skype you ask - Skype is a voice over IP (VOIP) telephone company that has made an enormous splash by offering free high quality PC to PC calling
What the heck is a Skype you ask - Skype is a voice over IP (VOIP) telephone company that has made an enormous splash by offering free high quality PC to PC calling
Free Olay Beauty Samples
The Olay site almost always has one or more free offers and a couple discount offers on their site. I've listed both the US and Canadian free offer pages. The US site is now offering a free sample of Olay Definity Intense Hydrating Cream and the Canadian site is offering a free sample of Olay Regenerist.
The Olay site almost always has one or more free offers and a couple discount offers on their site. I've listed both the US and Canadian free offer pages. The US site is now offering a free sample of Olay Definity Intense Hydrating Cream and the Canadian site is offering a free sample of Olay Regenerist.
Free Very Best Baking Magazine
Nestle is taking registrations for their free 2006 Very Best Baking magazine. They also promise coupons and other special offers.
Nestle is taking registrations for their free 2006 Very Best Baking magazine. They also promise coupons and other special offers.
Duck
A very imaginative, attractive and fun puzzle game
A very imaginative, attractive and fun puzzle game
Free Folgers Coffee Sample
Procter & Gamble is offering a free 1.4 ounce trial size Folgers Gourmet Selections coffe. You can choose from columbian or vanilla biscotti varieties.
Procter & Gamble is offering a free 1.4 ounce trial size Folgers Gourmet Selections coffe. You can choose from columbian or vanilla biscotti varieties.
Free Anti-Smoking Resources
There are numerous anti-smoking resources available to parents, teachers, and others interested in keeping kids tobacco free. I've listed some of the most interesting below.
There are numerous anti-smoking resources available to parents, teachers, and others interested in keeping kids tobacco free. I've listed some of the most interesting below.
Free Human Genome Poster
The Human Genome Project Information Web site is offering a free poster. Although this offer would be great for the classroom, anyone can order the free poster.
The Human Genome Project Information Web site is offering a free poster. Although this offer would be great for the classroom, anyone can order the free poster.
Free Toothpaste Sample
Arm & Hammer is offering a free sample of Advance White toothpaste and a coupon when you fill out their request form and two question survey.
Arm & Hammer is offering a free sample of Advance White toothpaste and a coupon when you fill out their request form and two question survey.
Free Classic Arcade Games
There are many sites offering online classic arcade games, but I really enjoy this one because it allows you to play them full screen instead of in a tiny window.
There are many sites offering online classic arcade games, but I really enjoy this one because it allows you to play them full screen instead of in a tiny window.
Free Wedding or Baby Book
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is offering a free wedding planner or new baby book.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is offering a free wedding planner or new baby book.
Free Digital Photo Storage
Digital cameras have become very popular and now a new kind of free service has emerged for this new breed of photographers - Free digital photo storage and sharing seems to be THE new free online service
Digital cameras have become very popular and now a new kind of free service has emerged for this new breed of photographers - Free digital photo storage and sharing seems to be THE new free online service
Free Gigabyte Email Accounts
Fortunately there is a new trend among some free email providers to dole out more email storage space than most people will ever be able to fill
Fortunately there is a new trend among some free email providers to dole out more email storage space than most people will ever be able to fill
Free Sensodyne Sample
GlaxoSmithKline is offering a free sample of Sensodyne toothpaste and free "high value" coupons.
GlaxoSmithKline is offering a free sample of Sensodyne toothpaste and free "high value" coupons.
Thanksgiving II Word Search
A new Thanksgiving word search puzzle: word search index peace pilgrims feast festival canberries food freedom
A new Thanksgiving word search puzzle: word search index peace pilgrims feast festival canberries food freedom
Free Physics Textbook
If you or someone you know has a curiosity for how the World works this free textbook is something worth checking out. The free textbook is written in an entertaining and understandable style, yet manages to teach the concepts of classical and modern physics. The book is a 1200 page 40 megabyte PDF file and is fully searchable. The textbook is written to challenge and surprise the reader on every page. I wish there had been such a great free reference when I was a budding young scientist.
If you or someone you know has a curiosity for how the World works this free textbook is something worth checking out. The free textbook is written in an entertaining and understandable style, yet manages to teach the concepts of classical and modern physics. The book is a 1200 page 40 megabyte PDF file and is fully searchable. The textbook is written to challenge and surprise the reader on every page. I wish there had been such a great free reference when I was a budding young scientist.
EPA Education Materials
The USEPA is offering a wide selection of free education materials for teachers including posters, CD-ROMs, activity books, lesson plans and more.
The USEPA is offering a wide selection of free education materials for teachers including posters, CD-ROMs, activity books, lesson plans and more.
Free Cheer True Fit Sample
Procter & Gamble is offering a free sample of Free Cheer True Fit laundry detergent.
Procter & Gamble is offering a free sample of Free Cheer True Fit laundry detergent.
Free Personal Radio
Slacker.com is approaching nearly 100 professionally programmed genre stations covering all kinds of music and over 10,000 artist stations. You can personalize any of the stations so the music matches your tastes exactly.
Slacker.com is approaching nearly 100 professionally programmed genre stations covering all kinds of music and over 10,000 artist stations. You can personalize any of the stations so the music matches your tastes exactly.
Create PDF Files for Free
Here are three ways to create PDF files for free. Why buy expensive software when you can crate PDF documents for free?
Here are three ways to create PDF files for free. Why buy expensive software when you can crate PDF documents for free?
Flash Face
This is an incredible online application that lets you create face sketches by choosing pre-drawn facial features including hair, head shape, eyes, nose, etc.
This is an incredible online application that lets you create face sketches by choosing pre-drawn facial features including hair, head shape, eyes, nose, etc.
Free Beautiful Woman Magazine
BuyBeauty is offering a free one year subscription to Beautiful Woman magazine.
BuyBeauty is offering a free one year subscription to Beautiful Woman magazine.
Free MP3 Downloads from Amazon
You can still easily find the free mp3 downloads by doing a search in their mp3 section. You can enter your search manually if you like, but here ...
You can still easily find the free mp3 downloads by doing a search in their mp3 section. You can enter your search manually if you like, but here ...
Free Read-along Stories
Storyline Online offers free read-along stories. The stories are read by Screen Actors Guild members using flash movies to display the books as they are read. There are also fun activities and lesson ideas to go along with each book.
Storyline Online offers free read-along stories. The stories are read by Screen Actors Guild members using flash movies to display the books as they are read. There are also fun activities and lesson ideas to go along with each book.
Very Easy Junk Email Account
Perhaps you have used Mailinator, Sneakemail, or one of the many other temporary free email accounts, but I bet you have never used one this easy. 2Prong.com is the first such service to require no more than just visiting the site to be ready to paste your junk email address in the email field of whatever registration form you are about to submit.
Perhaps you have used Mailinator, Sneakemail, or one of the many other temporary free email accounts, but I bet you have never used one this easy. 2Prong.com is the first such service to require no more than just visiting the site to be ready to paste your junk email address in the email field of whatever registration form you are about to submit.
Free Xbox Live Diamond Card
If you have an Xbox Live 12 month subscription (Xbox Classic or Xbox 360) you can request a free Xbox Live Diamond card. The Xbox Live Diamond card can be used for discounts with participating merchants.
If you have an Xbox Live 12 month subscription (Xbox Classic or Xbox 360) you can request a free Xbox Live Diamond card. The Xbox Live Diamond card can be used for discounts with participating merchants.
Unilever Offers and Promotions
The HomeBasics site presents information about and offers from Unilever and associated brands. They maintain an offer page which usually has eight to ten promotions of various types. Some of the brands represented are SlimFast, Skippy, Ragu, Dove, Real Simple Magazine, and more.
The HomeBasics site presents information about and offers from Unilever and associated brands. They maintain an offer page which usually has eight to ten promotions of various types. Some of the brands represented are SlimFast, Skippy, Ragu, Dove, Real Simple Magazine, and more.
Garnier Free Sample Offers
Garnier almost always has a free sample offer for one or more of their products. It's a good idea to check periodically for new offers.
Garnier almost always has a free sample offer for one or more of their products. It's a good idea to check periodically for new offers.
Free SpeedStick Sample
The Colgate-Palmolive Company is offering a free sample of SpeedStick 24/7 Gametime deodorant.
The Colgate-Palmolive Company is offering a free sample of SpeedStick 24/7 Gametime deodorant.
Free Credit Report
Federal law requires the three big credit reporting agencies to provide one free credit report per year to everyone. These reports are free - so why are some people paying for them?
Federal law requires the three big credit reporting agencies to provide one free credit report per year to everyone. These reports are free - so why are some people paying for them?
Free UC Berkeley Audio Courses
The University of California, Berkeley is offering free audio courses and lectures through iTunes. If you don't have iTunes software installed you need to download it for free. Some disciplines have lots of courses and some have very few. Each course consists of a series of audio files, one for each class lecture and are usually about 45 - 50 minutes long.
The University of California, Berkeley is offering free audio courses and lectures through iTunes. If you don't have iTunes software installed you need to download it for free. Some disciplines have lots of courses and some have very few. Each course consists of a series of audio files, one for each class lecture and are usually about 45 - 50 minutes long.
Free Always Sample Kit
free always pads samples
free always pads samples
The Nest Magazine Subscription
The Nest is offering a free mini subscription to their print magazine to young married couples and those getting married soon.
The Nest is offering a free mini subscription to their print magazine to young married couples and those getting married soon.
Pathmark Samples and Coupons
Pathmark maintains a page of sample offers and coupons. Although the Pathmark chain stores are only located in New York, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia area, the sample offers are available nationwide.
Pathmark maintains a page of sample offers and coupons. Although the Pathmark chain stores are only located in New York, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia area, the sample offers are available nationwide.
Grocery Deal Finder Service
Now I don't need to go through the weekly ritual of gathering all the newspaper grocery fliers and trying to figure out who has what deals. Mygrocerydeals.com maintains a huge database of local grocery store specials and allows you to build shopping list for the stores you choose or you can browse the specials for each store online.
Now I don't need to go through the weekly ritual of gathering all the newspaper grocery fliers and trying to figure out who has what deals. Mygrocerydeals.com maintains a huge database of local grocery store specials and allows you to build shopping list for the stores you choose or you can browse the specials for each store online.
Free Bottle of Nail Polish
Whirlpool and OPI are giving away a free bottle of nail polish when you enter the I Don't Do Dishes sweepstakes.
Whirlpool and OPI are giving away a free bottle of nail polish when you enter the I Don't Do Dishes sweepstakes.
Free Courses
expand your horizons for free with free courses and tutorials
expand your horizons for free with free courses and tutorials
Free Jigsaw Puzzles for Macs
Because of the popularity of my free jigsaw puzzles, I frequently get asked for jigsaw puzzles that work with Mac computers. Unfortunately, I don't have the means to create Mac compatible versions of my free jigsaw puzzles. However, I have found a couple sites that have good free online jigsaw puzzles that Mac users, Linux users and Windows users can enjoy.
Because of the popularity of my free jigsaw puzzles, I frequently get asked for jigsaw puzzles that work with Mac computers. Unfortunately, I don't have the means to create Mac compatible versions of my free jigsaw puzzles. However, I have found a couple sites that have good free online jigsaw puzzles that Mac users, Linux users and Windows users can enjoy.