There seems to be a good variety of freebies available right now. So no matter what you’re looking for hopefully you’ll find something on this list that interests you and saves you money.

Free Small Popcorn: Heading to a movie this weekend? Be sure to become a fan of Regal Entertainment Group on Facebook and you’ll have access to a coupon for a free small popcorn. And with the prices at the concession stand these days you know this is a pretty valuable freebie.

Free Queso and Chips: Become a member of Chili’s Email Club and right away you’ll get a coupon for a free order of queso and chips. Plus they promise to never rent or sell your personal information.

Free OXY Clinical: Get a free sample of OXY Clinical when you fill out a short online form. Your free sample should show up in your mailbox in two to three weeks.

Free Cheetos: Feeling the need for a new snack? Try Cheetos Mighty Zingers for free. Just fill out this online form to receive your free sample. Allow four to six weeks for delivery.

Free Kellogg’s All-Bran: Get a free 7-day All-Bran Promise Pack. You must be a member of the All K Pass to get access and only one freebie is allowed per household.

Free Hardback Large Photo Book: Get busy making a free photo book from Picaboo. A large hardback book worth $39.99 is free for new customers now through the end of the month. Just use coupon code FREEBK at checkout. The free book is 20 full-color pages. But if you make your book longer you’ll just be charged a little extra for the additional pages.

There are lots of great freebies this week! Pick up everything from body lotion to dog food for free! Have any other freebies you’ve scored recently? Feel free to share your finds with us!

Free Body Lotion: If you’re a member of Victoria’s Secret Pink Nation (it’s free to join!) you can print a coupon for free Pink Body Lotion. The offer is good with any Pink purchase and some shoppers report finding cheap lollipops or lip gloss that fit the qualifications.

Free Genesis Today Juice: For a limited time you can buy a Genesis Juice and get a rebate for a free one. Just “like” them on Facebook and download the coupon.

Free Dog Food Sample: Fill out a short form and get a free sample of Wysong dog food. Your starch-free sample comes in three flavor options: chicken, fish and venison.

Free Nexxus Hair Products: Try out some new shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner from Nexxus by filling out a short online form.

Foreclosure rates rose by four percent in July. There were an additional 325,229 filings which is almost ten percent higher than compared to July 2009. It marked the 17th straight month of foreclosures over the 300,000 mark. “Declines in new default notices, which were down on a year-over-year basis for the sixth straight month in July, have been offset by near-record levels of bank repossessions, which increased on a year-over-year basis for the eighth straight month,” James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac, said in a statement according to TheHill.com.

There is free help out there for people who are worried, concerned or fearful that a foreclosure may be looming in their future. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling is offering a free DVD called Avoiding Foreclosure. Here is a description of the free DVD provided on nfcc.org:

Avoiding Foreclosure is a consumer education DVD that introduces you to four clients who found themselves in mortgage trouble for different reasons and sought assistance from an NFCC-certified housing counselor. The DVD does several things. First, it introduces consumers to some of the terms and scenarios they are likely to encounter as they work to save their own home. Second, it familiarizes consumers with the process of avoiding foreclosure. Third, it shows examples of a variety of life situations and challenges facing individuals and families who are facing foreclosure and what they did (with the help of an NFCC-certified housing counselor) to address it.

Some NHCC agencies also offer free counseling for home owners. Just search for counselors in your area to see what services are available.

It seems like the freebies are a little on the slow side this week. Maybe companies figure people are enjoying the last few days and weeks before heading back to school. But here are the good ones I uncovered:

Free Cheesecake for Donation: Make a donation of at least $5 to Feeding America and you’ll receive a coupon for a free piece of cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. It’s redeemable at any restaurant location across the US. That’s a win win!

Free Organic Welcome Kit: According to Coupon Cravings, Organic Valley is giving out free Farm Friends Welcome Kits when you sign up for any of the monthly e-newsletters. Allow up to four weeks for the kit to show up in your mailbox.

Free Purina Sample: Get a free sample of Purina ONE dog food by filling out a short form. The offer is from Sam’s Club, but you don’t have to be a member to get the freebie.

Free Burt’s Bees Toothpaste: Fill out a short online form to score a free sample of Burt’s Bees toothpaste. Samples take 8-12 weeks to arrive and by signing up you are agreeing to receive an e-newsletter from the company.

Many churches have ministries that support families when new babies arrive or when a tragedy strikes. Often different people in the church sign up to take the family a meal so that they can focus on the new baby or on their own health without having to worry about what to make for dinner. No matter what the issue is that they’re dealing with, they probably aren’t going to have much time to head to the grocery store and eating out every night would get very expensive. So by preparing these new parents or hurting families meals, you’re helping them out in a big way.

There is a free service that can help churches or organizations prepare for the arrival of a new baby or serve someone in need. It’s called TakeThemAMeal.com. The site was created after a loved one had a sudden heart problem and the family was suddenly bombarded by people wanting to help. Instead of the coordination falling on the family that is going through a big ordeal, now all of the planning and preparation can be done online.

Setting up a meal schedule is very easy. You simply write a short explanation of any dietary needs, the time of day when meals should be dropped off and if there are any other special instructions. Then people from your church can go on the website and choose which day works best for them. They can also see what types of food other people are already bringing. That way the family doesn’t end up with lasagna four nights in a row! Serving others in their time of need is what we are called to do as Christians. And this free website is a great resource for making that happen.

The freebies this week are just as hot as the pavement outside! We’ve got free food, free activities and free treats you’ll love. Enjoy!

Free Sam’s Club Weekend: Want to try out Sam’s Club, but not sure if you want to invest in a membership? You can try it for free this weekend. August 6-8 just head to your local Sam’s Club to visit and shop.

Free Redken Sample: Get a free sample of Redken Time Reset hair care products when you fill out a short form on Facebook.

Free Bowling: It’s National Bowling Week and you can celebrate by bowling for free on Saturday, August 7. To get your free bowling coupon just head to GoBowling.com and plug in your email address.

Free Perfume: Get a free deluxe sample of a new fragrance when you stop by the Sephora counter at your local JCPenney store. Bring this printable coupon and you’ll get to try out Benefit’s Crescent Row collection of fragrances.

Earth’s Best Organic Infant Formula Sample: Have a new baby or one on the way? Try out the Earth’s Best Organic Infant Formula for free. Just fill out a form and they’ll ship the sample to your door.

Nature’s Bounty Gummies: It can be tough to take vitamins every day, but if they feel more like a treat you might be more likely to do it. Sign up for a free sample of Nature’s Bounty Adult Gummies by filling out a short form.

It’s the last Friday of July. Like it or not, summer is winding down. But thankfully for those of you who like freebies, they just keep getting hotter. Here are some of the best freebies available right now.

Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream: Donate some of your time for helping out a worthy cause and you’ll be rewarded by free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Just search the available volunteer opportunities at Read the remainder of this post »

Celebrate Christmas in July with a whole bunch of freebies! Give them away, or keep them as a little gift for yourself. Either way, enjoy!

Free Special K Meal Bar: Need a snack? Sign up for a free Special K Meal Bar. Just fill out a short form and in addition to your free bar you’ll get coupons, too.

Free WordLock: Head to the WordLock Facebook page and click “like.” Then fill out a short form under the “Free WordLock” tab and you’ll get a free lock!

Free sample of V-8 Fusion: On Monday, you can score one of 1,000 free samples of V-8 Fusion. Just be sure to head to their Facebook page to sign up.

Music by Keane: If you’re a fan of the band Keane, this is a great freebie for you. You can score four free tracks from a live performance in the UK just by signing up.

Free Snikiddy Product: Just head to this website and fill out a short form to get access to a printable coupon good for a free Snikiddy product. All you’ll have to do is find a store where they’re sold near you to snag your freebie. The coupon is good until the end of November.

It’s summer and the freebies are hot! There are great deals all over the place– from a free pedometer to a free full-size sinus product. Enjoy!

Free Mountain Dew Wristband: Mountain Dew is celebrating the fact that a million people like them on Facebook by giving away DEW wristbands for one day. This offer ends Friday, July 16 at 6pm so head to their Facebook page and pick out your favorite color.

Free Pedometer: Nature’s Valley is giving away free pedometers. This is the same deal they were doing several weeks back, but apparently they now have more pedometers to give away. Just sign up and yours should arrive in a few weeks.

Free Sinus Medicine: Do you have a trick for relieving your sinus issues? If so, share it on Sinus Buster’s Facebook page and you’ll receive a free full-size product of your choice. You’ll also be entered to win an iPod Touch.

Free Hand Sanitizer Pen: Do you have an Extra Care Card from CVS? Then sign up to receive a free hand sanitizer pen on their website. Just enter the CVS Extra Care Card number found on the back of your card and they’ll email you a coupon for a freebie.

Free Bikini Bra: If you’re a reader of Ocean Drive Magazine in Miami you can score a free bikini bra from American Apparel. Just fill out an online form.

After a week off, I’m back with even more freebies! And to go along with the heat wave that’s sweeping the country, this deals are smokin’!

Free Chik-Fil-A: Just in case you haven’t heard, today is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. Dress partially like a cow and you’ll score a free sandwich. Dress in a head-to-toe cow costume and you’ll score a free meal! Get a free costume starter kit at CowAppreciationDay.com.

Free Slurpee: Slurpee day is this Sunday, July 7th of course. So head to your local Seven-Eleven store for a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee. Check out the details on Facebook.

Free Photo Gifts: Head to KodakGallery.com to take advantage of two freebies. You can either score 50 free Mommy Cards (like business cards for moms) or two sets of ten free birth announcements.

Free Sample of Rachel Ray’s Nutrish: Here’s a freebie for pet owners. Give Fido something new to try with a free sample of Rachel Ray’s Nutrish dog food.

Free Pen: Take a picture of yourself with your favorite Paper Mate pen or pencil, upload it to their Facebook page and you’ll get a new free pen in the mail. You have until the end of September to get your freebie.

I know we are all trying to save some money, especially those with young children. With a baby on the way, I am definitely ready to start taking note of places where you don’t have to pay for your child to eat. Here are some places that allow kids to eat for free, so go on and head out to a restaurant and spoil yourself.

Applebee’s: Get a free kid’s meal on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entree.

Captain D’s: You have to dine in, but on Thursdays you can take advantage of a great deal. Get two free kid’s meals with the purchase of an adult meal.

Chevys: Tuesdays is the day for this deal. Buy an adult entree and get the kid’s meal for free.

Denny’s: Up to two kids 10 and under can get free meals with each adult purchase of $2.50 or more. It’s from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on certain nights.

Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Head to Dickey’s after church and your child can eat for free when you purchase a meal.

Lone Star Steak House: Head here on Tuesdays and up to two kids can eat free with an adult entree purchase.

Luby’s: On weekday evenings, kids can eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal. Check their website to see when they offer it.

Marie Callender’s: Kids eat free on two days a week at this restaurant. Head in on Tuesdays and Saturdays and get a free kid’s meal with an adult entree purchase.

Perkins: On Tuesdays and Thursdays after 4 p.m. kids can eat for free if you buy an adult entree.

Steak ‘n Shake: On the weekend, get some burgers and shakes. Spend $9 or more and get a free kid’s meal. This is only for dine-in.

Check out MyKidsEatFree for more details on restaurants in your area. Also, take a look at their sister site MyKidsGoFree for deals on traveling with children.

Can you believe it’s the last Friday in June? Don’t let your summer fly by without scoring some great freebies. Here are some worth checking out.

Free Greeting Card: The first 15,000 people to head to Flidipidi’s Facebook page will get a free greeting card. Pick a design, write a personal note and send it on its way for any special occasion. Use code 1stCardFree.

Free Nivea Body Lotion: Get a free sample of Nivea’s new Happy Sensation Daily Body Lotion. Fill out a short form and your sample should arrive within four weeks.

Free Perfume: Get a free sample of Avril Lavigne’s new fragrance, Forbidden rose. Just fill out a short form to request this freebie.

Free Christian Books: Christian publisher Bethany House has released a new batch of books available for free to those who offer to write reviews. Just sign up to be a reviewer and choose from five new titles.

Free Bagel and Cream Cheese: Head to Bruegger’s Facebook page and click “like”. Head to the Offers tab and you’ll be able to score a free bagel and cream cheese. The coupon will be emailed to you and you’ll have until July 5 to use it.

This week our Twitter Tuesday Profile focuses on Catherine, a professional blogger living in Southern Ontario, Canada. Among the various sites she writes for and operates is Frugal-Freebies.com which she tweets about too from @FrugalFreebies. Working at home suits this wife, mother of three, and grandmother of two perfectly because when she’s not writing she’s caring for two recently-rescued dogs, Denny and Dexter.

OODC: How did you get started blogging and tweeting?
@FrugalFreebies: Originally I was running Born to Love, a natural baby product company that I created way back in 1982. I taught myself HTML back in 1998, and created the website too. But I was ready to move on now that my children were grown up, and looking around for something else to do.

I originally started blogging about the over 44 year old pregnancy stories I had been collecting, and branched out from there.

I first discovered freebies & coupons as a young mum, and now that I have the entire internet to search – my husband is amazed at how much free stuff I have got & how much we have saved! I started searching for free samples to help us cut costs, and before you know it, it had become a blog! I had found so many free samples, I just had to share them with all of my friends and readers.

OODC: Why are you so passionate about scoring freebies?
@FrugalFreebies: Well, first of all it’s fun! And it’s free! It helps with the family budget, we get to try things we might not have bought, and I like the challenge of finding great freebies to share with my readers. I always get excited when I find a really great freebie to share!

And the coupons have been really exciting – my best shopping trip was a total value over $200, with an out-of-pocket cost of $17 after coupons!

In the recent past we went to the movies for free, ate at A&W and Harvey’s for free and my husband got his morning coffee for free at McDonald’s. We’ve gotten 6 cases of Pepsi for free, 15 bottles of Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktail Juice for free, and have saved over $1,000 in coupons! Last Canada Day, we all ate for free at the Mandarin All-You-Can-Eat Buffet.

Did I mention that it is fun – and free!

OODC: It must be fun to see what shows up in your mailbox every day– what free stuff showed up this week?
@FrugalFreebies: It’s actually been a slow week but I have gotten a coupon for a free loaf of Silver Hills bread, a sample of Hugo fragrance, a 15 pack of React5 gum and 3D glasses, a package of Kashi GoLean Crisp!, a package of Purina Beneful Incredibites dog food, a coupon for free Halo dog treats.

But my best freebie this week was the dog car seat harness and dog carrier I got from Amazon (value $105) for free with the SwagBucks I had collected!

OODC: What do you hope people gain from reading your blog?
@FrugalFreebies: A mailbox overflowing with freebies, of course! My readers tell me I help them save a great deal of money too!

It can be a lot of time and work to dig through all the offers out there. I read tons of freebie offers every day – trying to find the ones that are legit, still active and actually arrive. I try to save my readers some of the time and legwork of freebie hunting, and provide them with interesting freebies to request.

My motto is – so many freebies, so little time!

OODC: Who are some of your favorite money tweeters?
@FrugalFreebies: Some of the friends I have made along the way… @freesamplefreak, @bargainmoose, @smartcanuckand @SwagBucks.

Thanks again to @FrugalFreebies for being part of this week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile. Want to be considered for an upcoming profile? Just tweet me!

What a day for freebies! There’s lots of great free food, free bath products and even a freebie you could use for a last minute gift for dad! Enjoy!

Free Sub: If you have a Quick Chek near you, you’re in luck! You’ll have access to a free 6″ sub on the first day of summer. In order to score your freebie show up at any Quick Check on June 21 between 5-11am. Get your hand stamped and then return to the Quick Chek between 11am-9pm to get one of five 6″ subs free! Choose between Turkey & Ham Melt, Original Toasted Italian, Crispy Buffalo Chicken, Tuscan Veggie Melt and the new Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork!

Free Burger: If you’ve got a Champps in your area, head to their Facebook page. The first 1,000 people to do so will get access to a coupon for a free burger!

Free Photo Collage: Still need a Father’s Day gift for dad? Get a free photo collage through Saturday the 19th from Walgreens. Use coupon code “GOBIG8×10″ to get your freebie.

Free Pet Food: Get a free sample of Purina Smartblends dog or cat food. Just head to Walmart.com and fill out a short form.

Free Dove Shampoo and Conditioner: While supplies last, sign up for your free sample of Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner through Costco. You don’t need a Costco membership to qualify.

Free CamoCare Organic Skin Care: Sign up for a free sample of CamoCare Organics Clinical Anti-Aging Skincare. Your freebie will arrive in six to eight weeks.

Since I started extreme couponing there are several household items that I don’t have to pay for anymore. Others I pay just pennies for when in the past I would have paid full price out of necessity. Now I get these items for free or almost free when I combine sales with coupons.

* Toothpaste- Almost weekly the drug stores have a deal that will get you free toothpaste. Just keep an eye out in your Walgreens, Rite Aid or CVS circulars.

* Shampoo- I picked up two bottles of John Freida shampoo for a total of $.99 last week at Target. This would normally cost over $10. I used to buy pricey shampoo, but honestly I couldn’t tell the difference. In the past I have scored multiple bottles of free organic shampoo by using coupons, sales and mail in rebates.

* Body Wash- My husband is well stocked up on body wash. By keeping an eye on drug store sales and using valuable coupons I’ve been able to pick up several brands for free.

* Deodorant- This is another product I rarely pay for anymore. Both my husband and I have small stockpiles of deodorant.

* Yogurt- I used to think I was getting a great deal if I bought a four-pack of yogurt for $1. Now I either get it for free or I pay about $.25 for a four-pack. I combine “buy one get one free” sales with coupons.

* Snack Foods- I’ve scored free granola bars, trail mix and crackers. In the last couple of weeks I’ve picked up bags of chips for a quarter and dip completely free. Since this is the season for backyard BBQs and gatherings with friends I usually like to keep a small stash of stuff like this so I can bring something easy to share at the party.

* Cereal- I remember before I started couponing I would complain about the high price of cereal. I couldn’t understand why a box cost $4 or more. Now I rarely pay over a dollar for a box. A couple of weeks ago I bought five boxes of Fiber One cereal for about $.74 each. I no longer have to buy generic. In fact, I get name brand cereal for much cheaper than the store brand products.

* Coffee Creamer- Just yesterday I picked up four bottles of coffee creamer for about 19 cents each. Our fridge is usually stocked with several different flavors that I was able to pick up at a deep discount.

* Frozen Vegetables- For some reason deals on frozen vegetables are plentiful. Typically I combine a coupon with a half-off sale to get a bag of them for about a dime. It’s great for a quick side dish at dinner.

* Cleaning Supplies- I donate a lot of my extra purchases to local shelters and a lot of what I end up donating are cleaning supplies. I’m able to pick up glass cleaner, shower cleaner and laundry products for pennies. I also have a nice stockpile of back up cleaning supplies so that we never have to run to the store and pay full price at the last minute.

In an attempt to engage consumers and make them brand ambassadors, lots of companies are giving away free stuff. You can get great prizes like a $100,000 salary or a free national commercial. Here are some examples:

Mutual of Omaha Aha Moment: Mutual of Omaha is looking for people to feature in its upcoming commercials. Rather than hiring actors they’re using this as an opportunity to get more publicity by holding a nationwide tour. People can sign up for free to shoot their Aha Moments in cities around the country. If yours is chosen you’ll get free publicity in the form of a commercial airing around the country. Even if its not chosen, you’ll get free publicity on the company’s website.

Pepsi Refresh Project: Pepsi is giving away millions of dollars each month to ideas that are changing the world. It’s called the Pepsi Refresh Project. You can vote once a day for your favorite ideas. The ideas with the most votes will get the cash. If you didn’t get your idea in this time around you can still try for free money next month.

MTV TJ: MTV is searching for the world’s first TJ (Twitter Jockey). The winner of the MTV TJ Search will get exclusive access to events, a one year contract with MTV and a $100,000 salary. Plus you’ll get a title that no one else in the world has– that of Twitter Jockey.

Is the summer heat getting to you yet? Why not relax with some freebies? We’ve got free stuff to satisfy just about everyone.

Free Iced Tea: Head to a participating Popeye’s location on June 12 and get a 22 ounce free Cane Sweeet Iced Tea. What a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Free Limeade Sparkler: Still thirsty? Taco Bell is still giving away free limeade sparklers. Just print out this coupon and take it to your local Taco Bell location.

Free EAS Myoplex: Need energy to make it through a summer day? Get a free sample of EAS Myoplex. Just fill out an online form and you’ll receive your freebie within a few weeks.

Free EOS Shave Cream: Get your legs ready for the beach with a free sample of EOS Shave Cream. Just fill out a short form and your sample will arrive in six to eight weeks.

Free Nivea Happy Sensation: Wal-mart has some great new free samples available including a free sample of Nivea Happy Sensation body lotion. Samples arrive in about four weeks.

Do you know what today is? It’s National Doughnut Day! And if we’re talking about it here that can only mean one thing: free doughnuts! Don’t worry, even if you’re on a diet there are lots of other great freebies, too.

Free Doughnuts: In honor of National Doughnut Day Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts. You can read the details on the Krispy Kreme Facebook page, but no purchase is necessary. You can also score a free doughnut at Dunkin Donuts when you buy a drink.

Free Muffins: Prefer muffins over doughnuts? Mimi’s Cafe has you covered. On Wednesday June 9 you’ll get a free four-pack of muffins with the purchase of breakfast. You just need to take this printable coupon in with you. The offer requires a minimum purchase of $6.99 and runs from 7-11am.

Free Starbucks Via: Never be without great coffee with the Starbucks Via. Get a free sample from Walmart while supplies last. It will go great with your free muffins.

Free Philosophy Perfume: Get a free sample of Philosophy’s fragrance Eternal Grace from QVC. Just request yours on QVC’s Facebook page and it should arrive within two to three weeks.

Free Ideal Sweetener: You may need some reduced calories after eating all of these free treats. Print off this coupon for any free Idea packets or bags of zero calorie sweetener. Any product up to $3.99 is free.

Not only is it the last Friday of the month, but it’s the kick off to a holiday weekend. Hopefully you’ve got some great events planned for Memorial Day weekend, including taking advantage of some of these freebies. Enjoy!

Free iTunes Playlist: As the weather heats up, Starbucks is hoping you’ll be cooling down with a refreshing Frappucino. And to compliment that frosty drink they’ve released a free iTunes playlist with ten free songs.

Free Wyclef Single: Need more free music? Head to the Ritz Crackers Facebook page and hit the “like” button. You’ll then have access to Wyclef’s new single “17″ before anyone else does.

Free Aveda Caribbean Therapy: Take this printable coupon to your local Aveda store for a free sample of Caribbean Therapy Body Creme. So even if you can’t head to the islands at least you can smell like them.

Free Minor League Baseball Ticket: Just like last summer your Kraft Singles wrapper is a valuable piece of packaging. Use it to get a free ticket to a minor league baseball game when you buy another ticket to a Tuesday night game. Some exclusions apply.

Free Ketchup: Take this printable coupon to your local Earth Fare store for a free bottle of ketchup with any $5 purchase. Offer expires June 1.

Free Mayo: Here’s another free condiment offer– sign up for two free samples of Kraft flavored mayo. There are four flavors to try including Chipotle and Garlic & Herb.

The unofficial start to summer will be arriving soon. Are you planning a summer vacation? Then you may want to take advantage of all the freebies you can get so you have plenty of money for your big trip. Here are some freebies to help you save money.

Free Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is launching a new sandwich and they’re giving you a chance to try it early. Simply head to GetSpicyChicken.com to make your reservation. You’ll be able to choose a location and a time. Then you’ll get an email that you’ll need to print out to take with you for your free sandwich.

Free Aveeno: Head to Aveeno’s Facebook page and click “like”. You’ll then have access to a free sample of shampoo and conditioner sent right to your door. Maybe you can take it with you on your vacation so you won’t have to lug your big bottles around.

Free Ice Cream: Head to your local Walmart on Saturday, May 22 for free ice cream. The event runs from 11am until 4pm or while supplies last. You’ll get to try Breyers new and exclusive flavors, Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream or All Natural Frozen Yogurt topped with Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, Reddi-wip and fresh strawberries.

Free Grilling Cookbook: Just in time for summer, download your free copy of Martha Stewart’s Grilling Cookbook. It’s 51 pages of tasty recipes that will have your grill fired up all summer long.

Free Limeade Sparkler: Get yourself a coupon for a free Limeade Sparkler at Taco Bell. They’re giving away 500,000 of them. Once you print your coupon it will be good for a week.

Buy one get one free deals are great– especially if you have someone to share your extra freebies with! If you like buy one get one free deals, here are a few to take advantage of:

Sonic: Right now at Sonic every time you buy an ice cream shake you’ll get one free. The cool thing about this deal is you can either get your freebie on the spot, or you can get a coupon for a free shake to use on a future visit. This deal runs until June 27.

Boost Kids Essentials: Here is a printable coupon for buy one get one free Boost Kids Essentials. It’s a great healthy snack for kids.

Athenos Hummus: Head to the Athenos Hummus Facebook page and hit the “like” button. You’ll then have access to a printable coupon good for buy one get one free hummus.

Einstein Brothers Bagel Sandwich: When you “like” Einstein Brothers on Facebook you’ll have access to a printable coupon for buy one get one free bagel sandwiches.

Starbucks Frappuccino: Here’s a printable coupon for buy one get one free frappuccinos at Barnes and Noble. This coupon expires May 24.

Starbucks Latte: There’s also a buy one get one free coupon for a tall latte at Barnes and Noble. So if frappuccinos aren’t your thing try a latte.

It’s hard to believe that millions of Americans have unclaimed money waiting for them. But that’s what CBS News says. Here are the websites they’re telling people to check out:

1. MissingMoney.com: Bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, mutual funds, uncashed checks, utility deposits, escrow accounts and more.
2. Unclaimed.org: $32.877 billion in forgotten assets.
3. PBBC.gov: Unclaimed pension benefits.
4. IRS.gov: Unclaimed tax refunds.
5. TreasuryDirect.gov: Uncashed savings bonds.

All of these searches are free and take just a few minutes. You’ll need to put in basic information including your name and social security number. CBS News says it varies from state to state, but if you discover that some money is owed to you you should receive it within a few weeks. “The Early Show” says a lot of viewers found money ranging from $10 to several hundred. After the segment on missing money aired, the website MissingMoney.com saw an increase of two million searches on their website with about 85,000 people finding unclaimed money.

Summer is approaching at that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll keep your kids busy over the next three months. Help them spend their summer wisely by joining a summer reading program. Here are a few of the available summer reading programs that offer free books when kids read!

Borders: Kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Borders Summer Reading Double Dog Dare. Download the printable Double-Dog Dare form and keep track of the books your child reads. Once they read ten books, bring in the completed form to any Borders location and they’ll get a free book.

Barnes and Noble: Download the Passport to Summer Reading form and track the books your kids read. Once they’ve completed eight books, take the completed form into a Barnes and Noble store and they’ll receive a free book. There’s also reading activity kits you can download to help get your children inspired to read.

Half Price Books: The Half Price Books summer reading program runs through the months of June and July. For every week your child reads 15 minutes a day they’ll earn a $3 Half Price Books shopping card to use in the store.

Scholastic Summer Reading: Participate in the Scholastic Summer Challenge for a chance at bragging rights. The top 20 schools that read the most during the summer will appear in the “Scholastic Book of World Records” 2011 edition.

It’s my birthday tomorrow, so I’ve been getting lots of free stuff in my email inbox– free hamburgers, free smoothies and more free ice cream than I could eat in a month. But even if it’s not your birthday, here are some great freebies to enjoy:

Free Philip Yancey Book: Download a free copy of Philip Yancey’s book “Prayer” at Amazon.com. You’ll have to have an Amazon Kindle to take advantage of this freebie. But if you do, the book has received great reviews so you’re sure to enjoy it.

Free Tuna: Score a free package of tuna from Raphael. Choose the type of tuna you want as well as the flavor of tuna salad, enter your mailing information and you should have free tuna within about two weeks. This offer ends May 15.

Free Devotional: Get a free devotional book from The Dove Radio. Just sign up and you should receive a copy of The Word for You Today.

Free Gym Membership: This freebie is only for teens. If you’re wondering how to keep them occupied this summer, sign them up for a free two month membership at Lifestyle Family Fitness.

Daily Free Samples: All You Magazine is giving away a freebie every day in the month of May. Just head to their website daily to get yours.

It’s Friday! The weekend is nearly here. If that’s not enough to get you excited, then maybe these freebies will help.

Free Bagel and Cream Cheese: Head to Bruegger’s Bagels Facebook page and hit the “like” button. You’ll then have have access to a coupon for a free bagel and cream cheese.

Free Lip Gloss: Head to Aerie on any Thursday during the month of May and score free Superfruit Vitamin Lip Gloss. You have to be a member of the A-List, but it’s free to join.

Free Photo Collage: Head to Walgreens.com to order up a free photo collage now through Saturday, May 8. This could make a great last minute Mother’s Day gift if you don’t already have one. Just enter promo code GOODTHOUGHTS at checkout and opt to pick up your collage in the store so you don’t have to pay for shipping.

Free Formula Sample: New parents, here’s a freebie for you. Walmart is offering a free sample of Parent’s Choice Premium Infant Formula. Just fill out a short form to receive yours.

Free Pedometer: Sign up for Nature’s Bounty’s email list and get a free pedometer. Just fill out a short form and your gift should arrive by mail. Quantities are limited.

Tomorrow is the first day of May. Kick off a new month with some new freebies. And we’ve got some great ones for you this week.

Free Undies: Head to Lane Bryant with this printable coupon and get a free pair of Cacique panties. It looks like these start at $12.50 on the Lane Bryant website so it’s a great freebie!

Free Cookbook: Celebrate two decades of Emeril with a free cookbook download. It’s 32 pages worth of popular recipes from his New Orleans restaurants.

Free Address Labels: Head to Vista Print to score free address labels. You’ll have to pay about $3.50 for shipping, but for a limited time you can get 140 return address labels for free. Choose from dozens of designs or upload your own for an additional $2.50.

Free Huggies: Get a free sample of Huggies Pull-ups from Costco. And the cool thing about this freebie is that you don’t need to be a member of Costco to get it! Choose between a girl or boy sample.

If you simply fill out a pledge that you won’t talk or text on your cell phone while behind the wheel, you can receive a free FabJob Guide. Oprah has a No Phone Zone Pledge that you must sign and fax, mail or email a copy to FabJob by Friday, April 30. FabJob provides books, e-books and CD-ROMs to help you learn how to have your dream career. FabJob guides include jobs such as an actor, bakery owner, cake decorator, daycare owner, food critic, home stager, massage therapist and the list goes on and on. Go to their website and they also offer quick tips and career advice.

According to a survey done earlier this year, only 45 percent of the nation’s workers are satisfied with their jobs. With FabJob you can browse information about tons of job ideas that might just make you happier and more fulfilled.

And to help make our roads safer FabJob is teaming up with Oprah. The first National No Phone Zone Day will take place tomorrow April 30. To get a free e-book from FabJob follow these steps:

1. Visit the website and pick which career guide  you are interested in.

2. Click on the link to sign the NO Phone Zone pledge.

3. Then send it out by fax, mail or email. It’s as simple as that!

Hopefully you’ve got some great plans for the last weekend in April. And hopefully your plans include snagging some of these great freebies!

Free Placker’s Grind-No-More: Get a free sample of Placker’s Grind-No-More dental night protector. Just click the free sample button and one will be added to your shopping cart for a cost of $0.00. You’ll have to enter your shipping information, but not your credit card information.

Free Christian Music Downloads: Head to Amazon to get a free Christian Music Sampler from the O’Neill Brothers. It includes instrumental favorites like Old Rugged Cross and Ave Maria.

Free o.b Tampons: Sign up for a free sample of o.b. tampons and they’ll also send you a carrying case.

$10 Off $10 Aeropostale Purchase: Here is a printable coupon good through April 25 that will take $10 off any purchase, with a minimum purchase requirement of $10. You’ll be able to pick up a few free items with this.

Free Teeccino Sample: Sign up for the newsletter and you’ll qualify for a free Teeccino sample. Choose from 11 different flavors!

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, there are lots of great freebies to help you in your quest to go green. Here are a few freebies and deals in celebration of Earth Day.

Free Park Entrance: The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at all 392 national parks from April 17-25. Enjoy mother nature and get inspired for doing your part to save the planet.

Free Donation to the Organic Farming Research Foundation: Take a pledge with Cascadian Farms and they’ll donate $1 to the Organic Farming Research Foundation. Your commitment will help improve organic farming for the future.

Free Babies “R” Us Tote: Take this printable coupon into Babies “R” Us and you’ll get a free reusable tote. Plus you’ll save 25% on whatever you can fit inside.

Free Pottery Barn Kids Party: Head to Pottery Barn Kids between 11-3pm and enjoy a free Earth Day celebration. All kids will get a free gift that they can plant at home.

Free iTunes Download: BBC Earth is giving you free access for a limited time to download the first installment in their series Planet Earth. It will be available until April 26 on iTunes.

Free Jack Johnson Download: Become a fan of Stonyfield Farm on Facebook and take a pledge announcing your Earth Day resolution. Resolve to ride your bike more, unplug appliances, eat organic, or anything that will help the earth. Then you’ll have access to an unreleased Jack Johnson song for a free download.

Tax Day has passed for another year. Reward yourself for making it through this stressful time by enjoying some freebies. If you had to fork over some cash to Uncle Sam you may need all the freebies you can get!

Free EAS Myoplex: My husband loves this stuff. Score a coupon that will take up to $3.89 off any EAS Myoplex bar or shake when you fill out this online form.

Free Mac & Cheese: Become of fan of Macaroni and Cheese on Facebook and you’ll have access to a free box of Cheesy Explosion. Your coupon will arrive in four to six weeks by mail.

Free Taco Al Carbon: Tax Day may be over, but you may still need some relief. El Pollo Loco has got a printable coupon good for a free Taco Al Carbon for Tax Day relief. The coupon expires April 18.

Free Bagel Friday: Become a fan of Einstein Bros. Bagels, click on the “Offers” tab and print a coupon for free bagel Fridays. You’ll get a coupon that can be reused every Friday until May 22. Just make sure you snag your free bagel before 11am.

Easter’s over and so is winter. But the freebies are here to stay. There are plenty of good freebies this week including some yummy food options. Enjoy!

Free Bagels: Every Friday through May 22 you can get a free bagel from Einstein Bros. All you have to do is become a fan on Facebook and you’ll receive a reusable coupon to get your free bagels. No purchase is necessary, but you must request your free bagel before 11am.

Free Photostrip: Head to Shutterfly.com, search for wink and you’ll end up at Wink where you can create a free photostrip. You won’t even have to pay for shipping. Select photos from your computer, Shutterfly account or even Facebook to create your custom photostrip.

Free T-Shirt: Get a free t-shirt from Aeropostale. Just print off the homepage of Seventeen Magazine’s website and take it in to a participating store. You must be between the ages of 13-29 to score this freebie.

Free Waffle Cone: Need a treat to cool you down? Sign up for TCBY’s e-club and you’ll get a printable coupon for a free waffle cone delivered right to your inbox. You’ll also get a gift for your birthday.

Free Copy Paper: Now through Saturday, take this coupon into your local Staples store to get a free ream of copy paper after easy rebate. Only one can be redeemed per household.

It’s Easter weekend! Can you believe it? Enjoy this lovely holiday with your friends and family. Celebrate our Savior and give thanks for all of life’s blessings– including these freebies!

Free Arby’s: If you get the urge for a roast beef sandwich just print off this coupon and head to Arby’s. You’ll get a free roast beef sandwich with the purchase of a drink. The coupon is good until April 10.

Free Kids’ Workshops: Home Depot is offering free workshops for kids. This Saturday take them to your nearest store to build a butterfly house. Drop in to the workshops any time between nine and noon.

Free Cookie: In the mood for something sweet? Become a fan of Atlanta Bread Company on Facebook and you’ll have access to a printable coupon for a free cookie. The offer ends June 15.

Free Chocolate Almond Latte: Become a fan of Einstein Brother’s Bagels and under the “Offers” tab you’ll find a coupon for a free Chocolate Almond Latte with any purchase.

The weather is warming up, but the freebies are already hot! This is a great Free Stuff Friday with lots of variety that please just about everyone in your house.

Free Dog Tags: Tapout Sports Nutrition is offering a free set of dog tags for those that join their Sports Nutrition Nation. Just sign up and they’ll send you your tags.

Free Benefiber Orange: Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Add in some more with this free sample of Benefiber Orange from Walmart. You’ll also have access to free recipes that will help you add more fiber into your diet.

Free Special K Meal Bar: Get a free Special K Protein Meal Bar when you fill out a short form online. Plus you’ll also receive coupons for $1 off various Special K products.

Toys R Us Easter Adventure: On March 27 from 12-2 Toys R Us stores are holding a free Easter adventure. Take the kids and you’re sure to go home with some great freebies. Just call your local store to see if they’re participating.

Free T-shirt: Get a free Agion Active treated t-shirt. It’s new odor elimination technology for those that are physically active. Choose between small, medium, large or extra large.

Last week I hosted a pizza party. About 20 friends came over for some socializing, pizza and breadsticks. And it was almost completely free. I signed up through a website called HouseParty.com to host a Di’Giorno-sponsored pizza party. I answered a few simple questions about myself, my access to social media and any blog writing I do. A few weeks after I applied I found out that I had been selected to be a party host.

As a Di’Giorno party host I got help setting up a party website and sending out e-vites to my friends. I also received a party pack full of $4 off coupons to give to my guests, party beads, games and six coupons for free products. The whole event was a way for Di’Giorno to promote their new Pizza and Breadsticks product. You get a pizza and an order of breadsticks in one box. I loved going to the store and walking out with $48 worth of pizza completely free! I also picked up three twelve packs of soda at Publix that were on sale, buy two get one free. So my total investment in the party was about $5. Not bad for a night of fun with friends!

If this sounds like a fun time to you you should definitely sign up to host a future party at HouseParty.com. Some upcoming parties include a Red Baron Moms House Party, the 2010 French Cocktail Hour and Hasbro Game Night House Party. Another site to check out is Pssst.GeneralMills.com. They just launched a new section called MyGetTogether where you can sign up to host parties featuring various General Mills products.

I don’t know about you but I’m still having a hard time adjusting to the time change. I’ve been waking up about 45 minutes later than I should which means I’ve only really adjusted by 15 minutes. Yet somehow I still feel sleepy! If you’re like me, maybe these freebies will wake you up!

Free Starbucks Pastry: On the morning of March 23rd head to Starbucks for a free pastry with the purchase of a hand-crafted beverage. Just make sure to bring this coupon in with you.

Free Irish Cheese: Here’s another great coupon for you to print. This one will get you free Irish cheese from Earth Fare with any purchase. It expires on March 23.

Free Oatmeal: Get a free sample of Better Oats oatmeal. They want you to try theirs against the brand you’re currently eating. When you share your experience in a video or email they’ll donate fives meals to help feed hungry families in the US.

Free Ben & Jerry’s: March 23 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s. Head to your nearest store between noon and 8pm for your free cone!

Free Dog Food: Give your pooch a fabulous freebie. Sign up for a free sample of Rachel Ray Nutrish dog food through Walmart.com.

Can you believe March is almost half over? Before letting another day rush by, stop and score yourself some freebies. There are lots of great ones available… check them out!

Free Pinkberry: If only I lived near a Pinkberry. But those of you that do can snag this awesome freebie. Get a free Mango Pinkberry with toppings from 5-9 tonight. You’ll also have a chance to win prizes by answering trivia questions.

Free Laundry Detergent Sample: Become a fan of Vaska on Facebook and you’ll have access to a link for requesting a free sample of their all-natural liquid detergent. Allow a few weeks for delivery.

Free Purex: Want more free detergent? Try the Purex 3-in-1 Free Sample Offer. You’ll get two free sheets which is all you need to wash and dry two loads of laundry for free. It also works with HE washers and dryers.

Free Baby Formula: Get a free sample of Enfamil baby formula when you visit Enfamil.com. Ask your doctor which variety is best for you and print out your certificate for a free sample.

Free Music: Urban Outfitters is handing out 25 free songs. It’s the Live in Austin 2010 free download album.

Have you ever looked at the clock, realized it was time for dinner only to discover you had no idea what to make? Does this happen to you regularly? You may want to consider meal planning. Here are some of the benefits:

* No rushing to the store for a few ingredients, something that takes time and money.
* No last-minute fast food stops instead of making meals at home.
* More time to focus on other things rather than wondering what’s for dinner every night.
* Meals can be made around what’s on sale that week at the grocery store.

There are certainly a lot of benefits of meal planning. For those who feel like they don’t have time to do it– just try. You’ll probably discover that you’ll actually spend less time planning meals once a week rather than worrying about dinner every night.

Thankfully there are free resources available that will make meal planning easy. The amazing blog 5dollardinners.com just released these free printable menu planners. Check out this monthly menu planner and the weekly menu planner. These resources will help you get organized. Set aside an hour or so one day a week for meal planning. I typically do my meal planning on Sunday although I’m constantly looking at recipes in magazines and online for meals I’d like to make. Choose meals that you already have the majority of ingredients for. This will cut down on your grocery bill. You may also want to review the sales flyer for your favorite grocery store. Check out what type of meat is on sale and work that into a couple of meals. You will be amazed at how much meal planning impacts your food budget.

I have a birthday coming up, so this article immediately caught my eye. I’m always on the lookout for free or discounted stuff! The article on Yahoo! Finance provided a list of restaurants and other places to get freebies on your special day.

Denny’s

For kids 10 and under they can get a birthday card for a free kid’s meal and sundae. They must be enrolled in the Denny’s Birthday Club and accompanied by an adult who pays for a regular entree.

Red Robin

Get a free birthday burger and gift when you sign up for the restaurant’s eClub. You have to fill out a survey when you sign up. There is no age limit.

Firehouse Subs

Go and grab your favorite sandwich when you add yourself to the Firehouse Subs mailing list. You’ll get a certificate for a free sub during your birthday month.

Black Angus

If you’re in the mood for a great steak, a free steak dinner awaits you. You can redeem it two weeks before and up to two weeks after  your birthday at any U.S. Black Angus or Cattle Company Steakhouse restaurants.

Coldstone Creamery/Baskin Robbins

As the weather warms up I’m definitely in the mood for some ice cream. Get the “sweetest birthday possible” from Coldstone Creamery by just creating an account on the company’s website and get a free sweet treat. Baskin Robbins also offers a free 2.5 ounce scoop of ice cream and discounts on ice cream cakes. You also have to create an account on their website.

Bob Evans

Boys and girls can get a free kid’s meal on their birthday. Parents have to sign up for the birthday club. You can get mac and cheese, chicken strips and mini cheeseburgers and some other yummy dishes. It’s for kids under 12.

Taco Time

Get a kid’s meal that includes a taco, burrito or quesadilla plus fries, a small drink and Crustos or a toy. This is also for kids 12 and under.

Olan Mills

Track your child’s growth with professional studio pictures on their birthdays. Get photos of your babies up to age 3 with one 8 by 10, one 5 by 7 and four wallet sized photos. All for free! You can also get 20 percent off additional portraits.

Toys “R” Us

Have a celebration with your kids on their birthday at this major retailer. Your child can get a balloon, crown, gift and a birthday announcement to the store. This offer is for kids 10 and younger.

This weekend I ended up a two new shirts, a new purse, a new dress and a cute pair of Jessica Simpson heels. Sounds like a went on a shopping spree, right? Actually it was all free thanks to a clothing swap! A friend of mine organized the event as a way to clean out her own closets while getting a few “new” things in her own wardrobe at the same time. It’s a great way to update your clothing assortment while not spending any money. And the stuff I got was great– the J. Crew dress still had tags attached and the shoes had never been worn. If this sounds good to you, here are a few tips for organizing a clothes swap.

Clean Out Your Closets

You need to have plenty of “merchandise” to share. Clean out your closets and drawers. You may even want to go through your accessories like purses, jewelry and shoes. Collect it all and wash anything that needs it.

Invite Others

Send out a free invite via Facebook. Tell your friends to clean out their closets, too and bring everything to your place for a clothes swap. You may want to ask them to bring some snacks or drinks, so that it’s a festive night of fun.

Offer Hanging Space

My friend cleared off her dining room table so we could pile on clothes that were up for grabs. She also installed temporary hanging racks in her doorways so it was easier to look through items. Have a separate space set aside for accessories and shoes.

Set Out a Mirror

Make sure there’s a mirror nearby for checking out clothing selections. Have a place prepared so that guests can try items on if needed.

Have a Plan for Extras

Offer to take clothing that wasn’t chosen to the Goodwill or another charity drop-off. That way guests don’t have to worry about lugging their leftovers back home.

Spring is coming… can you feel it? For those of you still covered in a blanket of snow, perhaps these freebies will cheer you up!

Free Vitamin Water: Become a fan of Vitamin Water on Facebook and you’ll have a shot at a free bottle of Vitamin Water Connect. You must be one of the first 100,000 people to request your freebie.

Free Crest White Strips: Want a whiter smile for spring? Sign up for a free sample of Crest 3D White Strips. They’ll remove stains that brushing and rinsing can’t.

Free Olay Total Effects Body Wash: It’s always good to try out a new product before investing in a full-size bottle of it. Check out this free sample of Olay Total Effects Body Wash.

Free Romance Book: Get a free advance copy of Romancing Miss Bronte by Juliet Gael from Random House. They’re only handing out free books while supplies last so you better sign up quickly!

Free Kindle Titles: Have a Kindle? You can get lots of free reading materials. Deal Seeking Mom has a big list of new free books you can score.

Free Granola and Coffee: Start your morning off with free coffee and free granola thanks to Earth Fare. Just take in this printable coupon and you’ll score your two freebies with any purchase.