Bzzagent - a freebie hunter's dream!

Hello again!

I am often asked how I get freebies and high dollar coupons. You already know how much I love Swagbucks (ordered pretty jewelry the other day from Amazon.com - FREE!). My next favorite is Bzzagent.com.

I joined Bzzagent because it promised to give me the opportunity to try free products if I completed surveys. Now many sites have promised that, and very few freebies ever come of it. This site however is FAR different. When I first signed up, I spent two days completing surveys, waited a week, and... nothin. I was all set to be disappointed and never visit the site again. Then a few days later, I got an email asking me if I'd like to try some spring cleaning products... hmmm sure, why not. Shortly after that I received a giant box at my mail  box with a full can of Pledge, an airwick air freshener, a glade candle, a can of scrubbing bubbles shower foamer, scrubbing bubbles toilet cleaning gels, and gosh I don't remember what else. And not tiny sample packets - full products! So I figure this website had to be pretty cool, and I went back. I earned more points by telling them all about my experience with the products (dear bzzagent - I love you!). A few weeks later they ask if I want free Covergirl lipstick - duh! Over time I have also gotten free Covergirl foundation and lip moisturizer. My newest prize is free computer antivirus - a $79.99 value! Each time I tell them my honest opinion, I earn points for my Mypoints.com account (another site I absolutely love!). Each time I tell YOU my honest opinion on the products I get more of those points. By doing this I also earn honeycombs (leveling up) - the more honeycombs I have, the better my chance of being chosen for the new campaigns!

Oh and those freebies often come with high value coupons for me to share!

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Free stuff in my mailbox!!!!!!

Today was a good mail day! I got a Proctor and Gamble sample box with a sample deodorant, and some samples of Always feminine products. The best part of this deal is not only are the sample handy to have around, but they came with high value coupons!

• $2.00 off Always Pads
• $1.00 off Always Pantiliners
• $1.00 off Tampax Pearl
• $1.00 off Tampax Compak Pearl

I am especially excited about the $2.00 coupon, because between Target and Walgreens sales, that translates to free product! The nice thing is, even the $1.00 coupon may translate into free stuff, because there is no size restrictions on the coupons, and with en expiration date of 12/31/11, I have time to wait for a great sale! :-)

I also received my prize from the unique pet name contest! 100 free mutt mitts (puppy clean up bags). Who knew naming a pet "Ittle Yittle Oreo Cookie Conqueror of the Universe" could get me free product? LOL

How do I get free stuff? part 1

Okay, while extreme couponing shows make it look like you get everything for next to free, you really don’t. But you can get SOME items free! Here is how I do it.
First, sign up for freebies! These are samples that the company sends you in the mail to try their product. The point is, they want you to like it so much, you buy more. These often come with high value coupons, so if you love the product, you can save money the next time you purchase. Some of the samples are tiny, like those shampoo packets, or a small packet with two advil. Other samples are full size! I have received snack bars, with a coupon for the multipack, or a full size bag of microwave popcorn. Makes for a great TV snack, Free!
Stacking coupons! Did you know you can use two coupons on one item? Well you can, but they need to be the right coupons. Stores often send out coupons to encourage you to come into their stores. These will say store coupon on them, so you know which one you have. The money off comes from the store, and is basically a special sale for those of us with enough patience to clip them coupons! You can use a store coupon WITH a manufacturer’s coupon! Manufacturers coupons come from the company, and stores can turn them in to get their money back. This is another way for the company to get you to try their products. These coupons can be found in the Sunday newspaper, store fliers, or in those freebies you ordered! Always be on the lookout for coupons, they are EVERYWHERE. Stores that stack coupons include Walgreens, and Target. Always check your store’s coupon policies!
Earn them through point earning websites! I am earning points on all sorts of points programs, so many in fact that I have a spreadsheet to help me keep track of them all! The easiest way to collect points in through your credit card. Now I know that is pretty much a 4 letter word, but if you use credit cards, or a debit card, look into getting into a rewards program. Of course don’t spend money you wouldn’t normally just to earn points, that would defeat the purpose!  For example, my debit card is hooked to a point accumulating program. Last month I checked my balance, just from a year of using my debit card as normal, I earned enough points to order a nice 3 pc set of poly cutting boards from Chicago Cutlery! FREE! Some of my favorite point earning sites are Swagbucks.com and mypoints.com. I will do a separate post for each of those, because there is just so much cool stuff!
Stay tuned!