Freebies, oh Freebies, Wherefore Art Thou...?

So I'm here to get on my soap box about signing up for freebies online.  Usually, freebies are little samples--nothing big.  But sometimes you can really luck out and find full-sized or high-cost freebies, which are what I aim for.  I use these as "fillers"--that is, if we run out of toothpaste, shampoo, etc., there is always something in the cupboard to use as backup.

For example, in the past week, I've gotten the following in the mail:

1-1 serving box of All-Bran Cereal
1-1 serving package of All-Bran flakes
3 Kotex Tampons
1-2 serving box of Da Vinci Stuffed Tortellini

So, for example, if I run out of cereal or tampons I'm set :) And the tortellini looks awfully yummy and I can't wait to cook it!

I've also received full-sized samples of dog food and dog treats, which have come in real handy when we've been running low on dog food.  Other freebies I've received include Crest Whitestrips, Starbucks Via Instant Coffee, and a full-sized Gillette men's razor. 

If you decide to start signing up for freebies, however, keep in mind that these full-sized offers are few and far between.  And, you most likely will never receive all of the freebies you sign up for.  But, it's always nice to go to the mailbox and find something in there besides bills :)

Also, I learned the hard way that it's a good idea to make a separate email address to use when signing up for freebies, or else your main inbox will be filled with spam!