Separating real free stuff and money from the hype.

A good free image editor

supercheap — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:25:38 +0000

This one’s a “virtual” freebie.The Gimp is an image editing program that was suggested on a Sims 2 board I frequent. I wanted to start making my own clothing for my simmies, but adobe photoshop is beyond my budget right now. This program is working great for me, and it’s free.

Downy Fabric Softener

supercheap — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:20:33 +0000

Proctor and Gamble is giving out free samples of the newest Downy scent, Tahitian Waterfall. It’s the same as most samples, fill out a short form and wait 6-8 weeks.

Free Audiobooks

supercheap — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:19:51 +0000

Need a little literature in your life? I just got a tip from a friend that Simply Audiobooks has a page of classics that are free for the downloading.

Coffeemate Coffee Creamer

supercheap — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:40:48 +0000

This is a good day for free stuff!! Coffeemate is giving away coupons for a free full-sized container of creamer. Like most mail samples, it’s a 6-8 week delivery time. This one expires on May 31.

Greenies Dog Treats

supercheap — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:30:48 +0000

Today I came across a sample forGreenies Dog Treats. They’re supposed to help with breath and dental hygiene. My dog has truly foul breath, so I hope they work. According to the offer terms, my sample should arrive within 6-8 weeks. I’ll keep you posted on when it arrives.

Dove

supercheap — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:03:11 +0000

I noticed Dove has some new samples up on their home page. One is for their Energy Glow lotions with a hint of bronzer, the other is for their Cream Oil bodywash. Dove has always been good about their samples. I always get mine within a month, sometimes sooner. Also, I think the Campaign for Real Beauty is one of the best ad campaigns in a long time.

Would you like to take a survey?

supercheap — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:14:35 +0000

“Would ya like to take a survey? Do you like movies with George Wendt? Do you like beans? Would you like to eat beans with George Wendt? Would you like to see a movie about eating beans starring George Wendt?” I loved Tiny Toons when I was a kid.

Which brings me to the topic of this post, surveys. I keep seeing all these survey sites, so I’m going to weed through them all and see which actually deliver the goods. So far, the first one I know that delivers what it promises isGreenfield Online. Only some of the surveys are a straight payout of usually $1-2 each. Many are entries into their monthly drawing. I have won $250 and $25 respectively from the drawing.

Free airtime for Virgin Mobile users

supercheap — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:56:26 +0000

I’ve been using Virgin Mobile’s Sugar Mama for a while now. While it’s not like I get all my airtime for free, it’s nice to grab a minute here or there. The service works by showing you a short, usually only 30 second, ad then asks you for a rating. It’s very easy.

welcome

supercheap — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:14:36 +0000

$$$$$$$$$$$easy money$$$$$$$$$$$

earn 300-1000 weekly

sit on your butt and become independantly wealthy while passive streams of income zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…………………………………

Yeah right. Sure. If it were that easy, I’d be writing this from my condo in the Bahamas right now. I’d be reclining on my throne, adjusting my tiara, and scratching my butt through the finest satin.

Since leaving my full time job, I’ve got some extra time on my hands, so I’ve decided to do what I did back in college(the first time–I feel so old)–hunt down free stuff, things to do, and maybe see if there’s any truth to the “money online” hype.