It looks like the Amazon deals have been pretty good lately, maybe already making a ‘Holidays’ push?

Here are a few Nintendo DS games all under $10!

Color Cross – $6.40 (reg. $20).

Photo Phantasy – $6.40 (reg. $20).

Jewel Master Egypt – $6.46 (reg. $20).

Farm Frenzy: Animal Country – $6.60 (reg. $20).

Gummy Bears Mini Golf – $7.23 (reg. $20).

Camp Rock Final Jam – $7.40 (reg. $20).

Casper Scare School Spooky Sports Day – $7.49 (reg. $20).

Guitar Hero on Tour Decades Bundle – $7.53 (reg. $25).

Shorts – $7.79 (reg. $20).

Transformers: War for Cybertron Decepticons – $7.82 (reg. $20).

Disney’s A Christmas Carol – $7.94 (reg. $20).

Vampire Legends: Power of Three – $8.06 (reg. $20).

Alpha and Omega – $8.78 (reg. $20).

MySims Sky Heroes – $9.30 (reg. $20).

Spore Hero Arena – $9.30 (reg. $20).

Sushi Go Round – $9.50 (reg. $30).

CSI: Unsolved – $8.60 (reg. $20).

Cosmos Chaos – $9.72 (reg. $30).

Indianapolis 500 – $9.96 (reg. $20).

Drawn To Life: Spongebob Squarepants – $9.99 (reg. $20).

Thanks to our great friend from Dealectible Mommies for putting this list together!

I like doing free samples, because I get to find out all sorts of companies I have never heard of. Today there is another one.

Get a free sample of Stadium Jerky. Head on over to their Facebook page and like them. Under the Welcome tab you can fill out the form.

Limit one free sample per address.

We’ve been working with Restaurant.com for probably 2 years now. We’ve not only been able to share some great deals like the 80% off codes, but also some free gift cards from us!

If you aren’t familiar with Restaurant.com or have never used it, that’s okay! It’s easy! Basically you visit their site, type in your zip code and find participating restaurants. There you can use our codes like Restaurant.com Coupon Code FALL for an additional 80% off. That will make a $25 gift certificate just $2!

Each restaurant is different. Some require a minimum order (example: spend $40 to use the $25 gift card) as well as an automatic 80% gratuity. So if you break it down, say you spend $40 on the dot. Add the $7.20 gratuity, plus the $2 you spent to get the certificate, total $49.20 plus tax. Subtract your $25 gift certificate and you basically get your meal half off! How sweet is that?

You don’t have to JUST take my word for it. Below we feature several “reviews” that our readers have submitted. For their reviews they received a $25 gift card!

My Husband and I use restaurant.com for everything. We stock up everytime they have one of their amazing sales like the one they are having now with an extra 80% off!! That way no matter how tight the budget is that month we alway have date night once a week. We use it for all of our favorite places and to try new ones we have always wanted to go to! They never expire which is awesome!! A lot of other sites are doing similar things but this is the only one that doesnt have an experation date and if you have questions their customer service is super friendly and helpful! What is there not to love about them!!

-Nicole

I purchased a code for Gusto in rochester. The site is very thorough on what the requirements are for using the cards. It was a little trouble to find the dinner of the month club. But overall it was a great experience!!!

-Kym

I love using restaurant.com! my family goes out to eat alot and this helps alot too. all i do is log in and search my area or any area that i might be in and pick a restaurant and buy then print lol! so easy!

-Desiree

Restaurant.com is one of the coolest deal websites around. 1st time using it, you have to wonder if it’s too good to be true. But, once you’ve signed in, picked a restaurant, and entered the percent off code, you’re hooked. Most of the certificates are good for a year and you are reminded to use the certificate before it expires. We’ve never had any issues using one of the deals at any restaurant we’ve selected. We’ve been happy with the variety of restaurants available, the deals and the ease of ordering.

-Ann

I have used Restaurant.com several times now. At frist I was leary about how could this actually work. When I used my first certificate and the restaurant didnt even question my certificate I thought wow this was easy. So I bought another and had no issues. Since then I have been purchasing from Restaurant.com regularly especially when they offer the sales $25 gift card for $2! They have a large selection of places to eat. Its very easy to search by city and location from you. I will be a long time customer for sure! Thanks Restaurant.com for allowing me and my family to dine out for next to nothing!

-Carrie

Some of the most popular freebies we offer are free movie rentals codes at kiosks like Redbox. You can still use code DVDONME for a free rental (once per debit/credit card).

This week they are introducing The True Story of Puss N Boots, which I have never heard of. However it’s supposedly coming out first with Redbox! This could be a new thing as the Blockbuster/Redbox/Netflix battle continues to carry on.

Last week here are the top rented family movies on Redbox.

1. Rio
2. Marley & Me: The Puppy Years
3. Rango
4. Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
5. Mars Needs Moms
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
7. The Gruffalo
8. Gnomeo and Juliet
9. The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3: Koopas Rock
10. Surf’s Up

Rio is obviously a must see (I loved that movie), but most surprising to me was seeing Super Mario Bros on the list!

Redbox Code Giveaway

The giveaway is now closed. Congrats Congrats Ben, Savannah Wolvington, Melinda, Elisha, and April Knapp.

Today we have 5 movie rental codes to giveaway.

To enter: Comment below on how you would use your free movie rental code

5 winners will be chosen at random. Comments will be closed at 11:59pm PST on September 28th, 2011.

Your movie rental code will be sent via email if you win.

The codes are one time use only.

I haven’t heard of this one before, so I believe it’s now. Grab it while you can! Don’t let it… slip away!

Get a free sample of Divine 9 personal lubricant. Visit their Facebook page and fill out the form. They will send you a 15ml sample package, “enough for several uses”.

Available for US residents only, for ages 18 years or older.

Do you have a picky cat? Royal Canin thinks they have a solution for you!

Get a free sample of Royal Canin Selective. Click here and fill out the form to get your free sample.

Available while supplies last.

I like to make sure a website is legit or going to honor the deal they provide before I share it. Remember the bad customer service from One Kings Lane? I do! I try to avoid that kind of thing as much as possible. I hate letting our freebie family down!

A reader asked about Cardilly.com and if I knew whether or not it was a good site or if I recommended it. Having never heard of it I went ahead and purchased a $100 Walmart card for $50.

It’s exactly 2 months later today and the order has still not been received.

This is how it went:

Ordered July 26th, 2011
Estimated Delivery August 21st – August 23rd
Contacted August 29th

Funny thing is they got back to me very quickly with this email:

Regardless I gave them the benefit of the doubt.

Contacted again September 13th, 2011 with no response.

Finally I contacted again today and asked for a refund. Assuming I wasn’t going to get one after reading about the scams other people posted I went ahead and called my bank.

Shout out to Chase for handling my dispute extremely well and fast. I should have my money back tomorrow.

Discount Gift Card Site

If you are really looking for a place to buy and sell your gift cards, Plastic Jungle is a good place to go. They offer discounted gift cards (up to 35% off) along with free shipping!

Thanks Siobhan Armer for this list!

While our readership for Canada isn’t very large, we like to try to spread out the freebies for everyone. One of our great members put together a list of available free samples for Canada. I would love to keep this list updated, so feel free to comment on free samples that are no longer available.

Free Samples for Canada Residents

Schick is giving away free Schick Hydro 5 razors when you call to request one! Call them at 1-866-755-9995 to request yours. If you call after hours be sure to wait till the end of their message to leave your request. Provide them with your name, address, and phone number to ensure delivery. NOTE:If you call and their mailbox is full please wait until office hours are open.

Breathe Right is giving away FREE samples of their Nasal Strips. Complete the form on the page to get your FREE Breathe Right Nasal Strips.
http://www.breatheright.ca/default.aspx

Receive a 100% FREE sample of Plexus Slim. They are offering free shipping and no Credit Card required. Just fill in the form and submit to send off for yours. NOTE: Enter ‘None’ in the ambassador box.
http://www.plexusslim.com/free-sample/

Walmart is giving away free Poise Hourglass pad sample packs. The pack includes: 2 Poise Hourglass Shaped Pa (one moderate & one maximum absorbency). Complete the form and submit to claim yours.
https://sampling.walmart.ca/poise-hourglass/index.php

Join Shoppers Drug Mart’s V.I.B. (very important baby) program and receive a free sample package for your newborn! This offer is valid until December 31, 2011 and is for users who are expecting a baby or who have a baby under three months of age. Newborn sample package will be provided to members either four weeks prior to the expected due date or up to approximately three months after expected due date.
https://www.shoppersoptimum.ca

Nutrience is offering a Free Welcome Kit for cats and a $4 coupon when you sign up with them. Scroll down to complete the form and send off for your free Nutrience Welcome Kit for cats!
http://www.nutrience.ca/no-bad-anything/compare-cat-food/

Nutrience is offering a Free Welcome Kit for dogs and a $6 coupon when you sign up with them. Scroll down to complete the form and send off for your free Nutrience Welcome Kit for dogs!
http://www.nutrience.ca/no-bad-anything/compare-dog-food/

Milupa is allowing visitors to call and request free samples of their Milupa Baby Cereals! You’ll also receive a free Milupa spoon and coupon. Call 1-866-335-9080 and talk to a live operator to request your free sample of Milupa baby cereal, baby spoon and a money saving coupon.

Join the new Ensure Club and you will receive a free Ensure gift pack. It will include three free bottles of different Ensure flavours and 2 post-dated $4 Ensure gift cheques. The kit also says ‘as an added bonus, the more cheques you cash the more they’ll send your way’.
http://ensureclub.ca/

Woolite is giving away free samples of Woolite Extra Dark Care to the 1st 100,000 people who register. Click the ‘Register Here’ link on the bottom of the linked page and complete the sign up process to request your free Woolite Extra Dark care sample.
http://www.woolite.ca/en/promos/sample/pg1_intro.php

The Bay has released a new coupon valid for a a free fragrance sample of Prada’s new fragrance Candy. Print the coupon on the linked page and redeem at The Bay to receive your free sample of Prada Candy.
http://f.chtah.com/i/33/2082455787/B_offer_prada_sept18.pdf

Scroll to the bottom of the web page and select “Other/General Questions”. Then fill in the necessary questions and at “Message” say “Request for New Parents Pack” followed by your address. Within 1 or 2 days, a reply will be sent to your email confirming your free parents pack with a coupon good for a free Johnson’s baby item.
https://secure-www.jnj.com/wps/wcm/jsp/contactUs.jsp

CosmePro is giving away free samples of their beauty products. Complete the form and choose your sample. You can choose from: Organic Lavender Shower Gel, The Shea Butter or Olivia’s Oasis Body Wash. This offer is valid for Quebec residents only.
http://laboratoirecosmepro.com/registration-2

You can also check our free samples for Canada category for additional free samples.

Stop over at the John Frieda US Facebook page, click the tab for “special promotions” and print your coupon (valid at Walgreens only, exp. 10/23/2011).

The coupon is for a BOGO free John Frieda Frizz Ease item (with purchase of a Frizz Ease serum).

This may not be a freebie, but definitely worth it.

Click here for the details, to find the nearest store, or even schedule an appointment if you feel like it!

Gift card cannot be issued or redeemed in NY, NJ or MA.*

Congrats to Jessica Lardeo! This giveaway has now ended.

I lose track of some of this stuff sometimes, since I can’t seem to find it anywhere. However I think it came from an instant win game?

Regardless I wanted to share my coupon as I have found a lot of my free coupons expiring before I use them. I will be auctioning a few on Listia, but I also want to start up regular giveaways again here as well.

Here is one to dust off the… dust. I will be accepting entries through tonight!

To Enter: Comment below on which Twix you would redeem the coupon for. Regular or Peanut Butter? Did you win one too?

One random person will be chosen and emailed for their details. If the winner doesn’t claim, it will be auctioned on Listia so make sure to follow my auctions!

Good luck!

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