So Many Samples!

**nuisance26** · 11-29-2006, 04:57 PM

~I was cleaning up my laundry area this week and counted 10 one load detergent samples on my shelf. I know I can get 3 loads out of each one making 30 loads total. That's almost a month of laundry! It occurred to me that my lotion/shampoo sample basket is also full. So, starting December 1 I'm gonna use up ALL my samples until they're gone. Too many is just clutter, lol!~

**FrugalMomof3** · 11-29-2006, 05:01 PM

Wow that's alot of samples, see how far they go and let us know the outcome, WOO HOO!

**FrugalWitch** · 11-29-2006, 06:31 PM

Don't you just love samples? I literally cannot remember the last time I've had to buy shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste etc.

**Katybird** · 11-29-2006, 06:36 PM

I love using the samples too. I have found several products that I now purchase on a regular basis because I found them by samples sent from the companies.

Did you get a sample of the new Tide Simple Pleasures? I got the lavendar and vanilla and it was so yummy smelling, I am going to get a bottle the next time I need detergent. I will only use it for my scrubs for work and my clothes, I don't think my DH wants to smell that "pretty", LOL.

**fernykins** · 11-29-2006, 06:41 PM

I love getting the samples.......... I give them all to my neice...she just loves them
Fern

**nuisance26** · 11-29-2006, 07:00 PM

~I would have gotten 3 of the Tide simple pleasures but one they sent me was an empty box! One is lavender and one is rose. I sure don't remember signing up for 3...hmmmm......~

**autumnlynn** · 11-29-2006, 07:04 PM

Congrats on a good job!! I find that getting samples really helps my budget.

**dmvezina** · 11-29-2006, 07:09 PM

wow!! You got me thinking, I have a basket of samples somewhere too.
I'm going to have to go find it now!! I don't have nearly as many as you though!!

**yvettesm** · 11-29-2006, 08:56 PM

I also rec'd the Tide Simple pleasures sample in Lavender and I couldn't believe that I was able to get 4 loads out of it, and the clothes came out very clean! I love samples!!!!

**Lori Biever-Launder** · 11-30-2006, 01:20 AM

I got four loads out of the Cheer True Fit. We didn't care for the scent, but for free, we used it!

**nuisance26** · 11-30-2006, 08:28 AM

~OK now. If you gals got 4 loads out of each pouch I'm getting four loads too! Thanks for the challenge....It's ON!!!~

**peanut** · 11-30-2006, 10:34 AM

Wow! I can't believe all the samples you guys get! We never get any. I use hm laundry detergent or buy the cheapest brand always.

**Telephus44** · 11-30-2006, 02:15 PM

I've been trying to use up my HBA samples for the last month. I haven't used a full sized bottle of shampoo or conditioner, or any facial moisturizers, cleansers, anti-aging products, sunscreens, masques, etc. I had forgotten how many good things I had in my stash - like Crest Whitestrips and the Biore Nose Strips! I have found many products I like and buy from using my sample stash. Right now I'm trying to find a PM moisturizer and an eye cream that I like enough to buy.

I also got the tide samples - and I usually get three loads out of each. I LOVE the Lavendar and Vanilla one - I also use the lavendar and vanilla Downey fabric softener - but I can't use it on DH's clothes. He thinks it smells like old ladies!

**nuisance26** · 12-02-2006, 09:10 AM

~Yesterday was my first sample day. I used a Tide sink size sample to wash a mini load of diapers and 2 red shirts. Last night I used Dove calming night body wash and lotion. I'll have enough body wash for a week, but I used all of the lotion sample. Loved the products but I thought the scent was WAY too intense and purfumey. I especially liked the way my 'dry' spots, elbows and knees, felt this morning. Smooth! I might consider buying some just for that use.~