What did you get for free in January 2011?

**Rhayne** · 01-18-2011, 09:44 AM

1 - 12pack of cornbread mini loaves from BJs

**madjen** · 01-18-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by bumplett

ohhh, I don't think it's "allowed" BUT if there is NOT a 'no trespassing' sign posted, there's not much they can do

The ones I visit aren't locked. Just located behind the building.

where do you live madjen? I was just going to donate the instant to the food bank, I don't know anyone that will use it - I can see if they will fit inside a flat rate box? That's $10 to ship - want to trade?

Oh, it's instant DECAF - uck.

Makes sense. Now I'm wondering if the locked ones are just pharmacy trash/shred. I've honestly never gotten close, just know that they are locked and fenced in.

Thanks for the offer but DH will only drink regular coffee since he doesn't drink sodas.

**madjen** · 01-18-2011, 02:12 PM

2 tubes of Colgate Toothpaste (free @ Kroger after coupon)

**fluttermuffin** · 01-18-2011, 05:46 PM

I love reading everyone's freebies.... I've never really kept track before, but will be fun trying...

wall calendar
2 blue gel pens (from drug reps at work)
fabric measuring tape (same drug rep)

**ephofma** · 01-18-2011, 06:42 PM

I just love reading everyone's freebie list. Bumplet, I am really enjoying your dumpster diving adventures! Here is my January freebie list so far:
1. dog food sample
2. coffee sample
3. coupon for free Excedrin
4. 6 free boxes of Pop-Tarts (on sale at grocery B1G1F and had 3 coupons for a free box from submitting codes online)
5. free breakfast at McDonald's using a gift card that was a Christmas gift
6. free Bounce dryer sheets coupon with purchase of Gain detergent which was on sale and had a coupon for that
7. coupon for Free Excedrin Migraine
8. another free breakfast at McD using gift card
9. free sample Kashi cereal and 4 coupons - one for $3 and three for $1
10. found a quarter on the floor in Target
11. Df gave me a free deodarizer and 2 bags of napkins
12. $20 in free food using a points gift card (still have almost $5 left)
13. another df gave us a LARGE container of pretzels (will be donated to dh's snack room at work)
14. free $10 gift card with prescription fill
15. final free breakfast at McD using gift card

That is all I can remember. Hope to post a little more soon!

**krbshappy71** · 01-18-2011, 07:17 PM

My bf just sent me a case of handwarmers for emergencies!! I put some in the car and some in the small critter room. I had mentioned I needed some sort of backup plan for the small critters in case the power goes out. I have a space heater, microwaveable heating disks, but if power goes out neither helps much.

**Grammarbug** · 01-18-2011, 09:29 PM

January 2011 freebies

Motor Trend magazine
Jet magazine
Nora Roberts paperback from bookmooch.com
Cruise Travel magazine
4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine
Truckin' magazine
Ebony magazine
Soap Opera digest
Trailer Life magazine
Parent's Choice formula sample
calendar
Bowhunt America magazine
Website magazine
Jet magazine(second)
Soap Opera digesst(second)
Marlin magazine
Opera News magazine
Flying magazine
Esquire magazine
2011 Unity calendar
2011 Lubbock Christian University calendar

**bumplett** · 01-19-2011, 07:40 PM

Sooooo.... I've been MIA for two days ... I've been spending far too much time hunting dumpster goodies!

All said, I've dived in 5 dumpsters & you wouldn't believe the amount of Christmas stuff they THROW AWAY!

I've got plans for much of it, including Toys 4 Tots, Food Pantry, Friends & Family -

Here's a pic of JUST ONE haul from a store - all still in the trash bags -

I can't even phathom making a complete list... but I can tell you an idea of what one of our common name corporations considers TRASH -

and remember: this stuff is NEW, still in packaging, in the dumpster....

wrapping paper
bows (lots & lots of bows)
ribbon
gift tags
gift bags
snow globes
ornaments
stuffed snoopy dogs
stuffed reindeer ( I put together a FULL set including Rudolph to use as a gift next year)
garland
remote control dinosaur toys
iZONE tv game system (5 of these)

that's all I can think of off the top of my head, I'll post more pics though so you can get an idea of the WASTE.

just wow.

**bumplett** · 01-19-2011, 07:43 PM

here are more pics of the goodies.

**krbshappy71** · 01-19-2011, 08:12 PM

Astounding, bumplett!

Today I got a cup of hot chocolate and fresh baked brownie free while visiting my mom and dad.

**Grammarbug** · 01-19-2011, 09:27 PM

January 2011 freebies

Motor Trend magazine
Jet magazine
Nora Roberts paperback from bookmooch.com
Cruise Travel magazine
4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine
Truckin' magazine
Ebony magazine
Soap Opera digest
Trailer Life magazine
Parent's Choice formula sample
calendar
Bowhunt America magazine
Website magazine
Jet magazine(second)
Soap Opera digesst(second)
Marlin magazine
Opera News magazine
Flying magazine
Esquire magazine
2011 Unity calendar
2011 Lubbock Christian University calendar
4-pack Angel Soft toilet paper
Motor Boating magazine
Diabetics Self-Management magazine

**NikoSan999** · 01-19-2011, 10:22 PM

Tyson chicken tenders
Stouffers french bread pizza
box cheerios

**ravenmaniac** · 01-19-2011, 11:07 PM

A $50 gift card to Walmart, $10 gift card to Target (both from work) and the air I breath.

**TheRootedNomad** · 01-20-2011, 08:10 AM

~ coffee
~ 2 loaves of white bread
~ 6 bakery danishes
~ 4 square plastic crates

**TheresaRHPS** · 01-20-2011, 09:34 AM

Tylenol Sleep Kit: Sleep Mask, soothing sounds CD, and a bunch of various coupons. I'll be using at least 3 of the coupons, saving $3 on stuff I would normally buy!

Box of Stayfree Pads

2 Sharpies

Dinner at Chili's with my bf...giftcard from my sis