[josantoro]

A windbreaker, been looking for one. Couple of books. Soup from friend.

 

[Spirit Deer]

Two free pens. Surprised they have any ink left considering all the docs we signed with them. 🤣

A tube of biscuits.

A truckload of boxes for packing rummage sale stuff we get sorted.

 

[MaggieTru]

a cabela's brand coat, a balaclava, a pair of mittens smd 2pairs gloves from mom. all more or less fit and i was getting desperate for gloves

 

[rujerro]

A friend gave us a gift card for a free item ($13) to a local bread shop. We don't travel that way much, so I gave it to a young person at work who says his mom will love it...

My medical device has not been working properly so I called the help line and they sent me a new one (reg $297 )

 

[josantoro]

small LED flashlight, gift for volunteering.

 

[Stacy]

Three bags of groceries from my neighbor.

 

[Zhoen]

A nail polish from CVS... had a coupon for one free item...

 

[miteigenenhaenden]

In Germany you don't get anything for free anymore and only very little, which is really worthwhile reduced. Food has become much more expensive. Dairy products now cost three times as much.
There is basic security from the state, but many people with low incomes don't know how to pay for gas and electricity. It's going to be a cold winter.

 

[irresistible1kh]

In Germany you don't get anything for free anymore and only very little, which is really worthwhile reduced. Food has become much more expensive. Dairy products now cost three times as much.
There is basic security from the state, but many people with low incomes don't know how to pay for gas and electricity. It's going to be a cold winter.

That is so sad. Not any better here in the states.

 

[josantoro]

That is so sad. Not any better here in the states.

Even worse, we don't have the basic security.

 

[Spirit Deer]

I think we do have basic security in the form of SNAP, WIC, and other programs. They're probably not keeping pace with all the corporate greed that's ramping up inflation though. 🤬 I think things may be leveling off now, and some prices even seem to be falling a little.

I got 2 free Jack Links Beef Steak strips (sort of like jerky) today. Tasty!

 

[Contrary Housewife]

I agree that the freebies are few and far between these days, just like coupons, and usually have a hidden cost.

For example today I got a free 16oz tub of cottage cheese and one of sour cream, both with store points that I had to spend ~$400 to earn.

I got a "free" holiday recipe booklet at the organic store, but their prices are 10-25% higher than anywhere else, so in a way, I paid for it.

 

[josantoro]

A sterling dessert fork and two cake pans.

 

[marthamfi]

mom passed on some books and british mags that I will pass along later too after reading.

 

[CountryRabbit]

A box of individual Handi Wipes, package of 10 disposable masks and a Costco 4 pack of canned roast beef.

 

[josantoro]

$5 in grocery rewards, free 6-pack English muffins, free can peaches, free bag frozen vegs.

 

[Stacy]

A carton of 24 eggs. I had a coupon.

 

[Contrary Housewife]

"Free" toothbrush and toothpaste from my dentist.

 

[Stacy]

$10 in free gas because the cashier at the gas station made a mistake and charged someone else for my gas. I was willing to pay, but they said not to worry about it.

A nice snack box from my sister for a Christmas present. I haven't been able to give presents for years due to finances, but she still sends me one.

 

[josantoro]

couple of suet cakes for the birds. There was a mixup with some gift cards at the store, I tried to tell them about it, didn't want to cheat them, but to no avail.