Wednesday, December 10

WFMW: Free is a Good Color

When I was planning my wedding, I spoke to the florist about getting some rose petals for the flower girls to drop. She told me I'd have to buy them if I wanted a specific color (as she'd have to order the flowers especially for me), or I could have them for free if I was willing to just take whatever color petals were culled that week. When I told my sister about the conversation, she told me, "Free's a good color." Since then, the phrase has become something of a tagline for Adam and me for anything that's unexpectedly free.

The following restaurants and retail outlets offer freebies if you sign up. Many are birthday specials, some are just for being a part of the e-mail club.
These are just some of the places I have personal experience with freebies. It definitely pays to check out your favorite places online or in person to see what deals they might offer. In addition to the freebies above, most of these places will send you coupons throughout the year. If you'll be shopping or eating there anyway, you may as well save some money!

For more tips, tricks, and techniques, check out Works for Me Wednesday at Rocks in My Dryer.
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13 comments:

  1. Angie @ Many Little Blessings11:15 PM, December 09, 2008

    Excellent! I just signed up for one that we have locally! (And, bonus -- my birthday is coming up soon!)

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  2. Janelle11:24 PM, December 09, 2008

    Thanks!! There were a few of those for which I had not signed up! I love birthday freebies!!

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  3. Anonymous12:00 AM, December 10, 2008

    Great links, thanks!

    Leslie

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  4. Ruth5:29 AM, December 10, 2008

    Free IS a good color.

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  5. Anonymous6:01 AM, December 10, 2008

    Thanks - I learned some new ones here. I LOVE the CCreamery freebie ... yum!

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  6. Anonymous8:20 AM, December 10, 2008

    I'm lovin this list! I miss Houlihans so much, we don't have one out here in AZ anymore. We just started eating at Qdoba, so I can't wait to get the free birthday taco or whatever it is. We go to Sweet Tomatoes, but I had no idea that most of your list does anything for birthdays. Thanks! Love your tagline too, free IS a good color. It always looks good on me!

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  7. Marina Berryman8:26 AM, December 10, 2008

    YUM! I used to die of embarrassment when my dad would tell our food server that it was my birthday - anyone remember the giant sombrero you had to wear at Chevy's (or was it Acapulco's) while they sang to you? Now I shamelessly let the server know about all special occasions in hopes that some sort of freebie (with 6 spoons) will come our way!

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  8. Sarah9:41 AM, December 10, 2008

    Nice list! Thanks :)

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  9. Anonymous10:02 AM, December 10, 2008

    Love that expression! :) (and, LOVE FREE... I always say it's my love language!)

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  10. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!10:17 AM, December 10, 2008

    Free IS a good color! This is a great list of freebies, thank you!
    Carrie

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  11. Wani12:21 PM, December 10, 2008

    Great links! I signed up for all the ones that are around my area! Thanks!

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  12. Anonymous12:25 PM, December 10, 2008

    Thank you for sharing these links! Free is a great color. :)

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  13. Krisi and Adam2:10 PM, December 10, 2008

    What a great list - I have signed up for a few of them but now will sign up for a few others!

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