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  Yes! Every day, brands offer free stuff because they want you to try their products.    Try it Before You Buy It! Free samples are extremely popular for many reasons:  You can try your favorite brands and new brands without spending any money Small size is perfect for travel  Make personal gift baskets They come in handy for college students A treat for anyone on a tight budget! Open a free email account just for your freebies Naturally, you will receive lots of email from the sample businesses.  Most companies will send sale ads or newsletters, and some send   confirmation   emails that you need to confirm in order to get your samples. This is so the companies can keep track of who has received a sample from them already, as there may be limits on the number of requests allowed.  A dedicated account will keep your personal inbox clean and you don't have to sift through all the other mail to find your offers.  Y ou can get a free acco...

If you think you're too broke to make a donation, THINK AGAIN! Animal shelters are struggling with an ever-growing number of homeless dogs and cats. The Shelter's  need for cash AND supplies is dire! Now more than ever donations can do a world of good for our lost and homeless pet population!                 Want to Hear a Sad Story? I once worked in a city animal shelter. The number of pets that ended up in just that one shelter was heartbreaking! It was an absolutely gut-wrenching and tragic reality.  Because our, like most shelters, was not-for-profit, we had few supplies to work with. Feeding bowls, toys, collars & leashes, blankets to lay on , cleaning & bathing supplies, just to name a few! Each of these items cost only a few dollars, yet-it wasn't in our budget.  I saw firsthand the enormous impact a single donation can make, no matter how big or small.  And If you  can't  donate  cash, consider do...