FREE Donuts

Happy National Donut day.

Get your free one -- with the purchase of a beverage -- today at participating Dunkin' Donuts from now until 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy!!

FREE cards are BACK....

Shutterfly is offering another round of free 5x7 folded cards. Create three cards here, and enter the coupon code CARDS4DAD at checkout. The cards will be free (about a $6 value). You will however have to pay 99 cents shipping.

While its designed to encourage you to make Father's Day cards, there are no limits to the designs you can choose. I made a couple of blank-on-the-inside cards with some of my photos so I can have a couple of cards in reserve for emergencies.

FREE Busch Gardens passes

Kids play FREE!!

Busch Gardens is now offering free admission to Virginia kids who are 5 and under (up from 2 and under previously) between May 20 and Sept. 6. Go here to find out how to register your child.

FREE foot lotion

I expect my summer will be spent on my feet -- at the beach, chasing after kids; at the amusement park, chasing after kids; on my bike, chasing after kids.

So I imagine some Flexitol for feet will come in handy.

Go here and on the left side of the page click on "request sample" to get yours.

FREE full-size Suave Professionals!

Facebook strikes again!

Go here and "like" the Suave Beauty Facebook page and you'll be directed to a form to fill out to get your full size bottle of Suave Professionals shampoo or conditioner. It looks like what they are going to send is a coupon, which you can use at your closest retailer.

Supplies on this one are limited, so you might want to act quick.

First card FREE!!

Facebook pays off again!

This time Fidipidi is giving away 15,000 cards (free card AND shipping -- you pay nothing!) to people who use their new Facebook ap to create or order a card. Go here to get started. You can choose from one of their designs, or upload your own photo. Just use the coupon code 1stCardFree at check out (the codes are case sensitive, so watch out).

FREE first aid kit!

This looks like the little ones I like to keep everywhere -- my beach bag, the car, the stroller, etc.

To qualify, first, buy any three Band-Aid, Neosporin or Purell products. Be sure to keep the UPC bar codes and the original dated receipt. Then go here to download and print your "official mail-in certificate." Request must be postmarked by Aug. 31 and the offer is available while supplies last. Expect your kit to arrive in six to eight weeks.

FREE Friendly's!

I have a nostalgic love of Friendly's -- it was the place where we all hung out in high school, and the place where my fiance and I had our first dates decades ago. So I've got Saturday, June 5 circled on the calendar to be sure we make it to are closest Friendly's for free ice cream day. We'll take the family -- myself, my fiance and our seven kids. I hope they are ready for us!!

Customers can each get one scoop for free. Go here to find your closest restaurant.

FREE sample, Dove doedorant

Deodorant is one of the things I like to stock up on when I see it at a good price -- or better yet, free. I never seem to realize mine is running out until it's empty, so it's great to have some stockpiled under the sink. Besides, it's not like it expires.

And I even love the sample sizes of this one, because they typically come with enough product to last you through several trips (I like packing the smaller ones when I travel).

Go here to sign up for your sample size of the new Dove Ultimate Beauty Care deodorant through Walmart. Your sample should arrive in about four weeks.

FREE nationwide events for National Train Day

Saturday, May 8, is National Train Day, a FREE coast-to-coast celebration of trains. Events across the country include tours of private and Amtrak train cars, interactive and educational exhibits, live entertainment and more.

Find out more about the national event here, and find programs close to you here.

FREE hardcover photo book

It's too late for Mother's Day, but if you got started quickly you could have your FREE 8x8 hardcover photo book from ArtsCow in time for Father's Day.

Go here for instructions on how to get the free 30-page book credited to your account (you will be responsible for paying shipping and handling). Haven't used ArtsCow before?? Signing up is easy and free.

FREE collage print for Mom!

Get your free 8x10 collage print now through Saturday here. Use the coupon code GOODTHOUGHTS at checkout.

One print available per customer.

FREE veggies!!

I'm starting to wonder when the Facebook perks are going to dry out. I mean, it's obvious to me that companies are offering great coupons to people who "like" them in an effort to build up their fan base. And here's another one:

Go over to the Libby's Table page here and click "like." Then click on the "Libby's Table" tab and fill out the form for your coupon for a free can of vegetables.

FREEBIES from Kraft!

This one wasn't working earlier, so I didn't post it. But I just was able to get through, so give it a try. Go here and sign up for one of four sample packs being offered by Kraft. Choose from:

The barbecue pack, which includes hot dogs and barbecue sauce.

The picnic pack, which includes mac and cheese and mayo.

The road trip pack, which includes cream cheese and mayo.

And the backyard camp out, which includes mac and cheese and lunch meats.

50 FREE kid-friendly songs starts today!

Disney music is offering one free song a day for the next 50 days to Facebook fans.

If you aren't already a fan of Disney Music, click on the "like" button here.

I'm going to put all 50 into on playlist on my iPod to make a fun collection of music that everyone can enjoy in the car.

The first song: Squirrels In My Pants (S.I.M.P) from Phineas and Ferb. How fun!!

Freebies for Mother's (or Father's) Day

Vistaprint has added several personalized items that would be perfect for Mother's Day to their list of freebies. And if you order here today, you can get free 7-day shipping (yes, I know, that means your gifts might be a day late, but it's such a good deal it might be worth it to you. Besides, some of the items here make good Father's Day or other gifts, or even things for yourself).

Freebies include:

Photo collage mugs

Photo tote bags.

Photo mouse pads.

Photo note cards.

Mommy cards.

Photo notebooks.

And on the cheap list there is:

Photo books for $4.99

Ladies Tshirts for $2.66

Cookie coupon day!

Today is the day... free cookies on Facebook here. Nabisco offers a buy milk and you can buy-one-get-one-free cookies the first Monday of every month to Facebook fans. But be sure to get yours today, because the coupons are only available for 24 hours.

If you were lucky enough to get two of the $1 off Fig Newton coupons that were out there last week, these cookies could be practically free.

FREE sample Caress body wash

Go here to sign up for your free 2-oz. sample. You can choose between three varieties: whipped souffle white peach, whipped souffle blackberry and velvet bliss.

I've used their body wash before, but these appear to be new flavors. I can't wait to try mine out when it arrives in six to eight weeks!!

FREE CoverMate sample pack (you pay shipping)

Go here to get your free sample pack of CoverMate food covers.

You do have to pay $3.95 in shipping and handling, but in addition to four reusable covers in small, medium, large and extra large, you get a coupon for $1 off a future purchase.

According to the web site, the CoverMate has a band that stretches to fit "any size or shape plate, bowl or container." And since it's dishwasher safe, it'll save money over plastic wrap or foil.

Three FREE cards and a 1-year membership

The folks at Tiny Prints (chic greeting cards, birthday cards and anniversary cards) are offering three free customizable cards (value up to $3.99 each) along with a free annual membership (value about $16).

Go here to sign up. And it's just in time for Mother's Day!