Freebies for Frugal Moms

As a Stay-At-Home-Mom, I find it important to contribute to our family's financial status in whatever little ways I can. I cut coupons and chase grocery ads as much as my sanity will allow, for example. I can save an average of $25-$40 per shopping trip just by spending half an hour clipping and perusing to formulate my plan of attack! I like to think of it as making that much an hour; seeing it in that light helps keep my motivation rolling. I know it's not a lot, and it's certainly not for everyone, but that's how I feel contributory to our finances. Heck, sometimes I "cash it in" for a dinner out, and who can argue with that?!

My latest in the penny-pinching department is thanks to my sister-in-law Angela, who introduced me to freebies4mom. She compiles all the free samples being offered from lots of different companies and genres into a nice blog. I love the updates on how and where I can suck up some free stuff. Obviously this is not interesting to everyone, but I love trial-sized lotions (perfect for diaper bags!) and shampoos (travelling!) and any free diaper is welcome in my house! On it's way to my mail box is a coupon for a free regular sized flavored coffee creamer of my choice from CoffeeMate!

This blog also has links to contests and hints for being a Frugal Mom. I added it to my RSS feed and love all the listings for more little free samples!
So the moral of the story is that I put a link-button on my side-bar (it's bright pink, you can't miss it... yeah, right over there -----> ) and encourage anyone else interested in free make-up, diapers, lotions, food, coupons to check it out! Oh, and to indulge my curiosity I'll invite anyone who does check it out to leave me a comment about what they found - just because I'm nosy, I guess, and want to make sure I didn't miss out on anything!

Oh, by the way, one of the biggest ways I help save us money is by exercising self-control when shopping among pretty dresses for my little one. That one is the hardest way yet! Happy Saving!!