WalletPophttp://www.walletpop.comWalletPophttp://www.walletpop.com/media/feedlogo.gifWalletPophttp://www.walletpop.comen-usCopyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Fantastic Freebies! Dunkin' Donuts Coffee + more coffee samples!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/15/fantastic-freebies-dunkin-donuts-coffee-more-coffee-samples/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/15/fantastic-freebies-dunkin-donuts-coffee-more-coffee-samples/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/15/fantastic-freebies-dunkin-donuts-coffee-more-coffee-samples/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Dunkin' Donuts is making a big push to capture a bigger share of the grocery store coffee market, and they're giving away coffee to make it happen!

Just fill out this quick form and they'll mail you a 1.1 ounce Original Blend sample pouch.

Want more free coffee? Seattle's Best Coffee is also offering free samples.

 

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]]>coffeeDunkin DonutsDunkinDonutsFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesZac Bissonnette2008-05-15T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Celine Dion's Sensational perfumehttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/14/fantastic-freebies-celine-dions-sensational-perfume/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/14/fantastic-freebies-celine-dions-sensational-perfume/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/14/fantastic-freebies-celine-dions-sensational-perfume/#commentsFiled under:

Every day, WalletPop will be bringing you information about a fantastic freebie. Like what you see? Check back tomorrow for more!

The internet is full of opportunities to receive free samples of cologne and perfume. I would wager that -- assuming you spray responsibly -- there are enough free samples available that you could go your entire life without having to buy your own full-size bottle. Plus, you'd get to smell different everyday.

Today Walgreens is offering a free sample of Celine Dion Sensational: The Luminous New Fragrance for You. There's something tortured about that slogan, but anyway...

Just fill out the form and you'll receive your free sample in 4-6 weeks.

 

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]]>Celine DionCelineDionFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedperfumeZac Bissonnette2008-05-14T00:00:00+00:00Free Häagen-Dazs scoop this afternoonhttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/13/free-haagen-dazs-scoop-this-afternoon/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/13/free-haagen-dazs-scoop-this-afternoon/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/13/free-haagen-dazs-scoop-this-afternoon/#commentsFiled under:

Today (May 13) from 4 pm to 8 pm, Häagen-Dazs is offering a free scoop of its new Vanilla Honey Bee ice cream at participating shops. The new flavor combines creamy vanilla with just a touch of real honey. Häagen-Dazs says that honey bees are the key to creating 40% of their flavors, but that they are disappearing and no one knows why. The company created this flavor to bring more attention to the plight of honey bees.

You can find a shop participating in todays free scoop promotion on this page. Enjoy your free scoop and let us know how you like the new flavor.

 

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]]>environmentfree ice creamFreeIceCreamhaagen-dazsHaagen-Dazs and beesHaagen-dazsAndBeesHoney beesHoneyBeesTracy Coenen2008-05-13T13:30:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies: Dove Go Fresh Body Misthttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/13/fantastic-freebies-dove-go-fresh-body-mist/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/13/fantastic-freebies-dove-go-fresh-body-mist/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/13/fantastic-freebies-dove-go-fresh-body-mist/#commentsFiled under:

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Here at WalletPop, we're all about education and entertainment -- and free stuff. Today's Fantastic Freebie -- Dove Go Fresh Body Mist -- provides you with a wonderful opportunity to brush up on your Spanish because the offer is only available on the Spanish language site.

If you haven't taken Spanish since high school, click here to fill out the form and see how much you've retained. If you're too lazy for that, shame on you. But, courtesy of totallyfreestuff.com, is a translation of the form's keywords:

Nombre -First Name
Apellido -Last Name
Direccion -Address
Ciudad -City
Estado -State
Telefono -Telephone
Correo Electronico -email
Fecha de Nacimiento -birthdate
Estado Civil -Marital Status
Sexo -Sex

 

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]]>body mistBodyMistDovefantastic freebiesFantasticFreebiesZac Bissonnette2008-05-13T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Get a free tree on your street!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/12/fantastic-freebies-get-a-free-tree-on-your-street/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/12/fantastic-freebies-get-a-free-tree-on-your-street/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/12/fantastic-freebies-get-a-free-tree-on-your-street/#commentsFiled under:

Okay, I'm cheating a little bit. This one's only available to residents of New York City.

The New York City Housing Authority, in cooperation with NYC Parks and the New York Restoration Project, has launched Million Trees NYC, a program dedicated to planting trees all over the city. Over the next ten years, this initiative plans to plant and care for a million trees across the five boroughs.

This is a public/private program; 60% of the trees will be planted by the city of New York and the other 40% will, ideally, be provided by private citizens. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and David Rockefeller have started the ball rolling with a joint pledge of $10 million, which will go towards the planting of 18,000 trees. The hope is that this program will help clean New York's air, increase property values, and help provide shade during New York's brutal summers.

If you live in New York City and are interested in having a free tree planted in your street, park, or building complex, you can contact Million Trees NYC either at the address above or by filling out this form. Even if you aren't interested in getting a tree in your neighborhood, Million Trees is looking for volunteers, soliciting donations, and offering internships. If you're interested in improving the city, this is the perfect way to get involved!

Bruce Watson is a freelance writer, blogger, and all-around cheapskate. He's spent a lot of time sitting under trees and has the bird poop stains to prove it.

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesNew York City treesNewYorkCityTreestreesurban treesUrbanTreesBruce Watson2008-05-12T00:02:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies: 'clinique happy.' perfume sprayhttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/11/fantastic-freebies-clinique-happy-perfume-spray/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/11/fantastic-freebies-clinique-happy-perfume-spray/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/11/fantastic-freebies-clinique-happy-perfume-spray/#commentsFiled under:

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I'm always on the lookout for new colognes. While it can be nice to have a "signature scent", I think it's classier to mix it up now and then. A cost-effective way to do that is free samples.

For the ladies, Clinique is currently offering a free purse-sized bottle (not just the little thimble-sizes!) of their 'clinique happy." perfume spray.

Click here (PDF file) to print out the coupon. Just take it to the Clinique counter next time you're in a department store.

 

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]]>CliniqueFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedperfumeZac Bissonnette2008-05-11T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies: Colgate MaxFresh with Mini BreathStrips toothpastehttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/10/fantastic-freebies-colgate-maxfresh-with-mini-breathstrips-toot/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/10/fantastic-freebies-colgate-maxfresh-with-mini-breathstrips-toot/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/10/fantastic-freebies-colgate-maxfresh-with-mini-breathstrips-toot/#commentsFiled under:

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I'm becoming convinced that if you really wanted to -- and had nothing better to do -- you could go your entire life without ever having to buy toothpaste, body wash or shampoo. Some company is always giving away free samples of a hot new product online.

right now, Colgate is offering free sample size tubes of its MaxFresh with Mini BreathStrips Toothpaste. Just fill out this very quick form and wait 6-8 weeks for delivery.

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesToothpasteZac Bissonnette2008-05-10T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies: One-year subscription to Bridal Guide Magazinehttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/09/fantastic-freebies-one-year-subscription-to-bridal-guide-magazi/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/09/fantastic-freebies-one-year-subscription-to-bridal-guide-magazi/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/09/fantastic-freebies-one-year-subscription-to-bridal-guide-magazi/#commentsFiled under:

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If you or someone you know is planning to get married soon -- or just likes reading about weddings -- this is great Fantastic Freebie.

If you fill out this form -- and agree to receiver emails about "special offers" from WeddingStand.com -- they'll give you a 1-year, 6-issue subscription to Bridal Guide magazine.

That subscription has a cover price of of $29.70, and the same subscription would set you back $9.97 on Amazon.

That's a heck of a deal and win-win for everyone. WeddingStand gets to add a lot of email addresses to its files and Bridal Guide gets a hefty increase in circulation, driving up ad rates.

 

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]]>Bridal GuideBridalGuideFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesMarriageWeddingZac Bissonnette2008-05-09T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Tree seedshttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/08/fantastic-freebies-tree-seeds/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/08/fantastic-freebies-tree-seeds/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/08/fantastic-freebies-tree-seeds/#commentsFiled under: ,

Every day, WalletPop will be bringing you information about a fantastic freebie. Like what you see? Check back tomorrow for more!

Here's one that will make the green-lovers feel all warm and fuzzy: Planting America will mail you the seeds to plant your very own tree. They currently have Colorado Blue Spruce, Englemann Spruce, River Birch, Paper Birch, and Red Spruce. They have all the information you need to figure out which tree will work in your climate. From the site:

Why do we give away free seeds? In an effort to plant as many trees in as many places around the country as possible, we are offering a variety of free tree seeds. Look at the list below and find a tree that suits your area and your needs. Please refer to the sowing instructions we have supplied for the best chances of success. Fill out our order form and you will receive a minimum of 250 seeds in a few days for free!* If you do not plan to plant your seeds immediately upon arrival, please refrigerate them, but they do not have an immense shelf-life and would most likely survive if planted in the spring. Thanks for helping out the Planting America cause and making your community a bit greener. We ship our seeds on Fridays.

 

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]]>environmentfeaturedgreentreesZac Bissonnette2008-05-08T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Florida Marlins Kids Club membershiphttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/07/fantastic-freebies-florida-marlins-kids-club-membership/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/07/fantastic-freebies-florida-marlins-kids-club-membership/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/07/fantastic-freebies-florida-marlins-kids-club-membership/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Back in April, I wrote about the free Chicago White Sox kids club memberhsip. Not to be outdone, the Florida Marlins have Billy's Bunch, a kids club that's free to join for anyone 12 years old and younger. Members receive:
  • A Welcome Letter from Billy The Marlin
  • 2 FREE Vouchers to attend a 2008 Marlins Home Game
  • 2008 Player Poster
  • Baseball Cards
  • Marlins Eye black
The are also monthly contests to win signed memorabilia.

It's free, and you don't even have to be a Florida resident to join. If your kid's a baseball fan, sign em' up. The eye black will come in handy for Little League.

 

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]]>baseballFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedFlorida MarlinsFloridaMarlinsZac Bissonnette2008-05-07T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies: Nine Inch Nails' New album!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/06/fantastic-freebies-nine-inch-nails-new-album/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/06/fantastic-freebies-nine-inch-nails-new-album/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/06/fantastic-freebies-nine-inch-nails-new-album/#commentsFiled under:

Industrial rock pioneer Nine Inch Nails is also a pioneer in the Web 2.0 era of music distribution. InformationWeek reports that the band "released a free album Monday, one day after allowing Facebook users to download a single track. The album, called The Slip, is the second Nine Inch Nails' album released online. It includes the tracks "Echoplex" and "Discipline," both of which were made available online before the entire album's release."

Click here to download it. According to the band (their lack of capitals, not mine):

the music is available in a variety of formats including high-quality MP3, FLAC or M4A lossless at CD quality and even higher-than-CD quality 24/96 WAVE. your link will include all options - all free. all downloads include a PDF with artwork and credits.

for those of you interested in physical products, fear not. we plan to make a version of this release available on CD and vinyl in july. details coming soon.

we encourage you to remix it share it with your friends, post it on your blog, play it on your podcast, give it to strangers, etc.

Sounds like a pretty good deal!

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedNine Inch NailsNineInchNailsZac Bissonnette2008-05-06T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Lemonade stand tips and start-up kithttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/05/fantastic-freebies-lemonade-stand-tips-and-start-up-kit/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/05/fantastic-freebies-lemonade-stand-tips-and-start-up-kit/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/05/fantastic-freebies-lemonade-stand-tips-and-start-up-kit/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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Summer will soon be here again and the sinking housing market might mean things are tight. You may no longer feel comfortable shelling out for summer camp for the kids, so you'll have to get creative. here's an idea: tap into the entrepreneurial instincts of youth, and help your kids start their first business. Yes, a lemonade stand.

If you log-on to Sunkist's site, you can find everything they'll need to get started: tips for young entrepreneurs, posters, a form for keeping track of sales (, recipes, advice on pricing, success stories, and information on how to use the stand to raise money for charity. If you fill out a form, they'll mail you a lemonade stand kit. They're out of stock right now, but check back soon for more.

But you probably don't need the cardboard stand: your kids will have more fun designing their own.

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebieslemonadeZac Bissonnette2008-05-05T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/04/fantastic-freebies-the-magic-school-bus-gets-cleaned-up/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/04/fantastic-freebies-the-magic-school-bus-gets-cleaned-up/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/04/fantastic-freebies-the-magic-school-bus-gets-cleaned-up/#commentsFiled under: ,

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I was a big fan of the Magic School Bus when I was younger, and now the Environmental Protection Agency is offering free copies of a new book from the series, The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up: According to the EPA:

In "The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up," the children and Ms. Frizzle explore the pollution emitted from their own diesel school bus and learn about how to reduce the emissions as they find themselves traveling through a diesel engine. The children learn about idle reduction and ways the community can help reduce the health risks from diesel exhaust. At the end of the book, the "Magic School Bus" gets its own pollution control device, a diesel particulate-matter filter.

Sound interesting? Click here to order. The book and shipping are free and you can order up to 20. Perfect for teachers!

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedMagic School BusMagicSchoolBusZac Bissonnette2008-05-04T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Planet Heroes DVDhttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/03/fantastic-freebies-planet-heroes-dvd/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/03/fantastic-freebies-planet-heroes-dvd/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/03/fantastic-freebies-planet-heroes-dvd/#commentsFiled under:

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I've never heard of Planet Heroes but hey: it's a free DVD from Fisher-Price. They even pay the shipping!

Give it to your toddler when you pick him up from preschool. Fill out the form on this page to request your copy.

A word of warning: the site says to allow 12-14 weeks for delivery, so let this one be a surprise for Junior.

 

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]]>DVDFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesPlanet HeroesPlanetHeroesZac Bissonnette2008-05-03T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Coldplay's new song on MP3http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/02/fantastic-freebies-coldplays-new-song-on-mp3/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/02/fantastic-freebies-coldplays-new-song-on-mp3/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/05/02/fantastic-freebies-coldplays-new-song-on-mp3/#commentsFiled under:

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My personal feelings about the band Coldplay can be summed by this line from Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's song "I Keed":

Hey Coldplay, maybe you should be Coldsore.
Back when you were U2, I liked you so much more.
Somehow your song yellow reminds me of pee
I think that when it's over, it's a big relief to me

Nevertheless, a lot of people like Coldplay -- and there's no reason to spend money on music when you can get if for free legally.

If you log on to Coldplay.com, you can download a free copy of their new song "Violet Hill."

 

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]]>ColdplayFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesZac Bissonnette2008-05-02T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Tony Hawk Posterhttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/30/fantastic-freebies-tony-hawk-poster/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/30/fantastic-freebies-tony-hawk-poster/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/30/fantastic-freebies-tony-hawk-poster/#commentsFiled under:

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When I think of great reasons not to smoke, the fact that Tony Hawk doesn't partake isn't the first one that comes to mind. But maybe it will inspire your kids not to waste their money on something that makes them smell bad and die. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are mailing out free "Be Tobacco Free" posters featuring Tony Hawk.

From the website:

Pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk, who started the extreme sports movement, has turned away big-money offers from tobacco companies.

This poster, featuring Hawk in action, clearly demonstrates that this mega-sports star would rather use his celebrity status to teach kids about the dangers of using tobacco.

You can order a bunch -- this is one of the few anti-smoking posters a lot of kids would feel cool hanging on their walls.

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesposterssmokingTony HawkTonyHawkZac Bissonnette2008-04-30T23:59:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Purex Natural Elements detergent samplehttp://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/30/fantastic-freebies-purex-natural-elements-detergent-sample/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/30/fantastic-freebies-purex-natural-elements-detergent-sample/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/30/fantastic-freebies-purex-natural-elements-detergent-sample/#commentsFiled under: ,

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In case you aren't aware, going green is very popular right now. One of our sister sites -- GreenDaily -- is devoted exclusively to helping you find ways to make your life more eco-friendly.

If you log onto Purex's website, you an request a free sample of the company's Natural Elements laundry detergent. Here's a little promotional material on the product courtesy of WalMart.com:

Natural Elements[TM] laundry detergents are made from 100% naturally derived cleaning ingredients and natural fragrance extracts.

Purex Natural Elements also offers these important benefits: Hypoallergenic, Free of dyes, and the bottle and cap are both completely biodegradable and recyclable.

 

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]]>Fantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedZac Bissonnette2008-04-30T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic freebies: Chicago White Sox stuff!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/29/fantastic-freebies-chicago-white-sox-stuff/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/29/fantastic-freebies-chicago-white-sox-stuff/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/29/fantastic-freebies-chicago-white-sox-stuff/#commentsFiled under:

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If you or someone you know is 12 years of age or younger and a baseball fan -- especially a Chicago White Sox fan -- this is a heck of a deal. Fill out this form and you'll receive, at absolutely no cost, a "slugger membership" in the team's fan club. That includes all of this:
  • Official Membership Certificate
  • Official Welcome Post Card from Manager Ozzie Guillen
  • Baseball Cards (set of six) featuring current White Sox Players
  • White Sox Temporary Tattoos - New for 2008!
  • White Sox Kids Club Poster
  • Two (2) ticket coupons redeemable for Upper Reserved seat tickets to Regular-priced games (excludes Prime, Premier and Sox/Cubs games during the 2008 season)
If you have more than one kid, you can get 5 per household.

The White Sox were a big disappointment last year but have gotten off to a great start to 2008, with a 2.5 game lead in the American League Central as I write this.

 

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]]>BaseballChicago White SoxChicagoWhiteSoxFantastic FreebiesFantasticFreebiesfeaturedMLBWhite SoxWhiteSoxZac Bissonnette2008-04-29T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic Freebies! Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day is April 29th!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/28/ben-and-jerrys-free-cone-day-is-april-29th/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/28/ben-and-jerrys-free-cone-day-is-april-29th/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/28/ben-and-jerrys-free-cone-day-is-april-29th/#commentsFiled under:

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One day each year, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream gives away free ice cream cones. This has been a tradition for the last 30 years.

On April 29, Ben & Jerry's scoop shops will be having Free Cone Day from Noon until 8:00 pm.

I'll suggest you get your cone with my personal favorite, Cherry Garcia. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out. This is for the lovers of chocolate covered cherries, as it has chunks of cherries and dark chocolate in it. It just happens to be the company's number one flavor. Top-selling flavors also include Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, and Chunky Monkey.

Find the closest Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop participating in Free Cone Day here.

 

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]]>Ben JerrysBenJerrysice creamIceCreamTracy Coenen2008-04-28T00:00:00+00:00Fantastic freebies! Free condom!http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/27/fantastic-freebies-free-condom/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/27/fantastic-freebies-free-condom/http://www.walletpop.com/2008/04/27/fantastic-freebies-free-condom/#commentsFiled under: ,

When I was first coming of age, the AIDS crisis was big news, so I was inundated with information about STD prevention and safe sex. In fact, sex ed and safe sex were so closely tied together that I thought the "condom talk" was practically a form of foreplay. When I got to college, it was even worse: there were condoms in my "welcome to school" box, condoms in the candy machine in my residence hall's lobby, and a big bucket of free condoms at the student health center. I quickly became a sort of condom MacGuyver. I learned to make condom water balloons, condom-based slingshots, condom bouquets, and condom-sickles. I even learned how to use them for their intended purpose.

Recently, however, U.S. News and World Report noted that condom usage has drastically dropped among women. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a nonprofit reproductive health organization, "only 30% of women with multiple partners have used condoms in the last month, and only 20% reported 'always' using them over the past year." The reasons for not using condoms include discomfort with discussions about safe sex, trust issues, and shame about sex. Planned Parenthood is attempting to combat this problem with the release of "proper attire" condoms, which are aimed at female consumers.

Of course, my favorite solution is to find a way to make safe sex more economically viable. Luckily, Trojan is offering free condoms.

Bruce Watson is a freelance writer, blogger, and all-around cheapskate.

 

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]]>condomsTrojanBruce Watson2008-04-27T00:00:00+00:00