How to Get Free Samples as a Single Mom

Getting free samples can be a great way to try out products before you shell out the money to purchase them. At one time or another, we have all purchased something only to find out that we don’t like it. Rather than spend the money buying something and trying it once and finding out you don’t like it, it is better to get a free sample. Knowing how to get free samples as a single mom can save you money.

Getting free samples not only saves you money, but it allows you to try new products. It can also let you get free products of things that already know you like and use. In today’s economy, it is a smart move to try and save money, and getting samples is a wise thing to do. Many companies are happy to give out free samples, but you just have to know where to go and what to do to get them.

While many free samples are a trial size, or smaller size, than their original version, but not all of them are. Some places will give out full size containers as full samples. This means you will get a full product and not have to pay anything. That is a great deal and saves you a lot of money. Do not be shy about asking companies for free samples. Most expect to do it at some level and are happy to provide them.

How to Get Free Samples

As a single mom you may find that you have some financial challenges. Most single moms do struggle financially a bit more than those who have two incomes coming in to take care of the kids. This is another reason why getting free samples can be a good tool to help you save money. The places that are more likely to give out free samples are ones that provide things like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, snacks, household cleaners, etc.

Here are some ways to get free samples that you may have not thought of. You can do all of these and end up getting a lot of free samples. The more you have coming your way, the better. There is no limit to how many you can ask for and the savings all adds up. If you end up with more free samples than you need, or you don’t like some of them, simply give them away to others who may want try them.

Ask the Company – Most companies are willing to give people free samples. You can reach out to any company and ask if they offer free samples. You can do this online, by contacting companies at their website, or you can do it in person if the company is near you. Most will reply and be happy to send you a few free samples. This is an easy way to get freebies of whatever products you would like to try out. Something

Check the Stores – Many stores set out free samples for their shoppers to try. The samples may be set out and readily available to eat right then, such as snacks, or they may be something you can take home and enjoy later. There are often people standing there with little carts that you can talk to about the product. They promote the product by offering some of it to the shoppers. Ask the person if you can get a few samples to take home with you. There is a good chance they will be happy to provide you with them.

Join Mailing Lists – By getting on the mailing lists you may be able to get free samples sent to you by companies. Go to the company websites and sign up for their reward programs or email accounts. When you do that you will be on their radar and when they send out free samples and coupons you will be the one who gets them. It is usually free to join these lists, and you will be able to get discounts and freebies in return. One such program is P&G’s reward program.

Look for Free Stuff – Look online for free samples and ask around to see if anyone knows of places that provide free samples. Many people know companies that will give them out and they can help point you in the right direction. It is all about knowing where to go and who to ask for them.

iBotta – Using a rebate app like iBotta will help you get free samples. The app is free to download and use, and it is simple. Look through the app each week to see what products are essentially “free” after getting the rebate. For these deals you will have to purchase the product first, but then you put in for a rebate, and you will get the money back. Each week, there are some products that end up being free after getting the rebate. The rebates add up and you can transfer them to your bank account or take the funds in the form of a gift card. There are numerous rebate apps, so check them out and see which one you would like to use. They will all help you get some free products over the course of the year and they will likely all be full size.

Food Pantries – There are many food pantries around the country. Most are well stocked with food and some have other household type products. This is a good way to get some free products that you can try and consider to be samples. Stop by and see what type of items they are giving for free, so that you can see if there is anything you would like to try. There is no coast to get items from a pantry, and the pantries are there for people who are experiencing a financially challenging time. Many single moms do have financial challenges, so it will be fine to get some free products from the local pantries.

Have a question? Email us here anything that troubles you.

Want to give away free stuff? Let us know

If you want to give away free stuff to other single moms, let us know , and we will advertise here. You can find a link named " email us " at the top right of this website. Free stuff should be worth at least 500 usd.