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Free Sample Alert: Bear Naked Grain-ola Bars

FitSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Bear Naked is one of my favorite natural food companies because its products are not only made with wholesome ingredients, but they're all so boldly flavorful and delicious. If you've never tried any of Bear Naked's foods, now's your chance, and you won't even have to spend a dime.

While supplies last, Bear Naked is offering free samples of its Grain-ola bars and cereals. Just choose the sample you want, fill in your info, and get excited for your free sample to arrive in the mail within four to six weeks.

Free Sample Alert: Kashi Mountain Medley Granola

FitSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PDT

I've already raved about Kashi's Mountain Medley Granola, but in case that wasn't enough to get you to try it, you'll be happy to know that Kashi is mailing out free samples. How sweet is that? All you have to do is fill out the form here and you'll receive your free single serving of this delicious granola within six to eight weeks. It's full of whole oats, almonds, and raisins, and tastes amazing with vanilla yogurt. Plus a half cup serving contains 6g of fiber and 6g of protein. I'd definitely give it a try and now you can for free.

Free Sample: Fiber One Cereal

FitSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:30:00 PST

If you are looking to eat healthier, you definitely need to include a healthy breakfast into your game plan. While experimenting with new foods is a great way to add variety to your diet, you might not want to buy a whole huge box of a new cereal because you may hate it.

That is why I am liking this free sample of Fiber One being offered by General Mills through their Eat Better America newsletter. To receive a free pouch of the cereal you do have to sign up for their monthly health e-newsletter, which takes about 30 seconds. The newsletter includes recipes and healthy eating tips as well as coupons for General Mills products.

I have never tried this cereal but know the importance of a high fiber diet so I am curious about how it tastes. I'll let you all know what I think of the cereal when I receive it in six to eight weeks.

To sign up for the Eat Better America newsletter and your free sample here.

FREE Sample Alert: Wildwood Soyogurt

FitSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:15:00 PDT

Wildwood Organics, makers of the delicious Southwest tofu burgers, have just come out with a new product - Soyogurt.

To show you how delicious it is, they are offering free coupons to FitSugar readers. Just go to the Wildwood Organics website, fill out the information form, and they'll send you coupons for 2 free cups of Wildwood Soyogurt.

Want to hear more about this soyogurt and see what it really looks like? Then

read more This Soyogurt is great news for people who want the beneficial bacteria found in yogurt, but who can't eat dairy products, or are watching their cholesterol. It's certified organic, kosher, vegan (contains no animal products), cholesterol free, low in fat, high in fiber, made in a nut, dairy, and gluten free facility, and contains 210mg of Omega-3 fatty acids. How does it taste? I have to say that if you are used to eating cow's milk yogurt, this Wildwood Yogurt has a much closer consistency than Whole Soy's soy yogurt. I liked it just as much as Stonyfield Farms O'Soy yogurt, but Soyogurt has more fiber. It tastes fresh and creamy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. The fruit flavors are my favorite (mmm Peach).

	Wildwood Soyogurt Vanilla	6 oz Whole Soy & Co. Vanilla	6 oz O'Soy Stonyfield Farms Vanilla
Calories	160	150	150
Total Fat	3g	3g	2g
Cholesterol	0mg	0mg	0mg
Sodium	40mg	25mg	40mg
Carbs	30g	28g	26g
Fiber	5g	2g	4g
Sugar	21g	12g	21g
Protein	5g	6g	7g
Calcium	20%	30%	15%
Taste	Perfect consistency - not at all lumpy. It was thinner than the Whole Soy, but not as runny as the O'Soy. The vanilla flavor is not very strong, but still tasty, and not at all tangy.	Thick and creamy, not as sweet as the O'Soy, delicious vanilla flavor	Thinner than the Whole Soy, closer in consistency to regular cow's milk yogurt and has that same slight tangy taste, and a great fresh vanilla flavor

FREE Sample Alert: Alavert Allergy Medication

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:30:00 PDT

It's FREE sample alert time again and this time it's allergy medication. I'd say it's very appropriate since this is one of the worst allergy seasons ever.

Alavert, the makers of the quick-dissolving tablets that melt in your mouth and provide non-drowsy, 24-hour allergy relief are offering FREE samples right now. They come in two flavors - Original Mint and Citrus Burst. Personally, I like to keep some form of allergy relief in my purse in case I have a run in with a cat (or blossoming tree for that matter) -- Sample sized Alavert tabs are perfect for just that, especially since water is not needed to take Alavert.

To get your free samples, just visit here and fill out the information along with answering two questions on your current allergy medication preference. It's super quick, I promise.

Free Sample: Nature Made Fish Oil Capsules

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:30:00 PDT

You all know how much I love free samples...you know "try it before you buy it." You all know how much I love Omega-3 Fatty Acids, since I sing its praises daily. Well here's a free sample that combines the two: Nature Made Fish Oil Supplements.

Each capsule contains 1200 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, and while there is no official RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) for omega-3 fatty acids, the National Institute of Health recommends 4 grams of it daily for adults. Omega-3s are great for a lot of reasons but mainly because they have anti-inflammatory and mood stabilizing properties, and they have been found to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and lower cholesterol. If you are looking for ways to get more of these fats in your diet check out That's Nutty for fishless ways to get this fat in your diet. Or you can try this Fish Oil supplement.

To get your sample all you need to do is go to this site, and fill out the required information to receive your samples in the mail. It takes less than 60 seconds to fill out the form and you should receive your sample in the mail in 4 to 6 weeks.

FREE Sample Alert: Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:23:00 PDT

You know I love a FREE sample every once in a while, and I know you guys love them too!

This is why you should know that Dove is giving away free samples of their Ultimate Clear Deodorant on their website, Dove.com. All you have to do is go to the site, click on Free Sample link and fill out the information form along with a totally short survey (it literally takes about 30 secs) and voila, you're done.

You know why I especially love this? Samples of deodorant are fabulous to throw in your gym bag or keep in your desk drawer for emergencies.

This Blockbuster Gift With Purchase Lets You Be Your Own Valentine

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:13:11 PST

If you'll be doing some department-store beauty buying today or tomorrow, we highly recommend that you check out Barneys, because the "Love Yourself" gift with purchase it's currently offering is one of the best we've ever seen. It has everything a beauty fanatic could want, including a full-sized Deborah Lippmann nail polish, Lipstick Queen lip color, and Sunday Riley lip gloss. There are also a ton of substantial sample-sized goodies from the likes of Kiehl's, Nars, and Frederic Malle. To get it, you need to spend $200 on beauty online or in a store through Saturday, Feb. 11 (and shipping is free, too). So if you were thinking about stocking up, now's the perfect time to treat yourself.

This Razor Lets You Shave Less. What's Not to Love?

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

Some women love the ritual of shaving. I'm more of the git-r-done viewpoint, preferring to shave as quickly and rarely as possible. The problem is, I usually wind up with nicks or next-day stubble. This is why Schick's new Hydro Silk razor is blowing my mind, at least as much as a razor possibly can. I've been using it for about two months, and no joke, I'm down to shaving once every five days or so. Lest you think I look like an extra in Harry and the Hendersons, my legs remain smooth for days on end. Better still: my usual dry, itchy, post-shave skin is now happily hydrated.

Hydro Silk is Schick's first five-bladed razor for women, and each blade is mounted individually for better movement around curvy parts - which means it's harder to nick your knees and ankles. It tackles irritation and dry skin with a water-activated serum that sits in tiny reservoirs. As you shave, you moisturize. Easy as that. It took seven years to create this razor, and it took only one use for me to start recommending it. Psst: Keep an eye on Hydro Silk's Facebook page, where fans can score free samples from time to time.

(Full disclosure: I was flown to the razor's launch event by Schick.)

Say No to That Free Sample! The Rule of Reciprocity

LearnVest — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:30:56 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!
There are little tricks businesses use to get us to buy.

Some are pretty obvious, like sales and coupons.

Others are more subtle and nefarious, and may prey on the very good spirit of our human nature. A tad dramatic? Maybe not.

Recall those free address labels from the Disabled American Veterans? In the 1970s, they decided to send potential donors personalized labels in the mail, while soliciting donations. Their generous approach? They told people to keep the labels even if they didn't make a donation. After they did this, the number of people who made contributions nearly doubled - jumping from 18 to 35 percent.

Why was this marketing tactic so successful? Because of a little phenomenon called the rule of reciprocity.

It's not the end of the world if you end up donating to a great cause, but chances are you've been suckered into buying some random stuff you don't need because of this really powerful psychological phenomenon.

The Rule of Reciprocity: The Law of Give and Take

Made popular by Robert Cialdini's book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, the rule of reciprocity is the deeply ingrained human instinct to repay a debt.

According to Steve J. Martin, who coauthored the book Yes! 50 Secrets From the Science of Persuasion with Cialdini, the rule of reciprocity is fundamental to human nature. Every culture and ethnicity trains its children to abide by the rule of give and take. If someone gives something to us, we feel obligated to repay that debt. This rule operates not only with people you know, but also with strangers

Read on for more on free samples and reciprocity.