My friend Ali and I started a “mommy blog” a few months ago, in the hopes of creating a fun place for moms to share resources, recipes, ideas, and funny stories. What started as a small little project has grown into quite a bit of work, and over the last few weeks we’ve been wondering if the time blogging has sucked away would pay off (in ways beyond having a sense of purpose during naptime).
If you haven’t visited Mama Manifesto, you must hate me you really should. (and if you care about my children’s college fund you can leave lots of comments, tell your friends, and put a link or widget on your blog. only if you love my children. but whatever).
Anyways, we have done very little to promote our blog to potential sponsors due to our values and principals lack of time . But last week, out of the blue, several companies sent us some samples! Now, if you know me, you know that I LOVE FREE STUFF. I never met a Clinique bonus I didn’t like. No, I don’t need perfume. But it comes with a free tote bag? I’ll take four. I am a sucker for freebies . . . and this felt like Christmas. It was just a bunch of samples from Hanes and some random start-up companies. But it was free! YIPPEE!
I just linked.
This is such a fun post. I felt giddy about free stuff on your behalf. I KNOW the manifesto will take off, because it’s so well done and good in every way. If you get something free from any of the places you listed, I will be so excited and so jealous all at the same time. Even about a mini van.
If you choose not to drive the minivan, send it Grandma’s way!! I too love free stuff!! Although I always told my kids–“There’s no free lunch” Just kidding–how could a little underware hurt?
I’m even getting hooked up by the free stuff. It’s just pay off by association. Grant loves the Hanes socks – well, Ali gave them to me. Look at me, I’m writing on your blog again. I’m such a good friend.
Why does this crap never happen to me????? A person with no stores to shop at that is writing to an audience surrounded by stores — ought to get some free $*&% — don't you think???? Hurmph!
If Anthropologie sends you something, you are officially my hero. I love that place — but who can afford to buy anything? They sell $189 pants at that joint.
Woohoo! Free stuff! It doesn’t get much better than that. I should feel guilty but the other day I was out shopping for back to school clothes for my daughter and when the bill only totaled $70I knew something was up. Did I say anything? Nope. Just high tailed it our of their to discover I got two pairs of jeans for free!
Again, I should feel guilty….