Tomorrow is Christmas here, and I'm pretty much done with all the shopping. I've got to go out at least once more for a few grocery items I forgot, like bread and pies!!! (how could I have forgotten. But for the most part, I'm ready for a relaxing day listening to Christmas carols, watching the old claymation Christmas specials, and cooking a turkey - yup... I think I can handle it.
Christmas was made a little easier this year by getting free samples by mail. I got some really cool stuff like gourmet coffee, all natural kids toothpaste (ok...ok... lighten up, it's just a stocking stuffer), a calender with old airplanes on it, and even a hand made Christmas ornament from a company that hasn't opened it's doors yet.
So, I'm not poor and I don't think I'm weird... well too weird, but this has turned out to be a fun hobby for me. I really enjoy it. I spend a few minutes each day checking www.surf4freebies.com (it's the only one I really like) and literally a few moments filling out my address to get the sample.
I'm not sure why this appeals to me so much... but it does. It's a rush to check the mail and find free samples - sometimes full size samples - waiting. I've also noticed that with very few exceptions, the free samples I get in the mail are top notch and impressive. I think the companies are tying to put their best foot forward and impress me so I'll come back and buy more. Maybe I will. Mean time... it's fun and I get cool stuff.
I don't want this whole blog to be about free samples by mail, but for now - it's a cool hobby that I've been enjoying for the past few months.
Merry Christmas everyone and I hope no matter what your faith, religion, status, situation, or circumstances - that you'll enjoy this season and have a relaxing and peaceful holiday.