Free Stuff & Fab Deals: A Trip to the Colombian Andes or Barbados? How Will You Choose?

By: CityMama Topics: Free Stuff & Fab Deals from BlogHer

Hi everyone,

Stefania Pomponi Butler here - I'm writing to kick off the first issue of BlogHer's Free Stuff & Fab Deals newsletter! What do women want? Well, every week, I'm going to do my darndest to find out. I'll crawl through the darkest recesses of the internet with my trusty headlamp to bring you first-class freebies and fabulous deals, and I'll deliver them fresh to your virtual doorstep. If you'd like to get a copy of this weekly newsletter, please sign up here.

Here we go!

Free Stuff: Tell them you're in Colombia sipping coffee with Juan

From BlogHer partner Juan Valdez and Cafe de Colombia comes this "hot 'n steamy" offer: Share your "feel-good" factor and win a trip to the Colombian Andes! Or, if you'd rather stay put, you can enter to win a year's supply of coffee that you enjoy from the comfort of your own cozy home. Click here for details.

Fab Deal: Speaking of coffee, how 'bout a machine that pays for itself in six months?

Mighty Goods alerts us to this deal from Amazon.com: A fancy espresso
maker that only seems expensive until you realize buying it is like sipping 6
months' worth of Starbucks for free.

Free Stuff: Get cultured! Free yogurt courtesy of Liberté

Liberté Yogourt—one of Canada's most well-loved brands—renowned for its incredibly smooth texture, and creamy, natural taste, is coming to America and wants to get to know you. Why not invite Liberté into your home with a coupon for a free sample. Liberté brands are available at Whole Foods.

Free Stuff: "Just Start" your own business, already

Come on, everybody's doing it. With a free copy of Intuit's QuickBooks Simple Start 2008 plus a chance at $50,000-worth of seed money, what's stopping you from pursuing your entreprenurial dream? For details, jump up Intuit. (Get it?!)

Fab Deal: Get the lead out!...of your toys, that is

Toy recalls got you down? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Green Little Beans is one of the "safe" toy makers featured in the Cool Mom Picks Safer Toy Guide 2007. Love hand-made baby gifts like cashmere booties (shown)? Then check the guide for a 15% off all purchases coupon code. [Photo credit: Green Little Beans.]

Fab Deal: Artisan retailer Mahar Dry Goods offer up sweet deal on even sweeter kid gear

Mahar Dry Goods, a popular purveyor of hand-crafted toys and goods for children is also one of the manufacturers spotlighted in theCool Mom Picks Safer Toy Guide 2007. If you are one of those people who does her holiday shopping early I hate you, check the guide for a 10% off all purchases coupon code.

Free Stuff & Fab Deal: Who wants to go to Barbados courtesy of Cover Girl? (Meee!)

Four lucky winners will win a four nights (all-expenses-paid) trip for two in sunny Barbados on as part of their Wet Slicks Fruit Spritzers Lip Gloss promo. And while you're entering, grab your $1-off coupon for your very own sheer and shiny Fruit Spritzers gloss, won't you? Your lips will thank you for it. Get all the details here. Good luck! [photo credit: Cover Girl.]

Free Stuff: When only the best for Fifi or Fido will do

Free stuff isn't just for bi-peds! Canine Caviar (that's right) is giving away free 2.2 lb. bags of its "holistic" dog food (or coupons for $2-$4 off larger-sized bags). Fill out a short form and you'll receive either an online coupon or one in the mail, your choice. And all the dogs go, "Woof!"

And there you have it!

If you know of a phenomenal freebie or fab deal that I should feature here, please drop me a line (stefania AT blogher DOT com) or add your recommendation in the comments here. Thank you!

Best,
Stefania Pomponi Butler

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