Re: Freebies, Giveaways: How do You Feel About The... - Page 2

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@jeanlake wrote:
I knew I was over trinket gifts when I stopped putting my name into drawings at conferences, meetings, etc. I had a work friend who loved to return home with door prize trinkets. It's just junk to me.

i save these types of things to send overseas......pens, pencils, magnifiers, bottle openers, bags, and more. you would be surprised how much people who dont have much appreciate these types of items......even the little mcdonalds toys.

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

i get so many calendars in the mail every year from charities. i think last year i got over 20. my daughter took them (she works in a senior care facility), wrapped them in holiday paper, and gave them to some of the residents last year. many of them love having the calendars to write notes on and to brighten up thei rroom a little. they LOVE small hand creams and lotions also.

if you are thinking about dumping items, think twice please. it may make someones day to receive the item you are throwing out.

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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Nowdays it seems like a lot of 'freebies' come with strings. I don't do social media at all, and I find that a lot of stuff requires that you join social media so they can keep their eye on you. Not interested.

Otherwise, I have things pared down nicely so I don't get hardly any unsolicited stuff in the mail anymore. I like it that way. I have enough 'stuff' for a couple of lifetimes already.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I do not mind freebies etc,....

what I do mind is those FIGGIN PHONE BOOKS that they throw on your driveway. WHO WANTS A PHONE BOOK? One time I actually caught the guy tossing the phone books on the driveway and I ran up to him and shoved them in his arms and said NO Thank you!