Jason and I get asked a lot how we get all the freebies and samples. I am signed up with a couple companies that help get samples and freebies in consumer hands. Here are a couple of our “secrets”:

– McCormick Spices Tester:  When you sign up with McCormick you have the chance to test new seasonings in your own kitchen. Visit consumertesting.mccormick.com and sign up. If you’re accepted for an at-home study, McCormick will mail you a full-size sample of the test product along with recipes to try. Testers may participate four times per year. Plus, you get more than a free sample—McCormick also pays volunteers $10 to $15 for home testing, often via Amazon gift cards. I have had one sample in about a year, but they are always doing surveys.

– Kraft First Taste: When you create a free Kraft First Taste membership account, choose a featured product to try from the Offers section (these will not always be available so it pays to check back often) and you’ll be mailed a coupon for a free sample. The opportunity to fill out surveys about the company’s products boost your chances of getting more coupons in the mail.

– PinchMe: Pinchme.com testers sample one to three products every two weeks. Your chosen items arrive in the mail, and you review them online. Past treats include Gevalia coffee, shampoo and Mr. Sketch Pens. Products are available at noon Eastern time every other Tuesday. They go within 10 minutes, so act fast, and I mean FAST!

– Kroger Family of Stores: Kroger gives away a full-size product nearly every Friday at kroger.com. Download the digital coupon to your shoppers card and it is applied at checkout.

So now you know a couple of our secrets!

Let me know what you get!!!!