How To Get Free Stuff, Without the Spam

Okay, so the tip I am about to share with you is not rocket science, but it is also something I hadn't thought to do until my husband suggested it. As most of you know, based on my blog posts, I am constantly signing up for samples, giveaways, contests, and anything else that will get me free stuff. With that said, each thing I sign up for typically requires some sort of email address. There is a reason for that. Most companies will give consumers free stuff, because it gives them access to solicit a new customer base later. You can see how my inbox would fill up rather quickly with information I don't want! Sure, I could just 'unsubscribe' to each thing that comes through, but even that can be a hassle.

The solution? Create a free secondary email account. This would be an account that you solely use for things that you don't want updates on. However,  I don't recommend that you use it for giveaways that you've entered, as you may end up missing an email announcing that you won. I have come across a few sample requests that want you to 'confirm your email', by clicking a link in your email account, in order to get the freebie. If that is the case, most companies will give you that heads up upon completing your request. In that case, I do go over to the secondary account and quickly click on the link. The purpose of the secondary account is to reduce unwanted spam. So, use caution when giving it out, so you don't find yourself having to check two email addresses on a constant basis.